Dieting Does Work! They will get you the results you want but have you ever noticed that people resort to dieting as a ‘magic pill’ solution when they are desperate or dis-satisfied with themselves? Because dieting is based on deprivation, reducing calories by hundreds will cause our bodies to lose weight. But it’s important to ask: Ask at what cost? What are the longterm risk/benefit factors? For many, embracing the all or nothing mindset when it comes to dieting, will not only wreak havoc on the metabolism but can also become a game of tug-of-war on the self esteem. Studies show that most people who diet will quickly go back to their normal eating habits and regain their old bodies back. This is why the NAFC does not advocate dieting. Rather, it’s our mission to empower everyone to help themselves, by teaching others how to effectively set up the proper foundations (both through nutrition and exercise), hard work and a commitment to succeed. Trainers will hear everyday from so many clients from various walks of like, talk about what they want. The important question to ask them is ‘what do you really, really, truly want?” Ultimately, we all have the power to do whatever we want, but the key is to understand what we’re truly willing to do, how hard we’re willing to work, to get from point A to B. Remember that during this holiday time, to enjoy foods that may be off your nutrition plan but also the variables to stay on your plan for success. We’ve talked about these often. Which of the following is not one of these important factors? a. Meal consistency and intervals b. Blood-sugar stabilization c. Variety d. Eating less than what you burn e. All the above. Remember, guilt is a useless emotion. It’s wasted on the ‘shoulds’ the ‘shouldn’ts’ and the realities that are not. We say, do or don’t do but without regret. Make your choices but understand the consequences. Enjoy a guilt-free holiday!
Posted on: Mon, 26 May 2014 15:51:09 +0000