4 Reasons Most Diets Fail (And How To Make Sure Yours Doesn’t)

Every diet starts the same way. With positive, hopeful energy and the best of intentions. Sometimes it takes a few days, sometimes longer, but before you know it, those good intentions and that positive energy has all but disappeared. You are left feeling defeated. Only to start again with a different diet and hit the same wall.

Break that cycle! Here are 4 reasons why diets fail and how you can avoid it!

1. You’re going on a crash diet.

Whether it is an all juice diet or the famous cayenne and water trick, crash diets seem like a quick solution to your weight loss. The thing is, they end in failure. I’m sure you know someone who has made it work for them, but crash diets require a great deal of willpower. What’s more, the second you start to eat normally again, your weight will come back.

How to succeed: Understand and accept that there is no speedy miracle to weight loss. Make small changes toward a healthier lifestyle. Eat smaller portions, cut sugar, and choose healthy, filling meals that will nourish and fuel your body — not deprive it. For examples on how to make this happen, check out the BodyRock Meal Plan. This plan not only includes a 30 day menu but a detailed nutrition guide and an added recipe book with over 70 offerings! Why not make your transition to a new lifestyle as easy as possible?

2. You’re an emotional eater.

You had a nice, refreshing and relaxing weekend. That diet you started Monday morning was full of possibilities, while you were buoyed by good weekend vibes. But if you are the sort of person who eats when stressed or upset, you can bet, come hump day, you will be reaching for your favourite comfort food.

How to succeed: Create some distance between you and temptation. Surround yourself with healthy food options. And if you do go totally off course and grab something non-diet friendly, don’t wallow there. Accept it and move on rather than letting it snowball.

3. Many of your social events involve food.

It is always much easier to stick to your clean eating plan in the confines of your own home. It is more difficult eating out with friends or celebrating a coworker’s birthday with an office party.

How to succeed: Be open about your goals. Share them with your friends and family. If you are accountable for them, it will be harder to fail. Try to make different plans with your friends. Instead of meeting for brunch, grab a coffee and go for a walk.

4. You’re hungry.

Chances are, you are not eating enough food or you are skipping out on important nutrients. If you are not eating enough food during the day and starving come dinner time, all your portion control and mindful eating will go right out the window.

How to succeed: Ensure your meals are full of healthy, satisfying foods. Opt for lean protein (like eggs, chicken, fish, beans and lentils) and healthy fats (like avocado, nuts, seeds and olive oil). Don’t count your calories and instead try to have three, full, healthy meals a day.

Have you been caught in the diet fail cycle? How did you break free?

Source: Shemazing!

 

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