Weight Loss Advice: Why Nutrition Is of Utmost Importance for Weight Loss

Good Nutrition and Fats?

One of the most common dieting myths is that fats will make you fat. First and foremost, without fats you will not be able to survive. They are one of the three macronutrients. Stored fats are our main source of energy, believe it or not.

Fats yield 9 calories per gram. They also help to keep our body warm during cold weather. Fats lubricate joints which in terms, keeps your muscles loose and mobile for better workouts. Fats are also a dwelling spot for fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K. These vitamins are stored in our body’s fat and can become toxic if too much is taken.

The common misconception I see is that most people do not know the difference between saturated fats, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. For more information, check out my Truth About Fats Article.

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are important nutrients our bodies need in order to not only function properly but also allow chemical reactions to occur at a faster rate. They are needed in order to turn the 3 macronutrients into energy and tissues.

B-complex vitamins, for instance, provide a great health benefit as they help to further break down carbohydrates, which in turn will give you energy. While you do obtain vitamins and minerals from certain foods you eat, they usually are not enough to maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight loss goals!

The best way to consume Multiple Vitamins and Minerals are from sports nutrition paks such as the ones produced by Vitamin Shoppe, Prolab Nutrition, or Universal.

Don’t Forget Your Water

One of the main problems I see with people who are unhealthy or overweight is that they do not drink enough water on a daily basis. Instead, they substitute it for sodas and other drinks that are high in sugar. Water composes about 65% of the human body. It is needed in order for our bodies to survive. Water is just as important as eating a healthy diet. It can also act as a detox and cleanse your body.

While exercising, water acts as a cooling agent and helps prevent any overheating. I suggest drinking your body weight x .66 to get the amount of ounces to drink on a daily basis. For example, if you weight 200 lbs., you would want to drink (200 x .66) = 132 ounces of water.

About the Author

Anthony Alayon is an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer and Bodybuilding Champion with over 10 years of bodybuilding experience and multiple articles and e-books targeted to all the teenagers out there who are just starting out their bodybuilding journey and to regular people who just want to lose weight and achieve higher levels of fitness. You can visit Anthony Alayon's website at: http://www.fatextinction.com.