As a national bikini and fitness competitor, each year I eat in a way that allows me to obtain a lean, feminine and tone physique. Now I will share with you the diet that can give you the body you have been wishing for….
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Now that I’ve peeked your interest and perhaps have you a little anxious I must tell you that the best diet ever isn’t a diet at all. I hope I haven’t let you down but the reality is that as consumers we are bombarded with these "new” diets: the “cookie” diet, the “juice” diet, the “beach” diet, the “packaged food” diet and the list goes on and on. These miracle diets are only fabrications of a smart marketing team that wants to take advantage of people that are looking to lose weight.
The best diet ever is not a diet, it is a lifestyle change. It is a commitment to eat well, get active and live a balanced life (emotional and physical). Let’s break this down further.
1. Eat Well
a. Incorporate nutritious foods (lean meats, vegetables and low glycemic carbs)
b. Eat 5 meals a day to increase your metabolism, as a result you will become a fat burning machine.
2. Get Active
a. Incorporate strength training into your workout. Strength training allows your body to build lean muscle tissue that hikes up your metabolism (causing you to burn more calories) and helps you get a “toned” look.
b. Break a sweat a few different ways. Variety is the spice of life and a major component to weight loss success. So switch up your routine to stay challenged.
3. Seek Balance
a. High stress can make your journey to weight loss an uphill battle as your body fails to recover as it should and certain hormones cause you to overeat for relief.
There you have it, the best diet ever. Any questions??
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Comments
Actually, Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet is hardly "new". I created it 34 years ago. More than 500,000 of my own patients and those of 200 other doctors have used it with excellent results.
Like so much of the nutritional advice I see, yours is quite reasonable and would probably benefit those who follow it. Unfortunately, most people won't follow it. That's why 65% of us are overweight. If you can get past its catchy name and do some research on it you'll see that my approach is practical, effective, and one that a great many people have actually followed successfully.
Sanford Siegal, D.O., M.D.
www.CookieDiet.com
Miami, Florida
Ozzie, great advice! After reading Dr. Siegal's comment, I must say that although some "diets" may have merit, they still fail to allow people to change poor eating and exercise habits. If people can succomb to "cookie" and other diets, they will never attempt to make lifestyle changes necessary to live healthy lives. And ultimately, we will never resolve health issues related to overweight and obesity. Keep up the good work!
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