According to a weight loss program that utilises calorie shifting or zig zag dieting called Fat Loss 4 Idiots, there are ten secrets to weight loss success. Here’s a glimpse at them:

1. Instead of 3 meals a day, eat 4 smaller meals. Wait 2.5 or so hours between each meal.
2. Eat Slower. Don’t eat until you’re full. Eat until you’re satiated.  Eating slower will give your brain time to realise that your stomach is full.
3. Get 20+ minutes of exercise every single day
4. Increase water intake. Reduce high calorie drinks and increase water, tea and sugarless drinks.
5. Reduce your sugar intake.
6. Reduce restaurant eating.  By eating at home you can control your portions and the preparation of your food.
7. Reduce Your Carb Intake. Processed carbs are the worst for you and turn into fat when you don’t burn them off. Go for good carbs instead of refined ones.
8. Increase your lean protein intake.
9. Shift your calories around. Instead of always eating a big meal at bed time, remember that you can have 4 smaller meals and eat fewer calories at the last meal of the day
10. Decide to make a lifestyle change! Every two weeks or so, take a few days of eating a bit more like you used to (within reason) to get the cravings taken care of and to trick your metabolism into high gear so it doesn’t plateau.  You’ll probably find that you crave healthier foods as you change your lifestyle. You’ll have more energy too.

Dietary choices are very important so choose carefully.  Visit Fat Loss For Idiots for more information. Members get access to the auto generated menu planner which follows this diet and makes it close to effortless to lose weight.