When
it comes to dieting there are many mistakes that are made on a near
daily basis. While there are many real profound mistakes that go along
with the territory there are a few that seem to have far more profound
and lasting implications than others. Hopefully by learning about these
mistakes you can learn to avoid them in your own weight loss pursuits.
Perhaps
the single largest mistake that dieters make is adopting an all or
nothing attitude. These are the dieters that scour the pantry and the
refrigerator removing anything that could be seen as a potential source
of temptation. They embark on a dietary regimen that is nearly
impossible to maintain and believe that all is lost the moment they
stray from the strict guidelines of their diet.
While
this may work for some in the short term, it sets them up for failure,
frustration, and ill will towards the entire dieting process. The
important thing when it comes to dieting is the goal. Your goal is to
shed pounds. There are many ways in which this can be done that do not
require starving yourself or punishing yourself in the process.
Another
great mistake when it comes to dieting is selecting a diet plan where
you eat the same thing every day. Despite our human need for structure
and routine we tend to enjoy changing our lunch routine on occasion.
Select a diet or new nutrition plan that allows you to enjoy a wide
variety of foods rather than one that limits you to the same meal or
meal selection day in and day out. Do not feed into crazy diets or fads
– while they may offer a short term weight loss, in the long run, they
do not work for a healthy lifestyle.
Other
common mistakes include depriving yourself of everything you enjoy. One
thing that we often forget is the importance of moderation. Fill up on
servings of fruits and vegetables but allow yourself to enjoy the
occasional indulgence for the sake of sanity. If you never allow
yourself to enjoy a taste of chocolate, why on earth would you want to
live forever? Seriously, do not forget to enjoy food for the sake of
dieting. There is nothing wrong or sinful about enjoying food. The
problem lies when you enjoy only the wrong sorts of foods.
You
should also avoid the mistake of not setting goals. While you do not
want to set goals that are impossible to achieve you should also avoid
the opposite end of the spectrum, which involves having no goals at all.
Those who set aggressive goals that are achievable will see the
greatest degree of success. Making those goals public and asking for
support is another thing that will help you achieve greater success.
This is one reason the Weight Watchers program has enjoyed the
phenomenal success is has.
The
final mistake when it comes to dieting that is made all too often is
giving up. We all have setbacks along the way. Even those who have
achieved monumental dieting success have met with failure on the road.
The end result however, for those who stick with the plan is a healthier
body and that is something that is worth fighting for. Your goals may
get side tracked but you can set new goals. You may have had a bad day
or even a bad week when it comes to your dietary goals and plans. Do not
let this defeat your desires to become a healthier you.
Learn
to overcome those mistakes and move on from them. Let your failures
teach you as much as your successes and you should be well on your way
to the healthier person that you know is hiding inside. Whether you want
to get rid of 10 pounds or 210 pounds the only way to achieve that goal
and make it last is by dedicating yourself to the process of becoming a
healthier person. A healthy person has healthy eating habits and
doesn’t starve him or herself. Nor does a healthy person binge on things
that aren’t healthy. Learn to enjoy food in moderation and you should
be well on your to the success you seek.
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