Last updated on Jun 18th, 2020 at 06:34 am

  “Reality Check” is an article series which looks at common mistakes people make when they begin dieting for weight loss. We’ll check out some ‘thought adjustments’ that will help you make better choices on your journey. The articles include tips, new ideas to try, strategies to follow, and encouragement to keep you moving forward.

Break the cycle of yo-yo dieting

“I did so well on my diet, but then when it ended, my weight just slowly crept back up to where I started from.”  

Most people who start a diet and follow it honestly and carefully make really good progress, and end through their diligence, they reach their goal weight. And the results are very satisfying.

These successful dieters are incredibly happy with their efforts, but make the mistake of going back to their normal life of eating, forgetting that the changes to their habits were what got them their weight loss in the first place. The result of their going back to ‘normal’? The weight comes back.

This is pretty obvious if you think about it

This cycle can continue for ages, because we often miss the simple truth that dieting is a lifestyle change, not a twelve week, once-off change. Once you’ve lost the weight you have to keep it off by keeping your healthy new habits! Like your lowered calorie intake, and your reduced alcohol and junk food binges.

If you can continue with the changes you implemented during your diet (with a little bit of lenience), then you have a really good chance to stay around your goal weight.

You can do it!

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Read more in the ‘reality check’ series below:

• Weight loss reality check: Being negative isn’t helping
• Weight loss reality check: Increased weight means increased risk
• Weight loss reality check: Stay safe when shopping for healthy food
• Weight loss reality check: Don’t believe in unicorns
• Weight loss reality check: What about bread?
• Weight loss reality check: 3 Weeks at home doesn’t have to ruin your diet
• Weight loss reality check: Ramp up your immunity with protein
• Weight loss reality check: What exactly is processed food, and is it ALL bad?
• Weight loss reality check: How to form long-lasting habits
• Weight loss reality check: How about something easy for a change?
• Weight loss reality check: Who’s benefitting from your diet plan?
• Weight loss reality check: Are your goals good for you?
• Weight loss reality check: Your relationship with food is key
• Weight loss reality check: What is a ‘healthy’ body weight, anyway?
• Weight loss reality check: New Year’s (every) day
• Weight loss reality check: New year, new you? Here’s the uncomfortable truth
• Weight loss reality check: Some extra calories are better than others?
• Weight loss reality check: Holiday diet dos and don’ts
• Weight loss reality check: The caveman diet?
• Weight loss reality check: Should you eat like a lion?
• Weight loss reality check: Don’t turn to food for comfort
• Weight loss reality check: Maybe you need to eat MORE

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