A few explanatory notes for PDHL meal plans:

• Try to plan refined carbs (like bread and cereal) around your physical activity...if you exercise in the morning, eat carbs for breakfast; if you exercise in the afternoon, consider carbs for dinner.
• If your job involves a lot of sitting and little movement, stick to few starches.  Instead eat lots of fruit and veggies and lean protein during the day.
• Make sure your snacks are a mix of protein and carbs so that they keep you full, longer.
• Try not to eat anything within 2 hours before you go to bed.  This forces your body to use up the leftover sugar eaten throughout the day in your blood and to then burn some fat overnight.
• Remember any good nutrition plan is all about balance!  If you really like chocolate, it is okay to "cheat" with moderation.
• Accompany a food plan with a fitness plan for a healthy lifestyle (more on this in upcoming posts!).