Diet Plan to Lose 20 Pounds

Being obese and overweight is definitely embarrassing. Although you know this since long, you have been procrastinating it and then comes a point where you think it's high time you need to do something about your weight. There are several weight loss plans that claim a quick weight loss. However, when you first hear about a diet plan to lose weight fast, you may seriously think it's a hoax. On the contrary, following a proper diet for a couple of weeks can definitely help in losing weight in a healthy way. Here we will see more on diet and exercise plan to lose weight in a couple of weeks.

Diet Tips to Lose Weight in a Month

You need to change, or rather alter your eating habits in order to lose weight quickly.

• Eat More Fibers: The daily diet of most of us completely lacks in fiber. Eating fibers boosts metabolism as well as helps in suppressing appetite. Therefore, when you have fiber rich foods like vegetables, fruits and whole grains; you feel full for a longer time. This helps in reducing your intake of food and thus, aids in weight loss.
• Eat Healthy Foods: There are several healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grain products, low fat dairy products, lean meat and poultry, eggs, fish, seafood, soy foods, tofu, dried fruits and nuts, etc. which do not lead to weight gain. Therefore, your daily diet should consist of only these foods, cooked in a healthy way (baked, boiled or cooked in virgin olive oil).
• Get Rid of Unhealthy Foods: Following a strict and healthy diet is very important. You will have to exclude all unhealthy, greasy, fatty, sweet and fried foods from the diet. High calorie foods or those containing high amounts of fats should be excluded from the diet plan.
• Eat Small and Frequent Meals: This is one of the best tips to lose weight quickly. You should eat smaller meals (one-dish meals) every 2-3 hours a day rather than having 2 large meals. This way you end up eating only what is required, and avoid overeating.
• Exercise: Lastly, a workout or exercise of 20-30 minutes everyday is a must. You can choose any exercise that you like, from jogging, walking, running, cycling, swimming, aerobics, skipping, etc. and do it regularly for 30 minutes everyday. You can also try different exercises alternately.

Now that you know the tips and guidelines to follow in order to lose weight, you must be looking for foods that are healthy and can be included in the diet plan. The following are some options that will be helpful to you to plan your daily diet. You can plan your diet using any of these ideas everyday.

• Breakfast
  • 1 cup of skim milk
  • 1 glass of fruit juice
  • 1 whole grain toast with cottage cheese/ low fat butter
  • Egg omelet / scrambled egg / boiled egg
  • Grilled chicken with toast
  • Flaxseed
  • Oatmeal
• Meals
  • Grilled fish with brown rice
  • Salad
  • Boiled chicken and brown rice
  • Vegetable soup / broth
  • Vegetable / chicken tortilla
  • Salad taco
  • Pasta salad
  • Fried rice with tofu
• Snacks
  • Cut fruits / vegetables with dip
  • Yogurt with fruits
  • Smoothies
  • Crackers
  • Plain popcorn
  • Breadsticks with low fat dips
  • Finger sandwiches

Following this diet plan for 1-2 months will surely help you in losing weight effectively and in a healthy manner. Now that you have the necessary tips and diet plan, all you need is motivation and determination to follow it. Good luck!