Stop Dieting And Start Living!

Friday, July 10, 2015, 0:18 [IST]

Stop dieting and start living! If one of the friends in your circle dieted and became slim, it doesn't mean it will work for you. On the other hand, if you have deprived your body of some essential nutrients in the name of dieting, then you have just attempted to spoil your health.

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If dieting is deprivation then the word ‘diet' is misunderstood. Staying healthy should be the first target and it doesn't require following trends or crash diets.

Remember this: Your body weight depends upon lots of factors. There is no use blaming yourself. Your genetics, your daily activity levels, your food and your stress levels- all of these factors either add or subtract to your weight.

So, if you think that some magic weight loss pill or program is going to do the miracle, or some new age diet plan is going to remove all the excess fat in the mid-section, then you are mistaken.

On the other hand, health experts suggest that sudden weight loss is unhealthy. Weight should be gradually gained or gradually lost in order to make it a healthy process.

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Also, remember that weight loss is more about adopting a new lifestyle. It is not just about depriving yourself of some foods in the name of dieting. So, stop dieting and start eating healthy.

Know About Nutrients

A balanced diet is what you require whether you are overweight or underweight. But mind the portion size as it may affect your weight gain or loss.

What If Stress Makes You Binge Eat?

The answer is to find ways to deal with stress. It is a fact that stress makes you crave for your favourite food as it eats up your energy levels.

Know The Difference Between Craving And Hunger

When your body really needs food to get on, it gives a signal through hunger. But when your mind wants pleasure, it creates a craving. Know the difference and respond only to hunger.

Water

Water is a good way to answer cravings. But don't drink water to kill your hunger. Drink water to curb snacking.

Raw Vegetables

Ensure that at least your breakfast consists of raw foods. This helps detoxify your system and the best part is that raw foods are low in calories.

Stay Busy

Staying busy helps in two ways: firstly when you are busy, you would put aside your cravings. Secondly, if you are physically busy then you can burn calories too!

Combat Boredom

A recent survey claims that 87% of the obese people snacked mainly to kill boredom. If that is the case with you, see whether you can kill boredom with some other activity.

Never Skip A Single Meal

Postponing a desire intensifies it. There is no use in skipping timely meals. On the other hand, it is unhealthy for several reasons. Eat light meals without postponing.