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A "Must read" article about what works and why!!!

drrapunzel
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There are many well-established reasons why diets don't work, both physiological and psychological. One of the many psychological stumbling blocks revolves around so-called ''primary goals''. These are what people hope to achieve by losing weight. In other words, most people don't go on a diet just to see decreasing numbers on the scales; they want to find a partner, wear nicer clothes, be more popular or get a better job.
Even if they manage to get the weight off rapidly, disillusion sets in because those goals aren't realised.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/chew-over-a-few-diet-truths-20120107-1poz2.html#ixzz1j0WMsKvZ
There are many well-established reasons why diets don't work, both physiological and psychological. One of the many psychological stumbling blocks revolves around so-called ''primary goals''. These are what people hope to achieve by losing weight. In other words, most people don't go on a diet just to see decreasing numbers on the scales; they want to find a partner, wear nicer clothes, be more popular or get a better job.
Even if they manage to get the weight off rapidly, disillusion sets in because those goals aren't realised.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/chew-over-a-few-diet-truths-20120107-1poz2.html#ixzz1j0WMsKvZ
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