I am trying to help my husband lose about 20 pounds. He has been working out for weeks, but doesn't seem to be losing any weight. I finally realized it is because of the food I have been feeding him. Please help me help him!
My mom cooked everything in butter, and I do too. I love frying food. I love avocado. I don't know how to cook low in calories. I have a fast metabolism, I am actually underweight! I eat junk. I need to help us both be healthy.
In other words, please help me plan a menu!
2007-12-27 08:09:14 · 20 answers · asked by Michelle 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Well, sounds like you already know your own cooking pitfalls - frying and butter.
You should cook your food in a more healthy way - baking, grilling or broiling. Crock pot recipes are low-maintenance and are also more healthy than frying.
You might also want to try and cut out the red meat and pork from your diet. Concentrate on fixing fish/seafood and chicken. Those are two leaner types of meat that are versatile, but don't have all the excess fat and cholesterol that the others do.
Tank him up on fibre...it's an excellent way for him to eat less calories and feel more full. This can be found in fruit and vegetables, beans, legumes and brown rice.
Don't let avocados fool you - they are actually on the list of "good fats" that can be consumed, but in moderation. You don't have to cut those out of the diet completely. :-)
Cut out as many processed foods as you can - chips, cookies, soda, cereals, etc. Eat fruit and vegetables as snacks instead. Also cut down on white starches such as regular pasta, white bread and white rice. Eat whole wheat pasta, brown rice and wheat bread instead.
Those are just a few tricks that worked for me when I wanted to eat healthier.
I hope this helps!
2007-12-27 08:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by YSIC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very honest from your side! And very nice to turn the family to a healthier lifestyle!
My suggestions to your husband are:
1. Start a diet - probably Winter diet
www.best-fat-burn-stategies.com/diets.htm
2. Change the diet every two weeks
3. Exercise - cardio exercises are best for fat burn. You can just walk together for 1 hour (5 km) every day
4. Go ahead even once you eat something "wrong"
5. Forget about the butter ;))
Good luck to you both!
see www.best-fat-burn-strategies.com/lifestyle.htm for tips
2007-12-27 08:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop counting you re not going to be lose weight overnight Just concentrate on diet and exercise
2015-12-18 07:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by Inga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat more veggies
2017-04-06 18:59:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find the right diet for your individual body because there are many ways are there to lose weight just find what works for you
2016-02-21 17:52:00 · answer #5 · answered by Jared 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a cookbook area on our small diet support site. You are welcome to check it out. Maybe you and your hubby could become members. We offer support, info and more.
www.dietplatoon.com/forum
also a good site for recipes is www.recipezaar.com you can sift results by calories per serving and other options.
2007-12-27 09:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by kozmeauxsyss 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avocados can be your secret weight loss partners theyre high in fiber and healthy fats giving you a meaty tasting meat alternative
2016-05-28 10:34:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when stopping for a road trip break take a quick lap around the parking lot
2016-02-19 02:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
snack attack puree peaches berries or pears for a sweet spread to go on pita chips
2016-03-16 00:26:13 · answer #9 · answered by Heriberto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walk your lunch outside or to another location in the office instead of sitting and eating at your desk
2016-07-04 23:11:37 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋