By: Jennifer Stoewe
Named after California's beautiful Sonoma County and inspired by the life and food of the Mediterranean, the Sonoma Diet offers a delightful way to shed pounds.
This is not a deprivation diet. In fact, the word "diet" is misleading. You will enjoy a bounty of delicious and wholesome fresh foods, including vegetables, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, lean meats, cheese and even wine. Food, wine and weight loss do not seem to go together, but you will enjoy all three.
It brings to mind the French Paradox. How is it that the average French person enjoys real bread and full fat cheese without looking like a glutton?
Part of the trick is to enjoy your food. Do not view meals as an inconvenience to be hurried through. This does not mean you need to take two hour lunches. But, take the time to enjoy your food.
The busy American lifestyle is partly to blame. Have you ever looked around a restaurant at lunchtime and seen people quickly wolfing down their food? Perhaps they were in a hurry to get back to their office. But even people that did not appear to be rushed did not seem to be enjoying their food. Their minds were elsewhere. Good food is one of life's true pleasures.
The Sonoma Diet will show you how to adopt a healthy eating style that will soon become second nature. Every meal is a celebration of life. Learn which foods to eat and why as you savor the right foods in the right amounts.
When you eat, try to concentrate on your meal. Do not read or be distracted by TV, or your PC. Take the time to really taste your food. Provided the food is of good quality, it will make for a much more enjoyable experience. It will also carry you over to your next meal and keep you from snacking unnecessarily.
Give the Sonoma Diet lifestyle a try. You will not be alone. Online support is plentiful. Meal plans and recipes will guide you through your weight loss program, one day at a time. A friendly forum offers support and a registered dietician is just a phone call or email away. Relax and enjoy good food even as you lose weight.
For those that are still in a hurry, you will feel results in as little as 10 days. Concentrate on eating healthier, delicious food, and the weight will come off. Try the sumptious Sonoma Diet lifestyle today!
