need advice on wait loss tips and healthy eating habits?

[Balasim--JustAnotherShadow--]

i'm almost 21 years old, 5'0 and around 175lbs, and my goal is to be 125lbs. i'm type 2 diabtetic, and have other medical issues as well, and i NEED to lose weight and start living a healthier life! it's mandetory! what sorts of foods should i eat and what sorts of foods should i avoid ating? i think i know how to plan my exercise routine and all that stuff, but the food part is a dragggggg! any advice on what foods to eat?

[lyliya]

Eliminate as much sugar as possible. Look at the labels, even things like ketchup. i lost 25lbs cutting out soda and most' sweets. Also buying sugar free goods. Takes about 6 weeks to conquer the sugar cravings. Bring reg coffee and tea on board if you miss your soda. Good luck

[Gaz]

This website can help you lots. Try it: http://www.healthyfood.co.nz/

First of all start reading the labels in the food packaging. Check the energy (calories) and the saturated fat which should be less that 10g per 100g of food (10%). You can also check the sugar content. Avoid snacking on fatty or sugary foods. Fruit, yogurt and veggies are excellent for snacking. Plan your meals, considering your calorie intake and stick to you planned menu. Make sure that you weigh yourself weekly, recording the results. It is a great motivational tool. Once you see the results it boost your confidence. Include both cardio and resistance training in your programme.

[dany49813]

Check out Daphne Oz's book called The Dorm Room Diet. Even if you don't live in a dorm room or in a college setting, her health/exercise/food advice is so helpful and very motivating. Good luck!

[knight2king3]

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