A recent study led by Linda Bacon at the University of California has come to an interesting conclusion: compared with more traditional dieting, a less weight-focused approach to eating and exercise gives better long-term results!
The study focused on two groups of dieters: one group of women who were taking a traditional route to weight loss, learning nutrition basics, cutting calories, record their calorie intake, and getting instructed to regularly exercise and weigh themselves.
The other group were encouraged to recognize hunger and fullness, learn to accept their body size, and find exercises they really enjoyed.
The result was that the traditional dieters lost weight and gained it again! The other group actually maintained a stable weight over the course of time. Also, only the nondieters improved their cholesterol counts and blood pressure and sustained boosts in physical activity, mood, and self-esteem. This can come as a wake up call to many dieters out there!
So – eat well, excercise and have fun at the same time. And use a quality proven fat binder!
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