Follow These 3 Simple Steps to Clean Eating and the Pounds Will Melt Off

"Processed food calories add up in the long run and because most products are devoid of sufficient nutrients, your body will still crave more food," Amanda wrote. Plus, who can have just a small handful of chips and not want more? "While it's perfectly OK to add some of these in moderation," Amanda added, when it comes to packaged foods, "try to limit overall or go with trusted brands who have quality ingredients."

"Aside from protein shakes and low-sugar kombucha, I steer clear of drinking my calories," Amanda said. "Soda, orange juices and store-bought smoothies are pure sugar bombs and will leave with a sugar crash later. Not to mention it's way easier to drink 11.5oz of something like orange juice but you would most likely not eat 3.5 oranges in one sitting (the calorie equivalent)."

"Limiting the above choices doesn't mean starving yourself. When you make the switch to whole, nutritious foods, you can eat more and still weigh less," Amanda wrote. A good rule of thumb is to choose foods that have just one ingredient. Don't be afraid to pack in those veggies, use fruit as a natural snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, and make sure you're getting a sufficient amount of protein, healthy fats, and carbs.