And to do that you have to choose and shop for your food wisely.
The best thing to get it going is to plan your meals for the week.
Instead of trying to plan a meal for today - get a pen and paper, and plan 6 healthy mini meals a day for the week.
As long as you're taking home the right foods - ones that will keep you healthy and can easily cook up into lots of delicious meals and snacks - you're headed for the right track for fat loss.
Here are just some foods to get into your menu -
- Wholegrain Bread - One study showed people who eat wholegrain bread weight less than those who eat refined white bread and other grains.
- Eggs - Great protein boost, and contains all the essential amino acids.
Although the yolk does contain some fat and cholesterol, this form does not increase blood pressure as saturated fats do.
But if you do have high cholesterol, limit your intake to two per week. - Low Fat Milk - Dairy foods are best known for their high calcium content, but also contains protein, carbs and other necessary nutrients.
So instead of drinking sugary drinks, enjoy it as a hot or cold drink, plain or with flavoring on cereal, blended with fruit to make a smoothie. - Almonds - Great source of vitamin b and healthy fat - and great for snacks.
If you have the cravings, grab a small handful of almonds at least 3 to 5 times a week. - Lean Red Meat - Great source of protein and iron.
Choose the trim cut or those with little marbling. - Salmon - The king of fish for nutrition.
Great source of high quality protein and the best food source for omega 3 fat.
- Spinach - Great for your fiber intake and also rich in iron.
But if you're still not too sure on how to prepare your meals, try Fat Loss 4 Idiots.
All you have to is plug in your favorite foods, and it'll plan the meals for you to cook.
Not only is it a flexible diet, it'll give you the option to eat your favorite treats like ice cream, pizzas, etc.
Now this is how to lose weight.