EATING INTELLIGENTLY FOR WEIGHT LOSS

I came across this statement during some of my research and I thought it worth passing along.  Many people think losing weight means starving oneself.  And this is so not true!  Here is the statement I read in a weight loss/health book by Jordan Rubin: "Losing weight is not necessarily eating less; it's about eating more intelligently - more of the "right" foods." While we are individuals and each of us has different dietary needs, there are some guides we should all follow.  We can all benefit from the following simple tips:

• Cut out processed foods. 
• Eat whole grains instead of refined grains.
• Go from regular or whole milk to low-fat or fat-free milk and dairy products.
• Add more fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet.
• Eat 5 or so small meals a day instead of 1 or 2 big ones.
• Cut out sugary beverages.
• Drink lots of water.  Most people do not drink enough water on a regular basis.

In most cases, fad diets are not a good idea.  Most people who lose weight on such diets will gain back the weight they lost, plus more, once they go off the diet.  And they will eventually go off the diet.

Take care of your health and make the dietary changes necessary for you.