Is your diet safe, is it out of date. With new weight loss plans introduced at what seems a speed faster than light has us query is an aging diet a healthy one.

When dieting was first brought to the attention of the obese the whole concept of losing weight this way excited the flab carriers who believed is was going to be easy. It is only easy if you want it to be. Is there reason for concern about dated diets now evidence tells us otherwise? Do we stick with the diet proved to be best many moons ago or opt for the more up market diet that begs to differ? Is the fashionable diet better than the latter? Listen up fat people and I mean that in a nice way, the diet you choose should be one you are comfortable with and one that does not affect your health whilst shedding the pounds.

A sensible eating plan followed with light exercise is the answer. Okay both options mentioned are always included with most diet plans these days, so what's new, well could it be the expensive dietary foods and gym memberships that come included too. If will power has never been your strong point and you need guidance then you can join a diet club that not only mentors but monitors the whole process. If you are determined to go it alone, better still, you can devise a diet plan to suit not only you, but your pocket too.

I have my self have never had a problem with weight, but in saying that the pounds did drop off after bedtime meals were cut out, eating a Sunday roast while propped up with pillows was never going to be comfortable. Avoid munching at bedtime; crumbs only upset your sleep pattern

One reason not to eat before bedtime is because of the significant weight gain issue; this as we speak is in dispute. If I have to argue the cause then let the debate commence, diet experts or not. If my self had not seen the waistline not so rounded any more, or that of not having to increase dress size has left me confused over the dispute. However I wait the outcome of this review because each individual's body differs, and because of this is more the reason why your diet has to be tailor made for you. When the body sleeps it is less active, therefore processes slow down. Scoffing before slumber will not burn off calories, instead the fat is stored. Consult your doctor or dietician before dieting or exercising. Never rush things, neither crash diets nor sudden exertion is safe.

Diets that restrict calories or the types of food 'permitted' can lead you to be deficient in the nutrients and vitamins that are vital for the body. Although food is a survival source it can also kill be it the cause of obesity. Our bodies use food for energy. It stores any excess energy as fat. Simply explained, eating more food than your body needs for daily deeds and cell protection will see weight gain. To lose weight stored fat needs to be gone, do this by reducing calorie intake and implementing light exertion. Dieting is about sacrificing, i.e. cutting out cake and biscuits. Nibbling one biscuit extra a week can lead to a 5lb weight gain annually, goodbye to digestives.

The person, who increases the amount of exercise that they do, and keeps the same diet and calorie intake, will certainly lose weight. A 20 minute walk is great for burning calories and fat. Aerobics classes, running, walking, swimming and cycling will all better your fitness levels and keep you in shape. Choose an exercise you enjoy this will encourage you to stick to it Take location and cost into consideration if joining a fitness club. Park the car up and incorporate longer walks, walk round the block twice to go to the shops. Use the stairs instead of the lift, if you order a taxi or get on a bus then get out or get off before destination. You will not lose body fat if chocolate, greasy chips and candy still list on your menu. Goodbye is not imminent for these delights just eat them in smaller quantise and not as frequent

If a diet promises overnight weight loss, think "who are these promoters trying to kid".

Intake of 300 to 500 calories less per day should lead to a loss of between one and two pounds per week. Calculated weight loss is about three stone a year. Fat contains a vast amount of calories out of all the food types (protein, carbohydrates) snub fatty foods and eat more wholegrain bread, fruit and vegetables.

1 Swap fizzy soda and cordial with mineral water

2 Replace whole milk for semi-skimmed

3 Lightly spread margarine on sandwiches Cut out sugar in hot drinks.

4 Ban sugary foods, biscuits and crisps between meals because they are problem causers of weight gain this applies to drinking beer and wine also.

Do not miss meals to lose weight. Missing a meal will reduce your calorie intake and can lead to binge eating later to fill the rumbling tummy

Irregular eating habits can disrupt the body's metabolism making it harder to lose weight. Start your own diet plan, weigh yourself once a week before breakfast. Keep records and see if a pattern develops from doing a 20 minute walk every day, declining alcohol form Monday to Friday along with sugary foods. Substitute with healthy snacks i.e. fruit, trim fat from meat and grill all food. Take the weight of your mind and start today.