There's no magic bullet or quick fix diet plans to go about it. When you get right down to it, heaping your body with essential nutrients is still the key to effective weight control.

If you're giving over 100% effort, to consume only healthy foods and exercise and yet are unable to reach your weight loss goal, I would recommend you to see your doctor. You may have a problem absorbing food properly. Your doctor may have to assist you with medication.

Let's turn to the average weight-challenged individual, though. Many people grappling with excess pounds lament that though they start out well and stick to good diet plans, they end up feeling deprived soon enough and succumb to food cravings, ending up where they started.

So, what are we to do about those issues? Natural medicine and nutrition experts tell us that we have to discipline our body. We need to be able to distinguish two factors. Are we eating just to eat or is our body truly hungry? If we are eating emotionally, then we need to learn to suppress those desires, especially when you are at a gather with friends and family. As soon as we can recognize the difference, we will be able to trim unwanted body fat.

The followings are a few tips that nutrition experts recommend to help us deal with our weight loss issues.

1. Gear your metabolism to a higher rate.

2. Understanding how your body absorbs nutrients and your own health issues.

3. Fitness training on a regular basis

4. Eating well-balanced meals; choosing super fruits and vegetables, and low glycemic index foods that are known to keep people satiated longer, thereby curbing appetite and aiding in weight loss efforts (while also preventing serious illnesses like heart problems & diabetes)

To keep the extra pounds at bay, pay little attention to diet trends. Nix the junk food. Your best bets are the wonder fruits and veggies, the essential fats and calcium. Some foods that will let you get a power surge of calcium without causing your waistline to expand are tuna noodle or other pasta casseroles or a healthy serving of cheesy macaroni.

If you have problems with blood sugar or cholesterol; Omega 3-rich foods like salmon, mackerel and herring will help you control those problems and assist you in your weight loss program.

Green tea is also a great source in promoting weight loss. However, we recommend you to seek medical advice regarding the correct amount as green tea can create iron deficiency. Remove butters and shortenings and replace the flavoring by adding a few tablespoons of virgin coconut oil. This will contribute to flavorful meals and overall health.