What is a good,healthy diet for me that works?!


Question: im 14, and bring my lunch to skool everyday wht would be good things to pack in my lunch and healthy snacks,breakfast,and dinner..i also have diet dairy..i need a summer fit bod(:


Answers: im 14, and bring my lunch to skool everyday wht would be good things to pack in my lunch and healthy snacks,breakfast,and dinner..i also have diet dairy..i need a summer fit bod(:

I found this on Yahoo Health
I hope it helps

It is a time-honored tradition to make resolutions at this time of year. If your resolution is to lose weight - and keep it off, then keep reading! Here are six simple tips that will have you losing weight in a balanced and healthy way.

1. Lose weight with water.
Water is essential for everybody - it is also the key to losing weight. If you haven't been drinking enough water, your body has developed a pattern of storing water. This water retention equals extra unwanted weight.

By drinking more water, you are not only flushing out toxins, you are also teaching your body that it no longer needs to store water. Drink at least 60 ounces of water (about 8 glasses) a day. Boil water and sliced lemons, and drink this throughout the day to help with fluid retention. If you are still not sold on the merits of water, try this on for size: water is a natural appetite suppressant.

2. Soup up your weight loss program.
A simple dietary change will have you shedding pounds: eat a bowl of soup at least once a day. Nutritious, low-salt soups will nourish you as they flush waste from your body. People who eat a serving of soup daily lose more weight than those who eat the same amount of calories but don't eat soup. Go for homemade soup whenever possible, as canned soups are loaded with salt and chemicals.

3. Eat early to keep weight off.
The human body follows a circadian rhythm, which means that the same foods eaten at breakfast and lunch are processed differently than when eaten at dinner. Studies show that when you eat your daily protein and fat at breakfast you tend to lose weight and have more energy; however, eating the same things at dinner tend to increase tendencies toward weight gain. I suggest that you eat your last meal of the day by 7 p.m.

4. Eat smaller meals, more frequently.
Follow an eating schedule with five little meals every day. Eating steadily through the day keeps you from becoming famished and overeating at your next meal. Make a low-fat trail mix from raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried plum, and apples and have it available at all times to avoid the tempting lure of high-calorie snacks.

5. Adopt a balanced approach to your diet.
Most of the fad diet programs out there nowadays are extreme in a few recommended foods, or else deprive the body of food altogether. This works in opposition to our metabolism and the results usually don't last, producing a yoyo effect that depresses your metabolic function - not to mention your self-esteem. We are natural beings that need a balance of nutrition from all sources.

Your diet should consist of a balance of organic sources of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Instead of white rice and pasta, opt for brown rice, bulgur, millet, or buckwheat.

Eat more green, chlorophyll-rich foods such as broccoli, kale, spinach, and asparagus. Eliminate candy, sugar, soda, and all simple sugars from your diet. Excess sugar ends up being stored as fat in your body, which results in weight gain. Also, keep dairy to a minimum because most dairy products are high in saturated fat. Avoid fatty foods, processed or fried foods.

6. Walk off the weight.
The No. 1 cause of weight gain is inactivity. Physical activity is the key to speeding up your metabolism and burning excess calories. The best way to be physically active is to use your legs! Walk as often and as long as you can. Always take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Step outside during your break at work and take a walk around your building. Consider joining a local hiking club. Try taking a walk 30 minutes in the morning or 30 minutes in the early evening.

I hope this article helps you shed some pounds and add on the years! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.

May you live long, live strong, and live happy!

-Dr. Mao

just eat like ric beans and green vegetable stuff.

It depends on your height and how active you are. Eating lots of fruit and vegetables is always good but dont forget to exercise.

Follow a high protein moderate carb diet. dont totally cut down on carbs as it will drain you out of energy.

eat every 3-4 hours -dont skip a meal as this does not help in weight loss in the long run.

avoid processed foods( white bread, cookies, pastas etc) and rather eat natural foods ( atleast 3 helping of fruits and veggies). though try avoid eating potatoes.

eat low fat diary products.stop eating junk food and especially sodas.

The best diet you can have is to eat healthy. Fad diets simply do not work...they may for the moment, but the second you get off of them the weigh is gained right back and your body goes through a whole lot of turmoil. Instead, try to load up on your fruits and veggies! Not only will you lose tons of extra calories, you will feel full and satisfied after your meal. Don't forget that exercise is a huge component of any successful diet. Have some protein after you exercise to maintain muscle definition. If you do want some yummy treats, remember it is not the end of the world to have an unhealthy snack every once in a while--moderation is the key, have half a cookie instead of the whole one, and have some strawberries on the side!

OK pack water some veggies a sand witch

If you are aloud to eat "in class" then i would take small snacks...to eat in EACH/ or everyother class. I know it may sound like alot but this will keep your metabolism going, & you wont over eat.
snacks like- a cup of grapes, apple, 100 calorie packs, peanut butter crackers, yogurt,pudding.....
When watching your diet, eat less carbs(breads/pasta) or even not adding extra cheese,gravy,mayo, or so much salt to your food will help.
AND you should eat more at lunch than any other meal so you have more time to "burn it off"
A good thing to do is cut something out of your everyday meals. for example- having a couple cookies everyday- another one is SODA! Even if you dont like water all the time, drink juice. Even better...if you can stand it or can learn to like it grapefruit juice & lemon or vinegar water are great when trying to cut back fat and get fit. Grapefruit,lemons, and vinegar help break up cellulite, fat tissues and burn callories.
As for breakfast, I would go with a healthy cereal, nutrigrain bar, or toast with peanut butter and a bananna things like that. try and add some fruit with breakfast.
Lunch, i would do meat the portion size of a deck of card, veggies and fruit the portion size of a sofball....
For dinner, dont go back for seconds, and dont allow yourself to eat after a certain time every night. like 6-7 or something.
ok girlie, i hope this has helped. i didnt give specific foods, but maybe with these "guidelines" you can start getting fit.





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