subject: Diet Programs And Meals - The Lose Weight A Day At A Time Diet [print this page] Diet Programs And Meals - The Lose Weight A Day At A Time Diet
The Lose Weight A Day At A Time Diet was created by Caroline Gosselin. Dr. Gosselin holds a doctorate in physiology-endocrinology. She feels that following good daily habits will lead to losing weight. The best way for you to change progressively your food habits is to take into account hunger signals, engage in physical activity, and make sure to have pleasure. These suggestions require that you time for yourself, be learn to relax, and eat some special dishes. Here are some of the diet principles.This diet is for women only. From time to time add a new food. Keep a log of what you eat and your daily activities. Set realistic objectives. You should put the accent on fruits, vegetables, and grains; they increase your metabolism and fill you. If you have lost your appetite don't force yourself to finish your plate. Don't count calories. Make the time to enjoy yourself. Drink water all day long. Practice a sport regularly. Follow the Canadian Food Guide. This means eating 5 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables daily; 2 to 3 servings of meat or meat substitutes including fish, eggs, or legumes; 5 to 12 servings of grains; and 2 to 4 portions of dairy products. This guide clearly defines what is meant by serving size, which differs from one food category to another.An advantage of the Lose Weight A Day At A Time Diet is its respect for hunger signals. It isn't restrictive because you can eat your fill. This diet also encourages you to discover new foods. It is felt that there are no disadvantages to this diet.Here are two of the sample menus:
Menu 1
Breakfast: Oatmeal. Milk. Raspberries. Apple juice.
Lunch: Green salad. Curried chick peas. Cauliflower. Whole-grain bread.
Supper: Asparagus. Lemon chicken. Brown rice. Ratatouille. A yogurt.Some information in this article comes from a quite fascinating new book, La Bible des Regimes, written by Jenny de Jonquieres and published by Amerik Media. Her book describes over 80 diets and weight reduction programs. Each diet is presented with 5 menu plans, a detailed discussion of its advantages and disadvantages, and lots more. La Bible des Regimes is available only in French at present.
