I read this article in the March 2008 issue of Self magazine yesterday while I was at the salon and wish I could’ve taken it home with me! I’m going to look for it at Borders this weekend and maybe ask at the grocery store since it’s last month’s issue. This meal plan suggestion looked delicious, easy-to-make and easy to follow. Here’s the link to the online version. The magazine one is much more detailed though and even has this whole “food color block” explanation to help you eat healthy, balanced meals and feel full all day.

The SIMPLE plan for weight loss: Pick one of each meal, plus two snacks or one snack and one 200-calorie indulgence, for a daily total of 1,600 calories.