There are so many ways to lose weight, and no one method works for everyone. Fred Bollaci found what works for him and has dedicated himself to helping others, the Restaurant Diet.
Today, after losing 150 pounds while enjoying gourmet cuisine and keeping it off for five years, Fred is spreading the word on how anyone can live the La Dolce Vita lifestyle, creating and enjoying gourmet meals at home and in great restaurants using the best ingredients available without guilt or excess calories, and offers keen insight on how to kick the habit of emotional overeating for good! (Fred Bollaci Enterprises)
One of the main factors behind Fred's struggle with obesity, since childhood, was emotional eating.

Children may use food to soothe their hurts and sadness, just like adults do. Emotional eating in childhood is often a sign of a bigger problem, as in adults, there can be underlying issues that need work.

If your child is struggling with excess weight, talk to your doctor. Watch for some of the signs of emotional eating such as:

* Anger
* Boredom
* Depression
* Fatigue
* Frustration
* Loneliness
* Stress
* Insecurity
* Sadness
* Withdrawal

While parents usually have the best of intentions, some may inadvertently contribute to weight issues by rewarding children with food. Using praise and non-food rewards or experiences is a healthier way.

Making Peace with Food with The Restaurant Diet
While many people told Fred that he could never lose weight dining at restaurants, he was determined to live the life he so enjoyed while maintaining a healthy weight.
As a gourmand and sommelier, Fred has found a way to travel the globe, enjoying gourmet foods representing many diverse nationalities without adding an inch to his waist! He has a keen knowledge of how to choose healthy delicious ingredients and create meals without adding unnecessary calories. He will demonstrate to you how to make healthy gourmet choices without compromising on taste or presentation so that you, too, can enjoy the La Dolce Vita lifestyle!
The Restaurant Diet: How to Eat Out Every Night and Still Lose Weight

Show Notes
12:29 - On a side note, the monitoring software I mentioned that we use on our computer is Qustodio

20:00 - Fred explains the four phases of his Restaraunt Diet

25:00 - Great tips: one serving, put your fork down between bites, sip water in between, not obsess about food - great advice

The Restaurant Diet: A Spiritual Journey of Weight Loss & Self Discovery 2nd Edition

The Restaurant Diet podcast episode can also be viewed as a video on Youtube:

About Fred Bollaci:
Fred Bollaci is The Healthy Global Gourmet.