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"Eat all your favorite foods! Eat as much as you want, of whatever you want, and still lose weight!"

Have you heard claims like this before?

This sounds too good to be true doesn't it?

That's because it is.

Here's what I say if you want to maximize your results:

Know and understand what you're putting into your mouth.

Am I starting to scare you? Well I hope not - you don't have to be extreme here, but you also do not want to rely on luck to become lean, do you?

Do you know why so many people are selling this concept to people?

Because people WANT to believe it.

I will say this though: If you are very overweight then "maybe" you will see some results if you go from eating two or three times a day to five or six...even if you are eating food with little nutritional value. (junk food)

But if someone is telling you this is actually going to lead you to the body of your dreams then, well...

I hate to spoil the party but it's just not going to happen.

Does the truth sting a little? Well, then I have some very empowering news for you. Eating high-quality, nutritious food can be enjoyable and even incredibly delicious.

Yes, it's true!

In the book Living Life Lean I address exactly what kind of fuel is going to optimize your results, but for now let's use a little common sense and agree to the obvious:

What you eat DOES matter.

Robert Van Gardner is the Founder and CEO of Vitality Publishing LLC, a company that helps people eliminate excess fat, while making breakthrough transformations in their physical vitality and overall quality of life. He's the author of "Living Life Lean: Discover How to Transform Your Body and Your Life -Quickly, Naturally and Permanently." To learn more and sign up for his popular 10 day course visit http://www.LivingLifeLean.com

I have just had a lovely weekend with old friends at one of the Proms in the Park. The food that we all took to share, yet again was supplied in an over abundance, as was the wine!

The evening was wonderful and at this year's event I enjoyed myself even more because...

There was no more guilt!

Have you ever wondered what it is that keeps you trapped, unable to re-motivate yourself when you had eaten something 'bad'?

It is the pattern of guilt . . .

- The thoughts that you 'shouldn't have eaten...'

- The shame of eating too much;

- The thought of how much weight you have put on;

- The thought of how 'bad', weak willed and useless you are.

With these thoughts you keep yourself trapped in a pattern of behaviour that brings only stress and the inevitable comfort eating. Its no wonder life is a struggle and permanent weight loss so elusive when your life is dominated by shame and guilt!

So here's how you stop the guilt...

Reflect on how much you enjoyed the food;

Tell yourself you are allowed to enjoy it;

Remember, one meal of excess won't be noticed on your hips;

Remember your motivation comes from positive thoughts;

Reflect on how much you enjoy the foods that gives you energy and happiness (your special fuel mix);

Reflect that without guilt there is no need to comfort eat;

Feel the motivation to eat the foods that lift your spirits.

Once in a while it is not 'bad' to eat foods that you have, in the past, labelled negatively. They may not be the best of fuel for your body but on a rare occasion it is not 'bad' to enjoy them. So enjoy them and see how easy it is to get back on track with you healthier eating habits.

Chrissie Webber is a published author, business coach and leadership trainer. As Managing Director of Life-Shapers Ltd she is developing her online weight-loss motivation company http://www.lifeshapers.co.uk into a franchise of Life Shapers Weight Management Coaches.

Her track record in the area of weight management is firstly a personal one. Following a lifetime of weight issues - at her heaviest, over 21 stone and a massive size 30 - she has personal experience of diets and their devastating effect on size and psyche.

With a background in nursing, psychology and business coaching, coupled with a lifetime of dieting, she developed and successfully used a series of models and tools that enhance weight loss motivation. Now over 5 dress sizes smaller and having sustained her weight loss for several years she has written a book about her motivational journey. Weight Loss, Life Gain - A Motivational Journey to Permanent Weight Loss was published in January 2008 by Accent Press.

Her Blog http://www.chrissiewebber.co.uk and free monthly eZine now offer support to others.

Herbal weight loss is all the rage for many avid dieters. Whether you want to lose a lot, a little or even if you just want to maintain a healthy weight, herbal weight loss products are on the top of the list of effective strategies. However, there are some things to consider before using this kind of supplement.

The first thing to consider is looking into how herbal weight loss really works. The herbs are helpful because the rev up your metabolism. Since this is the case, you might feel some side effects. The side effects include increased heart rate, nervousness and sleeplessness. Herbal weight loss is definitely not for everyone, especially anyone who needs to avoid stimulants.

If you consider how you feel when you work out you will be able to understand the unusual term. The body temperature rises and you actually feel warmer when you work out. The herbal weight loss products work to rev and heat your body to promote weight reduction.

Safe products are on the market but you definitely want to talk to your doctor before going on any weight reduction program including natural ones. Herbal weight loss products come in different forms, some safe, some not so safe.

Cayenne is a really safe herbal weight loss product that is usually added to give your food a little spice. The product helps you digest your food, making the process run faster and more effectively. It also raises your metabolism safely.

Green tea is one of the hottest products on the market today. Not only does this herbal weight loss product help you burn fat. It also helps you get your daily dose of antioxidants. It also satiates your appetite and gives you something to ingest that is really satisfying. Drinking green tea is a great way to lose weight.

Seaweed is an unusual supplement that has proved to do wonders for the thyroid. This natural herbal weight loss aid does a great job but since it does affect the thyroid you really need to talk to your doctor before taking the product, especially if you think that your thyroid is the problem causing the extra pounds.

Herbal weight loss products that should be avoided at all costs are ephedrine, herbal laxatives. These products offer temporary results but they also may cause serious health problems.

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The reason you can't lose those extra pounds might not be your diet. The key may be making an effort to break those bad eating habits almost all of us have. Follow these simple steps to avoid the biggest dieting mistakes.

1. Don't start any weight loss program without a plan. Put together a detailed plan of what you like to eat, when you like to eat, and how you will incorporate healthy foods into your daily lifestyle. Stick to your plan and you're halfway there.

2. Don't eat to soothe your mood. Do you eat to get out of a slump? Do you eat to feel better? It will only make it harder to lose the weight if you eat because you are tired, bored, or upset. Avoid doing this at all times.

3. Don't skip the veggies! Everyone should make eating fruits and vegetables a daily priority, not just those of us on a diet. These foods are naturally filling and low in fat, so be sure to make a conscious effort to include them in your daily meals.

4. Don't neglect exercise. Exercise should be the cornerstone of any weight loss regimen. Walking even 3 times a week is the perfect compliment to any diet, so be sure to get moving as often as possible.

Quick fix diets don't work in the long run, so be sure to plan yours around foods you can live with. Combine your perfect foods with regular exercise and you'll be well on your way to diet success.

Have you had enough? Are you ready to do something about it? Change your thinking and you can change your body. Your Weight Loss success story can start today! More information on easy weight loss and more is available at http://www.easyweightlosscoach.com