How to Lose weight with the OatMeal Diet Plan

 Oatmeal has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce blood pressure, your body will benefit in other ways as well.The oatmeal diet  incorporates oatmeal into each meal, skim milk, fruits and vegetables. 

Steps to Lose weight with the Oatmeal Diet 

Eat 1/2 cup whole oatmeal at each meal. You may have 1/2 of skim milk with it if you desire. Along with the oatmeal, you can eat a small serving of other food. Try sticking to low-fat foods such as yogurt, pudding or 4 ounces of lean meat. Your daily calorie count should not exceed 1,200 calories per day.

 Exercise at least 30 minutes. Aim to include some form of physical activity 3 to 5 days per week. Don't limit yourself to typical gym-based exercises either. Vigorous house cleaning is one example of a non-traditional exercise that can burn calories.

 Eat a fruit or vegetable snack in between each meal. Your fruit or vegetable serving size for each snack should not exceed 1/2 cup. The fruits and vegetables you select should be low in both sugars and starches.

Drink at least 8 ounces of water every day. If you find water bland, try adding a few lemon or lime slices to it. Seltzer, club soda or tea can be used in place of water if you prefer.

 Return to your normal style of eating after 30 days on the oatmeal diet. Lean meats like chicken breast or fish are recommended, along with servings of vegetables and fruit. You should still eat oatmeal for one meal and incorporate an oatmeal-based snack, such as a granola bar. Your calorie count after 30 days can be increased to 1,300.

Only whole oatmeal can be eaten during the first full week on the oatmeal diet. Instant oatmeal and granola bars can be added into daily meals beginning on day 8.