Week 42, Monday, Diet with Dianna

Romans 12:2: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Be careful what you believe about dieting. Watch out for fad diets. Use caution when determining how much weight is healthy to lose in a short amount of time. Remember, it may have taken you ten or more years to gain your weight so don't expect to lose all the weight in just a few short weeks.
Eat healthy and exercise. There are no magic cures or magic pills. You will have to work at it and be consistent. Make a lifestyle change in your eating habits and exercise habits. That is the only true cure for obesity.

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Here are a couple of debunked Dieting Myths:




Myth:
You can lose 15 pounds in two weeks.

Truth:

Maybe you have lost a pound or two this week. SUPER! Don’t compare yourself to someone that is on a radical fad diet and has lost 15 pounds in two weeks. The first debunked myth is when you see dieters having unrealistic weight loss goals and expectations. Find a safe healthy program that is set up to help you safely lose between half a pound and two pounds per week. Studies show that individuals who rapidly lose weight are more likely to gain it back. So if you’ve lost a few pounds this month—excellent!

Everyone is Different so while some people lose a lot of weight in the first few weeks, others might not lose any weight for a few weeks. Although this can be frustrating when you’re doing everything right, it’s not a reason to give up. Sometimes it just takes a little while longer to see the results of your hard work reflected on the scale. Remember, eating right and exercising regularly have positive impacts on your health in many other ways, such as more energy, less stress, better sleep, and reduced risk of many diseases. You’ll receive those benefits—regardless of the number on the scale.

Myth:
Weigh yourself everyday.

Truth:
Actually, your weight will fluctuate from morning to evening, day to day. It all depends on your current physical health, the food that you have eaten. Your weight in the morning will be different than your weight in the evening. It all depends on the food and water in our bodies. Exercising won't automatically show up on the scale. Wearing a sweat suit will remove some water gain...but just for a few hours. When you replace the water, the weight will return.

Weighing shouldn't be the only gauge in which you determine your weight loss. A more accurate measure of weight loss will be seen in your clothing, your physical appearance, your energy, your stamina, and other ways besides just the numbers on the scales.

Limit your weigh-ins to just once a week.

Limit measuring yourself with a tape measure to every other week or once a month.
Excerpts taken from www.sparkpeople.com