How many times have you lost weight only to gain it back – and then some? You are not alone – this is how it happens for the majority of dieters.  But if you’re sick and tired of the weight-loss weight-gain roller coaster, it’s time to step off the ride and make changes that will keep you on the straight weight loss track once and for all.

How Your Diet Affects Your Weight Loss

Most people are aware that they need to eat healthy foods for weight loss, but what exactly does that mean? Here are some basic guidelines you’ll want to follow that will help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight:
 

• Choose whole, unprocessed foods. The closer your foods are to their natural state, the healthier they are for you and the less likely they’ll interfere with your weight loss progress.




• Eat adequate amounts of protein. Protein not only helps you build muscle (which burns more calories), but it also keeps you fuller longer. Better yet, never eat a carb-food without an accompanying protein food. Follow this one tip and you can see dramatic results.




• Don’t cut your calories too much. While it may seem like limiting your calorie intake would be helpful, if you eat too little, your body will retain fat instead of getting rid of it. Also, drastically cutting calories is not sustainable – you’ll end up in deprivation mode and will eventually rebel.




• Drink lots of water. Diet drinks have the tendency to make you eat more, so the more water you drink, the easier it will be to reach your weight loss goals. The second best tip we can give you is to never touch a diet soda again. Do that one thing and you won’t believe the positive changes in your body.

If you want to follow a diet program to put some structure in your daily routine, make sure it is one that you can stick with for a lifetime. Remember that temporary changes mean temporary results, so think about long-term weight loss when deciding which one is right for you.

Get Your Necessary Nutrients

The second part of losing weight once and for all is making sure your nutritional needs are met. When you take in adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals, your body is in prime shape to operate at maximum efficiency – this means that your fat loss will be better than ever!

Here are some supplementary guidelines:

• Take a daily multivitamin. Ideally you want to get most of your nutrients from the foods you eat, but taking a daily multivitamin ensures that you’re getting the vitamins and minerals your body requires.
   
• Take a supplement that speeds up fat loss. Sometimes your body finds it difficult to let go of fat stores and needs a little extra help. All natural supplements that contain ingredients such as green tea extract, raspberry ketone and vitamin B-12 can jump start your metabolism and get your body working for you instead of against you.
   
• Don’t exceed dosage recommendations. Taking too much of a supplement can have negative consequences that are just as severe as taking too much of a prescription drug. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation to ensure that you don’t do yourself harm while trying to get healthy.