This diet is high in saturated fat and doesn't include the 5 to 7 servings of fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants and vitamins recommended to fight heart disease and cancer. It is also deficient in calcium and vitamin D which are both important for bone health. Cutting calories is a great idea, but cutting calories and exercising is even better. When people cut calories, their basal metabolic rate, the base-line number of calories the body needs to function, drops. Someone may be making the effort to eat right and trim the fat, but they are not losing any weight.
Exercise is the key to keeping the metabolic rate up and the calories burning.
When people age, their caloric requirements decrease, so it is important to moderate caloric intake and exercise to help maintain ones weight. Before you dig in to the next diet, consult a registered dietitian. They will assess where you are and work to identify ways to try to cut 300 to 500 calories out of your weekly diet so that you can realistically lose some weight perhaps without giving up that one favorite food. The website features healthy lifestyle tips, recipes and a list of registered dietitians in the United States.