Everyone loves the idea of a quick fix.
The idea of simply cutting out certain foods and achieving your goals is tempting for almost everyone, especially when these diets claim to have the key that no one else has found and the promise of instant results!
They say: ‘Eat this + don’t eat that = look like this’
And maybe it’s true, maybe they can help you lose 15 lbs in a month. What’s often not discussed is: Where will this put you at the end of it?
Extreme measures often place people in a worse spot only weeks after ending the program. Why?
- It’s not sustainable. People end up falling back in to old habits fast and hard and putting on weight as fast as they took it off.
- It doesn’t teach you good habits, only rigid rules. These rules tend to be almost religious in nature, with the foods labeled off limits being demonized.
- Black and white food rules often lead to feelings of guilt surrounding food and don’t teach you how to have balance. If you eat something off the list, you feel shame and a sense of failure.
Instead of the promise of a magic bullet, look for a method of eating that teaches you how to eat some of the best foods to optimize your health, how to still enjoy some of your favorite foods in balanced way, and still has your longterm goals in mind.
At Locomotive Fitness Co, our team is dedicated to helping you create habits that last a lifetime. Email us at [email protected] to find out how to get started!