Tell Me How to Eat Correctly

I've been eating way too much recently, mainly shortbreads and chocolate roll. And i'm getting fatter by the day. So i'm doing something about it over these two weeks i have off.

I've never really found an eating pattern that truly helps me lose weight, not fast at least. When i say fat i don't mean results in days, i'm talking gradual results, maybe if i lost a few pounds each week if i combined it with exercise. The last success i had was difficult because though i was eating little and exercising a lot, i was losing weight at a veeeeerrrryyy slow rate.

So yeah, as the title suggests, tell me how to eat correctly, what should be in my diet and how can i change my diet to help me lose some weight?

Thank you very much in advance.

Do you read nutrition facts? That can help a lot. Try and keep your sodium levels as low as possible (you're supposed to get around 500 mg a day) - it may be unrealistic as so many things contain lots of salt so even it out with at least a water intake of 1.5 litres. Drinking this much water a day will even help clear up your skin.

Eat as many dark green vegetables as you can. Brocolli, salad using romane (sp?) lettuce, etc. etc. They're vital to a healthy diet.

Instead of red meats you can always subsitute those with fish or chicken, which have just as much protein and way less fat.

Keep around 2000 calories a day.

That's all I can really say, hope that helps at least a bit.

Thanks CB. I used to read how many calories was in everything, but thats about it, i never really looked into the nutrition side of things. I'm willing to change things for long term results, you see i won't have all that much time to get the most exercise, so anything i can do to lose weight by eating and changing my diet, i'll take it. I want to be in shape by the next college year. Its getting to the point recently where i feel uncomfortable with the surrounding fat, on my arm it is wobbling a lot and it goes right through me. Same for my belly, if i lean sideways i can feel it colliding hehe :(

But thanks for the advice, i'll put together some sort of eating schedule now so that i can plan my eating for these two weeks, that way i can control and see what the results are.

Many thanks CB.

I'm still open to more suggestions, its good to educate myself in the area so that i know what i am doing in future.

Cave man diet: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleolithic-style_diet

Don't eat anything processed. You'll definitely lose weight if you follow it, without having to count calories too closely.

If it's a problem with eating too much, then there are a couple of tips you should know:

1. It takes 20 minutes for your body to get the feeling that it's full.

2. Using a smaller plate has a psychological effect on how much food you take.

So, eat slower and trick yourself into taking smaller servings.

Great stuff guys, well hopefully i should be able to get somewhere with this change in my diet, i'll take it slowly and make sure to stay focused. I got two weeks to get used to it, so hopefully i can do so.

I'll use this thread as a diary of my progress, that way i will feel more compelled to stick to it. I've got a rough plan out, so hopefully thing can kick off tomorrow.

Thanks once again for your help everyone.

Eat 3 Meals a day. Try not to eat too many snacks inbetween, stay regular, eat only when you're hungry not when bored and don't drink soda.

Good luck!

Eat less, and eat better foods it the trick. You actually want to be eating 5-6 meals a day, evenly spaced out, with breakfast as your largest. You want to hit about 2000 calories altogether, so breakfast about 500, and then the others about 200-300. It can be hard to eat such a large breakfast if you're not used to it, but it's the best way to start the day.

What foods to eat is easy. The three things you should be thinking about it carbohydrates, fats, and protein. You want complex carbohydrates, like you would find in whole wheat foods, and complex sugars like in fruits. Simple sugars turn right to fat. You want good fats, mono and poly-unsaturated fats, and omega-3's. You want lean protein, best found in things like chicken, turkey, and tuna. Try for 30% fats, 30% carbs, and 40% protein.

So yeah, that's that. Like I said it is pretty easy to eat well, especially if you plan your meals out for the day. So yeah, whole wheats, lots of vegetables (leafy greens, not stuff like potatoes and corn), fruits, good lean meats, and no stuff like candy or soda (drink water). Try to get the recommended 25g of fiber, and take a multivitamin to make sure you get all your nutrients. Oh, and limit the sodium intake.

Prepared foods are generally not what you want, but some are alright, just check the nutritional information. Try to think ahead of foods that you can make in bulk ahead of time, and take as you need, like hard boiled eggs, or making a healthy spaghetti sauce that you can freeze and use as needed (and to be eaten with whole wheat noodles or course).

Hope that makes it easier.

Just stick to the cigarettes and cocaine diet.

Hey, it did wonders for Kate Moss! :D