Healthy Eating Plans

The most difficult part of starting a daily healthy eating plan is sticking to it long term. Especially if you are used to eating poorly.

There are some ways to make your new, daily healthy eating plan easier to follow. Asking a friend or relative to join you on your new weight loss crusade will give you the accountability you need to stay motivated. It is one thing to tell yourself will eat healthy, however telling someone that you see, daily only enhances your need to prove you abilities.

Slowly substitute healtheier foods into your diet. Fruits, veggies, simple carbs and proteins should be included in your daily healthy eating plan. Do not change your ENTIRE eating program all at one time. This may prevent you from sticking to it long term. Instead change things slowly and substitute foods at first.

For instance, instead of running to your favorite fast food restaurant to buy French Fries, make a healthier version at home. All you need is: non-stick cooking spray, potatoes, and seasoning. Cut your potatoes into wedges after taking the skin off. Spray an oven pan with cooking spray. Lay the potatoes on the pan and season. Try not to use too much salt. Put the pan in the oven on Broil until the fries care brown on each side. When you take the fries out the oven, add a little ketchup and enjoy your treat.

Writing your daily meals in a journal will also help you to stick with your program. You can find food journals at most book stores. Look for journals with dates, times, and a section to add notes. You'll want to record every item you eat throughout the day. Try to see how many food items you can add to your daily meals that are included in your healthy eating plans as best you can.

Preparing your food ahead of time will make it easier to stick to your daily healthy eating plan. Your busy schedule may prevent you from cooking your meals each day which may prompt you to eat fast food for time reasons. Preparing your foods in advance, possibly on the weekend, and freezing them in separate containers will help to reduce excuses of why you can't stick with your healthy eating plan.

Cheating every so often can help you stick to your new eating plan long term. If eating healthy seems like challenge to you, there's no need to worry. Incorporating these few additions to your daily eating plan will ensure that this time your new healthy lifestyle will be one that lasts.