Why diets don't work

Why don't most diets work? Usually because the dieter sets unrealistic expectations of themselves. For example, "I won't eat junk food until I have lost X amount of lbs". Most of us don't have the will power to give up our favorite treats. It's very realistic to tell ourselves that we won't eat pizza, chocolate, or whatever our favorite treat is until we've lost 5, 10, 20lbs? This is setting ourselves up for failure. So, how do we diet successfully? In my experience, I've never put my clients on a "diet". I have them practice the habit of eating in moderation; nothing is "off limits". This eliminates the feeling of guilt that ultimately leads to diet failure. When we allow ourselves to eat what we crave (in moderation) then we are satisfied and we haven't sabotaged our eating plan. We can do simple things such as use a smaller plate and always leave a bite or two of food on our plates. Making small changes in our eating habits can make a big difference in our waistline. Remember Baby Steps!