How to Stick to a Diet Long Term

If you ask anyone who is overweight they will say that it is so hard to the extra kilos, but is this because we are eating more or getting lazier? I think we are doing both. The other problem people find when trying to shed those unwanted kilos is sticking to the diet longer than a day.

I believe there are loads of reasons why people say they can’t stick to a diet.
The first reason that comes to mind is that people often have an unrealistic attitude to losing weight. They gained the weight easily but then they find that it is not as easy to shed. Also, once decided, most people want to lose their excess weight really quickly and may have unrealistic expectations, such as wanting to lose 2-3 kilos each week. When this doesn’t happen they give up out of disappointment and frustration and go back to their old ways. Having the right attitude when it comes to weight loss is vital for longer-term weight loss success. Every ounce, gram or pound is a loss, be excited when you see the scales go down, as long as they keep going down then that is all that matters.

I lost 35 kilos in 20 months and one of the things that I made sure I never did was put unrealistic pressure on myself to lose weight too quickly. Often enough when you lose weight quickly – it finds you again quickly. If you have ever tried to lose weight by starving yourself slim, you will know that it really doesn’t work. Not only will you be hungry all the time but also cranky, irritable and lets not forget the bad breathe! The sensible way to shed those unwanted kilos is to have a well-balance diet that will keep you satisfied and happy. Being hungry is “diet syndrome” so instead eat the right amounts of proteins, carbs, fibre and kilojoules and I guarantee you will feel great, bounce through the day and be able to stick to your program long term.

Here are some weight loss myths:
1. Eat grapefruit and it will melt the fat away - False
2. You have to starve to lose weight - False
3. When exercising - no pain means no gain - False
4. Potatoes make you fat - False
5. Food combining should be avoided - False
6. Treat food is a no-no when losing weight - False
7. Skip meals and you will lose weight – False
8. Avoid Carbs at all cost – False
9. Drinking while eating is fattening –False
10.Counting kilojoules or calories is a waste of time - False


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