Picture Perfect Weight Loss

The Picture Perfect Weight Loss plan was designed to create mindfulness and awareness of food choices by using pictures to better display the caloric content of various options.


Dr. Shapiro, the creator of this portion control plan, calls his program which he developed during years of counselling dieters, “Food Awareness Training.”

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Type – Portion Control

Are special products required? - No

Is eating out possible? - Yes

Is the plan family friendly? - Yes

Do you have to buy a book? - Yes

Is the diet easy to maintain? - No

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So how does it work?...

Dr. Shapiro based his Picture Perfect Weight Loss program on the idea that most of us cannot look at a portion of food and know how many calories are in it.Even when presented with two different dishes, we often fail to know which dish is a healthier choice.


He created a pictorial training guide to help dieters choose a more filling and satisfying portion of low calorie density foods rather than a small portion of very high calorie dense food that delivers lots of calories with little satisfaction.


This reliance on pictures is what gave the Picture Perfect Weight Loss plan its name. It is this central idea of being able to have a better feel for reducing portion size and being more mindful of what you eat that serves as the backbone of this diet plan.

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The Diet Plan...

On this diet the important thing to look at is portion size more than anything else. There are no forbidden foods, specific mealtimes, or overly strict definitions of portion control.


The most important tool in this diet is the food diary that you must use to record all of your meals and snacks for at least one week.


Dr. Shapiro guides you through an examination of this diary allowing you to take responsibility and gain control over your food choices. This diary creates an awareness of your current diet and habits so that you can better control future choices.


Picture Perfect Weight Loss program also offers a wealth of principles, tips, and lists that are useful for many dieters regardless of plan.


Dr. Shapiro provides a list of foods that are filling and low calorie, so that they make great any-time snacks and can be eaten in unlimited quantities.


Pictures, shopping lists, a restaurant guide, and an exercise guide are also included in the comprehensive diet plans.

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Is it good for you?...

The Picture Perfect Weight Loss plan is great because it is low calorie but not necessarily over restrictive of certain food groups. Dr Shapiro also advocates regular exercise which is crucial for any weight loss plan.


The strength of this plan is the encouragement to really take control over your food choices and habits, empowering you to make better decisions with more knowledge and foresight.


The food diary is another winning aspect of this diet plan because being aware of your diet habits is helpful for everyone, not just those looking to lose weight. It can also be a useful tool if you are dieting with another person so you can keep each other on track.


Picture Perfect Weight Loss program does not demand calorie counts or specific mealtimes or meal plans, which gives it an openness and flexibility that will appeal to many people.


At the same time, this may be a pitfall for some people who might need a little bit more structure to stay on track with their goals of portion control and calorie intake.


Though the Picture Perfect Weight Loss program was based on the idea of learning to recognize the caloric content of food through careful study and practice, many people may have trouble doing this on their own.

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Example Day...

Breakfast
• Small bowl of chopped banana and melon
• Smoked salmon
• Pumpernickel bread

Lunch
• Tossed salad with prawns and a light dressing
• Sourdough bread

Dinner
• Bowl of Manhatten clam chowder
• Pasta primavera
• Mixed berries with raspberry sorbet

Snacks
• Low fat yogurt
• Piece of fruit
• Rice cake
• Handful of almonds

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