Have you tried dieting before and FAILED?
Don't worry there are more people wearing the, 'I've Failed My Diet' T-shirt than those that have succeeded!
If you are ready to give it another go and are all fired up and confident then simply ask yourself this first.
Are you fully prepared for what lies ahead? The bad times and the good times. Have you now got the determination, the drive and the enthusiasm to succeed? It is going to take all of this and more. Please do not become a serial failure. If you have failed before make sure that you have got the motivation, the grit, what it takes and more. You will also need a few people behind you, helping to keep you motivated and 'Hungry' for success.
A life of movement and doing things. Getting out of the armchair and taking part. You do not have to visit the gym and exercise your butt off if you do not want to but, you have to stop being the 'Couch Potato'. You know that don't you? Cycling, walking and for the more adventures running. Phew, I hope that you are not getting a sweat on just thinking about it. You have to do something, you need to move those arms and legs a little. If you can get to a gym it may well be the answer as you will find that there are people there to support you and to help you reach your goals. You just need the determination to get there.
Cut down on the carbs. They are OK in moderation and best kept for breakfast. And while I am on the subject of breakfast, do not miss this meal. It is the most important meal of the day! You need to eat proteins. So keep thinking less carbs more protein, less carbs more proteins. Got it?
Takeaways are a big NO, NO and include Fast Food. Don't do it! Leave the fat foods alone. Even restaurants and dining out. Unless it is a specialty restaurant for dieters, don't do it.
More fruit and vegetables. Almost as many as you like. It is almost impossible to eat too many vegetables and fruit unless you really choose unwisely. So take advantage and stock up on your veggies.
Water, yes water is allowed again almost as much as you can drink. Just don't drink that much that you drown. I have heard that it is possible to drink that much water that you can drown. I do not know if that is true though. I must see what I can find out about that one online!
Alcohol, you have to give up alcohol. OK maybe 1 to 2 units per week but that is all. Not many people realize that alcohol contains a lot of calories. A few glasses and you have just consumed your daily allowance of calories. A good night out, 'Boozing It Up' and that's your calorie intake for the week!
Don't believe me check it out online. I can't list the calories here as it would run into pages and pages but, I think that you will be surprised.