10 Rules to Weight Loss

Dieting is the most important key to weight loss. While exercising is an important component, continuing to eat too many of the wrong foods can make losing weight extremely difficult. Know the most important factors and weight loss. See what to cut back on and methods to limit sabotaging your efforts through your diet with these 10 golden rules from Zest. Some of them may surprise you.

1. Do limit added fats to no more than 4tsp per day:These include cooking oils, dressings, marinades and spreads.
2. Do watch your portions: Eat until you’re satisfied, not stuffed!
3. Do choose low-glycaemic carbohydrates: Choose oats, sweet potatoes, pulses and grainy bread to give you the energy to exercise.
4. Do drink at least 2 litres of water a day: And add an additional litre for every hour of exercise you do (250ml per 15 minutes).
5. Do have a non-alcoholic drink with food: Stick to water, fruit tea, plus 250ml of skimmed or semi-skimmed milk in tea and coffee.
6. Don’t add sugar or salt to your food: They will make you retain both water and those excess pounds.
7. Don’t give up if you’ve had a bad day: Stay focused - always remember your end goal for motivation.
8. Don’t skip a snack or meal: You’ll only reach for something sugary or fatty later.
9. Don’t scrimp on veg: Eating more vegetables will keep you fuller for longer.
10. Don’t eat more than two pieces of fruit a day: They are simple sugars.

See it on Zest: http://www.zest.co.uk/weightloss/10-golden-rules-of-weight-loss/2886.html