If you want to lose weight to get healthier? Just know that body size isn't the end-all, be-all of determining your health.

Feeling good about your body and taking care of your body is the goal — and that can look like a lot of different things. But if you want to make some healthy changes to your diet or if you want to lose some weight, committing to a healthy eating plan can help.

To help you get started, Cheryl Forberg, R. and Eliza Savage, R. With this easy-to-follow plan, you're sure to feel refreshed, healthy, and strong, and lose weight if you want to! in no time. This is not a restrictive meal plan : You'll eat three meals and two snacks daily, plus each dish packs a filling balance of macronutrients with 45 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein, and 25 percent healthy fats.

When it comes to drinks, Forberg recommends sticking to no- and low-cal picks like coffee, tea, and water. And to accelerate weight loss and build a healthy and strong body, make sure you're getting the recommended amount of physical activity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that's minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening activity, FYI.

To really simplify this satisfying menu, here is a shopping list with all of the ingredients you'll need to make every meal and snack on this list.

Meat and Fish. Other Protein. Milk and Dairy. Condiments and Dressings. Herbs, Nuts, Butters, Spreads. Bread and Grains. While many of the meals on this list include meat and fish proteins, these dishes can be easily become vegetarian-friendly with substitutes like tofu, beans, veggie burgers, and other plant-based options.

Replace skim milk with almond, soy, or oat milk if you have lactose intolerance, and stick with hard cheeses like Swiss, Parmesan, and cheddar. Those with gluten sensitivity can replace wheat grains with quinoa or millet, and use gluten-free bread and crackers in place of wheat bread tortillas.

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Starchy foods should make up just over a third of everything you eat. This means your meals should be based on these foods.

Choose wholegrain or wholemeal varieties of starchy foods, such as brown rice, wholewheat pasta, and brown, wholemeal or higher fibre white bread. They contain more fibre, and usually more vitamins and minerals, than white varieties.

Potatoes with the skins on are a great source of fibre and vitamins. For example, when having boiled potatoes or a jacket potato, eat the skin too. Find out more about starchy foods. Milk and dairy foods, such as cheese and yoghurt, are good sources of protein. They also contain calcium, which helps keep your bones healthy.

Dairy alternatives, such as soya drinks, are also included in this food group. Find out more about milk and dairy foods. These foods are all good sources of protein, which is essential for the body to grow and repair itself.

Meat is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc and B vitamins. It's also one of the main sources of vitamin B Choose lean cuts of meat and skinless poultry whenever possible to cut down on fat.

Always cook meat thoroughly. Find out more about including meat in your diet. Eggs and fish are also good sources of protein, and contain many vitamins and minerals.

Oily fish is particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Aim to eat at least 2 portions of fish a week, including 1 portion of oily fish. You can choose from fresh, frozen or canned, but remember that canned and smoked fish can often be high in salt.

Pulses, including beans, peas and lentils, are naturally very low in fat and high in fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals. Nuts are high in fibre, and unsalted nuts make a good snack.

But they do still contain high levels of fat, so eat them in moderation. Some fat in the diet is essential, but on average people in the UK eat too much saturated fat.

Swapping to unsaturated fats can help lower cholesterol. Remember that all types of fat are high in energy and should be eaten in small amounts. Find out more about the different types of fats. Too much saturated fat can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which increases your risk of developing heart disease.

Regularly consuming foods and drinks high in sugar increases your risk of obesity and tooth decay. Eating too much salt can raise your blood pressure, which increases your risk of getting heart disease or having a stroke. See 8 tips for healthy eating to find out more about why you need to cut down on saturated fat, sugar and salt, which foods they're found in, and how to make healthier choices.

Find out more about how to eat less saturated fat. Most adults in England are overweight or obese. Check whether you're a healthy weight using the BMI calculator. If you need to lose weight, you can use the NHS weight loss plan.

It's a free week diet and exercise plan to help you lose weight and develop healthier habits. It has been designed to help you lose weight safely, and keep it off.