Why you need to use low calorie products despite what people say!

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In my new book Unlock Your Maximum Weight Loss Potential, I talk about using low calorie products such as Frylight.  When you have a weight problem, despite what the so called experts say, you cant cook in oil, have full fat lattes or mayo - it is just not possible!  I read an article the other day which said that it was best to have a full fat latte to keep you fuller longer - but you dont have a latte to keep you full but for fun!  The difference in calories is staggering!  Also the difference between full fat and low fat mayo is nearly 100 calories so why would you use that!

In all honesty if you are on 1000 calories a day who can afford to eat half an advocado?  or a handful of nuts because the calories are too much.  you need to look for other alternatives.  Have a slice of advocado and a couple of nuts and know exactly how many calories you are eating.  If you feel you need extra fat, take a good supplement.  There is a lot of talk about needing more fat but if you are eating a variety of protein you should be getting all you need.  Again the calories of full fat cheese versus low fat is horrendous. 

When cooking soups, currys and stews I only use a few squirts of fry light and the taste is great - and it is not greasy.  I use low fat salad cream and mayo and would never use an olive oil dressing for obvious reasons.  The experts that are recommending full fat are not struggling with their weight.

I saw an article this morning where this lady in Australia lost a couple of stone eating 3,000 calories.  But she was of a slim build and didnt have a weight problem that was a battle.  I have tried eating more calories over my 63 years and I put on weight as expected - so it works for some people and not others.  Also remember you have to cut your calories by 10% at every decade so what worked when you were 30 will not work when you are 60 - unless you have a fast metabolism!

Please be careful when you go out for a meal not to hit the bread and butter/oil before you start.  And be aware what is in the sauces you are having.  Writing everything down that you eat or taking a photo puts it into perspective and it makes you realise how much you are snacking!  Remember even fruit is approx 80 calories a piece so that can add up as well.