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Mistake 1 - Eating the wrong food

For sport what you eat is just as important as how much and when you eat.

You will get the best weight loss results (when running or going to the gym) if you focus on eating foods that have a low glycemic index.

Because the lower the GI index the better...

All carbohydrates (like pasta, potatoes, bread, etc.) convert to blood sugar-some fast, some slow - and the Glycemic Index measures the rate the conversion takes place.

If you are eating foods that contains high-glycemic carbohydrates (ones that turn to sugary quickly) this slows down your the fat burning process and (more importantly for sport) decreases your energy levels.

Here's why:

When you eat high-glycemic carbs, your blood sugar levels soar ; when this happens your pancreas produces insulin. One of the roles of insulin is to keep your blood sugar levels regulated - but its also a storage hormone. When your sugars go up, your body produces the storage hormone to clear the excess sugars. Those sugars end up in fatty tissue. Ultimately, your gaining fat, because internally, your telling your body to store.

Here's why it's important for sport and losing weight:

When you overproduce insulin, you clear the sugars out of your blood - the end result is that you are now hypoglycemic.

What does that mean? Blood sugar levels are lower than they should be, "you crash" or get lethargic, and now your body craves sugars. So what next? You have to snack again, and the cycle continues

Mistake 2 - Following the wrong diet plan

What you eat, and when you eat, is as important as your exercise

However linked to the above if you don't change your diet then you simply won't get the best results from your sport, running, the gym, etc..

Because your "diet" plan should provide all the balanced nutrition your body needs on a daily basis.

It is important to have a plan where:

1. You lose excess weight

2. By reducing excess calories

3. Without sacrificing important nutrients like protein, potassium and iron.

(have you noticed how gyms are always busier at the beginning of the week?)

How does it work ?

Example 2 - Jerry B Jerry always exercised regularly and thought that was enough to stay healthy, but he was a physical wreck. Jerry remembers "Was I wrong! All the while I was working out, I was eating unhealthy foods and the pounds piled on. My weight gain caused me to develop sleep apnea, and I found myself unable to control not only my weight, but my blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides." Going on a low fat diet didn't make any difference. In fact, he eventually had to get on medication. Fortunately, he was introduced to the Thermojetics® Weight-Management Program and things began to change for the better. "In just 37 days on the products, I lost 20 pounds and 18 inches. And the best news was my health dramatically improved." Even his doctor approved, telling him "Keep doing whatever you're doing!" He no longer has to take cholesterol medication, sleep apnea is a thing of the past and he has energy to spare! Jerry B. Results ?  Lost 35 lbs,  20 lbs and 18 inches in the 1st 37 days Further information on the products he used click here

If you want to get better results -

focus on 3 key items :

1. Switch to low GI index foods...

Even a very simple change like switching the last meal before you run (or go to the gym) to using a  low glycemic product like the Herbalife Formula 1 Shake you would notice a real difference.

Because that way you will be cutting back on calories whilst at the same time boosting your energy levels.  Leading to weight loss as well as improved energy & stamina

2. Boost your Protein intake

When you play sport your muscles need high quality protein to rebuild & get stronger.

The ideal time to have protein is within about 1 1/2 hours after sport - either by having a meal containing protein or for better results use a protein drink.

3. Use Isotonic Drinks

Because when you are just use water you are missing out on a major opportunity.

When you sweat your body loses 'electrolytes' such as sodium, potassium, etc. Replacing these (by using an isotonic drink) will help your body hydrate helping avoid muscle cramps, tiredness and headaches.

How can we Help ?

Based in Cambridge (England) we specialise in helping people lose weight when taking exercise or playing sport.

If you are not sure where to start simply fill in the form on our main product site click here and we will email you a step by step recommendation. 

Alternatively why not have a look at the popular methods below ...

 

1. Following a diet plan If you combine a specialised diet plan with running (going to the gym, etc.) you can get some really spectacular results. We especially like 'Truth about Abs' because it's very easy to follow and works really well when combined with sport or exercise.  Yes it will show you how to get that 'six pack' or 'flat tummy' and you will know how to select the right foods, but using it the plan will also help  boost your sport results. More details

2. Using Products : However by far the easiest way is to specialised products and plans. For example a complete sports nutrition plan (like the herbalife one on the right) contains meal replacement products containing a low GI index (to help boost running and weight loss results ) as well as drinks to boost stamina & energy levels. The good news is that as the products are all natural they can be used at any level. (as well as tasting great !) More details