Posts tagged Restrictive Programs

Easy dieting is almost impossible due to the restrictive nature of most plans. In order to lose weight users must totally change their eating habits, give up their favorite foods and live with ungodly cravings! If dieters are persistent enough to make it past the first 4 weeks of dieting, that’s usually a good sign of success. Why? According to mental health experts 21 days is the magic number when it comes to establishing new habits. In fact, the “21 day habit theory” is accepted among almost every self-help program.So why don’t all dieters make it past this point? While some quit due to lack of discipline, others stop because of boredom! They’re simply tired of eating the same food and following the same routine day in and day out. Dieters who pick very restrictive programs usually began to go a little crazy after the 2nd or 3rd week; this was the case with one woman who tried the Jenny Craig Program. Julia thought this prepackaged meal program meant easy dieting, she learned it was anything but!The first thing she had to deal with were the tiny portions…then… More >>