Lose the Weight, Not the Energy

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Fatigue is one of the most common side effects my clients face when starting a diet — and it can lead directly to the %u201CI%u2019m-too-tired-to-care-what-I-eat%u201D binge. But cutting calories doesn%u2019t have to drag you down.

Fatigue is one of the most common side effects my clients face when starting a diet — and it can lead directly to the “I’m-too-tired-to-care-what-I-eat” binge. But cutting calories doesn’t have to drag you down. You can maintain high energy and a stable mood while you lose weight if you avoid common mistakes. Here are four smart diet strategies that have worked for my clients:

Instead of: Cutting portion size dramatically
Try: Increasing your portion sizes of foods with a high water content (think fruits, veggies, salads and non-creamy soups). These foods are naturally lower in calories by volume, so they’ll fill you up while providing essential nutrients that give you energy.

Instead of: Forgoing evening snacks or late dinners
Try: Giving yourself permission to eat up to one hour before sleep, especially if you’ve had an active day. Going to bed hungry can interfere with a good night’s rest, leading to next-day fatigue and even 3 a.m. snacking.

Instead of: Skimping on food before a workout
Try: Fueling your physical activity. Enjoy a small, balanced pre-exercise snack, such as a few whole grain crackers with low-fat string cheese. If not, you could become more fatigued during exercise and have to cut your workout short.

Instead of: Drinking coffee all day long
Try: Energizing with green tea. I recommend that my clients sip green tea for a boost with extra benefits. In addition to delivering caffeine and other stimulants, green tea is packed with catechins, antioxidants that speed metabolism and aid in weight loss.

Cynthia Sass is a registered dietitian in New York City and the co-author of four books, including the New York Times best-seller Flat Belly Diet! and her newest book, Cinch!. A contributing editor and writer for Shape magazine, she is also a food coach for ABC News. Visit her website at CynthiaSass.com.

Richard JaramilloRichard “RJ” Jaramillo, is the Founder of SingleDad.com,
a website and social media resource dedicated to single parenting and specifically for the newly divorced, re-married, widowed and single Father with children.
RJ is self employed, entrepreneur living in San Diego and a father of three children. The mission of SingleDad is to help the community of Single Parents
“Make Life Happen…Again!”

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Richard “RJ” Jaramillo, is the Founder of SingleDad.com, a website and social media resource dedicated to single parenting and specifically for the newly divorced, re-married, widowed and single Father with children. RJ is self employed, entrepreneur living in San Diego and a father of three children. The mission of SingleDad is to help the community of Single Parents “Make Life Happen…Again!”