There are so many people that need to lose weight. People are always on the look out for diets that work. It’s not really hard to find diets that work, but with the vast number of diets, dieting programs and products, finding a diet a person can stick to is the problem.

The 46.8 billion dollar diet industry (as of 2005) depends not on people staying healthy and keeping off weight, but rather on people taking an endless yo-yo ride between health and fat. Because the money comes from repeat business, the focus is naturally on methods and products that work for a short period but result in return business.

Here’s a diet that will result in weight loss. Limit the amount of calories that you consume each day to 1000 calories, limit liquids to water and exercise for at least 30 minutes five times a week.

But there are two problems. The first is that cravings are likely to ruin the diet. Sooner or later, particularly after returning home from work outs, those 1000 calories won’t be enough to satisfy. One piece of cake, or just one bag of chips, or one extra hot dog will soon steer you to dropping off the diet. The second problem is what happens after the diet ends? What happens when the weight is gone? You’ll go right back to eating the same way you ate before the diet? Then, guess what. The weight will return. Next spring, or next time to wear that dress or tuxedo, or next vacation, or simply the next time you glance at a mirror on the way out of the shower it will be time to return to a diet to lose the unwanted pounds.

A diet that you can incorporate for the rest of you life is the best diet. People are starting to realize that in order to stay healthy and maintain a desired weight it is best to change your habits — both eating healthier foods and regular exercise.

The Sonoma Diet, created by Connie Guttersen, is one that can realistically become a permanent diet. This diet is full of real food, and real portions, combined into enjoyable dishes to help encourage someone to stay with it. At the focus is ten “power foods.” These power foods consist of almonds, bell peppers, blueberries, broccoli, grapes, olive oil, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes and whole grains, eaten in conjunction with the diet of the Sonoma country, which includes Asian, Latin American and Mediterranean influences. The types, mixtures and blends of foods prescribed by this diet provides variety to satisfy tastes and appetites.

Want a diet that works? Move your mind from a short term diet to a long term style that’s part of an overall healthy and active lifestyle. That way you won’t put on the pounds in the first place.