Diet plans
Annapoli0
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My goal is to lose about 10lbs. Does anyone have any suggestions for diet plans to stay healthy were you are still getting enough food and not constantly hungry. I honestly don't know were to start so suggestions would be helpful.
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The best plan:
-set your goal to lose half a pound a week
-eat the foods you enjoy...focus primarily on nutrient dense items, but if you want pizza or chocolate? Work it into your calories rather than beat yourself up over it
-find out what types of foods keep you full...for some fat/protein/fiber work best, for others carbs work best
-if you exercise, eat back at least a portion of those calories to fuel your body3 -
You're not supposed to starve to lose weight. But you may have to tolerate mild hunger occasionally. It's not dangerous.
The best diet plan for you is one you make yourself. A healthy diet is balanced and varied.2 -
I'd start with logging everything you normally eat and drink for at least a week before making changes so you can see where your calories are going.
With 10 lbs to lose you do not have to make big changes. Consume about 200-250 fewer calories a day. A fast rate of loss or bigger calorie deficit is too agressive with little to lose.
That might just mean watching your portion sizes of calorie dense foods/drinks or swapping out an item for a lower calorie option.
Protein, fats and fiber help people to stay satisfied.5 -
I think what PP said is so important - your weight is not very off, so your habits just need some small tweaks. This is a case for "don't fix it if it ain't broken". Aiming for perfection tends to screw things up. (I had to make major changes to my eating habits, food environment and attitudes, but I also had 50 pounds to lose. Those pounds came partly from years trying to eat like I "should". Cringe.)2
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