"Forget the complex diets, weight loss is about intelligent and committed effort."
Focus your meals around lean sources of protein such as: white chicken and turkey meat, lean cuts of beef, egg whites, tuna and other fish, etc.
Dont be afraid of all fats. Weve been brainwashed into thinking that all forms of fat in the diet are unhealthy and can lead to excess bodyfat. This simply isnt true. In fact, your body needs fat in order to burn fat, otherwise it will shift into preservation mode and attempt to maintain existing fat stores. Its true that you should watch your intake of saturated fat, but taking in so-called "good" fats ie: those found in nuts, olive oil, flax seed, fish oils, etc. can have a very positive effect on weightloss and overall health.
Move your carbohydrate intake away from foods that spike a high insulin response in the body to foods that offer more quality fuel for long-lasting energy. To simplify, try to limit your intake of processed carbs like breads, pastas, refined sugar products, etc.; instead, eat more unprocessed carbs like fruits and vegetables. If it comes in a box crackers, cereal, pasta, cookies, forget it or at least only eat it in moderation. In fact, if theres one thing you can do that will have a significant, positive, and lasting effect on your health and bodyfat percentages, its shifting your carbohydrate intake away from processed foods and towards natural fruits and vegetables.
