Fad diets don’t work: Why?
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They
are based on severe nutrient restriction, therefore, disturbing the balance of
nutrient intake
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They
register in your brain as something you want to do temporarily, making it
difficult for your body to adjust
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The
“weight loss” results from loss of water and lean body mass, which starve and
weaken the body
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They rarely
focus on fitness and exercise. instead, they emphasize effortlessness and the quickness of results
What to do instead?
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Consult
a professional (i.e: nutritionist, dietician physician)
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Ask:
Can I do this for the rest of my life? It is imperative that the answer be Yes before you begin a dietary regimen.
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Choose
regiments that are packed with a variety of nutrients
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Exercise
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_faddism http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6851
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Yeah, I admit I've fallen prey to the quick promises of the fad diet. I've done phase 1 of the South Beach Diet several times, but once I loose a few pounds, I never shift to the more healthy eating of the other phases, I just go back to my regular unhealthy eating. Although I have been trying to exercise and eat more veggies this past year. :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you’re having fun with the A to Z challenge,
Jocelyn
Hey Jocelyn! Thanks for visiting and sharing your experience. I wish you all the success on the healthy journey! The challenge is quit fun. Hope you're having fun too!
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