Five Resolutions
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As we reach year ’ s end , we entertain the notion of Next Year ’ s resolutions . If you are like 50 percent of Americans , you will resolve to achieve more , change for the better and work harder to get healthier . In reality , less than 5 percent of us will achieve our goals because most of us set unattainable and unrealistic ones . That often leads to disappointing failure . Research has shown that small changes contribute more to long-term success . In honor of 2014 , here are some manageable resolutions that may change your life forever .
— 1 — STOP DIETING
Commit to avoiding fad and restrictive diets , diet aids and diet supplements . Americans spend more than $ 50 billion dollars a year on fad diets , diet books and diet aids , and yet , as a country , we are fatter than ever . The Centers for Disease Control reports that the obesity rate of adults has increased 60 percent over the past 20 years . Clearly these “ diets ” are not working .
All diets may help people lose weight in the short-term , but they typically gain weight in the long-term . Restrictive diets place your body in a state of famine . During this time , your body goes into a state of conservation , slowing your metabolism to conserve energy . Of even more concern is that during these times your body will hold onto the fat , break down muscle and eliminate water . When you start eating normally again your body increases fat stores in response to the fast . The overall longterm effect is an increase in fat stores and a decrease in metabolism .
Don ’ t be naive . If it seems too easy and too good to be true , it probably is . There is no substitute for healthy eating . Commit to making dietary changes that you can continue for the rest of your life .
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