Feast or famine? Is that how your lunch hour goes? You either skip lunch entirely because you’re too busy and there are errands to run and chores to get done. Or you chow down on a fast food burger and fries. Neither is good for you or for losing weight.

If you skip lunch entirely, the odds are that a couple hours later you’ll be famished and hitting the vending machine for chips and a candy bar. That means a fast rise in blood sugar and drop as well, which means another vending machine run.

But if you splurge on a fat-filled calorie laden burger and fries you can use up your entire calorie allowance just on lunch, never mind all the fat and salt.

Here are 5 ways to lighten up at lunch and lose weight:

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No, not into the cookie jar but when you’re cooking. Plan your low calorie low fat menus so you double what you cook and use the extra food for a brand new dish! Here are some ideas to get you started.

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When you’ve determined that you’re going to lose weight and set your weight loss targets you need to decide which diet plan is right for you. The Internet can be a great tool when you’re researching different methods. Be sure to choose a diet plan that’s right for you. If you don’t like meat, then a low carb diet will be difficult to stick with. Your diet plan should reflect your eating preferences and your lifestyle. If you don’t like the food, or don’t have the time for lengthy preparation, it will be much easier to cheat.
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That doughnut has your name written all over it and you’re having a hard time resisting. Is there anything you can do to curb your cravings? Definitely! What you need to do is practice the 5 D’s of dieting.

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Taking that first step to lose weight can be tough sometimes. Where do you start? Here are 7 simple changes you can make to your diet today to lose weight.

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Let’s face it, most of us will be doing “it” these next few days — we’ll be going ’round to see friends and relatives this holiday season. And, inevitably, we’ll find a traditional spread of high-fat, calorie-laden food that’s going to tempt us away from any diet plan we’re on.

If that sounds like your holiday plans, you have a few choices: you can indulge and then work out like mad. Or, you can stick to your guns and still enjoy the holidays with these last minute holiday dieting tips:

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