Sunday, January 30, 2011

Diets are no fun

I don’t know very many people that enjoy dieting. Most of the people I know think it’s about the worst thing they can be doing at any given time. They are so on edge and guilty for weighing a little bit extra that they get cranky and irritable. When you’re that stressed out about dieting, it might be time to relax a bit. Naturally there are options for assistance in your dieting. Consulting a health professional seems like the best place to start. There are so many health professionals that can help, like your general family doctor. Many hospitals have dieticians on staff and they’d be happy to give you some pointers. Make sure that they know all about you, including meds you’re taking and any past or future health issues you know about.

That way, they really can give you what’s best for you and make it more tailored and best suited for your needs. Making simple changes in your diet might help with other health issues too. Cutting back on your salt / sodium intake can help blood pressure. Cutting out sweets and sugar can help with blood sugar levels and much more. Also understanding your other blood levels will help direct which type of diet is best for you.

Naturally dieting is not the only thing they will talk about. of course the topic of exercise will come up quickly. And for good reason too. Exercise has so many benefits. There are benefits to your skin, your muscles, joints and overall health and vitality.

Maybe starting with the term “diet” means we’re doomed before we start. If we were making some “meal plan changes” it sure doesn’t sound as painful. Or if we were simply making some modifications to the foods we consume we start thinking about positive changes, rather than all of the don’t included with dieting.

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