Yet another failed diet?
Did you know that according to a study in February this year, it is estimated that around 13 million people in the UK are on a permanent diet?
With new year’s resolutions just around the corner are you about to announce the start of another diet; but this time it will be different, you will succeed, achieve your dream weight and stay there…so why are you constantly thinking about food, hearing the call of that chocolate bar or biscuit to go with your cup of tea and fast-food never smelt so good? The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition estimates that around 80% of diets don’t work.
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Why, and what can you do?
1. Don’t go hungry! This is when the junk food gremlin will get you. Ensure that you have a supply of health snacks; nuts, seeds, fruit, wholegrain crackers, raw veg and dip or some yoghurt and wholegrain cereal. When you are hungry and your blood sugar levels drop, hormones kick-in that initiate cravings and can throw all food common sense out of the window. Choose wholefoods that are naturally high in fibre and include some protein.
2. Your mood takes over. You had a bad day in the office, your friend, partner or family member upset you. Instead of choosing sugar and/or caffeine rich snacks to quickly boost your mood and feed your emotions, choose complex carbs (think wholemeal/wholegrain, fruits and veg) with a little protein. Complex carbs help to increase levels of the “happy-brain” chemical, Serotonin.
3. The weight doesn’t seem to be shifting, so why bother? Do some exercise. Include weights in your workout to increase lean muscle mass which burns more calories even when you have finished exercising.
4. You’ve done really well, so what’s wrong with a little reward? Choose a reward that isn’t food-based; go for a body treatment, buy yourself an item or clothing and remember all the work you put in to get this far, do you really want to go back to square one again?
5. You feel deprived and unsociable. It is still possible to have a social life when eating healthily. Keep an eye on portions, avoid creamy or fried foods, fill up on vegetables and high fibre foods and limit your alcohol intake. If you choose to have a dessert, choose the lowest sugar option, have only half or share with a friend; eat slowly, savour the flavour and really enjoy it and reward yourself with the fact that you showed restraint.