Why Diets Don't Work?

You start a diet and pay a fortune for it then you lose 5 - 10 pounds. What happens next? You gain it back because you go back to your old ways. Thats exactly why most diets don't work because they are what they are "diets". They are short term but you want long term goals.
In my opinion, most diets dont work and only a few really work. Why? Well because some diets focus on just shredding weight fast and thats it! Diets can be important because they jump start the weight loss and get us motivated to live a healthy lifestyle. However, there are very few that are focused on losing and keeping it off by changing your lifestyle for the better.

Maybe you have tried to lose weight and failed. Maybe you have lost weight and gained it back. It really does not matter what you have tried and what has not worked for you. When it comes to permanent weight loss, its more about your habits and attitude. If you change your habits and attitude for the short term, you will have short term results. If you change your habits and attitude for the long term, you will have long term results. This is why you need a realistic diet & exercise plan that can work for you. Every person is different and you have to be honest with yourself. When a good diet becomes a lifestyle, then it does not become a diet anymore.

Lets be honest, Can you eat cottage cheese and eggs all day forever? Probably not. You might feel overweight right now and not motivated? Guess what? Its ok to feel this way under your circumstances. Lets focus on living a better lifestyle rather then losing weight. Is your happiness centered around losing weight or feeling and living better? I would hope to think its the second one. Thus, dont be so hard on yourself and remember that is you for now. Tommorow you can already start to feel better about yourself. With time, you will be able to run, go out and look great. The key is patience and lifestyle modification. Don't waste your money on pills because they are not needed. Here are some tips on how you can change your lifestyle and lose weight.

1. Exercise - set out time each week to exercise 3 - 4 times at least 30 minutes.
2. Eat Healthy - Try to eat more healthy than bad foods and eat in small portions.
3. Avoid Alcohol - Try not to drink alcohol or limit your intake.
4. Drink Water - Drink enough water according to your weight and height.
5. Avoid Fuzzy Drinks - They usually dont help because they are high in sugar.
6. Quit Smoking!- this is a big one and is important.