What to Eat Before, During and After Exercise
An interview with sports dietitian Christine Rosenbloom, PhD, RD, CSSD.
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What changes should you make to your diet if your goal is to lose fat?
If your goal is to lose weight and target fat, you need to follow the same kind of healthy diet as above, but be sure you get enough calories to fuel your physical activity. Cut back on refined, sugar-rich foods and beverages and high-fat and fried foods, and scale back your portions to gradually lose body fat. A combination of exercise and a calorie-controlled diet will be the most effective way to promote fat loss.
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