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To loose weight and burn fat one should be on a low calorie diet. We use a certain amount of calories even when we lead a sedentary life, because our organs and digestive system burn up calories for the muscular functions that are performed even without our knowledge. In addition to this, the work we do, be it house work, shopping, walking, ironing, cooking all use up a certain number of calories according to how strenuously we perform each job. A brisk walk or jog would definitely burn up more calories than a leisurely stroll. In order to loose weight we have to have a greater out put of energy than the intake of calories. If you are using 2000 calories a day by way of activities you should try and cut down your calorie intake to 1500 calories or lesser per day.

Some low calorie diets that burn fat

Every food has a certain number of calories, there is no food that has nil calories, however, there are foods that need more calories to digest them than what they contain, these are  sort of minus calorie foods. There are also foods that burn fat and reduce the fat content in the body. Most foods that contain a high level of vitamin C in them burn the fat. You should try and increase the intake of such foods in your diet. Most of these foods taste good and have low calories too. What you should have a larger helping of to increase your metabolism and to burn the fat are fruits like oranges, limes, grapefruits, blue berries, watermelons, apples and kiwi fruits to name a few. Citrus fruits are very essential in a low calorie diet. Vegetables that help you to loose fat are cucumbers, celery, lettuce, carrots, bell peppers and cabbage.  What you could do to increase your intake of these vegetables is to make a soup that you can eat with all these vegetables in it.

Breakfast foods that break down the fat

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and you should kick start your day with a breakfast that is packed with energy yet low in fat and calories. Cereals are your best bet and you can have any whole grain cereal like oats and broken wheat as porridge. Ensure that you have it with skimmed milk and do not add sugar to it. Instead you could have some chopped fruit and nuts along with it. A good substitute for breakfast when you are hurried, is a smoothie with a combination of fruits in it.

Fluid consumption should be increased while dieting

When you are on a low calorie diet, ensure that you drink a large quantity of water and other fluids. You could also have a few cups of green tea which enhances the metabolism and helps digestion. You should have a sufficient quantity of fiber in your daily diet so that you do not get constipated while you are on a low calorie diet. A good form of fiber is flax seed. Both water and fiber help to keep flush out the toxins from your system. 

You suddenly wake up to this feeling that you have to do something about the way you look and should make that extra effort to change things and do some dieting for a new you. You need not be obese to try and change thing for your self, maybe your hair is lack luster, your skin not as glowing as you would like it to be, and you may want a firmer body without the slight pot belly that is beginning to show. Dieting for a new you can be fun and if the results start showing up sooner than you expected can take you to a new high.

Dieting: Do a once over for yourself

If you want to change the way you look and start dieting for a new you, you will first have to do a “once over” for yourself and see what needs to be improved on. What are the defects that you see in yourself that you would like to rectify and change with the right kind of diet. Just remember that you have the power of changing the way things are and if you have the will power and the motivation then nothing can stop you. A little bit of research on food and nutrition or a trip to the qualified professionals will let you know the kind of diet you should follow and also an exercise program to help you to get to the new you. 

Make a diet plan for yourself

Sometimes due to being hard pressed for time or finding it difficult to shop for your daily diet needs, you may miss out on following the program that you have chalked out for yourself. So it is better to make a sort of time table and daily menu for yourself so that you know that you will have to shop just on a weekly basis. Follow a regular eating and exercise pattern and try not to let sudden changes in your schedule upset the routine.  

Eating habits

Your eating habits will have to be according to the new make over you want for yourself. If there is excess weight that is your problem then you will have to go on a low fat and calorie diet; if your skin is not as good as it should be then you will have to detoxify your system and have a lot of salads and green vegetables and citrus fruits in your daily diet. Ensure a certain amount of fibers in your food to avoid constipation. If you have a very dry skin and dry hair, you should not cut out fats completely from your diet but could use a little olive oil in your salads. A two liter water consumption per day is a must. Kick start your day with a glass of warm water with a squeeze of lime juice and a dash of honey in it. This works wonders for your digestive system and also your diet and skin condition. Include fresh fruit and vegetable juices in your diet without adding extra sugar to it. 

You will be quite pleased with the way you look and feel in a few weeks time, and will be motivated to keep yourself in this top condition in future.