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98% of people that diet FAIL!!

andy13
andy13 Posts: 208 Member
edited January 8 in Health and Weight Loss
That's according to the doctor on ITV's weight loss ward, how depressing :-(
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  • 4mydogs
    4mydogs Posts: 66 Member
    Then don't diet, make a lifestyle change.
  • fIashforward
    fIashforward Posts: 66 Member
    That's probably correct. But if it makes you feel good for a while, why stop dieting?
  • Mariannewww
    Mariannewww Posts: 67
    79% of statistics are fabricated
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    This makes no difference at all to the 2% that succeed.
  • Nessiechickie
    Nessiechickie Posts: 1,392 Member
    It is impossible for my to say the word.. DDdi.. just does not come out.
    I never say I'm on one because then it is like instant fail and binge.
    I eat healthy and love to sweat :flowerforyou:
  • gtreyger
    gtreyger Posts: 25
    79% of statistics are fabricated

    46% of people know that!
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    That is because they diet (read 1200 cals and crazy workouts) and have an end date in sight whereafter everything goes back to eating whatever, whenever and not moving...Quick results - both ways...
    Healthy living gives you slower results, a better (and sexier) body, and you can do it forever...(or at least until YOU stop functioning....
  • wahmx3
    wahmx3 Posts: 638 Member
    This is exactly why we suggest people don't diet but instead make a lifestyle change that includes eating healthier, watching portion sizes, exercising and drinking more water. Those changes ensure weight loss will last a lifetime, not just a temporary diet.
  • ki4yxo
    ki4yxo Posts: 709 Member
    I don't diet, I eat in moderation and stay with in my goals.

    (I'm still losing weight while trying to maintain) :mad:
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    ok
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    Diets are for quitters. Lifestyle changes are where it's at.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    That's according to the doctor on ITV's weight loss ward, how depressing :-(

    kk
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    83% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
  • BellaFe
    BellaFe Posts: 323
    lucky for me I'm not dieting then
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    83% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

    ^About 98% true!
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    "They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time."
  • Iceman420
    Iceman420 Posts: 195
    I can vouch for this. Went on dozens of diets and they all failed. Like the other poster said, it takes a complete lifestyle change to lose weight and keep it off.
  • fIashforward
    fIashforward Posts: 66 Member
    That's according to the doctor on ITV's weight loss ward, how depressing :-(

    Turn that rubbish off and put on Big Brother! :)
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    This is exactly why we suggest people don't diet but instead make a lifestyle change that includes eating healthier, watching portion sizes, exercising and drinking more water. Those changes ensure weight loss will last a lifetime, not just a temporary diet.

    ^Yup
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    79% of statistics are fabricated

    46% of people know that!

    But only 12% of the 46% actually care. :ohwell:
  • mmenuey27
    mmenuey27 Posts: 51 Member
    That is depressing, and that's why I don't "diet" I simply make better choices than some. A lifestyle change is better than saying your dieting anyway....right
  • rockangel8907
    rockangel8907 Posts: 429 Member
    79% of statistics are fabricated

    46% of people know that!

    60% of the time it works every time!
  • sherrirb
    sherrirb Posts: 1,649 Member
    That statement is completely idiotic. Does this mean that only 2% of people actually eat????

    Everyone is on some kind of diet, because your diet is what you eat.
  • SandyAnnP
    SandyAnnP Posts: 252 Member
    yes, DIETS don't work because some people starve themselves then end up getting sick of depriving themselves, putting it back on plus a little extra each time. Been there, done that.
    THEN I changed my lifestyle last year. Started walking every day, still eating plenty and most things including wine (in moderation). Lost over 20 kgs (44lbs) so far. This is a lifestyle change not a diet which is a four letter word!
  • mag2906
    mag2906 Posts: 57 Member
    I no longer "diet". Lifestyle change is too big word for me I think.
    I still eat what I ate before BUT I watch how much I eat.
    It's a trade off - in order to lose weight I have to eat less and or exercise more.
    Since I have history of binge eating - eating less is actualy a good thing for me.
    I also never was a big fan or fast/junk food so I did not have to change my menu much.
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,363 Member
    I don't believe that stat.. i think it is high..but not that high. don't believe everything you hear.
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    But the other 50% succeed. ;)
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    Diet vs lifestyle change - it's merely semantics.
    As far as I'm concerned, 100% of everybody is "on a diet".
  • mag2906
    mag2906 Posts: 57 Member
    That statement is completely idiotic. Does this mean that only 2% of people actually eat????

    Everyone is on some kind of diet, because your diet is what you eat.

    I suppose OP meant weight loss diet...
  • pamperedhen
    pamperedhen Posts: 444 Member
    That is because they diet (read 1200 cals and crazy workouts) and have an end date in sight whereafter everything goes back to eating whatever, whenever and not moving...Quick results - both ways...
    Healthy living gives you slower results, a better (and sexier) body, and you can do it forever...(or at least until YOU stop functioning....



    Thank you sooooo much for saying this!! :drinker:
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