The right diet for fat loss

This is where many of you are currently getting it wrong. Keeping
things simple is the way to go.

EVERYONE is different, so please treat these as guidelines rather than
definite instructions. (The Metabolic Typing Test we use with clients
gives you a far more personal eating plan).

The NUMBER ONE reason why people find it hard to stick to a healthy
eating plan is a consistent lack of accountability. If you really want
to tackle excess weight and keep it off, you NEED to record everything
you eat, so that you can see patterns in your eating - both good and
bad.

To help you achieve this, simply go online to www.fitstreet.co.uk and
look in the 'Eat Right' section. There you'll find a FREE Food Diary
that you can download in seconds. I think you'll find it a big help!

So, here are the general rules you should stick to, 90% OF THE TIME,
to see good results for fat loss:

First off, drink plenty of water - at least 2 litres a day. Your body
will thank you in SO many ways!

Ditch as much processed food as possible, including ready meals,
packet foods and anything that you know not to be healthy. Go through
your food cupboards and start stripping out this junk.

Keep your diet as clean as possible. That means plenty of fresh fruit
and vegetables.
Eat fruit as part of your breakfast, and then vegetables at lunch,
dinner and snack time.

Go easy on the grains - that means bread, pasta, rice, and all baked
foods (biscuits, cakes etc).
Avoid all white flour products. Instead opt for a small amount of
wholegrain foods, such as wholegrain bread and brown rice. These
should only make up a small part of your meals, compared to the fruit
and vegetables.

Eat some protein at every meal and snack, to keep you feeling fuller
for longer, to reduce your overall calories from carbohydrates, and to
help make your body stronger as you start to exercise. Protein can
come from meat, fish, dairy or nuts and seeds.

At breakfast you can opt for eggs, smoked salmon or natural yoghurt
with fruit
At lunch you can have meat or fish with plenty of vegetables and salad
The same goes for dinner, although you will want to vary your options
as much as possible.

Always eat breakfast. For protein and fats, add a small sprinkling of
nuts / seeds to your meal choices, to give you a good mix of the two.
Alternatively, choose an organic brand of quality peanut butter to mix
into your porridge oats or spread onto your high quality, wholemeal
toast. Add a small portion of fruit, either chopped apple or ideally
berries (very good anti-oxidants), or baby tomatoes to your toast.

For lunch and / or dinner you have no end of protein choice: chicken
or turkey breast, lean steak, pork chop, fish (canned or fresh), eggs,
cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and natural yoghurt. Steer clear of
deli meats, battered meats or fish, and any fried meat. Never go
without your protein.

Dinner should always follow a set rule; meat or fish with plenty of
vegetables. The more colour, the better. Add a very small amount of
grains if you feel that you need them.

For snacks between meals (mid morning + afternoon, but only if you
feel hungry), try these for size:

* Celery stick with a dollop of peanut butter
* A handful of nuts - Macadamias, Brazils, Pecans, Walnuts - any
choice, except white peanuts.
* Sliced apple spread with peanut butter
* 2 oatcakes topped with cottage cheese
* Baby carrots dipped in hummus (go easy on the amount of hummus)

Followed to the letter the actions detailed in this article will
guarantee you results, if you are ready to make the effort. Healthy
eating shouldn't take over your life. Moderation is the key.

Good luck with your fat loss efforts!

Simon

Simon Dainton is a Certified Personal Trainer and fat loss expert.
Founder of Fitstreet Personal Training in the UK, his Programs of
Lifestyle change guarantee clients results, combining effective
exercise, nutrition and lifestyle adjustments. For more information
and to receive your FREE fat loss guide, go to http://www.fitstreet.co.uk/.
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