What is the Best Diet for Weight Loss?
Written by Jordyn King BS, MS Nutrition Science
Does the Perfect Diet Exist?
Everyone is on the search for that one perfect diet, but is there really a perfect diet out there for everyone? There are so many trendy bad habit diets that can ultimately lead to weight, however, we need to remember not every diet plan is for everyone. Everyone is different in how we view our genetics, microbiome, cultural preferences, food preferences, and lifestyle habits. This also goes for weight loss and eating plans. Through biology and different kinds of eating patterns, our bodies work differently. Body types are even more different, me and someone of the same age can weigh the same, but we might not necessarily look the same. Even if you are doing the exact same thing someone else is doing throughout the day, you may gain weight while the other person loses weight, again everyone is different. Everybody’s metabolism is different as well, and interestingly, calorie burning has differences between our bodies as well. Even your lifestyle habits including your tastes, budget, cooking abilities, family duties, and cultural food preferences can be different from others. All these differentialities can change your biology with individuals and eating patterns. With weight loss or gain, everyone can experience this differently. Your weight loss journey fits into your unique combination of yourself and that's when The Millennial Nutritionist 3 Month Lifestyle Reset program will not only help you to lose weight but also help you lose long term weight creating a healthy individual lifestyle to know what to eat, how much and still feeling like yourself! Keep in mind, with the Millennial Nutritionist 3 Month Lifestyle Reset program you will be working with a Registered Dietitian, one on one, who are not only experienced in the weight loss field but also educated and accredited with food and nutrition, so you are in good hands, guaranteed.
Here are some different examples of how our dietitians work with individuals one on one with their weight loss journey:
Different diets work for different people and we can help figure out a way of eating that works for your weight loss even if you are vegetarian. We coach our clients and help them find ways to combine protein with carb food, like beans or yogurt. Our coaches teach individuals how to eat healthy depending on our clients diet preference. We can help find a way to meet their protein goal and consume the right amount of carbs while being vegetarian or vegan if they're trying to lose weight.
Someone who has a busy lifestyle may not be able to make everything from scratch. With our program, you don't have to worry about meal prepping, making homemade meals or eating habits if that's not what suits your lifestyle. The Millennial Nutritionist Membership program helps to overcome obstacles such as being cautious of what to order at a restaurant, how to stay within your calorie budget if you're eating out and how to be mindful when eating.
For, someone who loves running is going to need to eat more than someone who doesn't… Clearly, if you are burning more calories than you have more room to eat and take in more calories when you're trying to lose weight. If you don't want to workout while losing weight and only stay in moderate physical activity that is totally fine, we can show each individual how to eat and how much to consume each day depending on each individual's physical activity. We also emphasize on macronutrients and being in your calorie deficit, especially getting enough protein content in both types of eating plans.
How to determine the best diet?
Making sure you're eating enough produce is essential and is the baseline for any healthy diet and is non-negotiable. Eating vegetables and fruits does not only give you nutrients, it also can provide so much more. High carbohydrate content can fit into a healthy diet especially consuming fruits. We have to understand that carbohydrates aren’t bad for us but some foods may be healthier than others. Carbohydrates over the years have somewhat become a bad rap especially when it comes to weight gain and not promoting weight loss. However, carbohydrates aren’t necessarily bad for you when you consume them in moderation. The fiber in fruits works towards your weight loss journey. Fiber is one of the nutrients that can help you keep full and increase your unlikelihood of snacking between meals. By incorporating one or more fruits into your daily diet your body can greatly benefit from the results of antioxidants. Using low calorie foods including fruit to replace high calorie processed foods can help aid in a calorie deficit which is necessary for weight loss. So baseline, you need to have some fruits and vegetables for whatever way you're trying to lose weight.
Make sure you're eating enough protein
Consuming enough protein in your diet is crucial for long term weight loss and achieving a healthy weight. Additionally, keeping up your protein intake will help keep you full throughout the day while achieving energy. Protein can also prevent you from overeating, especially with those late night cravings. Remember, protein increases your metabolic rate more than carbs or fat combined! If you need to take one thing away from this blog post, it is to consume enough protein to lose weight!
Fill in the rest with foods that meet your calorie goal
It's important to add fun foods in your calorie intake, so you don't overeat later on and consistently. Fun foods can even be alcohol. Leaving about 20-30% of your calories for fun foods that aren't considered "healthy" are fun foods that are important for having a high quality of life so you don't overeat on them later. We don't need every single thing that goes into your mouth to be the healthiest food. This doesn't help with long-term weight loss! We find ways to meet your calorie and protein goals so you don't suffer but instead, feel good while you continue your weight loss journey
Did you know you have to consume the right amount of calories to lose weight?
Yep, you have to eat to lose weight. Your metabolism works with your body so you know you have to stay in rhythm and have a balance throughout your long term weight loss journey. You need to eat enough calories, so your metabolism doesn't decrease. Getting into your own routine through continuous amounts of eating and getting your protein makes this journey simple.
If you are trying to lose weight, you have likely heard of being in a calorie deficit. Being in a calorie deficit is required in order to lose weight. However, what does it involve and why is it necessary for weight loss? We all know that calories are the units of energy you get from food and beverages and when you consume fewer calories than you burn you achieve what’s called a calorie deficit. Doing this pattern consistently for long periods of time results in weight loss. There are two ways you can become in a calorie deficit; this includes when changing what and how much you eat and how much you exercise or increase your physical activity. Keep in mind, our Registered Dietitians can always help you figure out healthy ways to manage your portion sizes, lower your daily calories through healthy eating, and maintain healthy eating habits which then follows up with a healthy relationship with food. We can help determine our clients calorie needs through the free calorie-tracking guide located on our website. We can also determine your calorie needs by your positive or negative food relationships, what foods you enjoy and physical activity attributes.
In Conclusion…
Having a healthy relationship with food is key to losing weight long term. Having the patience and positive reassurance with food can keep you from focusing on it too much. When it comes to weight loss, opt out of the restricted diets that want you to lower your calories too much, focus on diet quality and encourage yourself to improve your healthy eating habits to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Our program encourages positive food relationships while losing weight and not becoming obsessed with it but a lifestyle positive change.
To start your sustainable weight loss journey today, check out our calorie-tracking tutorial below. The first step of weight loss is being aware of how you eat and our calorie-tracking method can get you there!