People often wonder which diet is right for them. Low-carb? Low-fat? Slim Fast? Jenny Craig? Or maybe one of the books the Oprah had on her show recently? It all boils down to one critical question that you MUST ask yourself before you try any of them:

“Is this something I would I be willing to do every day for the rest of my life?’

If not, don’t bother doing it for even a day. As soon as you stop and go back to what you were doing before, your weight will come back. Sound familiar?

It doesn’t matter how scientifically sound the program is (and most are not – please don’t get me started on Eat Right for Your Blood Type), how fast they work (you will regain as fast as you lost), or even how many people have tried it before (is there anyone left out there who hasn’t been on Weight Watchers?)

What matters is whether you can do what they say forever. Not whether you should, but whether you can. So forget the hype, the nonsense, and the drastic diets. Make small changes, one at a time, that you can live with - forever. (Keep watching this blog for small steps you might take.)

Send your weight management questions to Michelle May, M.D. at info@amihungry.com or visit http://www.amihungry.com.