Michael Mosley: Diet guru shares 'golden rules' for fast weight loss- 'far more effective'

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Dr Michael Mosley has long been hailed a weight loss guru, and has now outlined some handy tips for keeping the pounds off. They are a mixture of different weight loss techniques and he swears they are "far more effective". "A number of recent trials have shown that, done properly, a rapid weight-loss diet is safe and can be far more effective than the standard slow and steady approach," he wrote in his column for the MailOnline.

While acknowledging that calories are not the only factor in a person's weight loss journey, he wrote: "A few years ago Public Health England ran a campaign encouraging us to aim for '400-600-600' - that is, 400 calories for breakfast, 600 for lunch and 600 for our evening meal. "This adds up to only 1,600 calories a day, and it applies to men and women - though you could boost those calories a bit with the occasional snack or drink. "With most of us overeating by around 300 calories a day, aiming for 400-600-600 could reduce rising rates of obesity. READ MORE: Diet: Expert warns against common mistake"Based on this and other research on successful long-term weight losers, these are my Golden Rules for keeping to a healthy weight," he said.

Ditch unhealthy foodHe recommended that people clear the junk food out of their cupboards and instead stock them and the fridge, with healthy foods. "You have to create an environment where it is easy to be good," he said. DON'T MISS. . . Diet: 5 myths of Military Diet that could have adverse effects [LATEST]Dr Michael Mosley shares 3 alternatives to help cut down on carbs [ADVICE]Fitness: Best way to warm-up for strength training [HEALTH NEWS]"I know that if there's chocolate or biscuits at home, I'll find and eat them.