Being honest with myself helped me to lose 12 stone
LISA RILEY ON HOW SHE LOST WEIGHT
Dieting will always be a way of life for me now. People notice all the time that I’m careful but that is because I have to be. I am walking, talking, smiling evidence that with the right guidance, determination and self-belief – and a healthy dose of willpower – you can be the size you’ve always wanted to be.
Back when I was delving into my wardrobe and pulling out size 28 clothes, I never dreamed I’d be able to walk into a shop and pick up a size 12 knowing it would fit me. But now that’s my reality every time I buy new clothes.
And my God, I love it.I cried my eyes out when I first put on a size 12 T-shirt. It was the best feeling ever.
But I’m not the slimming fairy and I don’t have a magic wand.
I’ve called this my Honesty Diet because that’s exactly what it is.
You’re honest with yourself; other people are honest with you; and you’re honest about every single thing you put in your mouth.
You’re not going to find a magic weight-loss pill hidden here. The reason? It doesn’t exist. If you’re serious about losing weight, the only way it’s going to happen is... Eat healthier meals Choose smaller portions Move around more If you’re overweight, you’re eating too much. You’re also probably not moving around enough. I’m not one of those people who’s going to say you can eat
If you’re overweight you eat too much and need to move more LISA RILEY TIP FROM HER NEW DIET BOOK
chocolate and ice cream and still drop pounds because that’s simply not true. If you’re looking for a super-quick fix or for someone else to do the work for you, then this isn’t for you. I want to say up-front there are some bits you may find tough. Nothing worth having was ever easy. But the incredible news? It really does bloody work. Just look at me. This plan will be hard at times but it will change your body. If you want to feel amazing for the rest of your life you have to be mindful and honest about what you’re eating at all times. From Lisa Riley’s Honesty Diet by Lisa Riley, published by Michael Joseph, price £16.99.