New Year Diet Resolutions!

It's hard to believe that it is that time of the year again-the new year. As we enter 2011, multitudes of people will make those new years resolutions such as quitting smoking, losing weight or whatever faction of their life that needs changing. Probably the most popular is going on a diet to lose weight!  It is no secret that most individuals lose sight of the resolution they set forth to accomplish because most diets restrict something or another-no carbs, not fats, and other crazy diets such as the cabbage soup diet. You get my drift!  The problem with such diets is most people don't want to go through life not eating another slice of bread or a carrot because it is restricted on a diet plan. The definition of a diet is not only a specific meal plan but  the usual food and drink consumed by an organism. It is in your best interest to eat a meal plan that works for you consisting of  a healthier combo at every meal such as 50% fruits and vegetables because the they are less calorie dense while being healthy, followed by 25% lean protein source (usually the size of you fist)  and complex carbohydrate. Focus on this type of eating by eating 5 to 6 smaller meals per day which keeps your metabolism even and working in unison  with the body's insulin levels and you are eating healthy. You don't have to deprive yourself of foods that you like as long as you do it in moderation. Follow up with exercise and that new years goal can be obtained. Remember, if you want to keep the weight off and stay healthy this must not be something that you do until you lose that 10 pounds. It has to be a lifestyle change mindset. Burn more calories than you take in with the above formula = permanent weight loss and healthy lifestyle.

Kerry