Number 1 Diet Mistake by Dr. Oz

I was at the gym watching Dr. Oz while on the treadmill. He was discussing the number 1 diet mistake and I can tell you that I've been guilty of this one a lot in the past. The number 1 diet mistake according to Dr. Oz is not eating enough while on your diet. Here are some of the problems with not eating enough and some tips to improve the results of your weight loss program:

1. Dr. Oz: When you don't eat enough, your metabolism slows and your body senses deprivation and starts an emergency storage of the calories you do consume.  

Me: When my body is getting all the nutrients that it needs, cravings go and I don't feel hungry. So I've found eating enough is beneficial to weight loss.
2. Dr. Oz: Your metabolic rate can be lowered by 40% by not eating breakfast.
Me: I went for years without eating breakfast and I can tell you that I also battled my weight constantly during that time. Since I've adopted eating a big breakfast I find I am not as hungry during the day and losing weight is a lot easier.
3. Dr. Oz: Eat every 3-4 hours: healthy whole foods, lean meats and fruits and vegetables
Me:  I eat 3 meals a day starting with a big breakfast and my meals get smaller during the day. If I find I'm hungry I will eat a healthy snack.
4. Dr. Oz: Snack through out the day on fruits, nuts and yogurt.
Me: That is exactly what I snack on.


So "Bon Appetit" as the french would say but be sure you are eating real, nutritious foods. Check out Dr. Oz's info on Diet Mistake #1 .