Dieting The Right Way

  Before talking about dieting, you should know by now the type of calories your body does not need, if you don't, don't feel bad, just take a little time to browse and find out the bad calories you've been taking.

Before you eat anything that's not organic or not natural, look at the labels and check the calorie content in it, you never know when you're eating a whole cow.....(just kidding)

Cook. Eating out or buying prepared foods is convenient, fast, and easy. But it also means that you can't control how your food is prepared or what ingredients are used. One of the most effective ways to lose weight is to cook your meals at home. You can choose healthy cooking methods (baking instead of frying) and fresh ingredients.

• Plan your meals in advance. By making a weekly menu, you will be less likely to go off track and call for take-out midweek. You can make things easier on yourself by preparing healthy meals to keep in the freezer and take out as needed.
• Make cooking fun. Treat yourself to a new set of knives or a cute apron. These sorts of things can give you the motivation you need to spend more time in the kitchen.

Get the right nutrients. Eating a balanced diet means that you are getting enough nutrients from each of the food groups without eating too much from any one group. You want to aim for a combination of fruits and vegetables, healthy proteins, whole grains, and dairy. Avoid diets that are high in fats and added sugars.

• Try to eat 4 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables each day. A great way to add more veggies is to make a big salad that combines several types of greens and even some fruits, like apples.
• Eat 3 servings of dairy per day, but try to make it reduced fat dairy. For example, drink a cup of skim milk for breakfast or have a piece of low-fat string cheese for a snack.
• Choose healthy fats, such as those found in nuts, salmon, and avocados.

Avoid fad diets. It can be very tempting to try the latest trend in dieting. The media is often full of stories about celebrities who tried a fad diet and had great success. However, it is important to remember that not only to fad diets often not work, they can also be harmful to your health.

• Most fad diets require you to cut out a major food group, such as carbs. The most important part of a healthy diet is making sure that you are eating a well-rounded meal plan that includes all nutrients. Avoid diets that require you to cut out food groups.
• Some fad diets can make you sick. Many fad diets promote eating a very low amount of calories, which can be dangerous to your health. Instead, eat the recommended number of calories for your body type and make healthy choices.