Although this is a book designed to help you improve your habits, many of you are also curious about what constitutes a healthy body weight. First and foremost, it’s important to remember that weight is simply a number. As you learned, “The Stages of Change—What to Expect,” focusing on body weight as a goal can be counterproductive for a number of reasons, but because we live in a weightobsessed age, this topic merits further discussion. Continue reading “What Is a Healthy Weight?”
Aug 15 2011
What Is a Healthy Weight?
Aug 07 2011
Why Do Diets Fail You?
Diets are destined to fail you because
- Diets do not address all the factors related to food choices.
- Diets focus on the scale instead of behavior changes.
- Diets do not often include, encourage, or promote physical activity.
- Diets do not require a lifestyle change.
- Diets have a beginning and an end.
- Diets create a parent/child relationship with food (being “good” or “bad” when you eat, or avoid, certain foods) that frequently leads to rebellious eating.
- Diets do not require you to change the way you think about food.
- Your body desires weight stability and will go to great lengths to maintain your current weight.
Jul 30 2011
Natural Eating Occurs Independently of Body Weight
Becoming a natural eater is not a guarantee that you will change your body weight. People who maintain unnaturally thin physiques will probably gain weight as they begin to respect their bodies again. People who are maintaining excess weight due to environmental, emotional, or other conditions will probably lose weight as they incorporate the principles of natural eating. Continue reading “Natural Eating Occurs Independently of Body Weight”