Mid-December is not a great time to start a diet. Between holiday parties, eggnog, sweets and “just one more piece” of pecan pie, losing weight this time of year is nearly impossible. Many of us at InventHelp don’t have the iron will to shed pounds during the holidays, but we do know of one invention that makes a perfect gift for the aspiring health guru on your list: the Diet Plate.

Do you know someone who knows the right foods to eat, but just eats too much of them? This InventHelp girl can certainly be guilty of this one, especially around the holidays when second helpings lead to third helpings. The Diet Plate®, a British-based company, offers a number of portion-controlling plates and cereal bowls for everyday use.

The Diet Plate provides measured sectioned or calibrated areas for the various types of food that make up our daily diet, such as protein, starchy carbohydrates, vegetables, dairy and fat. Dieters can still eat many of their favorite foods, but the plate encourages users to eat controlled portions to reduce calorie intake. Now, if your favorite foods are chocolate cake and potato chips, you may need to make some lifestyle changes!

A gender-specific bowl and plate system runs about $65, although there are holiday sales in progress now. Combining the Diet Plate system with the 8-week weight management course from Club Diet Plate helps to maximize the weight-loss benefits.

Think how much easier your health nut’s New Year’s weight-loss resolution will be to reach with your help and this invention gift!