Fri, June 12, 2009 - 3:27:22

This Summer’s Hottest Diet.  Honestly!

With all the clouds and rain we’ve been seeing this week in New York, it’s hard to believe that we’re actually in the middle of June. But, with the prospect of beach weekends and summer clothes around the bend, many of us are once again hopping on the diet bandwagon.  Well, we’ve got the plan for you.  Forget about The Skinny Girl Diet, The South Beach Diet, or The Flat Belly Diet.  With our diet plan you can eat whatever you like: carbs, chocolate, bacon, you name it.  There’s only one catch: you can’t tell a lie.

It’s called The Truth Diet. It might not make you look better in your bikini, but we guarantee it will improve your appearance in the eyes of others.

Instead of cutting out “bad” foods like sugary sodas and white bread, The Truth Diet calls for you to eliminate the bad habit of telling little white lies.  While most of us veer away from big deceptions on a daily basis, for many of us, the little white lie has become a way of life.  For the sake of being “nice,” we compliment people on earrings we don’t actually like, make up phony excuses, and tell other supposedly harmless fibs.  But, all those half-truths and falsehoods can really weigh a person down.  After a week on The Truth Diet, you’ll discover that being nice starts with being real.  And by following these simple steps, you’ll be on your way to a lighter conscious and a guilt-free lifestyle:

Step One: Say goodbye to the lie. Make the commitment to yourself to give up lies of any kind for one whole week.  That means no calling in “sick” to work, no fake compliments, and no made-up excuses.  But, don’t confuse being honest with being brutal.  Undoubtedly you will encounter those sticky “do I look fat in this?” situations and it’s important to handle them with care.  After all, the honesty policy is supposed to enhance your relationships with others, not tear them down.  So, instead of telling an outright lie, offer up an alternative answer that keeps you honest, but isn’t hurtful.  For example, if someone asks you if you like their shirt and you really don’t, try responding, “It’s very unique!  Where did you get it?”

Step Two: Avoid temptation. Whether it’s a pint of Haagen-Dazs or a juicy burger, every dieter has a weakness, and the best way to keep yourself from indulging in it to practice avoidance.  The same goes for The Truth Diet.  If there are certain situations that trigger you to lie more often than others, it may be best to avoid them for a week.

Step Three: Don’t give up. Inevitably, you will have your slip ups, but don’t let them derail your efforts.  If you can’t resist the urge to fib once or twice, don’t be too hard on yourself; just recognize your mistake and get right back on track.

In the quest for success, we truly believe that honesty is the best policy and embarking on The Truth Diet is one of the fastest ways to help you harness the Power of Nice.  Being honest, even when it’s hard, not only inspires confidence, it builds character.  When you have nothing to hide, people know they can trust you, and especially in today’s business world, nothing could be more valuable. 

So, give The Truth Diet a try.  It might not help you fit into the season’s hottest trends, but we know you’ll look your best when you’re wearing your heart on your sleeve.

Posted by Linda and Robin