Here are five reasons why diets can lead to weight gain:
A strict diet can slow down the metabolism and lead to a shortage of many essential substances;
Diets deprive people of freedom – if the food is a reward or a way to get rid of stress, restrictions will harm rather than help. In such cases, it is more effective to fight obesity by changing psychological attitudes;
When keeping to a diet, you have hated dishes or products. In this case, the probability of a nervous breakdown is high, and all weight loss efforts will be in vain;
Many diets contain artificial additives that may be harmful to health;
Diet prohibits irresistible foods: British opinion polls have revealed the products, which people find to be the most difficult to give up – it’s chocolate, chips, cheese, bread, and wine. Many people do not have the will power to exclude them from their diet, even temporarily.
Balanced nutrition can be a good alternative to dieting. It allows eating diverse foods, feeling no hunger and getting all the nutrients while the weight is under control.
