The first rule of the Diet Road is to lose weight safely.  What good is thin if you suddenly develop health problems, particularly if a health problem is a potentially fatal problem?  Yes, that can certainly happen, and we don't want that to happen to you!

Diet Rule #3 Devise a backup plan just in case you get hit with the mood to 'quit dieting'.  Begin your diet having every intention in mind to follow through until you reach your weight loss and fitness goals, because if you don't, you're apt to get caught in the Yo-Yo Diet Crossfire!  Yo-Yo dieting contributes to weight gain.  You go on a diet and lose twenty pounds, then you go off your diet and gain back twenty-five.  You go on a diet and lose twenty-five pounds, and you gain back thirty pounds - and so forth.  It's an endless dieting cycle that can eat up your life.  Lose the weight NOW and be done with dieting!  Your goal should be directed towards a Weight Maintenance Path rather than the Dieting Path.

Diet Rule #4 Ensure that your diet plan incorporates foods that you like.  Experiment in the kitchen by implementing healthier ingredients in favorite recipes.

Diet Rule #5 Check out the quality, taste and the calorie contents of diet-wise foods which can save you a bundle when it comes to calories and fat.

Diet Rule #6 Enjoy a fun activity to help burn off additional calories.  If it isn't fun, odds are, you just won't stick to it.

Diet Rule #7 Remain true to your commitment to your diet plan.  Keep in mind that weight loss isn't instantaneous.  You will reach your weight loss and fitness goals, and once you arrive, you will be a much healthier you!