Non-Diet Approaches

Weight loss need not revolve around restrictive diets - or food obsessions. There are a number of approaches to weight loss that typically involve addressing behavioral or emotional issues, and focusing on the pleasure of eating.

Shrink Yourself RECOMMENDED

This program is part of a 12-week online course that delves deeply into the emotionally-charged issues of food, weight loss, and body image.

The course is arguably the closest thing to getting a guided one-on-one course with a therapist. Working directly with someone is always the best option, but can be costly - online courses and workbooks can offer a good alternative.

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10 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Dieting
Before thinking about going on a diet - take a look at these thought-provoking questions.

French Women Don't Get Fat
This book and program is based around a positive, pleasurable and healthy approach to eating that involves changing many aspects of lifestyle.

The book by French-born American Mireille Guiliano became an instant bestseller.

Healthier Outcomes
Help from an intuitive eating coach encouraging people to stop dieting and helping them to overcome emotional overeating.

Surgery
This is becoming a popular non-dieting approach as procedures become less and less invasive. Gastric bypass, liposuction, and tummy tucks are becoming increasingly common. Some insurance plans now cover gastric bypass, but in general plastic surgery prices are expensive.

Improved nutrition and a more active lifestyle will provide the best outcomes.