One of these days, we are going to get smart and realize that dieting doesn’t work. If diets worked, new ones would never have to be created. All diets have a fundamental flaw. Some food or taste is severely restricted and with time we give in and want what we aren’t supposed to eat. You will lose weight on any diet because calories are always restricted. If you eat fewer calories, you will lose weight. What makes diets so appealing is they eliminate the need for you to think and make decisions. The diet tells you what to eat and when.
There are two main reasons diets fail. The first is boredom. There comes a time or an occasion when you just want to eat what you have been avoiding. The second is expense. Some diets require you to buy supplements or special foods and over time it becomes very costly.
You will lose weight on diets, but the real question is will the lost weight find your body again? Before you start a diet, ask yourself this question. Once I’ve reached my goal weight, will I love eating this way for the rest of my life and can I afford to eat this way for the rest of my life? If you can honestly say yes then you’re on to something. If the answer is no then you’re back on the roller coaster again.
I've had an “issue” with food for as long as I can remember. The only diet that has worked for me is eating real food, the kind that doesn’t come with a label, and has all of its fiber and nutrients in tact. I keep fat and salt in my diet for flavor and satiety and I allow myself reasonable amounts of sweet and salty foods on occasion. This is a diet I love and can afford for the rest of my life.
Cooking is easier than you think and you and your family are worth the time and effort it takes.
Simple cooking substitution: A one ounce square of unsweetened baking chocolate = 3 tablespoons baking cocoa + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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