If you are on a diet, being hungry is good
If you are looking for fast and effective fat burning, listen closely. It’s okay to allow yourself to be hungry. Trying to lose those last few pounds quickly can be difficult (like right before the holidays). Skipping snacks during those hungry times means you’re letting your body burn some of its stores, also known as fat.
It may be outdated, but it works!
Old school thinking meant that dieting equaled hunger pangs. Then new ideas emerged suggesting that it was better to eat small meals throughout the day. In theory, this kept your metabolism running at a higher rate. Unfortunately, this doesn’t work very well for most people.
Do smaller meals work for you?
I have to tell you, this doesn’t work for me. No matter how I try this “6 Small Meals” plan, it never makes me skinnier. The problem with having six small meals a day is that your body constantly has some food to burn off. Your body never has to go to its stores (body fat) for energy. Any exercise or activity simply burns the calories from the food you are eating.
Eat more like a child?
Children seem to be able to go all day, playing hard, without being hungry. Keeping so busy, having so much fun, almost makes you forget to eat. Until you stopped! So you would starve, but you would still only eat what you need. Active children generally look slim and healthy. Think of eating like a child does!
“My metabolism is not what it used to be”
In general, children do not eat as often as adults. Well, it should specify healthy children. Those who sit around with video games and the Internet become obese, but those active kids stay lean and healthy. Staying indoors near food means you’ll eat more. Adults who are stuck behind a desk all day, or work around food, aren’t likely to burn body fat very easily. Staying away from extra food, being hungry once in a while, can be very good for your metabolism.
Being hungry can mean losing weight
Our bodies don’t really require an endless supply of food. Not that you should starve yourself exactly, but being hungry isn’t always bad. When your body is hungry, it starts burning its reserve energy (body fat) and you will get leaner. You will see more visible results faster. Getting a little hungry before a hard cardio workout will also increase your fat-burning ability. If you want to lose weight, be a little hungry!
