A big part of eating for fat loss is keeping your metabolism going all day long with sensible meals and snacks. In theory, this is simple and easy: eat small-medium sized portions every few hours throughout the day. 

Unfortunately very few people do it right, resulting in frustrating weight gain. 

The content of your snacks and small meals is of utmost importance. If you’re eating the wrong thing every 2-3 hours then it’s easy to gain weight quickly, rather than what you want, which is to drop fat and look fitter. 

Let’s jump into the 3 Essential Snacking Tips that I have for you today to keep you on track and burning fat all day long… 

Snacking Tip #1: Watch out for added sugar. 

Sugar is the biggest problem when it comes to fattening snacks, and so this needs to be the number one nutrient that you check. Your frequent snacks should contain very little, or zero, added sugars. 

This is a pet peeve that I have: many ‘health’ foods have massive amounts of added sugars, which will destroy your results. Items like protein bars, jerky, dried fruit, green juice, and trail mix often have added sugars and preservatives that you need to watch out for and avoid. 

Your snacks should have little to zero added sugars, and should be a nice blend of protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates. 

Snacking Tip #2: Check the serving size. 

When your snack comes in a package, after you make sure that it isn’t filled with sugar, check the serving size. It’s a popular technique for food manufacturers to give the nutritional facts for 2 or even 2.5 servings, on an item that you will likely polish off the entire package. 

If the servings are more than just one then you’ll need to do some quick math. Calculate the total calories, sugar, carbs, fat and protein. Make sure that the numbers line up with your target nutrition sums. 

Always be aware of how many servings you are eating in a single sitting. Do the math if you’re eating more than one serving – be honest with yourself! 

Snacking Tip #3: Beware Of The Packaging​

No GMO! Organic! Grain-Free! Paleo! Vegan! Preservative Free!

Guess what? Nothing that you read on the front of a food package really matters. Those hyped up bullet points, strategically placed there to sell you, are only saying what you want to hear. 

Sometimes labels will include nutrition content claims like ‘low fat’, ‘reduced salt’ or ‘high fibre’. These claims can only be used if the food meets certain criteria. For example, with a ‘good source of calcium’ claim, the food must contain more than a set amount of calcium. What really matters is the ingredient list and the Nutrition Information Panel.

Pay attention to these, and ignore the bold claims on the front of the package, meant to distract you. For example, products carrying ‘low fat’ claims may not be low in total energy (kilojoules/calories) when compared with similar products.

 Keep your focus on what matters, and reap the reward in kilos and inches lost, and in confidence gained!

BONUS TIP #4: Invest in a professional Nutrition Program​

One of the most common roadblocks people run into when trying to get leaner is that their daily diet is ‘all over the place’. There simply is no structure or planning involved, which often results in us having to resort to whatever is the nearest food source available – often unhealthy fast food! For example that croissant at the coffee shop downstairs, or that tasty-looking burger delivered to your door via Uber Eats. If this sounds like you, it’s time to make some permanent change in order to start seeing better results :)

I've completed a rigorous 1 year accreditation course through the most reputable nutrition organization in the world, Precision Nutrition, to become a qualified Nutrition Coach. My professional Nutrition Programs give you a structured yet flexible approach to your weekly diet, complete with daily macronutrient goals, Protein/Carb and healthy Fat food choices, and meal timings for both training and non-active days.

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