What foods do you eat to lose weight?

i eat foods that total less calories than i expend in a day to lose weight

Huh?

What he's trying to say is that you don't always need to over-analyse things. Tracking your calorie intake and expenditure (and making sure that you consume less than you burn) is the only real sure-fire way to lose weight. That's step 1.

Step 2 is to get your macronutrient balance right (at a very simplistic level - make sure you get enough protein and fats each day, and fill the rest of your calorie 'allowance' with carbs).

Step 3 is looking at improving the quality of your diet, to make sure you are getting good levels of essential micronutrients. This will increase your overall health.

Step 1 will see you lose WEIGHT, step 2 (primarily adequate protein and fat intake) will see that the weight you lose is mostly fat - should also be combined with resistance training, and that your body has the right types of fuel. Step 3 will make you a healthier person, increase functions such as your immune system and cognitive functioning and many more!

Try a plant based diet. Plenty of proteins! ( example:spinach!) And cutting out animal fat and protein and processed foods helps A TON. My husband did this and has lost 20 lbs in the last two months. I've lost over 30 lbs with the plant based lifestyle. Lemon water helps, too.

i eat foods that total less calories than i expend in a day to lose weight

Huh?

What he's trying to say is that you don't always need to over-analyse things. Tracking your calorie intake and expenditure (and making sure that you consume less than you burn) is the only real sure-fire way to lose weight. That's step 1.

Step 2 is to get your macronutrient balance right (at a very simplistic level - make sure you get enough protein and fats each day, and fill the rest of your calorie 'allowance' with carbs).

Step 3 is looking at improving the quality of your diet, to make sure you are getting good levels of essential micronutrients. This will increase your overall health.

Step 1 will see you lose WEIGHT, step 2 (primarily adequate protein and fat intake) will see that the weight you lose is mostly fat - should also be combined with resistance training, and that your body has the right types of fuel. Step 3 will make you a healthier person, increase functions such as your immune system and cognitive functioning and many more!

I'm gonna go ahead and concur with this. Thanks

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What he's trying to say is that you don't always need to over-analyse things. Tracking your calorie intake and expenditure (and making sure that you consume less than you burn) is the only real sure-fire way to lose weight. That's step 1.

Step 2 is to get your macronutrient balance right (at a very simplistic level - make sure you get enough protein and fats each day, and fill the rest of your calorie 'allowance' with carbs).

Step 3 is looking at improving the quality of your diet, to make sure you are getting good levels of essential micronutrients. This will increase your overall health.

Step 1 will see you lose WEIGHT, step 2 (primarily adequate protein and fat intake) will see that the weight you lose is mostly fat - should also be combined with resistance training, and that your body has the right types of fuel. Step 3 will make you a healthier person, increase functions such as your immune system and cognitive functioning and many more!
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Words to live by!

Also, overcoming a plateau can be assisted by the other side of the equation... energy expenditure. It might be time to change up your exercise routine.

Nonfat yogurt! Studies have shown that having 3 servings a day burns belly fat. It's a delicious way for me to bust that gut!

*Change things up- exercise & food
* Add Cinnamon to your meals
It speeds up your metabolism & keeps you fuller longer
I usually have Oat Bran w/ Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Honey(optional)
& Almond Milk(vanilla)
I make it into a liquid consistency so that it's drinkable after consuming that
It keeps me full and satisfied for the whole day then at your next meal you're
Not as hungry

Here is what I have been doing since day one.

Eat whatever you want. Just make sure you count every single calorie on here. And I mean EVERY SINGLE CALORIE and at the end of the day, make sure it is below you Daily allowance.

By default, you will start cutting out what I call USELESS calories.

Seems to work for me.

I'd say it works!!!!!!! Congrats on the 50lbs!

I'm sure everyone already said this so it's just a comment really but I can't believe the difference that food makes in weight loss. Hear me out, I thought, ok...i'm going to eat 1600 calories a day. A calorie is a calorie right? Well yes...and no. Eating 1600 calories of clean foods makes me lose about twice the weight that eating 1600 calories of mcdonalds does. I know that it's salt, and water retention but your body burns smarter and faster with clean foods. Try to limit your fast food, your simple carbs and eat as naturally as possible. Drink plenty of water and I promise you will blast through this plateau. Good luck!

Here is what I have been doing since day one.

Eat whatever you want. Just make sure you count every single calorie on here. And I mean EVERY SINGLE CALORIE and at the end of the day, make sure it is below you Daily allowance.

By default, you will start cutting out what I call USELESS calories.

Seems to work for me.

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I found that this means that I have to literally earn the calories for my treats a.k.a. useless calories. I also go over my protein count every single day - I have to in order to stay full, or at least not feel like I could gnaw on my desktop =-) My calorie goal for weight loss daily is 1200 - 1340 which doesn't leave much wiggle room without considerable exercise. I eat a lot of tuna, salmon, oatmeal, greek yogurt, hummus and beans to get the extra protein and not a ton of calories. Good luck to you, I hope you find some good ideas that help!