Tom Parker Bowles Quotes

I've probably tried every fad diet in the world.

'Freedom dieters' often do well with programs that incorporate pretty basic rules, like intermittent fasting - simply don't eat for X period of time, then eat healthy foods. Very simple.

You have to diet before you even go to shoot in Chicago because we just eat the entire time.

It's not easy to be on a diet when you play for Napoli - the food is really good.

Mine is the least fat diet in the world.

I did my famous cabbage soup diet, so I was able to do it.

The only way you get that fat off is to eat less and exercise more.

Just eat less and exercise more.

A lot of people don't realize that when you're trying to lose weight, or just trying to stay fit, 85 percent of it is what you eat, and 15 percent of it is how you work out.

Sometimes I've had to put myself on a diet.

There's no quick or magical way to lose weight. You just have to do it the natural way - diet and exercise and stick to it - and be able to do it at your own pace.

Eating lighter makes you lighter. No one can wave a magic wand.

I've been dieting my whole life because I have a tremendous appetite.

I've never deprived myself of anything. I've always thought if you need to lose weight, carry on eating what you like, just eat less. I don't agree with doing without pasta or bread; it's too harsh.

I've changed my diet a few times. Now I'm trying to eat more protein. I eat little meals throughout the day. I love food, so I still give myself great meals. Also, when I'm busy, it's easy to lose weight.

Once you have to start counting calories, it takes away from the joy of eating.

After my experiences with the 5:2 diet, I wasn't interested in a short-term fix that would fail later. I wanted a way of eating that made me lose weight without feeling deprived.

I lost about 60 pounds. I don't really have a moment specifically that made me do it. I remember little things, like, when I was in Japan, I remember looking around at the portion sizes of a fast food restaurant and being like, 'Well, this has something to do with it.' Americans definitely eat too much.

I stopped dieting on plain, boring, unsatisfying food and started eating rich, delicious meals full of flavor and, yes... fat. I got skinny on fat and realized I would never have to diet again.

Food does not rank high on my list. I eat to live, and I'm very particular about my diet. It's strictly low fat diet for me.

If you're going to lose weight, you have to do it by changing your way of thinking about food. It cannot be the highlight of your life.

I've never been on a fad diet.

I've been on a diet for two weeks and all I've lost is two weeks.

'The 17 Day Diet' keeps your body and metabolism guessing. I call this 'body confusion.'

I do follow a version of the Dukan diet, but I don't follow it to the extreme so a lot of fish and vegetables. If I want chocolate I'll let myself have a bit of chocolate in moderation.