Whoever said that diets don't work lied! Diets are very effective when the goal is short - mid term. Although long term dietary habits should be the ultimate goal, those of us who seek the challenge of defining our physique within a given time frame should follow a very specific diet plan. I do believe that the practice of dieting can have a positive effect on long term nutrition behavior, in the sense that you must think about the nutritional content of your food and be consistent with the execution of the plan. Being a health conscious shopper/cook and being persistent are key skills in healthy living. Alternatively we must recognize that setting unrealistic goals, failure to follow through with a diet, binge eating, and yo-yo dieting can put your health at risk.
Diets are highly individual and goal oriented. Because it impossible to meet with each of you individually I want to give you the tools you need to create a personalized diet plan. This will require you to read, learn, and do some work but the results will be well worth the time. If you need me to help you through this process you can always email or call me and I will create a plan for you for a small fee.
The nutrition concept I am speaking of is called 'If It Fits My Macros' or IIFYM. I am not going to explain the science behind it because you can read about it on your own HERE, but it is very effective nutrition program. Here are the steps you need to take:
