As a nutritionist who was once fat, I have examined the weight issue from every angle. I have worked with thousands of clients in successfully fighting fat and I am now, myself, tiny and fit, a mere fraction of my once fat self. A big part of the problem is that dieters do nothing to change their mental state. Your body's set point is created first in your mind. New research in cell biology shows our perceptions activate our genes, health and behavior. You can't get your body to change without getting your mind on board. The second problem is low-calorie, low-fat diets slow metabolism, block fat-burning and stimulate appetite, making weight loss more difficult on multiple levels. Here are three common mistakes: Continue reading...