Dieting - Take Your Diet Plan Where Ever You Go

Control your portions

Usually, on any other weight loss plan, this rule is the first one. Control your portions; control your weight, right? WRONG!

For any weight loss plan to be successful, the quality of the food has to be improved first, before quantity. I know that may be difficult to understand in the beginning but you'll soon get the hang of it. The theory behind weight loss is not as simple as calories in vs. calories out. If it were that simple, people would not be having such a hard time losing weight.

The human body works on an intricate balance of nutrients, enzymes, hormones, chemicals, and a lot more. In order for you to lose weight, you have to first watch what you eat, and then how much.

So, once you've established your food quality, think about your portions. If you imagine looking down at your empty dinner plate. Cut an imaginary line across the middle and fill that up with salad. Cut the other half of the plate into 2 quarters; fill one quarter with protein (i.e. chicken, meat, beans, lentils, etc.), and the other half with vegetables (not the starchy ones). Your snack size should e the size of the palm of your hand, or a handful.

Take your plan wherever you go

If you were just thinking that "this plan is ok when I'm at home, but my problem is when I'm out!" then don't worry. There's a solution for that too.

The trick to losing weight effectively is being able to apply your eating plan wherever you go. Here's an easy guide for you:

At Work - Pack your snacks and lunch from home. Doing this will make all the difference to the success of your efforts. This step may require some thinking and planning in the beginning but you'll soon get the hang of it. If you eat out with colleagues during your lunch break, then chose your location carefully and order smart.

At a restaurant - Order a large salad to start (with no cream, dressing). Make sure your main course contains no starch (e.g. grilled fish with vegetables, etc.). Avoid bread. And drink only water. Skip dessert unless you've schedule it in.

At a party - Decide before you go to the party what you will be eating. If it's a buffet, decide to have three selections only. Try to add as much salad as possible. And always skip dessert unless you've planned it in as your weekly treat. Another good way to avoid bingeing at parties is to have a small meal or snack before you go and then have a salad or soup while you're there.

At a friend's house - If it's a close friend, you can let him/her know in advance that you're avoiding starch. If you're not sure what the food will be, then have a snack before you go or pack a small bag of nuts to munch while you're there. Better yet, take your healthy snack in a large plate for the hostess to serve (for example, a bowl of olives or fruit skewers).

On holiday - When you first get to your destination, try to buy as many healthy snack options as possible to keep in your kitchen or hotel room fridge. For example, get raw nuts, olives, or vegetable sticks to carry around to snack on between meals. Try to make at least one meal in your day very healthy (e.g. grilled fish and vegetables for lunch). And if you go out to restaurants (see above point).

The success of you eating plan will depend on how well you incorporate it into your life. There's no shame in bringing your own food to work or carrying your own snack in the mall. Your new eating style must fit into your current routine in order for it to work.

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