5 Reasons/ Causes Diets Often Don't Work!

Every day, each year, many millions of people, go on some sort of diet, and, the vast majority of these are less than successful! Why do diets, so often, fail, or, at least, don't provide the results, desired, by the individual? Since, we are each, different, in some ways, our reasons, perceptions, and priorities, in terms of wanting to lose weight, may differ! There are numerous causes/ reasons, for this, and, often, it is not, one cause, but a combination, of them, which, create these failures/ disappointments! With, that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, review, examine, and discuss, 5 of these reasons/ causes, what they represent, and how, better understanding them, may positions, some, better, to achieve their personal objectives.

1. Lack of discipline/ commitment: Any successful, weight - loss, program, requires a significant degree of personal discipline, and real commitment! One must know, and be motivated/ inspired, by his personal reasons, and/ or needs, and driven to maintain, his striving, towards, seeing - the - light, at the end, of the tunnel!

2. Insufficient persistence/ giving up/ path of least resistance: It takes considerable persistence, to stick with, any weight - loss, plan, because, it means, doing something, different, and rarely, taking the path of least resistance. Most people seem to, either believe, hope, etc, their diet will work quickly, and, then, they can go back to the past habits. This is the reason, that some experience, short - term, diet successes, but, end - up, putting the undesired weight, back - on!

3. Underlying physical cause/ reason: Some start of diet, merely, because, they hope, to take a few pounds, off! Others, do so, on the advice of their health professional! Still - others, want to change their body - image, etc! Whatever, one's personal reasons, it is important to begin, by giving yourself, a check - up, from the neck - up, and determining your personal reasons, for wanting to lose weight, and, how important, it may be, for you, personally!

4. Choosing/ selecting the wrong diet, for you: Some diets, may, be, more important, and personally, inspiring, than others! Review, carefully, what the specific requirements of your plan, are, and, whether, they align, with your personal habits, preferences, food choices, etc! For example, if you don't eat fish, or fowl, those diets, won't work, for you! If, you don't enjoy, or don't want to commit, long - term, to an exercise regimen, don't choose, a plan, which requires that! Investigate the options, and which is best, for you. Are you looking, long - term, and, if you are, how might you change your habits, and lifestyle, or, only, for a short - term, quick - fix?

5. Unrealistic expectations (creating a self - fulfilling, prophesy, of failing): The best diets, are those, where one, gradually, takes - off, the pounds, in a health way! Some of the plans, create, a short - term, inspiring focus, where you immediately, take - off, lots of weight (mostly, water - weight)! When, we set unrealistic goals/ expectations, we are often, disappointed, and, thus, our diet fails!

These 5 reasons are some of the causes, for diets, being unsuccessful! The more you know, and understand, the better, your chances, of succeeding!

How to achieve greater weight loss by increasing your expectations. The more you expect from yourself everyday, the more you can achieve. The less you challenge yourself, the less you will achieve. If you believe that you will not be able lose as much weight as you want to then you will not lose weight, the less weight you will lose. Don't let your daily struggles with healthy snacking and eating smart, prevent from losing weight consistently.

You have the potential to do anything you want to do. You have all the resources you require and enough skills to live the lifestyle of your dreams provided you stay focused enough to achieve your daily goals one step at a time. This is part of the process of relentless weight loss. If you have started losing weight, don't give up when you plateau.

What are the resources you need to lose weight? You need to cut down on your food portions while increasing daily intake of veggies and fruits. You need to cultivate on nuts and fruits as your source of healthy snacks. If you don't watch what you snack with, your weight loss will stall.

The more you expect to achieve everyday the more you will get out of life. To get the most out of your daily weight loss plan you have to be prepared to give more. When you raise your expectations, your focus will increase and you will waste less time with the resources at hand. Life will support you in every possible way and provide what you need to thrive or achieve your goals. You can achieve anything you set your mind to. As you strive to become a better version of yourself you will discover that there are additional challenges that you will need to overcome to become more, of what you want to be. Do not hesitate to take action.

This may not always be as easy as you would think because your mind may play tricks on you by reminding you of your previous struggles and failures. What will you do? Press on. Remember that fortune favors those who press on. You have to learn to consistently focus on your mini-goals so that you can thrive without limits. Set weekly and monthly weight loss goals. Life provides as much as you are willing to use for your growth. You have to learn to consistently expect more from your life so that you can consistently lose weight and strive for more.

Action Points for the day

Don't expect overnight success with consistent portion control

Give yourself some leeway to take some time to succeed

PUSH: Persist until success happens