The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to eat whole foods.
I know this for a fact!!! My knee is having some issues so I can't workout like I want to and diet is my main tool for weight loss right now. BUT, I have already seen the scale moving on down. That is due to DIET. So here is some info on whole foods with a lot more to come through the next weeks. Also, I will be posting whole food meal and snack ideas that I eat starting next week.
Whole foods are eating food that are in their natural form. That means no processed foods. The secret is to eat these things because they have a lot more nutrients ,less chemicals and less calories. So you can eat enough to keep you feeling full and still lose weight and be healthy. Stick with mostly fruits veggies and lean protein (chicken breast, fish). Whole grains are ok in moderation like oatmeal and brown rice. You can make whole wheat/grain bread but you shouldn't eat too much.
Protein is a huge key, eat it with every meal and snack. A serving of yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, boiled eggs or almonds are all great ideas for getting protein in your snacks. Lean meats like fish and chicken breast can be your go to for meals. Also eat all the veggies you can and some fruit. This is where you get a lot of your vitamins.
Breakfast is supper important so don't skip it. Most the time I eat eggs or oatmeal with some kind of fruit.
Protein is a huge key, eat it with every meal and snack. A serving of yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, boiled eggs or almonds are all great ideas for getting protein in your snacks. Lean meats like fish and chicken breast can be your go to for meals. Also eat all the veggies you can and some fruit. This is where you get a lot of your vitamins.
Breakfast is supper important so don't skip it. Most the time I eat eggs or oatmeal with some kind of fruit.
A important step that eating whole foods does is to cutting out sugars. You can use honey or natural sweeteners. I Love candy so when I feel stressed and want to eat candy I make a fruit salad. Also like the article below said if you just have to have a little something sweet have a little, one serving maybe once a week at most, and don't hate your self after. Just keep on trying your best.
If you want to go 100% whole foods you will see a HUGE difference but it can be hard in this day and age to find food on the go. So, like with all food choices, DO YOUR BEST. Notice I didn't say be perfect. Perfection is not required, just your best.:) I'll give you some ideas on fast food options and eat this not that ideas next week.
If you want to go 100% whole foods you will see a HUGE difference but it can be hard in this day and age to find food on the go. So, like with all food choices, DO YOUR BEST. Notice I didn't say be perfect. Perfection is not required, just your best.:) I'll give you some ideas on fast food options and eat this not that ideas next week.
These articles have lists of whole foods if you need more ideas.
this one is good info on how much of what is ok and has a good list of foods.
Also use real butter if you use it at all. Try to drink mostly water!!!
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