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A good weight loss programme can be put in place simply by keeping a food diary. Start a full week before you plan to commence dieting. Write down everything you eat and drink (be honest!) throughout the day. Look at what you’ve written down, and after a few days you should be in a position to see where adjustments could be made.

You might find you’re drinking more fizzy sodas and eating more high fat foods than you thought. If you are, then look to cut those out first. But if that’s not the case, and what you’re eating looks OK, then just reduce the amount. Whether it’s poor food choices or too much food, the diary will tell you all you need to know.

Then take the next seven days and write down exactly what you’re going to stick to. This should include food, drink and exercise. As far as food is concerned, make sure you note down what you’re not allowed, or maybe what you’ll restrict to the weekend. In a different section, make a list of the different foods you are allowed to have.

If you enjoy alcohol, decide on a small quantity that you will allow yourself at the weekend, and write it down. Fizzy sugar-laden beverages must go! With regard to exercise, write down a reasonable routine that you will stick to.

Early in the morning on the first day of your diet, take an accurate reading of your weight. Every seven days, look at how it’s going and then plan the next week. Make a note of your weight in your diary once a week.

Such a system allows you to tailor your diet very efficiently. Little illustrations of what’s gone well and what hasn’t will encourage and remind you once you’re several weeks in. Tick off each day you successfully complete your exercise plan. By keeping a diary to monitor everything that affects your weight and health, it’s much easier to stay on track.

Do keep your expectations reasonable though. It will take a little time, but within a month you’ll start to feel more energised and maybe less out of breath. Just be patient and have faith! Staying motivated can be difficult, so it’s important to focus on the rewards and not the effort.

Aim to get back into your plan as speedily as possible if you come off for any reason. It’s possible your programme needs some adjusting. Additional physical activity can help you catch up. A thirty minute routine three times a week is a good habit to get into.

Applaud yourself when you do well. It helps with your motivation if you award yourself little treats for good results. A lovely new suit should probably wait until your full weight loss is realised. However, there’s nothing wrong with a theatre trip to celebrate a milestone.

Written by Scott Edwards. Navigate to Lose 30 Pounds or www.weightlossdietwar.com/LosePounds.html.

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