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Diet plans, also called eating plans or meal plans, are normally followed by those wishing to take
control of their weight, or those with a condition like diabetes who need to avoid particular food
types.
When you have decided to follow a diet plan, it helps to have a look at several different plans, so
that you can select one with foods you are likely to enjoy. Otherwise, persisting with a diet plan will
become difficult or impossible. You have to actually like the food you are eating as well a simply
consuming it, or your diet plan will not last very long. At the end of this article we will show you
where to find free online diet plans without searching any further.
The goal of many diet plans is the restriction of daily calorie intake. The aim is usually to restrict
calorie intake for men to 1500-1800 a day, and for women 1200-1400 calories a day. The diet
plan must include a variety of food, and you should remember that not all fats and oils are bad. It
is generally recognized that olive oil and canola oil can be part of a healthy diet plan, for example.
Whole grains (wholewheat bread, brown rice) are better than the white varieties, and fruit, nuts
and seeds should find a place in your diet plan too. These should be part of your meals, not just
snacks. Often the first part of a diet plan will be to actually reduce your portion sizes, particularly
the meat and fatty desserts.
You must remember that your diet plan should extend into your working day. You may need to
bring a prepared lunch to your workplace, so that unhealthy choices from the canteen or snack
trolley or fast food outlet can be avoided.
A diet plan is not likely to work very quickly for weight control or reduction if you do not make a few
lifestyle changes too. Most people are far too sedentary, and even walking for one hour a day can
make a huge difference. The best possible option is to take up a sport, as exercise will build up
you muscle mass, which will burn off your calories faster. Also, it is now known that regular
exercise helps to reduce the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. (If you are obese, or have
never participated in any sport before, you should consult your physician for advice first.)
A good diet plan which works will have three main benefits: it will reduce your cholesterol, control
your blood pressure, and reduce your body weight.
So, where can you find free online diet plans? Here are a few good resources to get you started.
Freedieting has a set of meal plans for a daily intake of 1200, 1350, 1400 calories up to 1600
calories, with full details of what to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. In addition, they
have a good range of diet plans (also based on total daily calories), with varieties of meal options.
See their sample plans from the popular diets like South Beach, Slim Fast, Sonoma and the Mayo
Clinic.
Diet Bites offers a free ten day diet planner, and this includes detailed food preparation tips and
guidelines.
MoreForYourHealth outlines a 3 day diet plan used by a hospital for patients who need to lose
weight fast, before surgery. The plan can be repeated after a four day break, to keep your weight
down.
Another option if you want to limit your calorie intake is to check the calorie value of every meal
item, before you eat it. ChangingShape offers a free calorie counter which will give the calorie
value of any amount of a popular food.
Now keep reading - for direct links to all of these free online diet plans resources, and much more
about diet plans, see the free diet plans page at eastcairn.com.
Barbara Eastcairn writes about weight loss and popular health issues.
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