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Anonymous
1. I want to lose weight. I want to be thinner. I want to lose these love handles. I want to burn off extra fat. I want to tone up. What/how much should I eat in order to lose weight? ANSWER: Do you want to lose WEIGHT? or do you want to lose FAT? In order to lose fat:
You must count your calories, and consume foods that your body needs. No more fats, sweets, oils, and unnecessary starches. Huge helpings of pasta, rice, and white-bread sandwiches are out.
Eat whole wheat bread and pasta, oatmeal, fresh fruits and vegetables, lowfat/fat free dairies, and lean meats such as chicken/turkey breast, fish, etc. One classic staple is the garden vegetable/chicken breast salad. Satisfying, healthy (garden greens are extremely nutritious), and cheap.
You should aim to eat five or six smaller meals a day. This keeps the body in a state of constant metabolism. It takes energy to digest food. Eating three big squares a day lets your body settle into a routine, digesting one big lump and then remaining dormant for hours until the next meal.
Determine your target caloric intake at http://weightloss.about.com/cs/nutrition101/l/blcalories.htm Count the calories in your food at http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
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