Stop Dieting It Doesn't Work!

Think of 'weight loss' or 'becoming healthy', I bet the first thing that came to your mind is - 'A diet plan'! However, almost always, a diet plan fails!

In fact, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that after two years, the majority of dieters had regained the weight they had lost. So, why do diet plans fail to produce lasting results? How can one achieve long-lasting results when it comes to weight loss, health, fitness & well-being?

Diet plans often rely on willpower and self-control to stick to the plan. However, willpower is a finite resource and can easily be depleted by stress, fatigue, and other life demands. Also, they do not address the underlying psychological and emotional factors that contribute to overeating and weight gain. Many people turn to food as a coping mechanism for stress, boredom, or other emotional issues. A diet plan that only focuses on the physical aspect of weight loss will not address these underlying emotional issues and may not be successful in the long-term

Let's start by analysing the feeling invoked by the word 'diet'. A diet is restrictive; it is like a punishment, you can't have your favourite food - you basically don't have a social life! This is why I prefer the word 'nutrition' instead of 'diet'

'Nutrition' has a positive connotation to it! It is about nourishing the body, it is about feeling good and better. Such a regimen would also fit into what I call - 'The 3S of Lifestyle Change'

The 3S of Lifestyle Change

Any lifestyle change that you embrace will not be successful unless it fits into 'The 3 S' framework. They are

• Sustainable

• Sensible

• Scientific

S1 - Sustainable