How to lose weight

I have been a yo-yo dieter all my life. I have tried Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Herbal Magic, another one that isn't around anymore and I can't remember the name of it. I will tell you this I need to get on a plan again. Desperately. I'm just waiting till I'm in the right mindset that I know I'll stick to it. Having tried all these diets I have only found 1 to be successful. Yeah maybe it wasn't the healthiest but it worked for me. I was working in an office so what I'd do is get my coffee first thing in the morning and I'd get a muffin to eat later on. I'd start eating it at 11 am but it would take me awhile cause I'd pick at it and it was between phone calls and working too. Then before I knew it my day was over. I'd go home and eat whatever I wanted for dinner. Then I wouldn't eat after 7:30 pm at night. Now not eating at night time is hard for me cause that is when I want to graze the kitchen but after awhile I got use to it. But I never thought hey I'm on a diet or anything. In fact I didn't even weigh myself except for the odd occasion but I knew I was losing cause I felt it in my clothes and everyone was commenting. Days turned into weeks and weeks into months and I couldn't believe how much I had lost. But it wasn't something that I thought about daily. It was a routine and just that. Worked for me.

To lose weight is to eat the right food... it's not eating less...

1. Drink water Water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off longer term. Water acts as an appetite suppressant by keeping your stomach full and fending off dehydration which can lead to false cravings/hunger. Water also helps your body metabolize stored fat by helping the kidneys flush out waste. When you don't drink enough water the liver which works to provide stored fat for energy helps the kidneys eliminate waste and becomes less effective at metabolizing fat. Drinking water ice cold burns about 62 calories a day. Your body has to work to raise that waters temperature to your body's temperature. This equals around 430 calories per week. 2. Eat regularly This means eating 5 times a day and the most important meal is breakfast. Make sure you fuel your body first thing in the morning to avoid hunger pangs later in the day. When you eat 5 times a day you will never feel hungry, make sure the total calories consumed are sensible and don't over eat in any of the meals learn portion size control! 3. Eat lots of fibre Eating adequate fiber foods to help keep things moving through your bowel. And like water, fiber rich foods bulk you up and make you feel fuller for longer. Fibre is found only in plant foods our bodies cant digest it to so it simply goes through the body. During the elimination process it cuts calories consumed by attaching to protein and fat that you eat along with it removes that as well In addition, high fiber foods are typically low in calories and filling, so you are reducing your calorie intake overall. Good fibre foods include: strawberries, apples, figs, chickpeas, potatoes, (with skins) broccoli, brown rice, beans, bran and nuts. 4. Consume more good fats There are good fats and bad fats Good fats provide you with essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) needed for normal reproduction and growth, as well as for production of prostoglandin, a hormone like compound that regulates blood pressure, prevents blood clotting and lowers the risk of heart disease. For example, the reason oily fish is a great food stems from the fact that the essential fatty acids which it contains can actually help your body burn fat more efficiently and protect against disease. Get at least three portions of oily fish a week with Salmon, mackerel, herrings and sardines being good choices. 5. Get plenty of quality protein Quality protein is an effective weight control tool because of the satiety factor and its ability to keep you full for longer periods. It also balances out carbohydrates by preventing insulin spikes that cause energy loss and sugar cravings Protein helps to maintain muscle mass which is important in the fat burning process. Good choices include: Fish, shrimps, Low fat cottage cheese, low fat yogurt, skimmed milk, egg whites, s Weight gain is caused by consuming too many calories, whether they are from carbohydrate, protein or fat. 6. Carbohydrates can help you lose weight Don't believe what you read about carbohydrates being bad for you, they can actually help you lose weight! A diet containing good carbohydrates such fruits and vegetables, wholegrains and moderate in fat and calories, will result in weight loss Good carbohydrates will also help you combat hunger pangs as they are slowly realized into the body. When eating carbohydrates eat them "from the earth" with no refining or processing. These include whole grains, vegetables; fruits and beans. Sensible weight loss If you have read the above you will see that it is not the food group, but the quality of the food in it that's important for fast weight loss.

There is only one real way and that is exercise, it's always worked and even the old greeks knew that. Nos suffering involved.

I'm not on diet, actually but I like paying attention to the things I eat. I'm used to eating a bit of each kind of food, and i have a real passion for vegetables and fruit. I am not in favour of strange alimentary regimen, neither as a person, nor as a doctor...food is part of our lives..we have to eat in order to stay alive, but food is also a pleasure. therefore I think the best thing we can do is to be careful about food we eat (because food can help us keep healthy, but can be harmful for our health, too), but keep enjoying eating...I think we all have to avoid diet plans who suggest to eat only one thing all the time or to eat too much or too small amount of food. If we want to go on a diet, the right thing to do is go and see a doctor and follow our personalised diet while doing a bit of exercise.