February 2003
The diet industry counts on our obsession and desire to be thin. Advertising gimmicks appeal to our willingness to read one more magazine article that claims new knowledge about how to look like the latest actress or model.
In 2003, forget about dieting and start adopting a healthy lifestyle. Eat more hearty foods that are high in fiber and low in fat like fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. Plan your meals so you don’t have to make last minute decisions when you are really hungry. Visit www.quackwatch.com for information on fad diets that will help you stay informed when you hear about the "latest" diet your friends are talking about.
A Healthy Eating Plan will not fail you. Focus on feeling more energized with the following checklist of what REAL eating will do for your body. For starters it will:
* Teach new food skills for life.
* Teach new physical activity habits.
* Focus on regular eating.
* Focus on eating more fruits and vegetables.
* Respect your body.
* Let you experience the feeling of fullness.
* Encourage eating a variety of food.
* Not make you buy special diet products.
* Avoid magical supplements claiming to burn fat while you do nothing.
* Allow enough calories to avoid feeling hungry all the time.