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Fat loss is achieved when you burn more calories than you eat. Thus eating less than you normally would is the cornerstone of every fat loss diet.

The problem with most dieters is that they get bored of their diets. They eat roughly the same day in and day out. When they get too bored they cheat or simply stop dieting effectively halting their fat loss.

One technique used by many athletes which can be used by almost anyone interested in losing fat is zig-zagging your carb intake everyday.

For example on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday you would eat carbs as you normally would but on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday you would eat 0 carbs. On the 0 carbs day you would only eat lean meats and green vegetables (even though they have some carbs in them most are fiber which you absolutely need).

What you accomplish by this zig-zag of carbs is a) you?ll feel better on the 4 days you eat carbs and b) you will keep losing fat because those carb free days are very low in calories. Since you are only doing that 3 times per week you will not slow down your metabolism.

On the days you do eat carbs limit them to the following: brown rice, all bran cereal, fruits, whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, pita bread, some potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams. They are low in the glycemic index which means they will keep your blood sugar under control.

Try this technique if your fat loss has stopped.

The fad diets may help people drop pounds quickly, but they cost you. Low-carbohydrate diets (that tell you to eat lots of meat and skip the bread) can cause severe fatigue and headaches. Worse yet, most of the weight you lose on this kind of plan is water weight, which is quickly regained once you go off the plan, so you should Learn more about nutrition of foods and eat a well-balanced diet before you start your weight loss action.

Remember having to memorize the four food groups when you were a kid and wondering if you were really going to need this information when you grew up?

Knowing the food groups helps you plan a well- balanced weight-loss diet. However, today, thanks to the folks at the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), there are six food groups. A healthy diet should incorporate foods from all of them.

GROUP 1
Grains, breads and cereals provide fiber, vitamins and minerals. Eat 6 to 11 servings daily of foods like rice, pasta, bread, crackers, grits, pancakes, noodles, bagels, biscuits, corn muffins, English muffins. A sample serving is a slice of bread, an ounce of cereal or a half cup of cooked rice.

GROUP 2
Vegetables contain loads of nutrients. Eat 3 to 5 servings daily. A serving is an average-size potato, a cup of carrots or a medium plate of salad. Be sure to consider the full range of vegetables. Besides potatoes and starchy vegetables, you need dark green vegetables like broccoli spinach and lettuce. Deep yellow and orange veggies carrots should also be on your regular menu.

GROUP 3
Fruits are rich sources of vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals. Eat 2 to 4 servings a day. A serving equals an average size fruit, 6 ounces of the fruit juice or 1/4 cup of dried fruit. Make half your daily fruit intake citrus fruits (like oranges) or berries.

GROUP 4
Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, legumes (beans, peas and nuts) and seeds are good sources of protein, of which you need approximately 60 grams per day. These also provide many vitamins and minerals. Eat 2 to 3 servings daily. A serving equals about 5 to 7 ounces.

GROUP 5
Dairy products are good sources of protein, calcium (especially good for children in building strong bones and also for women in helping prevent bone-weakening osteoporosis) and other minerals and vitamins. You should have 2 daily servings of milk, yogurt or cheese. A serving equals a cup of milk or yogurt, or an ounce of cheese.

GROUP 6
Fats, sweets and alcohol are high in calories. They may be tempting, but they’re low in nutrition and should be consumed in moderation.

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