Obtaining a diet plan can be done in a number of ways. There are professionals who will offer you a plan for free or for a fee. The Internet offers many diet plan options free or at a cost to users. Identifying truly free diet plans on the Net requires a bit of research to ensure the company is legitimate. Free diet plans are easy enough to obtain and an individual should not need to purchase anything.
Step 1
Consult your medical care provider before beginning any diet. If your health care professional has recommended that you lose weight, request a diet plan from him or from a nutritionist who may work with your doctor. The diet plan may be included as part of your office visit charges that are billed to your insurance.
Step 2
Develop your weight loss goals. Determine what kind of diet you prefer whether it be convenient foods, vegetarian options or lactose-free foods.
Step 3
Weigh yourself and have your height readily available. Many online diet plans will request this information.
Step 4
Log on to the Internet. Navigate to SparkPeople.com, Slim-Fast.com, or ShapeUp.org. Complete the profile and register at the site. There will be a series of questions to help the site determine your calorie needs. Even if you do not choose to use the products from Slim-Fast.com they still offer a great meal plan that is free and includes exercise tips and a printable grocery list. Many free diet plan sites offer these tools as well.
Step 5
Follow the directions of your new meal plan. Assess your progress often and make changes when necessary.
Tips and Warnings
- Stick with a diet plan for at least three to four weeks to determine if it will work for you. Most diet plans are designed to help you lose weight at a healthy rate. Add physical activity to your diet plan.
- Never consume fewer calories than your doctor recommends.
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