Choosing the right weight loss foods will help curb your junk food cravings and help you reach your goal weight.<\/p>\n
Don't focus on all the stuff you can't<\/em> eat; think about all the healthy and delicious things you can<\/em> eat!<\/p>\n While counting calories<\/a> works well for many women, especially those beginning new weight loss programs, simply choosing the right foods and controlling portions is most important when it comes to shedding pounds.<\/p>\n A general rule for weight loss in women is to eat 300 to 500 fewer calories than your usual intake to drop about 1 to 2 pounds per week.<\/p>\n This rate is safe and effective for long-term success. For many women, eating 1,200 to 1,500 calories a day for weight loss is a good rule of thumb, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another weight loss strategy is to boost energy expenditure (increase exercise) by about 500 calories daily.<\/p>\n Regardless of which method you choose, finding the right weight loss foods (ones you'll actually eat and enjoy) is the key to long-term success.<\/p>\n