The best tips from diet gurus

1. If you want to lose a few pounds, you can opt for a strict regimen of bare leaf lettuce. But does that make you happy? Are you holding on? We say: mix match! And with the best tips from famous diet gurus.

You can't eat what isn't there

1. Psychologist Phil MacGraw was a regular on Oprah Winfrey's shows for many years. In his book Feel good in your body he mentions the seven 'keys' to successful weight loss. One of them is: "Create an environment without temptation". Because, as Dr. Phil says, you can't eat what isn't there. Of course he is right about that. This does require some preparation: make sure that the refrigerator and pantry are also ready. Grab a box or a bag, put all the cookies, candy, chocolate, and chips in it, and deliver it to a dorm or another hungry address. Are other family members still allowed to snack? Then let them 'manage' their own treats or buy things you don't like yourself. Then remove all products that do little good for you: white rice, white pasta, fatty sauces, frozen pizzas, ice cream, cream, full-fat cheese, sausage, fries and chocolate spread. Then it's time to stock up on a lean stock, such as multigrain pasta, brown rice, canned tomatoes, legumes, tortillas, curry paste, frozen vegetables and fish, eggs, low-fat dairy, crackers, dried fruit and nuts.

2. Psychologist Phil MacGraw was a regular guest on Oprah Winfrey's shows for many years. In his book Feel good in your body he mentions the seven 'keys' for successful weight loss. One of them is: "Create an environment without temptation". Because, as Dr. Phil says, you can't eat what isn't there. Of course he is right about that. This does require some preparation: make sure that the refrigerator and pantry are also ready. Grab a box or a bag, put all the cookies, candy, chocolate, and chips in it, and deliver it to a dorm or another hungry address. Are other family members still allowed to snack? Then let them 'manage' their own treats or buy things you don't like yourself. Then remove all products that do little good for you: white rice, white pasta, fatty sauces, frozen pizzas, ice cream, cream, full-fat cheese, sausage, fries and chocolate spread. Then it's time to stock up on a lean stash, such as multigrain pasta, brown rice, canned tomatoes, legumes, tortillas, curry paste, frozen vegetables and fish, eggs, low-fat dairy, crackers, dried fruit and nuts.

Choose proteins

1. In 1972 Dr. Atkins' diet revolution, and the book is still a bestseller in 2013. The message: avoid carbohydrates in the diet (bread, pasta, biscuits, even fruit) and put together a menu with mainly proteins and fat. Dr. Atkins had enthusiastic supporters, but he also received a lot of criticism, especially for the greasy daily menus and his impertinent crusade against carbohydrates. Still, the Atkins diet has benefits, according to scientific research. The biggest advantage is the high protein content. Protein-rich products saturate and keep the stomach sweet for a long time. A lot of protein is found in dairy, eggs, meat and fish. So don't skimp on protein if you want to lose weight.

2. In 1972 Dr. Atkins' diet revolution, and the book is still a bestseller in 2013. The message: avoid carbohydrates in the diet (bread, pasta, biscuits, even fruit) and put together a menu with mainly proteins and fat. Dr. Atkins had enthusiastic supporters, but he was also heavily criticized, especially for the greasy daily menus and his simplistic crusade against carbohydrates. Still, the Atkins diet has benefits, according to scientific research. The biggest advantage is the high protein content. Protein-rich products saturate and keep the stomach sweet for a long time. A lot of protein is found in dairy, eggs, meat and fish. So don't skimp on protein if you want to lose weight.

Eat for the right reasons

1. People eat not only because they are hungry, but often also because of tension, fatigue or boredom. Allen Carr, known for the book against smoking addiction, also wrote En nu: lose weight

Choose raw food

1. The American Arthur Agatston invented the popular South Beach Diet. His vision: eat whole foods. No juice from a carton, but freshly squeezed. No instant mashed potatoes, but homemade mashed potatoes. Fresh and pure is tastier to start with, but also much healthier. It contains more nutrients and less salt, unhealthy fats and chemical additives. Agatston propagates many vegetables, many whole grains and many lean, protein-rich products. The proteins and fibers keep the stomach from rumbling.

Eat every three hours

1. Inez Panton is a nutrition coach and wrote a book about healthy eating and exercise. According to Inez, it is important that you eat something every three hours. "When there is more time between meals, your body goes into power save mode. In addition, you are more likely to 'go crazy' with food when there is nothing in your stomach. So the risk of binge eating increases. " So take a healthy snack regularly.

Keyword is variation

1. Sonja Bakker caused a furore in the Netherlands with her weight loss method: many thousands of her books were sold. And you can say whatever you want of her diet, but her daily menus are a showcase of variety. Even the breakfasts are different every day, from yogurt with fruit to a muesli ball or a sandwich. Variety is important to keep healthy eating fun and tasty. Therefore, use this period to try out recipes. And pay attention to the color of your daily menus. Lots of color means many different fruits and vegetables. This immediately provides a lot of fiber and vitamins. Golden tip: eat fruit or vegetables with every meal. That is healthy and even turns a boring cheese sandwich or a bowl of low-fat yogurt into a party.