Simple Adjustment for Weight Loss #5 - Cut out refined grains and sugar

According to Men's Health, 96% of their Belly Off! participants used this strategy to lose weight. They eliminated empty-calorie junk foods from their diet (think of Twinkies, Cheetos, white bread, candy, soda, etc.). These all have high sugar or fast-absorbing carbs that raise your blood sugar quickly--this cycle eventually leads to hunger which sabotages your healthy eating efforts. Consider any "packaged" goods suspect and use the strategy of "steps" away from the actual food. Fruits, vegetables, nuts are all direct. Potato chips are at least 2-3 steps away from the actual potato -- better to have it baked than fried. Cheetos don't even have an originating food group! Use your best judgment in any situation you find yourself and you will be on your way to successful weight management.