Why You Shouldn't Put Strict Bans on Your Favorite Foods Even on a Diet: It Won't Lead to Anything Good

20.09.2024 08:10

Any diets and restrictions have one common drawback.

It lies in the fact that no one can stick to the chosen regime for a long time.

In this regard, even if you think it is right to give up sweets, flour or fast food, the first thing you should think about is whether you will find the strength in yourself not to eat the listed products throughout your entire life.

Let's give an example: scientists were able to prove that a strict ban on bread led to the number of diet failures increasing to 23%.

Conversely, those losing weight who took part in the same experiment, but were not subjected to such restrictions, violated the regimen in only 6% of cases, and the results were the same for everyone.

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Strict prohibitions can lead to a person developing eating disorders, he will be tormented by mood problems, he may start overeating and as a result not lose weight, but only gain extra pounds.

What to do?

If you want to not only lose weight but also maintain your health, don't go to extremes and stop demonizing certain foods.

It is not forbidden to cut down on the amount of high-calorie foods, but if you have a soft spot for fatty meats, ice cream or chocolate, do not give them up completely.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources