{"id":904,"date":"2009-07-06T07:58:56","date_gmt":"2009-07-06T15:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/4-musts-to-stay-committed-to-your-diet\/"},"modified":"2013-08-20T12:46:14","modified_gmt":"2013-08-20T20:46:14","slug":"4-musts-to-stay-committed-to-your-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/4-musts-to-stay-committed-to-your-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ‘Musts’ To Stay Committed to Your Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you ever changed, or tried to change, the way you habitually eat? Most of us connect the word \u201cdiet\u201d with \u201cweight loss\u201d, but people adopt particular diets for a number of reasons: these could be related to your health (which sometimes necessitates weight gain), your finances (eating more cheaply) or particular ethical or environmental concerns.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever been on a diet you\u2019ll know that commitment is crucial. Many of us have been trying to lose a few pounds for years, often half-heartedly \u201cdieting\u201d again each Monday, and never making much progress. Others might manage to stick with a regime for a few weeks, only to come unstuck at the first vacation, birthday or party that comes along.<\/p>\n

Here are some ways to stay committed to your diet:<\/p>\n

Set Out Your Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re following a vegetarian diet, be clear with yourself exactly what that means. Do you eat fish, for instance? How about eggs? Do you make sure the cheese you buy is vegetarian? There aren\u2019t right or wrong answers here \u2013 and yours will probably depend on your reasons for adopting a vegetarian diet.<\/p>\n

You can ask yourself similar questions about veganism and raw foodism \u2013 where are you drawing the lines?<\/p>\n

For those trying to lose weight, you might want to forbid certain foods some or all of the time. For example, you might decide that you\u2019ll only eat chocolate on weekends, or that you\u2019ll avoid full-fat cheese altogether. (Tip: don\u2019t try to be too restrictive \u2013 many weight-loss dieters find this is counter-productive as it can lead to binging.)<\/p>\n


\nRecord What You Eat<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re struggling to stay committed to your diet, recording what you eat is a great way to keep on track. You don\u2019t need to keep an elaborate diary or journal: in some cases, you might simply tick days on the calendar when you\u2019ve stuck to your guidelines.<\/p>\n

Keeping a log of your eating patterns can also help you to identify particular times or situations that tend to knock your commitment to your diet. Perhaps you always end up eating fatty, salty processed foods with a particular group of friends, or maybe you tend to succumb to candy in the afternoons.<\/p>\n

Join With Like-Minded Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are thousands of groups, both physical and virtual, for all sorts of different diets. You could find a local vegetarian, vegan or raw food association, and attend meetings: if your friends and family don\u2019t support your diet, this is a great way to surround yourself with people who do. If you can\u2019t meet up locally, try looking for forums or email groups online. You might want to start at VeggieBoards<\/a>, which includes areas for vegetarians, vegans and raw foodists.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on a weight loss journey, you might find that attending a local club helps you to stay committed \u2013 especially as most have weigh-ins! Weight Watchers<\/a> is the best-known chain of clubs, but there are plenty of other options, so hunt around for something that suits you. Again, there are lots of free online forums where you can get support and advice about losing weight and sticking to your diet.<\/p>\n

Make Gradual Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n

In some cases, overhauling your diet instantly isn\u2019t going to be realistic. You can get healthier and lose weight by making incremental changes \u2013 you don\u2019t have to be \u201cperfect\u201d. A great resource for making gradual, step-by-step changes is 31 Days to a Better Diet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And in many cases, you need to take it slowly for the sake of your health. If you want to be a raw foodist but currently eat an omnivorous, mainly cooked, diet, your body will need time to adjust gradually: don\u2019t try to switch to 100{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} raw food overnight:
\nAn abrupt change to a raw food diet can cause detoxifying symptoms such as weight loss and a lowering of blood pressure. It is best to gradually transition to a raw food diet by including more fruits and vegetables in the daily diet and gradually decreasing the amount of cooked foods. (Is a Raw Food Diet Healthy for an Athlete<\/a>?, Darlene, Bright Hub)<\/p>\n

Are you currently on a diet, weight-loss or otherwise? How\u2019s it going? How do you keep yourself committed?<\/em><\/p>\n

Which diet is right for you?<\/a>
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