Wednesday, December 3, 2014

10 Steps to Cure the Skinny Fat Syndrome



The Cure for the Skinny Fat Syndrome
The cure for the skinny fat syndrome is the same as the cure for someone who is overweight with diabesity. It is the subject of my latest book, The Blood Sugar Solution.
It is quite simple actually.
  1. Eat a Low-Glycemic Load Diet -- Lean animal protein (chicken, fish, and eggs), nuts, seeds, beans, vegetables, fruit, and small amounts of non-gluten grains.
  2. Power Up with Protein -- Start the day with protein and at each meal. This makes your metabolism run hotter and cuts hunger. Incorporate eggs, protein shakes, nuts, seeds, chicken, or fish.

  3. Don't Drink Your Calories -- No sodas, juices, sweetened drinks and no more than 3-4 glasses of wine or alcohol a week with meals.

  4. Avoid the Deadly White Powder or Flour -- Including gluten-free flour products. Even whole grain flour acts like sugar in your body.

  5. Beware of Frankenfood -- Factory-made foods are often science projects with fake ingredients including MSG (which causes ravenous hunger and is hidden as "natural flavoring"), high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, preservatives, and chemicals.

  6. Eat From the Right Plant -- If it was made in a plant stay away, if it was grown on a plant it is probably okay.

  7. Get an Oil Change -- Eat omega-3 fat-rich foods including sardines and wild salmon and avoid refined and processed vegetable oils except olive oil.

  8. Get Going and Get Strong -- Both cardio and strength training are key. Cardio builds fitness and improves metabolism, and strength training builds muscle so you won't be a skinny fat person.

  9. Take Supplements -- They grease the wheels of your metabolism and help burn calories and balance blood sugar. A good multivitamin, fish oil (EPA/DHA,) and vitamin D do the trick for 95 percent of people.

  10. Protect Sleep Time -- Sleep deprivation alters metabolism and increases cravings for carbs and sugar. Sleep is sacred. Make your bedroom a sleeping temple and stay there for 7 to 8 hours a night.
These latest facts are alarming because those of us who think we get a pass because we are thin need to take a second look at our health. You can still be skinny and sick and be metabolically obese, which in the end may be even more dangerous.
The good news is that this is a solvable problem. Getting tested and working through the 10 steps to being a skinny healthy person is a scientifically proven, effective way to change your biology quickly. And the side effects are all good: increased energy, better sleep and even better sex! For more information on how to reverse diabesity see The Blood Sugar Solution to get a free sneak peak.
Now I'd like to hear from you...
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To your good health,
Mark Hyman, MD
References:
Carnethon MR, De Chavez PJ, Biggs ML, Lewis CE, Pankow JS, Bertoni AG, Golden SH, Liu K, Mukamal KJ, Campbell-Jenkins B, Dyer AR. Association of weight status with mortality in adults with incident diabetes. JAMA. 2012 Aug 8;308(6):581-90.
Ribeiro JP, Schaan BD. Physical activity advice only or structured exercise training and association with HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2011 May 4;305(17):1790-9. Review.
Mark Hyman, M.D. is a practicing physician, founder of The UltraWellness Center, a four-time New York Times bestselling author, and an international leader in the field of Functional Medicine. You can follow him on Twitter, connect with him on LinkedIn, watch his videos on YouTube, become a fan on Facebook, and subscribe to his newsletter.
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