Recently due to the death of Dr Atkins, the Atkins Diet came under scrutiny. Now Dr Phil's Diet is in the news. He's being sued because his diet is not helping people to lose weight like it's supposed to. I will not discuss the details of this litigation. The purpose of this article is that I feel that you should be wary of a fad diets even those endorsed by celebrities! Since these diets are highly visible, the temptation always exists to try them because it worked for a certain celebrity.

Unfortunately there is no easy 'miracle cure' for weight loss. You know that people spend a lot of money on these diets and there is no scientific proof that they will work and keep weight off for you in the long-term. People often look for quick and easy ways to lose weight. Like any thing in life, weight loss takes a little effort and commitment on your part. The only proven way to lose weight safely and effectively is through proper nutrition combined with regular exercise. Your body must be able to burn off more calories than it consumes.

The only way to keep from gaining weight permanently is to keep eating healthy foods and exercising regularly. Many people after they lose weight, they

There are a lot of good books on the market that discuss proper nutrition and exercise as the means to your weight loss goals, but which one should you choose? Hiring a personal trainer is expensive and that person may not possess the required knowledge about proper nutrition to help you lose weight. One all-inclusive and comprehensive fitness and health program that I do recommend is the Global Online Fitness and Health Program. Here you'll receive a customized fitness and nutritional program suited to you and created by fitness and nutritional experts.
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