There’s no way around it. Any fat or weight loss program must have a diet part to it. Simply put, you need to consume fewer calories than your body needs to lose weight. What goes in is either used as energy or stored as fat!
Slow and steady is the message. Starving yourself can have the opposite effect and you’ll have zero hope of losing weight. Good nutrition is important to any weight loss plan and even more important in maintaining your ideal weight.
Of course, if you have an underlying medical condition like Diabetes or a food allergy, then you need to be even more careful.
You’ve all heard these before, but do you know why they are important? 
- Drink more water. A glass before each meal will help to fill up some space with a no-calorie liquid and aid digestion. Sorry – juice, soda and alcohol do not fall into this category!
- Eat high protein foods. These will satisfy your hunger longer. Lean meats and chicken are good but deep-fried foods are a no-no! And of course there are vegan and vegetarian options like quinoa, tofu, lentils, beans and eggs.
- Eat plenty of soluble fiber. Not sure what this is? Start with thinking green: peas, beans, brussel sprouts, broccoli and then explore. Why? Because soluble fiber absorbs water and helps move things through the digestive tract.
- Avoid foods high in fats, especially Trans Fats. Sometimes this is listed as hydrogenated oil and it helps to improve the shelf life. Affected foods can include doughnuts, microwaveable popcorn, crackers, cream-filled candies, fried fast foods and pizza. The list goes on!
- Reduce your unhealthy carbohydrate intake. What’s that? Sugary drinks, sugary cereals, crackers, cakes, jam, bread, potato chips. Heard this before?