If you want to loose weight.....a good place to start is to plan a diet.....eat every 2-3 hours and only eat enough,never eat until you are full....big no no.A lot of smaller meals through out the day increases metabolism which in turn = more energy.
Eating is more important than a work out because the food you eat fuels you for your work out.
My daily intake is carefully monitored and planned before hand.If I am going to have a busy day I make all my meals the night before.The reason most of us eat junk food is because it is fast and convenient when we are on the move.
My daily food intake looks like this:
1 hour after I wake up 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, 2 pieces of 12 grain bread ,16 oz. water or 8 oz. of milk
2 hours later 1 can tuna (plain) on 2 pieces of 12 grain bread, 16 oz water
2hours later 1 piece fruit 1 turkey sandwich plain, 16 oz. water
2 hours later protein shake 16 oz water
2 hours later 1 piece chicken breast (not fried) cauliflower and broccoli 16 oz water
2 hours later 1 turkey sandwich 16 oz water.
Stop food intake 2 hours before sleep.Keep in mind I am on a high protein diet and I eat a lot of carbs because I work out 3 days on 1 day off.I have lean muscle,14 inch biceps,15 inch calfs,20 inch quads, 38 inch chest,30 inch waist and weight 149 lbs. and I am a mere 5'6.I don't eat refined sugars,no fried foods.I only drink water and milk,occasionally I will drink o.j.
Hope this helps some one.......remember most of it is psychological once you get over that hurdle it is easy sailing.Best wishes everybody.Stay fit and healthy : )