The Don'ts: The must avoids with any weight loss diet!

 

“The Don’ts”

“Must avoids with any weight loss diet”

 

Though mentioned in every diet, what to do and what not to, but I would like to emphasize certain things that you shouldn’t be doing while taking up any weight loss diet or program. To sum up, these are:

 

1. Say no to processed foods. You won’t find any weight loss diet that can fit the processed food in the regimen or as a part of the recommendation. Processed foods contain added ingredients such as starches, sodium, fats, preservatives, sugars and other food additives. And none of this is a requisite for health. So, keep yourself away from these as much as possible not just when you are on a weight loss diet but even in routine.
2. Say no to refined foods. We have been using refined sugar as our immediate carbohydrate source and even as a part of our diet. But, for weight loss, you need to cut down anything and everything that has undergone a refining process. Refining is originally done to increase the shelf life of any product. But, what goes into our systems should not be refined. I am speaking of it for not just sugar, even the use of refined oils is not recommended. You can use unfiltered and raw oils. And do you know why all the weight loss diets insist on taking whole grains? Because even refined grains are there. So, whenever grains are a part of your chosen diet program, go for the whole grains and not the refined ones.
3. Say no to sugars. Sugars do not just add on to the weight but can also intervene with the metabolic pathway. While on a weight loss meal, keep them completely away. And even after weight loss has been achieved in considerable amounts; consume sugars only in moderate amounts. People who tend to take more sugars have a higher rate of Yeast in the body. And this is always problematic and can complicate the medical conditions. Before it’s too late, cut down the sugar weight that you put in your system.
4. Make your way with unhealthy options from your kitchen but do not remove the tempting ones. You need to fight your temptations for the desire for weight loss shall be greater than the temptation. So, you need to be motivated enough that you do not fall in for some sugary food or anything that is not permissible with the diet plan you have taken up. Pitfalls may be many and temptations are just cravings. Do not fall for them. When you know your choice is right, it’s fine to fight. Fight with your temptations. Let them not ruin the path that leads to the desired destination. Junk food options though serving similar nutritional values should not be the supplements for the natural versions. No junk means “No junk”. 
5. Say no to liquid calories. While you are on a plan to lose weight, avoid liquids that can add on calories. For thirst and water needs, choose water. It is the best hydration partner. But, having a soda, alcohol, tea, coffee, squashes, milkshakes, sports drinks or any other sweetened beverages loaded with calories will do no good. They will only add on to the calories you are taking in. We have seen hunger suppression with protein-based foods and dark green leafy vegetables. The low-calorie density foods can fill you up to satiety without adding weight. While liquid beverages will do the opposite. They’ll add the calories without making you even feel as if your hunger needs have been dealt with. Even if you are on high-intensity workouts, you essentially need no energy drinks to give you the desired energy if you’re on a weight loss program. Even with the fruit juices, you eliminate the fiber content if you consume only the juice. So, you are just taking a sugar substitute with lesser calories. Hence, eat fruits but avoid fruit juices. Our appetite centre processes the liquid nutrients much quickly and tends to increase blood sugar levels instantly. Release of insulin get out of the pattern and the diet program gets disturbed. Some diets do include smoothies but remember Water is the best beverage.
6. Say No to stress. Stress can trigger various hormones that can interfere with weight loss. It is not just a healthy diet and exercise with which you can achieve your weight loss goal. You need to keep your mental health also in a super fine state. Bing in a stressed state can increase the levels of the stress hormone, Cortisol which can increase hunger for tempting foods which are not permissible with weight-loss programs. For keeping yourself away from stress, you can always focus on your work rather than issues, if any. Then, you can also do meditation or yoga exercises. These can be very beneficial in helping you get relieved. Try to add music to your life. While exercising or doing any light activity, you can listen to some soft music that can be appealing to your ears and soothing for the mind.
7. Do not mix on the diet programs: If something is not working for you, try to find out the reasons for the same. Many people tend to get frustrated and try something else one after the other. This just messes up the internal system. With everything jumbled up, the body doesn’t understand what to do. In such a case, even if you achieve a weight loss, you can gain it back which I’m sure you’ll not want.
8. Say No to Frozen foods. I do not recommend eating any leftovers or stale food. Try to eat as fresh as possible.