1. Relax

Do you feel bad about the way you look? Worrying about your diet or your weight won’t solve anything. Instead, start to think like a slim person.

* Imagine you’ve lost weight and feel and act that way.

As the saying goes, fake it til you make it.

2. Enjoy each mouthful

At mealtimes switch off the TV and pay attention to your food.

* Chew each mouthful carefully and notice how things taste.
* After a few mouthfuls, slow down.

You’ll enjoy your food more and eat less.

3. Smart Swaps

Colas, fry-ups and sweet or salty snacks are fattening and leave you wanting more.

* Instead, look for healthy options and eat them first.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are great for your body and will fill you up.

4. Understand your eating patterns

The next time you eat or drink ask yourself:

Am I eating because I’m hungry or for some other reason?

* Write the answer in your diary or journal.

You change by becoming more aware of the way you are.

5. Learn to appreciate natural food

Low salt and sugar free may taste boring at first but your taste buds will adjust.

* Try vegetables cooked and served in different ways.

You will soon learn to enjoy the subtle flavours of fresh food.

6. Track your progress

Don’t expect what you don’t inspect:

* A weekly weigh-in shows you what works and what to avoid.

7. Share your success

Blogs are a great source of inspiration and support.

* Write or tweet about what works for you.

You’ll stay motivated and enjoy your weight loss adventure.

These action steps add up to a daily diet plan that’s right for you. It’s a surefire recipe for RESULTS.

More at Innervision

Two groups of researchers recently presented their work at the International Congress on Obesity in Stockholm, Sweden. They studied a wide range of supplements, additives and weight loss products. Their conclusion? There is no medical evidence to show that supplements and weight loss products actually help you to lose weight. Most of these are a waste of time and money.

What actually works is simple. You need to follow a sensible DAILY DIET PLAN.

The best weight loss diet plan for you starts where you are.

And looks at where you want to be.

Easy Weight Loss

Ask yourself what you don’t like about your present weight. Then reverse your answers to get an idea of the changes you would like to see in your life.

What do you want to achieve and why? Picture it and imagine it.

That’s the R in getting Results: Rehearse the change you wish to enjoy.

You can hear how to do this in our diet podcast.

The Key To Losing Weight

The new research uncovered a surprising fact. If you want to lose weight it’s most important to get some support from other people.

A recent trial looking at 250 women in Australia found that just four group sessions over a year, plus telephone reminders, helped women avoid putting on weight.

There are several ways to get the support you need.  You could get your daily diet prepared by experts and delivered to your door. Get a coach. Join a group. Or use twitter or facebook to connect with the dieting community.

Your Next Step

What’s the difference between fat people and thin people? You may need to change the way you think about food. It’s not just what you eat but how you eat it.

If you’ve got an iPhone, iPod or iPad, check out our new app:

Inner Slim in 7 Days: Weight Loss and the Mind

Happy slimming!