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Fad Diet Fade Out

Posted by Kristen on August 5th, 2009 at 01:43pm

I have a friend who is starting the Special K Diet Challenge this week. She was at her ideal weight about a year and a half ago, mostly because she was hardcore about eating very little and exercising very regularly. She’s since gained a steady boyfriend, more responsibilities at work and about about 15 pounds in the process. So for the summer, she vows to get the weight off by severely limiting her intake and then adopting a more “sensible” diet once she’s kick-started her metabolism.

My question is, does this tactic actually work? There have been times where I’ve said… “Okay I’m not putting another thing in my mouth until I can fit into this dress.” And 15 minutes later I’ve probably put another thing into my mouth. And if we are disciplined enough to limit ourselves for several weeks at a time, will the weight just come back once we’re sick of the same old corn flakes?

Let’s talk lifestyle change. Changing the ways we think about food and address our hunger can be life-altering. Thinking about a piece of chicken breast or a pile of vegetables as pure nutrients that will satisfy my body’s needs just seems more substantial than “well, if I want to squeeze into those jeans from high school…” Let’s change our attitudes, people! Food is our friend. In moderation, of course. Shredded wheat and raw carrots are fine, but let’s not eat them for the wrong reasons! That is all.