Reasons why you Should/Shouldn't Diet

[Queen_naki5]

There are several diets out there that many people are opting in to try. Whatever diet that you choose, you have to make sure it works for you and that you can stick to it. People often find themselves dieting for several reasons, some have good reasons, while others may not. There's several reasons why you shouldn't and should diet.

Reasons why you SHOULDN'T diet:

1. Because you "think" you're fat. This is almost always the wrong approach to dieting. Thinking you are fat isn't going to allow you to stick to a nutricious diet, instead you'll end up starving yourself and probably go into starvation mode. This can damage the metabolism, cause dehydration, malnutrition and even death. You'll end up packing on the pounds x2 the moment you eat "normal" again.

2. To impress a guy/girl. Don't ever change for a person, change for yourself. Dieting to impress a crush or significant other isn't the proper approach at all, because you're not doing it to make you happy and if that person didn't notice you before, the chance of them noticing you later is slim. Think of it this way, if they do start noticing you after you've lost the weight, then most likely the moment you gain it back, they'll treat you like you don't exist again.

Reasons why you SHOULD diet:

1. To be healthier. Dieting for health is a very important thing to do. Your health is very important for your overall well-being and can add some years to your life. This approach allows you to care more about the nutritional value of the foods that you eat instead of the calories that you intake. It allows you to focus on the goal to being a better healthier you!

2. To look and feel good. You can't deny it, but looking good=feeling good. When you look good, you feel better about yourself and this approach to dieting is good for those who wanna look and feel sexy in that new dress or bikini(nothing wrong with it). Do it for yourself and you'll be happy that you took on this approach.

3. To improve a medical condition. A personal story: My grandmother was diagnosed with diebetes and was told that if she didn't start taking care of herself, she could lose her sight and even some of her limbs. It was a terrible wake-up call for her. My grandmother cleaned up her act and began juicing and a vegan diet. She lost over 75 lbs and cured her diabetes. Her blood tests were golden and she realized that she could change her life by changing her diet. This approach is usually the last resort for most. Hopefully, we dont have to endure a wake-up call before we decide to be healthier.

*Dieting is very important for weight loss. Almost 80% of successful weight loss is due to diet change, while the remaining 20% is exercise. A healthy diet and moderate exercise is essential according to The American Heart Association.

[fiego]

@Queen_naki5 Thanks for sharing, that was interesting. I think the best results come when you don't look at it as a "diet" but rather just making healthy eating decisions.

[Queen_naki5]

Agreed :-)

[TheDevilInside]

I just wated to add: When dieting, a huge weight reduction in a short time is never good. Better would be slowly but constantly.

[Queen_naki5]

Yes definitely. You train your metabolism to stay that size when it's slow and gradual.

[sjoes006]

I don't really like the term dieting and I don't think the term, "I'm on a diet" has ever come out of my mouth.''

The problem with the mindset of being on a diet is that when it is over people feel as if they can resume normal activity which leads to resuming the original pant size.

I don't agree with the 20/80 ratio. I gained weight when I entered the workforce and have been able to keep it off by making changes to my eating habits and what I was eating that I intended to be permanent changes for healthy living, not as a means to lose weight. I lost the weight through training for a 10k then maintaining a more relaxed running habit mixed with gym classes that are now my regular.

I don't count every calorie that goes into my mouth but I know the range my daily intake should be within. I eat sweats are mac and cheese if I want to but not everyday and maybe I tack on a little more running that week.

Dieting for most people doesn't work because there lifestyle was very unhealthy to begin with. "Dieting" implies a temporary state. I think it is more beneficial for people to understand the guidance given by nutritionist such as this is what your plate should look like (amount of veggies, colors, amount of meat) and to understand how much exercise they need to be getting. Then find a form of exercise they enjoy or else they aren't going to stick to it.

The reason exercise is such an important catalyst to beginning a new healthier way of living is that once you start getting in several weekly exercises you body will begin to crave the healthier foods and you will eat less in one sitting but more often while making better choices.

Dieting is so 20th century. ;-)

[Anonymous]

I don't think people should diet at all. Not in the context of changing the way you eat, only for you to "get off" your diet at a later date and back to eating what you're used to eating.

Changing ones diet is what should be done.. not going on a diet.

There's 2 main definitions of diet.
1. the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. - In this, everyone has a diet. Some have healthy diets some have very unhealthy diets. If one has an unhealthy diet, then they should change their diet to a healthy one.

2. a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons. - this is what people should avoid doing. Don't go on a diet.

Your diet is your lifestyle. Going on a diet is a fad.

[Queen_naki5]

I agree. Thanks for your input.

[YourFutureEx]

Reason why you should not diet:
-Because you're not doing excercises.

Some people believe that they can lose weight by just dieting while it'll make it even worse.

Furthermore, you should not diet at all. Just change your food and eating habits. Digestion itself is a calorie burning process. Be conscious about your breakfast, eat it more while reduce your dinner. Make it light.

[Tokana]

You can lose weight by simply dieting. I've had a friend who only dieter and lost over 90lbs.

[YourFutureEx]

@Tokana - and he/she just laid on bed?

[Tokana]

Yep. I have before and after pics to prove the weight loss.

[YourFutureEx]

@Tokana - no I don't doubt. In fact, I'm interested in his/her diet chart.

[Queen_naki5]

I'm sure he didn't just lay in bed all day. Who really can do that? Lol he didn't work? I feel like my job is my exercise. It may not be rigorous exercise but I never sit down.

[Queen_naki5]

Diet is 80%. You can diet, do a light workout and do perfectly fine. Excessive exercise isn't necessary. A walk and/or jog three days a week and a healthy calorie induced diet is what I did and lost 15lbs in a month. I did cardio two days a week and strength one day a week.

[Tokana]

I'm assuming it was simply a figure of speech as in little to no exercise.

[Tokana]

Forget temporary diets. Its about making lifestyle changes that continue long after you've reached your goals. It needs to be something that is ingrained into you and not something with a finish line. although I don't agree with evert Hong it was still a great take.

[Prof_Don]

I agree with this 100% Any healthier dietary / activity regiment should be done for oneself... and it will benefit one's life for the better in all ways possible (health, friendships, social life, mental health, dating/sex, spirituality, better sleep, etc.)

[aamy811]

I firt about 90% because I don't want to be fat/because I think I'm fat (or because I want nicer skin, hair, whatever). The other 10% is health reasons

[Nathand]

Organic diet plus active physically activity is superior

[apexalpha]

thinking you are fat helps a person in being motivated to lose weight and stick to a diet and so be reason for dieting!

[Queen_naki5]

I guess it depends...

[lime_rampljuset]

Diet is a lifestyle, not a certain meal consumption plan; it's a habit, the decisions we take and make every day.

[Anonymous]

I feel like I'm the only person who doesn't like vegetables...

[Queen_naki5]

I'm not a big fan myself. I like fruits. I eat 4-5 servings of fruit a day. I usually have 2 apples as snack, an orange with lunch and a pineapple/strawberry smoothie with breakfast.

[aamy811]

You don't have to et vegetables to be healthy. I'm a hclf vegan and I don't eat that many vegetables. My diet is primarily fruit

[AdamThomas]

@Queen_naki5 - fruit is supposed to be healthy but most contain a lot of sugar, so veg is better, especially since diabetes runs in your family.

[tenofthepeaks]

lolwut? you realise there are sugars that aren't as bad? or do you reckon apples have sugar like in golden syrup?

[tenofthepeaks]

Peop, e can be vain..

[AdamThomas]

Nah, I'm just beautiful.

[thesunstillshines]

Good take
Filler