Fresh vegetables, fruit.

Fresh meats.

Fresh is the key. Try smaller portions as well.

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'Love is, like, really important. It's good to be loved.
Even if it's only for one night.'

that should help you


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Life sucks.  Get used to it.

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I'm eating an orange instead of Doritos, That's healthy.

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Doritos r healthy?lol

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oh hell nuh!

obviously there's other healthy foods but these are apparantly some of the best for us.

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Quote: from iJeannie at 1:39 pm on April 14, 2008

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I'm eating an orange instead of Doritos, That's healthy.

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Doritos r healthy?lol

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Learn to read. I'm eating AN ORANGE!  

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I went flying outta my window, been caught doin it once
or twice... but it feels so real nice. Saw the earth, and I
saw the sky and I've been flying ever since
and I've been flying in the sky

Choose things you like, and keep them in moderate portions.  For example:

At breakfast, I really like granola.  That can be high in cals and whatnot, so instead of pouring a full bowl, I'll do half with some cut up fruit and another fruit on the side.  Bananas are fairly high in cals as well, but that means they help to fill you up and are really good for you in other ways.

Some good things to get at the store would be fruits - Personally, I really like bananas, pears, pineapple, and strawberries.  

I'm not so much of a huge veggie fan, but often times I find if I cook veggies, I like them a lot more.  Yum for asparagus and broccoli.  Also, salads with a light dressing are great.

As far as snacks go, shop around and see if you can find some healthy crackers and then possibly a light spread for them.  Snack bars can be good too, but beware of all the sugars you get in some of them.

Do you count cals at all?  If not, that's a good way to start being aware of what your body is taking in.  Try a site like fitday.com or similar to keep track of everything.  It not only tracks your calories, but all the good and bad things that are in foods you take in.  You may see you need to eat more of certain things and less of others depending on your current eating habits.  I know you are anonymous, but I promise if you message with questions, I won't tell anyone who you are.  Good luck.

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"If you stand in front of a mirror holiding a dozen roses, you'll see
thirteen of the most beautiful things."
"Don't have regrets because at one point, you were doing exactly what you
wanted to."

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Grapes
Mixed Grens salad
100 calorie packs
lean cuisine meals
english muffins
tomatos  
AND NOTHING OVER 120 CALORIES!!!

that should help you

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Why nothing over 120 calories? 120 calories is really not a lot at all. It's like a snack, not even a meal.

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Allez les oiseaux de mon corps,
Fermez vos belles gueules ŕ passion
Les accidents d'amour ŕ la pelle
Ne m'ont pas toujours donné raison

Choosing fruits or vegetables over junk food is one start, and then choosing water over soda and other sugary drinks is another. Eating a piece of two of fruit a day is good, as well as maybe having a salad once a day (with little to no dressing, and always with a regular meal) will help open you up to vegetables and fruits. They also make good snacks in between meals.

For grains, such as breads and whatnot, get whole wheat. You need carbs, despite whatever those fad diets say, and whole wheats, oats, etc., are a source of GOOD carbs. Plus, I think whole wheat is delicious.

Dairy is also very important, so if you enjoy drinking milk or if you enjoy yogurt, these make good choices as well, especially yogurt. Ice cream every now and then - especially soft serve - can be a good source too, just don't make it a habit, since ice cream tends to be a high calorie food.

If you do eat meat, make sure you're eating a small portion every day, or, finding other foods that contain protein. Peanuts are a good source, and I think nuts in general are. They're also high in fat, which can help you fulfill your fat intake for the day (if you're loosing weight, it'll probably be less than the recommened 65g a day, but I'm not sure what it would be exactly).

But since I don't want to make this too long, you can also listen to what bri872002 said above me. Nutrition websites can help you very much in choosing what kind of diet you need and if you are satisfactory in meeting your daily requirements. That aside, general common sense is a huge helping factor, as well as motivation and consistency. Also, do not deprive yourself completely of things like junk food. Just like everything else, eating it in excess can harm you. Eating it every so often as a treat will not.

All in all, best of luck to you!

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Allez les oiseaux de mon corps,
Fermez vos belles gueules ŕ passion
Les accidents d'amour ŕ la pelle
Ne m'ont pas toujours donné raison

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Quote: from Indiefreak2010 at 4:41 pm on April 14, 2008

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Grapes  
 Mixed Grens salad  
 100 calorie packs  
 lean cuisine meals  
 english muffins  
 tomatos
 AND NOTHING OVER 120 CALORIES!!!  

 that should help you  
 

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Why nothing over 120 calories? 120 calories is really not a lot at all. It's like a snack, not even a meal.

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Quote: from bri872002 at 1:52 pm on April 14, 2008

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Try to eat healthier overall.  Eating healthy for one week will not help you lose weight.

Choose things you like, and keep them in moderate portions.  For example:

At breakfast, I really like granola.  That can be high in cals and whatnot, so instead of pouring a full bowl, I'll do half with some cut up fruit and another fruit on the side.  Bananas are fairly high in cals as well, but that means they help to fill you up and are really good for you in other ways.

Some good things to get at the store would be fruits - Personally, I really like bananas, pears, pineapple, and strawberries.  

I'm not so much of a huge veggie fan, but often times I find if I cook veggies, I like them a lot more.  Yum for asparagus and broccoli.  Also, salads with a light dressing are great.

As far as snacks go, shop around and see if you can find some healthy crackers and then possibly a light spread for them.  Snack bars can be good too, but beware of all the sugars you get in some of them.

Do you count cals at all?  If not, that's a good way to start being aware of what your body is taking in.  Try a site like fitday.com or similar to keep track of everything.  It not only tracks your calories, but all the good and bad things that are in foods you take in.  You may see you need to eat more of certain things and less of others depending on your current eating habits.  I know you are anonymous, but I promise if you message with questions, I won't tell anyone who you are.  Good luck.

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Thanks! You guys were a huge help!