Portions

Eat the Right Kinds of Foods Frequently, in Small Portions.

Do you know what Sumo wrestlers do to gain weight? They typically eat only twice a day, but they eat very large portions of high-glycemic foods (like potatoes) and then go to sleep right after eating.

Many people have unknowingly been on a diet similar to the Sumo wrestler diet—skipping meals and eating a large meal of high-glycemic foods too late at night. No wonder they have such a hard time losing weight!

What’s the alternative? A successful weight loss program consists of 3 small meals and 2 to 3 snacks every day. Why? Because this is the best way to burn fat, avoid overeating, maintain balanced blood sugar and insulin levels, and stay energized.

Eating and/or not eating affects hormone levels, and when you skip meals, your body releases a hormone that can cause you to lose muscle, not fat.

Learn to make it a point not to skip meals and to have a light snack between meals.