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Why Your Diet May Not Be Working
Jennifer, a middle-aged single mother with one six-year-old
daughter, has been skipping sweets for a few weeks now. She's also
become a stickler for portion control.
She feels as if she's eating less
than ever, and she's been on a diligent exercise routine for an hour at a time at
least four days a week. Yet, she hasn't lost a single pound. The question
is, "Why?"
This is a dilemma which affects dieters the world over. They think they
are taking the steps necessary to lose weight, but nothing seems to be
happening. In essence, they are trapped in a dieting rut and they don't
know how to free themselves.
As a result, they become frustrated and
depressed and may then engage in binge eating.
One of the problems with diets is that they are often standardized. As a
result, they don't take into consideration your individual physiology
and metabolism. They provide a cookie-cutter approach to weight loss--an
approach which may not work in your individual case.
As a result, an
increasing number of people are turning to dieticians to formulate a
personal weight loss strategy for them. This is sometimes known as diet
science.
This process has been made easier through the Internet, where you can
correspond with a dietician any time of the day or night via e-mail. The
dietician can also act as your personal coach, helping you through your
dieting dilemmas.
Another reason that you may be failing at your diet is because of a lack
of support. You may have family members who can eat whatever they want
and seemingly not gain a pound. As a result, they may fill your
refrigerator with junk food, leading you into temptation.
Also, you may
feel as if you have no one to turn to in order to discuss your weight
problems. In order to solve this problem, many individuals look to
psychotherapists to help them with their food-related issues.
This can be particularly important if an individual has turned to
purging, or worse still, engaging in what I would call diet starvation, in an effort to combat their weight problems.
Bulimia is a
serious disease which must be treated in order to ensure the good health
of the patient. Thankfully, there are a number of treatment programs
throughout the U.S. specifically focusing on bulimia.
Yet another reason for diet failure is hidden calories. You may
literally be consuming calories and not even realize it. For instance,
the frappucinos that are so popular today are loaded with calories--as
many as 600 in a single serving! You may also be indulging in sugary
sodas--another source of extra calories.
By taking a few simple steps,
such as eliminating the exotic coffee drinks from your diet and
substituting skim milk for whole milk, you may be able to eliminate the
hidden calories
that are denying you dieting success.
You should aim for a low carbohydrate diet as an optimal solution.
Lack of consistency can also be a diet-killer. You might go on a diet
for a while, then quit before you've made any measurable progress. It's
only natural to want to see quick results.
The problem is that healthy
weight loss involves losing only a couple of pounds a week.
That means
you'll have to stay on your diet for months before you see appreciable
weight loss. Discouraging? It can be, but if you keep a positive
attitude you can achieve your ideal weight.
You may also be more successful in your dieting if you consider it to be
a lifestyle change. Therefore, your diet becomes a meal plan for life,
(the "diet science" that we mentioned previously). This means that you must change the way you look at food.
It is designed
to be fuel for your body, and nothing more. As a result, you should not
turn to food to make you feel
better or to provide you with a sense of comfort.
A lifestyle change implies commitment; it means that you are prepared to
follow the plan for the long haul. If you feel as if you cannot be on
your diet for any appreciable length of time, perhaps it's time to
consider a different diet.
Your aim ultimately should be not simply to
lose weight, but to become healthier. A fad diet will not allow you to
reach that milestone. Therefore, you must choose your diet carefully.
Author: Tony Robinson
About the author:
As a Teacher of Sport and Physical Education, Tony Robinson has a keen
interest in Health and Weight Loss issues. For handy hints and tips for
weight loss visit
http://www.weight-loss-arena.com
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