why diets fail

This healthy meal plan is sim-
ilar to the meal delivery sys-
tem presented on the top NBC
show, Biggest Loser. As a prize
for winning a contestant chal-
lenge. As a reward for winning
Mark will receive Healthy Chef
prepared, home delivered
meals.
Our Healthy Meal plan is des-
igned to work with you or you
and your trainer to help you
achieve your weight loss goals.

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WHY DO DIETS FAIL?

1. Most diets are not individualized. The diet that works for one person will not
always work for another.

2. A scarcity and deprivation factor typically results in a wicked backlash. For every diet, there is an equal and opposite binge.

3. Many diets are not balanced. An unbalanced diet can affect moods, emotions, energy, and concentration levels.

4. Strict dieting can lower metabolism and lean muscle mass. Skipping meals is often done but is one of the worst techniques.

5. A large proportion of diet books are based on few facts, much speculation and inaccuracies.

6. A diet by itself is only an external solution to what is often an internal problem.

BACK TO THE BASICS

1. Eat a variety of foods.
Choose different food form each food group daily.

2. Balance the foods you eat with physical
activity to maintain or improve your weight.

3. Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
Obtain most of the fat you consume in the form of unsaturated fats, such as vegetable oils.

4. Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables, and fruits.
At least 3 servings of vegetables, 2 fruit, and at least 6 servings of grain products daily.

5. Choose a diet moderate in sugars.
Go easy on refined sugars such as table sugar, jams, syrup, honey, pie, and cake.

6. Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium.
One teaspoon of salt has 2 grams of sodium. Two to 4 grams per day is reasonable. The typical American diet has 5 – 10 grams daily.

7. If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.
Limit intake to 1 –2 drinks per day.

8. Control portion sizes.
The most difficult part of any diet program is maintiaing proper portion control. Join a Healthy Meal program to make this difficult task easier.

Debbi Whitcombe MS, RD

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