Increase Leptin to help loose weight!

Good morning bloggers!!!  Is it Friday yet??? LOL:) This has been another busy but fun week. My morning client had to cancel so I have a little free time. An unexpected surprise since free time is so precious.

Here is some good information that may be able to help someone. LEPTIN is a hormone that helps to regulate appetite. It also can cause fatigue and weight gain. Yuk!! Who wants that. Here are 5 easy steps to help boost your Leptin levels

Step1) Eat lots of fiber. High fiber foods include: whole grains, beans, broccoli, apples and oatmeal.
Example of a great breakfast is 1 cup all natural plain organic oatmeal with apples, cinnamon and walnuts!
This is high fiber, low calorie, leptin boosting, insulin lowering breakfast!!!

Step2) Sleep! Most Americans do not get enough sleep. Sleep deprevation lowers your leptin levels and therefore, triggering your hunger signals.

Step3) Eat your fruits and veggies. Eating your 5-10 servings a day will increase your leptin levels signalling your b rain and that you are full. Fruits and veggies are low in calories and high in fiber and water.

Step4) Eat foods that are high in Omega 3 fatty acids. Such as; walnuts,Salmon, mackerel, trout, flax seed, summer squash, kale and cauliflower.
Sounds like a great salad...with Salmon, flax seed, squash and cauliflower and a little avacado. Sprinkle with a little olive oil. Yum!!!

Step5) Stop eating after dinner. This will disrupt the bodys natural rhythms and signal those hunger pains.
Drink tea!!

Many experts believe that interval training in particular has a strong impact on the regulation of hormones like leptin and insulin. Short bursts of vigorous exercise interspersed throughout a moderate level workout appear to have long term positive effects on how these two key metabolic hormones are used in the body. Small studies have demonstrated that this type of exercise may in fact be the most effective both for fat loss and muscle growth.
Workout for today: Lunges with hammer curls then right into traditional bicep curls. Then, plyos of lunge hops.

Cardio: Spin class!!


Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/031459_leptin_insulin.html#ixzz28EuJsWLm

Hope this helps!!!

I made my black bean veggie burgers last night. Not so good:( The seasoning was not right....maybe a spicy salsa seasoning!I'm thinking spaghetti with meatballs for the family and left over salad.
Enjoy your week!