Healthy Tips: Weight Loss Diet with Vegetables

If you're having trouble shedding the pounds perhaps you can try this technique?  I have had many clients  have success losing weight trying this simple technique.  They basically cut out starchy carbohydrates from their diets such as pasta, rice, bread, noodles, potatoes and replaced them with hearty vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, green beans, spinach, etc.

Next time you are thinking about trying the newest fad diet, try this one instead.  It could be an inexpensive, healthy and natural way to lose weight.  The best way to motivate yourself is with actual results, so before you start this eating regimine, try to take some initial measurements.

• Weigh yourself
• Take a body fat percentage measurement if possible
• Measure your chest, waist, hips and butt.  When taking measurements, ensure the measuring tape is tight and you have a point of reference.  For example, whenever I measure client's waists, I use their belly button as a reference point.  That way, you maintain consistency and accuracy when taking pre and post measurements.
• Make sure to write all this information down so that you have something to compare to at the end of the week

After you've recorded your measurements, you can start the eating portion.  The idea is to replace your refined simple carbohydrates with vegetables instead.  Here are some suggestions I've given clients on what to eat.

Breakfast: Omelettes with diced vegetables, freshly squeezed juices/smoothies (sweeten with natural yogurt), yogurt with granola

Lunch: Salads, Veggies and dip, Stuffed mushrooms, Sashimi

Dinner: Steak with asparagus, Chicken with green beans, Pork Chops with grilled zucchini

Snacks: Snap peas, baby carrots, celery sticks

At the end of the week, take your measurements again.  Most of my clients have noticed an average of five pounds lost, just from changing their eating habits.  Combine this with exercise and the results could be even better.  There is a reason why your parents told you to eat your vegetables.  Not only are they good for you since they contain oodles of vitamins and minerals, but they really can help keep you thin. 

I'd love to hear from anybody who's attempted this type of eating along with the results.