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The Hidden Truth About Diets
© Copyright 2005 Hiram Perez
Quick, what's the first thought that pops into your head
when you hear the word "diet?" Probably that when you're
on one, you feel like you're going to "d-i-e" right?!
WHAT EXACTLY IS A DIET?
Most people believe that a diet is something that involves
pain, suffering, and giving up foods we enjoy. Some of the
symptoms of "being on a diet" usually include being
hungry and cranky all the time. But this is not really the
true meaning of the word and if you get hung up on all the
negative stuff, you'll miss the entire concept.
Webster's dictionary defines a "Diet" as:
a : food and drink regularly provided or consumed;
b : habitual nourishment;
c : the kind and amount of food prescribed for a person for
a special reason.
In other words, it's what we regularly or habitually eat and
drink to nourish our bodies. That's not so bad. But here's
the hidden truth that will turn your understanding of diets
on its head and practically guarantee that you'll reach
whatever weight goal you desire: Being "on a diet" really
means having a plan for your eating instead of eating
according to any spur-of-the-moment mood or habit.
That's it!
This is so simple. But then most basic truths are.
However, it's extremely powerful if you take the time to
think about it and fully understand what it means. Let me
say it again so that you don't miss it: Being on a diet really
means having what you eat controlled by a PLAN instead
of by your moods or habits.
WHY MOST DIETS DON'T WORK
The reason most diets don't work is because of the
extreme measures most of them require. Some force you
to give up everything except cabbage soup, or everything
except meat and meat products, or everything except
salads. This is not only monotonous, it's also pretty harsh
-- not only harsh to stick with, but harsh on your physical
wellbeing as well.
True, a monotonous diet is often effective at losing weight
over the short term (ie: the Atkins Diet) but you have to
wonder if you aren't giving up a part of your health in the
process (ie: ketosis, acidosis, etc). Many conventional
diets put the body in a highly acidic state which can create
a number of health problems.
Our bodies are designed to absorb vitamins, nutrients, and
minerals from a wide variety of foods and a monotonous
diet runs directly counter to that. It simply isn't natural, and
is the main reason most conventional diets just don't work
in the long run.
THE RIGHT WAY TO DIET
The right way to diet is to think of dieting as a system of
correct eating. Your diet should include a balanced plan
for a variety of foods, taken in moderate amounts, and in
the proper combination. You should also eat only when
you're hungry, not when the clock says it's lunch or dinner
time.
So forget the fad diets that don't work and get started on
planning a diet that you can stick with over the long term.
This is the balanced approach to good health and nutrition,
and it's an approach that you can live with for the rest of
your life.
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Hiram Perez has made good health and fitness a lifelong study. Discover
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