Comments on: Why diets fail. http://www.fitbehavior.com/blog/2009/06/01/why-diets-fail/ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:42:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Christa http://www.fitbehavior.com/blog/2009/06/01/why-diets-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Christa Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:24:15 +0000 http://www.fitbehavior.com/blog/?p=52#comment-21 I've been hearing lately that one way to manage your portions is to eat off of a smaller plate - we're ingrained to think we need to "finish our plate" - so, instead of trying to change that habit, eating all of the food on a smaller plate could be the trick. Carolyn, I like your point about diets being a short-term thing, and not anything that's meant to sustain us forever - I don't usually hear it put that way, and it puts things into perspective. I, too, didn't start seeing results until creating a lifestyle change - classes at Fit Behavior that keep me accountable, portion control and smart food choices, especially when snacking. I’ve been hearing lately that one way to manage your portions is to eat off of a smaller plate – we’re ingrained to think we need to “finish our plate” – so, instead of trying to change that habit, eating all of the food on a smaller plate could be the trick.

Carolyn, I like your point about diets being a short-term thing, and not anything that’s meant to sustain us forever – I don’t usually hear it put that way, and it puts things into perspective. I, too, didn’t start seeing results until creating a lifestyle change – classes at Fit Behavior that keep me accountable, portion control and smart food choices, especially when snacking.

]]> By: Carolyn http://www.fitbehavior.com/blog/2009/06/01/why-diets-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Carolyn Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:22:15 +0000 http://www.fitbehavior.com/blog/?p=52#comment-20 Hi Nick, You have hit the nail on the head....it's all about being in the moment and becoming conscious of that fact that you are not hungry and that you are most likely eating out of habit. The benfits are not only reducing calories and having left over meals, you also save lots of money! I bet you would be surprised how much money you save by having one meal equal two! Carolyn Hi Nick,

You have hit the nail on the head….it’s all about being in the moment and becoming conscious of that fact that you are not hungry and that you are most likely eating out of habit.

The benfits are not only reducing calories and having left over meals, you also save lots of money! I bet you would be surprised how much money you save by having one meal equal two!

Carolyn

]]> By: Nick D'Emanuele http://www.fitbehavior.com/blog/2009/06/01/why-diets-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Nick D'Emanuele Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:03:01 +0000 http://www.fitbehavior.com/blog/?p=52#comment-19 Hi Carolyn, Nice blog ;-) One of my biggest problems is portion control. I find that I'm always going back for seconds if they're available, regardless of how full I am. Although it's not always easy to do, making a conscious decision to stick to one plate of food has helped reduce my calorie intake without a specific diet in place. In addition to reducing my calories, it has the added benefit of easy meals the next day with my leftovers! Nick Hi Carolyn,

Nice blog ;-)

One of my biggest problems is portion control. I find that I’m always going back for seconds if they’re available, regardless of how full I am. Although it’s not always easy to do, making a conscious decision to stick to one plate of food has helped reduce my calorie intake without a specific diet in place.

In addition to reducing my calories, it has the added benefit of easy meals the next day with my leftovers!

Nick

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