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How to diet online

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By tommyboy2k
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There are many ways to lose weight through dieting and exercise or some combination of both. Dieting alone is often not enough. If you want to see results you need to make a mindset and lifestyle change and be committed to your goals. Creating a diet journal is a great way to keep yourself honest and track what you eat and when you exercise. You can also find great tools to do this online. The Daily Plate, is a site that allows you to search a food and fitness database and track what you have eaten or done with one click.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Computer
  • Internet Access
  • Willpower & discipline
  • Desire to make a change for the better
  1. Step 1
    Food Item Page
    Food Item Page

    Go to http://www.thedailyplate.com and search for the foods you eat and view their nutritional content. If the food item you are looking for is not in the database you can add it yourself by clicking on the "Add an Item" link at the top of the page.

  2. Step 2
    I Ate This Button
    I Ate This Button

    Click the "I Ate This" button the add this item and all of its nutritional information to your MyPlate diet journal page.

  3. Step 3
    MyPlate Diet Journal
    MyPlate Diet Journal

    Track all of the items you eat and all of the physical activities you do throughout day on your MyPlate diet journal page. You can see how many calories you have eaten, how many you have burned and how many you have left to eat all on one page.

  4. Step 4
    Group Page
    Group Page

    Get support from the rest of the community by posting in the message baords or joining a group.

Tips & Warnings
  • Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day instead of 3 big meals
  • Make sure you always start out the day with a good healthy breakfast
  • Stay away from soda and sweets as much as possible
  • Try to have your dinner and last snack before 7 or 8pm each night
  • Consult your doctor before trying any diet or diet pill.

Comments  

rsavillo said

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on 8/18/2008 very good. sodas are big to cut out... makes a huge difference.

rsavillo said

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on 8/18/2008 very good. sodas are big to cut out... makes a huge difference.

AbbyNormal said

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on 6/2/2008 Good article!

grouch said

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on 12/15/2007 Wonderful information. No one should ever have to go it alone. Thanks.

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