Here's How Much Mouse Poop, Maggots, and Cigarette Butts Are Allowed in Your Food!

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Beyonce Faces Backlash After News about Vegan Diet!

The other day Beyoncé announced the news about how she keeps her weight off by being a Vegan. She received a lot of backlash from this due to the fact she still wears animal products. Another problem is people think she is just another celebrity marketing her new venture, The 22-Day Revolution. It could be true or not.


I have been a vegetarian for over 3 years and just last week was thinking about changing my diet to a vegan based diet. I didn't say I was going to become a total vegan, I said a diet based around what vegans eat. I think people should at least give a person a chance to become something compared to them lashing out because overnight you want them to  become something you have been either your whole life or for many years. Its like telling someone that used to smoke that now is wearing a patch, they are still smoking!

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Prep for Colonoscopy

I'm typing as I seat! Just started the prep for my first Colonoscopy. Looking forward to getting it done. The plan afterwards is to try to eat as clean as possible.

Started T25!

I started T25 on my birthday January 27, my 52 birthday! In one week lost 6.8 ibs and feel great! Stay tuned for my progress.

2 year anniversary!

Today makes 2 years since I started this blog. I've had my ups and downs, but I'm still focused. My BMI is now 34.6. Continue to follow my progress.

TRAIN HARD!

I started at Train Studios on June 4th and today I'm down 13.7 ibs. Check them out.

Fake Meat Never Tasted So Good

Fake Meat Never Tasted So Good: We Taste-Test Subway's New Vegan Subs, and Like Them

 
Photo courtesy of Compassion Over Killing

Pity the vegetarian on a long road trip. In the grand scheme of American fast food, there really aren't many palatable meatless options. If you're a vegan, it only gets more difficult to find proper sustenance in the types of restaurants that dot strip malls and highway exits.

In that, Subway's 33,000 nationwide stores have always been something of a blessing. The fast food sandwich monger has always provided its Veggie Delite to vegetarians, but that was about it. But now, there are more options to be had—and these will even appeal to vegans.

In partnership with animal rights group Compassion Over Killing, Subway recently rolled out three all-vegan sandwich options—and much to our luck, they're being tested in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia market. Since I sent Ben to taste-test Burger King's Bacon Sundae (short Ben: it was gross), it fell on me to head down to a Subway Café on Massachusetts Avenue today and sample the new vegan alternatives.

First off, a disclaimer: I don't go to Subway very often. But in the totality of American fast food, I would choose it over some of the competitors. I suppose I like the variety as much as I enjoy pretending that it's really healthy. (It's not as unhealthy as some fast food joints, but it's also fast food—and there's always plenty of extra calories secretly hidden away in its offerings.) Additionally, all words of praise here have to set to a fast food standard: good means good relative to other fast food options; we're not pitting Subway against Citronelle, after all.

My first choice was the Sweet Riblet. And why not? Non-meat meat products have certainly improved over the years, but their consistency and flavor can leave just about any meat-eater wanting. I approached this sub skeptically; I really like ribs, after all, so fake ribs just wouldn't make the grade. Or so I thought.

Though the ribs emerge from a vacuum-sealed pouch that's quickly microwaved before being unceremoniously plopped on your choice of bread—there are five vegan options: Roasted Garlic, Sourdough, Light Wheat English Muffin, Hearty Italian and Hearty Italian White—they tasted like, well, ribs.

No, a real rib aficionado wouldn't be fooled if served Subway's vegan alternative unaccompanied on a dish, but sandwiched between the bread and toppings you'd hardly fault someone for thinking they're not eating the real thing. The barbecue sauce slathered on the "ribs" even had a pleasant smokiness to it, and I had no problem wolfing down the six-inch Sweet Riblet sub. (It did have an odd aftertaste, but I've learned that plenty of meat substitutes do.) I can see this becoming a go-to option whenever I stop into a Subway, as rarely as that happens.

The Italian Black Bean sub was a little less compelling, mostly because there wasn't much to it—a halved Morningstar black bean patty is the star of this sandwich. Also thrown in the microwave, the patty became unpleasantly chewy, almost gummy. It wasn't bad—the patty itself is nicely seasoned, after all—but there wasn't much setting it apart.

I didn't get around to trying the third offering, the Malibu Greek sub, mostly because I'm not about to stomach a full foot-and-a-half worth of Subway—ever.

I'd say Subway is on the right track with its three vegan options. The standard Veggie Delite sandwich is passable, but it fails on one key point—the vegetables at Subway don't ever seem very good. The vegan alternatives—at least the Sweet Riblet—make you feel like you can pack your sandwich with something a little tastier, heartier and animal-friendly.

If you want to try the sandwiches yourself, these are the participating locations:

D.C.
555 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 -- 202-347-4616
455 Massachusetts Ave, NW (1st Floor) Washington, DC 20001 -- 202-638-0348
550 First St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 -- 202-661-6639

Maryland
8145 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043 -- 410-418-4330
5520 Research Park Dr, #107, Catonsville, MD 21228 -- 410-455-5222
300 Sentinel Dr, #100, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 -- 301-490-6553

Virginia
320 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 -- 703-879-4321
2361 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314 -- 703-879-4321

Life is about to change.

Full time at Train Studios today and new eating habits to go along with it. Most dairy, sugar, fruit, butter, salad dressings, potatoes, rice, pasta, most meats and other things are not allowed. They said No Snacks, if you are hungry drink water! I'm ready.

Watch and see my progress.

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Pledge to go meatless on Mondays for your health

I've been meatless for over 3 months, not just Mondays!


 Study after study is revealing the harmful effects of eating red meat. From clogged arteries to diabetes to the national obesity crisis, it's becoming clear that red meat can actually kill us. Red meat is a high-saturated fat food that can increase risks for heart disease and has been linked to premature death. Replacing red meat with healthy foods rich in polyunsaturated fats can cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by 19%. 

If your meals have traditionally revolved around an animal protein centerpiece, at first it can be challenging to go meatless. Check out the following resources for inspiration.


-Try a search on Punchfork.com (http://punchfork.com/), a food blog search engine with vegan and vegetarian search filters. 
-Bookmark the Meatless Mondays site (http://www.meatlessmonday.com/) for frequently-updated meatless recipes, and articles and facts on cutting down on meat. 
-Check out the Humane Society’s Meat-Free Meals guide (http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/publications/guide_to_meat-free_meals_2011.pdf) for tips and a guide to eating out in restaurants, meat free.

1. 04.22.12

   Update #1

   Thank you for pledging to go Meatless on Mondays! You've taken an important step toward health and a longer life. Remember, tomorrow will be your first Meatless Monday. If you need inspiration for meatless meals, check out a few ideas from The Healthy Foodie blog:
   
   
   Breakfast - Apple Raisin Goat Cheese Oatmeal:http://thehealthyfoodie.com/2012/02/05/apple-raisin-and-goat-cheese-oatmeal/
   
   
   Lunch - Creamy Avocado Pasta:http://thehealthyfoodie.com/2011/12/05/creamy-avocado-pasta/

   
   

   Dinner - Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie:http://thehealthyfoodie.com/2011/04/25/vegetarian-shepherds-pie/ 
   
   
   It will be easier if you invite your friends and family to take the pledge with you. Click here to send them an invitation:http://www.causes.com/causes/621655-health-and-wellness/actions/1643643?open_inviter=true

5 Easy Ways to Lose Weight

Losing weight can be easy, though not entirely effortless. Family members could form weight loss goals together which could motivate each person to lose weight. Weight loss can seem to be tough if you make it an individual activity but if you involve your family or friends in it, weight loss can turn out to be more successful for you.

Involving your loved ones in your weight loss regime is just one way to go about it. Here are 5 more easy ways to carry out a weight loss routine.

1. Cut out juice and soda from your diet

Wash down your meal with water, not sugary drinks. You could have a glass of orange juice at breakfast but throughout the day, water should be your primary drink.

It is estimated that an average American consumes an extra 245 calories each day from soft drinks. This makes it nearly 90,000 calories or 25 pounds a year.

Not only are these drinks sugary, they also fail to satiate your hunger the way food does. The calorie consumption from them does you no good.

2. Keep a record of every morsel you have

Keep a palm-sized notepad with you to record everything you eat during the day. Many cell phone apps, nowadays, allow you to keep a digital record of your daily food intake. Studies have found that those who keep a culinary log tend to eat 15% less than those who don't.

3. Switch to ordinary coffee

Morning coffee is not only effective in waking you up; it is also very good at wrecking you diet. Indulgent coffee drinks from coffee joints have hundreds of extra calories because of whole milk, whipped cream, sugary syrups and sugar.

An ordinary cup of coffee with skim milk might not taste as great, sans the loads of calories, but at least you know your morning cup of java is not contributing to your weight gain.

4. Take a walk before dinner

This couldn't be any easier! Walking will you burn calories. In addition, it will cut your appetite. A study of 10 obese women, conducted at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, found that 20 minutes of walking reduced appetite and increased the sense of fullness equivalent to a light meal.

5. Get weight loss supplements

In consultation with your dietician, you could come up with some weight loss supplements that you could take to aid in weight loss. ECA stack is popular these days. ECA stack or any other slimming pills can be taken to supplement your exercise and diet regime, not replace it.

More Salt In US Diet Comes From Bread And Rolls, Not Salty Snacks

More salt in the average US diet comes bread and rolls and not from salty snacks like potato chips, pretzels and popcorn, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released this week. Although salty snacks taste saltier, and weight for weight they contain more sodium than bread and rolls, because the average American consumes more bread and rolls every day than salty snacks, bread consumption contributes more to sodium intake.
Contained in the February edition of CDC Vital Signs, the report is timed to coincide with American Heart Month.
Too much sodium in the diet increases the risk of high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Experts say most of the salt in the diet of Americans does not come from that which they add when they prepare food at home or at the table: it comes from processed and restaurant foods.
The CDC report shows that average sodium consumption in the US is about 3,300 milligrams a day.
This suggests that only 1 in 10 Americans meets the dietary guideline of no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, which is about the same as in a teaspoon of salt. There is an even lower guideline amount of 1,500 milligrams per day for African Americans, anyone aged 51 and over, and for people with certain conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.
The report includes a list of the top 10 sources of sodium in the average American diet. Number 1 on the list is bread and rolls: number 10 is salty snacks like potato chips, pretzels and popcorn.
The remaining types are cold cuts and cured meats such as deli or packaged ham or turkey, pizza, fresh and processed poultry, soups, sandwiches (including cheeseburgers), cheese, pasta dishes (excluding macaroni and cheese which is in a separate category of its own), and meat mixed dishes such as meat loaf with tomato sauce.
The report highlights that:

These ten types of food account for 44% of dietary sodium consumed each day in the US.

65% of sodium in the American diet comes from food bought in stores.

25% comes from meals purchased in restaurants.

Cutting the sodium in the 10 leading sources by 25% would lower the total consumed by more than 10% and could help prevent 28,000 deaths a year.

CDC Director Dr Thomas R. Frieden told the press:
"Too much sodium raises blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. These diseases kill more than 800,000 Americans each year and contribute an estimated $273 billion in health care costs."
Reducing daily consumption of sodium is not easy when it is present in so many of the foods we eat.
But people can lower their intake by eating a diet high in fresh or frozen fruits and vegatables without sauce, and by limiting the amount of processed foods without sodium, checking grocery labels and choosing products lower in sodium.
Frieden said the CDC were encouraged that some food companies are taking steps to reduce sodium in their products. He cited the example of Kraft Foods, who have committed to an average reduction of 10% over a two-year period. Dozens of other companies have also joined a national campaign to reduce sodium in foods.
"The leading supplier of cheese for pizza, Leprino Foods, is actively working on providing customers and consumers with healthier options. We are confident that more manufacturers will do the same," said Frieden.
Data for the report came from surveys of more than 7,200 people carried out in 2007 and 2008. Nearly half of those surveyed were children.

5 Foods That Can Trigger a Stroke

Few things feel more terrifying and random than a stroke, which can strike without warning. And fear of stroke -- when a blood vessel in or leading to the brain bursts or is blocked by a blood clot, starving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients -- is well founded. After all, stroke is the number-three killer in the U.S., affecting more than 700,000 people each year. Here are five foods that cause the damage that leads to stroke.
1. Crackers, chips, and store-bought pastries and baked goods
Muffins, doughnuts, chips, crackers, and many other baked goods are high in trans fats, which are hydrogenated oils popular with commercial bakeries because they stay solid at room temperature, so the products don't require refrigeration. Also listed on labels as "partially hydrogenated" or hydrogenated oils, trans fats are found in all kinds of snack foods, frozen foods, and baked goods, including salad dressings, microwave popcorn, stuffing mixes, frozen tater tots and French fries, cake mixes, and whipped toppings. They're also what makes margarine stay in a solid cube. The worst offenders are fried fast foods such as onion rings, French fries, and fried chicken.

Why it's bad

For years scientists have known trans fats are dangerous artery-blockers, upping the concentrations of lipids and bad cholesterol in the blood and lowering good cholesterol. Now we can add stroke to the list of dangers. This year researchers at the University of North Carolina found that women who ate 7 grams of trans fat each day -- about the amount in two doughnuts or half a serving of French fries -- had 30 percent more strokes (the ischemic type, caused by blocked blood flow to the brain) than women who ate just 1 gram a day. Another recent study, also in women, found that trans fats promoted inflammation and higher levels of C-reactive protein, which have been linked to an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

What to do

Aim to limit trans fats to no more than 1 or 2 grams a day -- and preferably none. Avoid fast-food French fries and other fried menu items and study packaged food labels closely. Even better, bake your own cookies, cakes, and other snacks. When you can't, search out "health-food" alternative snacks, such as Terra brand potato chips and traditional whole grain crackers such as those made by Finn, Wasa, AkMak, Ryvita, and Lavasch.
2. Smoked and processed meats
Whether your weakness is pastrami, sausage, hot dogs, bacon, or a smoked turkey sandwich, the word from the experts is: Watch out.

Why it's bad

Smoked and processed meats are nasty contributors to stroke risk in two ways: The preserving processes leave them packed with sodium, but even worse are the preservatives used to keep processed meats from going bad. Sodium nitrate and nitrite have been shown by researchers to directly damage blood vessels, causing arteries to harden and narrow. And of course damaged, overly narrow blood vessels are exactly what you don't want if you fear stroke.
Many studies have linked processed meats to coronary artery disease (CAD); one meta-analysis in the journal Circulation calculated a 42-percent increase in coronary heart disease for those who eat one serving of processed meat a day. Stroke is not the only concern for salami fans; cancer journals have reported numerous studies in the past few years showing that consumption of cured and smoked meats is linked with increased risk of diabetes and higher incidences of numerous types of cancer, including leukemia.

What to do

If a smoked turkey or ham sandwich is your lunch of choice, try to vary your diet, switching to tuna, peanut butter, or other choices several days a week. Or cook turkey and chicken yourself and slice it thin for sandwiches.
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3. Diet soda
Although replacing sugary drinks with diet soda seems like a smart solution for keeping weight down -- a heart-healthy goal -- it turns out diet soda is likely a major bad guy when it comes to stroke.

Why it's bad

People who drink a diet soda a day may up their stroke risk by 48 percent. A Columbia University study presented at the American Stroke Association's 2011 International Stroke Conference followed 2,500 people ages 40 and older and found that daily diet soda drinkers had 60 percent more strokes, heart attacks, and coronary artery disease than those who didn't drink diet soda. Researchers don't know exactly how diet soda ups stroke risk -- and are following up with further studies -- but nutritionists are cautioning anyone concerned about stroke to cut out diet soda pop.

What to do

Substitute more water for soda in your daily diet. It's the healthiest thirst-quencher by far, researchers say. If you don't like water, try lemonade, iced tea, or juice.
4. Red meat
This winter, when the respected journal Stroke published a study showing that women who consumed a large portion of red meat each day had a 42-percent higher incidence of stroke, it got nutrition experts talking. The information that red meat, with its high saturated fat content, isn't healthy for those looking to prevent heart disease and stroke wasn't exactly news. But the percentage increase (almost 50 percent!) was both startling and solid; the researchers arrived at their finding after following 35,000 Swedish women for ten years.

Why it's bad

Researchers have long known that the saturated fat in red meat raises the risk of stroke and heart disease by gradually clogging arteries with a buildup of protein plaques. Now it turns out that hemoglobin, the ingredient that gives red meat its high iron content, may pose a specific danger when it comes to stroke. Researchers are investigating whether blood becomes thicker and more viscous as a result of the consumption of so-called heme iron, specifically upping the chance of strokes.

What to do

Aim to substitute more poultry -- particularly white meat -- and fish, which are low in heme iron, for red meat. Also, choose the heart-healthiest sources of protein whenever you can, especially beans, legumes, nuts, tofu, and nonfat dairy.
5. Canned soup and prepared foods
Whether it's canned soup, canned spaghetti, or healthy-sounding frozen dinners, prepared foods and mixes rely on sodium to increase flavor and make processed foods taste fresher. Canned soup is cited by nutritionists as the worst offender; one can of canned chicken noodle soup contains more than 1,100 mg of sodium, while many other varieties, from clam chowder to simple tomato, have between 450 and 800 mg per serving. Compare that to the American Heart and Stroke Association's recommendation of less than1,500 mg of sodium daily and you'll see the problem. In fact, a nutritionist-led campaign, the National Salt Reduction Initiative, calls on food companies to reduce the salt content in canned soup and other products by 20 percent in the next two years.

Why it's bad

Salt, or sodium as it's called on food labels, directly affects stroke risk. In one recent study, people who consumed more than 4,000 mg of sodium daily had more than double the risk of stroke compared to those who ate 2,000 mg or less. Yet the Centers for Disease Control estimate that most Americans eat close to 3,500 mg of sodium per day. Studies show that sodium raises blood pressure, the primary causative factor for stroke. And be warned: Sodium wears many tricky disguises, which allow it to hide in all sorts of foods that we don't necessarily think of as salty. Some common, safe-sounding ingredients that really mean salt:

• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• MSG (monosodium glutamate)
• Disodium phosphate
• Sodium alginate

What to do

Make your own homemade soups and entrees, then freeze individual serving-sized portions. Buy low-sodium varieties, but read labels carefully, since not all products marked "low sodium" live up to that promise.

Honeymoon is over AKA Fat Recall!

Now that I been married a whole month and gained 13 pounds, it's time for a Total Fat Recall! Now I'm back on my grind and not looking back. Stay tuned.

Forks Over Knives

Just watched another great documentary on our bad eating habits. Read the synopis of movie and go watch it.

Synopsis

What has happened to us? Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, we are sicker than ever by nearly every measure.
Two out of every three of us are overweight. Cases of diabetes are exploding, especially amongst our younger population. About half of us are taking at least one prescription drug. Major medical operations have become routine, helping to drive health care costs to astronomical levels. Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the country’s three leading causes of death, even though billions are spent each year to "battle" these very conditions. Millions suffer from a host of other degenerative diseases.
Could it be there’s a single solution to all of these problems? A solution so comprehensive but so straightforward, that it’s mind-boggling that more of us haven’t taken it seriously?
FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. The major storyline in the film traces the personal journeys of a pair of pioneering researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn.
Dr. Campbell, a nutritional scientist at Cornell University, was concerned in the late 1960′s with producing "high quality" animal protein to bring to the poor and malnourished areas of the third world. While in the Philippines, he made a life-changing discovery: the country’s wealthier children, who were consuming relatively high amounts of animal-based foods, were much more likely to get liver cancer. Dr. Esselstyn, a top surgeon and head of the Breast Cancer Task Force at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, found that many of the diseases he routinely treated were virtually unknown in parts of the world where animal-based foods were rarely consumed.
These discoveries inspired Campbell and Esselstyn, who didn’t know each other yet, to conduct several groundbreaking studies. One of them took place in China and is still among the most comprehensive health-related investigations ever undertaken. Their research led them to a startling conclusion: degenerative diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even several forms of cancer, could almost always be prevented – and in many cases reversed – by adopting a whole foods, plant-based diet. Despite the profound implications of their findings, their work has remained relatively unknown to the public.
The filmmakers travel with Drs. Campbell and Esselstyn on their separate but similar paths, from their childhood farms where they both produced "nature’s perfect food," to China and Cleveland, where they explored ideas that challenged the established thinking and shook their own core beliefs.
The idea of food as medicine is put to the test. Throughout the film, cameras follow "reality patients" who have chronic conditions from heart disease to diabetes. Doctors teach these patients how to adopt a whole foods plant-based diet as the primary approach to treat their ailments – while the challenges and triumphs of their journeys are revealed.
FORKS OVER KNIVES utilizes state of the art 3-D graphics and rare archival footage. The film features leading experts on health, examines the question "why we don’t know," and tackles the issue of diet and disease in a way that will have people talking for years.
FORKS OVER KNIVES was filmed all over the United States, Canada and China.

Celebrity Weight Loss Diets: The Kind You Should Never Follow

Everybody, celebrities included, wants to lose weight fast. We aren't alone in our desire to get a curvaceous body as fast as possible. Living in a generation that appears to be pressed for time from every possible angle, instant answers and quick solutions to our problem have become something of a norm.

But how reliable are these fad diets and extreme measure for weight loss? Sure, they offer rapid weight loss but could you call it healthy weight loss? I highly doubt it. Most people are so desperate they don't care so much about the consequences as the results of following such a weight loss plan. And the appeal of such a diet increases tenfold when we see our favorite celebrities standing in all their svelte glory, endorsing consciously or unconsciously, the drastic measures that helped them achieve that picture perfect figure.

One of the more popular celebrity weight management diet plans is Master Cleanse - a diet that allows you to drink only a special concoction prepared by mixing together lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and water. A great favorite with a Hollywood celebrity since it allowed her to drop 20 pounds in two weeks!

Who wouldn't if they were surviving on little more than water? But the singer confesses that she put on weight once the diet was over. Doesn't seem like a very useful diet to lose weight fast, does it?

There are countless rapid weight loss diet plans and they seem to be doing some good to one celebrity or the other. A famous Hollywood actress swears by the Cabbage Soup diet while another two celebrities endorse the baby food (yuck!) diet. A global model credits her wow body to the raw food diet and a famous socialite cum model's secret mantra is the Cookie Diet.

However, one has to stop at some point of time and ask the question, "How healthy are these celebrity weight loss diets?" The main role of fad diets is to restrict the number of calories you intake, generally leading to accelerated weight loss over a short period of time. That is the only advantage (if you want to call it that) of following such a drastic and limited diet. Anything else you see, read or hear is pure poppy-cock.

On the other hand the disadvantages that come with these insane techniques to lose weight fast overshadow any possible benefit you might like to credit them with. The rapid weight loss they bring about is unsafe and unsustainable. According to Mayo Clinic sustainable weight loss is one where you lose no more than one or two pounds every week. Anything more than that is a potential health risk. It can lead to loss of lean tissues and muscle mass. In addition, these celebrity weight management diet plans do not provide your body with the essential nutrition it needs to carry on day to day function.

Personally, I prefer losing weight in the long term to losing weight rapidly that is promised by fad diets. Besides, what good can these diets do to you, if they can't guarantee to keep the weight off you for good? You starve yourself, restrict the kind of food you eat, and deny yourself wholesome meals for what? Just so you can put on all that weight the moment you get back to a normal diet?

I don't know about you, but that sounds like a silly way to live life. My vote's on the healthier weight loss options. About time you came over to this side of the fence as well.

The Best Foods for Fat Loss

I went to a nutritionist in 2008. I was doing fine until I took a trip to Jamaica! Below is what I tweeted today.


It seems that so many of us are on the quest for the perfect diet. They one that will help to shed excess pounds and give us the lean physique we desire. But what is the best diet for fat loss?

It is actually hard to find the best diet for fat loss, since we all have different body types. A diet done by one person may have different results for another, and this is the reason why they think that certain diet programs are not working. Fortunately, there are several diet programs that are guaranteed to take several pounds off you if you will just stick to them faithfully.

The best diet for losing fat works depending on the how much willpower and determination a person has. This means that no matter how effective the diet program is if you don't take it seriously chances are that you will not achieve the body you want to have in the desired amount of time. If this sounds like you, these diet ideas will work, but they may take more time. Just adjust them to fit your lifestyle - but not too much or you won't really be dieting!

Here are some of the things that you can do if you want to have a healthier and trimmer body:

Drink lots of water

Drinking lots of water actually helps to burn fat. Usually, the reason why you weigh more than the average is that there is stored water in your body. This is called the water weight and it adds to the actual body weight. It sounds strange, but in order to reduce the amount of water weight you are carrying, you have to drink lots of water so that the body won't keep holding on to the body water.

Eat small meals

The best diet for fat loss includes the intake of at least 5 small portions of medium-sized meals. Instead of taking large portions which actually take a lot of time to digest, small portions are just enough so that you will feel full without actually feeling all bloated up. Your stomach will be able to adjust to the foods easily, so metabolism is enhanced.

Stay away from preserved foods

Only take minimal amounts of cooked or processed food. Most of these foods have additional fats and other preservatives that can significantly add weight to the body. It is healthier to eat raw vegetables so you'd lose fats easily. Remember, the more foods you eat in their natural state the better they are for your body.

Eat foods rich in protein


For the best diet for fat loss, the inclusion of foods rich in proteins is important. The best sources of proteins are poultry, fish, eggs, cottages, and cheese. Foods high in protein help to build and repair muscle. Muscle burns more calories than fat so you want to work toward building a lean muscle mass for optimum fat burning.

Basically what it all comes down to is eating sensibly. Keep the foods you eat healthy and as natural as possible. Avoid greasy and processed foods and drink plenty of water. By making these simple changes in your diet you will be well on your way to the fit body you desire!