The Ultimate Weight Loss Secret

Weight loss doesn’t have to be hard it is an achievable feat if you make smart choices when it comes to you diet.

Starving yourself is not the path to take. In fact you should be eating at least 5 small meals a day to keep your metabolism pumping through the calories.

I’ve put together a list of 100 low calorie snack ideas so you can make the right choices and reap the rewards with your hot new body

1. Go Natural 100% Fruit Bar (35g) - 90 Calories

2. K-Time Honey Nut Crunch Bar (32g) - 130 Calories

3. Apple & Cinnamon K-Time Twist Bar - 125 Calories

4. Peach & Mango K-Time Twist Bar - 120 Calories

5. Milo Energy Bar (21g) - 85 Calories

6. Sanitarium Fruity Bix Bar (25g) - 105 Calories

7. Uncle Tobys Chewy Bars (31g) - 130 Calories

8. Uncle Tobys Apricot Crunchy Bar (20g) - 85 Calories

9. Uncle Tobys Choc Chip Crunchy Bar (20g) - 90 Calories

10. Uncle Tobys Nut Crumble Crunchy Bar (20g) - 90 Calories

11. Uncle Tobys Delights Caramel & Vanilla Bar (25g) - 95 Calories

12. Uncle Tobys Delights Caramel & Almond (30g) - 115 Calories

13. Weight Watchers Apricot Fruit Cereal Bar (40g) - 125 Calories

14. Weight Watchers Raspberry Pie Fruit Cereal Bar (40g) - 125 Calories

15. Weight Watchers Strawberry & Blueberry Duo Bar (40g) - 120 Calories

16. Pringles Original (13 crisps) - 135 Calories

17. 1 Cup Air Popped Popcorn with Butter - 105 Calories

18. Sugar Coated Almonds (30g) - 140 Calories

19. Piece of Fresh Coconut (30g) - 105 Calories

20. 10 Medium Size Roasted Cashews (15g) - 90 Calories

21. 1 Medium Sized Apple - 75 Calories

22. 1 Large Apricot - 20 Calories

23. 1/2 Avocado - 130 Calories

24. Medium Sized Banana - 80 Calories

25. 1/2 Cup Cranberries - 15 Calories

26. 1/2 Custard Apple - 110 Calories

27. 1 Medium Sized Feijoa - 50 Calories

28. Medium Bunch of Grapes - 125 Calories

28. 1 Kiwifruit - 50 Calories

29. 1 Medium Sized Lemon - 20 Calories

30. Large Mandarin - 70 Calories

31. 1 Medium Sized Mango - 110 Calories

32. 1 Medium Sized Nectarine - 45 Calories

33. 1 Medium Sized Orange - 85 Calories

34. 1 Medium Sized Passionfruit - 15 Calories

35. 1 Large Peach - 55 Calories

36. 1 Medium Sized Pear - 85 Calories

37. 1 Medium Sized Plum - 35 Calories

38. 1 Cup Raspberries - 35 Calories

39. 5 Medium Strawberries - 30 Calories

40. 1 Medium Tomato - 30 Calories

41. 1/8 Wedge Watermelon - 130 Calories

42. 1/2 Cup Tinned Apricot Halves in Natural Fruit Juice - 85 Calories

43. 1/2 Cup Tinned Peaches in Natural Fruit Juice - 60 Calories

44. 1 Medium Carrot and 1 Tbsp Tzatziki Dip - 75 Calories

45. Handful Lettuce with 1 Tbsp Tzatziki Dip - 35 Calories

46. 1 Cup Broccoli with 1 Scoop Mashed Potato with Milk - 50 Calories

47. Regular Sized KFC Potato and Gravy - 80 Calories

48. Subway Ham Salad - 110 Calories

49. Subway Roast Beef Salad - 120 Calories

50. Subway Roasted Chicken Salad - 140 Calories

51. 99% Fat Free Yoghurt (100g Tub) - 110 Calories

52. 1 Scoop Lime Sobert - 105 Calories

53. Weis Mango & Cream Ice Cream Bar - 110 Calories

54. Weight Watchers Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl IceCream Cup - 110 Calories

55. Weight Watchers Berry Mudslide IceCream Cup - 125 Calories

56. Weight Watchers Blueberry Cheesecake - 130 Calories

57. 1 Medium Carrot with 1 Tbsp Avocado Dip - 110 Calories

58. 1 Medium Carrot with 1 Tbsp Eggplant Dip - 85 Calories

59. 1 Medium Carrot with 1 Tbsp Spring Onion Dip - 110 Calories

60. 1 Large Boiled Egg - 80 Calories

61. Scrambled Eggs (1 Large Egg, 1 Tbsp Milk & 1 Tsp Margarine) - 125 Calories

62. Chicken Drumstick (Roasted) - 100 Calories

63. 5 Pieces Kabana - 100 Calories

64. Smoked Tuna (100g) - 130 Calories

65. Canned Tuna (drained, 100g) - 115 Calories

66. 3 Mini Dim Sims (Chicken) - 60 Calories

67. 3 Mini Dim Sims (Beef) - 120 Calories

68. Weight Watchers Beef Burgandy - 145 Calories

69. Miso Soup with Bean Curd (250mls) - 80 Calories

70. Potato & Leek Soup (250mls) - 125 Calories

71. 1 Slice Wholemeal Bread with 1 Level Tsp Peanut Butter - 100 Calories

72. 10 Thin Pretzels - 40 Calories

73. 1 Bagelette with 1 Tsp Nutella - 95 Calories

74. 2 Rye Cruskits with 1 Level Tsp Peanut Butter each - 100 Calories

75. 1 Ricecake with 1/2 Tsp Marmite - 30 Calories

76. 1 Weight Watchers Caramel Cake Bar - 70 Calories

77. 1 Weight Watchers Carrot Cake Slice - 60 Calories

78. Milo Tub (100g) - 130 Calories

79. Nesquik Tub (95g) - 90 Calories

80. 1 Cup Lite Jelly - 15 Calories

81. 1 Medium Plain Pancake - 110 Calories

82. 2 Pikelets with 1 tsp Honey - 80 Calories

83. 3 Pieces Natural Soft Licorice - 100 Calories

84. 1/4 Orange Flesh Sweet Potato - 65 Calories

85. 1/2 A Chopped Capsicum with 1 Low Fat Slice Cheese - 100 Calories

86. 1/2 Cup Cauliflower with 1 Low Fat Slice Cheese - 95 Calories

87. 1/2 Cup Potato Salad - 120 Calories

88. Seedless Raisins (30g) - 85 Calories

89. 1 Cup Cubed Rhubarb - 25 Calories

90. 1/2 Medium Rockmelon - 120 Calories

91. 1 Medium Nashi Pear - 50 Calories

92. 4 Average Sized Lychees - 60 Calories

93. 1 Medium Sized Persimmon - 100 Calories

94. 1 Small Guava - 20 Calories

95. 16 Medium Sized Cherries - 65 Calories

96. Dried Chestnuts (30g) - 110 Calories

97. Weight Watchers Black Forest Muffin Bar - 110 Calories

98. Mother Earth Fruit Crumble Bar - 115 Calories

99. 1/2 Cup Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce - 125 Calories

100. Le Snack Cheese (25g) - 95 Calories

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Hi Everyone

Thought I’d let you in on my shopping list this week either for ideas or inspiration.

I’m really focusing at the moment on transforming my lifestyle and my body.

After reading alot of different material (including Valerie’s book) I’ve decided to make a choice to look at eating healthy and exercising not as a "diet" but a lifestyle choice that will benefit me in all areas.

I really hope that some of this is getting across to our readers and encouraging you all to make some changes in your life.

Anywayyyy. . .

This is what I bought on my Sunday supermarket visit

Chicken breast - I baked/grill these with veges for dinner.

Turkey - I grab this from the deli and use it in wraps for lunch or a snack.

Cottage Cheese - This is great with veges or some people even mix it with berries.

Low Fat Cheese - I try not to eat this too much but it’s nice to have a sprinkle on salad or a wrap.

Low Fat 100% Natural Yoghurt - I mix this with a scoop of frozen berries for a yummy snack.

Frozen Veges - I find this easier than having to peel and chop veges for each meal, particularly during the day.

Frozen Spinach - This was a new addition this week because spinach is SUPER high in vitamins, iron and fibre.

Wholemeal Pasta - Again I try not to eat this too much but if I’m craving pasta wholemeal is the best choice.

Pomegranate Juice - Pomegranates are higher in antioxidants than most other juices (even green tea).

Rice Wraps - These are just like tortilla wraps but they have only 70 cals each, low GI, cholesterol and preservative free.

Multivitamin - I decided to grab a multivitamin this week after watching Oprah and writing this post.

98% Fat Free Tzatziki - I looooooooooove Tzatziki. I have it with raw veges or on wraps and it’s YUM!

Australian Women’s Health magazine - I love reading health mags, I think they’re great for inspiration.

And that’s a wrap . . .

I already had some fresh fruit, fresh veges, eggs, skim milk and protein powder at home otherwise those would have been added to the list too

Any good, balanced diet should be made up of three types of food:

1. Protein

2. Carbs (starchy and fibrous)

3. Healthy Fats

I’m sure you’ve heard this before but if you’re anything like me it can be very confusing trying to figure out what foods are what and when to eat them!

I’ve put together a list of what foods are what and when to eat them during the day. Read on to find out more.

The experts in the industry recommend you have:

* Protein at every meal including snacks

* Starchy Carbs during the day (oatmeal, wholegrains, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, potatoes)

* Fibrous Carbs at night (most veges except for those mentioned above)

* Healthy Fats daily but still in moderation

Protein can be obtained through a variety of sources including meats, dairy products, nuts and seeds. The majority of your carb intake should be taken from veges and fruit for best weight loss results and general health. Healthy fats are important for the health of your heart and rebuilding muscle.

Good Protein Foods

Chicken
Lean Beef
Turkey
Tuna
Eggs
Egg Whites
Shrimp
Beans (kidney, lima, pinto etc)
Miso Soup
Nuts (peanuts, cashews, walnuts, pecans etc)
Seeds (pumpkin and sunflower)
Protein bars and powder
Low Fat Milk
Cottage Cheese
Low Fat Yoghurt

Good Carb Foods

100% Wholegrain bread and pasta
Brown Rice
Oatmeal
Bran Cereal
Buckwheat
Sweet Potatoes
Brocolli
Spinach
Lettuce
Bok Choy
Cabbage
Tomatoes
Asparagus
Carrots
Apples
Grapefruit
Bananas
Oranges
Berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
Grapes

Healthy Fat Foods

Flaxseed Oil
Olive Oil
Fish Oil
Oily fish (like sardines, salmon and mackerel)
Nuts (almonds, walnuts, peanuts)
Seeds (pumpkin and sunflower)
Avocado

Here’s an example of what I eat in a day

Meal 1: Oatmeal with water and 1 scoop of protein powder

Meal 2: Chopped veges with cottage cheese

Meal 3: Rice wrap with salad, chicken and hummus

Meal 4: Protein shake with 1/2 cup of berries

Meal 5: Stirfry chicken with veges

Hope this has made all the scientific talk a little easier for you! There are definitely weight loss super foods that you should always add to your diet.

Ps. I have to recommend Valerie’s book again for this post.

She has made the nutrition section SO easy that literally anyone can not only follow it but stick to it. PLUS I’m on Day 5 and have already lost 1kg!

Figuring out what foods are right for weight loss is confusing at the best of times, let alone when you’re standing in the shopping aisle with a MILLION different foods and brands staring you down.

I’ve put together a list of whole foods for weight loss. These foods simply HAVE to feature on your shopping list not only if you are trying to lose weight but also if you want to live as healthy as you can. There are heaps of different foods that fuel weight loss so you won’t be limited to endless amounts of cabbage and water!

Fantastic Foods for Weight Loss and General Health

Spinach
Silverbeet
Avocado
Broccoli
Celery
Tomatos
Carrots
Lettuce
Red Peppers
Bok Choy
Pumpkin
Sweet Potato

Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Grapefruit
Prunes
Watermelon
Red Grapes
Pomegranates
Apples
Oranges

Wholegrain Pasta
Wholegrain Bread
Almonds
Walnuts
Pecans
Chickpeas
Unsalted Cashews
Oats

Chicken
Tuna
Salmon
Lean Beef

Green Tea
Peppermint Tea

Low Fat Milk / Non Fat Milk / Soy Milk / Rice Milk
Low Fat or No Fat Yoghurt

Lite Jelly
Weight Watchers Desserts