Cheating 101

BACK TO BASICS, A QUICK & DIRTY REVIEW

You heard it from your mother many times, “Cheaters never win.” And she was right. But in this case, cheaters always win, because (winning means losing).  THE CHEATER’S DIET guides you in the art of cheating, helping you to be the biggest loser ever—up to twenty pounds in eight weeks.

The definition of cheating:
Isn’t “cheating” what always kills our valiant efforts to lose a few pounds? We’re so fearful of it, yet it feels so damn good. Who doesn’t like being a little “naughty” once in a while, honestly? THE CHEATER’S DIET erases the dividing line between good and bad food and turns the notion of cheating upside down, making it more acceptable in hopes of making food—really amazing, mouthwatering food—something you can actually enjoy.  You and your rear end will reap the benefits—and understand how to fit delicious food easily into your life, shop for it, and cook it. You’ll begin to see food in a fresh, new light, and those extra pounds will start to fall off and stay off. You’ll be able to bring balance between the “cheat” foods you love and a solid foundation of healthy basics.  And here’s a sneak peek how to start doing it:

STEP 1: Get a grip on your schedule.  You’ll be planning trips to the gym, stocking up on staples at the grocery store, deciding when to cook and when to eat out, and knowing when and how you’ll likely cheat during the week.

STEP 2: Reach for the best of the best.  In each chapter, you’ll understand how to fit great quality, fresh food into your life, shop for it and/or cook it easily and inexpensively. You’ll master how to plan for the week ahead—snacks, simple lunches and breakfasts, and quick, healthy weeknight dinners.

STEP 3: Strategize, write it out, and conquer.  Start writing or typing.  Painful as it sounds, keeping a food journal (and upping accountability) is a sure-thing to achieve success.  Even for those moments when cheating is inevitable—like eating out while traveling, special occasions, emotional eating and snack attacks—you’ll have the tools for maintaining confident meal and snack choices, staying proactive about your health and making great food work to your advantage.  You come out ahead because you’re thinking more strategically, playing the game smarter, not harder.  That’s what cheating’s all about.