4 Tips for Creating a Custom Weight Loss Eating Plan

Eating right is one of the biggest keys involved in losing weight and keeping it off. Even for those who have undergone surgery to help them shed pounds, the need for a smart, healthy and balanced diet is present. Always running to a dietician for meal planning advice, however, isn’t practical for most. Once the basics have been filled in by a qualified professional, there are some tips that can help anyone create a smart meal plan all on their own.

Here are four tips that can help almost anyone develop a wise eating plan:

• Determine the necessary caloric intake for daily consumption – Keep in mind this number should reflect the amount of calories needed to maintain weight if a healthy weight has been achieved or the amount to remain healthy while promoting the loss of body fat. If you’re unsure what the right amount is, do speak with your doctor.
• Determine meal frequency – This means how many times a day a meal should be eaten and/or snacks consumed. Dividing the total calories needed by the frequency will enable wise meal planning.
• Plan out meals well in advance – With the numbers known, it’s easy to begin planning out meals that are proportionally and calorically correct to fit within the daily required number. Just do this well in advance so there’s no need for guesswork on day three of a new diet.
• Stick with it – Losing weight on a diet or moving to create a more healthy lifestyle for the long run does require discipline. Create the plan, make sure it includes a balanced offering of nutrients and then stick with it.

Just like gaining weight, losing it is a process. Creating a meal plan that meets caloric needs while ensuring a healthy intake of nutrients is a solid step in the right direction.

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One of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the country – Dr. Nick Nicholson

• along with a full staff of surgeons, nurses and other experienced clinicians, help patients reverse obesity with LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Revisions.