You’ve probably heard about stomach stapling, or gastric banding, which is a serious medical procedure taken by some people when they feel they have tried everything else to control their weight, and this is the only thing left.

This type of operation is not something to be taken lightly. This is major surgery. And it is expensive. People who have this done have to change their lifestyles and eating habits in a big way. Wouldn’t it be better to avoid the hassle, and take control of your eating in a less-drastic manner? I have a suggestion.

I have tried this simple tip over several months, and it works well for me…

You’ve finally decided to do something about your extra weight. Great!

You’ve thrown out all the junk food in your house, and forbidden anyone to bring any home. You’ve cut out or otherwise saved all the low-fat or low-carb recipes you can find. Maybe you bought a cookbook or two on the subject. You bought an exercise contraption or some hand weights, and you have designated a certain amount of time for your daily grunting.

So how long is this gonna take? You want it NOW. You’re eating better. You’re counting every calorie and/or every gram of carbs. You're exercising fairly regularly. Why isn’t it happening? It’s never fast enough.