The Super Model Diet, Pg 142

How could you resist something with this name? I guess the jury is out on just how many supermodels actually use this particular diet, but perusing it, I have to give it the thumbs up.

Recommending low GI carbs, focusing on fitness as much as weight loss, and eating small meals more often is great advice. It also mentions drinking alcohol being a contributor to gaining weight, and suggests a list of good fats to eat and bad ones to avoid.

One thing I’m a little wary of is the recommendation for eating protein - yes, you need it, in fact, it’s great, but there are very few Australians who need to eat more of it, unless you’re a vegan or really strict vegetarian. Don’t think eating heaps of protein will help you lose weight, because it will put heaps of stress on your liver, and eating too much of any macronutrient (carbs, fat or protein) will make you put on weight, no matter what it is.

That said, this is really sensible article, and I like it’s style. There’s a two day meal plan which is actually good - heaps of food, lots of fruit and veggies, and plenty of real food. Hooray.

Maybe some of those super skinny supermodels should give it a go.

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How to motivate yourself during winter, Pg 146

Ever felt like you want to crawl back into bed and not get up, or is that just me? Luckily, article by A J Rochester has great advice about how to keep yourself on track during the cold, dark months ahead. I know it’s harder and harder not to hit the snooze button at 5am, and sometimes the idea of riding my bike to work is so hideous it’s hard to describe, but I never regret it once it’s done.

I’ve raved about A J’s writing before, but the thing I alway love most is it comes from experience - she’s not some skinny sporty chick who’s never struggled with her weight, and she knows what it’s like to want to make excuses. It’s all great advice, and even if you just read it while waiting in the supermarket checkout line, you should get something positive out of it.

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