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| 4 Refreshing Foods for Weight Loss |
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You don't need to starve your sell or exercise till you faint to lose weight. Nor do you need to follow a wacky fad diet that promises you fast weight loss, that clearly is not sustainable. The secret to weight loss and losing weight is making the right choices in regards to calories that you consume. You need to consume foods that will allow you to consume less than expend.
The easiest way to reduce calories and to give yourself a boost in nutrients and energy is to increase you intake of fruit and vegetables. They are light in calories and they will increase your energy levels. If you are struggling with portion control, it is very difficult to overeat with fruit and vegetables as they are so low in calories. Also increase your water intake to at least 8 cups of water per day. Have a water bottle with you at work, in the car or a bottle of chilled water in the fridge. It will cleanse your body and keep you hydrated.
1. Salads. They are easy to make, very nutritious and if you have a low calorie dressing they are great for getting calories down. You can mix it up with salads as well. It doesn’t just have to be lettuce and tomato. Try salads like tabouli.
2. Melons & Berries. These are so high in vitamin C, low in calories, taste great and are so satisfying and excellent for weight loss.
3. Soups. Soups are cheap to make, last in the fridge for several serving and taste great. This can be an excellent way to increase your vegetable intake. Very low in calories.
4. Grilled vegetables. Vegetables don’t have to be boring. You can try grilled vegetable pitas or grilled vegetable frittatas.
These four foods will help you significantly cut calories from your diet, while at the same time increasing your intake of fruit & vegetables. This will cleanse your system, increase your energy levels.
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Michael Jenkins is a weight loss expert. He has helped thousands of people lose weight via his website Australian Lifestyle & Fitness http://www.alfitness.com.au. His weight loss program gives you a meal plan based on your food choices, an exercise plan based on your body shape and trouble spots and also tools to track your progress and get the support you need to keep on track with your weight loss goals. http://www.alfitness.com.au |
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