FREE DIET PLAN

For many people, dieting is frustrating because they have the desire to do it but lack the knowledge to know what to eat. Many of us think in order to lose weight we need to eat plain tasting things that don’t appeal to our appetite, but that is not the case. The good news is there are thousands of foods you can eat with your diet that taste great, are healthy, and can help you get the results you need for your dieting program.

The trick to any good diet program is to eat controlled portions, and in those controlled portions the calorie intake should be low and the fat intake should be low. One of the biggest misconceptions in dieters is the belief that eating less is better. That is not true! Ironically you want to eat more often, but control the portions. Five or even 6 small meals a day is ideal because you always want to satisfy your bodies need for food and energy. Think of it as a wood burning stove that runs all day. You wouldn’t throw one log in and leave it and expect it to stay running, you would have to replenish the stove many times during the day in order to keep it running right, and that is exactly the same principal as your body when it comes to food. The fact is you need to eat more often when dieting in order to keep your metabolism going and to maintain a healthy diet. If you eat often throughout the day you will not feel hungry because your body will be constantly processing something. Unlike these fad diets where you eat once a day and then find yourself binge eating because your body is desperate for food. By eating frequently you accomplish the following:

[1] You prevent hunger pains and it curbs or stops binge eating or over eating

[2] Eating more often increases your metabolism so you burn more calories

[3] The more often you eat the better the food is absorbed in your body

[4] You will have more energy the more often you eat

This is the secret to healthy dieting. Most people associate starvation with healthy dieting and that is the opposite of the truth. Eating 5 portion controlled meals a day will increase your energy, help your body absorb food better, and boost your metabolism which in turn will burn fat.

Now you are asking. What does portion controlled mean? Well basically put that means eating portions that are in relation to your body size. “Well who has time to count calories”, none of us in the busy lives we lead, but fear not, there is a simple guideline you can follow and that is a normal portion should be the size of your hand. For example if you have some pasta make sure the portion would fit in your hand, or if you have a baked potato make sure it fits in your hand. Many times people overflow their plates with the thing’s they like and that is why the extra weight packs on. Control your portions and eat more often and you will for sure start to see positive weight loss results.

Some other tricks to successful dieting :

Always eat breakfast. You may be rushed in the morning or not feel hungry but starting the day with something healthy is critical. You’ve heard it before “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, well it is! Start the day off with foods high in fiber, or fruits. Something natural and healthy is ideal.
Another very important thing to do all throughout the day, as boring as it seems, is drink plenty of water. This is important because it helps maintain an increased metabolism and it will also suppress those hunger pains. Keeping something in your stomach at all times gives your body something to process and therefore will eliminate those mid-day stomach growls and curb your desire to reach for a snack.

Exercise is also very important. Many dieters get frustrated because they think they need to join a gym and lift weights like a body builder. That is a false conception. In order to get positive results from exercising you simply want to increase your heart rate for 30 minutes. This can be done with a brisk walk, swimming, gardening, biking, etc. The most important thing with exercise is do something you enjoy doing so you maintain your motivation. If you enjoy what you are doing the chances of it becoming a habit are that much greater.

Most importantly be patient and start slowly. Don’t expect miracles in the first week, be realistic with your goals and diet safely. There is no “miracle pill” on this earth that will allow you to drop all the weight in a healthy fashion without eating right and doing some exercise. So be realistic. Prescription pills that aggressively help you lose weight can come with serious side effects. (Phentermine RX is a perfect example of that). You may lose the weight but there may be a serious price to pay in the meantime and the weight will come right back the second you stop taking it. So losing weight the right way is crucial when it comes to maintaining those results.

With a little determination and the right information you will succeed in your dieting goals!