Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Step1
Choose a program that helps you set realistic goals and aim for gradual weight loss.
Step2
Be sure to ask how much weight you can expect to lose per week, as well as how long it will take to reach your own weight loss goal.
Step3
Research the credentials of the experts involved in the program, such as doctors, nurses, dieticians and counselors.
Step4
Make sure the plan offers a variety of foods to ensure that you receive all the nutrients you need - your diet should include all the recommended daily allowances (RDAs) for vitamins, minerals and protein.
Step5
Look for a plan that includes plenty of exercise to be combined with a balanced diet.
Step6
Select a plan that not only helps you lose weight but teaches you to keep it off. You need to make permanent lifestyle changes to maintain a healthy body.
Step7
Consider how much time you are willing to spend on this program. For instance, will you need to attend meetings or counseling sessions?
Step8
Consider the total cost of the program, including the initial membership fee, special foods, supplements and other features.
Comments
CCrock said
on 1/3/2008 I agree with Karen, you have to do it on your own terms, it has to be your thing if you're going to feel good about it and be successful. There are many programs out there, but if you don't have a lot of money to spend, go to the www.glamour.com and click on the 30 day makeover. You can sign up for free and it will tell you exactly what to eat to loose weight. Then join Body By Glamour program. You will get the instruction and knowlege you need, and it's free.
Anonymous said
on 3/15/2006 If you can, only drink water. A lot of calories can be saved by not drinking juices and carbonated drinks. I've been doing it a month now and it's going well. I'm losing about 2 pounds a week. Give it a try!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Eat this for 7 days: Breakfast: pineapple, hard-boiled egg and skim milk with coffee. Lunch: only white fish, cooked vegetables. Evening meal: fruits only (kiwi, strawberries, green apple). Drink flat mineral water, tea, coffee.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 There are some excellent books that teach us about the healthiest foods for us to eat. For example some foods can substantially lower cancer risks, lower cholesterol and fight off heart disease. Buy a few of these books and learn about taking care of yourself for life, in the process you'll not only lose weight, but keep it off and feel better.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 You may be feeling like you are losing weight and you don't care if it is a dangerous amount or not as long as you are losing it. This is wrong. If you know you are losing weight at a dangerous pace, talk to someone, either a doctor or nutritionist.\t