The Pyramid Principle Of Weight Loss

Ever heard people say "you are what you eat"?Well, that is only part of the story. You are when you eat also! If you plan your meals from smallest to biggest, this is exactly how your figure will look. This principle is a key component in any holistic nutrition program.

I bet you are slightly confused right now… Let me explain.

Let's break this down for you. What is food?It is energy for the body.If food gives us energy, then what part of the day requires the most?The best meal to eat the most calories is breakfast.

When should we eat our biggest meal based on energy requirements? Breakfast. Then lunch, then dinner.

What is the typical American diet?How about a Pop-tart for breakfast, burger and fries for lunch, spaghetti and meatballs with sauce, garlic bread, milk and dessert for dinner.

You ideally want your daily meal plan to be an upside down triangle, filtering the least amount of calories to the end of the day, and giving the body the most at the beginning of the day so that it has all day to burn your calories off.

For Example:

Have oatmeal, eggs and some fresh fruit for breakfast.

A chicken ceasar wrap for lunch with a side of raw carrots

Kabobs for supper with a tossed salad.

Notice how the calorie count got smaller with each meal?Always try to eat the least amount right before bed.Since you are not expending energy moving around, your body will take the food and store it in your fat cells for a rainy day. A good natural weight loss and detox program makes sure that you keep a healthy weight by using foundational principles like the pyramid principle.

Part 2 of this rule states that you need to try to eat before 7pm. This is because naturally, we are designed to wind down before bed and not eat.

Remember: Breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen and dinner like a pauper and you should increase your weight loss by 100%