That lead us to eating more low fat foods, unaware that low fat foods are high in sugar.
Then it was decided that it was sugar was the enemy.
That lead us to eating more low sugar foods and then we were unaware that low sugar foods are high in fat.
In recent times we've had intermittent fasting, refeed days, cheat days, ketogenic diets and even the baby food diet (that was real by the way god help us).
Every diet, a word I don't really like to be honest because no one likes to be restricted, has 1 end goal - to lose weight.
The end goal is fine but you know what else us humans like?
The same.
Too much change does our heads in and it does not result in long term compliance.
Going back to all those diet types above, I came across this graphic some time back which went straight to my favourite graphics as soon as I saw it:
You want the same? Look at the last column 'how it works".
Weight loss cannot be attained without a calorie deficit whether that is exercise or eating induced, although a bit of both is always the best way to go for long term success.
The next time you decide to jump on the weight loss train then instead of trying to turn your life upside down with a diet that's destined to fail, take a minute or 2 and write out how little of a change you can make and still get a result.
It might be too cut your grog in half, cut out all night time treats or up your exercise by 60mins per week - it doesn't really matter.
What matters is getting the result you want and I think we can all agree that a method that does that, with minimal change in lifestyle, is the easiest and better long term option.
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