The Real Trick To Losing Weight

If you're trying to lose weight and are finding the massive amount of information (and misinformation) out there about how to do it best, you are not alone.

There's an easy way to lose weight but for some reason the dieting and nutrition industries have managed to confuse the subject so much many people don't know where to turn for the real answer.

I'm here to tell you today what that answer is:

Your calories consumed must be less than the calories your body needs to function on a day by day basis.

In other words, "Eat Less, Move More".

Give your body lots of reasons to burn calories (which is why everyone says to lose weight working out is a must, and they are right).  But also look at the quality of the calories you are consuming.

You want to feel fuller on less calories, right?

Therefore, the thing you really want to aim for is finding foods that will keep you feeling fuller longer (and this can be different kinds of foods for different people, we aren't all cut from the exact same metabolic cloth here), and eat a little bit less than need to satisfy our body's caloric needs and NOT MORE.

This means:  don't stuff yourself with every meal.  This might seem like a no-brainer when you read it but you'd be surprised how many people gorge at meal time past the feeling of 'full' until they are stuffed, but wonder why they can't lose weight when they only eat one meal a day and starve the rest of the day.

Well, probably because that one meal was worth TWO days of calories and their body is unlikely to burn all of it off before their next huge meal the next day.  Even worse off are the people that eat lots of meals throughout the day and do the same thing with every meal.

So… what kinds of foods are the best so that you can feel fuller, longer and not have to limit yourself to one meal a day or starving all day long every day?

Most people find that nutrient dense foods will make them feel fuller longer, as opposed to 'empty calories' that you find in most processed foods, fast foods and junk foods.

So, look to fill up on whole, natural fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and meats and seafood.  The closer to nature your food source is the more nutrient dense it will be.  These types of foods also tend to be lower in calories than their processed brethren, so you can eat more of it and get fuller faster.

However, all that being said, it is not impossible to eat processed and junk foods and still lose weight.

It's unlikely you'll be very healthy at your lower weight if you aren't giving your body the proper nutrients it needs so remember that when reaching for your next donut instead of a healthy salad.  Also remember you won't be able to eat as MUCH junk food because of their extremely high caloric content.

So, if you want junk food, have it.  But don't overdo it.  And, remember it might just very well be your only meal that day if it's worth your entire day's calorie allotment.

Simple.  Easy.  No trick.  Calories In vs. Calories Out.

Another great way to keep your calories in check is to practice the art of Intermittent Fasting.  Check out my Jackie's interview with Brad Pilon, author of Eat Stop Eat to learn how it can help you achieve your weight loss goals.

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