The Dieter’s “Forever Diet” – Part One

Did you know that over 50% of us have tried some sort of diet at one point in our lives?

Unfortunately, many of us who diet end up regaining the weight we lost. We may have tried Weight Watchers, the Atkins Diet, Sugar Busters, the Cabbage Diet, South Beach Diet….the list goes on!

So what can you do to change this statistic? How can you lose weight and keep it off? Over the next several posts, I plan to give you the tools (advice, really) to help you lose weight and hopefully keep it off.

As a registered dietitian, I believe in a diet called the “Forever Diet”, or your “diet for life”.

As society changes, our knowledge of nutrition is sure to change (look at how many food groups we’ve gone through over the years–I remember learning the “Basic 4 food groups!), so this “Forever Diet” is sure to change. The meal plan that I believe in is based on the MyPyramid and Dietary Guidelines put out by the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health, which are based on reputable scientific studies. Basically, it’s legit.

So, with that in mind, how can we lose weight and keep it off forever? There are a few points to remember throughout your journey:

Point #1: You can lose weight and keep it off. Remember that. It’s important.

Point #2: You do not have to cut out any food group or many foods in order to lose weight.

Point #3: You need to engage in physical activity. Every day.

Point #4: We’re not perfect. If you have one bad day, your weight loss efforts do not have to be lost forever.

Point #5: Most of weight loss is a mental game. See point #1.

Point #6: Portions are important.

Point #7: You are in control. Don’t let anyone else discourage you.

Stay tuned for more information on the “Forever Diet”!

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