I just finished listening to a gym member rave about some new book they picked up that they just swear is the "BIG SECRET" to losing weight. This person went on and on about how easy it is to prepare the food, how much they like the options for food, and probably most importantly -- how much they enjoy the taste of the food.
I've been in the Health, Fitness and Wellness Industry for over 25 years. I've seen literally tons of fad diets come and go. I've seen just as many people rally behind these so called "big secrets" as if they were the fountain of youth. And though some stayed on the band wagon, many became disenchanted with diet "X" and moved on to the next fad. Only to rally around that one as the new "big secret", etc. I think you get the point.
What I'm trying to say is that the program that works, the "Biggest Kept Secret" is you finding a program, a structure that works for you. It's not the program, there are literally hundreds of diet books on the shelves of any bookstore. The secret is you. Are you willing to make the commitment to preparing your food in advance? Are you willing to say no to the abundance of holiday treats that will be coming your way shortly. And if you can't say no, only taste -- don't feast on dead calories.
There is nothing you can't accomplish if you truly put your mind to it. This is just a matter of taking baby steps and getting your feet wet. Plan one meal per day that you are committed to eating properly no matter what. In a week or so, make it two meals, etc. Next thing you know, you'll have your own Big Secret!
Here are two recipes to help you create your own "Big Secret".
1.) Steamed Halibut (Steamed_Halibut.doc)
2.) Baked Chicken Strips (Baked_Chicken_Strips.doc)
These tasty and quick to prepare meals are courtesy of Gourmet Nutrition by Dr. John Berardi, Michael Williams, and Kristina Andrew