The Dieter’s Dilemma: Try as you might, dieting just doesn’t work
As of right now, dieting has hit an all-time high across our nation, a surprising fact in light of the record breaking obesity rates of the day. More people than ever are obese and continue to turn to dieting as a solution.
It’s not working.
According to the National Institutes of Health Studies, 98% of people who diet and lose weight gain it back within 5 years, and 90% gain back even more than they originally lost.
That’s enough to scare any dieter off the wagon and into the nearest fast food joint!
If diets don’t work, then why do we continue to dabble with them? This is a great question, and one that is easily answered. People want a quick fix to their weight problem. Results are desired immediately—not as a result of months or even years of healthy living. People are also looking for a no-brainer. Fad diets tell them what to eat, when to eat it and even how much of it to eat! No brain power required.
Why Don’t Diets Work?
Now that you have come to terms with the fact that diets simply do not work, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of why they don’t work. The average diet operates on one age old premise - cutting calories.
Come back tomorrow to learn why this is terrible solution to weight-loss!
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