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The high protein diet plan has been used by weight lifters for many years. The diet was used either for bulking up (building muscle) or cutting (losing excess body fat). Only recently has the high protein diet plan entered into the mainstream and gained media and public attention. High protein diet plans include the Atkins diet and the Zone diet – both of which are used to aid weight loss. Many people report success with the initial results of a high protein diet plan but fail to maintain their weight loss over time.

Hopefully we helped you pick out your scale yet the looming question still remains: How often should you weigh yourself when dieting or on a weight loss program? Is once a day too much or is once a week too little? In this article we’ll take a look at both sides of the spectrum so that you can decide which option fits most successfully into your weight loss plan and schedule.

Okay, what weighs more: one pound of feathers or one pound of bricks? If you think this is a trick question, you’re right! A pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of bricks one just has more volume than the other. If you think of muscle and fat in the same way you’ll bust those potential weight gain myths, lose fat and travel faster towards your weight loss goal.

Summertime is a wonderful time to regroup with new friends, family and your next-door neighbor. Usually, however, these get-togethers involve foods and drinks that are not included in your weight loss program. This can be very frustrating, and may even cause you to stay home and avoid the party. Do not become a recluse because you’re focused on your diet. Instead, plan ahead and use these 7 weight loss tips to get you to and through the party. With a solid plan, you can enjoy these summertime events and still meet your weight loss goals successfully.

When I was growing up I was overweight. I loved to eat and I looked forward to every meal. My parents fed mthe family high quality foods at every meal, full of fresh fruits, vegetables and lean meats. The problem wasn’t the food I was being given, it was the amount of food I was eating as well as the sweet stuff I had at school that my parents didn’t know about. Those two pieces put together are what caused me to be an overweight “tween” and teenager growing up.

One of the most common mistakes people make while dieting is overeating.  If you're on a weight loss program, chances are, you have guidelines about the size of a healthy portion and what size portions of food should be in your meals. But often, many people overeat without realizing it. A lot of the time even when you think you are doing the right thing, it can come back to haunt you. With restaurants serving massive plates full of food or adding cream and butter when it seems unnecessary, it is easy to find yourself in a seemingly futile fight against those extra calories.

Most of what the media determines as attractive is not the norm - rarely does the average person look like a Victoria’s Secret or Calvin Klein model. Instead of focusing on “skinny” or “thin,” focus on “healthy” - and a healthy weight can mean different things depending on your genetics and activity.