| One of the fundamentals of weight loss is simply to | | | | to provide energy, it is best to eat low carb food if |
| burn more calories than you eat. This can be | | | | you are thinking of weight loss. This results in |
| achieved by increasing physical activity while reducing | | | | breaking down the fat in the body to provide energy |
| the intake of calories in your diet. However, here are | | | | which ultimately leads to weight loss. Low-carb diets |
| a few tips for effective weight loss to help you | | | | focus on dairy products, eggs, fish, poultry, meat, |
| evaluate your eating habits in your daily life. | | | | and some non starchy vegetables. Of course the |
| - Start your day with a healthy breakfast. It can be | | | | meat should be eaten after removing the fat and the |
| heavy too, since you are eating after a long break | | | | yolk in the egg should be avoided. |
| and your body needs the energy to go ahead with | | | | - The low carb diet also excludes or limits most |
| the day. Have a moderate lunch and the dinner | | | | grains, breads, fruits, pasta, beans/peas and starchy |
| should be kept to the minimum | | | | vegetables. |
| - Avoid nibbling after finishing your meal. Clear up the | | | | - Avoid eating after dinner or just before going to |
| table soon after you have finished eating or if you | | | | bed. The reason for this is that the calories which |
| are eating out, ask the waiter to clear the table. | | | | you have just consumed before going to bed remain |
| - Limit your midday meals to eating fruits rather than | | | | unburnt, resulting in unnecessary weight gain. |
| sandwiches or burgers which contain saturated fatty | | | | - Avoid nibbling at food while cooking or finishing your |
| foods. | | | | child's left-over food. |
| - Always complement your dish with lots of salads to | | | | - Serving food in large bowl compels you to finish it |
| control calorie intake. This will aid weight loss. If you | | | | off even if you have finished eating from your plate. |
| are having steak then add lots of steamed | | | | - Enjoy each bite and drink water between bites to |
| vegetables like carrots, potatoes and beans. | | | | make you feel full easily. |
| - Cut down on sugary foods like ice creams, | | | | - Prepare a list of low calorie foods before going to |
| puddings, chocolates, pastries, which have highest | | | | shop. In this way you can avoid buying high calorie |
| calorific content. Instead have healthy fruit juices. | | | | food. Always look at stocking your kitchen with |
| - Satisfy your food cravings by having fruit shakes, | | | | healthy low calorie foods. A few changes in your life |
| smoothies, popcorn, oatmeal etc. | | | | style and sober food choices will go a long way |
| - Even though carbohydrates are considered essential | | | | towards effective weight loss. |