Eat to Lose Weight - But What?

Eat to lose weight... but what? I'm going to show you what to eat without boring you to death. I know you know all about eating more fruits and vegetables so I'll skip that stuff.

I'm going to give you some "bridge foods" that'll start bridging over your diet mistakes and help you turn the corner for weight loss without you having to suffer or feel deprived.

Eat To Lose Weight

1. Eat black beans

Black beans are high in protein and fiber without any sugar. A can costs about 50 cents, but packs in 25 grams of fiber and 25 grams of protein. This is a "bridge food" because you can eat it as part of your meal, while still eating foods you normally eat. You are "bridging out" other foods and replacing them with these foods that are much healthier.

I suggest you eat a can a day... doesn't matter how. Just make sure the can is empty by the end of the day.

2. Lentils

A 1 pound bag of lentils costs about 72 cents and contains 143 grams of fiber and 130 grams of protein. YEAH! That's nothing short of incredible nutrition-wise. Again, eat these along with other foods you normally eat. Gradually eat more and more of these and cut back on the normal foods you eat.

A nice easy transition is what will make your weight loss a long term success. I suggest you eat 3 ounces of lentils with a meal.

3. Apples

Even though apples aren't my favorite fruit, they're the best for weight loss as far as I'm concerned. Why? Because of the high water content and fiber in them. Plus their convenience. Other fruits also have high water content and fiber in them, but they're just not as convenient as apples.

If you eat 3 apples a day, expect to be 2 pounds lighter in a month. And expect to lose 2 pounds a month for about 3 months just with these alone. Apples are more a "bridge food" snack... bridging you to the next meal and squeezing out other unhealthy snacks.

So there you go. Nothing terribly hard, huh? Eat to lose weight and be happy you aren't suffering or feeling deprived!