It’s very important to have a healthy, well balanced diet. This means having a good mix of whole grains, lean proteins, fruits/veggies, dairy and healthy fats. Below are some examples of foods that fall into those categories. You might consider purchasing some of these at the grocery store.
Whole grains:
-whole grain rice/pastas
-whole wheat bread/sandwich thins (look for 100% whole grain)
-cereals (Kashi is amazing)
-granola bars
Protein
-boneless skinless chicken breasts
-ground turkey or lean ground beef
-canned tuna
-salmon
-eggs
-beans/legumes
Fruits
-apples/bananas/peaches/pears/oranges/berries etc (look for fresh fruits and find out what’s in season so it’s cheaper)
-100% fruit juices
-dried fruits
Vegetables
-brocolli/spinach/carrots/peppers/cucumbers/lettuce/tomato etc
-frozen veggies
-potatos/sweet potatos
-squash
Dairy
-skim milk
-lowfat/fat free yogurt
-cottage cheese
-cheese
Fats
-nuts (raw almonds, peanuts, walnuts, make excellent snacks)
-natural peanut butter
-avocados
-olive oil
-olives
It is defintely important that you try to cut back on soda and fast food (especially the soda, because it’s quite easy to go overboard on that without even realizing it!) As for fast food, it’s better to avoid it, but I know that’s not always possible if you are in a time crunch. Just try to choose healthier options (most chains post nutrition stats online). But one of the most important things is to never deprive yourself of the foods you love! It is ok to treat yourself once in awhile,and any food is ok in moderation as part of a healthy diet. The key is portion size. If you are craving ice cream, go ahead and have it. But stick to just one scoop, not the whole pint. A single scoop will be just enough to satisfy your craving. If you deprive yourself of these foods, you will only be more likely to overindulge later on!
If you are looking for some healthy snacks, here are some good examples of healthy, filling snacks that will give you energy:
-slliced apple and 1T peanut butter
-celery sticks and cottage cheese
-raw crunchy veggies (carrots, celery, etc) and hummus dip
-fat free/low fat yogurt topped with berries and a handful of nuts
-small bowl of cereal and skim or soymilk
-hard boiled egg
-handful of dried fruit/nuts
-slice of wheat toast spread with peanut butter
-string cheese and a piece of fruit
I am really happy that you want to lose weight the healthy way. Once you start eating better, you will feel 100X more energetic! I think you’re going to be really successful, just remember to stick to it! Best of luck.
What are some good foods to eat as a snack or something little for when i get that feeling of hunger? EX: yogurt, fruit, cereal..
, ideally i would like to loose wieght off my stomach,waist and legs, thanks 
