The “no-diet” diet ditch the d word for good and lose weight

Ditch the D word – you CAN lose weight without it…

When was the last time you enjoyed a slice of chocolate cake or your favourite pasta dish? Yesterday? Last week? Just now? OK, now how about the last time you indulged in these and enjoyed them, without a wave of guilt? If you’re consumed by calorie counting and the latest fad diet, it's time for a rethink.

“The recent onslaught of restrictive, faddy diets disguised as ‘healthy

lifestyles’ has unfortunately promoted the notion that a daily portion of chia seeds washed down with a blended green concoction will catapult you to superhero levels of health,” say Eve Simmons and Laura Dennison, authors of anti-diet book, Eat it Anyway. Or, that cutting out all carbs, sugar and dairy will help you drop a dress size. Sound familiar? Read on for their tips that will have you eating what you want and laughing in the face of kale crisps.