There is nothing new under the sun when it comes to people and slimming pursuits. For hundreds of years or more people, women particularly have been searching for slimming diets and sometimes-even tricks. At one point in history there was even a torture garment created to cinch the waist called the corset! Most women today would never dream of wearing a whalebone corset but they will try most anything else under the sun, if it promises to lighten their weight. Fad slimming diets of all types have blossomed in this type of atmosphere, but most do little if anything at all. Losing weight is not a sprint and if you want to see some real results while leaving behind the crazy and sometimes dangerous diets behind you here are a few tips and techniques for healthy slimming.