Millions of people's New Year's Resolution is to lose weight and feel great! However, after a couple of months on a restricted new eating plan, most fall off the wagon.
There are two different approaches to improvement:
1. The crash diet, where you could loose a bunch of weight in a short period of time (and then usually put it right back on, plus some).
2. Or, make a lifestyle change and commitment to eating healthy and getting physical exercise, which will cause the weight to come off more slowly but at a commitment level that you can maintain.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
12 years ago
I've tried them both, so far nothing permanent. It's not that the lifestyle change and commitment approach didn't work, I didn't work it as well as I could have. It's called following you first mind and doing what's in your heart to do. Sadly I didn't do it, but I am working towards regaining my momentum and bouncing back into action.
ReplyDeleteI fully agree that a lifestyle change and commitment to eating healthy is the way to go. I love eating veggies and fruits, but I have such a busy life that it is hard to prepare meals at night when the pillow is so close. Starting now I am committing myself to eating healthier without fail.
ReplyDeleteI agree that crash diets don't give you long-term results. I have friends that go on the no-carb diet every January. And I do mean every January, because it's not sustainable so they typically put back on everything they lost and do it all again the next January. It is definately better to make permanent lifestyle changes. It may take longer to see the results, but I it's easier to maintain in the long run. And it's just plain healthier to eat a healthy, balanced diet and exercise. I love this topic!
ReplyDeleteI eat well and work out. I have found that the key to a healthy lifestyle is not thinking of it as "dieting", but rather by the general definition pertaining to food or drink that is consumed. Making choices such as the Subway selection is helpful, but I think people run into problems when they restrict things that they enjoy in favor of what they believe they should have. Try mixing what you crave and what's good for you, no matter where you eat. Most of the fast food spots have reduced calorie and/or fat alternatives, also.
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