There is No Single Diet

I have had so many people ask me what is the best diet for weight loss. That is a question that is impossible to answer. The real reason is that there is no BEST diet for weight loss.

It is important to realize that we are all different, our bodies metabolize nutrients according to what it needs at the time. What one person needs more or less of in comparison to another person can only be done by a qualified doctor. Check out this book for information on taking care of your health through nutrition,Dr Weil's Guide to Optimal Health

That is why, when you go to the doctor, they take your individual test results. If we all required the same then no test would have to be taken and the doctor would just give us the exact same information that he gives to all of his patients word for word.

We know that doctors take tests to determine our individual results and then provides our individual needs for our health. So far, I have not said anything that you did not already know to be true. So if that is the case, why would you assume that their is one BEST diet for any group of people.

The truth is that you have to develop a relationship with your doctor, nutritionist, or other health care professional to determine the nutritional needs that your body requires for optimal function.

Remember We All Require Different Exercises and Foods

The absolute worst thing that you can do when exercising and eating right is to compare yourself to someone else. What works for one person, may or may not work for you. Each of us are created to be different, so therefore different exercises and foods will be required for us than for someone else. Check out Donna Richardson's book"Let's Get Real

How do you know what they are? I am sorry to tell you that it is a matter of trial. The only way to know for sure is to try various exercises and foods and see what works best for you. At times, it will be very frustrating because you may try several different things and see little to no improvement.

I also recommend talking to a nutritionist for what you should be eating on a regular basis. Especially if you are already eating what appears to be healthy. Your body composition may react one way versus another. Only a professional can give you a true answer to this question. Please whatever you do, do not rely on friends or worse yet the late night, early morning infomercials.

Take time to educate yourself on what exercises and nutrition is important for you. Habakkuk 2:2 says to make it plain and to write the vision. Therefore, I recommend that you put it in writing so that when you do take it to the professional you have something to show them.

Don't get discouraged when something does not work for you, it just means that you have to try something different. In doing this, you will become educated as to what works for you and how to have the best success.

It's More Than Just Calories

It really cracks me up when I hear people talking about how many calories they consume. It is not to say that you can eat as many calories as you want. I just have to wonder how many of you actually break down your caloric intake to each of the food groups. Make sure that you are getting all of your vitamins and minerals. Read Ask Dr. Weil

We all need calories for energy so we can get through the day. Miss a full day of eating and check your energy level, I promise that it will not be as strong as if you had consumed a reasonable amount of calories through out your day.

You just basically make sure you eat a variety of foods according to the food groups. The actual number of calories depends on how fast you metabolize and digest the foods that you eat. What that number is, I don't have the slighest idea and I won't try to guess. That is for a conversation with your doctor and/or nutritionist.

Remember that even if you consume the right amount of calories for your body to metabolize at its optimal level you also need to be concerned with other nutrients such as fiber, calcium, etc.

What Must I Do To Learn The Correct Exercises and Food Intake For My Body?

• I am not doing anything without consulting with my doctor, nutritionist and/or other health care professional(s).

Everyone has their own health concerns and should not do anything without consulting their doctor, nutritionist and/or other health care professional. Regardless of what the media tries to portray there is no one size fits all cure for weight loss that works for all people. If this were true there would not be a million different products and diets available. Two different people can eat and do the exact same program and get two completely opposite results. There are specific foods that may be good for someone and bad for someone else. There are exercises that are excellent for someone and detrimental for someone else. There can be two people that weight the exact same amount, but carry it different because of their body shape.

• I am studying the information that I am given and asking questions when necessary.

See letter a. above. Study the material that you are given. Keep a specific notebook filled with WORK OUTS and, FOOD JOURNALS, exercise demonstrations etc. See pages 73-74 for examples. Also keep a section for questions with space to write the answers for your doctor, nutritionist and/or other health care professional. See pages 67-68 for suggested questions. Do not believe something just because it sounds good. Do not be beguiled by false doctrine. Do the necessary research. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy, but it is simple. Eat a balanced nutritious diet and exercise.

• I am maintaining a continuous program and understand this is a lifestyle change, not a quick fix.

This has to be a lifestyle change. In order to do it right it can’t be something for only a couple of weeks and then you don’t make any permanent change. Remember learning has not taken place until there is a modification of behavior. If you do something for only a specified time you will have a benefit only for a specified time. You may lose 10 pounds on a diet, but as soon as you stop you gain the 10 that you lost plus another 5 pounds in addition. It is proven that it better to lose weight slowly a pound to a pound and a half a week. This can only be done on a lifestyle change. Don't put time limits on your progress because the possibility of failure increases. Also remember that it is important not to weigh yourself every day or even every week. Understand muscle weighs more than fat. This means that as you gain muscle the scale may not move or may even go up. Many do not realize this and become discouraged and quit. It is also important for ladies to know that their weight will fluctuate with their menstrual cycle due to the water weight during this time.

You can also read the sections, “WHAT IF I DO NOT LEARN THE CORRECT EXERCISES AND FOOD INTAKE FOR MY BODY”, “LEARN HOW TO MAINTAIN A PROPER EXERCISE AND FOOD INTAKE PROGRAM” and “THE TRUTH ABOUT LIES.”

“WHAT IF I DO NOT LEARN THE CORRECT EXERCISES AND FOOD INTAKE FOR MY BODY”, “LEARN HOW TO MAINTAIN A PROPER EXERCISE AND FOOD INTAKE PROGRAM”, “WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AWARDED TO ME WHEN I BECOME A GOOD STEWARD OVER MY HEALTH?” are probably the most important sections of this blog. Take a moment to re read what I have to make sure that you have a full understanding.


Think about the following
What questions do you have to ask your doctor, nutritionist and/or other health care professional and/or health care professional? See section “QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR, NUTRITIONIST AND/OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL”


What information have I been given and how does it apply to me?

What have I done to make sure this is a lifestyle change?