nutritionist

The diet industry is a multi-BILLION industry. If “diets” worked we would not have at 60% obesity rate. So it is about choices and eating good food. If we could have a good body by taking a pill, I think we might all know it, and the obesity rate would be far lower. Pre-made diets and plans usually do not work, and are usually not good for you. FACT: 90% of people who loose weight gain it back, PLUS more. I will say weight watchers, with the choices and counting calories, MAY BE helpful because it does have you making choices and teaching you to eat balanced diet with the accurate amount of calories and food groups.

I teach nutrition and here is my best tip: There are every day foods and sometimes foods. It is ok to eat ice cream occasionally at a birthday party, but not ok to eat everyday for breakfast. Counting calories and good choices are key.

Exercise is also important. Do not rationalize you can eat a muffin (super-sized to 600 calories by the way) because you are going to use the treadmill later - unless you plan on doing an extra 45 minutes that you do not normally do. Six days of an additional 45 minutes, will give you enough to loose a pound. How many people try to rationalize that? Have you? How often? Too busy to exercise, you think? Playing basketball, Riding bike with your kids, or push mowing your lawn can all be exercise, as long as it elevates your heart rate.

Breakfast should be high fiber, oatmeal, whole wheat toast, etc; it tends to make us less hungry for the rest of the day. Fruits and vegetables are your best choice; they are low calorie (exception avocados), and highly nutritious. I would be surprised to find someone over weight who ate all fruits and vegetables.