Weight Loss Diet Advice from
Anne Collins
Over the past three decades, I've helped
thousands of dieters to lose weight.
- I am a full-time weight loss consultant,
and nutritionist.
- I give talks on all aspects of dieting
and weight loss and I hold regular weight loss clinics.
- I deal with as many as 250 different
dieters, per week.
- Many of these dieters have been the
victims of fad diets, very low calorie diets, fat-burning diets, single-food
diets, diet supplements, expensive diet foods or weight loss aids like
diet pills, appetite suppressants and so-called 'fat-burning' weight
loss supplements.
- Many suffer from obesity, obesity related
conditions and/or yo-yo dieting.
Based on this experience, here are 4 suggestions
about weight loss diets.
1. A Diet is NOT a Magic Solution to
a Weight Problem!
Do not expect your diet program to lose
weight for you or to solve ALL your problems.
Remember, a diet is no more than a weight
loss tool.
To lose weight, you have to learn how you use it.
It's no good following it without thinking, like a robot.
When you start a diet:
- Be prepared to adapt the diet to your
lifestyle.
- Learn about diet nutrition and weight
loss issues.
- Read food labels.
- Get active!
Bottom Line :
Treat your diet like a weight loss TOOL, not a weight loss BIBLE.
2. A Good Weight Loss Diet Should Aim
to Improve Your Long Term Eating Habits
Any weight loss diet or weight loss program
that does NOT teach you good long-term eating habits will NOT solve your
weight problem.
- The diet should include all food groups.
- The diet should offer an eating plan
that can be followed for life.
- The diet should include enough information
to help you make informed choices on calories, fat and general dietary
modification.
Therefore, all fad diets, fat-burning diets,
single-food diets, diet supplements, expensive pre-packaged diet foods
and all weight loss gimmicks like weight loss patches, appetite suppressants
and 'fat-burning' weight loss supplements are not likely to tackle your
weight loss problem. Because none of these things will improve your LONG
TERM EATING HABITS.
The key question you should ask of any
weight loss diet, is this:
Will this diet train me to eat right
in the long-term?
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3. Successful Weight Loss Involves Making
Mistakes, Then Learning from Them
Many dieters are "all or nothing"
people. The moment they make a mistake they think they have ruined their
chances of losing weight and quit dieting, in despair.
This is a crazy approach to diet and weight
loss.
Instead, try this:
- Think of your diet as a 100 mile walk,
with no time limit. Take pauses whenever you like.
- If you have an unplanned binge, or departure
from your diet plan, relax, wait till it blows over and then go back
on the diet. At worst, your weight loss will be posted a few days. Big
deal!
- Set yourself small weight loss targets
- e.g. to lose 4 pounds, per fortnight.
- Remember: the slower the diet, the faster
the weight loss. Why?
Because you don't regain it.
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4. Hunger Kills Diets
Most dieters are obsessed with reducing
their calorie intake or the amount of food they eat. This is a mistake.
The truth is, hunger is Weight Loss Enemy
Number One!
Why? Because hunger destroys our motivation
to lose weight.
A full stomach is still our best protection against eating-binges, food
cravings and junk food temptation.
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The Anne Collins Diet Program
Like any good weight loss program, my diet
will not lose weight for you. Nor is it some kind of miracle
diet!
However, if you want to solve your weight
problem and learn about healthy eating it is probably the best weight
loss diet in it's range.
A Note about Healthy Weight Control
Fad diets, unbalanced diets, diet pills, diet supplements, weight loss
surgery and other short term weight loss methods are not recommended for
permanent weight control. The best way to lose excess fat and maintain
a healthy weight in the long term is to follow a balanced calorie-controlled
diet (that improves your eating habits) and take regular aerobic exercise.
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