Putting The Spark Back Into Your Eating Plan

Finding the right eating plan is just one part of the puzzle. Once you decide which diet is best for you, it's important to track your progress by keeping a dieter's diary or food journal. Choose a balanced eating plan. The first step is to pick a balanced eating plan. Most diets are some version of the manipulation of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Many diets also encourage people to restrict their calorie to levels as low as 1,200 or 1,500 calories per day. Most people know high-protein diets have harmful side effects and don't lead to long-term success. Extremely low-fat diets can make you grumpy and also lead to health problems since healthful fat is a necessary part of one's diet.

The following tips should guide you when trying to select a diet plan that is healthy and fun:

• Do track calories every day. Write the calories down in a food journal, and don't eat too few calories.
• Do choose a low-fat diet but make sure at least 20 percent of the food you eat comes from healthful fats.
• Do balance your meals by making sure you eat two low-fat meals in a row after one high-fat meal.
• Finally, record everything you eat in a food journal. Make sure to write down the number of calories. You can look up many of the foods you eat on-line, check labels or ask for a nutrition brochure at the restaurant.

Your eating plan should include a balance of lean proteins, vegetables, fruits and healthful fats. If you crave a doughnut, go ahead and enjoy the doughnut. Just make sure you choose lower fat meal choices for the next two meals.

What if you had high-fat meals all day? Sometimes we eat high-fat meals during the holidays or when we visit relatives. Don't think you have fallen off the diet wagon. Just try to make the next three days low-fat days by cooking low-fat meals for three consecutive days following the splurge day.

The important thing is to make it fun. Buy a special, whimsical journal you can carry around in your pocketbook or briefcase. Purchase a high-tech calorie counter if it helps you stick to your eating plans.

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