| Just not eating meat doesn't mean that you lose | | | | memory; most people tend to overlook little snacks |
| weight. There are a lot of high-fat vegetarian foods | | | | and those can really add up. A good vegetarian |
| available, like ice cream, nuts, or "healthy" chips, | | | | weight loss plan allows you an adequate amount of |
| energy bars or juice drinks. Too much of these | | | | food since vegetables are very low in calories and |
| treats guarantee you'll gain pounds, whether you're a | | | | won't let you get hungry. Be sure to watch your |
| vegetarian or an omnivore. But a safe vegetarian | | | | portion size to make sure you're getting enough. If |
| weight loss plan helps you keep off the pounds | | | | possible, plan out your meals for the day, especially if |
| permanently. | | | | you're not eating at home. |
| What are your choices? | | | | Thirsty, not hungry |
| What are important are the food choices you make | | | | Your main beverage choice should be water; next in |
| over a long period of time. Vegetarian diets are less | | | | line are unsweetened citrus juices, green tea, and |
| strict than vegan ones, some allowing milk | | | | coffee. Other fruit juices are okay, but should be |
| (lacto-vegetarian), eggs (ovo-vegetarian), fish | | | | considered more of a treat than a daily requirement. |
| (pesca-vegetarian) or poultry (pollo-vegetarian) but | | | | Be sure to take at least 2 liters of water everyday, |
| no red meat. A vegetarian plan involves choosing | | | | and more if you are exercising. Water fills you up and |
| more whole foods like fresh fruit and vegetables, | | | | sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger, adding |
| whole grains, healthy fats like olive or sunflower oil, | | | | calories you don't need to your plan. |
| skim dairy products and lower cholesterol proteins like | | | | Snack time |
| eggs or gluten lower your risks of heart disease and | | | | In the vegetarian weight loss plan, if you really need |
| cancer while helping you lose weight. | | | | a snack, a safe bet is a piece of fruit, popcorn |
| Take Note | | | | sprinkled with parmesan cheese, half a cup of |
| Write down everything you eat to keep track of the | | | | oatmeal or dry cereal, fruit yogurt, or an open-face |
| calories you've consumed for the day. Don't rely on | | | | cheese sandwich made with whole wheat bread. |