What foods should you avoid? Most of my clients are wondering what they should be eating. I wanted to make it more simple today and share what foods to avoid.

Top 10 Foods and drinks to avoid if your trying lose weight:

1. Sodas, Gatorade, OJ-any drink with sugar or artificial sweeteners
2. Alcohol - yes that includes wine and beer
3. Anything fried - fries, appetizers
4. Pizza
5. Gluten - almost all wheat products, chips, breads
6. Diary products - most people have allergies to these foods and don't even know it.
7. Coffee drinks
8. High calorie salad dressings - ranch, caesar etc
9. Candy bars
10. Ice Cream

Just remember stay away from sugar, fried foods, & preservatives. These top 3 things have been a huge contributor to the obesity epidemic.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kevin Moses, BS, CSCS is a San Diego personal trainer and fitness coach specializing in helping individuals with strength training, sports conditioning and weight loss.