Non Diet solutions to permanent weight loss

1.Ignoring hunger cues as with dieting causes a preoccupation with food which can lead to cravings and so called “cheating”. It’s constant pressure to run away from, avoid and restrict foods. Non dieting allows your eating to be naturally directed by hunger and satiety cues.

Michelle, May MD of Am I Hungry says "Although it's a popular topic of conversation, the mere discussion of dieting can trigger feelings of deprivation and cravings. Just thinking about restrictive dieting has been shown to increase food intake."

2. The weight that is right for you cannot be predetermined by standards conducted on small segments of the population or a rigid, cookie cutter plan. The Non-Diet approach brings you to the weight which is natural for you. You can’t be a woman for example who is 5’9” with broad shoulders, a sturdy, “big boned” frame (as they put it) and seek to be the weight of a petite woman 5’ 2’

3. The Non-Diet approach forces you to face the underlying issues such as emotional eating and stress which you must face before you can finally manage your weight successfully. Diets are weight focused and everything is based on that one thing. You exercise not because it is fun but because you must lose a set amount of calories, you count calories to lose weight, and generally live and breath to lose weight.

John Davenport of Emotional Eating Solution says "The truth is that most diets aren't built to deal with the root cause of the overweight epidemic"

That root cause of overeating is the use of food for emotional comfort and as a stress reducer. Overeating becomes a coping mechanism. Being fully aware of this is the first crucial step to overcome it. It's not about blame or guilt, but freedom through awareness, followed by action.

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If you have something to say about dieting, the Non-Diet Approach to weight loss or have tried one of the non-diet programs mentioned here, you can join the conversation and comment below.