Top 3 Mistakes Dieters Make
If you’re trying to lose weight, don’t miss out on good nutrition just to save calories! Here are some common dieting mistakes that won’t save you in the long run.
1) Buying “low fat” foods: Yes, some low fat foods are a good idea, namely lower fat dairy products such as skim milk, low fat cheese, and fat free yogurt. But other foods have to replace the fat with something else to keep the taste and consistency, such as salad dressings and peanut butters. If you compare the calories on the label to the original version, you won’t see much of a difference in many cases. Also, if you buy something because it’s low in fat (or fat free) check out a few comparable products to see what the normal fat content is. Sometimes manufacturers try to coax you into buying their product by advertising “low fat” when the food never had fat to begin with–like jelly beans or marshmallows–and there isn’t much nutritional value in a lot of these foods that are basically pure sugar.
2) Skipping breakfast to save calories: Think skipping breakfast will help you lose weight? Think again. Study after study over many decades proves that a morning meal will help increase your metabolism and also give you a good head start on getting the nutrients you need throughout the day. Nearly 100% of the time when a person skips breakfast, they make up the calories later on in the day. Your body is programmed to get you what you need–so it’ll keep signaling hunger until late in the day if you haven’t gotten the calories you need!
3) Skimping on fruit to save calories: Bad idea. Too many women skip the glass of orange juice or the fresh peach to save 50 calories, but won’t blink at a second glass of wine! Skip the “empty calories”–those that do not provide nutrition along with the energy–like candy, alcohol, and chocolate. And help yourself to fresh fruits and veggies that give you vitamins and fiber that will keep you healthy and satisfied.
Written by Laurie Beebe
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About The Author: Laurie Beebe has been a registered dietitian for 25 years and is certified in adult weight management. Laurie currently serves as a Related posts:
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