How many diets have you tried? How many have led to long term success and change?
The trick used is any form of energy deficit leads to weight loss. This can come from eating only soup, bananas etc. The problem is this cannot be maintained out of boredom or potentially negative health consequences.
So you may be reading this in despair and want to throw in the towel completely but there is a way to enjoy what you are eating for the long term and have a healthy body weight! The solution comes from a balanced diet meeting all the food groups we need for health. Cutting any of these food groups unnecessarily over the long term can lead to poor health and a body and mind which does not function at its best.
If you are interested in finding the right balance the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating is a great resource to use as a guide to meet the required food groups for health. Also seeing a Dietitian is an invaluable tool to assist you achieve a balanced diet. These professionals also help tailor your individual needs based on your current diet, medical, family and social history. Dieticians are like food doctors!
