Weight Loss - How to Choose a Sensible Diet Plan

You probably already know of countless diet plans that are readily available every where you look. Whether it is a pill, book, shake or a bar, you need to evaluate the plan before you make a commitment.

Losing weight is definitely a commitment. It is a conscious decision to reduce weight by eating less. Many people fail to lose weight, because the plan that they choose is too extreme, does not contain enough calories and is ultimately dangerous.

So how do you know if a diet plan is sensible?

* It should contain enough calories for your body weight, and absolutely NEVER less than 1,200. Any diet under 1,200 calories is a starvation diet, and should not be undertaken without direct supervision of a medical doctor. Sometimes these types of diets are used in a hospital setting, but not in every day weight loss.

* It should have a wide variety of food choices. If you review a plan and it sets out the same foods at the same times each and every day, avoid it like the plague. You will soon become bored and start to crave foods. There will come a point where you cannot stick to this boring plan, and you will likely end up having a binge eating session at your local fast food joint.

* Does it incorporate foods from all of the major food groups? It needs to include lean meats, low fat milk products, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and certain fats. Fat is not a "no-no" on a diet. Saturated fats are the "no-no" but the simple fact is that your body requires certain amounts of good fats to carry out its processes. Your body requires a variety of foods in order for you to obtain all of the nutrition you need to maintain your health.

* Does it include exercise? Any diet that claims you don't need to exercise is not a good diet plan. Exercise is a very important aspect of any plan, and your body needs it at a minimum of 30 minutes three times per week. This does not mean you have to join a gym and become a muscle bound freak. It simply means you need to move around and move your body. Walking is the best, free exercise you can do, especially if you walk at a brisk pace.

It is very important to find a plan that you can follow, because if it is too extreme, you are setting yourself up for certain failure.

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