The Slow Down Diet
The Slow Down Diet, created by Marc David, focuses on relaxed eating, as its name implies. David, who has his own nutritional counseling practice and a master's degree in the psychology of eating, claims this approach enhances metabolic function.
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Identification
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Unlike many fad diets, the Slow Down Diet focuses on the simple tried and true formula of eating less and exercising. According to the Mayo Clinic, this is the only effective way to achieve weight loss. David states that his diet will nourish not only the body, but the mind and soul as well.
Function
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The Slow Down Diet is based on the principle of eating slowly and enjoying each meal, which David claims will lead to successful weight loss. In his book, named after the diet, he guides readers to explore their individual connection with food and assists them in replacing old habits with a new, healthier approach to eating.
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Features
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The book focuses on an eight-week plan in which readers explore what David refers to as the "eight universal metabolizers." These are awareness, relaxation, quality, pleasure, thought, story, rhythm and the sacred. Although an individual must read the book to explore the diet in depth, its simple message is focused on avoiding other activities while eating, slowing down and enjoying each meal.
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