Best
Food Choices For Weight Loss
In
this article, we will show you some of the
best food choices for weight loss as well as
some of the worst.
You
probably already know that celery is better
for you than chocolate cake. But the most
important thing to realize is that diets
don't work.
"Diet's
don't work and they never will." -
Remington, Fisher, & Parent
However,
it is ok to identify some of the best food
choices for weight loss.
Many
books have been written about best food
choices for weight loss, but, usually, these
basics are really all that you need. Of
course, you will also need the proper
personal changes to make it last
lifelong.
Let's
keep it simple. Best food choices to lose
weight are:
• exchange white flour and white sugar
for healthy foods
• drink plenty of water
• eat more from the periphery of the food
store (produce, fruits, vegetables, etc.)
• whole grains, vs. enriched
• and also the right amounts of meats
(usually a small amount that would fit in
the palm of your hand is about right)
Let's
look at whole grains for a moment…
When
considering what breads, rices, etc. to buy,
always check that the first ingredient on
the bread says "whole grain" or some
variation of that, and not "enriched" or
"bleached". You will want to get grains that
are "whole" or try other types of grains
than you used to eat. You might consider
trying pumpernickel for one example. Another
general rule about grains is "the darker the
better". Brown rice is always going to have
more nutrients than white rice, which is an
empty food.
Keep
in mind that "whites" tend to simply break
down to nothing but sugar once digested and
in the blood stream.
So, in general, it is far better to stick to
vegetables and fruits. Also, contrary to
popular belief, meats and fats are essential
to your weight loss as well.
Remember
that your brain uses a considerable amount
of fats (as well as sugar) to function.
Dieting without fats can cause irritability
and depression. Foods are not the only
culprit for those moods; diets in and of
themselves are harmful and stressful. But,
the point is worth making.
Keep
in mind that your goal on a weight loss
program is to keep your blood sugars stable
so that your emotions are more stable.
Eating
too much white flour or white sugar causes
mood swings and emotional instability.
Remember that on your weight loss program,
you are learning how to control your
emotions as well. And, that is the maturity
component of your training.
Buckeye
Hypnosis Institute And Weight Loss Center
has the best weight
loss programs Columbus Ohio has to
offer. We offer a free screening to evaluate
your situation and decide whether you will
be accepted as a client. It's fun and
informative. We will be happy to evaluate
your food intake situation. More
importantly, you will be evaluated on your
commitment to your change, sincerity of
desire, and your ability to take feedback
about things in your life.
When
looking for the best food choices for weight
loss, remember to keep it fun and simple.
If
your program is not fun and easy, then you
won't keep doing it.
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