Why Diets Fail

In order to change the way you've been living and get control of your weight it's important to first understand how you got here in the first place. There are number of different factors that can lead to obesity...

 Skipping breakfast
 Eating out often 
 Increased portion sizes in many restaurants (eg. "supersize" or "extra value") 
 Decrease in physical activity; sitting at a computer/desk, watching TV
 Repeated dieting

Why Do Diets Fail?

 When starting a diet, many dieters set unreasonably high expectations 
 Diets focus on restricting certain types of foods and are often so low calorie that hunger is a major obstacle 
 Foods that are on the 'bad' or 'forbidden' lists become more desirable and difficult to avoid 
 Psycho-social and emotional issues that led to overeating in the first place are not resolved by dieting

With childhood obesity, the American Dietary Association has found evidence of the following contributors to obesity in children...

 Skipping breakfast 
 Eating out often  
 Increased portion sizes in restaurants and food packaging  
 Parental restriction of highly palatable foods (eg. candy, cookies)

Grace Shih helps clients from age 4 to age 64 with creating a healthy life style and making sound food choices. Grace focuses on learning intuitive eating and promoting a positive self-image. Call Grace today to find out how she can help you.

Tools and Tips for those Struggling with Obesity

Why Diets Fail

Getting Started on Your Journey to Health

5 Easy Steps for Making Changes Now

Shopping List for A Healthy Family

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