Why Diets Don't Work



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Top Reasons Why Diets Don't Work

• Diets have a 99% Failure Rate. Have you noticed a pattern yet? Maybe you do lose weight only to quickly regain it. Over time, studies show if you diet you are more likely to be overweight than people who follow healthy eating habits and make small gradual changes to their lifestyle. No, the Law of Averages does not apply to this faulty system.


• Dieting can be dangerous.Any time you severely restrict the amount or types of foods you eat you put your health and life at risk. Yo-yo weight, is associated with higher death rates - especially if some type of pills are being used. At no point should you ever place weight loss above your health.


• Restrict calories(1200 or less) and you will eventually eat more - on top of a slower metabolism. All those excess calories will be stored as fat - causing rapid weight gain.


• Dieting is Exhausting.Diets are just reduced calorie fads disguised by a clever gimmick. "Lose weight while you sleep" "Eat all you want and still lose weight" Not eating enough or cutting out certain foodgroups means your body may not be getting the energy it needs, or may lack certain nutrients. You will feel exhausted, light headed and experience some not-so-fun mood swings.


• Dieting is Disruptive.Dieting negatively affects your normal eating patterns. Diets can lead to binge eating, overeating and chaotic eating. When you diet, it is common to override your internal signalstelling you to eat. You end up trying to use willpower or resist hunger signals and may even go as far as taking appetite suppressants. This results in being unable to know when youreally are hungry or worse....when you're full.


• Dieting can lead to eating disorders.Experts state that the high rates of eating disorders in the U.S. are due in part to people dieting, losing weight, rebounding, and becoming chronic dieters.


• Dieting Causes Food Obsessions.If you spend a large amount of time and energy depriving yourself of food or certain types of food - you will spend more time thinking about food and become obsessed attempts tocontrol your weight by what you choose to eat or not eat. How long do you want to live like this?


• Dieting Diminishes Women.There is way too much attention focused on our appearance and an arbitrary number on the scale. In the midst of this focus - we end up avoiding what really matters to us - our dreams and ambitions. Even worse, it erodes our confidence, self esteem and self respect.


• Dieting Intensifies Negativity.If you diet, you are more judgmental and critical of yourself and others. Once again, wasted time and energy. Focus on the positive. Be grateful. Celebrate your life.


• Diets Put Your Life on Hold.Does this sound familiar...."I'll be happy when I weigh "x pounds."

Guess what? The issues in your life are not related to your weight. Take responsibility for your life, and take back control of your life. Decide to be happy now and do what it takes to live a lifestyle that reflects your priorities.

These are the top reasons why diets don't work. You now need to follow a daily healthy eating plan with the right exercise and mindset to lose the weight.