Time to get FIT!

A recent poll estimates that more than 13 million people - two in five women and one in six men - are likely to be on a permanent diet, and at least half the population is overweight. But what they should be looking at is a permanent life-style change, not a quick fix and piles the weight back on later.

The Diet & Fitness Show in Olympia aims to give visitors a wider perspective on weight loss. The first show to be totally dedicated to all types of 'diet', fitness and healthy living, it will not only guide information on how to lose weight and maintain a new slimmer shape, but also provide masses of practical and interactive health/diet/ information and product advice on how to look one's very best.

Just as importantly, the Diet & Fitness Show will also bust some diet myths, psych enthusiasts up for new fitness success and give exactly the kind of advice, encouragement and help needed to shift those excess inches, for good.

With so many different food regimes available, The Diet & Fitness Show is an opportunity to get advice directly from the experts and discover the most appropriate diet for your needs. If you're looking for ways to get fit in 2010, go along to the show and try out the latest fitness equipment or join in a fun exercise class.

Setting goals and staying focused is not always easy, especially if you rely on willpower alone. Some find it easy, but it's not always simple to bringing about a change to a well-established life pattern.

The show also covers a wide range of diet topics, from Weight loss, Vegetarian & Vegan to Wheat Free and "Free From" plus many more.

Join Adrian Matthams Dhp who will tell you how a Gastric Hypno Band works and how this is a viable, cost effective and pain free alternative to weight loss surgery.

Join Anjum Anand, presenter of BBC2's cookery show "Indian Food Made Easy" and discover how to eat right for your type. Anjum shows how to work out your body type and the foods you should eat to maintain a healthy body. This super healthy diet is inspired by Ayurveda, known as the mother of all medical systems, Ayurveda has undergone continuous research, development and refinement over the past 5,000 years. Originally from India , Ayurveda is currently experiencing world-wide popularity as a revival sweeps all continents.

Or let Diet and Movement specialist, Joanna Hall show you how her unique walking technique can help you lose 10llbs and 10 inches in just 28 days!

Over 120 companies will be exhibiting, including Bodychef, VitaMix, Evertop Health, MBT for Fitness, Fat Free Grilling, Maximuscle, Health & Fitness Magazine, Kelloggs Special K, Herbalife, and Diet Pages. Whether you're committed to eating vegetarian, wheat free or just more healthily for 2010, or looking for new ways to tone up and lose inches, a fun series of workshops and seminars will set you on a winning path.

The Diet & Fitness Show covers Sat 23 & 24 January 2010 at Olympia, Hammersmith Road. Kensington, London W14 HUX. 10am - 6pm Sat & Sun. Adm: £10 online £12 door. Child ticket under 16 for one day only (Sat/Sun) £7. Info: www.thedietandfitshow.co.uk

By Belinda Raye

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