Eating Well

Introduction

There is so much hype surrounding ¬ëdieting¬í nowadays that many people are confused about what to eat. Unfortunately, there is no ¬ëmagic diet¬í. In fact, research shows that it¬ís best to think about changing your eating habits to a healthy plan that fits in with your lifestyle rather than ¬ëgoing on a diet¬í. There are some strategies that we know successful slimmers use that make a real difference. Theses include:

Stage 1. Establish a regular, structured eating pattern

First of all, see how regular your eating pattern is by looking at your food diary. If you feel there is room for improvement read on. It¬ís always good to know why something is helpful if you are going to try it out.

Stage 2. Enjoy a healthy balance of foods in healthy proportions.

Once you feel you have a more regular eating pattern, the next stage is to focus on the healthiness of your diet. Healthy eating is about enjoying a variety of foods and getting the balance right. With time it¬ís bound to become your natural choice as you reap the benefits; including easier weight control.

Here are the basics:

Stage 3. A portion and calorie controlled balanced diet

The next stage is about paying more attention to how much you eat. Remember, to lose weight you need to consumer fewer calories that you burn. But rather than count calories, use the portion guide for each food group to plan meals and snacks and ensure your diet stays balanced and portion ¬ñ and calorie - controlled.

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