For a long term weight loss diet to be effective it must be livable and allow some flexibility. The Biggest Loser Twins, Bill and Jim Germanakos who won season 4 of the hit TV show seem to have found the secret to long term weight loss. Diet and exercise are still a part of their lives and this article will share tips on how the new plan they developed can help you lose and keep the it off.

Bill and Jim, often referred to as the Weight Loss Twins were both winners in the Biggest Loser Competition two years ago. Bill came to the ranch weighing 334 pound and at the finale 8 months later had taken his body down to an amazing 170 pounds.

Jim's starting weight was 361 pounds and despite being voted off the ranch in week 5 and sent home he stayed committed and by the finale stepped on the scale weighing 175 pounds.

Together the brothers lost 350 pounds in just 8 months and now 2 years after the show ended they have managed to keep the vast majority of that weight off and look great and fit.

They say the secret to their continued success comes from working along side the many physicians, dieticians, nutrition experts, psychologist and trainers associated with the show. From them they learned how to eat, exercise and think in a way that supported their maintenance.

Here are 3 secrets the brothers are now sharing in their new weight loss system.

1. Enjoy eating. It is a common misconception that you must constantly deprive yourself in order to stay thin but the brothers found that eating smaller portions throughout the day and then allowing a day during the week where they could enjoy their favorite foods they could still enjoy the pleasure of food.

2. Exercise to support your metabolism. There are different ways to exercise and the most effective for long standing weight control involves exercises with varying levels of intensity. For instance instead of just walking, add short burst of speed walking or jogging. This variation peaks your metabolism and also your fat burning and it makes life more livable because the exercise can be done in half the time.

3. Remove negative thinking. The brothers share that a positive attitude is a necessary ingredient for long success. Yes, some old habits will have to change but what replaces them is a bigger reward.

The Biggest Loser Twins have now combined the lessons they learned and their real life experiences in a new system which reveals their long term weight loss diet secrets. It is due out in June of 2009 and is sure to inspire others.