{"id":240,"date":"2008-11-04T06:05:11","date_gmt":"2008-11-04T06:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/11\/christmas-diet-tip-4-choosing.html"},"modified":"2008-11-04T06:05:11","modified_gmt":"2008-11-04T06:05:11","slug":"christmas-diet-tip-4-choosing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/11\/christmas-diet-tip-4-choosing.html","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Diet Tip #4: Choosing A Food Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s what you need to know and think about before choosing your food plan!
\n3,500 calories equals 1 pound<\/strong>
\nIt’s scientific! No matter how you slice it, dice it, package it or name it, 3,500 calories cut is one pound lost. Whether you take in 500 calories fewer per day, or burn 500 calories more per day by exercises, by the end of the week, you will be one pound lighter.
\nQuestions to ask yourself.<\/strong>
\nDo I like the foods on this food plan?<\/strong> If you do not, you will not stick with it!
\nHow long can I live with this food plan?<\/strong> If you say for a week or even a month, you are doomed to fail. This is about making a healthy lifestyle change for LIFE!
\nIs this diet too restrictive?<\/strong> If your food plan is based on too few calories (1200 to 1500 is the suggested range), or if your food plan omits certain food groups, you are likely to binge and have uncontrollable cravings.
\nWhat food plan works for you? Tell us!
\nLet’s help each other stay healthy and happy this holiday season.
\nSpread the word,.. NOT the icing,
\nJanice
\n______________________________________________
\nJanice Taylor<\/a> is a Weight Loss Coach, Author, Columnist and 50 pound Big-Time-Loser!
\nInterested in one-on-one coaching? Write Janice.<\/a>
\nWant to wake up THINNER on New Year’s Day than you are now? Join The Christmas Diet!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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