What are the strongest most effective foods for me to loose INCHES?

Question

Please i really want to be confortble with my body i want to loose close to 20 pounds. thankyou so much

Answer 1

It is better to be more concerned with inches and your BMI body mass index which calculates your body fat then with weight. So - good for you. Weight depends so much on body frames and even muscle mass - cause muscle weighs more than fat so if you were to gain muscle and add some pounds that would be healthy but some think oh no I am gaining weight. But - you are acutually getting healthier.

You should eat lean proteins (chicken, red meat only if even once a week, tuna, fish, beans, peanuts, low fat wheat bread, no "white" carbs, fruits and veggies - a variety of colors as far as veggies and fruits go the better.

Most importantly drink a lot of water, eat 4-5 small meals a day to kee your energy up and increase your metabolism. Search the web for some strength training tips which would help you drastically as well. - not to make bulky muscles - just to tone. If you buy a magazine like SELF or SHAPE - they have tons and tons of these great exercises as well as healhty dieting tips.

Exercise will help more than anything though. Atkins will also help you lose inches but there are risks associated with that diet since you are cutting out essentially all carbs. So - I don't recommend Atkins. Tae-Bo will drastically cut inches - which is a cardio kick boxing exercise. Yoga will help create long lean muscle.

Good luck :o)

BMI calculator:
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm
Here are some tips:
Set realistic goals - You didn't put on extra weight overnight so it is equally unrealistic to take it off quickly. Record a goal that you can reach in one month that is 4 to 8 pounds less than you weigh now. Set a goal you know you can achieve.

Spread your calories around - Divide your calorie goal by the number of meals (at least three) so that you eat about the same amount of calories at each meal. If meals are more than 500 calories, save some calories for snacks between meals. Make sure you eat at least 1200 calories each day or you will lose muscle.

Diet foods not required - Eat regular foods rather than the "sugar free", "lite" or "fat free" versions (except soda beverages and milk) because the calories in these "diet" foods still count towards your total calories each day. Diet foods are usually not as satisfying or filling so you may eat more of them. Drink fat free or skim milk so you can add some fat at meals. If you only drink 1% milk, then cut added fat in half at meals. If you drink 2% (low fat) milk, then don't add any fat to food at meals. Eat the basic food groups at meals - lean meat, legumes, dairy, fruits and vegetables. Then add one or two servings of grains or starches each meal to reach your calorie goal. Include 8 ounces of milk and one serving of grains, fruits and vegetables at each meal to provide carbohydrate fuel for your brain and muscles. You need at least 100 grams of carbohydrate each day.

Drastic changes not recommended - The plan you follow to lose weight should be built on the how you eat now modified by these ten changes. A weight loss plan should be a plan you can follow for a lifetime by making small changes in the portion sizes you eat once you reach your goal weight so that you can maintain a healthy weight. Try the Healthy Body Calculator to calculate your basal calorie (don't include activity) needs at your current weight and your goal weight. There may be as little as a 5 calorie increase for each pound of body weight you gain over your goal weight.

Portion control - Control meal portions to a piece of lean meat as big as the back of your hand from your knuckles to where your wrist bends and as thick as your little finger or about the size of a deck of cards. Other foods like grains, vegetables and fruits can be portioned to 2 heaping serving tablespoons or approximately ½ cup each per meal. Measure how many ounces are in your beverage glass or mug so that you pour 4 or 8 ounces portions.

Cook it yourself - Bake, broil or steam food rather than frying. Consider cooking from scratch more often so you know what is in the food you eat.

Some fat is OK - Limit added fat to 1 teaspoon (margarine or mayonnaise or oil) or 1 tablespoon of salad dressing per meal if this doesn't exceed your calorie goal. You can choose to put margarine on your potato or salad dressing on your salad, but not both. To limit salad dressing and make it go farther, serve your salad dressing on the side of your salad and then dip your fork in the dressing before spearing your salad for each mouthful.

Sugar is not evil - You just can't afford the calories. Sugar only contains carbohydrate so use an artificial sweetener in beverages or drink sugar free soda in reasonable amounts.

Alcohol in moderation - Alcoholic beverages are just as empty of nutrients as sugar, but your liver processes them like fat. If you drink, limit yourself to one drink per day (12 ounce beer or 4 ounces wine or 1 ½ ounces distilled liquor) and then only add fat to one meal that day.

Have your cake too? - Probably not. Desserts are mostly fat and sugar which will put you over your calorie goal for the day.

Answer 2

The most effective food to loose weight is chicken turkey, and fish. six years ago I weighed 250 lbs. I started eating just these meats and salad or vegetables, with in six months I lost 125 lbs. Try it! It will give you energy and it works.

Answer 3

drink alot of water 2 full glasses before every meal will curb an appetite then just eat healthy foods like fruits salads stay away from starches too much pasta potatoes will fatten you up also no cheese!!

Answer 4

Choose whole grains instead of sugars or processes grains.
Choose lean poultry or fish instead of beef or pork.
Use low-fat milk.
Avoid snacking mindlessly between meals.
Exercise.

Answer 5

Cucumbers, takes more calories to digest them. CABBAGE. SALADS with Letti's and greens. ENGLISH cucumbers. Radishes,raw green peppers, raw carrots,raw bean sprouts.

Answer 6

eat less; eat healthy; exercise more - that's the only way to lose weight safely.

Answer 7

Grapefruit..I heard that it helps shrink your stomach

Answer 8

eat less carbs foods.............exercise everyday......