Fwd: Dieting Mistakes

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Someone posted this on another list and I thought it was really

good. PreBFL, I could relate well to 2, 5-9, 11, 14-17, 19, 25-30,

32, 34-35, 37, 40-42, 44-47, 49-50. I was making at least 31

mistakes on a regular basis. It is no wonder, I looked puffy and my

stomach wasn't getting any flatter. I still make some of these

mistakes, but it is now only a temporary situation since I know BFL

is a lifestyle and for life.

Andy

50 Deadliest Dieting Mistakes

1. Having a negative defeatist attitude.

2. Going on any diet that is NOT a manner of eating that you can

adhere to for the rest of your life.

3. Believing that you can eat one type of low-cal, but monotonous

fare -- every day for the rest of your life.

4. Obsessing over counting calories.

5. Weighing in too frequently.

6. Not drinking enough water.

7. Drinking sugar-laden drinks.

8. Eating more bread, pasta and potatoes than proteins, lean meats,

fruits and vegetables.

9. Consuming processed foods more often than fresh foods.

10. Taking the benefits away from vegetables by overcooking them.

11. Not having a plan.

12. Blaming others for your shortcomings.

13. Being quick to judge.

14. Not being aware of the nutritional benefits or detriments of what

you consume.

15. Finishing every last bite of a meal, even after you are full.

16. Going back for seconds at meals.

17. Eating at " all-you-can-eat buffets " and consuming large

amounts " to get your money's worth. "

18. Skipping breakfast.

19. Starving all day.

20. Bingeing after " falling off the wagon " , and then waiting

until " tomorrow " to get back on track.

21. Thinking you are genetically destined to be fat.

22. Not believing that you have the courage to change.

23. Confusing " fat " as a personality trait.

24. Thinking you are unattractive.

25. Not living each day to the fullest... thinking that will come

when you are thinner.

26. Wasting time.

27. Not finishing tasks you begin.

28. Postponing tasks that need attention.

29. Rationalizing.

30. Thinking pills, powders or potions are more powerful than they

really are in achieving weight loss.

31. Thinking of exercise as a chore, instead of a way to improve your

health and your life.

32. Not scheduling exercise as a vital part of your day and week.

33. Indulging excessively in alcohol.

34. Watching sports rather than participating in sports.

35. Watching too much television.

36. Not giving enough time to personal hygiene and appearance.

37. Refusing to read self-improvement materials on a regular basis.

38. Giving up and resigning yourself to being " fat. "

39. Finishing the food off of your family's plates while you are

doing the dishes.

40. Tasting and nibbling on food while you are cooking it.

41. Baking cookies, pies and cakes more often than for holidays or

very special occasions.

42. Always having candy in dishes, supposedly for guests, but eating

more of it yourself.

43. Buying unhealthy snack items " for the kids, " but eating some

yourself.

44. Not having vegetables and/or fruit with each meal.

45. Serving more carbohydrates than any other food group for meals.

46. Thinking that " dieting " sprees -- and not total lifestyle change -

- will garner lasting weight loss results.

47. Not visualizing yourself actually living and enjoying a healthy

lifestyle.

48. Not taking vitamins and proper supplements.

49. Consuming fast foods on a regular basis.

50. Waiting for tomorrow to " get started " rather than RIGHT NOW!

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