Lose The Fat: Get The Body You Want Fast

Dieting is not for most people; we love to eat. But by making the right food choices we can eat healthier and lose weight at the same time.

Many of us are on the road to toning up and losing weight. Essentially we are ridding our bodies of fat and getting in shape. The good news is that we do not have to change everything about our diets to get on the right track, as a matter of fact; a few simple changes can make a big difference. All we need to do is make some substitutions; we can swap healthy choices for those fattening things we are in the habit of eating.

I will provide some examples from each meal group so I will begin with breakfast. If you switch from a regular corn flake cereal to a bran flake cereal with raisins you will be getting about ¼ the fiber you need for the day. Eat regular oatmeal instead of instant. If instead of eating an apple-cinnamon instant oatmeal you eat regular oats with chopped apples and a dash of cinnamon you will get the same taste but you will not desire to eat as soon afterward. Your body is able to digest the instant oatmeal faster than the regular oatmeal so regular oatmeal makes you feel full longer.

When you choose a sandwich for lunch be sure that your mayonnaise is canola oil mayonnaise, and consider tuna. You will be getting a double dose of heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Another tip is adding avocado to your sandwiches. Avocado is rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and cholesterol-lowering plant sterols.

Always opt for food cooked in canola oil as opposed to corn oil whenever possible. Canola oil provides more omega-3s than most cooking oils.

Choose cheese ravioli over meat lasagna because it has about half as much total fat.
Meatloaf made with ground turkey has less calories and less fat than meatloaf made with lean ground beef.

Please do not stop with this article. Do your research related to your favorite foods. I am sure you can find substitutions that you will be happy with. Go to Google and put in a search for low-fat alternative for whatever your food entry is. By simply making some wise choices and substitutions we can save calories and fat, thereby getting in shape faster.

I know that there are certain fruits and raw vegetables that I love - and if I have them readily available I am more likely to make healthy choices. I have been working on having veggie trays prepared and ready so they are a good choice for a quick snack - that is one way I am attempting to conquer my obsession with chips!