Fad Dieting Does Not Work, Says Celebrity Trainer

Celebrity fitness trainer Ramona Braganza, the woman behind the toned and sculpted bodies of Hollywood celebrities like Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Zac Efron and Ryan Reynolds, claims consistent exercise and not fad dieting is the secret to long term weight loss."Fad dieting does not work in the long term. It's much more effective to add in strength training and build muscle tissue. Adopt a long term healthy eating program and you can still enjoy what you like but eat it in moderation," says Braganza.The 52-year-old Los Angeles-based trainer, who has helped several actors get into shape and build the finest bodies in quickest possible time, was recently in India to launch her book 'Feel Fit Look Fantastic in 3.2.1'. Her book includes tips to get into shape 'Hollywood Style'. "Most of the time people want to see results right away so they choose a high intensity workout and give it up when they don't see results in a week. It's important to begin slowly, even 20 minutes a day but to do it consistently. In addition, to see changes in a body you must stick to it for at least 3-6 months," says Braganza.She writes about three key steps which will help people to get in shape in record time with diets and recipes for healthy eating. These, she claims, dawned upon her during her time at a
film shootings. "3-2-1 countdown has become my philosophy for everything in life. It first caught my attention while I was working on a film setting. As I watched the director give a countdown that said '3-2-1 action', I realized that this is exactly how I prepare my clients. The mantra being 'get ready mentally, get set physically and go forward emotionally'," Braganza writes in her book.So how does one get up from the cozy bed and exercise? The trainer says, "Motivation begins in the mind, take control of your mind and commit to a program. To stay motivated include friends, make playlists of music you like, do it during a time of day that works with your schedule, visualize your goal and journal your progress."