The 10 Essential Nutritional Tips For Getting Lean

1. Eliminate empty calories and junk foods. (Fats and Sugars).
2. Reduce the amount of overall fat in your diet to maximum of 30%. Eating less than 20% of your calories from fat is even better. But remember, some fat is essential and some fats are better than others. Avocado, olives, nuts and seeds, various oils - olive, flaxseed and canola - and fatty fish are all good fat choices. Keep some of these types of fats in your diet.
3. Adjust your caloric ratio to increase protein during they day and decrease carbs at night. As a general rule, you want about a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight per day. Eat protein throughout the day so your muscles get what they need, when they need it. Keep carbs lower in the evening, as you have fewer energy demands as the day goes on.
4. Eat less as the day goes on. As the saying goes: Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.
5. Time your carbs. Get your carbs in the morning and afternoon and lay off them at night when your body does not burn them as efficiently. Carbs are also best when eaten before or after workout.
6. Eat several small meals (5-6 per day), and eat less as the day goes on.
7. Eat 25-35  grams of fiber a day. Great sources of fiber include wheat bran, oatmeal and beans.
8. Vegetables are a great snack and a great mainstay. Eat five servings of veggies a day.
9. Eat and walk. Very light physical activity, like a stroll after dinner, not only helps digestion, but also helps boost the metabolism.
10. Supplement your diet with nutrients in needs - especially if you are cutting calories.