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8 signs that your chosen diet is not right for you

 
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05 November 2012, 15:00

Unfortunately, many diets do not give the expected result because a person tries to adhere to certain rules in nutrition, but his attempts are doomed to failure. In order to choose the right and suitable diet for you, let's figure out why breakdowns and other failures occur.

Vegetarianism: to be or not to be

Many people, having read information about the benefits of a vegetarian diet, begin to switch from a regular diet that includes meat products to a diet that strictly prohibits their consumption. But give yourself an honest answer: will you be able to refrain from eating meat on holidays or weekends when you want to relax and enjoy yourself? If not, such a diet will not bring much benefit.

Protein or carbohydrate diet

As a rule, these diets are difficult to stick to in the long term. Especially since carbohydrates are necessary to provide the body with energy, and protein is the most important component of any person's diet, because it is necessary for building cells, tissues and organs. Of course, sticking to such diets for one or two weeks is possible, nothing will happen to you, and you will start to lose weight. However, once you switch back to a balanced diet, the kilograms will start to return.

Ineffective diets

If after a few days there is no improvement and the weight remains the same, then it is worth thinking about, this diet may not give any results even after a few weeks. According to research by scientists from the University of Florida, overweight women who quickly lost extra pounds were more successful in maintaining the results and not gaining weight again.

Don't choose diets that are too complicated

It is better not to take risks and not to choose complex or exotic diets, because all the necessary ingredients for preparing such dishes are in your refrigerator, and if you are not at home, but, for example, at a festive feast with friends, it will hardly be convenient for you to carry your food with you, and the temptation to eat something tasty will be great.

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Shared lunches

When choosing a diet, it is very important to stick to it even though your household is gobbling up what you love, but unfortunately, what you had to give up in the name of a slim figure. Therefore, think about what diet will be as close as possible to the food you usually eat.

Diet and physical activity

Of course, dieting can help you shed extra pounds, but you shouldn’t give up exercise and think that all the changes will happen on their own. In addition, physical activity can bring huge health benefits: increase insulin resistance, prevent insomnia, improve lung function, relieve chronic pain, and much more. Moreover, exercise will help you to displace thoughts about food.

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If Dieting Makes You Grumpy

Although losing weight is hard work, it doesn't have to turn you into a constantly hungry monster that grumbles at everyone. If you're constantly hungry, you're missing out on fiber-rich foods that help you feel fuller for longer.

Healthy diet without health risks

It is very important that the diet not only helps you achieve your desired weight, but also does not harm your body. No less important is the following: if you have health problems, such as high cholesterol, glucose, high blood pressure or chronic diseases, the diet you choose should help you get rid of your health problems, because these problems can be the main provocateurs of obesity.

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