The best diet for losing weight is Weight Watchers, according to the experts who rated the diets below for U.S. News. Biggest Loser, Jenny Craig, and the raw food diet came in close behind. Other diets performed as well or better in enabling fast weight loss, but long-term weight loss is more important for your health.

Weight Watchers

 (3.8 out of 5.0)

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This popular points-counting diet helps dieters drop pounds and keep them off. In experts’ ratings, Weight Watchers bested all other ranked diets for both short-term and long-term weight loss. That doesn’t guarantee it will work for everyone, of course. Its average rating of “moderately effective” for long-term weight loss reflects the difficulty dieters have in staying on the wagon, even when using the best weight-loss diet available.

Biggest Loser Diet

 (3.5 out of 5.0)

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This plan, built around healthy food and regular exercise, ranked behind only Weight Watchers in the overall weight-loss category. The experts agreed that calorie restriction and physical activity should work for dieters. They rated Biggest Loser a very effective way to keep weight off for the short-term, and concluded that it works moderately well over the long term.

Jenny Craig

 (3.5 out of 5.0)

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As a weight-loss diet, Jenny Craig outranked nearly all of its competitors. Experts appreciated, among other aspects of the program, the value of the emotional support provided by its weekly one-on-one counseling sessions. A few experts, however, questioned whether dieters can expect to keep the weight off once they’re weaned from the diet’s prepackaged, portion-controlled foods. Though not factored into its ranking, Jenny Craig’s cost is relatively high.

Raw Food Diet

 (3.5 out of 5.0)

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The diet can deliver both short- and long-term weight loss, experts concluded, since raw foodists typically eat fewer calories than most other people. But such a restrictive, labor-intensive diet certainly isn’t for everyone.

Volumetrics

 (3.4 out of 5.0)

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Volumetrics helps dieters drop pounds—and keep them off. It scored well in both the short- and long-term weight loss categories, comparable to or better than many other diets. Because it focuses on satiety, or the satisfied feeling that you’ve had enough, it’s more likely than other diets are to succeed.

Atkins

 (3.3 out of 5.0)

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In keeping with its emphasis on helping dieters shed pounds fast, the Atkins program rated well for short-term weight loss but was judged by experts as less impressive over the long haul. On balance, it came out slightly ahead of the middle of the pack.

Flexitarian Diet

 (3.3 out of 5.0)

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There’s a good chance that if you follow the Flexitarian diet, you’ll lose weight and keep it off. Experts gave the plan respectable scores for both short-term and long-term weight loss, and research suggests that semi-vegetarians weigh less than carnivores. By consuming mostly plant-based foods, such as fruits, veggies, and whole grains, you’ll likely consume fewer calories, which leads to lower weight.

Slim-Fast

 (3.3 out of 5.0)

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Slim-Fast claims dieters will drop one to two pounds a week. Experts awarded the program relatively high scores both for short-term and long-term weight loss, indicating optimism that the pounds will indeed come off and stay off.

Vegan Diet

 (3.3 out of 5.0)

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Going vegan gives you good odds of losing weight and keeping it off, according to experts. Veganism is also an effective weight-control method. But vegans must be “very committed,” as one expert put it, because forgoing all animal products can be challenging.

DASH Diet

 (3.1 out of 5.0)

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With an emphasis on healthful, filling foods that don’t pack lots of calories, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) drew reasonably good ratings from experts although it wasn’t designed as a weight-loss diet. They judged it to be about as good for short-term weight loss as for long-term weight loss.

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1. Workout smarter

Did you know you can actually lose more weight & keep yourmetabolism fired up longer by doing 3-to-4 shorter 10-minute workoutsinstead of 1 big 30-to-40-minute cardio workout?

A research study at the university of Pittsburgh found that women who split up their 40 minute cardio workouts into 4 separate 10 minute cardio workout sessions during the day LOST 20 pounds while… the group of women who did one big 40 minute cardio workout only lost 14 pounds and…

The reason why more shorter workouts are better is because you never give your fat burning metabolism a chance to slow down.

2. Take a break to lose weight faster

A University of Tokyo study found that people who took a 20 minute break about halfway thru their hour-long cardio workout burned 20% more fat than the people who worked out for an hour straight non-stop because… Taking short 20 minute workout breaks makes your fat-burning hormones work much better.

3. Drink Water

Water Lowers the Amount of Fat Stored in your body

Your kidneys get very lazy on the job when you don't drink enough water and as a result of you not drinking water, your kidneys give most of its unfinished work to your liver.

One of your liver's functions is to help your body burn stored fat for energy and it can't perform that job fully if it has to do the kidney's job also.

By not drinking water you put your liver on double duty, decreasing its fat burning potential and causing you to store more fat. If you drink enough water your kidneys will stop being lazy, do its job of excreting waste products from your body, and…Keep reading

4. Fast weight loss = YOU eating more RAW fruits & veggies

Your body has to burn a lot of calories to break down the RAW fruits & veggies you eat so basically…

You're losing weight fast every time you eat fruits & veggies and people whose diets are dominant in fruits & veggies tend to lose weight faster and maintain their weights much longer plus…

Fruits & Veggies give you longer lasting energy while fighting off hunger cravings which means you'll never get fat and researchers at Tufts university found that the more vegetables people eat = the thinner they are. See how to lose weight without counting calories

5. Drink Green Tea

Studies show you can burn 35-to-43% more fat during the day when you drink 3-to-5 cups of green tea but…

If you do not have time to make your own green tea then you can simply take a green tea diet pill supplement or better yet… You can use a fat burner like the ones here that have green tea in it along with other fat burning ingredients.

6. Eat more fiber

Getting more fiber in your diet can help you control your weight. Eating fiber prevents you from overeating because it makes you feel full.

You'll have an even greater feeling of fullness and higher energy levels throughout the day if you eat meals that are mostly made up of fiber, protein, and water.

Fiber also slows down the digestion of foods you eat keeping your blood sugar/energy levels in check preventing you from getting hungry.

Good sources of fiber are vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, and some cereals. The amount of fiber in a food product is listed in the nutritional facts found on most food labels.

You should try to eat 20-35 grams of fiber each day spread out evenly in all of your meals.

Don't underestimate the power of fiber. Because fiber takes so long to be digested by your body, a person eating the recommended 20-35 grams of fiber a day will burn an extra 150 calories a day orlose 16 extra pounds a year.

7. Eat more protein

You'll eat up to 500 calories less per day when at least 30 % of the calories you eat is from protein and… You increase your body's fat burning metabolism every time you eat fiber & protein because your body has to burn a lot of calories just to digest the protein & fiber you eat plus…

Protein speeds up your weight loss by helping you build and/or maintain lean muscle that also raises your fat-burning metabolism and…

The main reason why people lose weight fast on high protein dietsis because Protein suppresses appetite by keeping you fuller longer.

8. Drink milk

Recent research now shows that including more dairy in your in your diet may make it easier to lose those extra pounds and burn fat without cutting back too much on calories.

One of the most exciting findings of this new research is diets that are dairy-rich will help you almost double the rate of weight loss as compared to dairy-poor diets.

Researchers also found that most of the body fat lost from these diets was around the midsection.

Some of the minerals found in dairy products may enhance calcium's beneficial effects on fat breakdown within the cells and dairy products also contain enough protein in them to help preserve muscle and increase your metabolism.

3-4 servings of dairy products each day like Milk, yogurt, and cheese will do.

9. Limit your salt

Consuming more than the recommend 2500mg (1 tablespoon) of sodium each day will cause you to retain water and gain weight (bloating)

Sodium holds up to 50 times its weight in water.

When you limit the amount of sodium you eat your body will begin to expel some that unwanted water weight.

Thirst is a good indicator that your sodium intake is two high. As your sodium levels get high your body ask for more water to dilute the sodium by making you thirsty.

This is why many bars offer salty snacks such as pretzels and peanuts for free, after customers get thirsty they will order drinks to quench their thirst

To limit your sodium intake stay away from foods like canned soups, fast foods, and cured meats.

Instead of seasonings and MSG use lemons, garlic, pepper, caraway, tarragon, or anything low that's low in sodium for flavor. The nutritional facts label of any food product shows how much sodium a food item has.

10. Get more active

Adding a little physical activity to your daily routine will help you start losing weight quicker than you can imagine.

Don't Worry, getting more active doesn't mean you have to sign up at a gym and take tae-bo or start participating in marathons regularly!

There are many ways that you can gradually become more active to lose weight.

For example:

• When you go to a store - Instead of trying to get the best parking spot take the worst one all the way at the back of the parking lot so you have to walk more.
• Throw away your TV remote & get up to change the channels.
• Go to shopping malls. But before you shop walk around the entire mall one or two times.

Those are just a few examples of ways that you can gradually start adding physical activity to your daily routine. It may not seem like much in the beginning but… All the extra calories you burn by doing these little activities adds up to you losing more weight.

Could you save gas by walking to certain locations or is it possible that you can ride a bike to certain locations instead of driving? Just be creative and start thinking about how you can gradually add some extra physical activity your daily routine.

Here are some more examples:

• Stop using the elevator. Take the stairs or at least take the stairs half way up.
• After you come back from a day of shopping. Carry all the items you just bought into your house one by one. The more items you buy the more walking back and forth you have to do.

Challenge yourself by adding 5 minutes of extra physical activity to your daily routine everyday 
JUST GET ACTIVE!

11. Wake up & Workout!

As soon as you wake up in the morning workout for at least 30min to an hour. Studies show that working out in the morning has been shown to burn up to 3 times as more fat as opposed to working out at any other time during the day. Here's Why: Keep reading

12. Eat or skip breakfast?

Do what's best for you but these are the facts…

Eating breakfast will cause you to be less likely to overeat during the day.

A Study at the University of Texas at El Paso found that people who ate breakfast also ate 100 less calories a day and if you eat 100 less calories every day for one year then you'll easily lose 10 pounds.

But skipping breakfast or Intermittent fasting actually increases your metabolism to help you burn fat faster.

See 2 things you can do to burn more fat every morning

13. Lift heavier weights to burn fat faster

If you lift heavy weights (that allow you to only do 3-to-12 reps per set) you'll burn more calories during your weight training workout if you lifted lighter weights for 12 or more reps and the reason is simple…

You burn more calories or use much more energy to lift heavier weights plus… You'll get a much greater after burn effect from lifting heavier weights because of the high intensity and your body's metabolism will burn more fat to help your body recover from your heavy weight training workout - Go here to see what after burn has to do with weight loss

14. Do cardio last to blast fat fast

Before you hop on the bike or treadmill for an hour it's best that you spend 45 minutes doing a muscle building or body sculpting workout to use up most of your body's stored carbs or glycogen for energy so when you do get ready to do your cardio workout…

Your body will began to burn more fat for energy during your cardio workout rather than a combination of fat and carbs because you already used up most of your body's stored carbs for energy during your 45 minute muscle building or body sculpting workoutand…

This tip is almost like fast weight loss tip #11 where you workout with most of your stored carbs GONE so you can burn more fat but get this…

You can blast away twice as much fat if you do a higher intensity workout after your body sculpting workout like intervals or Tae-boand a perfect example of a ready-made weight training workout followed by intense intervals is fast weight loss workout #1 &…

Japanese researchers recently found that lifting weights first helps you release more growth hormone which in turn helps your body release more fat to be burned for energy while doing cardio or intervals.

15. Walk 10,000 steps a day & lose an extra 10 pounds a year

If you don't have time to go on an exercise program - Buy a pedometer , wear it, and try to get in 10,000 steps a day to burn an extra 100 calories or more everyday which adds up to you losing over 10 pounds a year with minimal effort on your part.

16. Use music to lose weight fast

Use your favorite music to keep you motivated and energized longer during your weight loss workouts to reach your weight loss goals faster.

A recent study shows that overweight people who did their weight loss workouts to music lost an average of 16 pounds - twice as much as the people who didn't workout with music. Go here to see other ways to get motivated to lose weight fast.

17. Switch To a Mediterranean Diet As Soon As Possible

Which people are the leanest, least overweight, longest lived, and have lowest rates of chronic disease on earth?

The people from the Asia & the Mediterranean regions do.

The main reason why these people are the leanest and least overweight of all people on earth is that they eat a healthy balanced diet.

Their diets include an Abundance of Plant Foods (complex carbs) like rice and other grains, noodles, flatbreads, potatoes, fruits and vegetables (including sea vegetables), nuts, seeds, beans, various soy foods, other legumes, vegetable and nut oils, herbs and spices, and plant-based beverages including tea.

They eat fish, poultry, and eggs in low to moderate amounts and only eat red meat sparingly. Tea, wine, Beer and other Alcoholic Beverages are only enjoyed in moderation.

Their diets are low in saturated and total fat with most of the fats consumed are the good fats that come from nuts, legumes, vegetable, and nut oils - See this sample Healthy Mediterranean Recipe

18. Have water or vegetable juice before meals

Drinking a glass of water or vegetable juice before your meals will suppress your appetite so you will not eat that much so you can lose weight fast. See more things you can drink to lose weight fast.

19. Remember to take your multivitamins every day!

Research shows that taking your vitamins daily helps you maintain your weight and it also helps reduce your appetite while you're on a weight loss diet plan and get this…

When researchers asked over 500 men & women if they took multivitamins daily - the men & women that did take multivitamins daily had lower bodyweights & less body fat and in another research study…

45 overweight people who didn't use multivitamins were put on a weight loss diet and given multivitamins and at the end of the 15-week study - everybody in the study lost weight mainly because they were on a weight loss diet but the multivitamins probably helped them stay on the diet longer by reducing their appetites and…

If you don't get the right amount of nutrients - your body will MAKE YOU HUNGRY by increasing your appetite so you'll eat more (and probably gain weight) to get the nutrients you need and taking multivitamins prevents this so…

• Ladies can use One-A-Day Women's Multivitamin
• Men can use One-A-Day Men's Multivitamin

20. Make Yourself heavier to lose weight faster

The more you weigh the more calories you'll burn while exercising(Go here to see why) so… You can make yourself heavier by wearing a Weight Vest or backpack to burn more calories while walking or running and…

You only need to add an extra 10-to-40 pounds to your weight vest or backpack to lose weight faster.

21. Sleep Just Right

Don't sleep too long or TOO short because according to a study done by researchers at Laval University in Quebec… People who slept TOO LONG (over 8 hours) & people who slept TOO SHORT(under 6 hours) were more likely to gain weight than people who slept the normal 7-to-8 hours and…

When you don't get enough sleep the levels of leptin in your body are lowered. Leptin is a blood protein that suppresses your appetite.

With your levels of leptin being lowered due to sleep depravation…

The levels of ghrelin in your body are increased. Ghrelin is a hormone that's released in your body that makes you want to eat.

Basically, not getting more than 6 hours of sleep only increases your appetite causing you to gain weight plus…

Even when you do everything right & go on a proper diet & exercise plan without giving in to your hunger pangs but you still get less than 6 hours of sleep each night…

A University of Chicago study showed that up to 75% of the weight you'll lose will probably be muscle or mostly fat-FREE mass and…

Losing muscle is a bad thing since losing muscle makes you look worse naked so try to get more than 6 hours a sleep every night -Look at 33 Secrets to a Good Night's Sleep

22. CHEW your food longer and lose weight faster

You should chew everything you eat at least 8-12 times. Eat slowly. Your body doesn't realize that you've had enough to eat until several minutes after you've had it.

If you eat too fast…

You'll fill yourself up and possibly eat more on top of that.

Studies show the body is accustomed to an average numbers of chews per mouthful. If you chew your food more than usual, not only will you eat more slowly, but also you'll trick your body into thinking it's had more to eat.

23. How to eat a lot more & Lose more weight than people who diet

If you exercise for 45+ minutes at a moderate-to-high intensity at least 5 times a week… You'll be able to eat up to 500 more calories a day than the actually calories you need to lose weight simply because…

You burn the most calories when exercising for long periods of time at higher intensities meaning you can get away with eating an extra snack everyday and still lose 1-to-2 pounds a week and in a University of Pittsburgh study…

Women who ate 2,000 calories a day and exercised for 60 minutes at moderate-to-high intensities lost the most weight out of 4 different test groups. Go here to see if you're working out hard enough to lose weight

24. Eat about 1500-to-2000 calories a day

Most men & women can lose 1-to-2 pounds a week or a little over 10 pounds in 5 weeks without even feeling hungry if they eat 1500-to-2000 calories a day by eating mainly weight loss foods and…

If can't exercise - you may want to eat 1200-to-1500 calories a day and if you're active - You want to eat 1700-to-2000 calories a day.

25. Use baby utensils to prevent overeating

Use smaller plates instead of big ones to limit your meal or portionsizes and also use baby forks or spoons so that'll force you to take smaller bites which will make your meal last longer plus you FEEL full quicker on less calories.

26. High Carb or High Protein for fast weight loss?

IF you workout at least 3-to-4 times a week… You want to eat more complex carbs by making sure only 30-to-40% of your calories come from lean proteins & healthy fats so you can have the extra energy to workout longer, burn more calories and lose more weight but on the other hand…

If you want to lose weight without exercising - then a higher protein diet (where only 30-to-40% of your calories are from carbs) will help you lose weight fast (see fast weight loss tip #7 to see why) but the smartest way to lose weight fast is to probably…

Eat High carbs on your workout days and High protein on your Non-workout days.

27. Eat and run walk

Take a 5-10 minute walk after each meal. It doesn't have to be a walk, but any activity will do. The reason you should do this is because it increases the amount of calories you burn during digestion.

You don't have to do something after all your meals… I would start off by doing something for 10 minutes only after 3 of your 6 meals. This way you'll get in the recommend 30 minutes of daily activity you need to lose weight.

28. WALK! & DON'T RUN to maintain your weight

According to a study in the International Journal of Obesity - People who walked at least 12 miles a week (or 1-to-2 miles a day)no matter how fast or slow they walked were able to maintain their weight.

29. Please Avoid sodas - Even Diet sodas

Since regular soda is basically a weight gainer drink and since water is a 0 calorie weight loss drink - You would lose 1 pound every week if you replaced 2 bottles of soda with 2 bottles of waterso go here to see how to stop drinking soda and…

Some studies now link high consumption of diet soda with weight gain because even though diet sodas have 0 calories… The artificial sweeteners increase your cravings for sugars and other foods that make you gain weight and as a matter of fact…

A University of Texas at San Antonio study showed that people who drank diet soda increased their waistlines 6 times more than people who drank any other kind of drink including regular soda!

30. And Don't Drink Juice !

It's better to eat raw fruit instead of fruit juice because fruits contain more fiber and the juice will always contain more sugar than the actual fruit and just like soda…

You can also lose up to an extra pound a week by replacing juice with water since most juice drinks are mainly just water & sugar.

31. Don't sit down for more than 4 hours

According to researchers at Missouri University - sitting down or being virtually inactive for longer than 4 hours slows down your metabolism making it easier for you to store fat so to prevent this from happening try standing up for at least 10 minutes within every 4 hours.

32. Say "So that" Everyday

Ask yourself Why you want to lose weight and after you come up with a reason why… Just keep on saying SO THAT.

For example - Why Do you want to lose weight…

• I want to lose weight to look better SO THAT…
• I can feel more confident about myself SO THAT…
• I can be the best looking person at my high school reunion SO THAT…
• I can see the surprised looks on the faces of my classmates SO THAT…
• I may be able to go on a date with the person I had a crush on in high school

Can you see what's happening here?

The more times you say SO THAT the more and more motivated you'll become to lose weight. I don't know about you but…

If you can come up with at least three SO THAT'S  - nothing will stop you from losing weight.

33. Don't ask yourself "What's the best workout I can do" and…

• Ask yourself "What's the best workout I can do that will kick my ass in only 20-to-40 minutes" (hint: High intensity intervals) and…
• Ask yourself "What workout can I do where I almost feel like quitting but I push myself to finish because I'm 100% focused on looking good naked" and…
• Once you answer that… Do that workout 1-to-2 times a day 3-to-4 days a week and I guarantee you'll always lose at least 2 pounds of FAT each week even if you only have 10 pounds of stubborn fat to lose.

34. Add 15%

Walking at a 15% incline on your treadmill can burn 3 times as many calories as you would walking without an incline so imagine how much more fat you would burn if you run on a treadmill at a 15% incline.

35. Keep Records

Researchers at the University of Arkansas found out during a 13 week study that people who kept detailed records of what they ate lost 3.5 pounds more than those who didn't because it helped them accurately estimate their protion sizes so they could eat just enough to make them lose more weight.

• Get your free food journal here and…
• See how keeping a food journal helps you lose weight faster.

36. Lose weight while you watch TV

To lose weight while you watch TV you simply need to get rid of your TV remote to force you to contiually get up and MOVE to change channels!

An Austrailian study found that people who did the greatest amount of light activity during lazy activities like watching TV had 16% smaller waistlines than people who were even lazier and used the TV remote or…

37. Watch less TV & Play less Video Games

You can burn more fat each day just by cutting your TV & video game time in half says research from the University of Vermont but it's common sense…

Less TV means you have to fill your time by doing something more active that gets you up off your lazy ass.

38. Don't let plastic make you fat

Plastics contain synthetic chemicals (called BPA & phthalates) that act like estrogen in your body and estrogen is basically a fat-gaining hormone you'd want to limit when trying to lose weight so to prevent these estrogen-like chemicals from getting into your body…

• Avoid drinking out of plastic containers & Styrofoam cups and…
• Avoid heating plastic containers in microwaves & ovens which can leach the estrogen like chemicals into your foods and…
• Avoid plastic wrapped meats and…
• Avoid canned foods which contain traces of BPA.

39. Go skiing while you walk

You can Use walking nordic poles to burn 20% more calories as you walk according to new research from the Cooper Institute.

40. Eat more

It's better to eat more frequently by eating 4-to-6 smaller meals a day to lose weight rather than you eating less than 3 meals a day becasue…

You're more likely to be hungier and overeat if you wait too long in between meals but if you eat smaller meals every 2-to-3 hours then your hunger levels will be much lower plus…

Studies show that people who eat more frequently are less likely to be fat.

All protein diet
Smoothie diet
Losing fat requires a careful balance of carbohydrates, all protein diet and fat as part of your total calorie intake. There are different opinions as to the specific percentage that should be allocated to each macronutrient. smoothie diet All protein diet However, when it comes to macronutrient breakdown there is not one ratio that is correct or best. smoothie diet The best way to split your macronutrients depends on your circumstances and goals with all protein diet

All protein diet smoothie diet It’s agreed in most health and fitness circles that moderate to high protein intake is important for helping lose fat properly. smoothie diet all protein diet Increasing protein intake for both building muscle and losing fat is something that bodybuilders and fitness models have had success with for years. smoothie diet all protein diet Increasing protein intake is important for muscle tissue maintenance. all protein diet  Since prolonged caloric restriction pose the risk of muscle loss, smoothie diet all protein diet increasing the amount of protein in your diet will help maintain muscle mass while you cut fat.

Increasing the protein component of your diet also has some interesting effects on your metabolism and hormones that help accelerate fat loss. smoothie diet all Protein diet has a high thermic effect, which means that your body has to expend more calories just to digest protein food. Your body will use 20-30% of the calories in your protein foods just to digest it. smoothie diet all protein diet About 30% of your total daily calorie intake should be protein.

Carbohydrates are needed to fuel your intense weight lifting and cardio workouts and they are also needed by the body to keep muscle glycogen levels full. all protein diet Your carbs intake should be adjusted based on your body type and goals. smoothie diet Some people may get lean with carbs making up 50-60% of their total calorie intake. all protein diet But many people will have a hard time losing fat if the carbs part of the macronutrient ratio is so high. all protein diet If you usually have a hard time getting lean, then you may have better success decreasing carbs to around 40% or less of your total calories per day.

Although you are able to optimize your results by increasing protein and decreasing carbs according to your circumstances and goals, smoothie diet Keep in mind that going to the extreme in either way is not going to be beneficial. all protein diet This may have negative impact on your results. all protein diet What you need is a good balance between smoothie diet protein and carbs rather than carbs being too low and proteins too high. smoothie diet all protein diet Try to get a good balance that fit your needs and body best by adjusting carbs between 40-60% and protein between 30-45%.

There’s a lot more to learn about diet to lose fat. smoothie diet all protein diet But hopefully this article help you understand how protein and carbs should be structured in a fat loss diet plan. smoothie diet all protein diet You can learn more at connecting to the site lean muscular body.

There are hundreds of supplements out there; we know what a minefield can be trying to separate the good from the bad.
To make life easier, we’ve picked out 5 of the best.

1-Garcinia Cambogia:
Top of our list is the Garcinia Cambogia. This has been part of Asian and African food culture for centuries because it helps to add substance to dishes that would otherwise be unsatisfying.
The key lies in its powerful ability to reduce appetite as it is a natural appetite suppressant. In terms of weight loss, it increases the metabolism, encouraging the body to burn more fat.
On top of this, it reduces the level of fat that you absorb from other food. You also get the bonus of a general health boost, such as a more powerful immune system.

2-Green Coffee:
The coffee bean may something you’d find in every household but did you know that in its dry and roasted form, it has lost virtually all of its natural health benefits.
The extract is taken from the raw, untouched green coffee bean. The caffeine it contains has long been known to promote healthy weight loss but, in addition, you get the antioxidant qualities of chlorogenic acid. This stimulates fat reduction and regulates your sugar levels, encouraging a better metabolism.

3-Raspberry Ketone:
As the name suggests, this is found in raspberries but in fact it also occurs in cranberries and blackberries. A ‘Ketone’ is simply a type of organic compound, a natural chemical in the fruit, amongst other things. How does it kick start weight loss? Well, mainly by encouraging the body’s production of adiponectin, a natural protein which speeds up the breakdown of fat. Coupled with regular exercise, this supplement will help shed those pounds.

4-Saffron Extract: 
This beautiful and exotic spice has been trading for over four thousand years. It’s actually taken from a type of crocus flower and then dried in the sun. In cooking it’s used to add both a subtle grassy, honey-like flavour and to add a gorgeous golden richness to the dish. 
As a dietary aid, it works by increasing the brain’s production of serotonin, the so-called ‘happiness’ chemical. This helps to control cravings as these often arise out of boredom. As both an anti-depressant and an anti-carcinogenic, there is a wealth of other benefits to this extract.

5-Acai Berry: 
This berry is picked from a type of palm tree that grows all over central and south America. This supplement is made from the pulp, that part of the berry that is most nutritious. As with many other of the extracts on this list its predominant weight loss aid is that it acts by boosting your energy levels.
This helps to up your metabolism and thus burn fat at a higher rate. It has the added benefit of having anti-aging properties.
And do not forget that natural weight loss is the best way to lose weight fast, stay slim and fit always.

Experts share their top tips for weight loss success.

Best Diet Tip No. 1: Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages. People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. So you can end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water is really what you need.

"If you don't like plain water, try adding citrus or a splash of juice, or brew infused teas like mango or peach, which have lots of flavor but no calories," says Cynthia Sass, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

Best Diet Tip No. 2: Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away. Start by focusing on getting the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetableseach day.

"It sounds like a lot, but it is well worth it, because at the same time you are meeting your fiber goals and feeling more satisfied from the volume of food," says chef Laura Pansiero, RD.

You're also less likely to overeat because fruits and vegetables displace fat in the diet. And that's not to mention the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. More than 200 studies have documented the disease-preventing qualities of phytochemicals found in produce, says Pansiero.

Her suggestion for getting more: Work vegetables into meals instead of just serving them as sides on a plate.

"I love to take seasonal vegetables and make stir-fries, frittatas, risotto, pilafs, soups, or layer on sandwiches," Pansiero says. "It is so easy to buy a variety of vegetables and incorporate them into dishes."

Best Diet Tip No. 3: Consider whether you're really hungry. Whenever you feel like eating, look for physical signs of hunger, suggests Michelle May, MD, author of Am I Hungry?

"Hunger is your body's way of telling you that you need fuel, so when a craving doesn't come from hunger, eating will never satisfy it," she says.

When you're done eating, you should feel better -- not stuffed, bloated, or tired.

"Your stomach is only the size of your fist, so it takes just a handful of food to fill it comfortably," says May.

Keeping your portions reasonable will help you get more in touch with your feelings of hunger and fullness.

Best Diet Tip No. 4: Be choosy about nighttime snacks. Mindless eating occurs most frequently after dinner, when you finally sit down and relax.

"Sitting down with a bag of chips or cookies in front of the television is an example of eating amnesia, where you mindlessly eat without being hungry, but out of habit," says American Dietetic Association spokesperson Malena Perdomo, RD.

Either close down the kitchen after a certain hour, or allow yourself a low-calorie snack, like a 100-calorie pack of cookies or a half-cup scoop of low-fat ice cream. Once you find that you're usually satisfied with the low-cal snack, try a cup of zero-calorie tea, suggests Perdomo.

Best Diet Tip No. 5: Enjoy your favorite foods. "I think putting your favorite foods off limits leads to weight gain because it triggers 'rebound' overeating," says Sass.

Instead of cutting out your favorite foods altogether, be a slim shopper. Buy one fresh bakery cookie instead of a box, or a small portion of candy from the bulk bins instead of a whole bag.

"You can enjoy your favorite foods, but you must do so in moderation," says Sass.

Best Diet Tip No. 6: Enjoy your treats away from home. When you need a treat, Ellie Krieger, RD, host of Food Network's Healthy Appetite,suggests taking a walk to your local ice cream parlor or planning a family outing.

"By making it into an adventure, you don't have to worry about the temptation of having treats in the house, and it is a fun and pleasurable way to make it work when you are trying to lose weight," says Krieger.

And for those times you just can't get out? Krieger stocks her kitchen with fresh fruit, which she thinks can be every bit as delicious as any other dessert.

Best Diet Tip No. 7: Eat several mini-meals during the day. If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. But when you're hungry all the time, eating fewer calories can be challenging.

"Studies show people who eat 4-5 meals or snacks per day are better able to control their appetite and weight," says obesity researcher Rebecca Reeves, DrPH, RD.

She recommends dividing your daily calories into smaller meals or snacks and enjoying as many of them as you can early in the day -- dinner should be the last time you eat.

Best Diet Tip No. 8: Eat protein at every meal. Protein is more satisfying than carbohydrates or fats, and thus may be the new secret weapon in weight control.

"Diets higher in protein [and] moderate in carbs, along with a lifestyle of regular exercise, have an excellent potential to help weight loss," says University of Illinois protein researcher Donald Layman, PhD.

Getting enough protein helps preserve muscle mass and encourages fat burning while keeping you feeling full. So be sure to include healthy protein sources, like yogurt, cheese, nuts, or beans, at meals and snacks.

Best Diet Tip No. 9: Spice it up. Add spices or chiles to your food for a flavor boost that can help you feel satisfied.

"Food that is loaded with flavor will stimulate your taste buds and be more satisfying so you won't eat as much," says Perdomo.

When you need something sweet, suck on a red-hot fireball candy for a long-lasting burst of sweetness with just a few calories.

Best Diet Tip No. 10: Stock your kitchen with healthy convenience foods. Having ready-to-eat snacks and meals-in-minutes staples on hand sets you up for success. You'll be less likely to hit the drive-through or call in a pizza order if you can make a healthy meal in 5 or 10 minutes.

Sass stocks her kitchen with:

·         94% fat-free microwave popcorn (20-25 calories per cup, and you can make it in two minutes or less)

·         Frozen vegetables

·         Bags of pre-washed greens

·         Canned diced tomatoes

·         Canned beans

·         Whole-grain wraps or pitas

·         Pre-cooked grilled chicken breasts

·         A few containers of pre-cooked brown rice

Within minutes, she can toss together a healthy medley.

Best Diet Tip No. 11: Order children’s portions at restaurants. "When you are eating out, order a child's pizza or a small sandwich as an easy way to trim calories and get your portions under control," suggest Perdomo.

Another trick is to use smaller plates. This helps the portions look like more, and if your mind is satisfied, your stomach likely will be, too.

Best Diet Tip No. 12: Eat foods in season. "If you don't love certain fruits or vegetables, it could be because you ate them out of season when they have little taste or flavor," says Pensiero. "When you eat seasonally, fruits and vegetables are more flavorful, at their best, and I promise you won't be disappointed."

At GiGi's Trattoria, her restaurant in Rhinebeck, N.Y., she serves simple fruit desserts, like naturally sweet strawberries topped with aged balsamic vinegar, or low-fat yogurt or fresh berries in a compote.

Best Diet Tip No. 13: Swap a cup of pasta for a cup of vegetables. Simply by eating less pasta or bread and more veggies, you could lose a dress or pants size in a year.

"You can save from 100-200 calories if you reduce the portion of starch on your plate and increase the amount of vegetables," says Sass.

Best Diet Tip No. 14: Use non-food alternatives to cope with stress. Sooner or later, you're going to be faced with a stressful situation. Instead of turning to food for comfort, be prepared with some non-food tactics that work for you.

Sass suggests reading a few chapters in a novel, listening to music, writing in a journal, practicing meditative deep breathing, or looking at a photo album of loved ones.

Best Diet Tip No. 15: Be physically active. Although it may seem counterintuitive, don't use exercise either to punish yourself for eating or to "earn" the right to eat more.

"When you do, it sets up a negative thought pattern, which is why so many people say they hate to exercise," says May.

Instead, focus on how great you feel, how much better you sleep and how much more energy you have when you exercise. Physical activity is good for you whether you are trying to lose weight or not, so keep it positive and build a lifelong habit.

 10 Strategies for permanent weight loss 1.   Exercise is essential for weight loss It's nothing new, but exercise is probably the most important predictor of whether you will succeed at long term weight loss and weight loss maintenance. In order for exercise to be helpful in weight loss, you should strive for a minimum of five 30 minute sessions per week. The good news is that recent research has shown that three 10 minute sessions in a day are as good as one 30 minute session. This helps many in combating the old "no time for exercise" excuse. Be certain to find something you enjoy. You'll be more apt to stick with it. Try walking with a friend, joining an intramural sports league, participating in outings with a group like The Sierra Club, or trying some classes at your local gym. Once you give exercise a chance, you will begin to enjoy its positive benefits on your psyche as well; you will literally become "hooked."

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2.   Weight loss and weight training We chose to list this separately from the "exercise" category because of the significant weight loss benefits attached to weight training in and of itself. The basic equation is this: the more muscle tissue you have, themore calories you will burn. This is why world class weight lifters must eat thousands of calories a day to maintain their weight. Muscle is active tissue, fat is not. Thus, muscle "burns" a significant number of calories each day for its own maintenance. In her book Strong Women Stay Slim, Miriam Nelson, a Tufts University researcher, showed that a group of women who followed a weight loss diet and did weight training exercises lost 44% more fat than those who only followed the diet. While aerobic activity can help burn calories, muscle's where it's at when it comes to giving your metabolism a significant daily boost even at rest.

Read Cardio and Strength Training: How do you create a balanced routine? to find out how best to pursue numbers 1 and 2 above in tandem.

3.   Keep a diary for triggers that hinder weight loss Keeping a food diary can be a huge asset in successful weight loss. Devote some time each day to record what you have eaten and how much, your hunger level prior to eating, and any feelings or emotions present at the time. A food diary can provide a large amount of self-awareness. It can identify emotions and behaviors that trigger overeating, foster greater awareness of portion sizes, and help you discover your personal food triggers. Study any patterns that emerge from your food diary and identify where you may be able to make more healthful changes. A food diary provides an added benefit of keeping you focused on and committed to your goals. Start keeping a food diary today by printing our food diary.

4.   Stay focused on being healthy, not on becoming thin Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motivation changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.

5.   Find out why you overeat All too often overeating is triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, anger, depression and other emotions. Learning to deal with emotions without food is a significant skill that will greatly serve long term weight control. The Solution, a book and national program developed by Laurel Mellin, RD, helps participants to identify their eating triggers and respond to them without food. A research study showed that the participants in this program demonstrated a better rate of long term weight loss maintenance than those who simply diet and/or exercise and don't address behavioral and emotional issues. Chronic over-eaters and "emotional eaters" can be significantly helped by learning new behavioral skills such as those Mellin presents. You can also seek help with behavioral and emotional eating issues from a licensed counselor or psychologist in your area.

6.   Weight loss support: join a weight management group A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. You can check to see if groups such as Jenny Craig offer programs and resources in your areas. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietitian conducts group weight loss programs.

7.   Weight loss and portion control With the advent of "super-size" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed.

8: Lose weight slowly with small changes Try to remember that "losing 15 pounds in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat. Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight. Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 1-2 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories. By making small changes like eliminating 250 calories a day from food and expending 250 calories a day from exercise, you can lose one pound (of mostly fat) per week. You can calculate how much time you need to exercise to burn 250 calories by clicking here. You can calculate your caloric needs by clickinghere, and then subtract 250 from that number.

9.   Eating slowly can lead to weight loss Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy and savor every tasty morsel.

10.   Weight loss through eating less fat - but do it wisely We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram fromproteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.

 1. SNACK, BUT SMARTLY

Grazing between meals used to be on the weight-loss hit list. But nutritionists now know that it's better to satisfy a craving with healthy grub than ignore it and risk a junk-food binge later. The best picks are filling, protein-packed snacks, such as one stick of string cheese, a tablespoon of peanut butter on a piece of fruit, or a medium-size bowl of edamame.

2. TURN OFF THE TV

Dining while viewing can make you take in 40 percent more calories than usual, reports a new study. And texting, driving, or any other distracting activity during a meal can also result in your eating too much. Instead, make each meal something you put on a plate and sit down to, even if you're eating solo.

3. STEP ON THE SCALE DAILY

If your regular weight increases several days in a row, it's a red flag letting you know you need to cut back a little or beef up your workouts slightly.

4. SCULPT THREE TIMES A WEEK

Doing 5 minutes each of push-ups, lunges, and squats (in 30-second intervals) will help build and maintain muscle mass. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will be, so you'll torch more calories as you go about your day.

5. REACH FOR YOUR CELL

Next time your mind gets stuck on a certain food, call a friend and redirect your brain by asking how her day's going. Research shows that cravings only last about 5 minutes, so by the time you hang up, the urge to devour junk will have subsided.  

6. EAT A BIG, BALANCED BREAKFAST

An a.m. meal made up mostly of carbs and protein with some fat keeps blood-sugar levels steady and hunger pangs away so you're not susceptible to pigging out come lunch, studies show. Opt for something satisfying for your stomach and taste buds — like egg whites and turkey bacon with whole-wheat toast.

7. WATCH THE BOOZE

One innocent-looking margarita or cosmopolitan can rack up hundreds of calories that do nothing to quench your appetite. Treat yourself just on the weekends and cut back somewhere else or stick to a glass of wine, light beer, or vodka and soda — three drinks that each have about 100 calories per serving.

8. HAVE FRUIT TWICE A DAY

Fruit has no fat and is mostly water, so it'll fill you up while leaving less room on your plate (and in your stomach) for high-cal fare. Don't freak about fruit's carb count — we're talking the good kind of carbohydrates that contain lots of healthy fiber.

9. STAY ASLEEP LONGER

Getting to bed just 30 minutes earlier and waking up 30 minutes later than you normally do can help you make better food choices, researchers report. Also, when you're well-rested, you're less prone to snacking out of fatigue or stress.

10. VISUALIZE YOURSELF THIN

When you feel your willpower breaking, conjure up a mental picture of yourself when you looked and felt slim. The visual motivation keeps you focused on your goal weight and reminds you that it is attainable, since you've achieved it before.