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Why dieting isn’t working and how to escape the cycle

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Wanting to lose a bit of extra weight is a goal for many people; however this is a long and difficult process. With social media being so prominent in society, it is easy to fall into the trap of purchasing quick fix diet products or following a celebrity backed fad scheme. Unfortunately, miracle solutions almost never work, and many people don’t stick to their diets. Over the years, you may find yourself attempting many different regimes only to eventually give up on them. This creates an endless cycle of starting a new system, eating healthy low carb meals and losing weight initially to only put it all back on again. This entire process can be disheartening and leave you feeling as though you are failing or doing something wrong. The truth is, you are just stuck in the diet cycle. The good news is that it is possible to lose weight and keep it off without counting every calorie! Here’s how: Why diets don’t work Although you may try and change your eating habits with the best of intentions, almost all fad diets are destined to fail. It is important to stop blaming yourself for this, because it has nothing to do with a lack of willpower or dedication. Health professionals recognise that it is incredibly difficult to stick to a traditional weight loss plan. But why is dieting so ineffective for most people?   Your body fights weight loss One of the main reasons why people fail actually has nothing to do with you… Read More