Weight Loss – The Secret This is a time of year where people look for the quick fix, “secret” method to lose some of those excess pounds, well I am sorry to disapoint you, but there is no “secret”, but don’t despair you can still achieve amazing weight loss by following some simple rules - so here are a few tips and ideas to get you going: The best way is to reduce your energy intake a little (calories) and increase your energy output a little. It is a more effective strategy to do both of these together, rather than attempt to cut your calorie intake in half or exercise to extremes. Research shows that drastic dietary changes result in only temporary weight loss. For sustained weight loss, it is best to make small changes that you can continue with in the long term. I know this sounds boring, and does not deliver a “quick fix” but we all know it makes absolutely perfect sense and will give you guaranteed, lasting results. A well balanced diet will include the following food groups – Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat. Below is a shopping list for each of these groups which may well help you make some of those little changes required for weight loss:

Carbohydrates

 Wholegrain Pasta              New Potatoes                Porridge Oats   Rye Bread Sweet Potato                        Muesli                               Beans                   Malt Loaf Noodles                                  Oatcakes                          Brown Rice        Dried Apricots Basmati Rice                         Dried Figs

Protein

Extra Lean Minced Beef                           Turkey or Chicken Breasts     Eggs            Skimmed or Semi-skimmed Milk          Low-fat yoghurt           Sunflower or Pumpkin seeds                                             Salmon Fillets Mackerel or Sardines tinned in Spring Water                              Red Kidney beans      Lentils

Fats

Olive Oil               Avocado                     Rapeseed or soya oil               Oily fish Peanut butter   Low fat dairy produce

Remember watch those portion sizes, a FIST of Protein, a FIST of Carbohydrates and the rest of the plate in Vegetables. Drink plenty of water, particularly before you eat, and exercise regularly. To learn more visit:www.fittoyou.co.uk or contact Stephen 07825 348961

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