You’ve heard the research. Diets, on average, don’t work. Most dieters fail to maintain their post-diet weight or yo-yo up and down for years, putting them at risk for heart disease. The percentage of dieters who lose weight and keep it off is discouragingly small.
Instead, experts recommend that you change your eating habits and lifestyle: eat healthier foods instead of processed snack foods or gorging on carbs. Try whole grains, natural products, and tons of fruits and vegetables. However, some people think this gives them a license to eat whatever they want, as long as it’s healthy. There are two major problems with this:
