Be aware: this is only the goal of this diet, not necessarily its outcome. Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any other) diet.
Skinnyminds is a Dutch weight loss method by Mieke Kosters and is a compilation of her earlier books.
On the homepage you can compare this method with different diets.
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An important claim of Skinnyminds is that it is not a diet. The creators see it as a method for losing weight by changing behaviour and your mind-set around food.
Following this weight loss method is mainly about being in control. It is also about making conscious choices and not eating out of emotion, boredom or because of social constructs.
An important aspect here is that you only choose what you like best when you want to snack. Things that taste good, but are not your favourite, are left out. In addition, you are supposed to say no to (unhealthy) food at least once a day.
Skinnyminds uses (lifestyle) coaches to assist you in following the method. The coaches are trained by Skinnyminds through a coach training course (accredited by the Netherlands Register for Training).
The coaches (try to) help you to change your eating behaviour. It is useful here to know what type of weight-loss person you are.
Part of the method is to determine which type of weight-loss person you are. There are five different types described:
The princess has little desire to start losing weight and stops as soon as he/she feels the need to make an effort. This type prefers to lose weight quickly, without much effort or criticism and with good food.
This type is afraid to start losing weight due to fear of failure and/or success.
The genius knows everything about dieting and has tried everything. Nothing has worked out and this type blames environmental factors, which makes him/her stop losing weight faster.
This type does not want to make mistakes. He/she is very analytical and controlling. If there’s one screw-up, everything goes wrong. For example, this type can stop trying to lose weight because he/she made one unhealthy choice.
The recognition junk wants appreciation from everyone for losing weight and is very concerned with others. He/she is therefore quick to forget his/her own dietary goals. This type finds it hard to say no and is afraid of criticism.
The Skinnyminds website (Dutch) offers both an online basic course and a 6-month personal coaching plan.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any) diet/weight loss method.
Mieke Kosters has published many books. Like the book Skinnyminds, these are all Dutch books.
Examples of other diets/methods that work with coaches are the Restart diet, the PowerSlim diet, NewFysic and the Optavia diet.
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As you see fit
With the professional help of a dietitian it should be easier to reach your goals. Please contact a dietician in your area or talk to a doctor before starting any diet.
Please take note that most diets do not have a scientific basis.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting a diet, especially if you have a chronic condition like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease or kidney disease.
If you think you might have an eating disorder (like anorexia or bulimia), it is important to look for professional help. Contact your (house) doctor or find help elsewhere. Here you can find a list of several websites that can provide (online) help. These sites also provide information for people that know someone with an eating disorder.