An ideal diet chart should be acceptable as well as sustainable. Making changes and modifications in one's normal diet makes it both. It is however important for the patient to understand that there are certain basics that have to be care of while initiating weight loss. For maintaining metabolism levels and initiating weight loss, you must:- a) Follow a strict dietary regime and set you body clock right b) Have small frequent meals and do not skip meals c) Not compromise on nutrition while trying to lose weight