"Help! The last 3 kilos just won't budge!" "I'll never lose this belly fat." "I've dropped a lot of weight, but now I'm stuck." "My body fat percentage is rising even though I exercise regularly." Sound familiar?
Do any of these ring true for you?
You might be consuming too much of the foods below. Follow the '3 moments rule': enjoy them no more than 3 times a week.
1. Cheese & Peanut Butter
Daily cheese is excessive. Choose creamy alternatives like avocado or hummus instead. The same applies to peanut butter.
2. Nuts
Nuts are healthy daily in moderation—one handful—but most people overdo it.
3. Butter
Fit individuals with defined abs source healthy fats from cold-pressed oils like flaxseed, a drizzle of olive oil, and fatty fish. Save real butter for special occasions, like a romantic dinner or breakfast.
4. Fruit Juice and Smoothies
Portion control is tough with juice. Swap morning fruit juice for herbal tea or warm lemon water—watch your waist shrink in a month! Treat smoothies as snacks, not meal companions.
5. Bread
Bread doesn't cause fat gain alone, but excess without activity does. Prioritize salads, fruits, and veggies at work; limit bread to 3 times weekly, 2-3 slices max.
This rule extends to pasta, rice, and potatoes. Vary your carbs and skip them occasionally—especially after indulgent weekends or lazy evenings!
Small dietary tweaks yield big results. Give it a try!
This blog is by Marije de Vries (1981), a seasoned trainer and coach in fitness and corporate wellness. Her proven change program helps thousands of men, women, and professionals achieve ideal lifestyles annually. She blogs weekly for Santé.
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