Keeping your meals squarely planned out will enable you to more accurately control what may be the most important aspect of any dieting plan. That important aspect: Portion control. You have to keep control of just how much of a certain kind of food you are taking in and by doing so you will really give yourself a significant advantage when it comes to controlling your total caloric intake. When these important facts are combined with a solid and effective teenage weight loss program, you can expect a rewarding outcome.
Most American's have only a very vague idea of what a proper "Portion" or serving size is. Normally speaking you can ask 100 people on the street how large a single serving of green beans is and they will have no idea. You probably won't get a single correct answer either.