Be sure to share this episode and put into practice everything he suggests for the best possible results and as the professor says, be sure to get your questions in below using the facebook comments… You may even get a mention in the next episode!

In this post I wanted to share with you the images which for me really do create an emotional responce in the body. When I see these images, they just seem to do something and when I’ve posted them on the facebook page, they’ve recieved the most amount of ‘likes’ and comments. This is wht the facebook page is so useful, remember it acts as a trigger. One minute you’re lacking in motivation and the next I’ll post a blog, say something or add something that will pick you up and get you right back in the frame of mind you should be. Well I hope so at least…

NEW: Just added video version of this motivational post

I really hope you enjoy these and share this with your friends. Remember, try put a smile on someone else’s face every day! Let me know in the comments which one is your favourite and why…

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Maybe it’s time I grow my hair back?

Hmm.

Karl Pilkington & Jude Law report from the Vitality Show! lol (not our words)

From the second you’re inside, you get the instant impression it’s going to be a fun day. There are stands offering all sorts of treatments, foods, health testing and plenty more besides.

After walking around for about ten minutes, Justin spotted some water basins, pots of sticky stuff and was seduced towards the stand like a bee to honey…

While a lot of the stands are great for overall health, not all of them applied to The Lunch Box Diet, but this one did and Justin was really keen to get on camera and make a video…

http://www.kinetic4health.co.uk/

We met some really great people. The great thing about the Vitality Show is that it’s just filled with people who are trying to help others and that’s why it’s such a great place to hand out. I’m always talking about your ‘circle of influence’ and when you have thousands of people wanting around you who are obviously wanting to improve their lives, it just makes you feel good.

Since we were only up there for the day, we didn’t get a chance to listen to any of the speakers, but the show also offers free talks, where you can listen to experts chat about their topics and motivate others which is great!

Now I’m not exactly sure what this bear was promoting but Justin was really excited about having the chance to get an arm wrestle with him.

Lord Vs The Big Bad Bear = Who Won?

I’ll let you guess who won…

Quickly after we headed on towards the back of the exhibition hall only to find celebrity chef Ed Baines (Britain’s Best Dish) finishing up his cooking demonstration. So at the show, as well as being able to buy healthy grub, you can also learn from the masters at their game.

We had a chat for a little bit, told Ed about the Lunch Box Diet and he said he would be happy to put together his very own Lunch Box Diet combination, so watch this space – “Britain’s Best Lunch Box” here we come!

I'll let you know when Ed creates his own Lunch Box Diet box! Yey!

While the majority of the show is pretty healthy, you do find quite a few treats that would give you a complete sugar overload and since we’re still in the 30 Day Challenge, this was pretty tough to resist!

Resist, resist! I love those long sweets. Oh and check out my top hat! lol

If you’re currently using The Lunch Box Diet, you’ll know how important it is to use the dressing group of your box to really power up the flavour and we stumbled on this AMAZING stand which offers premium quality oils. It gets my taste buds exciting just talking about this one. These tasted amazing from just a small amount. In fact, I loved them so much I made a video…

After grabbing some food, making some more great contacts and soaking up more of the atmosphere, we wandered around and really got excited by a lot of the new products that are being made available.

Towards the end of the show we spotted a stand that offers more great dressing for your lunch box. Since most of them have taste testing, we dipped into to these and they’re great!

Have you been to the Vitality Show before? What about next year? Maybe we’ll meet you there. What looks most appealing and do you think that we look Jude Law or Karl Pilkinton? Your comments please…

Recently I was writing a previous post and I made a note to write this one.

So I was sat on the train again heading back from London and the conversation went a little bit like this…

Fun Exercise Train Chat…

Lady 1: “Yes, I’m doing these squats at the moment, they really make you work hard”.

Lady 2: “I need to start exercising, but I just don’t find it fun, for me it needs to be fun or I just won’t do it”.

Now there are two types of thought among trainers out there and I’m a little bit split on this one… One group of trainers say that exercise isn’t meant to be fun, but should instead simply get results, whatever it takes. They’re firm with their belief and use a strict protocol based on the need of the client, the result they want and the fastest way to achieve that result. I respect that.

Others feel that a fun element should be developed into every session. Of course, for some, any exercise even the slightest jog might be be classed as ‘the worst thing to do on earth’.

Personally, I use a programme based on my goals and build in exercises that I enjoy, but would certainly take part in other activities that were more fun based, just because I enjoyed them even if they weren’t moving me closer to my goal in the quickest time possible.

Let’s take Zumba for example (Dance based class). I would say that this is definately classed as a ‘fun’ type of exercise. It’s soooo popular and I have NOTHING against it, let’s make that clear. But let’s break it down to say 20 people that are in that ‘Zumba’ class.

Each of those 20 people has their own specific goal. One might be there to gain more energy, the other for their health, another purely for the social side, but the majority I would say would be there for weight loss and fat loss.

Now, I’m not saying that Zumba is not effective exercise by any stretch of the imagination. However, the results that let’s say ‘Sarah’ in that class wants could be quicker achieved with a more specific program to her, but it entirely depends on whether Sarah is even aware of this and would prefer an alternative or is more motivated by the ‘fun’ element. Finding out what really motivates Sarah is really, really important.

Sarah’s goal to get from A-B (if she has set a goal), could could be 3, 6, 9 months or never depending on what she’s actually doing during her training time.

For example, let’s look at 5 different ways that Sarah could get fit, healthy and lean (this list could have easily been 100+ strong and then some!) For arguments sake, her goal is fat loss. We now know she likes fun exercise, but the priority is to get to her goal as quickly as possibly, so she’s willing to fore-fit an element of the ‘fun’ for that result.

Now, just like comparing the amount of calories in a Mars Bar to the calories in bag of vegetables is silly, it would also be silly to think that each of these activities will bring the  the same result on the body for Sarah.

Simply by adding in healthy nutrition to her exercise which will COMPLIMENT her gym sessions, not take away from it, this will give her a boost in results.

It’s worth mentioning here that most nutrition programs DO NOT take into account whether you’re exercising or not, because they’ve not been developed by those in fitness. In Lunch Box Diet the ‘Active Carb’ portion (Group D), is important since it gives you that extra fuel you need for your workouts as well as the right nutrients to absorb protein from the other food groups. Click here to get started…

This is why it’s critical to ensure that you stick to the guidelines provided in the Lunch Box Diet system to make sure you’re getting everything you need for your exercise sessions.

Okay so back to ‘Sarah’.

So the question is, which one will bring the fastest results? Well, depending on the intensity she’s working out, the group of exercises she’s performing and her nutrition (LBD), the full body weights session would provide her with increased muscle, work her heart and lungs and make her stronger. This would be my choice to test, but I have had different results with different clients. There are quite a few other factors to consider. You may be working around injuries, different body types react to different things and so forth. The nutrition element is obviously massive which is where most fall short of results.

Back to the Zumba…

Again, I have nothing against Zumba on a beginner level, just as much as I don’t have anything against swimming, walking, or badminton – in fact I play badminton from time to time, don’t tend to swim and well everyone walks (but some people walk specifically for exercise and don’t step it up a gear and wonder why they don’t see results).

But I wouldn’t want ‘Sarah’ to do Zumba 3 x per week to help her get to her goal in the quickest time as possible. Why?

Well, there’s two things that are likely to happen. First of all she might not see the results as quick as she wants and lose motivation and then label all ‘exercise’ as something that ‘doesn’t work for her’ which is wrong, but also because what’s best for her body is to build muscle to burn fat and in the long term what this class will do is actually break down muscle just as would going on the x-trainer or bike for long periods of time….

The more time this is repeated, the more chance this person is going to develop a boredom, frustration and negative association to exercise.

Back to the topic of ‘fun’.

As an introduction to exercise I think it’s important to make activities fun. But what someone wants and what someone needs are two completely different things. Plus with so much crap talk of ‘I don’t have enough time’ when actually ‘if I cut out using facebook, watching trash TV’ is reality then surely it’s important to make the best use of our time when we do exercise.

Normally the truth of ‘I don’t have the time’ translates to ‘I don’t really want to do it’. And I know some of you may be shouting at this blog post saying that’s not true, and there are exceptions, but normally if I get a time diary from people, I can easily shift and move things around, you just need to think differently when you plan out your days.

The thing is, we’re all at a different point in our fat loss journey and as you move along it, you may start to enjoy the things that initially didn’t feel were fun. This comes when you push yourself outside of your comfort zone.

It’s up for you to decide what’s more important for you at the end of the day. You may opt for all out best results and forefit some of the fun (if you don’t find exercise fun at all). You may want to opt for just fun exercise, but know that it make take a bit longer to get to your goal. I will do a post in the future with fun exercise ideas too!

I’d love to get your thoughts on this. Do you think exercise should be fun and are you willing to fore-fit some of the time it will take to get to your goal in order to make it so, or do you just want the best results in the quickest time, whatever you have to do… It’s time for you to comment.

Remember, if you’re not currently using my Lunch Box Diet, you’re really missing out, especially if you’re exercising as it’s PERFECT to compliment your gym time. Plus you’ll get access to the VIP area where you get amazing support from the members who are using the plan. Click here to get started…

Here are some of those potential reasons you may have encoutered or are certainly ones to watch out for…

Weight / Measurements

It’s time to weigh yourself or be measured. You think you’ve been doing great and you probably have, but then you get the stats and they’re now showing the results you expected.

SOLUTION: First of all, don’t discount the fact that the measurements or data could have been taken incorrectly. Another reason is that there’s so much more going on in your body when you’re eating well and exercising. It may take some time for the results to gain momentum or it just might mean you need to change a few things around. If you turn back now to your old ways, you will only be at the same point you are now at a later date. This is very important to remember.

Sabotage now will results in weeks, months if not years of more work, the work that you just spent time and effort into putting into up until now. No, you hold your head high, stick with it and carrying on working your butt off – if you turn back now, you may as well look up at your calender and plan all of your tired, stressed and moody days again becuase they WILL come around as quick as you could imagine if you turn back now. Use a different way of measuring yourself, or if you felt amazing in your clothes and how you felt then ditch the scales and measuring and go on how you feel in yourself! This journey isn’t about about a number, a measurement, it’s about you as a person and how you feel from the inside out.

If you haven’t already watch the FREE webinar They Want You Fat, you should immediately register for this today…

Friends / Family / Work

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, environment is everything. If for some reason your environment has changed then this could be one of the reasons you’ve veered off your plan. This could be a change in job, a location change. For example. You used to work in an office with colleagues around you who ate healthily. So, you ate well. Then all of a sudden you get moved to a different office or area and you’re sat next to people who eat rubbish all day and keep offering you temptations. If you stand in front of a dog with your hand out with snacks, it will grab that food and eat it. We all all human. Resisting temptations is tough, especially if you’re still eating and craving sugary and fatty foods so romoving yourself from situations is incredibly important.

SOLUTION: Try and change your surroundings and either put them back to their original ways or find a healthier environment for you. If you’re a parent and your child comes home and tells you they’re being bullied and after trying to sort out the problem it continued, you would move the child out of the school, because you wouldn’t want your child to be in that environment. If I could see your working day, I might be inclined now to take you out of your environment. Would I? Ask yourself that one!

Holidays

So, you were working out, eating well, and then you had your holiday away. You let yourself go, ate the wrong foods and just relaxed. Your body reverted back to its old ways on holiday and now you’re back, you just can’t get back into the swing of things.

SOLUTION: Well, first of all, next time, always book a training session in before you go away and pay for it, that’s a perfect way to get you straight back on track. Otherwise, you need to set yourself a target of how you were before you went as your first goal. Now if you’ve been away for a week then the ‘damage’ is probably not as bad as if you’ve been away for two weeks. So give yourself a week / two weeks of intense workouts and being very strict. You WILL be back on track in that time. But you need to make the first step, today!

What are some other ways that you might sabotage your fat loss journey and maybe do you have some tips for overcoming them? I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback on this post…

So much temptation around at stations. A cookie wagon offering sugary bites, Burger King on one side and and more unhealthy temptations on another. I opted for a wholemeal turkey and guacamole bagel which will sort me me over until I get home…

I have been sat in an interesting meeting today with Justin Lord about the potential of helping hundreds of thousands of people change their lives. I don’t come up to London often, and I’m not sure whether I’m warming to it or not… Maybe one day.

In the meeting, we were chatting about how important it is for those looking to improve their bodies to know at what stage of their fat loss journey they’re on. It’s almost like a computer game. Now I played video games from age 16-21 professionally and I can tell you now it’s a damn quick way to put on fat working in that industry, but this isn’t about actually playing games (well unless it’s a fitness game, but you’ll see more about that soon!).

Wherever you are now, have a think for a second and decide in your head, how long you think it will take to reach your ultimate goal and maybe what’s beyond that goal.

As trainers, we’ve both taken people from beyond their initial expectations in terms of results. For example, I’ve trained many people who initially wanted to lose weight, but then they went onto become personal fitness trainers themselves. Now that’s change. Did you think that the person in question thought that would happen? No. Why did it? Because they had moved along a path and it presented itself, but only after moving through different stages. Everyone is at a different stage. The end goal isn’t always the same and the stages aren’t the same, but there are always stages and a goal for everyone.

Let’s look at a potential timeline of someone going through their stages of exercise:

Fitness Timeline For ‘Sarah’?

REMEMBER: A sense of achievement is accomplished from moving up every stage.

Stage 1: Walking

Stage 2: Fitness Console Fitness Game (Wii)

Stage 3: Exercise At Home With Weights

Stage 4: Induction At Gym

Stage 5: Joins Basic Fitness Class

Stage 6: Increased Intensity Fitness Class

Stage 7: Personal Training

Stage 8: Half Marathon

Stage 9: Advanced Bootcamp

Stage 10: Athletic Training / Competition

You may see yourself fitting in any one of these stages, and for you, there’s a possibility that you could have entered stage 4 initially and jumped to stage 6 within a short amount of time. The trouble is, a lot of people stay with a stage for too long. Yes there needs to be a certain amount of time to develop muscles and skill, but normally 4-6 weeks is enough time to move up a stage, unless you’re specifically training for an event.

This is great for your motivation because we’re breaking down your bigger goal into baby steps. I can pretty much guarantee that some reading this may never think of athletic training and that’s fair enough, but that won’t happen if you haven’t reached a certain stage. You need to move through the stages until it’s even a thought – until your fitness increases and in your head you start to want to challenge yourself to the next level.

Now let’s look at the 10 stage timeline on a nutritional path…

Maybe you’re someone who currently eats white bread, eats microwave meals and has 2-3 takeaways per week. We need to move you up the stages on a route to optimum nutrition. If you’re not moving up those stages, you’re not going to win the game of your body! Think of it like a computer game!

Let’s look at how someone’s timeline, stages or baby steps might look…

Nutrition Timeline For ‘Sarah’?

REMEMBER: A sense of achievement is accomplished from moving up every stage.

Stage 1: White Breads, Takeaways, Drinking Pop Daily

Stage 2: Granary Bread, Microwave Meals, Diet Pop

Stage 3: Brown Bread, High Fat Homemade Meals, Squash

Stage 4: Wholemeal Bread, Healthier Home Meals, Desserts

Stage 5: Rye Bread, Healthy Home Meals, Healthier Desserts, Water

Stage 6: No Breads, Optimum Nutrition Meals, Purified Water

Jumping from stage 1 to 6 for most people in a very short space of time is very difficult. In fact, even jumping from stage 1 to 3 takes for you may take a lot more discapline than most. Everyone is different. I’m not saying it’s not possibly, but most need to have a period where they make small gradual changes.

Now along each of these stages you’re getting healthier and healthier. Maybe you fell off your diet plan in the past because the change was too rapid? This is why the Lunch Box Diet works well because you can build up your boxes over time and take it to the next level, in your own time, and as explain earlier in the post, this can be done with your exercise too.

So the moral of this post is… Don’t take your goal and think it’s HUGE and unreachable. You’ll get a massive sense of satisfaction from hitting any one of your stages or baby steps. Reward yourself for doing so and you can build up over time. Take each step at a time.

You may want the movement from stage to stage to be weekly, monthly – whatever works best for you, but know that the sooner you reach the next stage, the healthier you will become. When my dieters create a box per week, that’s GREAT, but they feel better when they do two, and then three and then five days a week and you’re feeling amazing.

Did you find this post useful? If so let me know in the comments below and what stage would you say you are with your fitness and nutrition?

It got me thinking of how much things have changed since when I was overweight and never really wanted to get up and exercise at all. Now, if I miss a few days, I really notice it. This is where if you’re not careful you can really start to go on a downward spiral. I’ve found myself eyeing up unhealthy food hanging around the house, but my lunch box, yet again, kept me on track…

Remember that while exercise is a really important part of your overall routine, it’s the nutritional choices you make that will really keep you lean and preventing putting on fat. Don’t beat yourself up if you do pick something wrong, but make the next meal healthy. Sabotaging an entire day from one mishap should not be your strategy.

Stay motivated by keeping your surroundings positive. Put on that audio file, read that book you’re still half way through and start researching what you can do when you do get back on track.

Actually part of the reason I wanted to write this post was to help you, but also to help myself… and it really does knowing that you’re reading and hopefully getting motivated from my own experiences on my continued journey and wherever you are.

So, if you find yourself injured, sick or just tired and drained… don’t let unhealthy food be a comfort, find comfort in this community, the blogs, other books, videos, anything that brings you back up. Make a note on a scale of 1-10 of how you’re feeling and ask yourself, what would take me up a notch or two. I always ask myself, if I were giving a friend advice, what would I say to advise them? I try and then advise myself.

Partly it’s about conditioning of your mind, part motivation from those around you but most of all from noticing when you’re slipping.

Do me a favour, let me know in the comments below how you normally tackle time away from the gym when you’re poorly, injured or just not in that state of mind? I’d be interested to know…

Amazing things can happen in such a small space of time and where in your head the end result may seem way off in the distance, in reality MAJOR things will happen to you in just 30 days.

The first step is understand that you need to break this image in your head of how long, hard, and drawn out this whole process you think it’s going to be into small chunks of work and sense of achievement that act as building blocks. You build on each success, and every brick you lay down, every exercise session, every healthy meal is moving you one step closer to the confidence, happiness and the life you want.

This way you get progress at each milestone as opposed to feeling like it’s a constant uphill struggle that you don’t see the payoff until the final day. It just doesn’t work like that and that’s what most people find it hard to grasp.

I am often emailed by those who know that my nutrition plan works and know that pretty much everything I recommend works if they use it, but they just can’t get started. It’s almost like a block of wood jammed in front of the car wheel stopping it from moving.

Reading images like this can give you the motivation to lose weight

So, before I head out for this meal (I’m not sure when you will end up reading this post) I really wanted to write this post for anyone who is really struggling to get the ball rolling so to speak. I think if you follow this little formula I set out it will really help you.

This is not about you using my diet, or any of my products (though you will love them!) – it’s just about you getting started on whatever is right for you. I just want to to do something to move you forward, today.

Simon’s ‘Finding The Motivation To Lose Weight’ Formula

So, the first thing we need to agree on right now is that you are going to take one action per day for the next 7 days. That’s all I want you to do. One step today, another step tomorrow and another one for the following five days. Don’t simply read this and not take action. You must actually do each step and trust me you will thank me in the end. Agreed? Okay great!

Motivation Step 1 / Day 1 – The Walk

Okay, I want you to take yourself for a walk. You have to be on your own. I want you to take yourself to a place that is very peaceful and you really enjoy. For you this may be a park. In your head now you should know of that place pretty quickly.

There can’t be any distractions. This is YOU time. I wan you to take a note pad with you and write down all the reasons why you want to lose weight / fat. Remember, fat loss is part of the process to get [blank]. This might be happiness, confidence. But be clear on it.

Also write down (on a separate piece of paper) all of the things you’ve tried so far that you didn’t follow through on. Once you’ve written them all down. Screw up the paper, throw it in the bin and put that in the past, because chances are you’re holding on to these an an excuse to why you can’t start your journey again. Once it goes in the bin, it’s over!

Now write down all the things that you want to try, but don’t have the courage to try because of the games your head is playing with you. So, ‘going to the gym because people might look at me’ or ‘i’m not fit enough’ etc. All your excuses. Get them down. But I don’t want you to throw this away.

Now write down on a final piece of paper, everything you want from life. Your goals, your dreams. Stack as much as you can. You can even get a large piece of paper A4 landscape and put ‘Me’ in the middle with a circle around it and then make a spider chart outwards, so you’d have all your dreams around you.

The list should be AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.

Now don’t worry if you eat bad stuff on this day – it’s not about that. This is about getting clear in your mind what you want and putting the past behind you and moving forward from today.

Motivation Step 2 / Day 2  – Clear Up

Okay, today is a bit more simple. Today is about getting organised. If you have a messy home. This is about getting it clean and tidy and throwing out all unhealthy food and shopping for vegetables, lean meats and ‘healthier’ opinions. You now need to decide on a healthier approach to eating.

If you have microwave meals, crisps, chocolates in the house, they have to go. If you don’t take this step and you’re easily tempted then this system just won’t work. You need to make the decision to move forward and change your life based on the previous day and if you’ve done Step 1 effectively then you should be raring to go with this step.

Motivation Step 3 / Day 3 – Booked In

Today is about taking an action from your list of the things that you have been avoiding – remember that ‘excuse list’ from day one – that one. This is the day to book in that gym induction, start the fitness class that you have been avoiding, calling the personal trainer. This should be booked in for day 5. Calling the friend who goes swimming. Whatever was on your ‘avoid’ list.

Motivation Step 4 / Day 4 – The Repeat Walk

Okay this is quite important – you need to take that walk to the same place you went on day one. Write down everything you have done on days one through to three and praise yourself for the progress you’ve made.

Now I want you to start a journal of your emotions. Everything that gets you down, but more importantly, everything you have done to move forward too. Once you get pen to paper you’ll find this really helps. This new place that you come on these days is essential to get yourself back in the right frame of mind.

Motivation Step 5 / Day 5 – Action Day

This is a big day. In fact it’s the day where you put into motion whatever has been holding you back. You may find yourself really having to break through some tough mental barriers today but whatever you do, don’t put it off. This day will change your life. Today you need to set into place a new routine for the next 30 days. After today, you will feel an awesome sense of satisfaction for taking action and moving further towards your goal.

Motivation Step 6 / Day 6 – Reward

Today I want you to reward yourself for the past five days. You can decide how you want to treat yourself, there are no restrictions here. Remember that you have made progress this week in so many ways. You’ve been eating healthier, you’ve exercised and you’ve had time to yourself to plan, structure and set in new habits.

Motivaion Step 7 / Day 7 – Further Learning

On the final day, I want you to spend at least 1 hour learning about growing the healthier you. This may be in the form of free videos on youtube, buying a healthy diet system or reading about a new fitness technique that you can put into action next week.

Moving Forward…

You have now completed the 7 day makeover system… But what’s next?

Now it’s time for you to keep a track of all of your accomplishments and start building on them. If you have a bad day, don’t punish yourself. One day bad and three days good equals two days in the right direction.

Please comment below if you’re going to start this approach and let me know how you get on, I’d be really interested to hear!

Blimey, I did that post just in time – now off to jump in the shower before heading into Exeter for a meal with my friends. You have a great day / evening and we’ll catch up soon!

If you enjoyed this article and are ready to get started on my healthy eating plan then click here – one of the major incentives to signing up is the VIP private closed door facebook group which will give you amazing support all the way to your journey! Now that’s ultimate motivation to lose weight!

Good luck!

When I completed my personal training diploma in Cyprus a lot changed for me. First of all I learnt about nutrition and had a bit of an ah-ha moment, but it was only when I returned from the island and started training my clients that I implemented the Lunch Box strategy.

You see, when you have clients back to back every hour and you’re always on your feet, you need a constant supply of healthy food. The box strategy was the easiest because I didn’t have to think about having a set meal each time and nothing frustrates me more than being hungry, I get all cranky!

But when I talk to most people about eating ‘little and often’ they get it pretty wrong and the   method includes eating unhealthy snacks in-between a still unhealthy lunch.

First of all let’s break down the key benefits of eating little and often or grazing:

• Energy – You’ll feel very vibrant and full of life. This has a bang on effect on your desire to exercise.

• No More Snacking – Because you’re eating on a regular basis you will be far less likely to reach for those normal foods that pile on the fat and end up leaving you tired and depressed.

• Healthier – If you’re eating the right foods when you eat little on often then you are providing your body with the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals it needs to stay healthy and lose fat.

Now let’s look at what happens when you eat 3 meals per day

• Bigger Crash – The bigger gaps in between your meals, the more you’re likely to eat when you do come to feed yourself. As a result, this will cause a big crash in your energy levels.

• Hunger – If you’re hungry, like me you may find yourself getting stressed and then reach for foods that take you away from your goal. In addition, your body will start storing fat more.

• Bloating – By eating 3 meals per day you may find yourself suffering from bloating. This will slow you down, irritate and have a result on your stress and desire to exercise, not to mention any additional pain.

Removing yourself from a 3 meal per day cycle isn’t difficult but if you’re going to do it then making the right food choices is essential. Check out this article by The Daily Mail that backs it all up…

That’s why I decided to put together a system that my clients (and now you) can follow. Exactly what to put in your lunch box, at what times, recipes and a plan…

You simply fill your box the night before or in the morning and graze on it throughout the day between your breakfast and evening meal. You’ll gain instant results with days and get the ‘lifestyle change’ within 30 days.

If you haven’t already got started on The Lunch Box Diet then click here to get started.

I would love to know your thoughts. Have you tried eating little and offten and have you noticed the difference? What has changed for you? Please comment below…

All sounds appealing, doesn’t it? In the moment, all of these foods will take you right from instant attraction to seduction, all the way through to a pleasure zone that just for a few seconds is pure bliss. Until next time… a few hours, minutes or seconds? How long until you need the next fix?

Was it you who instigated this fling, or is it a long term affair that you just can’t seem to shift? Or were you introduced to your ‘signature’ happy food by a friend at work? Was it something that was ‘supposed to be for the kids’ or a manic moment in a supermarket as you ‘stocked up’ due to hunger pangs. Maybe it’s a combination of all of these?

Whatever the reason for you holding this food in your hands, I would like you to refer to my new simple Simon ‘Mind Before Mouth‘ checklist – a simple but powerful list of questions that can help to overpower that crazy moment.

Take action and actually print this little beauty out. Maybe write down the points onto a little card, have it in your bag, or stuck to the fridge. But whatever you do, always refer to the list! Your belly will thank me for it, and your bum, and your smile

Remember, as well as your mind, balancing your blood sugar is critical when it comes to busting away those cravings, so be sure to get started on my Lunch Box Diet system here if you haven’t already!

I now want you to add into the comments below one more idea that others would find useful… What has helped you in the past say no to ‘seduction foods’? Or, which one of these really stands out the most?

Get involved, even if you normally read this and don’t comment, I want to hear from you today… Let’s make this journey a bit more fun for you x