{"id":9205,"date":"2020-09-10T19:57:33","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T19:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=9205"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Lose Weight When You Love Food: Shed Pounds While Enjoying Your Favorite Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Weight_Loss_For_Food_Lovers\" >Weight Loss For Food Lovers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#What_Is_A_Balanced_Diet\" >What Is A Balanced Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Whole_Grains\" >Whole Grains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Leafy_Greens\" >Leafy Greens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Legumes\" >Legumes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Nuts\" >Nuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Dairy_Products\" >Dairy Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Sea_Fish\" >Sea Fish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Fruits_And_Berries\" >Fruits And Berries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Junk_Food\" >How To Lose Weight When You Love Junk Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Junk_Food_And_Emotional_Eating\" >Junk Food And Emotional Eating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#How_To_Stop_Eating_So_Much_And_Lose_Weight\" >How To Stop Eating So Much And Lose Weight<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#No_Distractions\" >No Distractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Eat_Slowly\" >Eat Slowly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Practice_Mindful_Eating\" >Practice Mindful Eating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Drink_Enough_Water\" >Drink Enough Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Try_Intermittent_Fasting\" >Try Intermittent Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Favorite_Foods_Diet\" >Favorite Foods Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Can_You_Lose_Weight_Eating_Pizza\" >Can You Lose Weight Eating Pizza?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-when-you-love-food\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss_For_Food_Lovers\"><\/span>Weight Loss For Food Lovers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tastes, the flavors, the smells, the cooking process \u2013 many love food so wholeheartedly that the mere idea of switching up to bland low-calorie foods kills any burgeoning desire to modify your eating habits and set your life on a healthier path.\u00a0 Indeed, popular diets sometimes contribute to this myth. Meal plans that revolve around one product, juice cleanses \u2013 surviving on an extremely restricted product range may seem horrible, and it actually is. Read this article to debunk one of the most persistent dieting myths and find out how to lose weight when you love food.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Balanced_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is A Balanced Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to grasp how to lose weight when you love food, you first of all need to understand that a healthy diet doesn\u2019t automatically imply tasteless repetitive low-calorie meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balanced diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a nutritional plan that contains all the vitamins and macronutrients indispensable for the correct functioning of your body. A healthy diet is a must not only for weight loss, but for health maintenance as well. Even if you\u2019re completely satisfied with your weight, you still need to follow a proper diet in order to shield yourself from possible health problems that can \u2018ambush\u2019 you in the future. A balanced diet is strongly connected to the reduction of obesity, as well as lowered risks of chronic diseases tied to obesity, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15220271\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16818808\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The USDA states that the majority of your daily energy intake should come from fruits and veggies, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and protein, preferably from seafood and plant sources (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/eathealthy\/dietary-guidelines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, a balanced diet implies the consumption of a huge variety of different foods. In reality, if you truly love food, a balanced diet can deliver you a plethora of new food experiences.<\/span>What To Eat If You Want To Lose Weight<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whole_Grains\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Whole Grains<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains are remarkably rich in carbs and fiber. Adding barley, brown and wild rice, buckwheat, or millet to your daily menu can boost your energy, help lose unwanted pounds, and reduce cardiovascular risks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17449231\/#:~:text=Based%20on%20event%20estimates%20adjusted,CI%3A%200.73%2D0.85)%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32109 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4462-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to lose weight when you love food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4462.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4462-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4462.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4462.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leafy_Greens\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Leafy Greens<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leafy greens like kale, collard, spinach, and arugula protect you against serious conditions such as heart disease, certain cancers, macular degeneration, and type 2 diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/plains-area\/gfnd\/gfhnrc\/docs\/news-2013\/dark-green-leafy-vegetables\/#:~:text=The%20vitamin%20K%20contents%20of,the%20best%20cancer%2Dpreventing%20foods.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legumes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Legumes<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legumes are incredibly rich in vegetable protein, which is generally healthier than animal-based one, and are linked to reduced risk of heart disease, lowered blood pressure, and reduced cholesterol levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16670693\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nuts<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts such as almonds and walnuts improve the condition of your body as a whole. They are also a vital source of polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3. Nuts are so good that they could protect against Type 2 diabetes and cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20833991\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34406 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4782-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to lose weight when you love food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4782.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4782-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4782.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4782.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dairy_Products\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dairy Products<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy products: kefir, low-fat cottage cheese, and natural yogurts without added sugar provide protein and calcium which is indispensable for bones and teeth, and improve your digestion.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sea_Fish\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sea Fish<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea fish contain lots of protein and essential omega-3 fatty acids. Seafood helps maintain eyesight, keeps your skin supple, amplifies your intellectual performance, and even lowers the risk of depression (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/tp2017206\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits_And_Berries\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fruits And Berries<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits and berries hydrate your skin, and protect your body from inflammation and disease. They contain tons of vitamins and minerals as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to avoid deep-fried foods, sweetened sparkling drinks, burgers, ketchup and similar fatty sauces, sausages, and other processed meat products, sweets, and packaged juices. In general, your menu should not contain products with trans-fats, artificial sweeteners, or harmful preservatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, there is a great variety of products, and even wider diversity of dishes to cook. But, unfortunately, you can\u2019t always eat what you want and lose weight, if you desperately crave for a cheeseburger, rather than a light salad. But why is it so? Why do people want to eat harmful foods so much?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fruitarian-diet\/\">Fruitarian Diet: Is Eating \u2018Nature\u2019s Candy\u2019 For Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Healthy?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34445 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"how to lose weight when you love food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Junk_Food\"><\/span>How To Lose Weight When You Love Junk Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asking how to lose weight when you love food, by \u00abfood\u00bb people often mean harmful foods filled with fat, sugar, sodium, and artificial preservatives. In fact, there are good reasons why those <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-food-taste-bad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">products are so addictive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On one hand, there is culture. Recent research points out that the majority of Americans consider unhealthy food tasty, while the majority of French feel the opposite (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1509\/jppm.14.006\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This suggests that Americans are bombarded with marketing messages that glorify unhealthy foods, so unsurprisingly this idea seeped into their subconscious. So, on one hand, there is a cultural representation of food, which portrays harmful foods as tasty, and healthy food \u2013 as bland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One the other hand, there are biological reasons why you love junk food so much. Humans are biologically programmed to release serotonin when they get sodium, sugar, and fat. That is because the last two are dense sources of energy needed for survival. With the development of civilization, however, humans learned to produce foods with immense amounts of those components, so as to trigger a positive response.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Junk_Food_And_Emotional_Eating\"><\/span><b>Junk Food And Emotional Eating<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other reasons that make us turn to junk food are emotional eating or eating when bored. In fact, you may not really love fast food. Instead, you might be desperately trying to fill an emotional void in your soul, or cope with anxiety and depression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we eat while bored or stressed, what is actually happening is the effort to try to wake up dopamine neurons so that you can feel good once again. That\u2019s what makes emotional eating a coping tool for stress, anxiety, or boredom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to lose weight when you love food? These tips may help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32588 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Stop_Eating_So_Much_And_Lose_Weight\"><\/span>How To Stop Eating So Much And Lose Weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Distractions\"><\/span><b>No Distractions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While chewing your dish in front of your laptop may not seem a cause of weight gain, eating while distracted has a real impact on your weight. That is because when you\u2019re doing something else while eating, you\u2019re not fully paying attention to how much you consume, and tend to automatically continue eating even though you\u2019re already full. At the same time, the good old tradition of family dinners allows you to eat slower and connect with your loved ones. Also, you should keep your smartphone away during your meals because you may get distracted.\u00a0 Eating while doing something else isn\u2019t optimal when you\u2019re trying to keep your weight on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Slowly\"><\/span><b>Eat Slowly<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned before, family dinners allow you to eat slower. Why is it so important? The pace at which you consume your food has a strong impact on your weight loss process. Of course, sometimes you\u2019ve got time only for a quick snack, but remember: fast eating has been associated with higher BMI (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21802566\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When you eat too fast, your brain lacks time to notify you that you\u2019re full. If you plan your time to eat at a slower pace, you\u2019ll notice that you tend to eat less. As a definite plus, you\u2019ll come to enjoy the taste, flavor, and texture of your meals. That\u2019s what makes a healthy diet an amazing choice if you love food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34502 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Mindful_Eating\"><\/span><b>Practice <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mindful-eating-exercise\/\">Mindful Eating<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindful eating is often used as a treatment for a wide variety of health conditions including food-related behaviors like binge eating and emotional eating, as well as anxiety and depression. Mindful eating supports your weight loss as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22440077\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these principles when deciding to eat mindfully:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus all your attention on your meal and the experience of eating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat only to satisfy your physical hunger. Reflect on whether your craving is actually hunger bubbling up or whether you are simply thirsty or in need to kill some time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat nutritious and healthy products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat slowly and savor every single bite.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be attentive to the signals your body sends you, and eat only until you\u2019re full.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindful eating is based on the practice of mindfulness, with all its benefits. When eating mindfully, you learn to be more attentive to your body and its needs. When you continuously ask yourself, \u201cHow well do I feel after this snack?\u201d you\u2019ll recognize the process of gaining awareness of your own particular nutritional needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_Enough_Water\"><\/span><b>Drink Enough Water<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water is an essential factor in your health. It supports many vital functions and could help you lose weight. Simply drinking a glass of water before your dinner will make you eat less and feel full faster. Drink a glass of freshly squeezed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lemon-water-health-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lemon water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the morning to boost your weight loss process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-water-should-i-drink-while-fasting\/\">How Much Water Should I Drink While Fasting: Estimating Your Fluid Needs<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31953 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"how to lose weight when you love food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span><b>Try <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\"><b>Intermittent Fasting<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach can definitely help you lose weight without drastic calorie or food restriction, and improve your general health condition as well. Intermittent fasting does not prescribe the number of calories you should consume, neither it restricts your menu. In essence, it is an eating pattern that prohibits you to eat for a certain number of hours, and then allows you to enjoy your food in an eating window. Intermittent fasting may be a particularly appealing option if you don\u2019t want to restrict calories too much or you\u2019re not really into regular physical activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Favorite_Foods_Diet\"><\/span><b>Favorite Foods Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some approaches suggest that instead of limiting your menu, you should focus on mindful eating and developing your sensitivity to food. In general, there is nothing wrong with the favorite foods diet, unless your favorite food is a cheeseburger. Your diet should not feel like a torture, and you should not feel guilty if you allow yourself to indulge in a treat once a week. But if your weight loss problems are based more on the type of foods you eat, rather than their quantity, you will need to restructure your menu and exclude unessential products filled with empty calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Lose_Weight_Eating_Pizza\"><\/span>Can You Lose Weight Eating Pizza?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically, yes. As long as you maintain an energy deficit, you\u2019ll lose weight regardless of what you eat. But it is a really unhealthy method of weight loss. Read more about those types of diets in the articles on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oatmeal-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oatmeal <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/carrot-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carrot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><b>Final Thought<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to lose weight when you love food? First of all, you need to understand that a healthy diet does not mean eating chicken and broccoli all the time. There are plenty of recipes that can help you enjoy the amazing taste of healthy foods. Then, you can use some tips and methods listed above to make your weight loss journey a complete success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=How_To_Lose_Weight_When_You_Love_Food\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41519 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-10ae84de74.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20833991\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almond consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in adults with prediabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22440077\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Acceptance-Based Behavioral Intervention for Weight Loss: A Pilot Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16670693\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cereal grains and legumes in the prevention of coronary heart disease and stroke: a review of the literature<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006,\u00a0 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/plains-area\/gfnd\/gfhnrc\/docs\/news-2013\/dark-green-leafy-vegetables\/#:~:text=The%20vitamin%20K%20contents%20of,the%20best%20cancer%2Dpreventing%20foods.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark Green Leafy Vegetables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ars.usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/tp2017206\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary fish, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption, and depression risk in Japan: a population-based prospective cohort study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, nature.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21802566\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster self-reported speed of eating is related to higher body mass index in a nationwide survey of middle-aged women <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2011, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16818808\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy lifestyle factors in the primary prevention of coronary heart disease among men: benefits among users and nonusers of lipid-lowering and antihypertensive medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1509\/jppm.14.006\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Combat the Unhealthy = Tasty Intuition: The Influencing Role of Health Consciousness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, journals.sagepub.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15220271\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes: a common agenda for the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, and the American Heart Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/eathealthy\/dietary-guidelines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2015\u20132020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( 2015, choosemyplate.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17449231\/#:~:text=Based%20on%20event%20estimates%20adjusted,CI%3A%200.73%2D0.85)%5D.\">Whole grain intake and cardiovascular disease: a meta-analysis<\/a> (2008, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weight Loss For Food Lovers The tastes, the flavors, the smells, the cooking process \u2013 many love food so wholeheartedly that the mere idea of switching up to bland low-calorie foods kills any burgeoning desire to modify your eating habits and set your life on a healthier path.\u00a0 Indeed, popular diets sometimes contribute to this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":9211,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[78],"tags":[],"coauthors":[100],"class_list":["post-9205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - 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Meal plans that revolve around one product, juice cleanses \u2013 surviving on an extremely restricted product range may seem horrible, and it actually is. Read this article to debunk one of the most persistent dieting myths and find out how to lose weight when you love food.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is A Balanced Diet?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In order to grasp how to lose weight when you love food, you first of all need to understand that a healthy diet doesn\u2019t automatically imply tasteless repetitive low-calorie meals.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Generally, a <\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">balanced diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> is a nutritional plan that contains all the vitamins and macronutrients indispensable for the correct functioning of your body. A healthy diet is a must not only for weight loss, but for health maintenance as well. Even if you\u2019re completely satisfied with your weight, you still need to follow a proper diet in order to shield yourself from possible health problems that can \u2018ambush\u2019 you in the future. 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