When I'm "on a diet," I'm not a very happy person. The whole thing feels so restrictive and punishing. Even though I know I'm eating a certain way to lose pounds -- which would make me very happy -- I find it impossible to stay cheery while crunching on celery stalks and gulping endless glasses of water.
Maybe that's why I found the results of this study so interesting. According to CNN, a new research study showed that "people who spend a full year on a strict low- carbohydrate diet can lose weight, but they might be happier -- and lose just as many pounds -- if they focus on reducing fat intake instead of carbohydrates."
Honestly, I've done multiple types of diets over the years. Some were low-fat, others low-carb. It doesn't matter what the diet was, I was never happy with it. Sure, I liked the results of weight loss. But sticking to any hard-and-fast regimen with its do's and don't's, rules, calorie counting, etc. just made me miserable.
That's why I try to make my mission to achieve overall healthy and balanced nutrition. I never feel like I'm making huge sacrifices or giving up all the foods I love. Instead, I choose to include healthier foods in my daily meals. I seek out interesting ways to prepare food that make it taste great while fueling me for my busy days.
Maybe low-fat dieters are happier than low-carb dieters -- I don't know. All I know is, when I eat well and make better choices, I'm happy. And that's what matters.
Jerry
My name is Jerry, and I'm a father, editor, and photographer. I've gained too much weight recently, and in 2006, my wonderful daughter was born... Read More |
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