Seven
Do's and Don'ts for Dieters
You won't
find a shortage of diets and other quick weight-loss schemes on the
market. But will they work for you? Or will the only real weight you
lose be the weight in your wallet?
If you buy into
the promise of losing 10 or more pounds a week, your expectations may
be quite unrealistic. Besides, there could be some serious health implications
on this type of diet. Even if you do lose weight, chances are,
it will be, at best, temporary and short-lived.
No matter how
desperate you might be feeling, don't throw caution to the wind. Try
to be practical and focus on foods that promote health.
Here
are some do's and don'ts that will help you keep your focus:
-
Do
make healthy choices and eat sensible portions. Don't starve
nor stuff yourself.
-
Do
take stock of why you eat the way you do. Don't use food to
de-stress your life or to fill a void.
-
Do
seek the advice of a nutrition professional. Don't assume that
because a diet is popular, it will work for you.
-
Do
confide in family members or a trusted friend. Don't try to
do it alone.
-
Do
set realistic goals. Don't be disappointed if you are not losing
weight as quickly as you would like to.
-
Do
increase your level of physical activity. Don't just sit around
all day and expect the pounds to melt away.
-
Do
persevere. Don't give up.
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