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Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion  Dieting just causes the dreaded yo-yo effect, because dieting is only meant to be a short-term solution. Lifestyle changes are what will keep the weight off long term. |
i atrted diets with intentions to maintain them.not fad diets,but eating in moderation,low fat,etc. the problem is it's so hard to change a life style.
the thing is- i wasn't even fat...i became fatter from trying to change my lifestyle,and eating healthier etc. but i just ended up bingeing and therefore i gained weight.i'm not nearly obese,but i feel that gaining that weight could've been avoided if i hadn't tried to lose weight on the first place.
i was never happy with my body,but i made it even worse by trying to eat less.i'm not skinny anymore,but close to being overweight.
now you can understand my negative approach towards dieting,or life style changing-call it what you want. maybe dieting is not for everyone? facts are that only a small percentage of people actually manage to maintain their weight. and what's with the rest of the people? are they going to just try and try only to find themselves failing again?and what's with the extra weight they gain,and the distress?
maybe dieting should be limited to people who really need it- for instance-if they have hyperlipidemia,a family history of heart attacks,diabetes etc. why are so many people i know on diets?