Human beings are creatures of habit, which is why making lasting changes to our daily routines is a challenge. As obesity levels have tripled over the last 50 years, the number of diet plans has exploded as well. From apps to eating plans, you don’t have to look hard for a new diet that promises big results.
The problem isn’t starting a new diet, it’s staying the course. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “why can’t I stick to a diet?” This article is just for you.
Why Can’t I Stick to a Diet?
You may have heard that it takes 21 days to make a habit, but the truth is that it can take a lot longer than that. Pleasure-based habits, like eating fast food, drinking alcohol, or indulging in sugary sweets can be even harder to break. Sticking to a diet is equal parts planning and psychology, and until you address the reasons you are indulging instead of making healthy choices, you likely won’t see lasting results.
A few reasons people fail to make healthy changes is that they don’t have a long-term strategy for changing coping skills, they beat themselves up when they fail, or they don’t have a plan to succeed so turn to food when their willpower is low.
Diet Don’ts
Here are a few pitfalls you can avoid as you endeavor to find a healthy eating strategy that works for you.
Don’t Fall for Fads
Everywhere you look there is another fad diet or eating plan touting big results with less effort. The problem with these programs is they promise big results, but they can be hard to stick to. If you do choose a Keto or Paleo diet, see it as a long-term change, not a quick fix.
Don’t Give Up After Falling Off the Wagon
Odds are that you’re going to overeat at a party or on a Friday pizza/movie night. When you drift away from your healthy habits, don’t beat yourself up, just get back on the path.
Don’t Starve Yourself
If part of your plan involves skipping meals, you’re likely setting yourself up to fail. Fasting all day typically results in binge-eating at night because “you barely ate all day.” This pattern typically involves more calories than you would have eaten if you nourished your body at regular intervals.
Supplements to Support Your Weight Loss Goals
Natural Healthy Concepts has products and supplements to support your healthy lifestyle and weight-loss goals. Here are three we recommend.
Diet Support from NOW Foods
Diet Support Advanced Thermogenic Formula with ForsLean from NOW Foods is a natural weight loss support supplement. Using coleus forskohlii, super citrimax, green tea, chromium and other nutrients, this product may be a helpful tool on your journey to a healthy weight.
PaleoGreens by Designs for Health
If a Paleo diet is a part of your long-term strategy to wellness, PaleoGreens by Designs for Health may be beneficial. Every spoonful provides your body with densely packed nutrition that intensely nourishes and supports strength, energy, and mental clarity.
Nature’s Diet Caps + Herbs from Douglas Labs
Using a combination of Garcinia cambogia and chromium, Nature’s Diet Caps + Herbs from Douglas Labs is specifically designed to support sensible weight management programs. This formula supports healthy carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism through hepatic gluconeogenesis and lipogenesis.
Now that we’ve answered the question of: Why can’t I stick to a diet? The Natural Healthy Concepts team would love to learn what your first step toward health will be in the comments section below.
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