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When you eat protein it requires more calories to digest than fruit and vegetables. Beans are good, as they also contain fiber, and like protein, fiber takes more time to digest, and leaves you feeling fuller longer, so you don’t feel a need to eat so much. Be careful what type of beans you eat though. Baked beans might be tasty, but some brands contain huge amounts of sugar.

Eggs are a good source of protein, but some sources recommend that you don’t eat too many eggs, because of the cholesterol content – no more than one a day.

Although fat in general has a bad name these days, not all fats are bad, and some can actually boost your metabolism. Avocados are a good source of good fat, and so is olive oil, because it helps regulate cholesterol.

Almonds contain good fats, the mono saturated kind, and are also a good source of protein.

Raw fruit and vegetables are good to eat also, as the enzymes they contain helps your body to rid itself of some of that belly fat.

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Between 1970 and 2005 the obesity rate in the United States roughly doubled, according to data from the National Health a and Nutrition Examination Survey, and the USDA.

On the BMI scale over 30 is defined as obese; over 25 is overweight.

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We’re eating over 200 calories more each day, most of which come from carbs. We are also eating more meat, although most of that is actually leaner than it used to be, so the calorie contribution to the average diet has gone down.

We’re taking in about 100 calories more in sweeteners each day on average, and High Fructose Corn Syrup has about half of that.

We drink less regular whole milk, and more reduced fat, and fat-free milk.

We consume a lot more oil, particularly vegetable oil, than we were back in the 1970′s. Mostly corn, and soybean and canola oils.

The increase in obesity has come about because we eat a lot more wheat; increased sweeteners, and processed oils instead of fat from meat.

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• First of all we must be determined to remain slim and work towards it.
• Develop a mind set towards it.
• Set realistic goals.
• Make lifestyle changes like giving up alcohol, smoking, avoiding fatty food, refined food,… Include fresh foods as far as possible as processed foods tend to contain high level of salt and sugar
• Do not expect immediate results.
• Never go for crash diets instead reduce weight gradually and slowly.
• Never skip meals as you tend to eat more, the next meal.
• Do not skip breakfast in particular. Include lot of fiber in your diet as it gives a feeling of fullness, thereby preventing you from gorging spicy and fatty food.
• Nuts contain lot of fiber .They are satisfying and cause people to eat less at meal time.
• Take warm lime juice mixed with honey the first thing in the morning.
• Go for skimmed milk.
• As far as possible avoid weight loss supplements.
• When you have cravings for sweets, take a fruit instead. When you have cravings for certain type of food like chocolates or ice cream, once in a while, you can take in small quantities .
• Take fruits and vegetables which has lot of water content like watermelons, cucumbers and white pumpkin..
• Keep yourself engaged as boredom leads to overeating.
• Drink lot of water, at least 8 glasses per day.
• Use the stairs instead of elevator.
• Park the car a little far away and walk to your office.
• Use every opportunity to be physically active.
• Walk, Walk and Walk as much as possible .Even if you are busy, go for walk at least 5 days a week.
• Aerobic exercise like jogging, swimming, cycling, running accelerates weight loss. Consult a physician before starting any weight loss program.. Aerobic exercise combined with healthy eating will certainly help in weight reduction.
• Make your exercise session enjoyable.
• Keep yourself free of stress
• Finally, weight loss is a slow process, so do not get disappointed and give up.

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