Have you made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight but are not sure how to implement it? Losing weight can be enjoyable and rewarding if you include activities and foods that you like in your exercise and diet regimen.

One of the best ways to succeed in losing weight is to set realistic goals. Dieticians and doctors recommend a goal of two to three pounds a week to be sure to lose safely and keep it off. Although there are many gimmicky diets in the news that promise quick weight loss, the best way to lose and stay at your target weight is to reduce caloric intake and include more exercise to burn more calories. If you tweak your diet a bit to reduce caloric intake, you are on your way to achievable and sustainable weight loss.

Keeping a food diary that lists everything you eat for a few days can help pinpoint problem areas like eating when you’re bored or eating high-calorie snacks. Simple changes can eliminate high-calorie foods while satisfying the urge to munch. Instead of chips, why not try salted carrot or celery sticks? Eating breakfast is also important because it provides the energy needed to start the day. Without breakfast, hunger often strikes before lunch with the temptation to fill up on foods that are high in calories and low in nutrition.
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Most people agree that eating food and lots of it will eventually lead to weight gain.  In today’s world, it can be hard to distinguish between what is considered healthy and what isn’t.

People who are able to properly identify healthy foods and then consistently use them in their everyday life will ultimately create a healthy lifestyle for themselves. No more worrying about losing or gaining weight, just understanding these foods and how they can help you achieve a healthier weight.

Foods To Lose Weight With

Whole Wheat

One of the reasons why whole wheat is so popular is due to its high nutrition.  One that comes to mind immediately is dietary fiber. This not only helps with digestion, but also increases the metabolism which in the end results in weight loss. On top of that, whole wheat has been known to be much harder to break down. Sounds bad right? In reality, due to this your body uses more resources and thus more calories are burned.
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