Diets to Avoid

Something I'd like to share....

Check out this great article from Yahoo.  It is written by a registered dietitian who is the nutrition editor for Eating Well magazine and it is about four popular weight loss diets that celebrities follow but these diets are lacking in key nutrients. 

http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/4-celeb-diets-avoid-164900197.html

If you are the type of person that NEEDS a diet to follow in order to lose weight then create your own "diet" by limiting portion sizes and choosing healthy foods you enjoy. 

First make a list of healthy foods you love and categorize them by food group - Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Proteins, Dairy and Fats/Extras.  Then shop for those items and each night plan the next day's meals by including those healthy food choices. 

Try to keep portion sizes in check but also try to aim for the appropriate number of servings each day.  Here is a general guideline though it does vary for each individual.

Fruits - 2 to 3 servings/day
Vegetables - 3 to 5 servings/day
Grains - 6 to 8 ounces/day
Proteins - 5 to 7 ounces/day
Dairy - 2 to 3 servings/day
Fats/Extras - limit, choose healthy fats and limit added sugar

Or you can check Out Eating Well's website for great 7 day and 28 day meal plans for weight loss.

http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/diet_meal_plans

THE THREE P's:
The key to "dieting" or following a healthy lifestyle is portion control, planning and physical activity!