1200 Calorie Diet - The Supplements

Now, I am going to talk about the "supplements" for the 1200 calorie diet. If you are just eating protein, this is Atkins diet, not the 1200 calorie diet and pure protein diet is not good for your health either. I am going to tell you the "inconvenient" truth! Protein provides you will all the amino acids and fatty acids you need to build muscles but they lack in fiber (except beans) and vitamins. You will need to get your vitamin from other sources. Besides, you will need lots of determination to follow through with the 1200 calorie diet program. That means, it is time to control what you eat and no longer eat all you want, whenever you want. A balanced nutrition is the key to a successful 1200 calorie diet. This would mean cold hard discipline like staying away from appetizers and sundaes. If you want to get fit and healthy, this is one of the sacrifices that you have to make.



So, where do all the vitamins, minerals and fiber come from? Simple...through fruits and vegetables. There is an old saying that goes like this: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. This cannot be further away from the truth. Apple helps regulate your blood sugar level and keeps you full in between meals. So, eating apples makes it easier for you to stick to your 1200 calorie diet plan. What if I do not like eating apples? Of course, apples are not the only solution. You can always substitute apples with banana, carrots and grapes. Fruits and vegetables are really different from protein because you can eat them as much as you want. In fact, the more the better. Fruit and vegetables make good in between meal snacks. They are sweet, healthy and rich in nutrition.

If you are not allergic to nuts, a handful of nuts should be incorporated into your 1200 calorie diet plan. The best types of nuts are definitely almond and walnuts. Avoid peanuts at all cost. A note about nuts - make sure you get those fresh, unprocessed and unsalted nuts. They might taste slightly bland at first but they are natural and I am pretty sure you will soon get used to them as a part of your 1200 calorie diet program.

One last thing, portion control. This is one of the skills you must learn especially when you are eating out. Be careful with this one because one appetizer at any given restaurants can easily cost you a whopping 2000 calories. No kidding! This certainly does not fit into your diet plan. SO, avoid them at all costs.