Weight loss dieting

Question
Hi,
I have been struggling to lose weight for a long time now. So far I have made small changes to my eating style, but I feel like I can get more results with some advice. My problem is that I absolutely love to cook and eat. I also eat when I am stressed or anxious as a defense mechanism. I recently tried to cut down my carbs significantly, and keep down my fats (although I focus more on carbs). I know exercise is important..and I have been trying to exercise consistently, even if it is just walking. I am 5'7 and 215 lbs. Do you have any tips for me? I would love to know any healthy meal ideas too. I always find myself struggling to find something new and healthy.

Answer
Hi Dasha,

The most important thing right now is going to be to make changes. Changes that are going to last forever. So start small if you are exercising then do it on a regular basis. As far as eating this is a good rule of thumb.#1 it takes 3-3.5 hours to digest a meal, so that is how often you should be eating. #2 Eat until you are not hungry, not till your full.#3 Make sure every time you eat there are 3 things on your plate, a starchy carbohydrate (rice, pasta potatoe,etc.), a fiborous carbohydrates (carrots,broccoli, fruit), and a lean protein (chicken,fish,ect.) all in equal amounts. If you can do those three things as much as possibles you will be amazed.  

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