When it comes to dieting and weight loss, it’s true:  What you don’t know CAN hurt you.

One of the hardest things for clients to overcome when they diet and are trying to lose weight is that they suffer from a condition known as “portion distortion”.  Essentially, they think that if it isn’t “big” in size, then it probably doesn’t have too many calories.  A number of clients I coach in weight loss are amazed to find out how many calories those “small things” are really costing them.

One of the concepts I teach is how to master “food swapping”, particularly when you eat out at a restaurant and fast-food drive-thru.  When you “know” what to eat, it is easier to continue your weight loss momentum and have predictable weight (fat) loss each week.

To help clients get a handle on “food swapping” and how to eat the better meals so they can stay on their diet and not blow it completely, I recommend the “Eat This, Not That” books.

If you’ve never picked up one of the four books that are available under this title, you should.  They are a quick read and an excellent resource to use and learn from, whether you cook and eat all your meals at home, or whether you frequent your favorite restaurants more than you should.   Read more...