Dieting is hard work. It requires a high level of commitment and discipline. However, it could be possible that you are making it even more difficult for yourself. There are many common mistakes that women make when dieting that can prevent them from getting the result they want. If you are thoroughly committed to meeting your weight loss goals, then don’t waste that energy by making these 4 common dieting mistakes.

1. Not choosing the right diet

With a long list of diet plans available, this makes it very difficult to know which one to choose. Many women select a diet based on what their friends have done or because it’s advertised as being “the most effective diet EVER”. Just because it’s worked for someone else, doesn’t mean it will work for you.

For starters, narrow your search down to diet plans that target women, like the Venus Factor. Men and women’s bodies work in a very different way, and general diet plans will not take account of the particular needs and characteristics of the female form. You also need to find a diet that fits in with your lifestyle if you expect to be able to stick to it. So, for example, don’t choose a plan that requires a strict exercise regime when you don’t have the time or inclination to do it properly.

2. Cutting out food groups

Some plans require dieters to eliminate certain foods from their diet. Some go as far as to say you can only eat one thing for the entire program. This is simply not healthy. You need variety in your diet to ensure you are getting all your essential vitamins and minerals. Okay, you might see quick results after following this type of plan for a few weeks. But the weight won’t stay off, and as soon as you return to your normal diet you will put it back on.

The healthiest diets are those that are well-balanced and don’t cut out important food groups, but rather reduce calorie intake. There will be more of a focus on portion control, increasing your intake of healthy ingredients and decreasing those that are high in fat or sugar.

3. Buying into diet foods

There are many packaged products on the market, like drinks, cereals, breakfast bars etc., that are advertised as being healthy and filling. In reality, most of these items are packed full of sugar which will just make you crave more of them.

Avoid these packaged foods as much as possible and instead choose natural ingredients to give you the fibre and protein you need and to keep you fuller for longer. Keep in mind that the longer the list of ingredients on a food item, the worse it is likely to be for you and your weight loss goals.

4. Being too hard on themselves

When women overindulge, they tend to punish themselves by restricting their diet even further. This behavior can go back and forward and is very demanding for the body and mind.

Most of the time, indulging is linked to feeling stressed or upset. Next time you feel the urge to gorge on ice cream or cake, take a moment to think about why you want it and whether it will actually make you feel better. A walk with a friend or snacking on something healthy and delicious will probably do a better job of lifting your mood.

We hope that reading about these common mistakes helps you to improve your diet plan and allows you to meet your goals in a healthy and happy way

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