While we think we can only have dysfunctional relationships with people, we can have them with food, too. See if you fit into any of these dieting profiles to identify where you are…and how you can free yourself from a lifetime of dieting.
1. The Serial Dieter – For you, dieting is a lifestyle. You’ve been watching your intake, counting calories and been consumed with your food intake for so long you couldn’t imagine life any other way. For you, food is the enemy, it can’t be trusted, it wreaks havoc on your body and your mind…it’s also an exhausting and frustrating way to live.
The solution – a great place to start is by getting in touch with your hunger versus eating due to appetite. With hunger, your body is telling you it needs to be fed as opposed to the clock, the size of the plate, the smell of something delicious or the commercial you just saw on TV. With appetite, the “need” for food is triggered by a thought, feeling or emotion and you’ll crave something specific. With hunger, you may feel dizzy, lightheaded, your stomach will rumble and just about any food will do. Continue reading “Which Dieter Are You?”
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