The most effective diet is not a diet at all, but a gradual change in eating and physical activity habits that you can continue for the rest of your life. The best way to find a safe, healthy and effective weight reduction and maintenance program is to seek the advice of your health care provider.
An efficient way to lose weight is to reduce the number of calories and improve the quality of the foods you choose. It is best to lose weight slowly but steadily, so you can maintain your ideal weight after you have reached your goal.
A weight reduction diet needs to provide adequate nutrition, a good variety of foods and a reduction in calories. This is usually best done by limiting fat, especially saturated fat, in the diet. Pregnant women should not go on a weight reduction diet.
Other Helpful Hints
• Sit down and relax while you eat your meals
• Avoid distractions such as the telephone and television
• Chew your food thoroughly to help digestion
• Eat small, frequent meals.
source : Sisters of Mercy Health System
