Title: Things to avoid when trying to lose weight

Dieting is tough. It can cause a tough challenge

for many people. Here is a brief guide to avoid

things that could make you lose control and start

eating more then what you should when you are

dieting. Avoid temptations like the plague if you

wish to succeed.

1. Don’t rush into the toughest diet you can find.

This is a common mistake. Many people decide to

follow a super-strict diet and fail. Don’t get

into a diet that may be too strict for you. If

you don’t have any dieting experience and are not

100 percent sure you can stick with the diet,

then choose another way.

2. Don’t lose touch with reality.

Don't expect things to happen over night. When

you choose your goal, start small, but be

prepared to go far. If you hear someone saying

that they lost a lot of weight in a short time,

don’t make it your goal to match his performance.

Diet results are different from one person to

another.

3. Don’t go to the gym too often

Another common mistake is to get to excited the

first couple of days and to hit the gym every

day. This won’t help you at all. Your body needs

time to heal and expand the muscle mass after

each weight lifting session and going to the gym

every day interferes with this natural process.

Besides, a week of non-stop training could never

offset ten or twenty years of couch potato

lifestyle.

4. Don’t get hard on calories.

We all know that cutting down on calories is one

of the building blocks of all diets, but you have

to be careful about it. Cut down on too many

calories and your body will start storing

anything it possibly can. This is not a good way

to lose weight.

5. Don’t skip meals.

Some people think that skipping one or two meals

could help them lose weight faster. They don’t

understand that dieting is all about eating the

right food and not starving yourself.

6. Don’t check the bathroom scales everyday.

Everybody is eager to see the results from their

hard work, but you should not let this drive you

to checking your weight everyday. The daily

fluctuations of your weight will soon have you

depressed and ready to quit dieting. And this is

something you want to avoid.

7. Don’t let emotions drive you.

Aside from the eagerness that drives people to

check their weight every day, there are other

emotions that influence dieting. If you know you’

re used to reaching out for ice-cream or snacks

when you are bored, frustrated or angry, then you

should deal with these issues and not allow them

to come between you and your purpose. Or you cab

substitute healthy snacks in their place like

fruits or vegetables.

8. Don’t refuse to seek help.

Not everyone was born with iron will and nerves

of steel. If you need advice or help, don’t

hesitate to ask it from your friends or from

professionals. Don’t try to solve all problems by

yourself.

9. Don’t deny yourself your favorite foods.

Treats are a great way of raising your willpower

and determination. Diets are just food control

methods, not prisons. Even bad things are okay in

moderation. So what if you eat something

forbidden once in a while, especially if that

food is a favorite of yours? If such treats are

not frequent, then they will make no difference

in the long run.

10. Don’t rely on your willpower alone

Use your head as well. And also use support

methods if needed groups friends talking helps to

release some of the stress. If you would like to

know how much you eat, then write everything down

and analyze the list for things that should not

be there. Sometimes hunger creeps up on you and

make you eat something you shouldn’t. Be honest

with yourself and keep a clear head. You can also

check the nutrition facts on the back of all

foods you eat to help you keep track of your

calorie intake.