By LISA ADAMS
GETTING married is the best incentive in the world to cut out calorie loaded snacks.
The sheer terror of walking up the aisle in a figure hugging white dress is enough to make most brides to be go all out to drop a dress size in time for their big day. But Scots TV detox queen Amanda Hamilton, 33, who has just got engaged to herboyfriend Crawfurd Hill, 44, is the exception.
The GMTV nutritionist is such a glowing advert for what she preaches she has a perfect figure. That makes shopping for a dress for her winter wedding simpler.
Amanda is sharing her secrets to staying slim in a new book revealing crash diets don’t work.
Amanda says: “The diet industry with fads and calorie counts is part of the problem, not the solution.
“It’s not about losing 10 lbs in 10 days then putting it all back on, plus more. Instead you need life changing weight loss. That means overcoming hidden physical and emotional causes that prevent you from getting the body you want.
“Why not think of the whole of your life as the ‘special event’!”
Here’s our pick of her best advice for shaping up forever.
Life Changing weight loss – three steps to get the body and life you want by Amanda Hamilton and Sandy Newbigging, published by Piatkus is out and costs pounds 12.99.
BEWARE OF SUGAR
Far from being a friend for work, rest and play, for anyone who wants to lose weight sugar is one of the most toxic substances around.
To lose weight give up sugar.
DETOX
Calorie counting is hurtfully deceptive. Calories can be empty and toxic, making you crave more food. They can prevent your body from burning fat and getting rid of fattening chemicals.
Your liver is a major fat burning organ. If it’s too clogged up with toxins from manmade chemicals then it can’t function optimally.
Avoid artificial sweeteners, colourings or preservatives.
MAXIMISE THE NUTRIENTS
Have you binged on lentil soup or over eaten mackerel or salmon? Probably not. When the body is fed real food we feel full because we’ve given our body what it needs to work best.
Small amounts of protein taken with each meal slows down the release of sugar in the body and you feel full longer.
Essential fats in avocados, seeds, nuts, coconuts and oily fish like salmon and mackerel slow down the transit of foods and help absorb nutrients. They’re also needed by the liver to metabolise fat. You need to eat good fat to burn bad fat.
A handful of nuts and seeds as cereal and a yoghurt can provide micro minerals like zinc and selenium that keep cravings at bay.
DRINK MORE PURE WATER
Water helps your body release toxic waste, so take steps to ensure you get the best water possible.
Bottled water is a good option but buy glass because plastic is likely to release chemicals.
Carbonated drinks have carbon dioxide, which leeches calcium from the reserves in the body.
EXERCISE
For optimum weight loss, the best time to exercise is first thing in the morning before breakfast. That’s when insulin levels are lowest and hormone glucagon is highest. Aminimum 30 minutes, three times a week is needed for your body to benefit.
STOP COMFORT EATING
If you notice you’re having a down day instead of reaching for comfort food to bring you back up try healthier ways to lift you. Change posture, facial expression and breathing. Look up, smile, pull shoulders back, puff your chest and breathe deeply.
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