For women, losing weight
is impeded by many stumbling blocks. From premenstrual cravings,
stress, and when the scale does not budge, gals who work hard
to shed extra pounds are often discouraged by the setbacks of
weight loss. These side events can dampen the spirit to push
on and lose weight. But despite these impediments, there are
ways to triumph in the war on weight loss.
The menstrual cycle, PMS or whatever
you prefer to call the monthly irritation of ovulation, loss
of blood, food cravings, bloating and emotional highs and lows
are all attributed to the body’s makeup. In the throes of the
final 14 days of the menstrual cycle or the luteal phase, the
progesterone level elevates. As a result, the serotonin production
is reduced as well as dopamine and endorphins. These two chemicals
help the body defend against stress.
The chemical imbalance darkens the
mental mindset (mood) and stimulates the appetite. Moreover,
the body may endure a hypersensitivity to insulin increasing
compelling one to nibble, snack and eat food. The best way to
circumvent these frenzied food cravings is by changing your
normal eating schedule altogether. In other words, if you normally
eat breakfast at eight AM, take your lunch at noon and eat dinner
at 6:30, alter your the frequency and amount that you eat.
For example, eat four to six mini-meals
spread throughout the day. These meals do not need to be high
in calories. One snack could be a bowl of bran cereal with skim
milk, a piece of cheese, and a cup of fruit and so on. According
to registered dietician Gay Riley, R.D., founder of NetNutritionist.com,
the intake of four to six meals will stabilize the body’s blood
sugar, ease fatigue, reduce bloating and minimize the tendency
to over eat.
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