Weight loss doesn't have to be a mystery. Instead of eating whatever food is currently in your refrigerator, focus on creating balanced meal plans that incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein and whole grains into every meal. Choosing foods that are nutritious and low in saturated fat and calories will allow you to lose weight without feeling hungry. Rather than forcing yourself to eat nothing but salad for lunch and dinner, use fruit and vegetables to fill out a meal that is satisfying and also nutritious.
Tips and Warnings
- Cook at home rather than eating out--restaurants add excess fat, butter and oil to their meals to make them taste better.
- Consult your doctor before starting any restrictive diet, especially if you have health problems.
Things You'll Need
- Bell peppers
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Watermelon
- Strawberries
- Tofu
- Nonfat yogurt
- Beans
- Tempeh
- Salmon
- Albacore tuna
- Sardines
- Lean ground turkey
- Skinless white meat chicken breast
- Lean pork
- Olive oil
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Buckwheat pasta
- Whole-wheat bread
- Brown rice
- Oatmeal
- Bran
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