Alternative diets

Effective weight loss can often involve a host of alternative diets and a number of techniques and ideas have developed to meet this need including:

• Slimming belts
• Slimming pants
• Weight loss spas
• Body wraps

One popular alternative diet method is slimming belts. They claim to sweat away unwanted fat, eliminate cellulite, ease muscle pain and help you to lose weight, all while sitting in the comfort of your own home.

They are certainly easy to use. The belts typically attach with Velcro, and use either heat or massage on your abdomen, waist, back and hips. Another alternative diet method is the use of slimming pants. They come in a variety of styles and sizes, and can make you look like you've lost inches instantly.

Slimming pants target the most common areas of concern for women - the tummy, hips, thighs and backside - and can sculpt, shape, lift, firm and slenderize you! They come in different styles, from shorter styles (more like underwear) through to longer styles which come up higher on the torso or have longer legs.

Weight loss spas are a popular way to lose a few pounds, combining exercise, treatments, good eating, and finally providing you with the information you need to continue your slimming once you are back home.

A typical stay at a weight loss spa would include:

• Dietary consultation with a dietician to devise a personalized eating plan
• Exercise - this can be in the gym, at a pool, walking, or in classes such as yoga or Pilates
• Therapist guided treatments
• Beauty Treatments - this can include massage, facials etc.