What we choose to eat and how often we exercise can have a significant effect on our weight. Eating foods that are deemed “unhealthy” and high in saturated fat, salt and sugar, instead of healthier foods such as lean protein, fruits and vegetables, on a regular basis can mean that we gradually gain weight.
Similarly, if we lead a sedentary lifestyle without much movement to burn off the excess calories our body doesn’t need, the same can happen.
We might not realise it at first, but then our clothes might feel a little tighter, we might have to loosen our belt and we may begin to feel sluggish and unhealthy. Losing weight can feel harder than gaining it, so ideally, we’d choose a lifestyle where we constantly maintain a healthy weight.
But stressful, busy lives, where we’re juggling work and family lives with trying to make healthy choices, can mean that we don’t go for the options we wish we had time to.
So here, we’re going to take some of the hard work out of it, by listing out ten foods (and drinks) that should be avoided if you’re either trying to lose weight, or you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight. We’re also going to suggest some healthier alternatives that can help you on your journey to health.
