It Does Not Need To Be This Way, Even If You Call It "Dieting"

I have tried various “diets” both in the USA and in England, and to me, they all felt like self-inflicted pain. They were uninteresting, tasteless, and restricted. Like many of you, I work hard and don’t ask for much in the way of pleasures when I get home at night. The one thing that does offer me immense joy is eating. I adore food, and yeah, I like the occasional drink too.

I was not and never have been a particularly large person, weighing 186 lbs at 5’8” tall. I was not large but always felt bloated. I had the “carry-on luggage” hanging over the belt and always felt tired and lethargic. Then one day my wife and I heard about the Atkins torture, er, diet. I thought, "What the heck?" "I might as well give it a go." Well, to my surprise, I dropped weight, and I lost it rather rapidly. I still lacked energy, but nevertheless, I was extremely impressed. It was like every man’s fantasy come true: meat, meat, and more meat, and losing weight. I was doing great, but yes, as you probably guessed, I grew bored, bored, bored. The weight went back on far more quickly than it came off. I have discovered that most, if not all, diets will help you lose weight. The trick is being able to stick to it.

Like all the previous diets I had tried, Atkins was restricted, monotonous, and, after a while, tasteless. To be fair to the other diets I had tried, including Atkins, there are recipes that can help alleviate the discomfort, but who wants to start tinkering in the kitchen after a long day at the office? I can now confirm that I do not. We've all heard the adage "too much of a good thing," and it's true that a "good thing" may soon become a very awful thing. Atkins nearly turned me against steak forever!

Now I'm losing weight again, and I'm down to 172 pounds. It's only 14 pounds, or a "stone" as we say in England, but I'm not bored, I feel wonderful, and I eat anything I want after work. How I hear you all crying, I will tell you that I have found a way to give my body the nutrition it needs to remain healthy while simultaneously losing weight.

I began utilizing and then marketing an all-natural nutritional program that includes weight loss for those who need it, weight growth for those who desire it, as well as numerous other useful goods for skin health, major organ health, and male and female personal health solutions.

Many individuals become trapped in the boom-and-bust cycle. We have all tried numerous diets, but the majority have failed. Ask yourself a question and respond truthfully. What led to your failure? If you are being truthful, you must respond "willpower." Every diet I have tried has resulted in weight loss. I cannot say they were ineffective in this regard. I can say, though, that they were monotonous and restricting, and the boredom likely hindered my chances of adhering to the diet. I possess some willpower, but as the saying goes, "variety is the spice of life."

As said previously, I adore food, and what I appreciate most about it is its vast variety. I do not want to have to pick and choose the foods I am permitted to consume. Since my family and I arrived to the United States five years ago, we have eaten out more frequently than I was able to in England for thirty years. Here, dining out is significantly more cheap. I am as excited as a child in a candy store; I adore it. Unfortunately, this makes gaining weight quite simple, and so the cycle of dieting begins.

We must eat a fair amount of food while providing our bodies with all of the vitamins and nutrients that they require, but the goals that we set for ourselves must be reachable; otherwise, we consign ourselves to failure. Do we need to consume nothing but meat? Do we have to eat nothing but salad? Does anyone believe that microwave meals are actually satisfying?

Numerous health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, are increasingly associated with obesity. In addition, it is well established that obesity is the fastest-growing health issue on the planet. It is essential that obese individuals who seek to lose weight receive encouragement and assistance to escape the vicious cycle of dieting and overeating. Please understand that you are not alone.

I frequently observe obese individuals who are plainly trying to reduce weight jogging around the streets in an effort to burn calories. If they were aware of the damage they are causing to their joints and heart, they would likely not engage in this sort of exercise. I am not suggesting that you avoid exercise, but we must ensure that we are physically well enough for it. If you carry excessive excess weight, you will cause yourself more harm than good. Start by regulating your food and nutrient intake and incorporating some light exercise, such as walking. As you begin to lose weight, you can progressively increase your workout volume and intensity.

The majority of overweight individuals I have observed jogging are probably doomed to fail because they cannot possibly enjoy forcing their bodies to do something that, let's face it, has been completely foreign to it for years. Starting gently is essential. Do not expect rapid results, the quick fix does not exist. It takes time to lose fitness, and it will take time to regain fitness. Be patient.

If obese individuals are ever to lose weight and keep it off, they must seek a more scientific approach to maintaining healthy, nutritional eating habits. There is assistance available; an army of devoted individuals, who were all once clients like me, are today assisting thousands of people to lose weight and become healthier, happier individuals.

These individuals recognize that appropriate diet is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. They recognize that the never-ending cycle of excruciating eating and grueling exercise does not work for the majority of people and is almost always doomed to fail. Some individuals are extremely determined and can adhere to even the most rigorous diets to attain their goals. I fear that, unlike many others, I am not one of these individuals.

If, like me, you do not possess an iron will, seek assistance. It will transform your life as it has mine.

Do yourself and your family a great service. Choose a diet that you can adhere to without damaging your taste buds.

You won't regret it. Additionally, it is not monotonous.

Paul Freemantle

Independent Herbalife Distributor

Personal wellness mentor