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Fast,

Effective: The 10 Laws of Losing Weight

By Dr.

Exclusive for

eDiets

For my guarantee to apply you must practice all, I SAID ALL,

of the Laws I am presenting. Notice I used the word “practice.” I

did not say “try” or “sample.” Serious weight loss that

is sustained is tough to accomplish -- unless -- you practice these Laws.

Practicing the principles will produce results and my

experience is that everyone is capable of doing what is required and thus

producing the desired results. How long it takes to get there is a very complex

issue. Every one of us starts at a different point. But these Laws apply to

ALL.

IMPORTANT!!! I have listed the Laws in order of importance,

from the least important to the most important. For the best results, start at

the bottom and work up. The average seeker of weight loss usually starts at the

top and gives up because she/he has not attended to the deeper and more crucial

issues. Build a strong foundation before you try to put in a window on the

third floor.

THE 10 LAWS OF GUARANTEED WEIGHT LOSS

1. EXERCISE -- A minimum of 20 minutes of aerobic exercise to increase the

heart rate three times per week. Talk to your doctor and start slowly. More

exercise is OK as long as it is sensible and balanced.

2. EAT HEALTHY -- Have balanced meals, more fruits, vegetables and fish, less

red meat and far less junk food. Vitamin supplements are OK if guided by a

nutritionists or doctor.

3. EAT LESS -- Conscious eating always produces a significant decrease in

food consumption. This can mean as much as 50- to 75-percent difference in some

compulsive eaters.

NOTE: One's ability to consistently fulfill and practice

Laws 1, 2 and 3 is dependent upon the practice of ALL 7 Laws below. Will power

and denial are no substitutes. The ability to sustain the practice of the first

three Laws is a direct result of practicing Laws 4 through 10.

4. SELF-EXPRESSION -- Being and doing your true self in action, words and thinking

is essential. Say what you mean, do what is right for you and live a life that

reflects your best talents and skills. This Law is highly dependent upon the

practice of Laws 5 through 10.

5. SELF-ACCEPTANCE -- A willingness and ability to love and accept yourself as the

imperfect and wonderful person that you are. Overcoming crippling self-hate and

extreme self-judgment and replacing them with compassion and a realistic assessment

of your true value. This Law is dependent upon the practice of Laws 7, 9 and

10.

6. MANAGE EMOTIONS -- The ability to identify, observe and productively focus and/or

express your intense emotions. This Law is dependent upon the practice of Law

7.

7. HEAL EMOTIONS -- Identifying, experiencing and working through your emotional

wounds so they no longer dominate your behavior, your relationships and your

sense of self. This Law is dependent upon the practice of Laws 8, 9 and 10.

8. MANAGE THINKING -- The ability to identify, observe and productively focus your

thought processes. Includes the awareness that most thinking is perceiving as

opposed to knowing. This Law is dependent upon the practice of Law 9.

9. HEAL THINKING -- Identifying, experiencing and working through your mental wounds so that they no longer

dominate your emotions, your perceptions, your relationships and your sense of

self.

10. SPIRITUAL NURTURE AND

DEVELOPMENT -- A willingness and

ability to connect and relate to the Divine Source -- God -- Higher Power. An

ability to allow that Source to guide your life and nurture your deepest needs.

This Law affects all other Laws. Your ability to practice it effectively can be

limited by issues either healed or avoided in Laws 7 and 9.

Question: Can you start with any Law and go from there to

the others? Yes you can. In fact that’s what we all do. The most

important point here is that you cannot eliminate a Law.

Question: Can you practice more than one Law at a time?

Absolutely. We all do. You can diet and eat less while you are working on your

spiritual development and healing your emotional wounds. One supports the

other.

Question: How fast can I expect results? I don’t know.

Sometimes some individuals lose weight quickly. Others need to grow spiritually

or emotionally before the weight disappears.

I suggest you use these Laws as an opportunity to assess

your life. Which Law “calls” you. Answer the call and see what

happens. Then ask the question again. For more tough-minded weight-loss tools,

please go to www.mattcoyote.com.

, D. Min., is a counselor,

organizational consultant, seminar leader and the author of books and tapes

that can help you overcome your obstacles to well-being. To learn more about

Dr. , click here. eDiets members can join Dr. for his

special chats the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. EST.

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