Diet vs Lifestyle eating

A weight problem is really a thinking problem because eating is a behavior and all behavior begins as thought.  Even if the thought has become so buried and unconscious through years of practice that it seems natural.  Habitual thinking creates habitual behaviors. Therefore, success with any change of behavior must  include a shift in thinking.  Below is an excerpt from the latest book by Dr. Ian Smith, founder of the Fifty Million Pound Challenge.  He says in the Introduction of the 4 Day Diet that "Loosing weight is 80% mental and 20% physical."  In choosing a new way to eat the first decision to make is to determine just what to eat. (Just as important is to also know when to eat and why you are eating --but more about that later.) Sacred and Fit does not promote a diet. People go on and off diets. We are asking you to cultivate a way to eat that you will sustain for the rest of your life. Admittedly, you may need to go on a "diet" to figure out the best eating plan for your body. The 4 Day Diet is one possibility. There is also "Eat right 4 your Type," a diet based on blood type. Weight Watchers based on points. Fat Flush Diet and South Beach diet based on phases. Which ever diet you choose, the key to success is consistency...finding what works and sticking with it. Over the course of the next 7 1/2 weeks you will be able to experiment with several different diets or choose the one you wish to use for the duration of the program. Either way, you will be charging it with a spiritual connection. You are not looking for a diet but a plan for eating within a healthy lifestyle. Your diet days are OVER!


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Have you chosen your diet for the 8 Week Sacred and Fit program? Have you also considered menus, shopping lists and preparation times? Please record this information in your Notebook.
(NOTE: Sacred and fit requires no specific diet program and you are urged to be flexible. However the week of fasting will require the use of a Juicer. Commercial bottled or frozen juices are not recommended.)

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Dr. Ian Smith: A lot of these questions are answered in my book The 4 Day Diet, so I'm going to post a synopsis here for everyone.
I want to share with you some great news about my new book that can help you reach your goals in a healthy, effective, and straightforward manner. More importantly, it will help you keep the weight off permanently, because it teaches you how to make lifestyle changes. No more roller coaster ride with your weight! The 4 Day Diet is really two books in one. The first half of the book deals with the common missteps that many people make while trying to lose weight. It teaches you how to set a proper weight loss goal, what's realistic to lose over a certain period of time, how to get motivated, how to avoid temptations, and how to STAY motivated. The second half of the book is the diet-the modular eating plan. This is a revolutionary way to eat that has produced tremendous results in those who have tried it. The diet is broken up into 4 day modules using regular, inexpensive food that you can purchase at any local grocery store. And to make it even easier, you don't have to count calories on this program as I have done it for you. All you have to do is follow the daily meal plans. These modules all have a theme and a purpose. There are 7 in total.
Induction (detox/cleansing)
Transition (to reintroduce all food groups)
Protein Stretch (to avoid plateaus)
Smooth (when you can have some formerly forbidden foods like pizza and French fries)
Push (the sprint just before the final stretch, back to a stricter eating plan)
Pace (a comfortable module for you to catch your breath)
Vigorous (the final module to lose those last few pounds)
The beauty of this eating plan is that every four days you are changing your eating style. One of the biggest complaints about most diets is that the food becomes boring after eating the same thing over and over. Not on The 4 Day Diet. You NEVER get bored because there's so much variety and flexibility in the food choices. Just think, every four days you can eat in an entirely different fashion. You will have no problems following this program. Just think-YOU CAN DO ANYTHING FOR JUST 4 DAYS.
What's also helpful is that once you do the Induction and Transition modules, you can decide the order in which you do the rest of the modules. And when you complete the modules, you simply go back and do them in any order that you prefer until you have hit your weight loss goal. With The 4 Day Diet, you don't feel like you're on a diet because the food is constantly changing.
The 4 Day Diet will not only get you to finally lose those stubborn pounds, but it will re-train your brain to get motivated and stay motivated. You will not only lose weight, but you will become healthier and enjoy all that life has to offer. This is not a short-term fix, it's about changing your lifestyle that will bring long-lasting success. The 4 Day Diet is now available in all bookstores, and you can also order a discounted copy at http://www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com. This is the plan that has helped many and it can help you too. I can't wait to receive updates on your success. The NEW you begins NOW!!!
Best,
Ian K. Smith, M.D.
 Washington Post online chat with Dr. Ian Smith