Fat Loss 4 Idiots Success Stories

There are many ways to lose weight.  Some people choose to join a gym or hire a personal trainer, some people choose to follow a strict diet plan, such as the Atkins or South Beach diets.  There are others who decide that they are capable of losing weight on their own, by making smarter choices regarding their food and increasing their physical activity.  Are you one of these people?  If so, I’ve complied a short list of diet tips that I think will help you in your efforts.  Now be aware, these tips will not necessarily work for those on strict, pre-determined diets.   These diet tips are designed for those who may have gotten some general books about dieting, and plan on using their own knowledge, along with a doctor’s recommendations, to reach and maintain a healthy weight. 

 

The diet tips are all recommended by the American Dietetic Association (ADA), so you can rely on these tips to give you sound, safe advice.

 

Tip 1:

Eat at least two servings of a fruit or vegetable at every meal.  Fruit and vegetables are loaded with nutrients that your body needs to become healthier.  Also, these foods are naturally low in fat and sugar, but high in fiber.  The fiber will help you feel full. 

 

Tip 2:

Never get super-sized food portions.  If you are realistic, you realize you may have trouble eliminating fast food immediately, but you can stop super-sizing your meals today. 

 

Tip 3:

Eat a big breakfast.  Now you may be thinking, “I thought I was supposed to reduce all my meals.”  Well, that’s sort of true.  By eating a big breakfast, you are much more likely to eat fewer calories during the rest of the day.  Now this doesn’t mean a huge breakfast of sausage, bacon, cinnamon rolls, and stuffed French toast.  Try a filling, but sensible breakfast with oatmeal or other high fiber cereal, fresh fruit, juice, and some whole-wheat toast.  You could even add an egg or two for protein. 

 

Tip 4:

Be aware of what you order when you eat out.  Did you know that the typical entrée at a restaurant has 1,000-2,000 calories?  There are two great tips for reducing the number of calories that you consume when eating out.  First, eat half the meal there, then take the rest home for a meal later on (or share with someone).  Second, if you are going to order a dessert, always share it with someone else at the table. 

 

 

If you follow these diet tips, along with a sensible physical exercise routine, you’ll be on your way to getting in much better shape and losing the extra weight.

These days, many people who want to lose weight.  Whether it is just a couple pounds to fit into that little black dress or look good in a swimming suit at the beach, or whether you need to lose weight for health reasons.  There are as many different diet plans online, in books, and on TV as you could possibly imagine, all claiming miraculous results.   The 3 Day Diet has been around since about 1985, and is still quite popular among dieters.  It has also been known as the Cleveland Clinic Diet, although there has never been any official affiliation with the Cleveland Clinic.  With the grand claim of being able to lose up to 10 pounds in only three days, with no exercise involved, there are few who can resist the temptation of trying it out.   So what is this magical diet? 

 

The 3 Day Diet does not require exercise, but is very strict about what and how much can be eaten.  The diet warns that if you do not follow it to the exact letter, you could not see the weight loss results that you expect.  Here are the meal plans for the three days:

 

DAY 1

 

For Breakfast:

 

½ Grapefruit or juice

1 Slice toast topped with 1 Tablespoon peanut butter

Black coffee or tea, with 1-2 packets of Equal or Sweet & Low

 

For Lunch:

1 Slice of toast

½ Cup of tuna

Black coffee or tea, with 1-2 packets of Equal or Sweet & Low

 

For Dinner:

 

1 Cup of green beans

1 Cup of carrots

1 Apple

3 Ounces of any lean meat or chicken

1 Cup of regular vanilla ice cream

 

DAY 2

 

For Breakfast:

 

1 Egg

½ Banana

1 Slice of toast

Black tea or coffee, with 1-2 packets of Equal or Sweet & Low

For Lunch:

 

8 Saltine crackers

1 Cup of tuna or cottage cheese

 

For Dinner:

 

1 Cup of cabbage or broccoli

½ Cup of carrots

½ Banana

2 Beef hot dogs

½ Cup vanilla ice cream

 

DAY 3

For Breakfast:

 

5 Saltine crackers

1 Apple

5 Ounces cheddar cheese

Black tea or coffee with 1-2 packets of Equal or Sweet & Low

 

For Lunch:

 

1 Boiled egg

1 Slice of toast

Black tea or coffee with 1-2 packets or Equal or Sweet & Low

 

For Dinner:

 

1 Cup of carrots

1 Cup of cauliflower

1 Cup of melon

1 Cup of tuna

½ Cup of vanilla ice cream

 

You are also to drink four cups of water or other drink with zero calories every day.

 

Now, even if you feel full during some of these meals, you still have to eat all that the diet prescribes for that meal.  Supposedly, you will boost your fat burning capabilities during this time by throwing your metabolism into high gear.  Likely, you are losing mostly water weight.  Although the diet only lasts for three days, you can repeat it as many times as you want, as long as you take four or five days off in between.

Trying to lose weight is almost like trying to quit a bad habit. It seems to take tremendous will power and control to achieve. I struggled with weight loss for a long time and it wasn’t until I took control and decided there was no option but to lose weight and feel better. If you are struggling with fat loss you should try some of these easy techniques for losing weight without even dieting…

1. Stop eating fast food - This alone can help you shed a quick 10 pounds. I’ve done it and I know dozens of other people who’ve done it.

2. Stop drinking pop and alcohol - Again, there is no special diet involved, just stop drinking these things and you’ll lose weight. Pop is loaded with sugar and high fructrose corn syrup (not good for you at all) and alcohol is loaded with empty calories that do you zero bit of good.

3. Cut your meal sizes in half - Whatever size meal you are accustomed to, cut it in half and eat more often and not so much at each sitting. This will shrink your stomach and fire up your metabolism at the same time. Soon you will feel full eating half of what you normally used to eat.

4. Stop eating when your not hungry - This is simple but so many people stuff themselves to the point that they are uncomfortable. You need to learn to stop eating when you are no longer hungry. I know it’s hard to stop doing something we’ve been used to all our lives but this alone can help you lose weight. Remember when your parents told you to finish everything on your plate? They were wrong again.

5. Simple excercise 3 times a week - You don’t have to be in the gym 5 days a week to lose weight. Do simple things to get active 3 times a week and if done consistently you will lose weight. Take the dog for a walk, park farther from the store, ride your bike or push your lawn mower instead of using the self propelled controls. Simple stuff guys and you will begin to lose weight.

Forget the diets for a minute and start with realistic goals. These five tips alone will force you to lose weight without being constricted to a diet plan and once you begin losing weight you will have that motivation to start doing more to eat better and live healthier.