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130 Complex Carbohydrates that help you lose weight…

  1. All whole grain or unprocessed foods
  2. Any fruits or vegetables - How fruits & veggies burn fat
  3. Oatmeal - How oatmeal prevents your body from storing fat
  4. Steel-Cut Oats
  5. Plain popcorn - lightly salted
  6. Brown rice
  7. Wild rice
  8. Wheat Germ
  9. Potatoes
  10. Wheat breads (Avoid White breads)
  11. Granary bread
  12. Pitta bread
  13. Wheat Bagel
  14. Wholegrain cereals
  15. High fiber breakfast cereals like All Bran and Fiber One
  16. Porridge
  17. Grits
  18. Oats
  19. Shredded wheat
  20. Whole wheat pretzels
  21. Muesli
  22. Cassava
  23. Corn
  24. Amaranth
  25. Oatcakes
  26. Pastas made with wheat like Macaroni or Spaghetti
  27. Whole Barley
  28. Buckwheat / Buckwheat pasta
  29. Quinoa
  30. Sprouted bread (Ezekiel bread)

    31. Any vegetables

  31. Artichokes
  32. Asparagus
  33. Arugula
  34. Green beans
  35. String beans
  36. Beets
  37. Broccoli
  38. Brussels sprouts
  39. Cabbage
  40. Carrots
  41. Cauliflower
  42. Celeriac
  43. Celery
  44. Chervil
  45. Chicory
  46. Chives
  47. Collard Greens
  48. Cucumbers
  49. Squash
  50. Tomato
  51. Cucumbers
  52. Dandelion greens
  53. Dill pickles
  54. Eggplant
  55. Endive
  56. Garlic
  57. Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  58. Grapefruit
  59. Kale
  60. Kidney Beans
  61. Kohlrabi
  62. Leeks
  63. Lettuce
  64. Mushrooms
  65. Mustard greens
  66. Okra
  67. Onions
  68. Parsley leaves
  69. Pinto Beans
  70. Turnips
  71. Watercress
  72. Parsnips (raw/boiled)
  73. Peas
  74. Peppers (green/red)
  75. Pickles (sour/sweet)
  76. Pumpkin
  77. Radishes
  78. Rappini
  79. Rhubarb
  80. Rutabagas
  81. Sauerkraut
  82. Salsify
  83. Scallions
  84. Shallots
  85. Sorrel
  86. Soybeans
  87. Spinach
  88. Tomatoes
  89. Spirulina
  90. Swiss Chard
  91. Yams
  92. Sweet Potatoes
  93. Zucchini
  94. Water Cress

    95. Any Fruits

    Although fruits are simple carbs… the fructose or sugar contained in fruits will not cause a quick rise in blood sugar that WILL NOT make you store fat as easily if you ate other simple carbs like these bad weight loss foods here plus… fruits contain fiber (see fast weight loss tip #6) and other nutrients that are beneficial to weight loss

  95. Apples See how apples prevent your body from absorbing too much fat
  96. Apricots
  97. Asain Pears
  98. Bananas
  99. Blackberries
  100. Blackcurrants
  101. Blueberries
  102. Cantaloupe
  103. Cherry
  104. Cranberries
  105. Currants
  106. Damson plum
  107. Figs
  108. Goji Berries
  109. Grapes
  110. Honeydew melon
  111. Huckleberries
  112. Kiwi
  113. Kumquats
  114. Lemon
  115. Limes
  116. Loganberries
  117. Mangoes
  118. Melon
  119. Muskmelons
  120. Navy beans
  121. Nectarines
  122. Papaya
  123. Pineapple
  124. Plums
  125. Pomegranates
  126. Prunes
  127. Oranges
  128. Peach
  129. Pear
  130. Plum
  131. Raspberries
  132. Spaghetti Squash
  133. Strawberries
  134. Quince
  135. Tangerines
  136. Watermelon
See how to lose weight without counting calories

79 High Protein foods that help you lose weight…

    Any type of Protein shakes & supplements…

  1. Protein Bars
  2. Whey Protein Shakes
  3. Casein Protein shakes
  4. Egg Protein shakes
  5. Soy Protein Shakes & Soy Protein Bars - vegetarian protein source
  6. Hemp Protein Shakes - another vegetarian protein source
  7. Blended Protein shakes - combination of protein sources

    8. Any animal sources…

  8. Orangic Beef (range-fed or game)
  9. Cornish hen
  10. Chicken - Lean Chicken breast (skinless)
  11. Turkey - Deli Turkey breast / Skinless Turkey breast
  12. Quail
  13. Duck
  14. Goose
  15. Emu
  16. Leanest cuts of Beef like Red round steaks and roasts, top loin, top sirloin and chuck shoulder and arm roasts.
  17. Leanest cuts of pork like pork loin, tenderloin, center loin and ham.
  18. Well-trimmed Leg of lamb
  19. Bison
  20. Rabbitt
  21. Deer / Moose / Elk / Caribou
  22. Top Round Leg cutlet or Chop cuts of Veal
  23. Egg whites / Egg beaters
  24. Eggs

    25. Most fish & other seafoods…

  25. Tuna
  26. Sardines
  27. Trout
  28. Salmon
  29. Abalone
  30. Bass (fresh water/sea)
  31. Cod
  32. Roe
  33. Perch
  34. Pollack
  35. Halibut
  36. Anchovy
  37. Catfish
  38. Mackerel
  39. Flounder
  40. Herring
  41. Tilapia
  42. Swordfish
  43. Whiting
  44. Grouper
  45. Haddock
  46. Snapper
  47. Crab
  48. Crayfish
  49. Mussels
  50. Shrimp
  51. Scallops
  52. Oysters (half shell)
  53. Frog legs
  54. Terrapin (turtle)

    55. Any nuts & seeds - High protein foods for vegetarians

  55. Unsalted Cashews
  56. Unsalted peanuts
  57. Raw Almonds
  58. Hazelnuts
  59. Brazil Nuts
  60. Pecans
  61. Walnuts
  62. Pine Nuts
  63. Pistachio Nuts
  64. Macadamia Nuts
  65. Pistachio nuts
  66. Hazelnuts and Filberts
  67. Butternuts
  68. Beechnuts
  69. Pumpkin seeds
  70. Sunflower seeds
  71. Chia seeds

    72. More high protein foods…

  72. Hummus
  73. Seitan
  74. Tempeh
  75. Natural peanut butter
  76. Natural cashew butter
  77. Natural almond butter
  78. Beef Jerky
  79. Tofu & Soy products

Quick tip: try to get at least 30% of your total calories from protein because in a Danish study… People who got 30% of their calories from protein lost twice as much weight as people who ate less than 15% of their calories from protein and here's why…

Your body burns the most calories when digesting protein. See fast weight loss tip #7

4 Good Fats that help you burn fat…

  1. Omega-3s - See how Omega-3's help you burn fat
  2. CLA - See how CLA helps you lose belly fat
  3. Omega-6s - How Omega-6 fats such as GLA helped people lose 11 pounds
  4. MCT - How you can lose up to 36 pounds in a year eating more MCTs fats

You can take supplements to get more Good fats in your diet but if you eat more complex carbs and lean proteins - you'll be getting enough Good Fats in your diet to lose weight.

7 Low-fat dairy products that help you lose weight…
  1. Low fat yogurt
  2. Greek yogurt
  3. Low fat cottage cheese
  4. Low fat cheese
  5. Low-fat/non-fat sour cream
  6. Low-fat or Skim milk
  7. Fat free cream cheese
See how dairy products breakdown fat cells faster
7 Condiments that can be used safely when trying to lose weight…
  1. Carb options barbeque sauce, ketchup and pasta sauce
  2. Fat free mayonaise
  3. French's honey mustard
  4. Mrs. Dash
  5. I can't believe it's not butter
  6. Smuker's sugar free jams
  7. Balsamic vinegar
31 Spices & Spicy Foods that increase your metabolism…
  1. Hot peppers
  2. Cayenne peppers
  3. Hot mustard
  4. Cinnamon
  5. Cumin
  6. Turmeric
  7. Cloves
  8. Jamaica pepper
  9. Africa birdseye
  10. Anaheim
  11. Curry Powder
  12. Jalapeno Peppers
  13. Habanero Peppers
  14. Chili Peppers
  15. Chili Powder
  16. Cavenne Peppers
  17. Thai Peppers
  18. Ginger (Turmeric)
  19. Garlic
  20. Bell peppers
  21. Bird's eye chili
  22. Tabasco
  23. Rocoto
  24. Chiltepin
  25. Piquante
  26. Super Chili
  27. Datil
  28. Fatalii
  29. Naga
  30. Jolokia
  31. Scotch bonnet
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1-50 of 435 Comments
Emily

My aunt is getting married in January of next year, & I am completely out of shape. Stress & pressure to do good in school is making me want to eat all the time & it's not good. I need to lose weight for this wedding. Has this workout routine/ eating right thing really worked for most people? Because I'm really relying on this to help me lose all this extra weight.

May 16, 2012

Billy

Hi. I have 4 children and am 32 years old. During my twin pregnancy i put on alot of weight and then again during my last pregnancy. i am now struggling to lose this weight. i need to lose a maximum of 2.5 stones. Im only able to do some exercise as i am a single mum and childcare is an issue - and i also uffer from chroic lower back problems too. please advise as to how I can shed this weight. thanks you.

May 14, 2012

Name*

I am trying to loose weight for the last 2 years. I am trying to control my portions and try to stay off the fried food. For once I want go to a McDonalds for a Burger. I am thinking about going Veegan that is too strict for me. I am trying also not to have a dessert. I want go for a good walk or go on the Trend Mill but I am too Tired out I try a good night but wake up tired when I wake up. What advice can u give for a good night sleep. A good night sleep is the first process if u want to loose weight. I am adicting to food and like a druggie is addcted to drugs or a Alchoolich is addicating to allochool. What is the best advice U can give to loose weight. My Goal is too loose 50 or 100 pounds for the summer is out.

May 13, 2012

Adrian Bryant

best advice = go here to lose 50 pounds

May 14, 2012

NAME

Try Bikram Yoga - I Did, Amazing!!
First 3 classes are hard, but then its just awesome, you feel good, like you had the energy you been missing since you were 16

May 16, 2012

Name*

I am 29 yrs old and 5'2 and weighs 232 lbs I have 3 kids and have tried everything to loose weight just can't is there any thing someone can tell me so I can start loosing weight thank you so much.

May 11, 2012

Adrian Bryant

go on this plan here to lose weight at home with your kids

May 11, 2012

sagrario

Yes I'm also mother of three an not so long did I stared to make the change to eat healthy and do a 30min workout in the morning and 30min in the evening as a beginner. Now I'm in the middle level I would say and I drop size 14 to size 3. Its hard as a mother so wake early or do exercise in there nap time or put there fav toons on, feed them well so they won't interrupt in your exercise time. It will be tiresomely but the dedication will pay off!! Keep it up make your research on whats good for your wealth what to cut out on all that like lots of sweets, drink black coffee and the rigth portions of food. ;) you can do it I did!

May 11, 2012

Name*

hii i am sammy 25 yrs old height 164 cm with a weight of 100 kilos. i would like you to help me lose weight at home.i want to lose atleast 30 kilos or more in atleast 4 months..could you help????pls urgently

May 11, 2012

Dave Doslea

Sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes and more sweet potatoes. These things pack more nutrients complex carbs dietary fiber and protien! Add this magical muscle building food to your diet 3 times a day and you will see results! Sweet potatoe hash browns are awesome for breakfast and easy to make!

May 10, 2012

Nicky

Hi Adrian,

I'm 5'9 and weight 180 lbs and would really like to lose about 25 pounds. I eat right and exercise regularly but I feel hungry all the time. I drink plenty of water and even take whey protein shakes. What can I do to stop feeling like I'm starving all the time but still lose weight?

May 10, 2012

Taren

Hi, I am 22 years old I have 2 kids and one on the way. I am a very curvy girl I have what every one calls the "hourglass" figure. However, I also have alot of loose skin (flab) on my stomach. This is my biggest concern. Although if you could also help me tone the rest of my body, without loosing to much in the breast area, and maybe shaping my butt that would be great!!! Um...one more thing how do I get rid of pesky under arm fat?

Thanks So Much!!!

May 10, 2012

Mae

I am 21 years old and i weigh 260lbs and I have tried everything to lose weight, but its hard with my job being a desk job. I want to get down to 180, but i have no idea how. Help Please

May 08, 2012

Mollie

well if you eat healthy foods. dont eat big portions and encourage yourself to do this you can accomplish anything

May 09, 2012

sherrie baxley

I need help lose weight I try everything to lose weight I'm 33 yrs old and I have three kids and I can do anything with my kids like I use to because of my weight so I want to have fun with my kids again so please help me thank you

May 06, 2012

Abdourazak Yonis

Is nachos healthy?

May 05, 2012

Adrian Bryant

not when you're seriously trying to lose weight

May 06, 2012

Stephanie

I'm 26 years old and have 2 kids I work out 3-5 times a week (love to work out) I mostly watch what I eat I try to stay with in 1200 cal a day and I weigh 106 pounds and am 5'5 ( I know what your thinking but i have always weighted this working out or not) so my body looks great and very tonned except for my mommy tummy its not fat but alot of loose flab and skin can I do anything about this? I do losts of cardio and crunched.

May 04, 2012

Stephanie

Adrian, I am a 20 yr old woman that wants to lose weight AND gain curves (or at least turn my fat into muscle to create firm curves) how much protein is safe to consume a day for a women. Also, I've been doing a little weight training and I am slowly using heavier weights. I'm at like 15 lbs. I use dumbbells to do squats and lunges and i'm going to start using the barbells at the gym, but I want to know at what weight level should I stop? I don't want to get bulky. Just curvier and widen my hips a few inches. Can you give me a few numbers? Like is 50 lbs too much or 100 lbs? Or 30 lbs? Like will doing 200 lbs make me curvier or bulky? I have no clue what number I should stop at. That's all I really want to know. Help! I've looked all over the internet but can't seem to find the answer to my questions. Thanks in advance!

May 03, 2012

Ashlee

thats good keep working but if you eat healthy and just try to work at it its possible i lost 10 pounds and im 11 my weight is 86 and i was 95 i worked hard and i did it i completed my goal just like you can do

May 06, 2012

ME

Hi,

Im 19 about 5'2 and 120 pounds i recently lost about 10 pounds i feel like i didnt lose weight and all the fat just went to my stomache, giving me love handels. How do i get abs without losing anymore of my butt?

May 03, 2012

Adrian bryant

at your height & weight it's probably okay for you to keep losing weight without losing a significant amount of butt fat being that you may not have much butt fat to lose

May 03, 2012

Alyssa

my friend is 12 and weighs 148

May 06, 2012

Erica

Love your list of 249 foods you can eat to lose weight ... and people say there's no good food on a diet ... where they been looking?

Great website! Love where you're coming from : )

Erica

May 03, 2012

porter

hi adrian, i am 40 6'2 and i weigh about 190, my problem is i have a stomach or a gut whichever sounds better :) i am working out but i feel that i am not losing the weight in that area in particular...... my legs and upper body are looking good. i have changed my eating habits, i drink plenty of water... am i doing something wrong????

May 02, 2012

Adrian Bryant

you're probably not doing nothing wrong but you do need to realize that when losing weight that your belly fat is usually the last to go

May 02, 2012

Gerbera Daisy Kenya

Hi. i love your website and how it has broken all the info into small bits so that it doesn't feel too overwhelming. i am 5'3 and i weigh 60kgs and i just want to lose the tyre around my waist and to tone so that well..... i can look good naked. this is actually the first time that i am actually losing weight just for me and not to please someone else. i just bought a treadmill with incline features. it is a modest model not the high-tech ones but it comes with a few light dumbbells and a weird vibrating machine for the back.....lol apparently it is supposed to vibrate away the fat around the middle but it isn't hooked up yet. so my question is how do i use the things at home to lose weight using your programme. i really want to do this by September and keep it going really......thank you for your help and i hope to hear from you. xoxo

May 02, 2012

s_worthey@yahoo.com

Hi Adrian,
I am 69in and my weight goes up and down between 220 and 192, I've been tryin to lose weight for a few months now and can't seem to do it alone. I walk anywhere from 2-4 days a wk in between work and school both full time. I know its hearder to loose weight near your forties but I REALLY need to get this weight off I'm in my brothers wedding in a few months any suggestions? Thank you

April 30, 2012

laqeshia felix

hi im fat as fuck. i need to lose some damn weight. help?

April 30, 2012

Jose Lopez

Dear Adrian,

I'm 17 years old 5'2 and I'm 240 lbs. I've been struggling my whole life trying to lose weight now I have depression, hyper tension and sleep apnea and I have been working out and trying a lot of diets and I don't wanna continue on being like this my whole life I wanna be able look in the mirror and have that amazing feeling that I accomplished my goal to lose weight please please please help me! :(

Sincerely,
Jose Lopez

April 30, 2012

April

Help !!! I need to loose weight , I don't know what I can eat....I also dont have much time to exercise.....I'm a emt ....Thanx so much....

April 30, 2012

Adrian Bryant

not much time? then do this plan here

April 30, 2012

jewel koreen

i am 13 and i dont know how much i weigh but i am fat. i would like to lose weight. i have been exercising and barely eating and yet i am still fat. thank you.
sincerely, jewel koreen

April 29, 2012

Allie

Hi my name is Allie. I am 13 years old 5'8 and 232 lbs. I am very self concious and hate the way i look ( weight ). Everyone tells me i am so beautiful and i just dont see it. I really would like to be the average weight for a girl my age and how tall i am. I would like to loose weight over summer break. My biggest problem with food is probably how much and not picking healthier choices. Alot of people also think that i may use food to make my self feel better because alot of depression and stress. Thank you for reading and please comment back any suggestions. -Allie

April 29, 2012

Adrian Bryant

the main thing is to get started on 1 of the plans here

April 30, 2012

lakeshia

Hi! I had a baby about a year and a half ago, my pre-pregnancy weight was 144lbs and after was 210. I didnt listen to doctors order and ate what i wanted. Recently i have had enough! Using fitness pal to track calories has been great but finding thr right foods that are high in protein and low in carbs and fat is the issue for me. Well i LOVE LOVE the many items u have on her and i will be creating my meal plans from it along w/ exercise. I will check back in to let u know of any result because this a god sent list!

April 29, 2012

Brandelyn

Hello,
I am having difficulty loosing more than the average 5lbs. I want to loose about 30lbs. I am 5'6 1/2 and I weigh 180lbs. I'm very active. I work out every day for at least 40min. doing cardio. I do the insanity work outs. I have also changed my diet eating lean protein, veggies, fruit, nuts, and low fat dairy. I eat about 1500 calories a day, sometimes less than that. I've been consistent with this routine for over a month and have made little progress. I was 188lbs when I started, but can't seem to loose anymore weight. I'm not sure what else to do. My next step is to make sure I don't have a medical condition that I'm unaware of. After doing a calorie deficit and changing the foods that I eat to go along with my work outs I'm not sure what else to do. In addition to my cardio work outs I've also included some weights, a program routine from body builders Jaime Eason. Help Please!

April 27, 2012

Adrian Bryant

use these tips here to start losing weight again and I doubt there is something medically wrong with you

April 27, 2012

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