If only I had a penny every time someone asked me: ‘Which one is the best diet?’ I would be rich by now. Well what does make a diet be the ‘best diet’ for losing weight? I would say that each and every individual on this world would have their own answer. Some of the elements I would look in a diet are:

1. Good weight loss results would be one element. Losing weight is the aim so it does make sense.

2. Health outcomes and risks I would say is the next, after all you don’t want to be placing unnecessary risks on your body.

3. User friendliness, in other words how easy is it to follow and

4. Sustainability of the weight lost.

So let’s see what we get in the weight loss world. In our diet menu today you will find:

Mediterranean Style Diets – a combination of health and good weight loss results

High Protein Diets – Popular commercial diets

Healthy Diets – Focus on health

1.The diet that suits you

I will first exclude all those fast and radical diets which can have high risks for your health from this category. What is left is the one diet which you have tried and tested and works for you. This is very general as it could be any diet but that any diet is what works for you.

Yes there is such a thing as optimum nutrition and we will look as some diets which do offer that.  However, unless a weight loss diet rocks your boat and ticks your boxes it is not the best for you. If you try to do something which you don’t particularly like you will manage to do it for so long before giving up and you could end up hating the whole thing. In addition, not everybody loses weight in the same way or rate. Choose a diet which will suit your preferences and circumstances, will have be health friendly and will return good weight loss results for you.

2. The Mediterranean dietary pattern

To make it clear, the ‘Mediterranean style’ is not one diet. The Mediterranean diet derives from the countries which are located around the Mediterranean Sea (approximately 18 countries). Each country and regions within the countries have their own dietary habits, customs, cooking practices and so on. So we are talking about a dietary pattern rather than one diet.

To the point however, the Mediterranean dietary pattern has the subject of numerous scientific studies and research over the years and it is believed to decrease the risks of developing certain diseases and returning positive health outcomes. In addition, studies suggest that it promotes weight loss.

Some examples of a Mediterranean type diets are:

The Cretan diet

It derives from the island of Crete in Greece. Although it is not a weight loss diet per se or is not designed by some weight loss/nutritional author it has been suggested by studies to be the cream of the crops of the Mediterranean style diets. You don’t have to move to Crete to follow the diet either (although it may sound as a good idea) there is a plethora of cook books and dietary information out there which can provide you with more details. The bonus is that moderate alcohol intake is one main part of the diet.

The Combination diet

It is our very own creation. It is a 2 week diet aiming mainly for abdominal fat. The diet is designed to provide flexibility and a holistic approach to weight loss. What that means is that apart from the diet you get a weight loss package which includes calorie calculator, food diaries, access to weight loss advisors and updates.

3. High Protein Diets

The ‘low – carbohydrate’ style of dieting is not something new, however it is in the few recent years that it has gained a lot of popularity. More and more studies suggest that diets higher in proteins and lower in carbohydrates tend to be effective in controlling blood sugar and decrease the risk of development of some health conditions. High protein diets do not go without criticism and scientist are still cautious in their recommendations for consuming high amounts of animal protein.

Why is that? Consumption of high amounts of animal protein has been connected with increasing cholesterol and blood pressure.

Studies do suggest that if consumption of high amounts of animal protein are part of a healthier diet and lifestyle (i.e. coupled with consumption of ample fruit and veg. and an active lifestyle) it actually has beneficial effects to health.

In addition, it is believed that consumption of high amounts of protein can place considerable strain on the kidneys. However, research indicates that high amounts of protein should not lead to kidney problems unless there are existing kidney conditions.

On the plus…

Studies suggest that protein tend to keep you full for longer and therefore people tend to consume fewer calories. In addition, it is suggested that it helps in controlling blood sugar better which has a number of health benefits and it can lead to fewer cravings.

The New Atkins Diet

The Atkins diet has been around for ages and is a classic high protein diet. After having received a lot of criticism of being too rigid and not incorporating any carbs resulting in low amounts of fruit and some veg. it came back in a revised version The New Atkins Diet. The New Atkins diet does incorporate more carbohydrate options and it is still quite popular.

The Ducan Diet

A fairly new diet which gained a lot of popularity after a few celebrities said they are following it. It can be easy to follow as it is not very restrictive. It does make recommendations for a healthier lifestyle rather than just losing weight and for exercise. Although it is not something new or revolutionary it can be a ‘not too bad option’ out of the commercial diets, is not extreme or unhealthy and people do report to lose weight.

The DIY diet 

This is the diet which you follow at home by yourself. If following a rigid program is not your cup of tea it is easy to just make your own. The basic principles of any high protein diet are to consume a higher amount of protein, moderate amount of carbohydrates which mainly derive from wholegrain and a moderate amount of fat. On top of this add ample amounts of fruit and vegetables.

You could pick up a cook book which provides healthy, higher in protein recipes and DIY at home. Keeping an eye on the calories will need to be part of your diet if you want to lose weight. You can keep a diary at home or you could also benefit from our online diet tools which provide calorie counter, food diaries and food lists.

4. The health related diets

These are the diets which mainly concentrate on health first and weight loss second. This is not to say that other diets do not have health benefits it is more like the case that some diets have been designed to tackle some specific health issues. Needles to say however, that if you have any health issues and concerns the best point of contact is your doctor and/or health professional and you should above all follow their advice.

The DASH diet

The DASH diet claims to be designed by a team of doctors and health professionals and to also have been tried and tested before being sold to the public. The main focus of the DASH diet is to lower blood pressure and it was recently been voted in a survey as no 1 best diet.

As it concentrates on blood pressure it recommends low consumption of animal protein. Although there is a main DASH diet plan, each individual is meant to enrol to the official site and get a personalised diet plan according to the information he/she provides (i.e. age, gender, weight etc).

The plus…It does recommend seeing dieting as a lifestyle approach rather than a short event and encourages people to make lifestyle changes. It also incorporates exercise advice. Overall is not a bad diet although it can be too low on protein at times.

The minus…Just because it is designed by health professionals it doesn’t necessarily translate to this diet is good for you specifically if you suffer from high blood pressure or other health conditions. The DASH diet site also recommends checking any diet plans with your own health professional(s) as it could not suit your circumstances. Well if you do suffer from specific conditions your health professional should be advising you regarding your diet in the first place and paying for extra subscriptions may not be necessary.

Also following a very low protein diet for too long may lead to other deficiencies and that should also be discussed with your health professional.

The healthy balanced diet

It is very similar to the DIY diet. You just opt for healthy balanced food options. You can try this at home and could be your cheaper option. It may not recommended for those who are unsure where to start although there is ample of information available everywhere. Couple your diet with exercise or any physical activity and you could have excellent weight and health results.

Consulting an appropriate health/fitness professional is always recommended before making any diet and exercise changes.

A diet is what you make of it. In simple words a diet will be as good or not good depending on how you follow it and how much does it suit your personal circumstances.

Studies which have compared commercial diets between them do not necessarily find large differences in their results. Although some diets may be of better dietary quality what it really comes down to is what works for each individual.

I do exclude those diets which can harm your health though…

We get a lot of questions from our readers (especially women) asking about diets and meal plans they can follow to lose weight. Today we introduce a new section dedicated to diets for weight loss. In this category you can find a number of weight loss diets arranged by calories consumed, difficulty level (how easy or difficult is to follow a diet) and type. Make sure that you register through RSS or email to get the new diet plans delivered to your inbox.

The 1800 calorie diet and a 7 day meal plan

The 1800 calories per day is not a random number.  The average woman needs about 1500-2000 calories per day in order to maintain current weight. If you are overweight then this means that you have exceeded this number for a number of weeks / months so you need to gradually start lowering your daily calorie intake to the suggested range. The 1800 calorie meal plan is not very difficult to follow so it is perfect for beginners to dieting and weight loss. It gives you all the nutrients and vitamins you need without feeling that you are starving. It includes food items from all food groups and it is a healthy way to lose weight.

How to get started

As with any other diet plan in order to get results you have to follow it strictly for a couple of weeks (at least). Before starting the diet you need to:

1. Go through all 7 days of the diet and make sure that you have the necessary ingredients at home. Once you get started you do not want to miss a meal or day because you are not prepared or because you do not have the ingredients you need to prepare your meals.
2. Create your shopping list (based on the diet) and purchase the necessary food items.
3. Prepare any meals you can in advance or at least plan how you are going to prepare the meals. You know what you will need for the next 7 days so get prepared.
4. Start the diet on a Monday morning so that it will be easier to follow the 7 day plan.
5. The night before your first day take a measure of your weight and write this number on your dairy or weight loss journal. Do this every 7^th night and watch your progress. Note: you may not see results from the first couple of weeks so stick to the diet until you see your weight decreasing.

Click the following link to download the diet in a printable format and use the comment button to ask any questions or clarifications about the 1800 calorie diet.

Diet Details

Type of Diet: 1800 calorie diet, 7 day meal plan

Difficulty Level: Easy

Suitable for: Men and women of all ages especially beginners to dieting and weight loss

Price: Free

Day 1

Breakfast: bread with peanut butter and juice
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 teaspoons peanut butter
1 cup orange juice

Snack: Diet up shake 2 servings of fruit of your choice
1 teaspoon honey
1 / 2 cup milk 1.5%
2 ice cubes

Lunch: Spaghetti with tomato sauce with peppers and mushrooms, grated cheese and salad 2 cups cooked pasta
6 tablespoons red sauce with peppers and mushrooms
2 tablespoons grated cheese (Parmesan or other cheese and low fat)
1 cup vegetable salad of your choice

Snack: cereal bar with milk, whole grains and fruit 1 wholemeal cereal bar
1 / 2 cup low-fat milk (1% -1.5%)
1 fruit of your choice

Dinner: Artichokes a la polita with cheese and bread 1 cup artichokes
1 piece (60 g) cheese (feta cheese or yellow cheese, low fat or 4 tablespoons of cream cheese)
2 slices whole wheat bread

Day 2

Breakfast: Toast with ham, milk and fruit
3 toast
1 1 / 2 slice of ham or ham turkey fillet
1 cup low-fat milk (1% -1.5%)
1 fruit of your choice

Snack: sugar free jelly with fruit 3 cups sugar-free jelly
1 fruit of your choice

Lunch: Chicken fillet ham or turkey with potatoes and salad 70g. grilled fillet of chicken or turkey ham (uncooked 95gr.)
1 cup vegetable salad of your choice
3 small roasted or boiled potatoes (1 small potato weighs about 125g.)

Snack: crackers with cheese cream

3 cream Crackers
1 piece (30 g) cheese (feta cheese or yellow cheese, low fat or 2 tablespoons of cream cheese)

Dinner: Omelet with mushrooms, sausage and cheese salad 1 egg
1 egg white
1 / 2 cup mushrooms
1 / 2 cup vegetables of your choice
1 turkey sausage, low fat
1 slice of toast (30gr.) yellow cheese, low fat
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup vegetable salad of your choice

Day 3

Breakfast: toast with hazelnut praline and milk
2 toasts
2 teaspoons hazelnut praline
2 cups low-fat milk (1% -1.5%)

Snack: Cookie juice 1 biscuit (digestive)
1 cup orange juice

Lunch: Artichokes a la polita with potato, cheese and salad 1 cup artichokes a la polita
1 piece (60 g) cheese (feta cheese or yellow cheese and low fat)
1 cup vegetable salad of your choice
1 small boiled potato (125gr.)
1 slice whole wheat bread

Snack: Toast with tahini, honey or jam and fruit 2 toasts
2 teaspoons honey or jam
1 teaspoon tahini
1 fruit of your choice

Dinner: Salmon or trout (or other fish rich in healthy fats) with rice and salad 155gr. grilled fish, rich in good fats, baked or grilled (205gr. uncooked)
2 cups vegetable salad of your choice
1 / 4 cup cooked rice (1 1 / 2 tablespoon uncooked)

Day 4

Breakfast: Cruller and Fruit

1 1 / 2 cruller
1 fruit of your choice

Snack: Diet up shake

2 servings of fruit of your choice
1 teaspoon honey
1 / 2 cup milk 1.5%
2 ice cubes

Lunch: Salmon and trout (or other fish rich in healthy fats) with fries and salad

70g. grilled fish, rich in good fats, baked or grilled (95gr. uncooked)
1 cup vegetable salad of your choice
3 small, roasted or boiled, potatoes (1 small potato weighs about 125g.)

Snack: cereal bar with milk, whole grains and fruit

1 wholemeal cereal bar
1 / 2 cup low-fat milk (1% -1.5%)
1 fruit of your choice

Dinner: Cabbage rice soup with cheese and salad

1 1 / 2 cup cabbage rice soup

1 piece (30 g) cheese (feta cheese or yellow low fat cheese)
1 cup vegetable salad of your choice

Day 5

Breakfast: Toast with ham, milk and fruit
3 toast
1 1 / 2 slice of ham or turkey fillet
1 cup low-fat milk (1% -1.5%)
1 fruit of your choice

Snack: Sandwich with whole grain bread, tuna, tomato, lettuce and corn 2 slices whole wheat bread
40g. tuna in water
1-2 slices tomato
1 leaf lettuce
1 tablespoon of corn

Lunch: Giants Beans with cheese and salad 1 1 / 2 cup cooked giant beans
1 cup vegetable salad of your choice
1 piece (30 g) cheese (feta cheese or yellow low fat cheese)

Snack: sugar free jelly with fruit 3 cups sugar-free jelly
1 fruit of your choice

Dinner: Potato Salad 2 medium (167gr each) potatoes
1 cup chopped tomato
1 / 2 cucumber, finely chopped
1 / 2 cup chopped bell peppers
1 carrot, grated
2 teaspoons olive oil
Chopped onion, lemon

Day 6

Breakfast: toast with hazelnut praline and milk

2 toasts
2 teaspoons hazelnut praline
2 cups low-fat milk (1% -1.5%)

Snack: Toast with cheese and yogurt

2 toasts
1 piece (30 g) cheese (feta cheese or yellow low fat cheese,  or 2 tablespoons of cream cheese)
1 / 2 yogurt (0% -2%)

Lunch: Stuffed Squid (with rice, peppers and feta cheese) and salad

100g. grilled squid (130gr. uncooked)
1 / 2 cup cooked rice (3 tablespoons uncooked)
45gr. feta cheese
2-3 slices of pepper
2 cups vegetable salad of your choice

Snack: cereal bar with milk, whole grains and fruit

1 wholemeal cereal bar
1 / 2 cup low-fat milk (1% -1.5%)
1 fruit of your choice
Dinner: Pork Kebab (pita bread, chicken, tomato, lettuce) salad

1 1 / 2 pie
105gr. Chicken, cooked (uncooked 135gr.)
4-5 slices tomato
lettuce
1 cup vegetable salad of your choice

Day 7

Breakfast: Cruller and Fruit

1 1 / 2 cruller
1 fruit of your choice

Snack: Cookie with yogurt and fruit

1 biscuit (digestive)
1 / 2 yogurt (0% -2%)
1 fruit of your choice

Lunch: meat (pork) baked with rice and salad

70g. Roast pork with no visible fat, eg porterhouse (95gr. uncooked)
2 cups salad of your choice
1 1 / 4 cup cooked rice (7 1 / 2 tablespoons uncooked)

Snack: Diet up shake

2 servings of fruit of your choice
1 teaspoon honey
1 / 2 cup milk 1.5%
2 ice cubes

Dinner: a half sandwich with wholemeal bread, ham (pork or turkey), egg and cream cheese and salad

3 slices whole wheat bread
1 1 / 2 slice of ham or ham turkey fillet
1 egg (boiled or scrambled eggs without oil)
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 cup salad of your choice

Have you ever wondered why you can’t lose weight at home? No matter how hard you really tried on maintaining your cardio exercise and your different workouts, you still lose weight slowly and sometimes you even maintain your weight. What could be the problem? Well have you checked your kitchen lately?

Most of us know how to lose weight effectively but the thing is when one prepares food meals at home and puts them in the dining table, you can’t help but eat everything up. Also another weakness is the refrigerator phenomena, where you take some snacks and moments later you take something else, it acts like hypnosis. This is in fact true in most homes and especially the moms who prepare the food usually gain more weight instead of losing.

What is the solution for this? Well it is basically going back to the basics, which is making healthy food choices. And in making healthy food choices you would focus on the food you buy, yes your grocery lists to be exact. It is actually the double edge where either crumbles you or saves you.

You don’t believe it? Try this out: if you usually have a grocery list try not to take it with you on your next trip to the stores. Just go ahead and shop free flow. You will notice by the end of the day you have bought foods that might not benefit you in your weight loss. This is because when shopping you can easily get tempted to buy new foods or those who are heavily advertised on television which usually contain a lot of calories and fats. Also when you go mindlessly shopping you an an urge to pickup the foods that you love to eat without really thinking about your goal of losing weight.

With a grocery list in hand you won’t be likely to do all those stuff above and avoid impulse choices. Now in making a good grocery list, you should be able to prepare it in a solemn time where you can think clearly, no kidding this is a crucial process. Think about your main goal and what food items would be in alignment to it.

It would certainly contain your daily fresh fruits and vegetables, and in fact it should make up the largest part of your healthy grocery list. Since you can buy a lot of variations, pick up your favorites or the ones you love. Despite that they contain lots of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, they also have fewer calories and a whole lot of fiber.

As much as possible keep up with low calorie food items and avoid those refined flours. Whole grains are rich in fiber as well keeping you fit and promote good bowel, movement and digestion. Now for the protein and meat, it is preferable to have mostly fish, poultry and lean meats. You can also include legumes, eggs, nuts, seeds and legumes. You should certainly avoid those foods that are deep fried or processed. Of course water for your main beverage instead of other high calorie content sugar drinks and low fat milk and herbal tea for your in-between meals drinks .

This helps in reducing the fridge phenomena and also the kitchen phenomena for moms. Once you place in healthy food items and beverages, you will notice that you can prepare healthy recipes and don’t really consume too much calories from your snacks and meals.

With proper grocery shopping techniques you can lose weight and even save up money. Knowing what to buy and how much each item costs can help you plan your budget (both money and calorie) better. It’s totally a win-win solution. Start today!

Many people have the misconception that take away food and weight loss are two contradictive terms. This is because over time take away food is referred to as junk food and because many weight loss experts used to advice people to stay away from such food. Maybe this was the case a number of years back where take away restaurants in general did not pay special attention on how to prepare food that is calorie friendly. This situation has changed and there are many different types of take away food that can satisfy your hunger in style and help you lose weight at the same time. Of course not all take away food satisfies these criteria but with a little bit of research you can achieve both taste and weight loss. Let’s see below some ideas to spicy up your mind before your next takeaway order.

Spicy Food: Spicy food can help you lose weight. This is because spicy food increases your metabolism which is turn helps your body burn more calories. When you eat spices your body temperature is increased as well as your heart rate. Your blood circulation becomes faster and this situation stimulates the break down of fat cells. There are many types of spicy dishes in Japanese, Indian and Chinese food that have great taste and are also good for weight loss.

Pizza: Pizza is a delicious food and a perfect idea for lunch or dinner. If you are on a weight loss diet then you need to ensure that your pizza slices do not include meat such as pepperoni or sausage. Instead prefer eating pizza slices with vegetables (mushrooms, olives, peppers) and light cheese.

Chicken: All take away restaurants have chicken in their menus. Chicken is among the healthiest meat to eat and does not add a lot of calories to your diet. Whenever possible prefer chicken or turkey over red meat (beef and pork).

Fish: Fish is healthy, tasty and calorie friendly. By eating fish twice a week you increase your chances of losing weight or maintaining your normal weight. Many restaurants have added various fish dishes on their takeaway menus and do not forget that the popular tuna salad is even a better choice.

Salads: Salads are also a great way to eat healthy when you order take away. Almost all salads are good for your weight loss provided that you avoid mayonnaise and other salad dressings.

Burgers: Burgers do not necessarily have to be made with meat. There are many other types of burger that taste good and have fewer calories than beef or ham burgers. For example you may want to try: vegetable burgers, fish burgers, chicken burgers, imitation meat burgers).

Whatever food you eat, either homemade or takeaway, you can still stay within your weight loss goals provided that you avoid exaggerations. Eat a reasonable size food portion and try to spend the extra energy acquired on exercise and physical activities. Stop blaming take away food about your extra weight and get serious about your weight loss efforts.

It’s no secret that eating healthly is a major part of losing weight. The problem is that many people think that healthy food is boring and uninteresting to eat. For this reason it’s difficult to imagine having salads for multiple meals throughout the day. There are ways you can liven up a salad to make it more interesting though. This article will give you a few different ideas for tasty salads that can be used to lose weight.

Firstly, you need to understand what constitutes a salad. Usually when making a salad for a meal you should start with some greens. Generally green vegetables aren’t high in calories and hence you can eat as much as you want of them without worrying about putting on weight. Greens include lettuce or spinach. Without a large amount of greens a salad can be unsatisfying when it comes to portion sizes.

Other vegetables should be included in the salad although more sparingly than greens. You could also include fruit and a small amount of meat – be careful to avoid fried meats though as these are high in calories. Nuts are also commonly used in a salad.

Chicken Caesar Salad

This is one of the most popular salads available and is great if you want to lose weight whilst eating tasty food. To cook the chicken Caesar salad you need a small amount of ciabatta bread, some chicken, garlic, parmesan cheese and lettuce. The amount of each ingredient is up to you although you shouldn’t put in too much chicken whilst trying to lose weight.

Salad Nicoise

The salad Nicoise is made using tuna rather than chicken and hence has a different flavour. As with any sort of salad you need to ensure that you keep the high calorie content to a minimum. There are only a few different ingredients included within a salad Nicoise – mainly tuna, greens and olives.

Chicken and Grape Salad

Using chicken and grapes together might seem like a strange idea but can create a tasty and different dish. The amount of chicken you use will affect how healthy it is so make sure you keep it to a minimum. You shouldn’t try to cut all meat out of your diet though – a balanced diet is key.

Creating Your Own

Now that you’ve seen a few examples of how to make a salad interesting you should start trying to make your own. The more variation you can add to your diet the easier you’ll find it to keep your diet going for a long period of time. Just be careful not to add huge amounts of unhealthy sauces to a salad as this can ruin the meal from a health point of view.

For example, you could make a salad using a variety of different nuts in order to give the meal a greater taste without increasing the number of calories dramatically. You should try to include foods that have a range of different properties such as antioxidants, fibre and other beneficial substances. This will help you to have a balanced diet which is important for health whilst at the same time reducing the number of calories you take on board.

The great thing about salads is that they can be changed to suit any kind of diet and situation. The fact that the majority of a salad is made from greens means that unless you put too much sauce or meat into the mix it’ll nearly always be a healthier option than some of the alternatives. You still need to be careful to choose low calorie ingredients though.

You can also read about 10 other ways on how to lose weight naturally

To get optimum weight loss results you have to do 2 major things. First you need to understand how to lose weight and second you need to appreciate the fact that for fast results you need to both take care of your diet and exercise. While these are the golden rules of weight loss there are cases where people for one way or another do not want to do both i.e. diet and exercise. In these cases there are certain rules to follow in order to get the best possible results from your efforts. In a previous post we explained how to lose weight with exercise, in this post we outline some ways on how to lose weight with out exercise.

Lose weight with out exercise – a quick overview

In order to reduce your weight you must be in a position to eliminate more calories from your body than the amount of calories you consume. This deficit in the long term will help you lose weight. To be more precise every time the deficit is 3500 calories then you will lose one pound. The ways to create this calorie deficit are two. First you need to eat less calories through your food and second you need to accelerate the calorie burning process through exercise and physical activity. As we said above, for fast weight loss results you need to do both i.e. eat less and exercise more. If you want to skip on of the two steps then to achieve good results you have to do more of the other. In other words, if you choose not to exercise then you should follow a more strict diet and if you choose not to diet then you should exercise more.

Lose weight with out exercise – Eat less but more quality food

Food has many different ingredients and not all of them are suitable for a healthy weight loss diet. Food that is full of fat and sugars, processed food and fried food is not good for people who want to lose weight but also it is not good for your health in general. If you want lose weight with out exercise then you need to selective on everything you put in your mouth. This means that you should read the full labels and decide whether a food is good for your diet or not. You can also get the help of a professional nutritionist to help you identify the kind of foods you eat and in what quantities. The best approach is to change your diet towards more quality food. In this sense quality foods are low in fats and sugars and full in vitamins and nutrients. Perfect examples of such foods are fish, legumes and of course fruits and vegetables. Some nice tips to help you select more quality food are:

1. Prepare a shopping list before you go to the supermarket – include in your list items that are suitable for your diet. When you go to the supermarket try not to buy items that are not in your list. This will also save you money and keep your diet on a healthy track.

2. Do not eat out or take away – Most foods you can buy from take away stores is considered junk food. This is because it is full of fat and other substances that are dangerous for your health and are capable of destroying your weight loss efforts. Sometimes this is also true for food you eat in restaurants. When eating out you have no control on the ingredients used to cook the food and so you can not be sure that these are based on the standards you want.

3. Skip the buffets – When you have to eat in a restaurant then prefer to order your own meal instead of selecting from a buffet. When there is a buffet menu then most likely you will be tempted to try something that normally you shouldn’t. This something is usually a sweet temptation full of calories and sugars or a ‘nice’ salad dressing.

4. Eat the right snacks at work – While at work you may have the desire for a quick snack in-between meal. If this is the case the go for a nice fresh fruit and try to stay away from biscuits or sweets. This action alone can save you tens of calories per day, multiply that by the number of days you work per month and you will see that you can save a lot of calories but doing nothing. Also, if you like drinking coffee then try to switch to black coffee with no milk or sugar. This may be difficult at the beginning but once you get used to it you will benefit from a good amount of calorie savings.

5. No more sugar soft drinks. This is a sacrifice that you have to do if you want to lose weight with out exercise. Completely remove drinks from your diet (even diet or light drinks) and start drinking lots and lots of water. Make it a habit to start your day with a glass of fresh cold water and repeat that every couple of hours. Water will help you get rid of toxins and also will keep your stomach full.

Weight loss with out exercise is possible if you follow the tips outlined above. If the reason you do not want to exercise is not because of a health problem then you definitely need to reconsider your plans and adopt a healthy life style with a proper diet and exercise schedule.

Everybody is searching for that miracle pill that wil allow them to lose weight the healthy way and fast too. But does such a pill exist? How to lose weight in a healthy way and do it pronto?

Truth is, there are several pills that claim to help you just with that. And apparently they do to. But at what cost to your health and body? These pills speed up your metabolism and lessen your appetite, but at the same time they also speed up your heart beat and put you in physical danger of a coronary or worse.

I know it’s difficult to accept it, but you know it as well deep in yourself. The fastest way to lose weight and hold it down is the healthiest as well. If you want to take diet pills or starve yourself to death, you will lose weight fast, but as soon as you stop with it, you will gain it back even faster. So what you really need to do is move your body, exercise and eat sensibly every day, eat healthy food only, no junk, fast food or greasy food for you allowed.

Eat more often throughout the day, eat smaller portions and drink lots of water. Don’t drink the water while you’re eating, but drink 15-20 minutes before that. This way you will be less hungry when it’s lunch time. 2 hours after lunch eat a small snack containing fruits and avoid alcohol, greasy food, MacDonals, hot dogs and similar.

Stop eating canned and processed food and exercise on a daily basis. This is, if not the fastest, but definitely the healthiest way to lose weight permanently. Avoid the yo-yo diet at all costs, which is going on a strong diet and once it’s over, going back to your usual unhealthy foods you consume. Why do you think you gained weight in the first place? Yes, if you’re constantly craving the cholesterol full foods, it will not be the easiest to refrain, but you can make a small compromise: eat healthy during the week and indulge yourself a bit during the weekend with an ice cream, or a glass of wine with your lunch, or a few nuts while watching the latest movie on the tv.

By following this healthy regimen and implementing it as a lifestyle rather than just a ‘diet’, you will soon start to see not only a thinner waist line, but also healthier cheekbones, brighter eyes, you’ll start to feel less tired throughout the day, all in all you will feel healthier throughout as well.