If you have noticed, just a quick search of weight loss on the Internet will immediately provide you with weight loss products like diet pills, weight loss programs and even gym memberships. These can cost a great deal of money and most of them are not even effective. So why not go back to basics and do the easiest and the cheapest thing you can do to lose weight: adopt a balanced diet.

Achieving a balanced diet includes eating the right kind and amount of food that will give you enough nutrients to sustain weight loss. Ideally, your diet should be heavier in fruits and vegetables, whole carbohydrates and low in dietary fats. Additionally, lean proteins, and lots of water for hydration and exercise are important.

Even though we all have different nutrient needs and metabolisms, all these factors are still important to achieve weight loss in the safest and cheapest way. Opting for a balanced diet to maintain a healthy weight is important in order to achieve weight loss since you are still supplying your body the right amount of vitamins and minerals it needs to function properly.

When combined with consistent exercise, it is inevitable that you will lose weight without risking any health problems. Maintaining a balanced diet with the aim of losing weight is beneficial as compared to products that promise a quick and easy way to weight loss. First, it lessens the risk of your developing cardiovascular diseases like heart diseases and diabetes.

It can also aid you in controlling these conditions if ever you are suffering from one. This healthy regimen also promotes regular metabolism and a healthy digestive system, which will enable you to lose bad fats and absorb the good ones. Aside from that, the choice of eating a balanced diet will definitely boost your confidence knowing that you will achieve your desired weight in the healthiest way possible.

How to Start Right

Starting out can be quite a challenge but it should be easy. Always remember the basics of eating more whole-carbohydrates by avoiding foods like chocolates, ice creams, chips, sodas, cookies, cakes and many others. These types of foods contain high amounts of sugar, cholesterol, salt and other unwanted substances. These foods are also called ‘empty calories’ since they do not provide nutrients other than calories. Choose to drink fresh fruit juice instead of sodas, as they add approximately 500 calories more to your diet.

With that in mind, plan your meal correctly by adding more of the good kinds of food. You can have a high-fiber cereal with low-fat milk at breakfast, and then lunch would be a grilled turkey sandwich over whole wheat bread and a vegetable salad. Dinner can be baked fish and vegetables. These are just a few of the simple dishes you can make and they are even easier to prepare. Just keep in mind that every meal should contain a variety of foods, such as fruits, lean proteins, vegetables and high-fiber carbohydrates.

The blood type principles of weight loss

A lot of people now understand the importance of having a healthy body. This is why there is a surge in the health and fitness industry. A lot more people are now going to the gym to try different forms of exercise to get in shape. People are also trying different kinds of diets, from Atkins to Paleo to South Beach to Weight Watchers. All of these are effective, though some more than others.

But did you know that there’s a diet that is designed for your blood type? If you have tried almost all of the famous diet trends available and have not seen a lot of results, then this might be the perfect one for you. This diet was designed by Doctor Peter D’Amado and is called The Blood Group Diet. This new diet is gaining more popularity because a lot of the big names in Hollywood say it’s the reason for their amazing bodies. Actors like Courtney Cox and Cheryl Cole swear by it.

So what exactly is the blood group diet and how does it work?

It is believed that each blood group reacts differently to each food. So if you follow the diet designed for you, the chances of losing weight will be higher because your body will absorb food more efficiently. Let’s look at the diet closely. If you have Blood Type O, which is the most common blood type in humans, then the diet should be similar to Paleo where it is encouraged to eat more like “hunter-gatherer” style.

This means eating food that was available to our ancestors before agriculture growth and advancement in technology happened. High protein and low in carbohydrates is the way to go. Along with this diet, blood type O people should also do a lot of high intensity cardio like running to complement the diet.

Blood Type A diet is almost the opposite of the diet suggested to Blood Type O. Meaning, their bodies are much more accepting to the more “modern” food. A vegan diet is encouraged, so this means lots of vegetables and carbohydrates like rice, pasta and cereals. However, meat and dairy products such as milk, cheese or butter should be avoided. Meat should be taken in very little quantity. Blood type A diet is best done with slow and relaxing exercise such as yoga or Pilates.

Blood Type AB can be defined as the most lenient diet. This rare blood type works well with almost every food but with moderation. They have a good immune system, which means they can handle dairy, meat and carbs well. However, vegetables are the most encouraged food to eat. The rest should be eaten in little portions. When it comes to exercises, Blood type AB should combine both calming and high intensity workouts.

Blood Type B has the least restrictions. Vegetables, fruits, meat, dairy, seafood, and rice - these can all be taken as long as it’s part of a balanced diet and not taken in big quantities. The only food to avoid is processed foods such as the ones that can be bought in a can (luncheon meat, hotdog, ham etc) any activity that involves exercising the brain such as tennis, golf, and hiking is the best form of exercise for this blood type.

Excerpted from the book Eat More, Not Less To Lose Weight!.

This excerpt has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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