Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Don't Buy Into The Latest Trendy Diets To Lose Weight

By Don Raemond

New diets to lose weight fast come out almost daily. If you decide to lose weight you'll suddenly notice diet and weight loss advertisements everywhere. One ad seems to contradict the next, leaving the perspective dieter wondering what really works and what doesn't.

The secret to meaningful weight loss is not a secret at all, and it doesn't involve depriving yourself or hitching on to the latest trendy diet program. Most of those fad diets to lose weight are unhealthy at best.

A good weight loss plan doesn't include "dieting", at least not the way you normally think about dieting. Keep this one important thought in mind about losing weight; a healthy weight loss plan shouldn't be unpleasant at all. You should feel satisfied when you finish your meals.

Eating a balanced diet, which includes fresh foods, like leafy green vegetables and lean meat (assuming you are a meat eater) will result in weight loss if done consistently. The key to any good diet to loose weight is to eat five or six small portion meals throughout the day.

Eat breakfast to get you off to a good start, then have a healthy snack 2-3 hours later. Eat lunch, then grab a snack a little later. Eat dinner and then have a small snack later in the evening, but not to close to bedtime. Eat enough to feel satisfied, but not stuffed.

Eating that way beats the trousers off of those trendy, fad diets to lose weight. You can, and will lose weight if you eat several small meals daily. You just have to want it bad enough to be willing to change your old habits. If you just try it for 3 weeks or so, it will become a part of you.

One more word of advice. If you slip back into your old patterns of behavior, don't beat up on yourself. Many people who attempt to make significant changes in their behavior fail the first time. Don't quit! Get up, dust yourself off and try again. You can do it!

If you want to lose weight and feel great, follow these guidelines;

1) Stay clear of trendy diets to lose weight.

2) Your weight loss program should NOT be unpleasant.

3) Eat five or six small, healthy meals throughout the day.

4) Eat until you are satisfied, but not stuffed.

5) Don't give up on yourself. Keep trying until eating this way becomes a new habit.

Once you are accustomed to your new and healthy habits, start a moderate exercise program which includes activities you enjoy. Once you combine your new and healthy diet with an exercise program, you will really begin see the pounds melt away. - 15343

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