Foods To Avoid To Lose Weight – 5 Deal Breakers
Want to know the foods to avoid to lose weight? Here are 5 weight loss deal breakers you need to avoid if you want to lose weight.
Let’s chat about foods to avoid to lose weight.
Here are top 5 temptations that are weight loss deal breakers.
If you’re on a mission to lose some weight in order to feel healthier and look healthier, you will know achieving this goal feels so good!
There’s nothing quite like seeing and feeling the unquestionable results of your hard work.
Now, if only you could maintain that accomplishment.
Sometimes the biggest challenges you face with maintaining achieved weight loss goals boil down to simple changes in your diet.
You know how you have worked hard to achieve your goals?
Those hard days are actually what make you stronger.
There’s nothing worse than letting all that hard work slip away because your eyes are no longer focused on some diet.
News alert: Healthy living is not about sticking to a temporary diet – it’s a lifestyle change.
Here are some foods that are definitely deal-breakers when it comes to staying at your healthy weight.
It’s smart to avoid them all, lest you get swept back down the road of “really-hard-to-return-from” (notice I didn’t say NO RETURN?).
So which foods fall into the category of pesky weight gainers?
These foods are some of the most notorious deal-breakers:
FOODS TO AVOID TO LOSE WEIGHT
TIP # 1 – Soda.
Before you say – WAIT, SODA ISN’T FOOD!
Let me assure you that when you put into your mouth contains a huge amount of calories – whether it is in liquid form or solid, you should be thinking of it as a food.
Most sodas have so many calories it’s alarming! As you know, excessive sugar intake quickly contributes to weight gain. No brainer there.
- A typical 20 ounce can of soda contains an average of 16 teaspoons of sugar, which is way more that you’d want to consume in your day to day eating.
- Choose less toxic options like water, coconut water and naturally extracted juices.
- Even sugar-free sodas which are filled with artificial sweeteners should be avoided as they come with their own set of problems.
Sweeteners, which can be up to 300 times sweeter than natural sugar, are known to increase appetite and result in overeating. Be on the lookout for artificial sweeteners and when possible, steer clear of them. Mehmet Oz
Artificial sweeteners may trigger cravings for other sweet foods. When your body is not fed nutrients, it asks again and again for more food, triggering heavy-duty cravings for fattening, sugary foods. Artificial sweeteners also mess with your metabolism. Suzanne Somers
FOODS TO AVOID TO LOSE WEIGHT
TIP # 2 – Snacks with hydrogenated oil.
Not only does hydrogenated oil result in a buildup of fat in the body, but it’s also known to increase risk of heart disease.
Most snacks, whether sweet or salty, contain hydrogenated oil.
From potato chips to chocolate chip cookies, you’re bound to pump this oil into your body by eating them.
Packaged foods, partially hydrogenated oils and enriched flours are not your friends. Above all, remember this one word: transfats. Avoid it at all costs. Mehmet Oz
Increase your consumption of healthful fats like extra virgin olive oil, avocado, grass-fed beef, wild fish, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. At the same time, keep in mind that modified fats like hydrogenated or trans fats are the worst choices for brain health. David Perlmutter
- Choose healthier snack options like nuts, which consist of healthy fats.
- Other great choices for snacks include cut vegetable sticks, fruit salads and homemade hummus.
FOODS TO AVOID TO LOSE WEIGHT
TIP # 3 – Whole dairy.
Wowzer…one cup of whole milk contains 5 grams of saturated fat, which can wreak havoc in your body, especially if you are lactose intolerant.
- Because dairy does have benefits like high protein and calcium, you might opt for low fat versions like 1% milk and low fat yogurt and cheese.
- Remember that some prepared foods contain dairy, so be vigilant with those options as well.
Milk is not necessary for humans after weaning and the nutrients it contains are readily available in foods without animal protein, saturated fat and cholesterol. Amy Lanou
FOODS TO AVOID TO LOSE WEIGHT
TIP # 4 – Refined grains.
Refined grains, in contrast to whole grains, refer to grains that have been significantly modified from their natural composition.
These refined grains (that we want to avoid) have been milled, which removes the bran and germ for a finer texture and longer shelf life.
But guess what?
It also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins – the stuff we want to keep!
Whole grains, on the other hand, contain the entire grain kernel – the bran, germ and endosperm.
They are a good source of fiber, which helps with digestion, lowers cholesterol levels and lowers blood pressure.
Refined grains are found in foods like white rice, and they cause drastic sugar spikes, which result in weight gain.
In fact they are processed by your body much like a sugar, hence the quick energy and then crash.
Since there are so many alternatives to refined grains, you may be more than comfortable in getting rid of them altogether and opting for wholegrains.
- Opt for brown rice instead of white rice. It goes through less processing and has the fibrous benefits associated with whole grains.
- Other products like quinoa and couscous are great substitutes for rice.
Best options for whole grains include:
- Oatmeal
- Bran
- Barley
- Brown rice
- Popcorn
- Quinoa
- Buckwheat
- Whole Grain Rye
- Millet
- Spelt
- Whole grain pasta
Examples of refined grains include:
- White flour
- White rice
- White bread
FOODS TO AVOID TO LOSE WEIGHT
TIP # 5 – Processed food.
Last and definitely least is processed food.
You can basically define processed food as anything “unnatural.”
These foods are filled with preservatives to extend the life of the product.
They’re also usually full of sugar, fat and carbohydrates – all elements which contribute directly to weight gain.
- Aim to eliminate packaged foods as much as possible to lessen your exposure to unwanted fat and sugar.
- Replace processed foods with options found in natural food stores or organic farms. Note: you weren’t born wanting processed food. You were taught to want it. You learned it. You can unlearn it.
- If processed food somehow ends up in your home, read the label diligently and ensure the listed sugars, fats and carbohydrates don’t exceed your daily allowance.
Research has shown that even small amounts of processed food alter the chemical balance of our brain and cause negative mood swings along with noticeable dips in energy. Marilu Henner
There is absolutely no substitute for the best. Good food cannot be made of inferior ingredients masked with high flavor. It is true thrift to use the best ingredients available and to waste nothing. James Beard
Put simply, clean eating is avoiding all processed food, relying on fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains rather than prepackaged or fast food. Tosca Reno
So there you have it: 5 temptations that are usually weight loss deal breakers.
Within weeks of getting rid of these foods, you will definitely see a marked difference in your weight loss maintenance.
I can’t control everything in my life but I can control what I put in my body.
It’s not a short term diet but a long term lifestyle change.
Love yourself enough to live a healthy lifestyle.
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