Secrets That The Fitness & Diet Industry Don't Want You To Know

Best Foods to Eat & Foods to Avoid For Weight Loss East Bay

Do you feel like your workout isn't working for you?  Well, the reasons why your workout isn't getting you to your goal may have less to do with your activity level and more to do with your food intake. 

The following 5 nutrition principles can help you augment your results:

 

Principle #1:  Calories, Fat and Fiber DO Count, Pay Attention to Portions!

If you've ever done any of the popular high-protein, low carb diet such as the Atkins Plan, you may have gotten into the habit of disregarding any nutritional information not related to a carbohydrate.  If you fall into that category, break out of it!  The simple fact is that if you want to lose weight and successfully maintain you MUST pay attention to calories, fat and fiber.  And, you must pay attention to portions!  Choosing foods that are low in fat and calories and rich in fiber will go a long way to helping you achieve your weight loss goals.    

 

Principle #2:  Avoid the sinful "C's" of Cheese and Cream

This one builds on the principal above.  While unlimited cheese and greasy chicken wings with ranch dressing may have helped your stave off your cravings for carbs, eating these fatty and high calorie foods can be detrimental to your weight loss goals. 

Principle #3:  Salad Secrets

Salads are a "go-to" food for many people watching their waistline and it's a great option.  But, you must pay attention to what you put on your salad.  A typical restaurant salad with croutons, fried crunchies, and delicious dressing can easily translate to just as much fat and calorie content as a greasy burger.  Mexican style salads (sans the tostada, cheese and sour cream!) can be a great option for those trying to lose weight as salsa is a fantastic and low-fat dressing substitute.

Principle #4:  Discover Soups

Soup is another fantastic option for a low-fat, low-calorie yet filling meal.  Especially in the winter, it's a perfect choice is you want to lose weight.  Remember to stay away from creamy soups which are often high in fat and opt for more weight loss friendly choices that use chicken or vegetable broth as a base. A delicious Italian low calorie soup can be made with vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, onions, celery, carrots, and any other veggies and seasonings you desire.     

Principle #5:  Fill up on veggies and beans, meat doesn't have to be on the menu for every meal!

With the exception of vegetarians, most Americans have been conditioned to eat meat with every meal from the time they were young.  Even lean cuts of meat are much higher in fat and calories than their filling vegetable and bean counterparts.  Many beans are also high in fiber and protein which make them an especially great choice for weight loss.  And, if you're concerned about protein there are plenty of great alternatives, like soy protein, to help you feed your increasing lean muscles. 

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