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The best way to begin losing fat is to eliminate 'D I E T' from your fitness vocabulary. I still catch myself using that dirty little four letter word. Dieting is an outdated concept that frequently conjures up memories of self-denial and struggle.

Almost everyone I know has at least one diet nightmare story. When I was young and stupid my post workout meal was lettuce and orange juice. Friends kept asking if I was ok and after describing my appearance to me, I had to go look up the word 'gaunt' in the dictionary.

By choosing the way you speak and think about food and fat loss you'll shift the way you feel about it, and that's important, because food can be such an emotional issue.

Think Long Term

Whenever we think about our life plan we can visualize our passions and what we would like to experience, or accomplish. But seeing how those things might get done is sometimes not so clear.

A food plan is a good way to put some of the pieces of your 'how' puzzle together and clarify your vision. You'll be needing lots of mental and physical energy for work, travel, playing with the kids, to celebrate friendships, to walk, hike, climb, go boating, swim with dolphins, make love etc.

Create a Food Plan

It's not only a truth, but it's an absolute fact that one thing you'll be doing throughout your long life is eating. Here's a list of actions to take. When combined, they will create a powerful fitness food plan.

1. Create 'long-term' eating habits vs. just losing weight.

2. Educate yourself and apply sound nutrition principles.

3. Learn to handle your painful emotions and stress without food.

4. Reach out to family and friends for support and motivation.

5. Eat as soon as you're hungry and stop as soon as you're full.

6. Shift your focus from 'how you look' to how healthy you are and how well you feel.

7. Forgive yourself if you get off course.

8. Food = energy: Make your energy intake match your energy output.

Remember

Shifting from the old DIET model to a lifelong plan of action is possible with commitment, education, and support. Don't waste precious time and energy 'going on a diet'. Choose health, well being and fitness so you can fuel your passions for a lifetime.