- MAKE OPTIMUM HEALTH YOUR LONG-TERM GOAL—excess fat will “melt” away.
- EDUCATE YOURSELF—To understand the impact of diet on health and weight, read The China Study by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D., The Starch Solution by John McDougall, M.D., and the works of Neal Barnard, M.D., of The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (www.pcrm.org).
- WATCH THE FILM - FORKS OVER KNIVES.
- DETOX YOUR KITCHEN—get rid of all ANIMAL-BASED FOODS--meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, as well as all oils, and processed foods containing white flour, added oil, excessive salt and sugar. Animal-Based foods promote sickness and weight gain.
- READ FOOD LABELS to avoid all of the above ingredients.
- EAT WHOLE UNPROCESSED PLANT-BASED FOODS--Enjoy greens and beans, roots and fruits, whole grains, especially oats, whole grain pastas and breads, and vegetables in all of their variety and color, fresh or cooked, frozen or canned, boxed or bagged. Whole Plant-Based foods promote health and normal weight.
- EAT POTATOES DAILY, WHITE OR SWEET—they provide healthy carbs, are tasty, satisfying and stabilize weight.
- ENLIST SUPPORT--invite your partner, your family, your neighbors, your co-workers to join you.
- EDUCATE YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER—if you take meds, you may need to reduce or eliminate them.
- WALK AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY.