The Collins English dictionary defines a diet as a specific allowance or selection of food prescribed to control weight. Most diets can help you lose weight in the short term, but a 2005 issue of the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" revealed that maintaining a consistent eating pattern across weekdays and weekends leads to long-term weight loss maintenance. To reach your weight loss goals you must commit to a daily diet plan that is consistent, personalized and feasible.
The Facts
A 2010 issue of "BioPsychoSocial Medicine" revealed that behavioral training in self-regulation had a positive association with the adoption of a healthy diet. A healthy diet requires that you make a significant change in your eating habits, which will require you to select foods based on their nutritional quality as opposed to taste and convenience.
Features
Tosca Reno, author of "The Eat Clean Diet Recharged," reveals that a healthy diet should include six small meals a day. Consume a combination of lean protein and a complex carbohydrate like a fruit or vegetable with each meal. Drink plenty of water, grab one scant handful of raw nuts and consume two to four servings of complex carbohydrates like sweet potatoes, oatmeal or other whole grains each day.
Considerations
A successful personal diet plan requires daily planning. Each evening take 10 to 15 minutes to write down your diet for the next day. Choose the time of each meal and pack a cooler to make the meals accessible and convenient. If you have a business lunch or dinner, choose restaurants that offer healthy choices.
Warning
You may find obstacles and barriers that prevent you from sticking to your daily diet plan. Use these diet mishaps as a learning experience. Identify the cause of your diet mishap and determine the steps you can make in the future to change your behavior. Common diet obstacles include peer pressure, improper planning and emotional splurges.
Significance
A 2009 issue of the "Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise," revealed that more than 66 percent of the adult population is overweight or obese, which is associated with a variety of chronic diseases. A daily personal diet plan will help reduce your risk of diseases like hypertension and diabetes, help you reach your weight loss goals, and give you the tools you need to adopt a healthier standard of living.
References
- "The Eat Clean Diet Recharged"; Tosca Reno; 2009
- "BioPsychoSocial Medicine"; Relations of Self-Regulation and Self-Efficacy for Exercise and Eating and BMI Change: A Field Investigation"; James Annesi and Srinivasa Gorjala; Volume 4, Issue 10; 2010
- "Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise"; Appropriate Physical Activity Intervention Strategies for Weight Loss and Prevention of Weight Regain for Adults"; American College of Sports Medicine; 2009
- "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition"; Long-term Weight Loss Maintenance; Rena Wing and Suzanne Phelan; Issue 82; 2005
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