Article: Forget the `last meal' mentality; a successful diet includes all foods

Embarrassed, the woman admitted her indulgence. She had eaten a cheeseburger and fries the night before, because she knew that I, her nutritionist, would advise her to give them up forever.

She must not read this column. I'm a constant promoter of the "all foods can fit" approach to nutrition. So I happily helped her figure out how to include those favorites - occasionally - and still lose weight.

But this "last meal" mentality isn't unusual for people who have decided to take the plunge and lose weight. Unfortunately, it's an attitude that can make regaining lost weight inevitable. Dieters know how to create a no-nonsense eating plan devoid of treats and indulgences. Often the plan is ...

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