To Diet Or To Lifestyle

[Ericksmadhouse]

Step one to a new lifestyle.
It seems there is always the latest frenzy of diets.
Brand name diets come and go as quickly as Octomom
is having babies. Then there are the “Extreme” diets.

I would say over 95% of diets out there work. I do
question ones health on extreme diets that
advertise losing 7-10 pounds per week; when a
healthy weight loss should be no more than
2-3 pounds a week.

The problem with the word “DIET” is that you can't
stay on them forever. One could end up with serious
health issues staying on an “Extreme” diet over the
recommended length of time.

Forget the diets, forget the calorie counting unless
you're a professional athlete. How about a lifestyle
change. Make a decision, a promise to change the
way you're eating, to excersie consistently, to have
a new LIFESTYLE on your own health.

Start by a decision. Write your goals down on a
3 x 5 card and place it on your bathroom mirror.
The goals should be:
How much do you want to weigh.
When do you want to achieve the new weight.

Be realistic on the time issue. You shouldn't be
losing anymore than 2-3 pounds a week after your
first 2 weeks of your new lifestyle.

Take a head to toe photo. Take measurements of
arms, chest, waist, hips (if female) and thighs. Get
serious, take your lifestyle by the horns.

[5kgLifter]

Good post, and I agree 'diet' has many conotations but really should just mean 'what we eat on a daily basis' and not refer to restricted calorie intake.

Welcome to the forum.

[Jemma1981]

I have just done this took photos of myself (of the bits i hate) done my measurments & i know what i weigh.

I just wish results happened faster, i think that i would stick to it more, i expect to work out for 2 weeks & see major results when i know in my head this isnt the case

[flight_of_fancy]

Nice post erick! "diet" for me means "eating right and healthy foods" that's it! I do not deprive myself of the "fatty foods", but of course in moderation.. Sometimes the more you stay away from them, the more you'll be tempted to eat..

for jenna, as long as you have the will power to loose weight, you can do it! Just don't push it too hard, and enjoy it..

[WS09]

I agree, diets have too many restrictions. I've been on diets in the past and fed up with counting calories only to regain the weight. I'm eating more healthly now and for a treat, I have something like two small squares of chocolate in the evening. I find it helps.

[DORKtoDIVA]

I agree that "going on a diet" will yield results as temporary as the diet.

But "eating a good diet" is a long-term proposition.

I don't think the word "diet" is the problem itself. It's the words around it that suggest whether a person is talking about a sustainable diet or not.