The holiday season is full of opportunities to eat. The 400 Calorie Fix Diet can help you stay slim and even lose weight throughout the holidays. Below are easy meals and snacks to get you started today. It's time to eat your way thin and boost your metabolism with the right foods. This diet allows you to go low carb, low fat, or simply eat what you love as long as your meals are approximately 400 calories each.

Endorsed by Rachael Ray, this eating program allows you to lose as much as ten pounds in two weeks eating foods you'll enjoy. If anyone knows delicious foods are a must even when cooking and eating healthy, it's Rachael Ray. And one lady who testified to the effectiveness of the 400 Calorie Fix on The Rachael Ray show lost 6 pounds in her first two days. You can too eating by the 400 Calorie Fix rule. You can also jump start your 400 Calorie Fix with these delicious soup recipes.

Food is an integral part of celebrating and that usually means weight gain. Not this year. Follow a few simple guidelines outlined in the 400 Calorie Fix and you can be the envy of new dieters who make their resolutions to lose weight come New Year's Day. You'll already be slimmer despite indulging in foods like Black Bean Soup with Cheese and Potatoes, Roast Turkey with Gravy, Dinner Rolls, and desserts like Chocolate Chip Scones with Strawberries. The variety of tasty 400 calorie meals and snacks you can easily make and eat are nearly endless. And many fit well with holiday entertaining. Get more fast and easy healthy holiday recipes.

Prevention's upcoming book '400 Calorie Fix' will be released soon and you can reserve your copy at Prevention's website. This diet is for anyone who loves food but wants to lose weight. Simply live by one rule, eat three or four 400 calorie meals every day including snacks and lose weight. Want to start right now? Try these easy snacks and meals and get started to a slimmer you at your next meal.

Easy 400 calorie breakfasts:

Two whole eggs, scrambled in PAM or poached, a slice of whole wheat toast with a teaspoon each of butter and jam, a 1/4 cup of strawberries, and a cup of coffee or tea. Total of 395 calories.

One toasted English muffin with a slice of American cheese and two eggs, apple slices, coffee or tea. Total 370 calories.

Easy 400 calorie lunches:

One cup of stock based soup or 1/2 cup cream based soup with a 1/2 sandwich (see sandwich example below.) Total of 365 calories.

Two slices 45 calorie whole wheat toast, 2 teaspoons regular mayonnaise 2 ounces deli style turkey and ham, topped with a one ounce slice of swiss or cheddar cheese and lettuce, tomato, and pickles. One 100 calorie pack of chips or crackers, and an apple. Total of 410 calories.

One package flavored yogurt, one ounce mixed nuts, a banana, and two cheese sticks. Total of 420 calories.

Easy 400 calorie dinners:

One cup Dreamfield's spaghetti topped with 1/4 cup of with an easy to make authentic Italian spaghetti sauce, get the recipe, one whole wheat dinner roll with a teaspoon of butter, dinner salad with light dressing, and a 1/2 cup fruit salad. Total of 425 calories (depending on brand of dressing.)

One 4 ounce lean sirloin steak grilled to desired doneness, one small baked potato topped with a teaspoon of butter, a tablespoon of sour cream and chives, 1/4 cups honey glazed carrots, a dinner salad with 2 tablespoons light salad dressing, and berries for dessert. Total of 430 calories (depending on brand of dressing.)

Four ounces lean ham steak, 1/2 cup sweet potatoes sweetened with Splenda or other artificial sweetener, 1/2 cup green beans with one teaspoon of butter, one whole wheat dinner roll with 1 teaspoon butter. Total 415 calories.

Snacks under 400 calories:

Two cheese sticks and an apple, 190 calories.

One yogurt and 1 ounce of nuts, 210 calories.

One bag of 100 calorie popcorn sprinkled with a tablespoon of light caramel sauce, 150 calories.

One banana mixed with 1/4 cup mixed berries and no calorie sweetener, 140 calories.

Just remember that if you're unsure of a portion size or serving amount, you can measure the first few times. Soon you'll learn to eyeball the proper portion. Eating too much of a good thing will backfire and undo your diet success.

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Portion control...not calorie counting!