Diet Planning

Pilots never fly a mission without a mission plan.  Generals never go to battle without a battle plan.  Business men run a business with a business plan?  I would venture to say that you would not even go on a trip without some planning. So, why would you go on a diet without a diet plan?

The purpose of a plan is to guarantee success.  So, let’s look at the elements of a good diet plan. They are: a Commitment, Objective, Food Control System, Exercise and Rest.

Two pilots, two airplanes, both airplanes’ engines stop. One pilot has a parachute, but the other does not. Which pilot will work the hardest to save his airplane? The pilot with "No Option to Quit" will work the hardest because he is not willing to accept the consequences of quitting.

You have a reason for going on a diet. If you are committed, you will not accept the consequences of quitting. "Success Requires -- No Options to Quit."

Are you committed?       YES?     or     NO?

What is it you want to accomplish? If you want to lose 35 pounds or just to "lean-up", you need to know what you are after so you will know when you are there.

State your objective, clearly and concisely, (one sentence if possible).

What methods of food control are you going to use? The more specific, the easier, and the more likely you will stick to it, the better.

Master Diet is a tool specifically designed to help you control the food you eat. It tracks your progress, and helps overcome obstacles you might encounter along the way. It really is easy.

Master Diet can be used with our recommended program or any other diet you might whan to use.

What food control plan do you intend to use? 

Exercise should always be a part of any diet. No matter what exercises you choose, you need to be consistent throughout the diet period.

Master Diet recommends walking at least an average of one mile a day. You should be sure you are physically able to perform the exercise program you choose. It is a good idea to have a check up with your doctor before starting if you have any doubt at all.

Challenge yourself but be reasonable. Don’t choose something you hope you can do. Decide on something you know you can do. You can always do more, but you don’t want to fall short.  Falling short of your goal is discouraging while exceeding it encourages.

What type of exercise will you do? _____________________________________________

How frequently will you exercise? _____________________________________________

How long will you exercise? _____________________________________________

Rest -

Rest is a very important part of a diet program.  Too much, or too little can be detrimental to your progress.  The average person should get 6 to 8 hours of sleep a night if their activity level is normal.  If you are exercising more you should rest more.

If you are not exercising at all, at least stay active during the day.  Don't sit around and rest too much.  If you don't keep your body active you are upsetting every system in the body during your diet.

How to tell if you are getting enough rest - Take your pulse every morning before you get out of bed.  Do this for a week.  Take the average of these rates to determine your normal resting heart rate (Target Rate).

Then, each morning, if your heart rate is faster than your target rate, you did not get enough rest for the amount of exercising you performed the previous day.  Cut back on your exercise and get more rest until your morning heart rate is stays near your Target Rate.

Most healthy people will notice that they can gradually increase the duration or intensity of their exercise while remaining near their Target Rate.

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