Weight loss is closely associated with abstinence, but there are many other ways to create a calorie deficit in the diet.
Even the simplest food swaps can significantly reduce a person's fat, salt and sugar intake.
Nicole Collet claims she lost 50lbs in three months by introducing nutrient-dense food sources into her meals.
In a YouTube video, the slimmer shared 10 foods that helped her burn unwanted body fat within three months.
Nicole has managed to keep the weight off for at least seven years
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“I thought the only way to lose weight was by taking away full food groups like carbs,” explained Nicole.
“I thought I had to give up all my favourite foods.
“I couldn’t sustain it, I kept failing, I didn’t like the food and I’d end up going way off-track, overeating and gaining more and more weight.”
The YouTuber finally decided to pick a group of foods that she liked and could look forward to eating while being careful to portion her meals properly.
According to the YouTuber, her 10 biggest weight loss aids were:
- Oats
- Nuts or tbs of peanut butter
- Lean protein sources like turkey
- Cheese
- Greek yoghurt
- Popcorn
- Potatoes and other veggies
- Extra protein
- Eggs and egg whites
- Low-calorie yoghurt and low-calorie ice cream.
“Because I liked the food and I could stick to it while portioning it out helped me eat in a calorie deficit," explained Nicole.
"I was not only able to lose the 50 pounds in three months, but I was able to go on and lose a total of 130 pounds and keep it off for seven years."
Are food swaps better than abstinence for weight loss?
Food swaps are an effortless and tasty way to lower calorie intake without triggering cravings.
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“Get in the habit of tweaking the ingredients list of recipes as these small changes can make a big difference to your overall diet,” says the British Heart Foundation.
“You can make almost any meal healthier with these simple tricks.”
In addition to eating weight-loss-friendly meals throughout the day, slimmers should be mindful of what they are snacking on.
Eating snacks is generally ill-advised, but some snacks are more conducive to weight loss than others.
