Answering a Reader Question #437

Erik T. Wrote:

All this usefully information is incredible!
Also what are the do's and donts of eating, in order to keep you figure?
Thanks!

-Erik T

Hi, Erik T!

Each person's body is different and reacts in its own way but in general you'll want to take note of the following as it relates to eating habits and maintaining one's figure:

• Cut down or eliminate highly caffeinated and super sugary drinks (soda, coffee, energy drinks, etc.). Instead, stick to water as your main beverage for regular hydration and as an easy way to flush toxins out of your system.
•  Don't make processed foods (those that come in a box) a major part of your eating regimen. They contain a lot of calories and fats.
• Fresh fruits and vegetables should be eaten as healthy snacks in between main meals on a daily basis. They provide not only vitamins and minerals that promote healthy skin, hair and a trim figure, but the kind of sugar that is good to consume and won't make you crash.
• Eat 5-6 small meals a day instead of the traditional 3 square meals. In between breakfast, lunch and dinner, turn to healthy snacks (see bullet above) to curb hunger pangs and prevent overeating in one sitting. Eating frequently throughout the day is great for keeping the metabolism active and working, which results in burning calories around the clock. This is ideal for proper weight management.
• Keep alcohol consumption to a minimum, especially beer, which has empty calories and contributes to a "beer but" and feeling bloated.