Do diets really work?
There are several different types of diets out there and they come and go like the seasons. They all have their merits and success stories but in the end the only true effective diet is a balanced and sustainable diet. You want a diet, which you can easily incorporate in your lifestyle, and is sustainable over time. The word “diet” itself is misleading, as most people think lack of food as soon as they see the word. A diet or “meal plan” does work as it will show an individual what, when and how much they should be eating. Eventually, you would adapt your lifestyle to support the “meal plan” and it becomes self maintaining.
Wait! Before you eat that donut, do you remember your New Year’s resolutions about diet and exercise? Unfortunately, you are in the majority if you have returned to your old ways. Before the guilt sets in, however, please realize most dieters fail to reach their goal. For the first time in history, this country has more overweight people than thin people. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions. In a desperate search for a magic formula to melt away excess pounds, many fall prey to the “yo-yo” diet syndrome. The typical dieter drifts from one program to another. They lose some weight only to regain what they lost and even more. Ninety-two percent of dieters regain their weight within two years. Many diet programs continue to advocate outdated techniques that have never been effective. Chew your food like a gourmet; use smaller plates; eat half the amount of food, etc., are examples of the antiquated techniques still being taught. Typically, weight loss programs teach in a “smorgasbord
