Why Most Diets Fail (And What To Do Instead!)

It’s no secret that the vast majority of diets fail, and that leaves many women over 30 feeling frustrated and defeated. 

But why is it so hard to make a lifestyle change? What are the core reasons that most diets fail? 

In this blog post, we will explore two major reasons why diets fail—lack of long-term accountability and lack of mindset shift.

Lack of Long-Term Accountability

When embarking on a new diet or lifestyle, it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of making a change. You start by setting your goals and outlining how you’re going to achieve them. However, once the initial excitement wears off, it can be difficult to stay accountable for our progress and stay motivated. If you don't have an accountability partner or a system in place to help you stay on track, it's easy to fall off course with your diet plan.

The reality is that without external accountability, it’s hard for us to hold ourselves accountable for sticking with our goals over the long term. That's why having someone who can provide regular feedback and support throughout your journey is essential. They can help keep you motivated when you feel like giving up, celebrate your successes with you, and be there when times get tough.

Lack Of Mindset Shift

Another reason why most diets fail is that people don't make a true mindset shift when they commit to changing their lifestyle habits. Instead of focusing on making sustainable changes that are rooted in self-love and compassion, they focus on punishing themselves or trying to "fix" something about themselves that they don't like. This kind of goal-setting isn't sustainable because it's based on shame rather than love. Instead of focusing on what we need to give up or change about ourselves, we should focus on creating positive experiences where we honor our bodies and minds through healthy eating habits and exercise routines that make us feel good inside out.

Making real lifestyle changes isn't easy; however, understanding why most diets fail can help us set ourselves up for success by creating an environment where we have adequate support structures in place as well as an internal mindset shift towards self-love and compassion. 

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