Hip and Thigh Diet

Full Name: The Hip and Thigh Diet

Origin: Diet was created by a British woman named Rosemary Conley; the book was launched in 1980, but has recently made a come back

Description: Low-fat and low-calorie diet that was created to target hips and thighs (if only it were so easy!)

Likes: Lean meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, legumes

Dislikes: Nuts, seeds, dairy, oils, butter

Looking for: A dieter who wants a quick fix and who's ready to drastically reduce their fat intake

Works Well With: Jane Fonda's Hip and Thigh workout videos

What problem areas does nearly every woman in the world complain about? If you guessed hips and thighs, you're right! This new weight loss diet was created to prey on women's body image insecurities.

The Hip and Thigh Diet is very low-fat and low-calorie, even though it calls for three meals a day and includes some snacks. Although there is no calorie counting involved with this diet, the following foods are restricted:

• Nuts and seeds
• All oils and butter
• All dairy (except for the low-fat and skim variety)

The plan encourages the dieter to eat an unlimited amount of vegetables, which is a good thing - but since veggies are extremely low in fat, it will probably be difficult to follow this diet long term.

On a positive note, this weight loss diet also incorporates an exercise routine into the plan. As many people know, if you want to lose weight the right way you need to exercise as well as eat healthy. However, due to the low caloric intake of this diet, it may be difficult to muster the energy needed to exercise intensely and promote weight loss.