What Diet Equipment Do I Need?

Diet equipment? That sounds very intimidating—like you need a whole lot of stuff to start dieting. That’s not true, but having certain things at hand will help you achieve your goal weight. And, it doesn’t have to be expensive either.

Weigh Scale: The first thing you need will be a good weigh scale. Choose one that you can easily read when you are standing on it and one that appears accurate. Whether it is totally accurate to world standards does not really matter, as long as it gives you a consistent weight each time.

When you go to the store to purchase the scale, try it out. Put it on the floor and step on it. Read the weight it displays. Then step off. Give it a minute to recalibrate itself. Then step on it again. Does it give you the same weight as before? You may need to try a few different ones to get a consistently functioning scale.


Tape Measure: It is a good idea to have a fabric tape measure to keep track of your measurements. Often weighing yourself on a weigh scale does not really give you the best idea of how you are progressing on your diet. Some days your scale may not tell you that you are losing weight (possibly due to water retention on that day), but taking your measurements and learning that you have lost an inch on your hips may give you a more accurate picture.


Tracking Book: In order to monitor your progress, keep a little book handy to mark down your weight and measurements.

You should also write down what you eat each day so that you can monitor what is working for you. Some foods may react differently with each person’s metabolism so that when you eat those foods you may not lose as much weight.


Food Scale: Although it may seem like a pain to weight the foods that you eat, it is often essential to portion control. Having a food scale aids in this regard.


Diet or Recipe
Books: (Optional) If you choose to follow a certain diet (like the Scarsdale Diet, for instance) having a copy of the book outlining exactly how to follow it, and having a recipe book for meal variations, is a good idea. Of course, you can borrow the books from your local library, or get recipe ideas from the web, but always having the books in front of you when you need them (like when you are cooking) is easiest.

Exercise
Equipment: (Optional) Exercise is an important part of successful dieting. Having some equipment to aid in your exercise routine is helpful.

Even if you take up jogging or walking for your chosen exercise, there may be days when it is raining or snowing when you may not want to go outside. In that situation, having a treadmill where you can do your exercise indoors would be helpful.

You also may choose an exercise routine that involves a certain type of equipment, such as an exercise ball or weights.

Diet Center Memberships: (Optional) Some people find that joining a diet center gives them the guidance and inspiration they need to achieve a successful dieting outcome.

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