A Fat Loss Diet
May 28, 2010 by Paul
Filed under Weight Loss
We could all lose some weight, can’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. Finding the right weight loss diet is only a small part of the fight. You need to make a lifestyle change to succeed.
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Being on a diet doesn’t mean starving yourself. It just means portion control and making healthy choices. The week before you start your diet, keep a food journal. Make a note of everything you consume as well as an estimated quantity on your average day.
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. Begin with breakfast and make five small meals your daily aim. It is suggested that you have fruit or veg, fiber and protein in every meal. This will mean that a perfect breakfast should consist of a glass of juice, an egg and two slices of toast. You might even try an omlette with a vegetable filling.
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. Stick to eating fresh produce in the afternoon. For example fruit, yoghurt and nuts.
At dinner have moderately sized portions of grilled or baked meat, rice, noodles, or potatoes, and (again) some vegetables. You are allowed a small dessert as a treat. Frozen yoghurt or vanilla ice cream make a great and guilt free dessert, provided you stick to the right portion sizes.
This is a just a basic outline of a diet to lose weight. Everyone’s individual diet will be different. 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. Order the small fries or go for the mini M&Ms. Also, tell the people you’re close to that you’re trying to lose weight. They more often than not try and assist you by catering t your needs and don’t forget that moral support is the foundation for a successful diet.
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