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If you're finding it hard to stick to your summer diet routine, you're not alone.According to the Daily Mirror, new research claims that women manage to stay motivated on their diets for an average of 19 days before giving in to temptation. And clear the house of wine, chips and chocolate -- they're the most likely culprits that you'll be stuffing down your throat in a moment of weakness.
The research also showed that women tend to cut back on cals about three times a year.
During each slim-down, they spend around $250 on dieting paraphernalia, including $56 on workout clothes and gear, $9 on fitness mags and books, $17 on slimming clubs and $58 on gym memberships and exercise equipment. Not to mention another $66 stocking up on healthy snacks and $42 on diet foods. Of course, it would be easier -- and save money in the long run -- to just break bad habits and introduce a healthier eating and exercise routine. (And give up the wine and chocolate voluntarily? We'll blow the $250 every time, thanks.)
During each slim-down, they spend around $250 on dieting paraphernalia, including $56 on workout clothes and gear, $9 on fitness mags and books, $17 on slimming clubs and $58 on gym memberships and exercise equipment. Not to mention another $66 stocking up on healthy snacks and $42 on diet foods. Of course, it would be easier -- and save money in the long run -- to just break bad habits and introduce a healthier eating and exercise routine. (And give up the wine and chocolate voluntarily? We'll blow the $250 every time, thanks.)
Also, there is a "danger zone" for consuming junk: between the hours of 3 and 8 p.m. That's when 58 percent of respondents said they caved and went for the chocolate.
But don't beat yourself up about slipping once or twice; after all, who can say no to a Krispy Kreme after eating spelt? Plus, not everyone can be as motivated as Lemondrop's 9-to-Fine team.
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Sunday 25 July
By Tammy
This is such a shame. But women as well as men need to find out for themselves in their own way how to discipline themselves with eating. I find that having the freedom to eat as I choose 2 days a week helps me alot to maintain for the rest of the week. I know those 2 days are coming and thats enough for me. Also having a treat to look forward to each day helps a lot. For me its Kemps fudge bars. I have 2 of them 5 days a week. They are only 55 calories a bar and they are fat free.
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Sunday 25 July
By Maggie
Average of 19 days?
That is why the 3 day diet is sooo great!
Anyone can do it - if ya just think - It's only 3 days.
The results: 5-10 lbs - a pants size
Wouldn't that be a great jump start? Then just cut portions by 1/4, eat healthy, and limit portions of dark chocolate and wine and you can still lose 1-2 pounds a week. The diet is free and spelled out on MoreForYourHealth. com.
And believe it or not - you will not be running all over town looking for special foods - they are in your cabinets already.
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Sunday 25 July
By Tom
Geez, folks, have you ever thought about giving Overeaters Anonymous (OA) a try? First of all, you have a very large peer support group supporting you in your desire to loose weight and secondly, it doesn't cost a penny. There are thousands of OA support groups all over the country and even in foreign countries. Getting the weight off might be easy for some, but keeping it off successfully and over the long haul is what OA helps you do. And, OA is a program of attraction and not promotion. Give it a try.
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Sunday 25 July
By Opihi
Sheeeesh .... I lot 30 pounds .... regained onlhy 10 of them in the past 4 years. I didn't deprive myself of ANYTHING. I ate a chocolate bar ... sometimes two ... every day .... I cooked everything in butter ... which has the same calories as the other fats and tastes SO much better.
The first weeks were hard because I was hungry .... as my stomach adjusted to normal portions. But I never craved any specific food, because I allowed myself my favorites two .... chocolate and butter
But I CUT MY PORTIONS. That is the ONLY way. Cut those portions down. And then rev thing up a bit by learning what to slip. No cheese on burgers ... scrape off the gooey "frosting" on cinnamon whirls. If I'm having dessert, then it's NO rice or pasta or potatoes ..... substitute. No salad dressing slopped all over my salad. I have it separately and dip my fork between each bite. In a week or so, you'll never miss that extra dressing. Just avoid the extras. A half dozen fried eaten slowly are great .... you don't need a whole bagful.
I'm not originally American. When I came to this country, I was stunned by the size of the portions ... and the SPEED with which people eat. I was also stunned by the size of the people. Young girls particularly.
It's QUANTITY .... and slathering everything with TOO MUCH dressing, frosting and oil.
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Sunday 25 July
By Joann
You don't have to deny yourself the things you like. Cut portions and exercise.
You'll feel better and you'll look better and you will be healthier!
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Monday 02 August
By rachel
actually, once you break a habit for 3 weeks, your new eating style becomes your habit. i completely understand not wanting to give up on wine, so go for red, which is way healthier! i love the fudge bars idea above (thanks, i'm totally trying them!) and i would recommend dole fruit bars too (they help me get a serving of fruit in if i'm short for the day). don't deprive yourself, but just moderate and i promise, it gets better in 3 weeks!
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