5 Foods That Might Be Causing You To Gain Weight

One of the things we do at m.e.l.t. fitness in addition to our 30 minute muscle toning & fat loss large group personal training workouts (bootcamp, m.e.l.t. style) is nutrition consulting. One of the more common issues we find with new m.e.l.t.ers is their frustration with weight gain due to eating what they were told was healthy.

Here are 5 Foods For You To Be Aware Of:

1. Cheese

For fat melting results: Limit cheese to your cheat meal, once per week. Reducing your lactose consumption, especially cheese will make a dramatic difference on your waistline and how you feel. Whether or not you are diagnosed with "lactose intolerance," most foods processed with lactose can cause your digestive system issues. In some cases, you will only notice the difference when you remove it from your diet.

2. Nuts

For fat melting results: Just to be clear, raw unsalted nuts are good for you but they are predominantly fat calories which hit you at 9 calories a gram. Make sure to always pour your servings in a baggy or cup and avoid "roasted" at all costs.

3.Fruit

For fat melting results: Eat fruit pre or post workout. Avoid fruit in the morning & PM, however if you need something sweet, fruit is always a better option than a dessert.

4. Tea / Juices / diet soda /

For fat melting Results: Limit 1 per week. If you're consuming one of these daily, the first goal is to cut the current consumption in half and work forward from there.

5. "Nutritional" & Protein Bars

For fat melting Results: Limit to 1 per day. The best time is mid-day and the best options are Lara Bars, Kind Bars and True Bars.