Here's Why Weight Loss isn't as simple as "Just Eat Less"
If you’ve been dieting for any length of time, chances are you’ve heard the suggestion to “just eat less.” This is probably the most common piece of dieting advice out there, and it’s also one of the worst. It’s not only ineffective, but it can also be damaging to your health.
Keep reading to learn why this advice is a bad idea and some more helpful advice that will help you lose weight safely and effectively.
So, why is being told to eat less a bad idea? There are a few reasons. First of all, it’s important to understand that weight loss is ultimately about creating a calorie deficit. This means that you need to burn more calories than you’re consuming. When you eat less, you’re naturally cutting down on the number of calories you’re consuming, which can lead to weight loss.
However, there are a few problems with this approach.
If you’re constantly depriving yourself of food, eventually you’re going to find yourself giving in to your cravings and overeating. This can lead to yo-yo dieting, which is not only ineffective, but it’s also unhealthy.
Yo-yo dieting has been linked to a number of health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, that occur due to the fat regain that happens.
When you’re constantly telling yourself that you can’t have something, it can lead to feelings of deprivation and resentment. This can make it even harder to stick to your diet in the long-term. It’s also found to be linked with bad relationships with food.
So, if being told that eating less is a bad idea, what’s a better alternative? There are a few things you can do that will help you lose weight safely and effectively.
Dieting is both a psychological and physiological process. That means it requires both your mind and body to work together. Your mental state and the influences around you will heavily impact your journey towards successful and long term weightloss. It’s therefore important to focus on a healthy journey instead of short term fixes.
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