Start your Diet Today

     When you first start a diet, make sure it’s not impossible.  Don’t set yourself up for failure.  Figure out a diet that fits your schedule and lifestyle.  On days you know you’ll be busy prepare a quick healthy lunch including: protein, carbs, and fats.  Discipline your food intake and keep track of your calorie consumption.  Remember that 3,500 calories is 1 pound, to be able to lose weight you have to burn more than what you eat.  Write down what you eat and look up the calories if the food doesn’t have nutrition facts.  Many restaurants have a nutrition guide, take a look at the food value.  At the end of the day add up all the calories and see how you did. 
      You are going to want to check out how many calories you need a day (BMI).  This will help you figure out if you gained weight or lost weight that day.  It might be a slow process but it’ll prepare you for a healthy lifestyle.  Plan on eating six small meals per day.  This is based on the idea that decreasing the amount of time between meals increases metabolism.  Eating more often helps keep you from getting overly hungry. This type of eating program takes some planning, but it has proved successful for many when it comes to weight loss.
      For people who hate exercising there are plenty of activities you might enjoy.  Don’t limit yourself to only going to the gym.  You can play sports, be productive and do house chores, enjoy the outdoors and take a hike, take a group class (Zumba), try workout videos, or simply go to the gym if you don’t mind it.