How to Fail at a diet
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 5:52PM 
STEEL cut oats, not STEAL cut oats.
I was forwarded this picture by a buddy and it made me think about how people take diets to extremes, causing some pretty epic fails.
Even though dieting might seem simple, there's a lot more to it than you'd think. It's a whole study of psychology and sociology that we are not even close to figuring out. Still, there are some basic truths that experienced dieters can tell you:
1. Don't take it too seriously.
Look, there's a lot more to life than just what you put in your mouth. The point is to eat to fuel a great life and get out there and live it, not just focus 100% on food all the time. If you're living for food, then you've got things a little backwards.
2. Don't try to convince everyone around you.
The best way to get others to follow you is to lead by example. Not everybody is as interested in the same things you are, or should they be. You will drive people away by being all preachy about things. When you demonstrate success, people will come to you for advice. When they come to you, they are actually listening.
3. Don't diet for the wrong reasons.
The way you eat has to ring true with your inner vision of how you see yourself. Do it for superficial reasons or to impress others and you will run out of motivation quickly.
4. Don't think that what you are trying is the last way you will ever need to try.
Did you know that eggs are bad for you? Wait, they're good for you, just like chocolate. Hold on, chocolate is bad for you. Crap, where were we again? If you think the current knowledge on diet and nutrition is the final word, you're smoking kale. Don't be absolutely rigid about a certain way to eat and be open to learn from others. We are only just beginning to understand how the human body really works.
Reader Comments (1)
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