Monday, February 11, 2008

Lose Weight Quickly – And For Good

Vegetarian Sloppy JoeWant a quick weight loss diet plan? Then don't do anything to radically change your lifestyle. Quick weight loss is wonderful, and a great motivator, but if you want to stay slim for your lifetime, then you need to choose a diet plan that fits your current lifestyle.

Yes, habits can be changed, and you are encouraged to change your habits that prevent you from being healthy. When you're trying to lose weight, it can be too tempting to make a drastic change to your eating and exercising. Quick weight loss diet plans are tempting, but can make you feel worse if you fail to stick with them.

Instead of looking for that next quick weight loss diet plan, you could start making small changes to your current situation. Write down everything you eat for a week, where you are when you eat it, how you feel when you're eating, and what time it is. Look for patterns, and you'll begin to see what's causing your weight gain in the first place.

If you're a constant snacker and try to deny yourself your midday snack, you may be setting yourself up for failure. It can be too tempting to reach for that candy bar when you've lost your willpower and didn't plan to eat anything. Schedule yourself a healthy snack, or a small snack of the foods you like. Stick with what you planned and you won't feel deprived.

Keeping a food journal is the easiest way to keep on track of your eating habits. Write out what you plan to eat and when the night before you go to bed, and you'll be set the next day.

Beware of unexpected changes to your day! The number one reason why dieters fail is the lack of a backup plan when the day doesn't go as normal. Keep non-perishable items available (such as meal replacement bars) for emergency snack situations, and keep a clear head when you find yourself unexpectedly eating at your favorite restaurant. It's a good idea to keep a list of approved food choices for all the restaurants you may end up eating at.

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