A Three-Week Plan

If you want the easiest way to lose weight that will also get you started on a truly healthy path, try this: Follow the weight-loss plan outlined here for just three weeks. That will give you enough time to adjust to new flavors and will also allow you to see significant weight loss and other positive health changes.

The best approach is to follow the plan completely for three weeks. That means you should not sneak ranch dressing onto your salad, add egg whites to muffin batter, or have a bit of chicken with dinner. Only by consistently following the diet will you be able to reap all the benefits and avoid lapses that can lead to weight gain.

So let's get started! Here's what to do:

• Choose the day when you want to start your weight-loss plan.
• Weigh yourself before you start.
• Keep track of your weight during the three weeks.
• Write down what you eat. Keeping a food record and a journal of how you feel while you're on the diet will help you monitor your progress.