Women have always been obsessed about the way they look. If they deny it, it's because they know that they look fabulous. But there's always a little voice inside us, telling us about all our little physical imperfections. That little voice, more often than not tends to focus on the one aspect of our appearance that most of us are least comfortable with: our weight! Yes, we are constantly bickering about how we would either like to lose some or gain some, the former being the more common one. We take all the necessary steps and follow all the fad diets that come up, but we end up disappointing ourselves, not because the diets didn't work, but because we don't let them. As young women in our 20s, we can and should be able to stick to a diet plan. This Buzzle article will help you out with that. Indulge in Iron Iron is one of the most important nutrients that our body needs. It gives us strength and helps in the formation and sustenance of pure and healthy blood. It increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood, which in turn, helps to keep the body healthy. So stock up on greens, grains, and all other iron-rich foods. Eat them regularly and you're sure to see and feel the change in yourself. Crave Calcium Calcium is the base of our body, literally. Deficiency of calcium can lead to the weakening of bones and teeth. If your bones aren't strong, it leads to pains and problems in the joints and simple activities can become difficult to perform. Eating calcium-rich foods is what will keep you from such conditions. Proscribe Excess Protein Protein, though extremely healthy and necessary for the body, if consumed in excess can prove to be detrimental for the body. Lethargy, tiredness, and fatigue due to excess consumption of a protein diet are fairly common. So, make sure that you do intake proteins because they are important for the wear and tear and maintenance of the body. However, don't overdo it. Control the Carbs Carbs provide us with energy that lasts a long time. They have a very important place in our daily diet, but unfortunately, even though they are utterly delectable, they do contribute to an increase in weight. No weight loss diet plan is complete without the advice of controlling the urge to binge on carbohydrate-rich foodstuffs. All of us become slaves to foods that contain high levels of carbohydrates because they taste so darn good. However, if you want to stick to a diet that will help you lose those few extra pounds, then stay away from food that have no useful carbs. Here are two articles which will tell you what kind of carbs you can consume.

• List of High Carbohydrate Foods
• List of Low Carbohydrate Foods

Avoid Alcohol Yes, avoiding alcohol and caffeine of any kind as much as you can will definitely help you to cut down on the weight. Plus, since you're just in your 20s, you can do without regular alcohol drinking. It is bad not only for your health, but also for your weight. So instead of taking in caffeine or alcohol, drink fruit juices! While you follow any diet, remember the cardinal rules of dieting: don't skip breakfast, eat a filling lunch, snack healthy between meals and have a light dinner or skip it if you're not in the mood. Good luck!