By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN

Are you interested in slimming down for the summer? Do you need to lose weight for medical reasons? Are you interested in adding a little variety to your life by trying some new healthy recipes?

Diet and exercise programs are as different as the people who try them. Some people have long-standing health and weight issues and require constant support, whereas others are simply interested in getting the most out of their meals and exercise routine. For those who are interested in an individual program, there are a number of places that offer personalized weight loss plans. Here’s what you should look for in a personalized weight loss plan:

• Dietary Assessment: Before you begin any new weight loss plan, it’s a good idea to make sure you have a detailed assessment of your current food choices. A personalized weight loss plan should take a look at the foods you already eat to see whether or not you need to make small, simple changes to your diet or more drastic ones. A personalized weight loss plan should include specific recommendations that are geared to help you reach your weight loss goals.
• Meal Planning: Most personalized weight loss plans will include a meal planner that helps you choose which foods you need to meet your caloric and dietary needs each day. Whether the plan includes prepackaged organic foods or meals you can make at home, be sure it includes a wide variety of wholesome selections to help you make healthy food selections. The best plans should help you learn how to make your own day-to-day meal selections.
• Grocery Lists: Personalized weight loss plans will often provide you with a weekly grocery list so that you can be sure you are stocking your refrigerator and cupboards with the right foods for your diet. This will make it easier for you to plan meals and eat well, even if you are rushed.
• Food Journal Tracking: If you’re interested in having a personalized weight loss plan developed for you, you will probably need to keep a food journal for at least a week so that you can get a sense of the types and the quantity of food that you are currently eating. As you begin your weight loss program, it’s a good idea to continue tracking the foods that you eat as well as your exercise habits and eating patterns. Your dietician or nutritionist can then use this information to help you identify foods and patterns that cause you to gain weight. This will help you stay committed to your goals and improve your weight loss outcomes.
• Eating Guidelines: We all need to eat a certain amount of calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate, and protein. Your personalized weight loss plan should include an outline of the right balance of organic foods that you need to eat each day.
• Goal Setting: The most important aspects of any weight loss program are the goals that you set for yourself. Health experts have found that people who are successful at achieving long-term weight loss results break down their goals into smaller, manageable steps and adjust their plans often. Small, daily and weekly goals will help you stay committed to your personalized weight loss plan and keep you focused on achieving your ultimate weight loss goals one step at a time.
• Supplement Information: In addition to helping you assess the foods that you should eat each day, your personalized weight loss plan should provide information about the weight loss tools and supplements, such as Slimirex™, that would work best for you and your weight loss goals.
• Continued Support: Make sure that your personalized weight loss plan will include a provision for continued support. This support might be a phone number that you can call and ask questions or access to an online member community where you can get help when you need it.

About the Author

Dr. Edward F. Group III continues to develop, sell and evaluate exclusively high-end natural and organic healthcare products to support a wide range of health conditions. The products we promote are free of toxic tag-along herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, heavy metals, fumigants, irradiation, liver-toxic glues, binders, or gelatin capsules with animal-source risk and toxic preservatives.

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