What are the worst foods to avoid when dieting?

Question

I need a list of absolute "NO-NO's" while I try to lose weight.

Answer 1

No processed sugars (that means candies, cakes, cookies, sodas, etc).
Cut WAY back on simple carbohydrates like white bread, potatoes, rice, pastas etc. (Basically anything that is white, except milk) Increase things like steamed vegetables, nuts and fruits. Occasionally you will be tempted by something you know you shouldn't have ( like an ice cream cone on a hot summer day or that piece of cake at the Birthday party), and that is okay as long as you have a smaller portion than you normally would have had, and don't make it a habit of breaking your diet Do not skip meals, because then your body will think it is in time of famine, and become more efficient at holding onto calories. Eat smaller meals on a more frequent regular basis and your body will think it is times of plenty and be less efficient and will waste calories.
Exercise is also important when on a weight loss diet, so your body will lose fat instead of muscle as you lose weight.

Answer 2

MacDonald's
I say this all the time and few listen. You body needs so many calories a day. But, in a balanced diet along with some activity.
I can lay around on the couch and eat 100 calories a day and gain weight.
Go here;
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
On the left click "MyPyramid Plan" Fill out the information and this give what you need to maintain your present weight. Read what it say! To lose weight go "Back" and add a target weight until you get the next drop for calories. If, it say you need 1800, try for 1600 or 1400 calories. You will lose weight if you stay active. I do some stomach crunches to tone my tummy, but, my other muscles get all they need from my regular activities through the day.
You will find your food plan and can even download a PDF file and worksheet. You will lose weight, have nice muscle tone and think better.
But, this my way. Any Diet will probably work. But, does it keep working? Eating correct will prove itself over time. With better health, as you feed your body's needs and not starve it.

Answer 3

Here's one that isnt too hard and helps A LOT.


SALT SALT SALT SALT SALT you'd be surprised at how much salt effects your weight.... just stay away from it. Stop putting it all over your food. There was a study done on people who ate food with salt and people who ate the same food without. People who ate food without salt ate less.

Also make sure you get your 8 cups of water a day.

Fast Food you can have every once in a while but try to avoid it. Also look up the foods you would normally eat and see how many calories they have or sats... you WILL be surprised. I know I was.

Cut back on carbs not because they're carbs but because carbs tend to have more calories. Chose lean meat. STAY AWAY FROM THE SODA. too many calories for no reason and have you noticed that the more soda you drink the thirstier you get? You may be satisfied right after you drink but it wont be long until your thirsty again and soda has a lot of salt and sugar and its been found to be very very very bad for you body. In case you havent heard health specialists are trying to have soda banned in the US.

The main thing here is watch what you eat, read labels, you can have everything you want in moderation. Dont deprive yourself of anything or else you'll get off the diet.

GOOD LUCK =)

Answer 4

You need to stay away from sugars, most oils, but your body does need about 2 TBS of oil a day, but it should be trans fats, such as olive oil or canola oil. Don't use butter or margarine or corn oil. Have as few carbs as possible, try and stick to natural grains. White bread is basically nothing but empty calories, it just fills you up and adds calories that are a waste. Alcohol doesn't do anything for you. It won't hurt if you have a little red wine with dinner ever so often, in fact it's good for you, but all other booze actually slows down your ability to lose weight. This is something you really have to remember when dieting, remember stay away from booze. It's not only what you shouldn't eat but what you should eat, a lot of vegatables, fruits, healthy things. Thry and eat organic meats. Stay away from chinese food, pizza, or if you have to have to have it, have healthy pizza with spelt crust. Spelt is a different kind of wheat.
Drink about 8 glasses of water a day.
No junk food, candy bars, cookies, cake, etc. Nobody said being on a diet is fun, but if you stick to it you will see a change and that will make it all worth the giving up the food.

Answer 5

I want to make life easier for you.

There is NO SUCH THING as a no no food. However, there IS a thing as too much of a portion.

Even the most fit people will occasionally eat, say an Oreo or two, but then they stop. That's called portion control. You've seen celebrities eating french fries or whatever junk food, haven't you?

The clue here is NOT to overeat anything. Even vegetarians can get fat, even vegans who eat nothing even close to related to animal things and thus eat virtually no "bad" fats.

The rule is simple, eat less than you burn and you will loose weight. In other words, move around a lot and don't eat too big a portions. But whatever you do DO NOT stop eating, that is the absolute worse thing you can do...so no skipping meals, OK?

Answer 6

There are so many.
Honestly for me, and I've done well dieting this year (25 lbs so far). Cut out any fast food (you don't know what's in it). Also portion control is amazing. 20/20 just did a report showing that portions are just a matter of what your brain sees.

Serve your meals on small plates, you'll FEEL fuller eating less.

Foods alone aren't the evil. Go for a walk with your dog or kids or ipod, or alone once a day, just 20 minutes.

Good Luck,
It's a marathon, not a sprint.
Eat foods that you can imagine eating forever, not just next week. That's where most diets fail.

Answer 7

If you really want to lose weight then instead of focusing on what not to eat you need to focus on what TO eat! Eat whole grain foods, eat low gi carbohydrates, eat fresh fruit and vegetables as much as possible, eat berries and nuts as these are power foods for losing weight, also try to include some protein at every meal, eat 6 small meals per day instead of three, always eat a healthy breakfast like porridge (oatmeal) with berries, yoghurt, ground almonds and protein powder all mixed together yummmy! Make sure you eat plenty of low fat dairy products as the calcium is essential for burning fat! oh and have fun! don't count calories or get obsessed with reading food labels, listen to your body and eat when you are hungry and stop before you are full! But don't go more than 3 hours without eating except for overnight.
Increase your activity on a daily basis... walking 45min to one hour eveyday will do you a world of good! Oh and be happy, focus on being happy and the way you want to look and how great you feel, the weight will drop off you without stress or feeling like you are punishing yourself!

Answer 8

Definite no no's are sugars and high starch foods such as potatos and breads.
The answer is to watch how much you intake. Keep a list daily of everything that goes in your mouth - even gum and cough drops, etc.
Weight watchers is a great way to help you know how much food you have to reduce down to in order to lose weight. I have lost 20 lbs on their plan since January. Their online tools will keep you on the right track until you can lose down to your goal weight.. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 9

If I were you I'd get a checkup from your doctor before going on a diet to make sure your minerals are at a good level...if you lose too much potassium and other minerals you can actually get cramps in your leg and other body muscles or pass out ....it's all connected with the electrical part of the body like "heart". So you really should for your own safety not go on a strict diet without a checkup with your doctor. ....When I went on a diet with my doctor's knowledge he suggested for two weeks I cut out all breads and cereals...pastas and rice. In one week I lost 6 pounds..then started eating some of the foods I left out for the two weeks...this gave me a jump start losing weight...good luck to you in your weight loss. Oh and you must drink lots of water!

Answer 10

Anything made with "white flour", such as crackers, cookies,bread, pizza, pasta, (use wheat pasta, it's good) etc. Cut out all the sugars in your diet that you can. That's frustose, corn syrup, cane sugar, brown sugar, etc) Try using Splenda & you can bake with it too. Avoid junk foods but do eat fresh fruit instead. Watch those carbs too, especially potatoes. I lost 130 lbs. on the Atkin's Diet & have kept it off. I am never hungry on this diet & yes, my doctor gave me his blessings to go on this plan. It works if you stick to it & stayed focused & determined. I walk three to four miles daily, & I drink lots of water daily. I also drink green tea in the leaf form. Yes, it does help you lose weight & has many other benefits also.