How to Find a Diet Plan to Tone the Body

A toned body enhances a healthy lifestyle. The first way to achieve a toned body is by getting rid of excess fat. It's not an overnight process; however, if you follow a strict diet, you'll likely lose the fat and achieve a toned body. Eating the right food can help you lose that excess weight, prevent bloating and stop accumulation of fat.

Instructions

A Balanced Diet

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  Increase your fiber intake. Fiber satiates hunger and prevents weight gain. Calories in fiber are not absorbed and help reduce consumption of high-calorie foods.

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  Reduce fat intake. Cut down on cheese, butter, fried foods and high-fat dressings. These foods are high in accumulated fat and pile on the calories. When eating dairy, always go for the low-fat version.

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  Follow a high-protein diet that's low in carbohydrates and saturated fat. This type of diet also prevents bloating by draining excess water from the body. Protein also boosts digestion.

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  Eat multiple servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Green vegetables and fruits are rich in antioxidants and low in calories, and they help speed up weight loss. Vegetable soups and juices help rev up the metabolism and aid in weight loss.

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  Eat an early dinner and let your digestive system rest during the night. Begin the morning with an early breakfast to jump-start your metabolism. Throughout the day, eat frequent small meals to keep the metabolism going and to reduce fat storage.

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  Drink lots of water, especially cold water, which helps the body burn calories in its efforts to warm up. Stay away from fruit juices and soda, since they are high in sugar.

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  Try following a vegetarian or vegan diet. A vegetarian diet excludes meat and fish; a vegan diet excludes all animal products, including dairy and eggs (in addition to meat and fish). If don't wish to follow a strict vegetarian or vegan diet, reduce your meat intake and switch to lean meat when you do eat it.

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  Spice up your meals (e.g., use chile peppers, red pepper). This can help speed up a sluggish metabolism and burn more fat. Use tarragon to reduce salt intake, as too much salt can encourage water retention.