Should You Quit Dieting? Probably Since They Usually Don't Work

I've always been a terrible dieter.  This one time, in high school, I decided to go on the starvation diet.  I skipped breakfast and lunch and, by 3:00 in the afternoon, I was so ravenous, I thought I was going to pass out.  So I went to Arbys for a giant roast beef sandwich and large fries.  This other time, I tried Slim Fast.  I had one shake.  And then I ate my lunch anyway.

Some of us spend our lives dieting, but do they really work?  In the short-term, they always work. It's the long-term that doesn't always pan out.  I've got a bunch of reasons why you should consider ditching the diet and go for healthy eating instead.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Should You Quit Dieting? Probably Since They Usually Don't Work I've always been a terrible dieter.  This one time, in high school, I decided to go on the starvation diet.  I skipped breakfast and lunch and, by 3:00 in the afternoon, I was so ravenous, I thought I was going to pass out.  So I went to Arbys for a giant roast beef sandwich and large fries.  This other time, I tried Slim Fast.  I had one shake.  And then I ate my lunch anyway. Some of us spend our lives dieting, but do they really work?  In the short-term, they always work. It's the long-term that doesn't always pan out.  I've got a bunch of reasons why you should consider ditching the diet and go for healthy eating instead.   Paige Waehner Exercise Expert 10 Reasons to Quit Dieting Forever   Should you go on a diet to lose weight? Not all diets are bad, but most of us just can't stick to them and it's not our fault. Find out why you should ditch the diet. READ NOW Do you BOSU? If you don't, start now with these exercises   If you've never tried a BOSU, you are missing out.  Yes, it looks like a giant blue boob (as one of my clients suggested), but it's got a bouncy surface and it's kind of fun to use.  Also, it improves your balance and core strength. READ NOW Want to melt the calories? Try this new 10-20-30 Interval Workout   10-20-30 is the latest high intensity interval training workout, promising better performance in less time and with less effort. Is this really the best way to interval train? Get the facts about 10-20-30 and find out how you can use this training method in your own workouts. READ NOW Add Intensity and Variety to with 6 Great Ideas for Burpees   Squat thrusts and Burpees are challenging exercises that burn more calories and increases intensity while working the entire body. Learn about step by step variations of squat thrusts and burpees and how you can add even more intensity to these tough exercises. Includes pictures and detailed instructions of each exercise. READ NOW Featured Articles • Burning Mouth Syndrome • The Best Protein Shake for Health and Strength • Living with Unrefreshing Sleep in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • 4 Ways to Protect Your Baby from Medical Errors • How to Create the Perfect Sandwich for Beach Days • Breastfeeding After a C-Section: 5 Tips to Make It Easier • 7 Homemade Sports Drink Recipes For Healthier Sipping • Have a Latex Allergy? Learn About Latex-Food Syndrome Advertisement About Exercise  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.