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Originally Posted by awb  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? |
First off to clarify, here we refer to: Diet=short term weight loss plan Lifestyle change=long term weight loss and keep it off plan
So you weren't overweight to begin with but went on diets anyway? The problem with diets and lifestyle changes is that not everyone can change their eating habits overnight, and it appeared as if you may fit into that group. Some people need to take things one step at a time and ease into it, slowly reducing calories over time.
That being said, the reason people you know who are on diets is because they're trying to lose weight for a number of reasons. To look good physically, feel better about themselves mentally, for health reasons, to fit into clothes better, etc.
Anyone who is overweight should try to lose the weight, mostly importantly for health reasons. Even being a little overweight greatly increases the chances of having health problems later in life, whether it be increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease, cancer, joint/bone problems, etc. Family history should not determine whether or not you choose to lose your excess weight. By allowing yourself to stay heavy you are creating your own history for yourself.
Lastly, think of everyone you influence. If you eat unhealthy and are overweight yourself, the people around you will be more likely to be overweight as well, including your children, and in turn their children. Your lifestyle choices are going to affect others.