The Diet Ditching Guide to Natural Weight Loss, Stan Spencer, 2013, ISBN 9780983571704

After trying every diet known to man, you’re still frustrated when the weight doesn’t stay off for long. Maybe it’s time to change his attitudes toward food. That is what the book is about.

Are you an emotional eater? Do you turn to food when life becomes emotionally overwhelming? Don’t worry about what may happen in the future; focus on now. Relax your mind by focusing on the present, but limit that focus to a single physical sensation or perception. You can also try meditation or repetitive activity, such as mowing the lawn or vacuuming, to trigger the relaxation response. Eliminate thoughts like “I’m so stupid” or “Life isn’t fair” from your brain right now. Your way of thinking will become more rational and you will be less a slave to your emotions. Accept those things that you cannot change.

It is easier to avoid temptations than to resist them. Get junk food out of your house, or at least hide it. Start shopping for healthy foods at the supermarket. Decide, in advance, what you will do when you stop by the candy dish at the co-worker’s desk. When the craving strikes, think of something else. A craving is a psychological need, rather than a physical need. Look up the “calories burned calculator” online and see how much exercise it takes to burn the calories in a bottle of soda. Tell yourself that you are not interested. If all else fails, take a brisk walk. When faced with, say, a plate of chocolate chip cookies, mentally make them boring to remove the emotional need for them. Add a couple of hairs to the plate or add a little mold to a couple of cookies. It is not necessary to go so far as to mentally turn them into a bowl of toxic waste; keep it simple.

It is possible to eat less without going hungry. Add fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts to your diet. Don’t skip a meal; It will leave you tempted to snack on junk food. Get enough sleep and watch less TV. Physical activity will help speed up your metabolism and help you lose weight. The book also debunks a number of myths about weight loss.

This book is short, and it is excellent. This is weight loss without pills, special foods, or other gimmicks. It is highly recommended for anyone who has ever tried to lose weight.