How to Diet You may think you can lose many pounds by not eating, but that's not the way. To diet successfully, you must know your needs and try to adjust them. Never diet by not eating a certain kind of food, such as meat or rice. It's much better to cut down on everything. Go to tools to find out how much nutrients you need. This is also an excellent site for safe dieting. Things you need to know before dieting If you are pregnant, do not lose weight at this time. Weight loss is dangerous to a fetus. Children and teens less than 19 years of age should not undertake weight loss without the advice and medical care of a physician. For adults who are planning to lose weight, aim for a rate of weight loss no more that 2 pounds per week. If you think you're qualified, try these thress steps in planning your diet. 1) Pinpoint problem eating patterns. 2) Plan your path by setting goals for eating and activity changes. 3) Keep yourself moving, stay on track. The secret to weight loss Change your eating habits. The rest is easy! Accepting our limitations and applauding our skills is the surest way to "win" the race. The pain of regret about what you ate the day before hurts much more than the pain of discipline of deciding not to eat it. Don't set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you. There is a big difference between being disciplined, careful and attentive, and being obsessive. Copyright©Stephanie and Miyuki 2000