One of the best things about losing weight beyond the obvious physical and health advantages is that you do not need to wait around for something else to happen. You have the ability to start losing weight at anytime. The only thing you need to do is turn the TV off, get out of your chair and take the necessary steps to start your weight loss program.

I don't care how much running you do or how much weight you lift, if you do not give your body the necessary nutrients it needs to operate, you will not lose weight. If you are currently working out with weights or on some type of cardio program and you are not seeing enough results from it, it is probably due to your lack of a proper nutritional diet.

What you should be doing is eating six smaller meals everyday, spread out about every two and a half to three hours. Each meal should consist of an equal portion of proteins, carbohydrates and green vegetables. There is no need to go out and buy a scale or weigh your food; you can simply measure the portion size as being the same size as your clenched fist.

Now that you know you need to healthy, how often you have to eat, the portion sizes and of course what to eat, you should know the exact foods. For your protein sources stick with lean cuts of meat, chicken breasts, egg whites (or egg beaters substitute), and sources of whey protein supplements such as Designer Protein.

Your carbohydrate sources should be a good mix of complex carbohydrates such as yams, whole grain breads, brown rice and simple carbohydrates such as fruit. Your green vegetables are pretty self explanatory. They should be spinach, broccoli, and asparagus to name a few.

Always you remember to bake or grill your food and stay away from frying your foods. Choose olive oil over other oils where appropriate, and never skip meals. As with any fitness or nutrition program, you should consult your primary care physician for a complete physical.