Weight Loss: Manage Your Weight by Avoiding These Foods

A lot of people want to lose weight and shed those extra pounds, but they give up because of how hard they think it will be. The problem is, when you talk about weight loss, many people already associate it with rigorous work outs and extreme diets. Losing a lot of weight within a short amount of time is definitely possible, but it is going to be very difficult. You will really need to be dedicated and diligent, putting the work in everyday, often needing to go to the extremes to get results immediately.

People need to realize that you can also lose weight even if it will take a bit more time. The results will not be visible immediately but you will still lose weight, and be healthier and you can do it with less effort. Eating healthy food is a weight loss option that will not give results right away, but it is a surefire way to lose weight. One more example is doing regular exercise.

In severe circumstances where a person who is overweight or obese, that are already suffering associated health risks, and are unsuccessful in losing weight traditionally, are usually advised to opt for surgery for weight loss. Undergoing a sleeve gastrectomy, or say, a gastric bypass procedure, depending on the Doctor's recommendation, is a not an easy decision to make. After the surgery, managing weight is still going to be essential.

The following is a list of food that, according to a study, cause the most weight gain, and avoiding these food or lowering your consumption of them will help you with managing your weight.



 1. Potato chips
Potato chips have become a staple as a snack in small gatherings, get-togethers, or just hanging out with your friends. They contain a lot of salt and oil, and do not satisfy your hunger, easily eaten in large amounts.



2. French fries
Most fast food restaurants offer french fries. French fries are considered to be one of the most harmful food because not only is it delicious and addicting, it also has a lot of calories but do not provide nutrition.



3. Sugar-sweetened drinks
These drinks contain a lot of sugar, dramatically increasing glucose levels in the blood. They easily cause weight gain, and are damaging to health.


4. Sweets and pastries
Cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc., contain large amounts of sugar and fats and too much is bad for the health. They also have a lot of calories. Eating fruit is better.



5. Processed meats
They have a lot of saturated fat, sodium, calories, and coloring. They taste delicious alright, but not healthy.


 6. Fatty Meat
Beef and pork meat are a good source of protein, but eating too much will also cause weight gain because of the fat they contain. It could also increase cholesterol levels.



 7. Trans fat
A lot of processed food contain trans fat. Trans fat (trans fatty acids) have been shown to raise bad cholesterol levels in the body and lower good cholesterol. This increases the risk of heart disease.