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The main problem with weight-loss programs or diets is that they are generally viewed as time-limited.
That is, people only desire to commit to them for a limited period of time. This is the wrong way to approach the problem, as once they stop dieting (or rather their positive change in life-style) they will regain weight as they return to bad eating and habits.
The appeal of this 'bad' or mis-informed approach to weight management is that one only needs to lose weight for a short period before returning to unhealthy habits. The inevitable outcome of this approach is yo-yo dieting, or the abadonment of weight-loss strategies as 'useless'.
It is clear that what is necessary is not a diet mentality but rather a life-style change mentality.
That is, ideally the commitment is to a life-time of healthy eating and exercise versus short-bursts
of extreme weight-loss or exercise. The goal should be weight-loss until the ideal weight is achieved, followed by long-term weight-maintance.
However, if you are just starting dieting, set short-term realistic goals and expect that the process is a slow one of discovering how to start eating and exercising in a healthy way for the long-term.
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