Please help...What is a good diet to lose weight? I'm tired of wasting money..

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I need to lose 100 pounds and I'm about to go to stater bros or albertsons to buy some food....What should I buy for a diet that will help me lose weight? Breakfast? Lunch? Dinner? Snacks? Please help...i really don't want to waste my money on food I think is good for me but really isnt...I have made that mistake already by buying salad dressing loaded with salt and all natural fruit posicle loaded with sugar as well as frozen entrees with way too much salt...
 
check out fitday.com for some ideas. We can't tell you what you need to eat because we all have different tastes. You need to take some time to educate yourself about portion sizes, nutrition and reading labels :)
 
Salt... is not as big of deal in weight loss. It's not good for you, granted, but it has no calories either.

Would you be able to see a nutritionist? That would be a great place to start. A doctor can refer you if needed.

Otherwise, google around for nutrition info! Find a calorie calculator! Get involved!
 
First I recommend eating before going food shopping. Buying food when you are hungry will only lead to buying with your stomach instead of your head. Second - Read the labels. Act like you're new to the planet earth and you have no idea what the food you are holding is, because honestly, most people in the developed world are so out of touch with what it is we are really eating and how much it is we should be eating that it's really quite sad.

We all start from relatively the same place -relearning how to eat, that means learning what a true portion size is, and what your body needs to be healthy. Take your time while shopping as this is a learning experience. Give yourself plenty of time to read the labels. Make sure to buy lots of fresh food like fruit and veggies (if you can stand them). Retraining your taste buds to enjoy whole foods and fresh fruit and vegetables can take a little bit of time but it's VERY wroth it. Start by adding them to your meals slowly if you aren't familiar with eating them very often. Then add more and more into your diet over the next few weeks or months.

Anyway, that's my advice. That's what's worked for me (helped me to drop 27 pounds in the past two months) and I hope it helps you.
 
Oh and one more thing - it helps to think of this not as a diet but a lifestyle change. If you're hoping to just "diet" and then go back to eating the way you where before once the weight comes off it will just get you right back to where you are now. In order to keep the weight off you will need to change the way you eat for good.
 
mathmajor said:
Salt... is not as big of deal in weight loss. It's not good for you, granted, but it has no calories either.

Would you be able to see a nutritionist? That would be a great place to start. A doctor can refer you if needed.

Otherwise, google around for nutrition info! Find a calorie calculator! Get involved!
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salt plays a large role in weight loss. If you consume excess salt, you will retain more water in your body, which can present itself as extra weight...making it look as though you have stayed at the same weight or perhaps even gained.
 
I totally agree with what Stacy said. What worked for me, was to consult with a nutritionist/dietitian. She helped me with the right amount of food groups that I need to lose weight. And she also took all my specific needs and activities into consideration.

A dietitian can also help you with what to eat, how much to eat and such. I highly recommend that you go and see one. Good luck!
 
If you're able, consult a nutritionist or even borrow a book or two from teh library about nutrition and dieting. Knowledge is power afterall. I also agree with Stacy about eating BEFORE you go shopping - def a smart idea.

Hope that helps! :)

bluemomma
 
Shyg..is right! Excess salt is NOT healthy at all and can have a negative effect on your diet! Don't eat those microwavable meals, pure garbage!
 
Every meal you eat should be cooked by a human - not a corporation.

Buy yourself a cookbook and mark down meals you'd like to eat and knock up a list covering all ingredients. You needn't be scared of butter or bacon or real mayo but don't go crazy with them.

You cannot go wrong with chicken breasts or fish (so long as it's not fried). Potato/rice are fine in sensible amounts. Pretty much any veg is fine (so long as it's not by the pound).
Cut out sodas/donuts/regular candy - you'll be happier and thinner as a result.

Carry a bottle of water at all times. AT ALL TIMES. The 700ml size works best for me. I guzzle a lot of water but I can't say I keep count of how many re-fils a day. I'd say a minimum of 4-6. Probably double in the summer.

It's not as hard as you think but it does require a reboot on your refueling strategy. Once you learn the basics and get into the habit of meal planning it's not such a big deal as you might think.
 
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