Yesterday I wrote about motivation as the first tip for healthy weight loss. Today I am going to write about the second tip, food.
The main thing about the food we eat is to make sure that it is as "whole" as possible. What I mean by this is eat whole foods versus processed foods. Whole foods tend to come in their own wrappers, think fruits and veggies. Look for the term Whole Grain when purchasing your carbohydrates. Whole foods contain fiber, vitamins and minerals, and even water. These will keep you fuller and more satisfied all day long.
The next tip on our food is portion size. Portions are huge these days, especially when we eat out. A serving of fruit is about the size of a tennis ball, veggies are usually one cup raw or half a cup cooked, half of a cup of cooked brown rice is one starch serving, and a deck of cards is a portion of protein.
Finally, the last thing to do in regards to our foods is to read labels. Try to be able to pronounce the words on the ingredients list! Definitely try to avoid things like High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated/Trans fats, Sucralose, aspartame and MSG.
Eating more natural foods will help you feel your best, and help you to achieve your weight loss goals.
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