You may be surprised to learn that the real secret to losing weight has been known for thousands of years.

Here is what you DON’T have to do to lose weight

1. You don’t have to feel incredibly hungry all day.
2. You don’t have to stop eating any major food groups.
3. You don’t have to replace any meals with liquid supplements.
4. You don’t have to take any secret ingredients, potions or medications.
5. You don’t have to join a gym or fitness class.
6. You don’t have to exercise several hours a day.
7. You don’t have to pay anyone any money.
8. You don’t have to join a weight loss group.
9. You don’t have to eat, or not eat, certain foods at particular times of the day or in combination with other foods.
10. You don’t need to have gastric banding surgery.

Here is what WILL HELP YOU lose weight

1. Eat fewer calories each day than your body needs for maintenance.
2. Weigh all your portion sizes and carefully count every calorie that you consume.
3. Eat every few hours to prevent hunger – three meals a day and three snacks. Avoid foods that are dense in calories so that you can eat more bulk.
4. Eat from all the food groups every day: a small amount of meat or fish, plenty of vegetables, one or two pieces of fruit, some wholegrain carbohydrates and some low-fat dairy products. Only avoid a food group if your doctor has recommended that because of a diagnosed allergy or other medical problem.
5. Cook the low-fat way by using spray oil, and baking rather than frying.
6. Save invisible calories by cutting out butter, mayonnaise, sodas, sugar and rich sauces. Choose low-calorie alternatives but always read labels carefully to see the precise calorie content.
7. Do some mild exercise every day: a thirty-minute walk is all you need to boost your metabolism and keep you fit.
8. Weigh yourself once a week and record that in your diary.
9. Only think about one day at a time and remember that every day brings you one step closer to achieving your dream.
10. Believe in yourself and be determined to reach your final goal.

I used this age-old method to lose weight seven years ago and have kept it off since then. Losing weight is never easy – it takes a lot of hard work and careful planning, but it is always worth the struggle. You can read all about my weight loss journey in THE ONE WAY DIET.

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