Harvard Study Support and Weight Loss

What is the Best Diet for Weight Loss?

The results didn’t really surprise me one bit, but they did surprise (and disappoint) many dietitians and fitness professionals.

According to Harvard researchers: There is no best diet!

The study took 800 overweight individuals and assigned each to follow one of four specified regimes: low fat, average protein; low fat, high protein; high fat, average protein; high fat, high protein. The participants’ progress was tracked for two full years.

At six months, the average weight loss was around 12 pounds, regardless of the diet the participants were following. As you might suspect, many participants gained some of weight back right away that first year, and after 2 years, the average amount of weight lost was similar for each of the four diets: a pathetically low 7 to 9 pounds.

The conclusion? People following any diet that restricts food intake are likely to lose some weight in the short term, no big mystery there;however, what the study also revealed (in small print at the end of the report) was much more interesting…

Watch this video as I explain more…


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STRUGGLING WITH WEIGHT LOSS?

A fascinating study from the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health was recently published that attempts to answer the classic question…

Read this…

The more support sessions participants attended, the more weight they lost and the less weight they regained. Actually, the average weight loss among participants who attended the support group sessions was 20 lbs compared to 9 lbs for those who did not – that’s a staggering 225% difference!

I’ve seen this exact same phenomenon in my work for years—support is the key!—and that’s the main reason I setup the Gabriel Method Support Group. I know how difficult it is to go on a weight loss journey alone,and I know a huge reason I was so successful in my journey is that I always had a wonderful group of peers and mentors around me.

With that in mind, I’m so pleased to now be able to offer the same support I had to you. I want to give you access to my inner circle of experts, all my best research, and I want to connect with you personally in our live, group classes and call-in days.

If you’re a Gabriel Method reader and follower, I encourage you to take the 30-day FREE Trial of the Support Group to accelerate your weight loss and to keep the weight off once you’ve reached your goal.

RESEARCH REFERENCED: Harvard Study

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If every person was given this book, no one would be obese. It would be an epidemic of the past. It almost seems sad people are dying because of obesity when it's so simple to be thin!

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I have been struggling with my weight for the past ten years… I could not understand because I don't eat desserts, cakes, chocolate or sweets and I cook most of my food. After reading your book I realized that I was actually nutrient deficient. Since I have been listening to your CD every night, I don't feel hungry at all.

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(Kenn Paquette)

“I don't crave sugar at all anymore”

Since I've read your book and listened to you CD, I've been craving dark green leafy veggies, and I've also slowed way down on sugar. As a matter of fact I don't crave sugar!

My daughter is doing great too. We both have committed to following your lifestyle. I tell everyone I see about your book and CD. Thank you so much.

(Anita)

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You have brought together a multitude of aspects and created a truly holistic ‘treatment' that is more a new lifestyle and at a time of raised awareness where it all makes such intuitive and rational sense.

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“I have made positive changes in all aspects of my life”

I am feeling so much more energetic already as I gradually introduce more live foods and nutrients into my body. Your desire to share your wealth of knowledge and amazing success with weight loss is what is so inspiring to me and I'm sure will be to millions of others around the world.

(Laura Nally, Australia)

“I'm no longer hungry, just content!”

… for the first time in over 20 years, I am not hungry. I feel content – just very different. For some reason, I don't seem to require a lot of food. My portion sizes have gotten smaller. I don't measure them out, but I look at what's on my plate and it really is a small amount. I just don't feel that I need it. I don't crave sweets either and I'm a chocoholic – at least I was one. Now I can take it or leave it.

(Liz Bay)

“My energy levels and stamina have increased exponentially”

After following your method I can now get back into some of my old “skinny” clothes, which is fabulous! PLUS I am eating a lot more and exercising less! So, Jon…a big THANK YOU. How wonderful for you to be able to help people in this way!

(Janet Mitchell, Australia)

“I now understand what my body wants”

Your work has helped me in at least two ways: first, since my husband died 20 months ago, I added 15 pounds and have slowly lost it over a year…but it would keep coming back in 2-3 pound lots. I now know why I gained the weight and how to take it off without cycling through diets and most of all without ‘working' at it.

(Virginia Burton)

“Your approach is enlightening”

The whole approach is enlightening, very interesting and humorous, so it was a joy to listen to. Many thanks for a great, commendable program, Jon. I am telling everyone all about you.

(Marianne Hale, USA)

“I have finally found the holistic weight-loss approach I was looking for”

I have FINALLY found the holistic approach to weight loss that I have been searching for. Your method is the first holistic approach that has made sense to me. Thank you so much.

(Kathy Namaste, USA)

“I can say with confidence that my weight will continue to fall off me”

The Gabriel Method is the most amazing process… our bodies work the way they work. I have been using this method for a month, cut back my walking by half and people are asking me what diet I am on! I have complete pleasure in telling them I am on no diet and letting my body get me to where I need to be.

(Karen, New Zealand)

“Your ideas are revolutionary”

I've applied visualization techniques using your CD for the first time last night and I'm feeling a big difference from within today.

(Clint, USA)

“I am finally giving my body a chance to live”

I find I am no longer obsessing about food all day. I have had chocolate bars and cake in the house all week and I have paid no attention to them (normally they would pray on my mind all day until they were gone, and still I would not be satisfied).

Gone are the days of constant dieting, taking pills and shakes and feeling guilty about food. I now have a powerful tool (my mind) just took someone like yourself for me to realize it was always there for me and will work for me when I truly need it to. Any doubters out there I say, give it a go! You have nothing to lose but weight which has held you back from the true sense of living.

(Caroline)

“Not only have I lost 8kg in a month, but I feel alive again”

I was given The Gabriel Method book about a month ago. I had some skepticism about this new dieting fad. How wrong I was. I had given up on the idea that one day I could be thin again, however, I read the book in one weekend and as they say, I had a light bulb moment, where I finally realized why I was overweight. It has been a month now and not only have I lost 8kgs, but I am alive again, and it has been noticed by everyone around me. I am smiling and have a passion for life again.

(Mia Howard, USA)

“I am finally seeing results!”

Bless you Jon and your soothing voice that sends me to sleep every night! No insomnia since I started listening to the CD and after too many years of being overweight, I am finally seeing results! 🙂

(Toni-Marie Burns-Cimijotta)

“I lost 9 kgs in two months”

I started to follow The Gabriel Method book and two months later I have lost 9 kgs. At this time I have not done any exercise due to having arthritis. My aim is to lose another 15kgs & I believe it's going to happen..Jon Gabriel you are a God send!

(Mohammad Carson)

“Brilliant and Insightful”

I love The Gabriel Method book..it brings together many concepts I have studied for years and have not been able to collate in a usable way..brilliant and insightful.. Jon is light-years ahead of the world and since I started listening to the CD at night time, I have lost another 4 kg. My body and mind loves this. Of all the books I have read, this one shows a truth my body understands.

(Susan Morkovsky)

“I’m down from a size 18 to a 10/12 in four months”

I started listening to The Gabriel Method visualization/meditation at the end of August. Four months later, I'm down from a size 18 to a 10/12. I have lost almost 40 lbs. I didn't change much other than to add some walking 5 days a week which I haven't even done for 2 months since the snow started and I'm still losing weight.

(Anne Jensen)

“I sleep better, feel better and want to eat better”

I have read The Gabriel Method book in the last 2 weeks, and what a change to my life! I am about 70kg overweight, but have discovered that losing weight is really a change of mindset about your life and food. I lost 2.2kg since I started reading the book and listening to the CD every night. I sleep better, feel better and want to eat better already. I was a chip(crisps)aholic and have not craved any in about 3 weeks now – that alone is a miracle!

(Roshette Badenhorst Van Rensburg)

“Reprogramming the mind makes so much sense”

I just started reading The Gabriel Method book and it is like Jon is talking directly to me and telling me, Hey Jeff, you are not alone and this will work for you. I am thankful to Jon for writing this book. Finally there is something that I can actually do to lose weight – reprogramming the mind makes so much sense to me!

(Jeff Devitt)

“WOW! I am amazed at the results”

I was a little skeptical when I first came across this book but I thought, what have I got to lose, I'll read it & listen to the CD anyway and see what happen.WOW! I am amazed at the results! I lost 1kg in the first week but the biggest change has been a mental one. I am no longer craving sweet things or worried about food all the time and I find that I am wanting to exercise and eat natural healthy foods.

(Sharon Fatseas)

“I no longer have food addiction”

I am a huge fan of your work which has been inspiring and has helped me a lot. As a biology student your ideas make perfect sense to me and explained a lot about why I am the size that I am. Before your book I was obsessed with eating and I couldn't stop thinking about. After incorporating your ideas into my life I no longer have this food addiction except if I am stressed or not eating right. It is surprising how predictable my body has become! Thanks for sharing your ideas with me and the rest of the world.

(Noha Ana)

“I believe in the power of visualization.”

I downloaded The Gabriel Method CD and listen to it every night. It has been miraculous for me. I just can't think of any other way to describe it. I believe in the power of visualization and this has been another reminder of the powerful link between mind and body. I lost 1kg in my first week and found myself exercising every day and eating much healthier food.

(James Ian Marshall)

“I know that I will achieve my ideal weight”

I've been on The Gabriel Method for three weeks now and have noticed that my belt notch has decreased one notch which is about 2 cm! I don't even show the slightest interest in cakes, biscuits or other ‘party' foods and only eat my three main meals (most days), and I now drink a lot more water. I used to not eat breakfast and constantly obsess over food. It was the true ‘famine' syndrome. I know that I will achieve my ideal weight.

(Kerrie Falconer)

“I catch myself dancing and whistling!”

Two weeks and 6.5 pounds down, I’m feeling great, have a new attitude, am much less cranky and I am catching myself dancing and whistling! ME! As great as all of this is, the aspect of that I find the most surprising is the amount of detoxing my body has gone through.

(Sarah Morris-Martin)

“I’m starting to feel like a THIN person”

I bought the book a week ago, read it that night and wow, it sure did put a lot of “stuff” into perspective about food, weight gain and weight retention. I immediately started to implement “whole foods” and I really don't feel like eating rubbish at all. I’m enjoying real food, which is good for me and I am already starting to feel like a thin person, because the weight is falling off…. I am feeling so much better, thank you Jon!

(Kate Morris)

“I feel better and don't crave sugar”

A week into doing The Gabriel Method I feel better already. I don't crave sugar, am eating fruits and veggies and am feeling great! Thanks Jon!

(Betty Blake)

“The Gabriel Method is truly amazing”

The Gabriel Method truly is amazing! My cravings are subsiding and I feel so much healthier. The CD is the key for me. I started it on July 31 and have lost 7lbs so far! This is miraculous for me, after exercising 7 days a week and counting every calorie I was losing about 1 lb per week. Now, my first week and NO exercise I lost 7lbs! Thank you Jon Gabriel!

(Kristen Berntzen McKenzie)

“Finally a solution that addresses the real issues”

I just finished The Gabriel Method book. It's been 3 days since I got it and started reading and listening to the CD. My mindset is changing. My cravings are changing. I don't want sugar (amazing for me) anymore. I'm so glad to be ending the struggle once and for all. Finally a solution that addresses the real issues instead of throwing diets at it.

(Meredith Hilton Pond)

“I am feeling like a Queen ”

I am in awe at how well I am sleeping- I’m feeling like a Queen and even exercising with mighty enthusiasm. Visualizing and the mind connection are saving my life. Thanks a million, Jon.

(Rosa Oquendo)

“I have lost 7 kgs in 2 weeks! ”

I owe a lot to Jon Gabriel and it's only been 2 weeks since I started this way of life. I have lost 7 kgs, never feel hungry and now really feel like eating the right foods all the time.148 kg to 141 kg in 2 weeks. This is the start of my journey, thank you Jon Gabriel.

(Chris Commane)

“ My body just turned off the stomach switch! ”

I have just finished reading The Gabriel Method book, and listened to the meditation CD tonight for the first time. The thing that amazes me most so far is how full I feel after eating a fraction of what I'm used to! It's like my body just turned off the stomach switch! There's a full cheesecake sitting in the fridge (normally something I’d sit down and eat in about ten minutes) and it's just plain uninteresting. Amazing after only a few days of knowing about this book!

(Amanda Hager)

“The Gabriel Method shows why diets don't work ”

Great work Jon. You show why diets don't work an explain how to lose weight and keep it off. This message needs to be heard! Too many people are getting ripped off by fad diets and useless infomercial products which promise instant weight loss but promote long-term weight gain. The only way to fix any problem is to fix the cause. You show how to do that! Keep up the great work

(Joe Amoia)

“For the first time ever I feel like there is hope”

I bought The Gabriel Method book this week, downloaded the CD and have used it every night since. Already I notice I am much more positive, not just about weight loss, but I’m noticing that things that would normally stress or tire me, simply don't! Also I'm finding I just don't feel like eating the foods I would normally go for, and am wanting the healthier options. If this has happened in only 3 days, I figure it's only going to get better. For the first time ever I feel like there is hope.

(Sharon King)

“My insulin intake has now dropped to 20 units…”

My insulin intake has now dropped to 20 units morning and
night from 60-64 last January. My general health has much improved and I am slowly, but surely, losing weight – 15 kilos up-to-date. My specialist is delighted and asked for the name of the book to read for
himself.

(Gillian Churchill)

“I Love the Gabriel Method Step by Step program…”

I love the program it is fantastic and has helped my self confidence as I was putting pressure on myself for not being able to lose weight. Now the pressure is off!

(Danielle Welch)

“The Gabriel Method programme is exactly what I needed…”

This programme is exactly what I needed to really understand the method and apply it to my life. The support on the forums and the generosity from Jon is incredible. I am so happy I took the leap of faith and committed to the programme. Thank you!

(Alice Rae-Flick)

“Wow! I am so pleased to be on the Gabriel Method Step by Step journey…”

It’s amazing the way Jon explains everything about Insulin Resistance. I have had it explained to me before but now Jon has given me the key! I think of the insulin effect every time I want something to eat now. It has made an enormous difference. I am enjoying food so much more now and making great choices Thanks so much to Jon and the team. Big hugs from me, you are all a gift to the world.

(Heather Jacob)

“This is the best decision I have ever made…”

It is just great and amazing to follow the Gabriel Method step by step program. The core lessons are so interesting and I learn so much! The meltdown has begun for me and I see and feel the fat melting away day by day! Something I never thought possible!

(Marleen Ceulemans)

“It’s so good to be ‘taken by the hand’…”

It’s so good to be ‘taken by the hand’ so to speak through all the steps Jon describes in his book. The Gabriel Method Step by Step program is really designed so you can take weekly steps, that are exciting, not a chore, because Jon gives us weekly visualizations that help you to happily incorporate every single one of them! I feel lighter, more positive and have already changed habits. This is only going to keep going and get better and better!

(Catharina)

“I am getting so much out of The Gabriel Method Step by Step program…”

I am getting so much out of the Gabriel Method Step by Step program. I am really enjoying the structure and the support to understand and follow Jon’s method. It is really helpful to have the forum for support and to ask/answer questions, post progress or difficulties and such. I really am feeling the fat melt away! Can’t recommend it highly enough!

(Kathryn Lindsay)

“The Gabriel Method Step by Step program is the best thing that has happened to me…”

The Gabriel Method Step by Step program is the best thing that has happened to me. Ever since I read your book two years ago I wanted something like this. I just love the weekly checklists that show me exactly what to do. Since I started putting into practice the Gabriel method I can see an improved relationship with my husband. I have lost 2.5 kgs and I feel reassured that I can lose my excess weight – something I had given up on. The visualizations are calming and encouraging. Thank you Jon and the Team for this fantastic effort!

(Kavita Baluja)

“I read The Gabriel Method book regularly…”

I read this book regularly particularly when I need more inspiration to stay positive. I really enjoy Jon’s style of writing and the fact that the ideas can be easily assimilated into ‘real’ lives. It is effectively set out so that I can access the key information that I need, when I need it!

(Tracey Lee)

“Lost 4kg this week! Back on track and it’s not even an effort…”

Lost 4kg this week. Back on track and it’s not even an effort, not even attempted. New goal is 100kg by the 23rd of October which will be 100kg loss. I have to get there to show myself it can be done!

(Michael Turner)

“The Gabriel Method Book is such an excellent book…”

This is such an excellent book-thoroughly readable and with its feet planted firmly in the “real” world. I have read the book twice and use it as a reference book. I still feel that I have work to do to completely turn off the FAT programs, but this book is a great resource to assist me with my journey. I am a GP and have recommended to several of my patients that they purchase this book.

(Liz Mangan)

“I cannot thank you enough for assisting me in “flicking my thin switch back on…”

I've not dieted for 2 weeks and lost 15.5 pounds, I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

(Sarah Toohey)

“I have lost about 15 pounds so far, and I now have a plan that I know will get me long-term results without as much pain…”

I find the most powerful parts are the visualization and mental aspects you teach. Your book has been a revelation as far as explaining why I have had trouble losing weight before.

(Dave Parkes)

“Fifty-five pounds total so far! I'm feeling better and better every day…”

I have lost another 3 pounds this week, despite indulging my cravings for chocolate. Fifty-five pounds total so far! I'm feeling better and better every day, and I have no loose skin!
Thanks so much — You inspire me every day!

(Denise Bullen)

“People like you really do make an impact on the world…”

I bought your book last Monday and it is AMAZING. People like you really do make an impact on the world. You have covered the very thing that everyone else misses—the mind-body connection.

(Jodi Bell)

“So far I've lost around 20 to 22 pounds within about seven weeks…”

I have been reading your book… and gradually implementing the recommendations you make — So far I've lost around 20 to 22 pounds within about seven weeks.

(David Buchbinder)

“Through reading your book and listening to the evening visualization CD I have gone from 108kgs to 58kgs!”

You are the best thing that ever happened to me, you have taken me out of a swirl of stress and constant weight worry. With reading your book and listening to your CD every night I have gone from 108 kgs to 58 kgs. I look better and sleep better. I trust myself. Thank you so much for being so real.

(Veronica Kufalk)

“I am a Personal Trainer and I currently train one of Jon's success stories from Sunshine Coast Australia who has lost 90 kilos with the Gabriel Method”

I totally resonate with Jon's work and have needed to implement it with myself and my own weight loss program.

(Bianca Aiono, Owner – SCULPTLife Personal Training)

“I’ve lost 23kgs in six months, I am really proud of myself and mostly thank Jon”

On the 14th June 2011, I weighed myself and was exactly 170kgs. Six months later on the 14th December 2011, I weighed myself and I am 147kgs, I have lost 23kgs so far. I am really proud of myself and mostly thank Jon. God bless you and your family with health, love and peace.

(Gabriel Haggar)

“I just wanted to say that I read your book about 2 years ago and have since then lost 75 lbs”

It was the most inspiring weight loss book I have ever read, and believe me, I've read a ton! It helped me figure out why I was holding on to that unwanted fat and helped me convince my body that I no longer needed it. I lost the weight with no extreme surgery or exercise. Thank you so much for writing this book, I have recommended it to so many people!

(Caroline Rehel)

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