Healthy Eating Manifesto: Weigh Less ~ Savour More

Do you LOVE the good-life? Ready to kick up your heels and party at a moments notice? Feel comfortable in flip-flops or stilettos? Jeans or Black-Tie? Have you recently noticed those jeans are not fitting quite the way they used to?  You probably know what to do–maybe you even have a PhD in dieting? So—what’s eating you? Despite all your efforts, do you still need to shed a few pounds?  I Hear you Loud and Clear! Many people want to lose weight to improve their health and their appearance. There are way too many commercial weight loss programs on the market, most are expensive, capitalizing on the huge demand. Of those programs, many are ineffective. There is no magic potion, pill or program. Don’t be sucked in by empty promises or ridiculous claims of miraculous results. Each year millions of Americans and people from all over the world enroll in commercial and self-help weight loss programs. Health care providers know little about these programs because of the absence of systematic reviews. Many of the existing studies present the best-case scenario because they do not account for people who drop out of the program. Unfortunately, many patients and their doctors know little about the effectiveness and safety of these programs, either. In the short term results may be attainable but long term results are doubtful. The old fashioned myth of calorie counting and deprivation does not make for a healthy weight loss plan. Aren’t you just sick and tired of buying book after book, trying diet after diet, and still not experience the changes you want and desire? Imagine freeing yourself from the “diet mentality” and NOT feeling guilty about breaking the rules! I’m a firm believer that life is all about the yin and yang. I strive to find the balance that keeps me happy, healthy, fit and trim. While at the same time, not skipping a beat when it comes to having a good time! Well I have good news for you: I’m here to help and you do NOT need to overhaul your entire lifestyle. Changing your behavior and letting go of old fashioned beliefs are key to long term, successful weight loss and vibrant health. What will it take to stop focusing on food and weight and start focusing on loving life?