what are some foods to help you lose weight?

Question

I want to lose weight but i hate vegies. What else can i eat that is of nutritional value. And would I have to take supplements to get the nutrition that I'm not getting from not eating vegies?

Answer 1

Healthy food for weight loss

Is it possible to eat more food and actually lose weight? Absolutely, if you eat more of healthy foods than empty calorie foods (junk food).

Not everyone realizes that you do not have to deprive yourself in order to lose weight. What you have to do is eat more of healthy foods, leaving less room for "bad" foods. If you eat healthy foods - meaning foods high in vitamins and nutrients and are flavorful - you will find that you want less of high calorie or empty calorie foods. Having a variety of foods that you like and want to eat makes it easier to maintain any changes you make to your diet.

When making any changes to the way you eat, do so slowly and don't criticize yourself if your changes take time to become a habit. Study after study has shown that making small changes is what counts. One change at a time will be easier to accomplish and stick with than making a lot of changes all at once. Every little change you make will bring benefits to your health and your waistline.

Here are some changes you can make one at a time that can give you quick weight loss results:


* Eat breakfast
A lot of people skip breakfast. This is a big mistake if you are trying to lose weight. Studies show that those who do not eat breakfast will overeat later in the day. Also, eating breakfast gets your metabolism going, and so whatever is eaten in the morning is metabolized better. If you are not a breakfast eater, try a fruit smoothie or other nutritional shakes.

* Drink water
Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. Ice water is best because it will speed up your metabolism. Water is, of course, calorie free and flushes out fat. And lastly, drinking water about a half hour before eating will curb your hunger and will make it less likely that you will overeat.

* Add vegetables
Adding vegetables to some of your favorite dishes is a good way to get in some extra servings of veggies every day. Some examples are: sauces, soups, omelets, sandwiches, and salads. Of course, vegetables make a great snack by themselves or dipped in low-calorie dressings.

* Try to eat more salads
If you're anything like I used to be, as soon as I heard the word "salad," I would immediately think "boring!" That is until I figured out how creative one can be when making a salad. Try adding new vegetables that you haven't tried before or adding boiled eggs, strips of grilled chicken, cheese, and/or nuts. Keep fresh lettuce and spinach leafs on hand, and remember to go easy on the dressing or make your own healthy salad dressing. A healthy and great tasting dressing is mixed olive oil and lemon juice.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Vegetables ARE pretty important, but if you refuse I guess a supplement would be a good idea, although you will be missing out on a lot of naturally occuring vitamins and minerals. As for losing weight, aside from portion control and exercise, I found that drinking green tea helped a lot. It boosts your metabolism and flushes your system out nicely. I drink one or two pots a day and I have maintained my healthy weight for a year and a half. If you can find it, get the traditional Japanese stuff, it's the strongest. And if you can't handle the strong taste, honey masks it nicely.

Answer 4

Check out www.weightwatchers.com for some good suggestions. Chicken soup is great: lots of nutrients. Fruits are good, as is fish, grains, and beans. Eat a good breakfast to start your day, mixing protein with carbs, such as oatmeal with some yogurt and perhaps a banana. Start meals off with soup: it will slow you down and help you feel full. Drink plenty of water -- if you get cravings at night, try drinking a glass of water first. There are some studies that say three servings a day of milk helps people lose weight. A good multi-vitamin helps, but you probably don't need much more than that.

Answer 5

I will try to keep it simple. Your metabolism is basically the rate at which your body burns calories to create energy. So the faster your metabolism, the faster you burn calories and the easier it is to lose unwanted weight. To boost your metabolism naturally you just need to eat the right foods.

You can sit down and literally eat a 1,000-calorie dinner and yet be absolutely starving just a few hours later and the reason is simple: Because your body didnt get what it needed in those 1,000 calories so it sends signals to your brain telling you to ingest more calories and thus, the late-night cravings. That means that the surest way to end those late-night cravings and keep your weight loss goals on track is to eat a more balanced, nutritious diet that actually gives your body what it needs.

It's VERY EASY to lose weight if you eat the right foods. Check out Dr. Charles Livingston's video here: http://www.sexyjese.com - it will blow your mind.

Answer 6

Eat apples , water melon, cucumbers, papayas since you dont like vegetables. They are all foods that the digestive system spends more calories to digest the food than the actual calorific value in the food. These are called negative calorie foods.
Unfotunately for you, most of these types of foods are vegetables

Have flax seeds which helps in cholestrol control.

I wouldn't suggest any supplements unless you are in serious body building. You should exercise to lose weight, as benefits of exercising are much more than just that (losing weight).

Answer 7

Drink low sodium V-8 in place of veggies and it's a great dose of potassium at the same time. You need supplements anytime you diet because you restrict the different types of food that you normally eat. Tuna is pure protein and minimal calories. A glob of Cool Whip is a great way to get a dose of fat without paying the price in calories. Eat plenty of fruits.

Answer 8

Simply eat smaller portions. Less food = fewer calories. Fewer calories = weight loss.

Answer 9

there is a natural food supplement to aid you in losing weight. psyllium husk is being sold as a dietary supplement to supply the body w/ fiber & to make you feel full because it expands inside your stomach. it also promotes bowel movement.

Answer 10

since it's only 3 lbs it's probably just the amount of water your body is holding and has nothing to do with the fast food. your might might be holding 5 pounds of water one day and two the next day. it's just how our bodies work and nothing to worry about