How to Lose Weight by Eating More Fat

Conventional wisdom for weight loss says that we should consume fewer calories and less fat to lose weight. Eating less fat runs counter to the dietary traditions of many cultures. Losing weight by eating more fat is more in line with the natural evolution of the human diet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• A good source of grass-fed meats
• Whole dairy foods
• Free range eggs

1. Work up an appetite with some moderate exercise, like walking. Weight-bearing workouts that include lifting and stretching are good too. Don’t forget to drink water.
2. Avoid coffee and start each day with a nutrient-dense breakfast based on protein and fat. Nitrite-free bacon, free-range eggs and a glass of milk can provide the long-burning energy you need to do your job. With this breakfast, you won’t want to snack on donuts and bagels before lunch.
3. Super charge your midday by focusing on protein and fat for lunch. Home made chunky chicken and vegetable soup makes a wonderful noontime meal. If you want something sweet, have an apple for dessert. Eating out? Consider a roast beef sandwich with cheese over a salad soaked in sugary dressing. By avoiding sugar and starchy foods, you’ll also avoid the post-lunch letdown that these foods can cause.
4. Work out on the stairs and avoid the elevator at the office during the day. Skip the fast food restaurants on the way home.
5. Continue your workout by spending an hour in the garden or working on a project in the garage.
6. Finish up your day with salmon and seasonal vegetables flavored with real butter.
7. Avoid broadcast television and you won’t be tempted by advertising for unhealthy foods. Watch a movie on DVD instead. Snack on popcorn cooked with coconut oil and flavored with butter and sea salt.
8. Turn in early for a good night’s sleep. Your body needs the time to properly digest the food you’ve eaten. In the morning you’ll be refreshed and ready for another day. Over time, you may discover that losing weight by eating more fat is your best long-term strategy for weight and health maintenance.

Tips & Warnings

• Fat from healthy animals is good for you.
• If you are lactose intolerant, consider raw milk from a known and trusted source.
• Coconut, palm and virgin cold-pressed olive oils are good plant-derived fats.
• For many people, sugars and starches increase hunger, while fats and proteins reduce it.
• Low cost vegetable fats like corn and soy oils may be rancid when you buy them.
• Many commercial products contain partially hydrogenated oils which should be avoided.