Although we need protein, fat and carbs daily, and we don't urge you to cut down on any of these macronutrients, there are certain foods and drinks that are to be avoided completely if you want to stay healthy and lose weight. Of course, it may not be easy in the beginning, but as soon as you start replacing these health-limiting products with healthy options, you'll feel how delicious your meals are and won't go back to them.

Steer away from stick margarine – it is packed with trans fats. Avoid any over-processed foods – pastry, cheese and meat. Homemade baked goods and regular meat and cheese are fine on occasion, but processed foods are packed with sugar and lots of unhealthy ingredients that are harmful for your health. Soda and fancy coffee drinks can contain as many calories as a meal except that they won't fill you up. Such drinks are to be avoided at all costs. Most fast food products are to be avoided too, but we're sure that you know that. A good rule to remember to successfully stay away from processed food if the following: stick to the food that doesn't need an ingredients list because the food IS the ingredient.