Obviously you need to avoid all those things containing sugar and fat when wanting to lose weight. Everyone knows that sugar and fat makes you gain weight, so no more cookies, chocolate, junk food, pizzas, etc. However, I wanted to lose weight fast and be more healthy, so I took in one step further, I also avoided refined grains.
Another dangerous calorie source comes from potatoes. Potatoes are bad for weight loss as they are starchy and calorific. I love potatoes, but try to avoid it as much as possible. In addition, we often add oil and fatty sauces to our potatoes when we eat them, which makes them even worse for your weight. Honestly, I still love potatoes even boiled in water, but have a tiniest little bit, these are dangerous and add up to your calorie budget very rapidly.
Pasta is another hidden calorie giant. We know pasta is not ideal for weight loss, but once again it becomes even more obvious when you log your meals. The amount of calories you consume in comparison to the enjoyment is just not worth it. I enjoy as much pasta as the next, but is it worth eating only a carrot for the rest of the day?
Bread was no longer part of my diet during my . I love bread, but I sacrificed it in order to lose weight. I may have had two small slices of bread during the 4 weeks. These were consumed in the beginning of my diet when I had no idea how many calories were in there so I quit eating bread while I usually eat bread every day. This is where my application helped me out as well as it showed me just how many calories are in bread.
We try to fool ourselves with whole grain versions, but really these are still full of calories. Whole grain is obviously better than white bread as it makes you feel more full and I am sure there are fewer calories in there. However, pay attention when you log your food; even whole grain bread contains a great deal of calories. I realized that if I have a sandwhich for lunch (even whole grain), I will have to eat salad for dinner. As much as I love bread, that is just not worth it.
Rice is always considered a light alternative and allowed in most diets, but again it is more calorific than you realize. I had rice, but was very careful with the portion size. Brown rice again is better than white rice as it makes you feel more full, but don't overdo it. I would have rice with my meals as it is the best option compared to potatoes or pasta, but I would eat only half a handfull.
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