Learn about my own health journey and why I'm so passionate about natural health and nutrition.

Lasting weight loss is easy. In this section, we learn about the important kick-starter that will ensure healthy, quick weight loss. In this section, we will learn about the first golden rule, namely detoxing your body.

If you wish to succeed with the FIX IN SIX weight loss plan, do what successful course participants do. Don't just theorise - take action. In this lecture, I give you one of the most obvious yet often overlooked tips when it comes to starting your FIX IN SIX diet. It's got everything to do with what you do at the beginning of every week.

Your Week 1 Toolkit includes the following useful resources:

1. Cheat Sheet to help you stay on track and monitor your progress
2. Recipes that you'll be using this week
3. Meal Plan for each day of the week
4. Shopping Lists containing the exact ingredients that you'll need to buy this week (note: all recipes are based on meal sizes for 2 people)

Be sure to download this incredibly useful tool and add it to your weight loss toolkit! The "Calorie Target Calculator & Weight Loss Food Consumption Tracker" does exactly what the name suggests: it helps you calculate your ideal calorie target but then offers you a better solution calorie management strategy than the typical calorie counting strategy which - let's be honest - doesn't work (unless you've got a lot of discipline and time to study food labels in detail - something which I don't have the patience or time for). Make the shift from calorie counting to calorie awareness and use the attached Excel spreadsheet to know exactly what TYPES of foods you are allowed to eat, and how much of each. Watch the video for a detailed overview and to learn about the shortcomings of calorie counting. In the demo, you will see how the "Calorie Target Calculator & Weight Loss Food Consumption Tracker" overcomes these shortcomings.

Know which weight loss ingredients you need to have in your pantry and see exactly which ingredients are used in each week of the Fix in Six Weight Loss Diet.

Detox your body for accelerated weight loss. When you detox your body, your organs, skin and cells get renewed, making it much easier for your body to release fat and get rid of that excess weight. There are a lot of benefits to be gained from detoxing your body, but we will focus on how it facilitates extremely fast weight loss the healthy way. In this lecture you will learn about two reasons why a detox is a great idea if you want to lose weight fast.

I share this story to show you how a simple detox can radically change your state of health and wellness. Watch the video to learn more.

The best way to detox is to follow a food-based system to flush the body clean. In this lecture, you will learn WHAT to eat to lose weight fast during your detox period. When you eat fresh, healthy, living foods, it will remove built-up metabolic waste and feed your cells with minerals, healthy bacteria and enzymes. You will also learn about alkaline- and acid-forming foods, and what role they play in your weight loss diet.

Please refer to the 'Your Detox Food Checklist And The Science Behind Detoxing' document in your 'Resources' section for a detailed summary of this lecture.

There are many different reactions from going on a good detox. Learn what symptoms are normal and how long it will take before you feel on top of the world again. Refer to the attached PDF, 'Tips on Buying Organic Produce', in the 'Resources' section to discover which fruits and vegetables you MUST buy organic, even if you are on a tight budget. This is because certain fresh fruits and vegetables require a great deal of pesticides, which can be toxic to your body.

Detoxing your body is easy. If you want to experience healthy, lasting weight loss, going on a detox is the first step in the right direction. In this lecture, I will share 5 practical tips and habits that will show you how to detox easily. Learn what foods to stock up in your pantry to detox and lose weight, and what foods to throw out, as well as other good habits that will ensure successful weight loss.

The attached PDF includes a summary of the 5 detox tips mentioned above PLUS very useful table that shows you exactly what you need to have in your own 'Weight Loss Pantry'.

Know exactly what you need to focus on this week and measure your progress step-by-step.

Learn what we'll be covering in Week 2 of the Fix in Six Weight Loss Diet.

Your Week 2 Toolkit includes the following useful resources:

1. Cheat Sheet to help you stay on track and monitor your progress
2. Recipes that you'll be using this week
3. Meal Plan for each day of the week
4. Shopping Lists containing the exact ingredients that you'll need to buy this week (note: all recipes are based on meal sizes for 2 people)

Welcome to Weight Loss 101. We will answer this important question: "How will I take in fewer calories but not feel deprived or starved during my weight loss plan?" We tend to think there is some 'magic formula' to lose weight. This is largely a fantasy. However, there are certain things that you can do to accelerate weight loss and help you look great. In this section, I will share these weight loss secrets with you. But first, let's start with the most basic (yet highly essential) formula for weight loss management. This will help you understand why it is possible to detox and cut out refined products but STILL gain weight.

Learn how to prevent yourself from over-eating effortlessly. Your body is created to naturally and easily manage a normal and healthy weight. It was created with 'STOP' buttons that will tell you when you've had enough to eat. The problem is, by consuming the wrong types of foods, we have effectively created an 'override' button, which causes our 'STOP' button to malfunction. However, if you learn to listen to your 'STOP' buttons and take care of them, you will have a lean body for life. In this lecture we will learn about 3 ways to keep yourself from over-eating and be successful in your weight loss journey.

In this lecture, you will learn about the top 10 weight loss foods. These foods are low in calories, satisfying and accelerates weight loss tremendously. Include these foods in your diet and be lean and healthy for life. Under 'Resources', you will find a handy document that provides more details on the 'Top 10 Weight Loss Foods'.

Your beliefs about yourself and your emotional relationship with food are key players in being successful in lasting weight loss. Forget the scale and the picture against the fridge. Learn practical ways how to love yourself well and stop putting shame and guilt on yourself. You are more powerful than you think!

Do you punish yourself in order to succeed? In this lecture you need to ask this important question: "Why am I doing this weight loss diet plan? Do I want to punish myself and get affirmation from others if I succeed? Or do I sincerely want to do what is best for my body so that I can be happy and healthy - a whole human being?" See this weight loss plan as a journey to wholeness, not as a punishing bootcamp.

Learn to love yourself well. Firstly, you need to realise that it is okay to have needs. There is nothing wrong with you. We all have needs. Identify them, then embrace them. Secondly, realise that you are crazy if you don't speak to yourself. This lecture contains ideas to identify and embrace your needs, as well as easy declarations to help you to start to speak success over yourself.

You must be crazy not to speak to yourself. Learn more about the power of your words and start changing your 'language' today. Then refer to the attached document to see an example of the types of declarations that you can and should start speaking over yourself today.

Your Week 3 Toolkit includes the following useful resources:

1. Cheat Sheet to help you stay on track and monitor your progress
2. Recipes that you'll be using this week
3. Meal Plan for each day of the week
4. Shopping Lists containing the exact ingredients that you'll need to buy this week (note: all recipes are based on meal sizes for 2 people)

Your body was designed to get its fuel from fat. When you get your energy from good fat instead of refined sugar and carbohydrates, you lose fat easily. It also nourishes your metabolism and keep you from going from one sugar rush to the next. When you eat a diet high in fat, it is important to keep two things in mind: Firstly, eat a lot of green vegetables to keep your body clean and secondly, eat mostly good fats and limit your bad fats.

In this lecture, you will learn about the difference between good fats and bad fats. Fats can be categorised into 4 main groups: (1) saturated fats, (2) trans fats, (3) monosaturated fats, and (4) polyunsaturated fats. It is considered that most heated saturated fats, as well as trans fats, are harmful. Good fats include monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat. But these fancy words won't help you unless you know what foods represent them. In this lecture, you will learn what fat to eat to lose fat. Refer to the attached PDF in the 'Resources' section to learn more.

Discover the sources of bad fats and get the answer to the Frequently Asked Question: "Should I buy low fat or full fat diary products?"

The high fat diet advocates eating a lot of fat, including a lot of animal fat. Personally, I find it difficult to eat animal fat. I prefer consuming fat from more natural plant-based sources such as cold-pressed olive oil and coconut oil, as well as avocados, nuts, olives and occasionally, full fat cheese. In this lecture I will share my favourite plant based protein snack and its benefits.

In this lecture, we look at the more than 10 scientific reasons why exercise is essential to your weight loss process. Please refer to the attached PDF in the 'Resources' section for more details.

Exercise is essential for weight loss. This lecture looks at how to exercise to lose the maximum amount of weight. A PDF version of the lecture is available in the 'Resources' section.

The time you go to bed has a huge impact on your ability to lose weight. Most of us know that sleep is very important, but do we know why this is the case? Watch this lecture to find out. Also, you will learn WHEN to sleep to look and feel at your very best.

Water is essential when you want to lose weight. In this section, you will discover at least 3 reasons why this is the case. Refer to the attached PDF in the 'Resources' section to learn about the different ways that water affects our bodies depending on the time of day that we drink it.

When you eat and how you eat are of critical importance when you want to lose weight successfully. In this section you will learn about the importance of having an early dinner and how many times you should chew your food to lose weight.

Your Week 4 Toolkit includes the following useful resources:

1. Cheat Sheet to help you stay on track and monitor your progress
2. Recipes that you'll be using this week
3. Meal Plan for each day of the week
4. Shopping Lists containing the exact ingredients that you'll need to buy this week (note: all recipes are based on meal sizes for 2 people)

This lecture introduces you to the Six C's. These are six healthy foods that will help you to curb the sweet tooth. They give you a very satisfying dessert-like feeling and promote weight loss! You don't need to be deprived anymore. Learn what sweeteners are good options for weight loss and what sweeteners you need to avoid. One of these healthy sweeteners is 200 times sweeter than sugar and contains virtually no calories!

Tip: The PDF in the 'Resources' section includes additional information about the Six C's that isn't covered in the video.

Not all sweeteners were created equal. Know the difference and make decisions next time you need to choose a sweetener. Refer to the 'Sweet Tooth No-No's' document in the 'Resources' section for a useful summary of the 'good vs. bad' when it comes to sweeteners.

Learn how refined sugar is produced and the effect that it has on your body. After this lecture, you will make you think twice before consuming it!

See an example of how sugar sneaks into your home without your knowledge. Then, learn about the 5 reasons why you really do need to cut down on your sugar intake (or ideally, eliminate it from your diet entirely). Finally, I give you and important tip on how to read food labels.

Eating a lot of fruit can help reduce your sugar cravings. But eating too much fruit can also derail your best weight loss efforts. To help you, I've created a 'fruit quantities' list that gives you a good indication of how much fruit you are allowed to consume in any given day. Simply print it out by downloading the attachment in the 'Resources' section and you'll never have to guess when to stop ever again.

Your Week 5 Toolkit includes the following useful resources:

1. Cheat Sheet to help you stay on track and monitor your progress
2. Recipes that you'll be using this week
3. Meal Plan for each day of the week
4. Shopping Lists containing the exact ingredients that you'll need to buy this week (note: all recipes are based on meal sizes for 2 people)

Eating 100% raw has its benefits, but let's be honest, it also has it's drawbacks. Get my honest view on the pros and cons of following a raw diet.

Superfoods can give you a quick boost and help to restore your body. They are incredibly nutritional and are easy to absorb. In this lecture, I share my favourite super foods with you and teach you why I love them. I also show you how to use them.

Tip: The 'Superfoods: Eat Yourself Slim, Smart and Healthy' PDF in the 'Resources' section provides more detailed information regarding superfoods, their benefits, and how to use them.

Before we start with the metabolism section, let's quickly look at the tools or appliances that you will need in your kitchen if you decide to follow a 100% raw food diet.

Your Week 6 Toolkit includes the following useful resources:

1. Cheat Sheet to help you stay on track and monitor your progress
2. Recipes that you'll be using this week
3. Meal Plan for each day of the week
4. Shopping Lists containing the exact ingredients that you'll need to buy this week (note: all recipes are based on meal sizes for 2 people)

Your metabolism is instrumental to your weight loss process because it helps your body to burn calories. Discover the 7 practical ways that you can fire up your metabolism - starting today - and thereby burn calories faster. These small lifestyle changes will do wonders for your metabolism, so print out the attached PDF summary of this lecture to keep reminding you of their importance.

Eat the right food if you want a rocking metabolism. Learn which foods will slow down your metabolism and which foods will activate it so that your body can burn calories like never before! The PDF in the 'Resources' section builds on the video component of the lecture by explaining in more detail WHY certain foods boost your metabolism while other foods slow it down.

Why bother with natural weight loss supplements? Should I use artificial supplements instead? No! This lecture will tell you why.

For your convenience, here are ALL the Cheat Sheets, Recipes, Meal Plans and Shopping Lists for the 6-Week FIX IN SIX Weight Loss Diet.