Adding some variety to your slimming plan

Weight loss foods should not be boring!

One of the things that discourages people from dieting is the idea that they will be forced to eat a small range of foods.

In fact, if you are following a well-balanced, healthy food plan, you will probably have a wider variety of food in your cupboards and your fridge than you’ve ever had before.

Eating a good range of the right foods is the ideal way to find weight loss success.

Often, dieticians refer to the five basic food groups:

- Bread, cereal, pasta and rice

- Vegetables

- Fruit

- Milk, yoghurt and cheese

- Meat, poultry, nuts, fish, eggs and legumes

They suggest that you should consume a variety of foods from each of these groups, with the biggest percentage of your food coming from the top group and then reducing until you reach the bottom group. This is standard dietary advice, and when you add in recent research on complex carbohydrates and the Glycemic Index of foods, then all that is taken out is those foods that will not work well with your body to promote better health and help you lose weight.

Fad Diets that encourage you to eat almost exclusively from one food group and very sparingly from others can work for some people, but for others they are dangerous, which is why we can say that one plan does not suit everyone. The difficulty comes in the cost both in time and money of experimenting with a range of diets to see which is the best for you.

At SureSlim, we make sure that your eating plan includes a wide variety of foods so that you don’t feel that you’re being restricted, whilst also ensuring that you’re eating the foods that will help you to lose weight. The results of your blood test will show us which foods you need to avoid and which you need to eat more of to get the slimming results you’re looking for. Because we believe in a healthy, balanced diet, we won’t ask you to eat from only one food group and you will have plenty of choice so that you feel like you’re eating normally. Ask for our free information pack to see how we can give you variety in your eating plan and still help you lose weight.

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Planning meals for your slimming programme

One of the most daunting things about starting a slimming programme is planning what you’re going to eat. It doesn’t have to be as hard as it seems though - a good diet is a tasty diet! Most meals are simple to make, especially if they are using healthy, fresh ingredients. Forget boiling your vegetables to death and eat them raw, or lightly steam them if you want them to be hot. Don’t peel fruit that doesn’t need peeling, it saves time, and allows you to get the full benefit of the fibre content. There are lots of ways to plan your meals that will help you to achieve your weight loss goals.

Eat fish

Fish is good for you, particularly oily fish like salmon and mackerel. The other bonus is that fish is quick to cook. You can buy it ready-prepared from the supermarket or the fishmongers and most fish will grill in just a few minutes. It’s also easy to bake in foil, and you can even add some vegetables such as leeks, peppers or tomatoes into the foil so that it all cooks at the same time. Even poaching fish in a little seasoned water doesn’t take long. Plan to eat fish at least twice a week and you have an easy, healthy meal that requires little preparation and little cooking time.

Get used to salads

Provided you have the ingredients, you can make a wide range of salads in a short amount of time. Green salads made with romaine lettuce, cucumber, celery and avocado are healthy and can be prepared in 10 minutes. Carrots, fruit and lemon juice with sesame or sunflower seeds makes a quick and easy salad to serve with chicken or fish.

Steam, don’t boil

Boiling vegetables like broccoli and cabbage reduces the effectiveness of their nutrients and makes them less appetising. Steam broccoli and other vegetables for just a couple of minutes for vibrant, crunchy vegetables and sauté cabbage in some lemon juice.

Although you have to change your eating habits when you are trying to lose weight, you don’t have to plan your meals a week in advance to make sure you’re eating properly. As long as you’re buying the right foods, cooking them well and not over-eating, you should find your weight loss plan is easy and fun.

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Eating for energy while you’re slimming

Many overweight people cite lack of energy as one of their main problems. Lack of energy is a key issue for many overweight people. If you are eating the wrong types of food, then your body is not in a position to provide you with any energy, and the more overweight you become, the less likely you are to feel the inclination to move around and exercise.

The only way to improve your energy levels is to embark on a slimming programme. This will help you to lose weight and rejuvenate your metabolism so that it produces more energy when you eat. You can do this with an eating plan made up of natural foods, without resorting to energy drinks or foods.

If you have a motivation for being more energetic, such as playing with your children or grandchildren, achieving a sporting ambition, or wanting to join a club or society, then you’re already halfway there. Wanting to lose weight and gain energy, and making a commitment to do it is an important part of your slimming plan, and will make it much easier for you to see it through.

Becoming more energetic comes naturally with properly-managed slimming, but there are some foods that can give you an energy boots without being high in sugars or saturated fats.

- Green vegetables. Leafy green vegetables are a great source of minerals and vitamins and can be eaten raw in salads, or lightly steamed. They can provide you with additional energy as well as keeping your body healthy.

- Seeds. Some types of seeds and nuts are good sources of energy and, because they’re small and portable, can be taken with you in the car, in your bag or kept in the office to give you an energy boost during the day. They’re much more effective than a chocolate bar.

- Grains. All non-refined grains are good for slow energy release, which will keep you going throughout the day. Eating brown rice with vegetables for lunch, for example, could help your energy levels throughout the afternoon.

At SureSlim, we make sure that your eating plan is properly balanced so that you reach your weight loss targets safely. If an increase in energy is a major focus for you, then let us know at your original consultation and we will be able to take that into account when we devise your personal diet plan.