Weight Loss – How to Eat More and Weigh Less

No, this is not a trick, it really can be done. It is definitely possible to lose weight without feeling hungry; the secret is to eat the right type of food.

There are some types of food which are really good at making you feel full without stacking up the calories - so you can eat more of these types of food without piling on the pounds. Some foods are so calorie laden that the smallest nibble can show on the weighing scales. It has been proved that we feel full because of the amount of food that we've eaten rather than the amount of calories that we've eaten, so by eating lots of food which is lower in calories it can help you to feel full without making you weigh more.

Now that I've got your attention take a look at the types of food which you can afford to pile on your plate without stretching your waistband;

" Fruit and vegetables - I bet you were expecting that weren't you? The problem with some fruit and vegetables is in the preparation, if you add fat or butter to your vegetables then they are not so waistline friendly. Raw fruits and veggies are brilliant, steaming is good - just don't add oil. Particularly great fruit and vegetables to include in your "eating more to weigh less" regime are spinach, broccoli, apples, tomatoes, berries, carrots - blueberry muffins are not good, not even the low fat variety.

" Broths and soups - are a great opportunity to fill up your bowl without piling on the weight just so long as you steer clear of those which are cream based - mushroom bisque is not good, broth with lots of fresh veggies and a few herbs added for flavor are very good. I suppose the basic rule is to not add any cream.

" Whole grains - whole wheat bread, brown rice and pasta are great for filling you up without making you gain weight. These have all of the goodness that nature intended them to have - flour which has been processed and bleached does not have the same benefits but can stack up the calories.

" Peas and beans - are a great addition to the menu if you want to eat plenty of delicious food and fill your stomach without gaining any extra weight. Black beans, green peas, kidney beans - add some to your vegetable broth for a little something extra - just don't add any cream.

" Lean meats and fish - there are loads of lean meats and fish which you can eat in large amounts without piling on the weight - again you've got to make sure that you prepare it properly. Chicken, turkey, lean beef and fish is great. Having said that a fried chicken wing is not good, a grilled chicken breast without the skin is fantastic.

So remember to include plenty of these low calorie options into your daily diet, throw away the frying pan and steer clear of the cream aisle in the grocery store. That should really help you to lose weight without going hungry.

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Weight Loss Basics: Counting Calories

Weight loss is one of the fastest growing industry in the marketplace today. Seems like every time you turn around there is another product promising to help you lose that weight and to do so fast. Basically there is no fast track when it comes to keeping the weight off. You may be promised that if you take this or that supplement, if you drink gallons of water, eat a pile of grapefruit, it makes the pounds just melt off. However, when it comes to weight loss staying off for good, it’s a matter of counting those calories. You have to burn more calories than what you consume. That’s the bottom line. Reducing extra calories from the foods you eat and the drinks you drink is the only one way to make that happen. You can also burn calories off through physical activity.

The energy in the food we eat is calories. Our body needs this energy to function. From typing a blog to running in a cross country race, the energy we get from the food we eat is what enables us to do every action our bodies make. We need calories.

Nutrients from fats, proteins, and carbohydrates contain the main calories needed as fuel. These amounts of calories gained from each one vary from type to type. Regardless of where you get them, it does not matter, a calorie is a calorie. They are converted as fuel when we participate in physical activity. If we do not, they are stored as fat. This fat is what remains on our bodies unless we use it up. When you reduce your calorie intake, your body will use this reserve (fat) as fuel. When you increase your physical activity while reducing calories, it also uses up this stored fat or calories so you burn it off your weight.

Now that that is understood you can go forward with a weight loss plan. The first thing you have to do is to set a goal. Setting a goal (or plan) and writing it down as a visual aid will be the best way to stick to it. This helps you achieve your goal much easier and quicker than doing it all in your head. Marking off days gives you a sense of achievement that will keep you motivated. Planning an achievable goal that is challenging but not over reaching will help also.

You do not have to be all by yourself in this endeavour. Family, friends, and your doctor can be an invaluable support system in place for you. Ask for their help and support so that difficult times can be anticipated and dealt with among a loving encouraging support group surrounding you.

The bottom line is that you yourself must make a weight loss commitment in order to succeed. The more you are committed the more you will stick to the plan you have put in place. Take every day one at a time. If on one day, you slip up, do not give up, get back on track the very next day.