We could all stand to lose a little weight, couldn’t we? Of course we can. Some people only want to shave off five or ten pounds. Other people have significant weight loss and health goals that involve losing fifty or more pounds. However, no matter how much weight you want to lose, there is a diet out there that will help you to lose it. Watch out for “fashionable” diets and wonder cures. If you want a diet to lose weight you have to know that it is not only a diet, but also a lifestyle.
Being on a diet doesn’t mean starving yourself. It just means portion control and making healthy choices. One week start dieting, keep a journal of everything that you eat. Honestly write down everything that you eat every day as well as the general quantity.
Mark healthy foods in one colour and unhealthy foods in another colour at the end of the week. You may be surprised at the results.
Now it’s time to start the diet. Start with breakfast and make 5 small meals the daily target. You should have fiber, fruit or vegetables and protein in each meal. So that means that an egg, two slices of toast and a six ounce glass of juice will be a great breakfast. You could go for an omlette that is filled with veggies.
Then you can have some fruit or trail mix for a mid-morning snack. Have a sandwich on whole grain bread for lunch along with some fresh vegetables, a salad, or your leftover veggies from the night before. During the afternoon snack on yoghurt, nuts, or more fresh produce.
At dinner have moderately sized portions of grilled or baked meat, rice, noodles, or potatoes, and (again) some vegetables. You can even treat yourself to a small dessert. Getting vanilla ice cream or frozen yoghurt can give you a great dessert without the guilt.
This is a just a basic outline of a diet to lose weight. Everyone will have a unique diet plan. You have to account for allergies and eating preferences, but this article gives a good foundation on which to base your new, chosen lifestyle.
You also have to account for your guilty pleasure food. It is okay to treat yourself to unhealthy food every once in a while. Watch the amount. That’s all you have to do. Have one slice of greasy pizza or one of those mini Hagen Daaz containers. Get a small portion of french fries or a small pack of M&Ms. Also, tell the people you’re close to that you’re trying to lose weight. They often assist by catering to your requirements and you shouldn’t forget that you’ll probably need the moral support.
