Sure-Fire Tips for Healty Weight Loss

* Eat a variety of foods - lean protein; complex carbohydrates such as whole-grains, fruits and vegetables; and "good" fats, like omega-3 fats from fish and monounsaturated fats from avocados, nuts, and olives or olive oil.
* Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Chose different colors of fruits and vegetables to ensure optimal nutrition.
* Say NO to bad fats, like saturated fats from animal sources and trans fats from fried foods, and snack and fast-food products.
* Be careful about portion sizes. If you must have seconds, serve yourself vegetables.
* Exercise at least 60 minutes every day.
* Clean out the kitchen and eliminate all junk food. Toss out high-calorie, high-fat foods that will tempt you to overeat -- chips, cookies, crackers, ice cream, candy bars, etc.
* Fill your kitchen with lean protein, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, good fats, and low-fat dairy products.
* Eat smaller meals more frequently. Five to six per day may be best. Space your meals every three to four hours throughout your day. Try taking low-fat cheese and whole-grain crackers to school for a snack, or eat a tablespoon of peanut butter with 1 slice of whole-grain bread after school. Find foods that are healthy and that keep you full.
* If you like lots of food on your plate, fill up with a large salad and a super serving of green beans, broccoli, cabbage, kale, or other low-calorie vegetable.
* Snack on berries. Dark berries (blueberries, blackberries, cherries, and raspberries) help strengthen the immune system and keep you well. They are also low in calories and fat, and high in fiber.
* Avoid "empty calories" including sugar containing sodas and fruit drinks

If you need more information on weight loss and dieting, contact one of the Elite Fitness Trainers at Elitefitness@redventuresinc.com or talk to your primary health care practitioner. Also, ask friends, family, or coworkers to join you as you work to change your eating habits and pare down your weight. Sticking to a weight loss plan is much easier when you have someone to support you.