{"id":205015,"date":"2018-03-30T03:03:39","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T03:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5f17670acf5743285.temporary.link\/rohsi.org\/?p=205015"},"modified":"2018-03-30T03:03:39","modified_gmt":"2018-03-30T03:03:39","slug":"9-things-to-lose-if-you-want-to-lose-weight-for-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rohsi.org\/?p=205015","title":{"rendered":"9 THINGS TO LOSE IF YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR GOOD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-205016\" src=\"https:\/\/rohsi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/White-Bread-595x409.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rohsi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/White-Bread-595x409.jpg 595w, https:\/\/rohsi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/White-Bread-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rohsi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/White-Bread-960x660.jpg 960w, https:\/\/rohsi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/White-Bread.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>9 THINGS TO LOSE IF YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthiguide.com\/author\/dianne-g\/\">Dianne G.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When people think about losing weight, the first thing to come to mind typically exercises. They hear about various workout regimens, they look into gyms and routines, and they try to plan their days around fitness. This sort of thinking is definitely helpful if one is trying to lose weight, but the truth is, it\u2019s only half of the equation. Even the most effective exercise will fail to produce desired results if you don\u2019t consider the role of nutrition in your weight loss plan. While you\u2019re planning to pick up the perfect gym habits, consider dropping these 9 things for maximum results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>White Bread<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To be clear, bread isn\u2019t a bad thing on its own; it\u2019s the kind of bread that matters. White bread is a strong source of carbohydrates and\u2026. not much else. The same is true of bagels, and certainly donuts. Consuming large quantities of these products might actually cause you to gain weight, without providing significant nutritional value (yes, even \u2018enriched\u2019 white bread). If you can\u2019t live without some loaf in your life, stick to wheat or whole grain bread, which include fiber and other things for much more of a nutritional punch, and make sure you balance them with other foods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Margarine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People often don\u2019t differentiate between margarine and butter, but the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/nutrition\/butter-vs-margarine\">two have differences<\/a>. Butter is a source of fat; taken sparingly, it benefits your body. On the other hand, the best serving size for margarine varies, depending on the brand and additives. Butter is traditionally high in saturated fat, whereas some margarine likewise carries similar amounts. Others are lower in saturated fat but have deadly trans fats. Whenever possible, skip both in favour of olive oil; otherwise choose unsalted varieties of butter to be sure you know what you\u2019re getting, and to cut down on your sodium intake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Excess sugar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Is it any surprise that sugar is on this list? Excess sugar from processed foods typically translates into empty calories. Sure, they\u2019re great for a quick burst of energy, but it doesn\u2019t last, meaning you\u2019ll have to consume even more to power through your day, or find another source of energy. This is definitely likely considering that sugar is mostly empty calories. It doesn\u2019t help you feel full, and therefore doesn\u2019t stop you from eating. Worried about the sugar in fruit? Don\u2019t. Fruits come with a range of other nutrients that help with weight loss and offer additional health benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Microwave Popcorn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because microwaved popcorn combines the previous three things on this list, it\u2019s definitely a food to avoid if you\u2019re looking to shed pounds. It will raise blood pressure and body fat, and it\u2019s pretty easy to binge on. Popcorn itself is a healthy snack that will fill you up without filling you out; the problem lies in microwave popcorn bags which may contain harmful additives, as well as the excess butter and salt. Skip the bags and try\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/a-snack-that-pops-popcorn#1\">air popped popcorn<\/a>\u00a0instead as an alternative snack, or prepare oil popped popcorn with olive oil, and season with herbs and spices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soda<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pretty much excess sugar in liquid form, soda is among the unhealthiest things you can consume. Like sugar in other forms, it provides a very brief, very jarring spike in energy, along with a crash. It doesn\u2019t fill you up or provide your body with any real nutrition. In fact, consuming all of that excess sugar can contribute to serious health problems like diabetes, which among other things, makes losing weight very difficult. Diet soda is no better; it has harmful artificial sweeteners that are linked to cancer and other serious illnesses and provides no benefit to weight loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alcohol<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While a little bit of alcohol is a good thing, and one or two drinks a night cause no harm, large amounts of alcohol taken frequently may stand between you and your weight loss goals. A glass of red wine is great for heart health; Conversely, frequent beers can actually cause you to gain weight, hence the term \u2018beer gut\u2019. The research isn\u2019t fully fleshed out just yet, but large amounts of alcohol have other negative effects that have been confirmed- high blood pressure, for example, can make workouts harder by straining your heart. Stick to the one glass rule.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fruit Juice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You might seem surprised to find fruit juices on this list, given how healthy fruit is. Fruit is, in fact, very healthy, but fruit juice moves away from that, particularly when it has added sugars and preservatives. Like most liquid calories, your body does not register fruit juice as well as it should, which makes it easy to drink juice to excess. The added sugar can cause complications as well. Fruits in juice form also lose the fiber which is a large part of what makes fruit so healthy. Substitute your fruit juice with a fresh piece of fruit instead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salad Dressing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Salad dressing is often packed full of sugars, fats, salts, and other ingredients that certainly flavour up your salad. However, these additives also work to undo the good the salad provides, as they can spike your blood sugar and damage heart health via higher blood pressure. Keep the salad, but go light on the dressing if you can\u2019t ditch it altogether, or choose low-sodium brands. If possible, make your own salad dressing from scratch using vegetable oils. Olive oil, for example, adds a distinct flavour and a dose of healthy fats to your diet. Your body will thank you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Added Salt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Table salt is typically a go-to seasoning along with pepper, but the latter is far healthier. An excess of sodium, found in salt, can lead to heart problems stemming from high blood pressure. In small amounts, salt is useful to the body, but since so many foods already have added salt, anything you put on at the dinner table is just overkill. When it comes to weight loss, salt won\u2019t make you gain weight directly, but it will cause water retention, or spur snacking binges, both of which will increase your weight. Find alternative seasonings to spice up bland dishes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthiguide.com\/nutrition\/9-things-to-loose-if-you-want-to-loose-weight-for-good\/3\/\">https:\/\/www.healthiguide.com\/nutrition\/9-things-to-loose-if-you-want-to-loose-weight-for-good\/3\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>9 THINGS TO LOSE IF YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR GOOD Dianne G. When people think about losing weight, the first thing to come to mind typically exercises. They hear about various workout regimens, they look into gyms and routines, and they try to plan their days around fitness. 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