I have also seen the article in First magazine. There is no such thing as a short term "diet" that works. Losing weight is a change of eating and exercise habits. That being said, a protein shake is a great way to start your day! Protein digests slower than the traditional carb breakfast and will help you feel full till lunch. I drink a shake with 1 scoop vanilla whey protein, 1/2 c frozen fruit (I love 50/50 blueberry and rasberry mixed) 1 TBSP flaxseed oil (Omega 3's), 1-2 TBSP ground flaxseed (fiber, intestinal health among other things) and 1/2-1 cup liquid for consistency - vanilla Soymilk, water, blueberry pomegranate juice, etc. They taste awesome - even my husband says they keep him full till lunch. I lost 7 lbs in Jan. (13 left to go!) I also take a multivitamin and a mineral supplement and omega 3's (fish oil). You have to be sure your body gets the nutrition it needs to perform its best! I also take Zylene, an appetite supressant and energy booster. I am a distributor for nutraceuticals including the Zylene, but it has worked for me as well as some of my friends. I want to say that up front - this is not an ad, just being honest.

Eating well - shopping for only fresh fruit veggies/dairy/eggs, etc and minimizing red meat, processed foods and sugar are important but you have to get off the sofa! If the gym is not your thing, do 10 jumping jacks (or something) everytime you get up or down or go to another room in the house. Dance doing housework. Get creative! Get a friend and hold each other accountable. Keep a food journal to find the "hidden" calories. These are all tips that may help you lose weight. Don't go hungry - your body will go into "fat storage mode" which is the opposite of what you want! Eat healthy snacks - plan them out so when you get hungry you have something other than chips to snack on.

I hope this helps someone! I lost 50 lbs back in the 80's and I can't believe 20 have crept back! (And I gained most of that orig. 50 trying "diets"! They do not work.) Whether you have 5 lbs or 50 lbs to lose I think we all feel the same - unhealthy! Get healthy! Eat healthy! Start today!