How To Restructure Your Diet — The 5 Pillars You Need

If your goal is to lose weight and keep it off for good, then the most important thing you need to do is change the way you eat. We like to refer to this as restructuring your diet. And here are the 5 pillars to doing just that.

Pillar #1 — Eat 5 Meals Per Day

Please understand that you do not need to starve yourself to lose weight. As a matter of fact, you can eat way more than you might think. The key is to eat consistently throughout the day. Instead of eating 3 big meals a day, break it down into 5 smaller meals.

For example, if your calorie intake is 2000 calories per day, you would break that down into five, 400 calories meals. By eating 5 meals per day you will avoid cravings and ward off hunger as the day goes on.

Pillar #2 — Include Monosaturated Fats In All Meals

Just like all calories aren’t created equal, neither are all fats. Yes, there are certainly some fats you want to avoid. For instance, Trans Fat is dangerous and should never be consumed.

But monosaturated fats are your friend. Not only are they delicious, but they come with a slew of amazing health benefits. The most attractive one being fat loss.

A few great sources of monosaturated fats include dark chocolate, olive oil, avocados, walnuts, and almonds.

Pillar #3 — Eat Slowly

It is a proven fact that eating too fast leads to overeating and feeling unfulfilled. So slow down and take your time. The food isn’t going anywhere.

Eating slowly allows you to enjoy every bite and feel more fulfilled. As a result you will be less likely to overeat.

Pillar #4 — Drink Lots of Water

This is something you have no doubt heard a million times. And it bears repeating.

Water should be a staple in your day to day lifestyle.

Not only does it keep your body healthy and hydrated, but it also help curb your appetite.

So drink more water!

Pillar #5 — Prepare Your Meals In Advance

A lack of preparation is the reason so many people mess up on their diets.

To be successful you must prepare your meals in advance. Set aside one day a week to prepare all your meals.

Doing so will take about 3 hours of your time and save you several hours later on during the week.

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Originally published at http://the-daily-fit.co.