Five Foods To Avoid When Trying To Lose Weight

These days, everyone is trying to ether lose weight or maintain it. Losing weight comes with so many ups and downs accompanied sometimes by exercises that sometimes deter one from even achieving the goal of losing weight.

As it stands, our weight is mostly determined by the foods we eat. This is because foods we eat can have a major effect on our weight.

1.Sugary Drinks

Sugar-sweetened beverages, like soda among others are one of the unhealthiest foods on the planet. They are strongly associated with weight gain and can have disastrous health effects when consumed in excess. Even though sugary drinks contain a lot of calories, your brain doesn’t register them like solid food. Liquid sugar calories don’t make you feel full, and you won’t eat less food to compensate. Instead, you end up adding these calories on top of your normal intake. If you are serious about losing weight, consider giving up sugary drinks completely.

2. Pastries, Cookies, Cakes

Pastries, cookies and cakes are packed with unhealthy ingredients like added sugar and refined flour. They may also contain artificial trans fats, which are very harmful and linked to many diseases. Pastries, cookies and cakes are not very satisfying, and you will likely become hungry very quickly after eating these high-calorie, low-nutrient foods. If you’re craving something sweet,it is advisable to reach for a piece of dark chocolates instead.

3. Ice Cream

Ice cream is incredibly delicious, but very unhealthy. It is high in calories, and most types are loaded with sugar. A small portion of ice cream is fine every now and then, but the problem is that it’s very easy to consume massive amounts in one sitting. Consider making your own ice cream, using less sugar and healthier ingredients like full-fat yogurt and fruit. Remember that store-bought ice cream is high in sugar, and homemade ice cream is a better alternative. Also, be mindful of portions, as it’s very easy to eat too much ice cream. Serve yourself a small portion and put the ice cream away so that you won’t end up eating too much.

4. Some Types Of Alcohol, Especially Beer

Alcohol provides more calories than carbs and protein, or about 7 calories per gram. However, the evidence for alcohol and weight gain is not clear. Drinking alcohol in moderation seems to be fine and is actually linked to reduced weight gain. Heavy drinking, on the other hand, is associated with increased weight gain. The type of alcohol also matters. Beer can cause weight gain, but drinking wine in moderation may actually be beneficial.

5. Foods High In Added Sugar

Added sugar is one of the worst things in the modern diet. Excess amounts have been linked to some of the most serious diseases in the world today. Foods high in added sugar usually provide tons of empty calories, but are not very filling. Examples of foods that may contain massive amounts of added sugar include sugary breakfast cereals, granola bars and low-fat, flavored yogurt. You should be especially careful when selecting “low-fat” or “fat-free” foods, as manufacturers often add lots of sugar to make up for the flavor that’s lost when the fat is removed.

Many products, such as low-fat and fat-free foods, seem healthy but are loaded with sugar