The Diet Detective

Mindy is confident in most things in her life, except her ability to lose and control her weight. Feeling confident that you can change a behavior is one of the single biggest predictors that you will be able to change. It's called "self-efficacy" -- the belief in your ability to "organize and execute" whatever behavior you would like to modify. It's the confidence that we can attain what we want -- and it's especially important if you want to control your weight.

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Mindy, wow, not too much work here -- she just gets it, smart, quick, and has a very subtle sense of humor. Really love talking to her, and hearing her disbelief as she shed pounds. Another one that has become a great friend.

Stephanie also needs to become her own Diet Detective - read on: The "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" reports that more than 90 percent of "successful losers" have previously failed in their efforts to lose weight. Many reported having lost and regained the weight -- up to nearly 270 pounds -- several times before they finally mastered permanent weight loss.

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You might think that Stephanie was a failure -- not so, she just wasn't ready yet. She's young, and uses a tough exterior to hide. She has a real shot of losing weight and getting ahead if she breaks her patterns.

Shari is a snacker....and snacking is not bad, it's actually important for a healthy diet. Whether it's in front of the television, in the office, at the cafe with your morning coffee, or simply a mid-afternoon treat, a snack can get you through the good times and the bad. But snacking has also been associated with adding on extra pounds. For many of us, the idea of snacking conjures up feelings of guilt and images of sneaking cookies out of the cookie jar. In fact, a survey conducted by the Calorie Control Council revealed that 33 percent of adults list "snacking too much" as a reason for being unsuccessful at losing weight.

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Shari is such a talented artist - really you have to see some of her work. She's also become a talented healthy cook. She also has some of the best healthy recipes. She impresses me with her dedication and hard work to reach her goals. She really gets the process of losing weight and exercise -- she just needed a big push.

Caro lives with her family, and they're involved with her life. They also spend many meals with each other. According to a recent review article appearing in the journal "Nutrition," the more people present while dining, the greater the quantity of food each one consumed, with a caloric increase of as much as 76 percent per person when there were seven or more people at the table. Additionally, portions eaten with others were 44 percent larger and contained more calories than those eaten alone. This increased eating occurred regardless of the time of day or whether it was a meal or a snack.

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Caro, she has loads of excuses, and loads of personality. She is strong and smart. But even though she has a tough exterior - she has a warm heart. She will continue to shed weight, but it will be tough for her, and will not come off easy. Caro is a wonderful person, and I love spending time with her.

Diana and Juan suffer from a common problem-you get married and you build your family and career and health becomes a step child. Think about this: One of the most common goals for the bride and groom before the wedding is getting in shape. But as the wedding bells stop ringing, the eating begins.

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Sussy is a wonderful person, she has tremendous dedication and talent - and I really enjoyed working with her--she has become a real friend. Our children play together, and I'm excited about her success. Sussy is also tremendously talented. Take a peek at her video of her song--I simply love how talented she is: