5 Reasons You Feel Tired on Your Diet
Do you feel tired on your diet? Deprived even? Does it make it hard to stick to it? You’re not alone. A lot of people begin diets, only to find themeslves feeling drained and run down, often leading to giving up altogether.
So what’s going on? And why do so many people feel this way when they’re supposedly trying to improve their health.
Keep reading to find out the top five reasons and learn what to do next.
You may feel like you’re constantly being restricted, which can lead to feelings of deprivation and boredom.
When you’re on a diet, you may feel like you’re constantly being restricted. This can lead to feelings of deprivation and boredom, which make it difficult to stick to your diet. You may find yourself longing for the foods you’re not allowed to eat, which can cause a lot of frustration.
You may be worried that you won’t be able to stick to the diet permanently, so you’re constantly anxious about it.
When you’re always anxious about whether or not you’ll be able to stick to your diet, it can be really tough to relax and actually enjoy your food. This can leave you feeling drained and deprived, which is definitely not what you want when you’re trying to diet.
You may feel like you’re not good enough or strong enough to stick to a diet, so you end up feeling ashamed and defeated.
When you’re constantly berating yourself for not being able to stick to your diet, it only makes things harder. Not only are you putting added pressure on yourself, but you’re also more likely to give in and binge. Instead of telling yourself that you’re a failure, try to be forgiving and understanding. Acknowledge that you’re doing the best you can, and be proud of your progress, no matter how small it may seem.
You may envy others who seem to be able to eat whatever they want without gaining weight, which can lead to feelings of self-hatred and inadequacy.
When you’re on a diet, it can be easy to feel deprived. You may envy those who seem to be able to eat whatever they want without gaining weight, which can lead to feelings of self-hatred and inadequacy. It’s important to remember that everyone is different and that what works for one person may not work for another. Don’t be too hard on yourself – just keep working towards your goals and you will eventually achieve them.
You may feel like you’re missing out on all the fun, and that your diet is just one big drag.
When you’re on a diet, it can feel like you’re missing out on all the fun. You may feel like your diet is just one big drag. This is because you’re not getting to enjoy all the things you used to love. Instead, you’re stuck eating bland food and feeling deprived.
So what’s going on here?
Why do so many people feel this way when they’re supposedly trying to improve their health?
The answer lies in the psychology of dieting. When you’re constantly restricted, anxious about whether or not you’ll be able to stick to your diet, and feeling like a failure, it’s no wonder that you end up feeling drained and deprived.
It’s important to remember that diets don’t have to be so restrictive – in fact, they should never be so restrictive that you feel like you can’t enjoy your food. Try to find a diet that allows you to eat plenty of healthy foods while still enjoying occasional treats.
And if all else fails, just relax and go easy on yourself – Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will your perfect diet be.
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