What? Did I say losing weight is easy? Yes, I did. It IS easy at first, it's keeping up with it that's the problem.

Most anyone who has been dieting and lost a few pound looks towards the holidays with mixed feelings. You want to show off your new figure in that holiday dress, but you dread the temptation of all that holiday food. Even the most dedicated of dieters can give into temptation over the holidays.

Is it getting harder and harder for you to maintain your weight? Maybe you've noticed significant weight gain despite the fact that you haven't changed your eating or exercise habits? Do you exercise every day but can't seem to lose weight? Then, perhaps Syndrome X is to blame.

Eating out is a part of almost everyone life and being on a diet shouldn't prohibit you from enjoying this fun treat. Luckily many restaurants today offer healthy options and some even cater to different diet plans like the Atkins and South Beach Diets.