7 Deadly Sins of Dieting Benton Harbor MI

Even if you're counting calories and eliminating fast food, you won't reach your goals if you fall victim to certain dieting blunders. Read on to uncover the seven deadly sins of dieting-and to ensure weight-loss success. 

1. Depriving yourself. This behavior can only last for so long. At some point, you're going to break, say Harvard researchers, who found that diets that are too restrictive will most likely lead to bouts of overeating or binge eating. Try eating smaller meals and snacks throughout the day, which will help to jump-start your metabolism and stop you from feeling famished by day's end.

2. Falling for "fads".  Although some of these plans may seem to work initially, any pounds you shed on them tend to come back quickly and in greater numbers. What's more, fad diets can pose serious health risks. The same goes for most diet pills. According to experts, you should plan to lose a maximum of two pounds a week; any plan or product professing to help you lose more than that should be treated with a healthy dose of skepticism.

3. Going it alone.  Losing weight is hard, but without a support system, it's even harder. With nobody to tell you put that doughnut down or remind you about your 6 A.M. aerobics class, your chances for success are going to be lower. If you recruit a buddy, it will make you feel more accountable for your successes and setbacks-and help you to lose more weight, according to a Brown Medical School Study...

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