Weight Loss Foods

Oxford University and Pennsylvania State University have found that certain foods have fat-burning, muscle-building, or satiety-inducing properties. Here are ten great weight loss foods that help you burn fat, build muscle, and increase your energy. They also help you to control cravings.

1. Raw Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C, such as oranges, lemons, pineapples, grapefruit, apples, limes, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, celery, carrot, and watermelon liquefy body fat so it can be easily flushed out of your body, according to researchers at Arizona State University.

Pennsylvania State University researchers discovered that people who ate a large apple, approximately 128 calories, 15 minutes before lunch took in 187 fewer calories during lunch than those who didn't snack beforehand. They also reported feeling more satisfied afterward. Apples are loaded with belly-filling fiber, and they require lots of chewing, which can make you think you're eating more than you really are, says study author Julie Obbagy, Ph.D.. Apples contain pectin, a strong appetite suppressant that keeps you satisfied for long periods of time, helping you to avoid overeating so you lose weight.

People who ate half a grapefruit three times a day lost 4 pounds in 12 weeks, even though they hadn't deliberately altered any other part of their diets, according to a recent study from Louisiana State University.

2. Oatmeal

Oatmeal is high in fiber, which helps prevent your body from storing fat and suppresses your appetite. If you eat it about 1 to 2 hours before doing a weight loss workout, it will give you sustained energy, allowing you to work out longer and more intensely which results in faster weight loss. Oatmeal can help to control cholesterol and blood glucose levels. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concludes that the use of fiber is an effective and well-tolerated part of a prudent diet for the treatment of high cholesterol. Fiber incorporated into food products is more effective at reducing blood glucose response than a fiber supplement taken separately from the food. Our blood glucose levels can determine how hungry and energetic we feel, and whether we store fat or burn it.

3. Dairy products

Dairy products like low-fat yogurt, cheese, and milk are high in calcium, which breaks down fat cells faster. In a recent study, people who ate low-fat dairy products 3 to 4 times a day lost 70 percent more fat than people on a low-dairy diet. Scientists also believe that foods high in calcium suppress calcitriol, a hormone responsible for making fat cells bigger. Other studies have shown that dairy products contain high-quality proteins that help suppress appetite.

A diet consisting mainly of high calcium foods resulted in an average weight loss of 24.6 pounds in 16 weeks, more than the average weight loss in a year in trials using weight loss drugs like orlistat and sibutramine, according to a 2003 edition of the International Journal of Obesity & Related Metabolic Disorders.

Cheese is an excellent source of casein protein, one of the best muscle-building nutrients you can eat. Danish researchers found that even when men ate 10 ounces of full-fat cheese daily for 3 weeks, their LDL ("bad") cholesterol didn't budge. Researchers at Boston University found that casein protein caused more weight loss and a higher muscle ratio than whey protein. You can eat your cheese and lose weight.

Drinking milk at breakfast can help you eat less at lunch, say Australian scientists. In their study, overweight people who drank about 2 1/2 cups of skim milk in the morning consumed 8.5 percent fewer calories at an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet than people who drank the same amount of fruit juice. Both beverages had an equal number of calories, but the milk contained 25 grams of protein while the fruit juice had virtually no protein and 63 grams of sugar. The high sugar causes your energy to crash after a couple of hours and increases your cravings. It also leads to a depressed emotional state. It's the protein that helps you feel satisfied and nourished throughout the morning.

4. Nuts

Eating a variety of nuts as a snack helps to ward off hunger, and gives you a healthy dose of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which help you burn fat faster and for men, they help to produce more testosterone. Eat raw and organic nuts instead of roasted and salted to get the full weight loss benefits.

Studies at Loma Linda University in California found that eating about two ounces of nuts a day, five times a week lowered participants' blood cholesterol levels by 12 percent. Walnuts were used, but similar results have been reported with almonds and peanuts. It appears that replacing saturated fat in the diet with the monounsaturated fat in nuts may be the key. It makes sense to eat nuts instead of other fatty, salty snacks.

5. Fish

Eating more fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines makes your body more sensitive to a fat-burning hormone called leptin, which promotes satiety (Leptin means "thin" in Greek). It controls whether you store the calories you eat as fat or if they are burned for energy.

Because fish are high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, they make you feel full, stabilize blood sugar, and help to stimulate your metabolism, which helps you lose weight. In a research study from Iceland, dieters who ate salmon felt fuller 2 hours later than those who ate low-fat fish like cod or didn't eat any fish at all. The researchers found that eating foods high in omega-3s increased blood levels of leptin. Don't care for fish? Take a fish oil capsule every day - one that has 500 milligrams of the omega-3s DHA and EPA. It offers the same benefits as salmon.

6. Spices

Add spices to your foods like cayenne peppers, cinnamon, garlic, and hot mustard to increase your fat-burning metabolism by 8 to 20 percent. Spicy foods can reduce your appetite by increasing your body's norepinephrine and epinephrine levels. Dr. Jaya Henry at Oxford University proved that adding 3 grams of chili peppers to meals can significantly increase your fat-burning metabolism. In another British study, spicy mustard made people burn an extra 45 to 75 calories over 3 hours.

Garlic is recognized for its healing powers in ancient times. It is a strong diuretic that can help you flush out excess water weight. Its active component, allicin, may help to prevent weight gain and reduce your levels of insulin, blood pressure, and triglycerides, says T. Rosenthal, lead author for a study published in the American Journal of Hypertension. It is also effective against cancer and heart disease, according to Richard Rivlin, an attending physician at Weill Cornell Medical Center.

7. Resistant starch

Resistant starch is just another kind of dietary fiber, but according to a study done at the University of Colorado, you'll burn 20 to 30 percent more fat by including more foods loaded with resistant starch, such as navy beans, bananas, potatoes, lentils, oatmeal & whole grain breads.

Resistant starch prevents your body from storing too much fat, so you'll never gain weight (and only lose weight). Like other dietary fibers, it leaves you feeling satisfied longer and reduces hunger pangs.

8. Pork Chops

Purdue University researchers found that a 6-ounce serving daily helped people preserve their muscle while losing weight. Australia's Pork CRC study revealed that pork had a more positive effect on PYY, one of the human hormones controlling appetite, than chicken. Initial results found that the pork-based dieters lost weight consisting of body fat while the control group gained weight.

Further research shows that pork chops contain almost five times the selenium per gram of protein as beef, and twice that of chicken. Selenium is an essential mineral that helps the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone, which plays a major role in fat metabolism and energy production.

9. Beans

In the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, scientists found that people who regularly ate beans were 23 percent less likely to have large waists than those who never ate them. The bean eaters had lower systolic blood-pressure measurements, according to researcher Victor Fulgoni III, PhD.. Legumes are rich in belly-filling fiber as well as potassium, which helps fight hypertension. Eat half a cup of cooked beans 3 or 4 days a week to gain their many benefits and help you lose weight.

10. Eggs

Eating eggs for breakfast can help you control your hunger later in the day. Indiana University scientists determined that dieters who consumed their biggest dose of daily protein at breakfast felt full longer than those who ate more of the nutrient at lunch or dinner. They were less likely to overeat the rest of the day, says study author Heather Leidy, Ph.D.. To ward off hunger before lunch, eat 20 to 30 grams of protein or more for breakfast.

According to research from the Rochester Center for Obesity and Louisiana State University, eating eggs for breakfast could help to limit your calorie intake throughout the rest of the day by more than 400 calories. Eggs are low in calories and high in essential amino acids, selenium, choline, vitamins D, B12, E and A, zinc, and iron.

Implement these ten great weight loss foods that help you burn fat, build muscle, and increase your energy, and you'll live a longer, healthier, and happier life without sacrifice or struggle. Enjoy the new you!

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
What are good foods that help in weight loss?
Weight loss foods???
- ANSWER:
  Speeding up your metabolism with lemon juice would help.
QUESTION:
What are good weight loss foods for prom? (this has to be safe, not starvation diets!!!)?
My aunt got me a surprise prom dress, but it is about an inch to small. I have been running extra and eating insanely healthy for about two months, but nothing is budging!!! What are some "magic" foods that you can eat all the time in order to easily lose weight? (this is in addition to my regular exercise routine)
- ANSWER:
  Well, not too long agoYahoo! had a list of foods that were able to slow fat cells and help you lose weight. Such as
  *Tea
  *Citrus Fruits
  *Cantaloupe
  *Red Peppers
  *Bananas
  *Oatmeal
  *Blueberry
  *Dark Chocolate
  *Also if you eat alot of Celery
  
  They all have some kind of healthy ,but weightloss ingredients in them.
QUESTION:
What are the best weight loss foods that taste good?
I love cereal, oats, veggies and fruits. I am getting married in three months and am really trying to drop a few lbs. Even some high fiber energy foods!!
- ANSWER:
  started this Diet (lifestyle change) in the middle of November at 140lbs, and now at 119lbs
  
  A DIET IS WHAT YOU EAT....there for we are all on a diet....
  THINK LIFESTYLE CHANGE
  
  You got the change the way you think and feel about food
  
  TRY THIS, and stick to it.
  
  The first 3-4 weeks are the hardest until your body adjusts to the change.
  Results will be in about the same time
  
  Fruits and Veggies
  
  Eat more plants and keep away from stuff that was made in plants.
  
  Don't eat anything that comes in a can, box or package....
  .....THEY HAVE ADDITIVES IN THEM THAT MAKE YOU ADDICTED TO THE FOOD.....
  If man made it, don't eat it
  
  NO white BREAD or SUGAR
  
  NO FRIED FOOD...
  
  Stay away from FAST FOOD
  
  Walk your dog, or walk a friends dog
  
  Don't think of it as a diet, but think of it as a lifestyle change
  
  I have lost 25.5 pounds in 2 months, drink lots of water. I usually eat a meal of what ever I want once a week....controlled portion....this really works.........
  
  Write down every thing you eat
  
  Take a multi vitamin at night
QUESTION:
What are the top weight loss foods?
I'm 15, and need to drop about 10 pounds. Just wondering what are the best weight loss foods, ones that kick up the metabolism, etc.
- ANSWER:
  I haven't heard of any foods that increase your metabolism, but to lose weight, decrease your calory intake and exercise more, such as running on a treadmill for half an hour every day.
QUESTION:
What are some good weight loss foods?
I'm 17. I'm not overweight, but I'm trying to set a record at my school for bench press (300 pounds- I bench 285). That's for the 135-150 pound weight class though, and I weigh 154 approximately. I already work out regularly (swimming, running, lifting, etc.), and I'm not loosing much weight, so I figure it's my diet.

I need something that I can snack on throughout the day, and is a good filler, without a lot of calories/sugar.
- ANSWER:
  A combination of good carbohydrates, fats, and proteins will help you lose weight easily. For example, good carbohydrates are low fat milk or soy milk, vegetables, and fruits that you can have in your daily diet and make sure you do get rid of them. Good fats are olives, nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc.), and avocados because your body does need some type of fats. Also, have lean proteins (fish, turkey, chicken, eggs, beans, etc.) so you won’t go hungry during the day.
QUESTION:
What are good weight loss foods?
I'm trying to loose a couple of pounds and I was wondering what foods were best for loosing weight.
I was thinking..something along the lines of eating healthier..
maybe maybe
- ANSWER:
  Eat less. Only healthy food. No greasy, fast food or high carbs.
  
  More exercise.
QUESTION:
what are some healthy weight loss foods?
i work out from 2 hours a day id just like to know what foods to eat if i wanted to lose weight. like, whats healthy? veges grilled chicken and fish....any ideas?
- ANSWER:
  Pretty much all vegetables are good. Some have a little more calories than others but generally they have few calories and lots of fiber. Also, if you like bread or pasta, try to eat whole wheat and make sure they don't just "contain" wheat but actually are whole wheat. They not only have fiber and less processed grains, but whole wheat has been found to have other health benefits as well. Try to drink plenty of fluids but not juice or soda. Drink water, and if you don't like just plain water, drink flavored seltzer waters that don't have calories or very few. People don't realize it when they drink all their calories because they don't feel full. Turkey has less fat than chicken, and make sure you eat baked chicken or saute it in a small amount of olive oil and use seasonings for flavoring (i.e. spices, garlic, onions, etc.). Try to avoid too much salt because that can make you retain water. You do need some sodium in your diet though. That's it for now. Good luck.
QUESTION:
What are some good weight loss foods and workouts for guys...?
That has MOOBS! An you want to get rid of them fassssttttt!!
Tell me what food to eat, and which foods not to?
Also, what workout plans should I do and for how long.
Lay everything out for me please.
An serious answers only please!
MOOBS are [man boobs] for people who may not know.
- ANSWER:
  Most people claim that "man boobs" are caused by a hormone imbalance... what they don't realise is that this isn't the "root cause". A hormone imbalance doesn't just happen, something has to trigger it.
  
  Our bodies are made up of over 75 trillion cells. To stay vibrant and healthy they need 3 key elements...
  
  1) Oxygen
  2) Minerals
  3) Being able to get rid of their waste
  
  Because the western diet and lifestyle is so poor, our cells are seriously deprived (and these are the very building blocks on which we live). As a result some die, but even more worryingly; some mutate. Also, our bodies surround the pollution in fat to protect us from the harm it can cause.
  
  This is the real reasoning for a build up of fat in the chest.
  
  # Here's the crucial advice - Try this for the next 10 days and judge by your own results...
  
  1) At least 70% of your diet should come from vegetables. The cells in your chest need the minerals to become healthy again.
  
  2) Drink 3-4 litres of pure water a day. Water has been proven to remove fatty deposits almost immediately. It also contains essential minerals.
  
  3) Exercise aerobically for at least 20 minutes everyday. Your body has an internal sewage system called the lymph system. However, in order to get all the junk out, it needs to be manually pumped through deep breathing. By doing so, you're getting oxygen to the cells and getting rid of the waste.
  
  Understanding the cause of "man boobs" is just the beginning.
  
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QUESTION:
What are some good weight loss foods/drinks?
Im looking for some foods that will aid in my effort to lose about 20 pounds from now until the end of summer.

It would be ideal if anyone would recommend some foods/drinks and give a brief description of the health benefit (ex. green tea - boosts metabolism)
EDIT.
i know i need to exercise.
im keeping my vigorous exercise plan from last summer where i lost 4 inches off my waist

Just need the additional help.
- ANSWER:
  Egg whites, cantaloupe, cottage cheese.....These are my main things I keep in my diet.
  Lots of water, and one Synergy Kombucha tea drink a day.
QUESTION:
What are the top 5 best weight loss foods?
i want to be healther and lose a few pounds.
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Anyone know any good specific foods weight loss diets?
Okay so I'm looking for a good effective weight loss diet that involves eating specific foods, I'm not just talking about those basic suggestions about eating fruit and veg and cutting out junk, I need something a bit more specific as exercise isn't quite doing it for me so does anyone know any specific foods I could eat for a certain amount of time to lose a certain amount of weight?! 10 points best answer! Thank you! Xxxx
- ANSWER:
  You're best off to see a dietitian in regards to this!
  
  Depends what kind of diet you want, there are thousands out there. Do you want a quick two week diet or a long term diet?
  
  Try the heart foundation soup diet, this incorporates veges and fruits and soup one week then introduces carbs the next. Be warned this is a fad diet, and they don't really work unless you have super duper amazing will power, to not binge the week after completing it. Your body may also go through shock. It does work initially, i've tried it, the hard part is sticking to it and trying to eat healthy after you've done the diet. http://www.everydiet.org/diet/sacred-heart-diet
  
  Don't give up on the execise! It may not be working cause you're probably eating too much still. If the workouts are too strenuous then just do walking, an hour brisk walking a day is good exercise, walk the dog or the neighbours dog. Walk with a friend, join the gym with a friend so that exercise becomes fun and you want to do it.
QUESTION:
What are some Awesome weight loss foods?
Im 14, 5'7 and 169 lbs.
Ive always been on the heavier side ever sence my dad passed away.
Im trying to think of some really delicious foods that I can eat. They would have to be filling, and very tasty haha. I love food, and always have
Im just trying to love food, and eat the great foods, while keeping a thinner body.
Any i deas on what foods I should eat more or less of?
- ANSWER:
  I agree with the first person who answered this
  
  Instead of GRILLED chicken, cook BAKED chicken.
  Instead of DEEP-FRIED fish, cook STEAMED fish.
  Instead of vegetables that are too SALTY, try a vegetable soup with no salt (my mom did it once ).
  Try low-fat and high calcium foods, like low-fat milk.
  Eat wheat bars and brown rice or wholemeal bread
  In conclusion, do not cook your food with too much oil and salt.
  And I exercise for four hours every week. Maybe you should try that too
  
  I love food too, but I do not love to eat meat, beef, fish and other types of seafood I only eat vegetables, tofu and beans
  
  However, you don't need to follow me! O: I'm becoming vegetarian because I don't like meat~ If you love meat, then continue to eat it!
QUESTION:
What are the best foods for weight loss?
I want to lose weight and get nice and toned as fast as possible.
I'm starting yoga and I go to the gym as often as I can.

What are the best foods to increase your metabolism and weight loss?
Any recommendations for recipes or drinks and stuff would be appreciated :]]]
- ANSWER:
  The best food for weight loss is green vegetables and fruits. One shouldn't take heavy food like that contains any type of fats. One should drink much water. Water therapy is good for weight loss.
QUESTION:
What foods specifically promote weight loss?
I work out but i was curious as to what foods would help promote weight loss. I know that foods high in fibre are ideal but what else would help the process?
- ANSWER:
  check it out....Weight loss Tips
  
  http://on1place.blogspot.com
QUESTION:
Can a primary care doctor sell weight loss foods/supplements?
- ANSWER:
  There's no reason why they can't, but if my doctor was trying to sell me crap like Juice Plus or Jenny Craig, I would seek another doctor. They can give you prescription weight loss drugs, if you went trying to find weight loss help, you should check out your prescription options and ask him about them specifically (or the other doctor you choose to go to)
QUESTION:
What weight loss foods to eat?
weight loss foods to eat
- ANSWER:
  Try adding "calorie burning" activities to your daily routine. Simple ones might not need that much extra time but if you then keep at it they will add up.
  Maybe when you get home,,. instead of walking in just go round the block once. Or take the stairs instead of that elevator. Once a week, skip dinner but have a piece of celery instead. Whatever you do, stick to it, then when it has become routine, add more.
QUESTION:
What are some foods that are good for weight loss?
I drink a lot of green tea, and I hear pistachio nuts are good for you, are there any other healthy foods that promote weight loss? Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  anything organic and fillling w/little amounts of calories and grams of fat...and special k products
QUESTION:
What are your go-to Power Foods for weight loss?
already have a strict exercise regimen, have an event in 3 weeks, want to make the most of what I am eating, what are your power foods and quantities? foods that fill you up, taste good, and aid in the weight loss process.

examples:
1 oz walnuts
flavored yogurt
berries
- ANSWER:
  Cottage cheese (low fat)
  
  but thats more for muscle building... ricotta is as good with lower protein though.
QUESTION:
Weight Loss-foods to eat past 10pm?
I wanted to know the best foods to eat at night for weight/fat loss. I have a strict weights/cardio regime but I can't seem to not some fatty food late nights when the rest of the day I've been really careful w. what I eat. So what are the best food/drinks for that? Casein shake? More(anything helps)?
- ANSWER:
  my final meal for the day is fibrous complex carbs with a chicken at no later than 7pm, my starchy carbs are always eaten POST workout for breakfast or POST PM workout but never on their own - for 5 days then the fun begins and i carb up from Friday night till Sunday -7pm
  CKD
QUESTION:
What are the foods for weight loss diet?
I am 24 years old,Now my weight is 74kg,I am looking fat so,I want to reduce my weight as soon as possible.Now a days am doing physical activities but i really confused about my food style for diet.please tell me what food i have to take for breakfast,lunch and dinner instead of weight loss diet....
- ANSWER:
  here is the list of foods, separated into 3 categories:
  - good sources of protein
  - good sources of carbs
  - good sources of fat
  
  Good Sources Of Protein
  
  Chicken (without skin)
  Turkey (without skin)
  Lean cuts of beef
  Lean cuts of pork
  Lean cuts of lamb
  Lean cuts of veal
  Eggs
  Egg whites
  Tuna fish
  Salmon
  Shrimp
  Lobster
  Flounder
  Sardines
  Snapper
  Swordfish
  Trout
  Crab
  Clams
  Scallops
  Milk (2% or skim)
  Cottage cheese (low fat/non fat)
  Yogurt (low fat/non fat)
  Tofu
  Black beans
  Garbanzo beans (aka chick peas)
  Kidney beans
  Lentils
  Lima beans
  Navy beans
  Pinto beans
  Miso
  Soybeans
  Peanuts
  Almonds
  Cashews
  Hazelnuts
  Pecans
  Pistachio nuts
  Natural peanut butter
  Pumpkin seeds
  Sunflower seeds
  Protein powder, protein shakes and protein bars
  
  Good Sources Of Carbs
  Brown Rice
  100% whole wheat bread
  100% whole wheat bagels
  100% whole wheat pita bread
  Whole wheat/whole grain pasta
  Sweet potatoes
  Yams
  Oatmeal
  Buckwheat
  Bulgur
  Bran cereals
  Garbanzo beans (aka chick peas)
  Kidney beans
  Black beans
  Lentils
  Navy beans
  Pinto beans
  Lima Beans
  
  (Fruits And Vegetables)
  Apple
  Orange
  Plum
  Banana
  Grapes
  Strawberries
  Peaches
  Pears
  Cantaloupe
  Pineapple
  Broccoli
  Brussels sprouts
  Cabbage
  Asparagus
  Spinach
  Lettuce
  Romaine lettuce
  Avocado
  Cucumber
  Eggplant
  Tomato
  Cauliflower
  Celery
  Turnip
  Bok choy
  Mushrooms
  Peppers
  Green peas
  
  Good Sources Of Fat
  Salmon
  Mackerel
  Herring
  Anchovies
  Sardines
  Scallops
  Halibut
  Fish oil supplements (I use this brand)
  Peanuts
  Almonds
  Walnuts
  Cashews
  Natural peanut butter
  Olive oil (extra-virgin)
  Flax seeds
  Flax seed oil
  Pumpkin seeds
  Sunflower seeds
QUESTION:
Good Weight loss Foods? Fast and Easy to make a must.?
I have decided to try to lose a few pounds but have no clue what I should be eating. I hate to and therefore never cook. I eat hot pockets for lunch and Mcdonald's for dinner usually. So I need good fod ideas for my new weight loss plan. But it has to be fast easy stuff. Like Natural foods (besides all the fruits and veggies) and wrap ideas and what kind of wraps I should use. And if there are any processed foods that are less than terrible for me. And just for the record I am not a big chicken fan. Except for processes chicken slices which I am sure are not healthy ) Any other tips you have are welcome. I really want to succeed this time. Excerise ideas would be welcome too as I plan to start one of those as well. I understand I need both healthy food and excersise to lose the weight and keep it off. That is why it is so important to me to make it as easy to fit into my lifestyle. So i'll stick with it, so any loss will be for life.
- ANSWER:
  I think that this is a battle you will face for a lifetime unless you decide to change your lifestyle. Hot pockets and McDonalds are not good food choices. You have to prepare your foods.
  
  Simply eating fruits and veggies everyday require some thought. Go to http://www.mypyramid.gov and find out what you should be eating everyday. How you choose to prepare those foods is your choice- simple cooking techniques are easy to learn - and a salad with no-low cal dressing, a piece of fruit, and a container of yogurt, is as simple as anything to fix for lunch. Learning to eat fish is a lifeline to maintain weight loss.
  
  Make sure you buy at least 3 servings EACH of fruit and vegetables for each day. No cooking involved!! I make sure I buy 21 pieces/servings of fruit every week.
QUESTION:
Whats a good grocery list for weight loss foods?
I wanna lose probally 60+lbs
- ANSWER:
  here is the list of foods, separated into 3 categories:
  - good sources of protein
  - good sources of carbs
  - good sources of fat
  
  Good Sources Of Protein
  
  Chicken (without skin)
  Turkey (without skin)
  Lean cuts of beef
  Lean cuts of pork
  Lean cuts of lamb
  Lean cuts of veal
  Eggs
  Egg whites
  Tuna fish
  Salmon
  Shrimp
  Lobster
  Flounder
  Sardines
  Snapper
  Swordfish
  Trout
  Crab
  Clams
  Scallops
  Milk (2% or skim)
  Cottage cheese (low fat/non fat)
  Yogurt (low fat/non fat)
  Tofu
  Black beans
  Garbanzo beans (aka chick peas)
  Kidney beans
  Lentils
  Lima beans
  Navy beans
  Pinto beans
  Miso
  Soybeans
  Peanuts
  Almonds
  Cashews
  Hazelnuts
  Pecans
  Pistachio nuts
  Natural peanut butter
  Pumpkin seeds
  Sunflower seeds
  Protein powder, protein shakes and protein bars
  
  Good Sources Of Carbs
  Brown Rice
  100% whole wheat bread
  100% whole wheat bagels
  100% whole wheat pita bread
  Whole wheat/whole grain pasta
  Sweet potatoes
  Yams
  Oatmeal
  Buckwheat
  Bulgur
  Bran cereals
  Garbanzo beans (aka chick peas)
  Kidney beans
  Black beans
  Lentils
  Navy beans
  Pinto beans
  Lima Beans
  
  (Fruits And Vegetables)
  Apple
  Orange
  Plum
  Banana
  Grapes
  Strawberries
  Peaches
  Pears
  Cantaloupe
  Pineapple
  Broccoli
  Brussels sprouts
  Cabbage
  Asparagus
  Spinach
  Lettuce
  Romaine lettuce
  Avocado
  Cucumber
  Eggplant
  Tomato
  Cauliflower
  Celery
  Turnip
  Bok choy
  Mushrooms
  Peppers
  Green peas
  
  Good Sources Of Fat
  Salmon
  Mackerel
  Herring
  Anchovies
  Sardines
  Scallops
  Halibut
  Fish oil supplements
  Peanuts
  Almonds
  Walnuts
  Cashews
  Natural peanut butter
  Olive oil (extra-virgin)
  Flax seeds
  Flax seed oil
  Pumpkin seeds
  Sunflower seeds
QUESTION:
what are some good weight loss foods?
looking to lose a few pounds, what are some good supporting foods?
- ANSWER:
  Try: http://www.bestinternetfind.solutionsarticles.com/Lose-Weight?id=xh8q
  It's a normal (non drastic) diet that works.
QUESTION:
What are some tasty foods for weight loss in the summer?
What are some good ideas or recipes for delicious foods that can help you lose weight in the summer?
- ANSWER:
  You don’t need to starve yourself, nor do you need to start a crazy diet to look good in your new swimsuit. Summer weight loss can be best achieved through consuming fewer calories than you burn, and by choosing healthier foods to eat. It’s easier to make better food choices in the summer – heavier food choices and meals full of calories are a turn off from the heat of the summer months. The best summer weight loss foods are those that you don’t need to slave away in the kitchen to prepare, and they are light and refreshing!
  
  The easiest way to cut back on calories is to eat more vegetables and fruits, as recommended by experts. That’s one of the best weight loss tips! Because produce is at its best during the summertime, it’s great to enjoy delicious fruits and vegetables from your local markets and grocery stores. Produce is also full of good antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and fiber too! Enjoy as much as you want as well – don’t limit your portions, as you can’t hurt yourself from enjoying such healthy foods!
  
  If you’re looking to save some time making your meals, add prepared foods like soups and chicken to your fresh produce. It might end up costing you a little more, but you’ll really save time in the long run. Here are some examples of great foods to enjoy that can promote quick weight loss:
  
  Grilled Veggies
  You can use grilled onions, zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, asparagus, garlic, and eggplant to make tasty and healthy quick weight loss foods like:
  
  •Grilled vegetable, ricotta, and fresh herb pasta and frittatas
  •Grilled vegetable pitas
  •Grilled vegetable and goat cheese salads
  
  Salads
  There’s no formal recipe needed when creating a delicious salad. They can also be made up fast for a quick and healthy meal. Rinse off and slice up your fresh produce. Add some fruits, vegetables, low-fat cheese, toasted nuts, fresh salad greens, and some light raspberry vinaigrette or ginger. You can complete your meal by adding a whole grain roll.
  Also, try a good bean or whole-grain salad such as wheatberry or tabouli.
  If you decide to flavor your salad with fresh herbs from the garden, you can save calories by adding less dressing. You can also add some meat or fish, as long as it’s done lightly.
  
  Chilled Soups
  Another great choice for a low-calorie meal is cold soup. Gazpacho and cucumber-dill soup are both great beginnings to delicious meals. You’ll be able to eat less and feel more full by beginning your meal with a nice tasty low-cal or broth-based soup.
  
  Fruit-Based Desserts
  Instead of choosing a traditional dessert rich in calories, satisfy your cravings and sweet tooth with a more natural dessert, such as:
  
  •Grilled banana sundaes made with low-fat ice cream
  •Frozen grapes
  •A chocolate-covered frozen banana
  •Grilled white peaches with blackberries and honey
  •Grilled pineapple with rum and pecans
  •Frozen, dark, sweet cherries
  
  Watermelon
  
  A crisp and juicy slice of watermelon is not just a great summer weight loss fruit, but it’s very refreshing as well! Also, because half of the watermelon is made from water, it can satisfy your thirst as well!
  
  Low- and No-Calorie Beverages
  Smoothies, sodas, sweetened teas, and sweetened specialty coffee drinks are all easy to drink when it’s hot outside, but they can have a surprisingly high calorie count. Keep an eye out for drinks like that since you’ll be drinking a lot during the summer to quench your thirst. Also remember that drinks can help you stay cooler from the heat, but they usually don’t have any affect on your appetite. You can still enjoy refreshing treats and drinks while you maintain your diet during the summer!
QUESTION:
Most effective weight loss foods?
What are the foods that you eat on a daily basis to improve your weight loss?
- ANSWER:
  Oatmeals seems to keep my hunger intake, and I usually sprinkle some almonds in it too.
  
  Fruits and vegetables are great as well. I highly recommend snacking on apples, oranges, and bananas rather than things like potato chips, cookies and pastries. As well, if you need something sweet for a quick fix and a crunch, you could opt for a caramel rice cake - I love those. Rice cakes can even be bases for meals, they have recipes online.
  
  As well, you could make wraps at home or pitas. Pitas can be used as bases for home made pizzas or you could use flat bread. Important thing is to try to cook at home so you know what you're putting in your food.
QUESTION:
Weight loss foods for 14 year old?
Okay so my friend is a little overweight and wants to lose about 20 pounds. She wants to start excersizing and eat healthier except, she doesn't know how to cook so any of the healthy recipes I give her out of like my fitness magazines and stuff she won't use. What is a list of about 10 - 20 things that she can buy at the store that works and is healthy?
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Are there any foods that promote weight loss?
I'm not talking about replacement foods (Diet/low cal) or eating less. I mean is there any food that actually promotes a hike in metabolic rate or a loss of weight.
- ANSWER:
  Yes, I only know of a few though. You should Google that question, you'll probably find tons of articles on that topic.
  
  I do know of these:
  
  - spicy hot food like jalapeno peppers/banana peppers help rev up your metabolism,
  - fibre of course
  - proteins help burn fat
  - celery is negative calories, you use up more energy to digest it than you get from eating it!
QUESTION:
foods that help weight loss?
besides acai becuase i cant rly get that right now,,
lol
ANY Other foods that help with weight loss, foods that help burn fat like i hear tuna is supposed to be great, as well as excersising and all that ya knoww..im rly trying to lose ten pounds in 3 weeks and i need to know some foods that will help me do soo. I dont eat junk food or any of that, btw!

THANKS!
- ANSWER:
  I personally don't believe there is a miracle food that can help you lose weight, no matter how many scientific breakthroughs people and advertisements try to tell you. You lose weight through eating balanced meals and making sure you are eating enough calories.
  
  Every food is unique, what one food has the other doesn't, and so forth.
  
  Junk food is a problem, it is not a real food, it is not natural, you do not grow potato chips from the ground, it doesn't contain nutrients, these are the things your body isn't suppose to put in.
  
  Eat foods that are high in fiber, and those foods are nature's vegetables and fruits, they keep you full. Along with this, eat meats, and grains.
QUESTION:
Really good weight loss foods?
Does anyone know of any foods that can assist in losing weight that don't taste like cardboard? I have tried some different low fat/low calorie recipes but they all seem to taste very bland. I am looking for some snacks or small meals that have a good taste and will also help with my dieting. Thanks!
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
are there any good weight loss foods or some plan that you guys might have tried?
i got huge belly i seriously wanna lose some weight with out too much exercise anyone got good tip or an effective plan
thanks
- ANSWER:
  Well you need some exercise. The fact is you need to burn more calories than you consume. There is no pill or magic diet that will help you lose weight and keep it off.
  
  If you are truly serious, rid your house of junk food and start a healthy lifestyle. Eat eggs, fruit, yogurt or whole grain cereal for breakfast. If you need a little snack try fruit or cheese. Eat plenty of lean meat and veggies.
  
  I lost 20 lbs a few years back and never gained it back. It is effortless now.
  
  For instance for breakfast this morning I had some FiberOne cereal (I always keep a FiberOne bar in my purse in case I am hungry when I am out). For lunch I had 2 boiled eggs, a couple cubes of cheese and some grapes. If I am hungry mid afternoon, I will probably have some broccoli, califlour and baby carrots with some ranch dip. For dinner I am making a nice big veggie salad with a pouch of tuna with some homemade dressing. I love the salads with grilled chicken too. I make them huge to really fill me up every kind of veggie under the sun, sometimes I add nuts or apple slices or grapes.
  
  Change it up, keep it fun and just eat as few processed foods as possible. I also do a nice long, fast walk everyday.
QUESTION:
what are some foods that will help speed up my weight loss?
Hey all!
I'm wondering if you guys knew of any foods that would help my weight loss process, or any foods that personally helped you lose weight?:)
I'm trying to shed a few lbs by working out every day and eating the right foods.
- ANSWER:
  Here are my ten top tips to tip the scales your way:
  CREATE YOUR OWN VIRTUAL REALITY.
  
  # EAT NUTRITIOUS WHOLE FOODS.
  
  # ELIMINATE HIGH GLYCEMIC FOODS.
  
  # DRINK PLENTY OF PURE LIQUIDS.
  
  # MOVE YOUR BODY. BUILD MUSCLE.
  
  # INCREASE HIGH FIBER FOODS.
  
  # CUT OUT BAD FATS, ADD GOOD ONES.
  
  # ENJOY DOING IT YOUR WAY.
  
  # HAVE A SIMPLE ORGANIZED PLAN.
  
  # FORGIVE YOURSELF AND MOVE ON.
  
  Drink More water is a good way for everyone
QUESTION:
Is chicken ,steak, gammon good weight loss foods?
Can you lose weight while eating these meats?
- ANSWER:
  I advise you to drink green tea 1-3 glasses per day
  green tea speeds up your metabolism
  drink lots and lots of water 8 glasses each day.
  do not snack
  do not drink soda
  go on the half off diet only eat half of what you would usually eat and give or throw the rest away
  if you are really hungry and you've had all your daily meals snack on fruits ( oranges, apples, bananas )
QUESTION:
Can I use an Acai berry supplement from Whole Foods for weight loss?
There are many free risk trials on the internet promoting an Acai Berry weight loss supplement. I have researched the ingredients but have not found anything stating that one works better than the others. It would be less stressful for me to go the a nutrition store and buy it in person rather than to place an order online and haveing to wait for the delivery, not including what they charge me if I don't cancel the free trial (about ).
- ANSWER:
  Acai berry pills are a waste of money and don't work. The juice may taste nice but neither the juice nor the pills will help you.
  
  You are right to be worried about ordering on line - there are a lot of scams around. Type in "acai berry scams" to the search for questions and read answers. Many people have lost a lot of money.
  
  All you need to lose weight is a good healthy diet and exercise
QUESTION:
What is good healthy/weight loss foods ?? not meals just snacks thx hope you can help!!?
- ANSWER:
  Fruits
QUESTION:
How can I get my parents to buy 'weight loss' foods?
They buy fruits and veges but also a LOT of carbs. How can I ask them to because when I try to eat healthily they think I'm going anorexic and not getting enough fuel to keep me going when what they don't know is that I AM, just earlier in the day when I should and less in the evenings which is the only time we eat together! It's hard... any tips?
- ANSWER:
  1. Write a food journal that can show them that you are eating enough,
  
  2. Show them evidence that eating a healthy diet is good for long term health and that eating junk will lead to long term problems; you'll have to set this up like a science report.
QUESTION:
What are the best foods to eat for weight loss?
I have read that to lose weight more efficiently, one should eat 5-6 small meals per day instead of 3 big ones. What are the best foods to eat at these small meals to keep me from getting too hungry and promote weight loss?
- ANSWER:
  try to eat a balance diet get all the fruits veggies meats dairy and grains you're suppose to, try to eat lean meats poultry and fish instead of red meat(for instance i use ground turkey instead of ground beef and turkey bacon instead of pork bacon)or at least get lean beef, avoid fast food[fried], grill or bake foods as much as possible instead of frying, eat whole wheat bread instead of regular
  
  snacks:
  nuts(try to avoid too much salt), airpopped popcorn is great if u dont or at least watch how much salt and butter you put on it, fruits, veggies, dry cereal(corn flakes, shredded wheats, cherrios),oatmeal, yogurt(watch the sugary ones)rice cakes, salads....if you really need to cheat get baked chips instead of regular, oatmeal[raisin] cookies instead of oreos and chocolate chip, or look for 100 calorie packs they have like oreo flavored baked wafer snacks which is a pretty fair size and taste with only 100cals in the whole bag
  
  drinks:
  alot of people get a good bulk of their daily calories from what they drink so avoid sodas, watch sugary fruit drinks and juices, i recommend you drink at least one cup of tea per day(preferably unsweetened). tea has no calorie(if not sweetened) green tea is better known for its aiding weight lost but if you do not like the taste white tea has a milder taste and snapple has tea bags that are infused with natural fruit flavor(still calorie free) which tastes pretty good, and of course water you pretty much cant go wrong with water very healthy
  
  allow yourself a cheat day every once in a while dont pig out but you can bend your diet a lil(bend not break). your body will eventually adapt to your new eating habits. i'll tell you from experience once i started really getting in shape for kickboxing i stopped eating junk food and fast food and im at the point where not only do i not crave it any more but actually eating it makes me feel sick
  
  healthy food is expensive becuz its easier to keep artificial and processed foods longer, while healthier foods go bad faster. take trans fat for example worse fat you can eat it has no nutritional value but its used becuz it has a much longer shelf-life(though many people are starting to stop using trans fats). think about what last longer a bag of doritos in the pantry or strawberries in the fridge? what about the urban legend that a twinkie can survive a nuclear blast? junk foods are easier to manufacture and keep therefore costing less
  
  good luck and i hope you reach your goals in a healthy manner
QUESTION:
What are some good, yummy weight loss foods?
- ANSWER:
  here is the list of foods, separated into 3 categories:
  - good sources of protein
  - good sources of carbs
  - good sources of fat
  
  Good Sources Of Protein
  
  Chicken (without skin)
  Turkey (without skin)
  Lean cuts of beef
  Lean cuts of pork
  Lean cuts of lamb
  Lean cuts of veal
  Eggs
  Egg whites
  Tuna fish
  Salmon
  Shrimp
  Lobster
  Flounder
  Sardines
  Snapper
  Swordfish
  Trout
  Crab
  Clams
  Scallops
  Milk (2% or skim)
  Cottage cheese (low fat/non fat)
  Yogurt (low fat/non fat)
  Tofu
  Black beans
  Garbanzo beans (aka chick peas)
  Kidney beans
  Lentils
  Lima beans
  Navy beans
  Pinto beans
  Miso
  Soybeans
  Peanuts
  Almonds
  Cashews
  Hazelnuts
  Pecans
  Pistachio nuts
  Natural peanut butter
  Pumpkin seeds
  Sunflower seeds
  Protein powder, protein shakes and protein bars
  
  Good Sources Of Carbs
  Brown Rice
  100% whole wheat bread
  100% whole wheat bagels
  100% whole wheat pita bread
  Whole wheat/whole grain pasta
  Sweet potatoes
  Yams
  Oatmeal
  Buckwheat
  Bulgur
  Bran cereals
  Garbanzo beans (aka chick peas)
  Kidney beans
  Black beans
  Lentils
  Navy beans
  Pinto beans
  Lima Beans
  
  (Fruits And Vegetables)
  Apple
  Orange
  Plum
  Banana
  Grapes
  Strawberries
  Peaches
  Pears
  Cantaloupe
  Pineapple
  Broccoli
  Brussels sprouts
  Cabbage
  Asparagus
  Spinach
  Lettuce
  Romaine lettuce
  Avocado
  Cucumber
  Eggplant
  Tomato
  Cauliflower
  Celery
  Turnip
  Bok choy
  Mushrooms
  Peppers
  Green peas
  
  Good Sources Of Fat
  Salmon
  Mackerel
  Herring
  Anchovies
  Sardines
  Scallops
  Halibut
  Fish oil supplements (I use this brand)
  Peanuts
  Almonds
  Walnuts
  Cashews
  Natural peanut butter
  Olive oil (extra-virgin)
  Flax seeds
  Flax seed oil
  Pumpkin seeds
  Sunflower seeds
QUESTION:
What would be the best foods for weight loss?
People always say go on a diet but eat enough protein, and carbohydrates, but they don't say specific foods or how you should eat of them and is protein gives me muscle then what and how much should i eat?
- ANSWER:
  The best foods for weight loss are lean meat and reduced carbs. Try to stay away from white foods like potatoes and sugar, especially things with high fructose corn syrup (the worst-it fools your body into thinking your even hungrier)
  
  Snack with nuts and carrots/ celery. Don't make the mistake of reducing your food intake or your body will go into austerity mode and your metabolism will slow down.
  
  Speeding up your metabolism with exercise combined with the above is a surefire recipe for attaining your natural weight and maintaining it.
QUESTION:
Weight loss foods?
I need some good food chioces. I need to lose some weight, I have a 7 month old and I am still carrying the baby weight with me. I go to school from 8-2 and work from 3-9 then come home to do it all over again. I have very little time for exercise so I want to try to eat some foods to target weight loss. Right now I am kind of a stress eater, I feel very bad about the weight I've gained and anytime someone says something to me about it I get very upset and eat. I really need to do something about it and I think that making better food choices will help. So if someone could give me a list of fat loss targeting foods that would be great. Thanks
- ANSWER:
  I knew in both a well-educated and intuitive sense the diet that I needed, wanted, and believed in, but it hadn’t quite jelled in my mind until I saw it in The Fat Resistance Diet (Broadway Books, 2005), by Leo Galland, M.D. As soon as I did I knew it was for me and my family, not just for weight loss, but for life. I am very partial to the work of Dr. Galland, as he is dedicated to the leading edge science of healthy nutrition and holistic healing, and his other books have become bibles in my family. This one will be, too. I began the diet the day after I saw the book, and I am here to herald it far and wide as a disease-fighting diet that can bring vibrant health. Here is why:
  For more info read the article below.
  You need to live healthy eat better and excersice. There are no easy ways out.
  Good Luck
  Peace
  GG
QUESTION:
Weight loss foods for rapid weight loss?
Over the christmas break i weighed myself & i gained like 7 pounds
Is there any types of food combinations i can eat to rapidly lose weight?
besides fruit & vegetables
I heard something about balancing meals with fast& slow catbs & proteins but idk which foods have those
- ANSWER:
  Nope, there isn't such food, because it depends upon the quantity of food.
QUESTION:
What are some foods that help with weight loss?
Obviously fruits, vegetables, etc. are essential to any diet, but what are some specific foods that can help a bit more with weight loss? I heard about green tea and grapefruits already.

Also, a question about green tea: how are you supposed to drink it? Are you allowed to put in some sugar or something, because I personally need to put in a little something because I can't stand the taste of green tea alone.

Thanks! =)
- ANSWER:
  Hey,
  Green tea is more effective without the sugar but it will still boost your metabolism.
  
  The following is a list of food that burns more calories than it gives. You are essentially loosing weight just by eating it:
  THE Best- celery
  
  asparagus
  beets
  broccoli
  cabbage (green)
  carrots
  cauliflower
  celery
  chicory
  chili peppers
  cucumbers
  endive
  garlic
  lettuce
  onions
  papayas
  spinach
  turnip
  zucchini
  apples
  cranberries
  grapefruit
  lemons
  mangoes
  oranges
  pineapple
  raspberries
  strawberries
  tangerines
  
  Hope I helped!
  M
QUESTION:
healthy foods for weight loss?
I'm a 15 year old girl. Over the summer I was watching what I was eating and exercising everyday and I lost 20 lbs. Since school started I haven't been working out as much and I have let my eating habits slip. I'm starting to run everyday again. I just need to improve my diet. What are some good healthy weight loss foods? And I pack a lunch for school. Any lunch ideas?
Answers would be fantastic. I'll pick a best. (:
- ANSWER:
  Good Protein
  Chicken (without skin)
  Turkey (without skin)
  Lean cuts of beef
  Lean cuts of pork
  Lean cuts of lamb
  Lean cuts of veal
  Eggs
  Egg whites
  Tuna fish
  Salmon
  
  Good Carb Sources
  Brown Rice
  100% whole wheat bread
  100% whole wheat bagels
  100% whole wheat pita bread
  Whole wheat/whole grain pasta
  Sweet potatoes
  Yams
  Oatmeal
  Buckwheat
  Bulgur
  Bran cereals
  
  Some Good Fruits and Veggies
  Apple
  Orange
  Plum
  Banana
  Grapes
  Strawberries
  Peaches
  Pears
  Cantaloupe
  Pineapple
  Broccoli
  
  Salmon
  Mackerel
  Herring
  Anchovies
  Sardines
  Scallops
  Halibut
  Fish oil supplements
  Peanuts
  
  This should get you started.
QUESTION:
Did you PERSONALLY experience WEIGHT loss eating ORGANIC foods??
I think this would be a logical question to ask since it is widely known all that junk/hormones/preservatives 'they' pump into foods/meats ect.
Girls extra extra young developing breasts, guys getting slight boobs [from obviously the synthetic estrogens in meats,ect]
SO,
just curious to know, if your one who made the great awesome decision of switching just about completely over to organic foods, if you experienced 'natural weight loss'. You know, consuming your norm, only in organics.
THANK YOU!!
)
I eat very little to no junk foods.
Hmmm ... does one TRUELY feel better when eating allllllllll organics??
I'm CURIOUS )
I'll probably start buying a lot more of them from now on
- ANSWER:
  thats just a bunch of $hit just for the farmers to make more money, all that stuff is grown the same way
QUESTION:
Weight-Loss Foods For Lunch?
For Breakfast - Eggs or bread w/ yogurt

For Lunch - ?

For Dinner - White Rice + White Chicken with one spoonful of non-dairy yogurt.

I want to lose buttocks fat, so what weight-loss foods should I have for lunch?
- ANSWER:
  A lot of raw vegetables, very small amounts of dressing. Most fish and chicken is good if you don't fry/batter it.
QUESTION:
what are the weight loss foods??
I heard that there is certain foods that help weight loss. does anyone know what those foods are?
and also it said that if you eat more than 3 times a day it will actually speed up weight loss. how does that happen and what do you eat?
thank you!!
- ANSWER:
  food good for diets
  
  1.eggs
  2.meats
  3.peanuts and nuts
  4fruit
  5.vegies
  6. ice cream skinny cow and weight wathcer ice cream
  7 low fat wallfes and pancakes
  8. sugar free pudding and jello
  9. kashi ceral
  10.fat free cheese
  11.yougurt
  12.cottage chese
  13. milk
  14.go lean bars and luna bars
  15 peanutbutter
  16. sandwitches penutbutter and fluff or jelly
  17.tuna
  18. low fat luch meats
QUESTION:
Are there any foods that actually promote weight loss?
Yes, I know that fruits and veggies are generally the route to go as it's nearly a no-lose situation but what about all this other stuff I'm reading about? Fiber & wheat? Rice? Grapefruit? Are there really foods within our categories of groups that can stimulate weight loss, aside from just dieting alone? If so, which foods stimulate? Which are "false friends"?
- ANSWER:
  A friend of mine found this website that talks about some great diet foods. They use what are called super foods and a good workout regimen that allows them to really cut off the pounds. You can check out the source I provided for this information. Hopefully it will help you out like it helped her out.
QUESTION:
What are good weight-loss foods?
I would like to lose about 10 kilos for the New year. Any tips would be appreciated.
- ANSWER:
  veggies are good they will fill you up and will help ou lose weight, drinking lots of water will help also, eat low fat foods and lots of water cut down on the pop , and get moving more if your already not and stay away from lots and lots of bread
QUESTION:
Weight-loss foods? Help me?
I'm 14 and a size 11. I'd like to lose some weight in my stomach area. I know that's not possible, because it's targeted weight-loss. I walk about a mile, at least, a day. My only huge drawback is my dad buys all the unhealthy food you could think of. Pies, cake, cookies, brownies, all that. What are some healthy foods I can add to the grocery list? Breakfasts, lunches and dinner foods.. some snack foods, and even low-fat baked goods mix if that exists.
Thanks a lot!
- ANSWER:
  fruits and veggies. all the healty stuff is on the outside edges of the store. its not found in the rows! if ur eating junk food and u dont want to eat anymore..give it to dad or cover it in salt..yuck! u can also look up healty ways to make the junk food he likes. i eat everything sugar free and u cant taste the diffrence!
  
  u can safly loose 2 to 3 lbs a week like i did. it took me 9 months to lose 90 lbs. everyday is filled the choices..keep making the right ones and ur weight will fly off. jus breathing and relaxing u burn somthing like 1400 so jus make sure that ur burning more then ur consuming.
  
  u can check out youtube for free vidioes too. i do hip hop abs with shaun t and super abs with billy blanks! i am now learning to belly dance..all cuz of the free vidoes there. i look so good i git hit on by guys 1/2 my age!
  
  what else helped me was when i put up a calender and i marked off what i did on each day and i felt better with th most days marked, and it was in my livingroom right where i see it all the time! good luck.
  
  work out everyday..alteast cardio. and push urself harder. i too was at a plautue then i relized i was doing "light" weights..when i wanted to have my muscle burn my fat!
  
  another tip is to git like 3 lunch bags (the cooler type) and make up all the food that u will eat for the day and put it in 1, making 3 bags at a time will help on days when u dont feel like the hassle u can grab one and go. it works for me, i fill mine with 100 calorie pack of chips, gum, fruit and a few powers to add to my drinks. i freeze 3 water bottle and not only can i drink them but they keep my food cold!
  
  and what is ur calorie intake? are u maxing out everyday? i found for me that staying under 1000 worked better for me! join sparkpeople.com that is an awsome site. u can download a diet plan and a workout plan. plus there is tons of info and tips!
QUESTION:
Does eating low calorie foods promote weight loss?
For example, tonight for dinner I ate a salad, cooked spinach, and cherries. I felt super full after eating it but that meal only accounts to 200 calories (or less). And for breakfast I'll consume about 250-300. (nonfat yogurt, nonfat milk, and fruit) all my meals are like that and I'm never hungry between meals. I don't feel empty or as If I don't eat enough. So does a diet like this help with weight loss or does it make it not happen? (I also work out)
Thanks so much in advance.
- ANSWER:
  Yes, it helps. It's smart eating. Just make sure your macronutrient ratios are good. They should be about 55/20/25 (%calories from carbs/fats/protein respectively).
  
  Fat loss is all about the calorie.
  
  Good luck and good health!!
  
  ♠
QUESTION:
What are the healthiest foods for rapid detox and weight loss?
I would like to go on a cleanse and start a healthy regimen for the new year. What are the best foods/combinations to do a detox and then a weight loss regimen? Are these cleansers like Puristat a bunch of hog wash or are they any good? I know to keep a low carb, low sugar, low fat diet, but are there any super food secrets I should know? Or juicing recipes that are great? Thanks so much!
- ANSWER:
  I was just watching a segment on channel 3 news in Cleveland OHio about detoxing... I tried one that really did seem to work well... as long as I followed it to the t... which I didn't
  
  Anyway the segment basicially said that all the detox systems on the shelves aren't worth a whole lot, and basicially don't do a whole lot as a matter of fact when they contacted the companies they couldn't even tell you what detoxing is.... interesting
  
  anyway at the end of the segment all she said was that PLENTY of water and TONS of greens (veggies that are green... the greener the better)... I would add to that myself spices.. like cayenne pepper or the like or maybe some tabassico sauce (great metabo booster as well)
  
  I'm not saying that the detox boxes don't work but if you want a decent on your going to have to pay upwards 50 bucks.... and you may have a decent system that will work pretty effectivetly...
  
  also there is also the master clense diet... which is water lemon (squeeze in the water) a table spoon of maple syrup, and a table spoon of cayanne pepper.... 3 times a day, with 8 ounces of water...
  this is a fasting cleanse so you don't eat for 3-5 days depending.... but it doesn't detox... it just makes you poo and starve... but you lose the weight...
  
  I'd recommend TONS of WATER and GREEN VEGGIES.... stick to that for about 2 weeks (qhich is what a detox program calls for) your clean yourself out and be ready for a great start to a new life... P.S. as an added bonus----- you can take the money that you would have spent and go get yourself a colonic...yum.,