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There are a number of reasons why diets fail – but eventually, they
all boil down to one of a few basic causes. If you have ever failed at
dieting before, or failed to keep off the weight that you lost, it is
probably due to one of the following:
1. The diet itself – while most reputable diets do have some scientific basis, there are many fads that are really not capable of resulting in any sustainable form of weight loss. If you embark on a harsh “starvation diet” your body will simply fight to replace the “reserves” you lost (just in case the “starvation” happens again). This includes diets that make you feel full without really nourishing your body.
If the meal plan does not make sense scientifically, let it go. There are plenty of real, proven concepts available.
There is of course also the odd occasion when someone is not properly familiar with the eating plan they are following, and then cheats unknowingly – while being under the misimpression that they are actually sticking to the plan.
2. Habit – there is an expression that says “old habits die hard”. In many cases, being overweight comes from a habit of just grabbing something on the run, or finding comfort in food in stressful times. Keep in mind that these habits are formed over years – and as such they can be deep rooted in your subconscious mind.
Be aware of the habit – and be conscious about replacing it with something better.
3. A lack of motivation – in many cases, people embark on a diet, and are then faced with adverse circumstances. These could be emotional, physical, job related – it doesn’t matter. The end result is that another problem surpasses the need to lose weight in terms of urgency or importance, and your focus on your weight takes a back seat.
4. A lack of support from people around you can make it difficult. For instance – they are having a treat which you would rather not have. It is tough enough refraining from indulging in it – and then they still offer you some, knowing fully well what you are trying to achieve. And then they usually have the audacity to say: “Just this one would not make any difference…”
5. Medical reasons – although the numbers are actually very low, there are people whose medical conditions cause their diets, or any attempt at losing weight, to fail. Additionally, there are some forms of medication that can interfere with weight loss, and sabotage your body’s attempts to rid itself of the unwanted fat.
Lastly…
Once you have found our reason, analyse it.
Decide how you are going to work around it.
Commit to success.
Achieve it – for good
Guest writer: Bushra
1. The diet itself – while most reputable diets do have some scientific basis, there are many fads that are really not capable of resulting in any sustainable form of weight loss. If you embark on a harsh “starvation diet” your body will simply fight to replace the “reserves” you lost (just in case the “starvation” happens again). This includes diets that make you feel full without really nourishing your body.
If the meal plan does not make sense scientifically, let it go. There are plenty of real, proven concepts available.
There is of course also the odd occasion when someone is not properly familiar with the eating plan they are following, and then cheats unknowingly – while being under the misimpression that they are actually sticking to the plan.
2. Habit – there is an expression that says “old habits die hard”. In many cases, being overweight comes from a habit of just grabbing something on the run, or finding comfort in food in stressful times. Keep in mind that these habits are formed over years – and as such they can be deep rooted in your subconscious mind.
Be aware of the habit – and be conscious about replacing it with something better.
3. A lack of motivation – in many cases, people embark on a diet, and are then faced with adverse circumstances. These could be emotional, physical, job related – it doesn’t matter. The end result is that another problem surpasses the need to lose weight in terms of urgency or importance, and your focus on your weight takes a back seat.
4. A lack of support from people around you can make it difficult. For instance – they are having a treat which you would rather not have. It is tough enough refraining from indulging in it – and then they still offer you some, knowing fully well what you are trying to achieve. And then they usually have the audacity to say: “Just this one would not make any difference…”
5. Medical reasons – although the numbers are actually very low, there are people whose medical conditions cause their diets, or any attempt at losing weight, to fail. Additionally, there are some forms of medication that can interfere with weight loss, and sabotage your body’s attempts to rid itself of the unwanted fat.
Lastly…
Once you have found our reason, analyse it.
Decide how you are going to work around it.
Commit to success.
Achieve it – for good
Guest writer: Bushra
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