Within the first few weeks of starting any calorically restricted diet, people loose achieve drastic results. Regardless of if the diet is based on fad or facts, these results often cast validity onto the diet as proof that the diet plan works. Unfortunately the proof of any diet is in the long term success and the initial weight lost on any plan is typically water weight.

Our bodies take carbohydrates we ingest and brake it down into glucose. This is the preferred fuel for the body. When our intake is reduced (less food) the body turns to the glucose stored as glycogen in the muscles and liver. For every one gram of glycogen the body stores it stored three grams of water. When the body begins to to break down the glycogen into glucose the water is released and removed from the body as unnecessary. This gives the false appearance of success and assuming victory over the weight would be premature.That is not to minimize your effort. The fact that this is occurring cites that a reduction in overall calories consumed has occurred and, assuming it is balance and healthy, can be taken as a sign of great things to come.

Remember that long-term and healthy weight management requires sensible goals and a commitment to make realistic lifestyle changes and you should consult your physician prior to starting any weight modification program or new exercise routine.

A lifestyle based on healthy eating and regular physical activity is a recipe for success. This is what we strive for at Avatar with out personalized nutrition programs and personal training

At Avatar our staff seamlessly blends all following modalities Yoga, kettlebells, Pilates, Gyrokinesis®, Gyrotonic® and resistance training in all of our personal training. Using equipment that adapts to your body and training you with the knowledge of how to effectively and safely change your body and your lifestyle.

When you are ready to see why Avatar is the proud winner of the Best in Cities Personal Training by Citysearch.com and why our clients have such success contact Avatar at info@avatartrainingstudio.com to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Green tea is popping up everywhere as the new wonder all natural food. Among it’s numerous praises are as an appetite suppressant, weight loss agent (it is the main ingredient in Dexitrim) and a glucose stabilizer (important for people suffering from diabetes and hypoglycemia). For once, as this is not typically the case with fad foods, there appears to be an ever increasing case of published research done to back up these claims.

First and foremost, green tea is a source of caffeine. Caffeine, of course, is a fat burner with a well-established track record. (1) Secondly it joints the illustrious ranks of vitamin C and beta-carotene as a powerful anti-oxidant.

Thirdly green tea may be useful as a glucose regulator; meaning it slows the rise in blood sugar following a meal. (2) It does this by slowing the action of amylase, an digestive enzyme. This enzyme assists in the breakdown of starches (carbs). By slowing down the processing it reduces the rate that glucose is released into the blood stream.

As for the weight loss claims, there have been studies linking consuming moderate amounts of green tea extract to an increase in patients metabolic rate (3) and it may inhibit fatty acid synthase (4,5,6).

Overall not to bad for one beverage!

Despite all of its benefits remember that there is no quick fix for health and fitness. Long-term and healthy weight management requires sensible goals and a commitment to make realistic lifestyle changes and you should consult your physician prior to starting any weight modification program or new exercise routine.

A lifestyle based on healthy eating and regular physical activity is a recipe for success. This is what we strive for at Avatar with out personalized nutrition programs and personal training

At Avatar our staff seamlessly blends on all following modalities Yoga, kettlebells, Pilates, Gyrokinesis®, Gyrotonic® and resistance training in all of our personal training. Using equipment that adapts to your body and training you with the knowledge of how to effectively and safely change your body and your lifestyle.

When you are ready to see why Avatar is the proud winner of the Best in Cities Personal Training by Citysearch.com and why our clients have such success contact Avatar at info@avatartrainingstudio.com  to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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