If you want to lose weight your in the right
place.
 Most
of us are focused on fat. It is all that we hear about these
days. Since the time we are kids we are told that fat is bad for
us. Some people are more worried about calories than fat. To be
honest you should be worried about both. You need to make sure
that your diet isn't full of junk food. You should be getting
your calories from foods that are good for you. Who cares about
not eating any fat, if all your calories come from sweets? I'm
not sure how much I believe fat is the bad thing we make it out
to be. I'm starting to believe that carbs are the real evil in
the diet empire. I really do think this is why so many people are
overweight in this world. Think about it like this. How many
cultures in the world eat bread? Most of them eat some sort of
bread. Bread for some people is the focus of the meal. In the old
days, women spent all day long making breads. This is also true
with pasta in some regions of the world. A lot of places eat some
sort of pasta with every meal. What about rice? The same thing.
The Irish and potatoes? The same thing. These are all carbs.
Most people eat these every day of their lives. I think
we are addicted to carbs. I know I am. I eat so much bread and
other carbs that I don't know what I would do without them. That,
adds a tire around the waste line. I'm not saying that carbs are
worse than fat per se. I mean, fat has its problems too. You eat
too much of it, you are getting yourself ready for a heart
attack. I mean, your body can only handle so much of them. We
have all seen young men get heart attacks at an early age. So, we
know that fat is bad.
Not all fat is the same though.
Some fat is worse than others. Let's talk about
these different kinds of fat. We have items that are lower in
saturated fat. These would include meats and cheeses. They don't
have as much fat as the items we will be talking about next. On
the other hand, you have items that are more saturated than meats
and cheese. These tend to be anything deep fried. They will
include, donuts, french fries, potato chips.
The second is what you need to
stay away from.
These are high in calories. They also will clog
your arteries. I hate to say it, but the good stuff in life has
its risks. I'm not saying that you shouldn't ever eat these
items, but eat them in moderation. That is the key. Don't eat
them every day, but once per week. Don't go hog wild on a whole
bag of chips. Instead, get a small bag that is enough for one or
two servings. This way, you won't be tempted to eat the whole
bag.
Oils such as olive oil are low in sat fats. You
should use these when ever you can. Keep in mind though, you
should only use a little of oil. Make sure to always use non
stick cookware. This is a must and a great investment for your
health. By using non stick cookware you won't have to use as much
oil when cooking. If you get the good stuff, you might not have
to use any at all. I think that you should watch your caloric
intake as well as your fat. I would say that they should go hand
in hand. I would pay close attention to how much carbs you are
eating each day. I know that I sound like a broken record, but I
do think people are too dependant on them. They are a good source
of energy, but you will feel burnt out if you eat them too much.
I think you know what I am talking about. You feel like you need
a nap all the time.
There are also health risks
involved with a diet high in fat.
You are at higher risk of having sugar problems
and heart disease. Plus a whole host of cancers that most people
don't have a risk for. People who eat high fat diets also have
skin problems. I think people who eat too much fat have very bad
complexion. Their skin almost looks like leather.
I hope
that you don't finish reading this and think that you should cut
out all of the fat in your diet. That isn't my intent. Instead,
you should look at the big picture. You can eat some fat, just
don't go licking a block of lard as a refreshing snack on a hot
summer day.
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