Yes there are! But they aren’t fad diets, rather they are healthy diets for life. Before we get in to diets that work, let’s talk about why most diets don’t work. In his book “Optimum Sports Nutrition” Dr Colgan of the Colgan Institute sites three main problems with most popular diets. Dr Colgan is internationally known for his research in sports nutrition and has taught thousands of athletes throughout the world how to become champions. His advice for losing bodyfat applies to athletes and non-athletes alike. The three primary reasons most diets don’t work are;

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