Practical eating - I'm finding it challenging to get myself into a regimen which will help me lose weight. Would appreciate your help?

[Anonymous]

I'm working in a sitdown 8-6 job, I hardly give myself time to sit down and eat properly resulting in grabbed snacks (chocolate, crackers, nuts) and then meal at night and then few more snacks as still hungry.
It's obvious to say, just don't eat snacks, prepack food however I'm bothered by what to eat - people say avoid gluten, others say eat low fat/sugar free, others say eat low carbs, others say eat all in moderation. I'm 20-25 pounds heavier than I'd like to be. I changed to high fat good foods 3 years ago lost 10 pounds 6 months ago while cycling but gained since I stopped cycling.
Prior to that time I ate take aways and junk more often (working 24 hour slots) 1-3 x per week. I've stopped the take aways. I don't get to work out as end up working at home often too. Your input will be helpful to me please.

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Thanks guys.. from both of your answers, I would deduce that eating food as natural as possible is key. However wholegrains seem to be controversial as well as diary products. What are your thought?

[skorzeny75]

Here is my opinion, and what helped my father. Do NOT go low fat. When your body doesn't get enough fat, it stores it. This has been a huge scam in the US food industry, and they make a lot of money because of it. I have never been overweight, but my dad tried the Atkins diet and lost a lot of weight. So avoid carbs, the bread, pasta, potatoes, etc. You can have all of the protein you want. Don't worry about the fat so much. Try to get more fiber into your diet, beans, etc... Be sure to hydrate, and not so much soda, diet or otherwise. I would also say 20-30 minutes of and activity a day that raises your heart rate. A hard walk, biking, jump rope, whatever. I have always thought it not what you eat, but what you do after you eat it. Try to balance your eating and activity, and remember that your body converts carbs into sugars. Keep trying. And don't stop eating nuts, a handful a day has been shown to be very good for you.

[Blondiee2014]

All you need to do is buy unprocessed food and buy only unprocessed whole foods. Plants, fruits , nuts and seeds, thats it!
Drink water constantly all day and get a hours exercise in everyday.
It's impossible not to be fit healthy and slim if you just do that, it's very easy actually if you just decide to do it:)

[Blondiee2014]

Sorry *not buy unprocessed food:)