Understanding A “Diet”
Dieting is one of those things that is completely integrated into the American society and most Americans are on some kind of a diet program, calculating their calories. By definition “diet” refers to what a person eats and drinks during the course of a day and many of these diet programs are well known. Here are some examples The Atkins Diet * The South beach Diet * The Zone * The Grapefruit Diet
What is the idea behind the diet. You are overweight and would like to shed some pounds. It takes only 3,500 extra calories to create one pound of fat in your body! So, if you take in just 500 extra calories a day, then you are gaining a pound of fat every week (500 calories x 7 days in the week = 3,500 calories per week). In today’s society gaining weight is effortless, an order of french fries or an Ice cream cone are 500 calories each. If you think about it, your body at rest, burns approximately 12 calories per pound of body weight per day, which means, if your weight is at 200 pounds your body uses 200 x 12 = 2,400 calories each day. 12 calories per pound per day is only an estimate. For more information refer to Strip That Fat’s Guide to Flawed Low-Calorie Diets below.
How much you eat and what you eat play a major role in how much you weigh. So, when planning your diet, you should consider: What calorie level is appropriate? Is the diet you are considering nutritionally balanced? Will the diet be practical and easy to follow? Will you be able to maintain this eating plan for the rest of your life?
Building a realistic diet plan is the key to success, together with exercise it will help you in maintaining your weight.
Many people find it so difficult to be surrounded with calories and to exercise, because it takes effort and time.
The first step to a success full diet, is to become aware of your daily calorie intake, once you know you will be able to build a perfect diet plan.
Second step is to calculate how much calories you need a day, choose your ideal weight you would like to maintain,and figure out how many calories you can consume to maintain that weight.
Third step. The difference between the number of calories you need and the final number of calories you take in a day, is the amount of extra calories resulting in gaining weight. Compare and be aware.
Fourth step. Add exercise to the mix so that you can raise the number of calories you can consume a day.
Fifth step. Keeping a Weight Loss Journal Can Help You Shed The Pounds and Make Your Diet Experience Much More Enjoyable. Please see weight loss journal below.
Sixth step. Get Support in your weight loss journey. Spouse, friend, weight loss buddy, club, Weight loss program, etc.
For more information regarding this topic, please refer to: Counting calories Losing fat Weight loss Diet plan.
Please continue reading about Calories And Maintenance Levels. Diets are made up of calories – Protein, carbs and fat – click here to learn about what each one means to you and your diet!
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