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Can you suggest a good weight loss diet to shed my excess fat? I am looking for an ideal diet that will help me get to my ideal body weight?
( 7 May 2008)
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Diet Plan for Weight Loss
An ideal weight loss diet is one that has minimal amounts of sugar and fatty substances and plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fluid intake in the daily menu. Protein in the right quantities is also essential when following a fitness program. More importantly a diet for weight loss needs to be realistic rather than aim for a short term benefit and should also include all the basic and vital nutrients that the body needs for building and wear-and-tear.
In most cases people are not motivated to follow long term diets and lose their interest thus succumbing to the comfort of unhealthy foods. At such times, it is best to focus on improving the individual's health and look at the larger picture of maintain health rather than just thinking about cutting down weight.
A weight loss diet rich in fruits and vegetables offers much variety and different approaches must be taken to consume them over a period of time, if the idea of consuming a particular kind of vegetable bores you. Small meals must be had throughout the day and it can usually involve snacking on fruits or protein based snacks. Do not attempt to skip meals as this can only mean that your metabolism will slow itself down in order to conserve the stored energy.
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answered by C N on 7 May 2008, 12:22:51
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