Tip 3 Unexpected Ways to Get Lean Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness Diet & Fat LossEating Tip 3 Unexpected Ways to Get Lean Boost your metabolism improve blood sugar levels and increase metabolic flexibility Here' s how by Michael Warren July 30, 2018April 5, 2021 Tags Diet Strategy, Losing Fat, Nutrition & Supplements, Tips Do these three things to get a handle on your diet and lose fat: 1 – Trigger Mindful Eating How often do you actually connect with your food and eat with awareness? Traditionally, people used to say grace before eating, and similarly other religions would have their own ritual before meals. Regardless of your beliefs, there are advantages to being thankful for your food. It helps you become present and mindful before you take your first bite. Make eating more of a ritual than a habit. When we engage mindfully we switch to the parasympathetic nervous system. This facilitates relaxation and blood flow to the digestion system, aiding in metabolism and assimilation of food. 2 – Don t Eat Carbs With Every Meal If you're eating carbohydrates consistently throughout the day, your body has a steady supply of sugar and won't burn stored fat. Even if you're really lean, eating carbs constantly will make your body really good at using sugar and less effective at using fat at rest. Being metabolically flexible will allow you to use body sources for fuel. Try to consume most of your carbs around your workout. 3 – Go for a Walk After Eating A brief walk (casual not brisk) shortly after eating can help put the body in a parasympathetic state and aid digestion. Over the years, researchers have found that a post-meal walk, as short as 15 minutes, can help with digestion and improve blood sugar levels. The benefits also include: Improved blood circulation Faster metabolism Lowered triglycerides Plus, if you take a walk with your partner or family it can also be some quality time away from distractions. Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Eating Sodium Your Secret Weapon Here’s why athletes and bodybuilders need more, not less, sodium in their diets to ensure optimal health, performance, and even gains. Diet Strategy, Feeding the Ideal Body, Nutrition & Supplements Scott Abel January 31 Eating Deep Meal-Frequency Thoughts What does the science really say about eating 6-8 times per day? Read this and find out. Diet Strategy, Feeding the Ideal Body, Nutrition & Supplements Nate Miyaki December 8 Diet & Fat Loss Tip How Instagram Makes You Fat Bodybuilders do it. Figure competitors do it. Action stars do it. And they're all sending the wrong message. Feeding the Ideal Body, Nutrition & Supplements, Tips Tim Hendren February 13 Diet & Fat Loss Opening Up The Fat Loss Playbook If dieting was an NFL team, this is the playbook you'd use to win the big fat-loss game. Check it out. Diet Plan, Diet Strategy, Losing Fat, Nutrition & Supplements Nate Miyaki October 17