Fast, Effective: The 10 Laws of Losing Weight By Dr. Matthew Anderson 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.