Who hasn't said, " Okay, tomorrow I'm starting a diet "? It's even become the number one New Year's resolution, alongside the famous "I'm going to quit smoking." There are as many diets as there are people on Earth, and it can frankly be very difficult to know where to start . Should we believe in them? Do diets really lead to long-term weight loss? How can we avoid gaining the weight back ? These are all questions we try to answer in the "Diet" section of The Body Optimist.
Do diets work or not?
No more suspense! Here's a long-standing question that has finally been answered. In the long run, diets don't work. If you want to maintain a healthy weight over time, there's only one way to do it: a healthy and varied diet combined with daily exercise .
To lose weight and reach your ideal weight, some will tell you that you need to go on a diet (more or less strict). Others will tell you, on the contrary, that you need to listen to your body and take all the time necessary to lose weight , even if it takes several years. This, they say, is the guarantee of complete and, above all, permanent success.
In a very interesting article, we shared the stories of Reddit users . They had started a diet and each learned a great deal about themselves. It became clear that, ultimately, the biggest problem might not be our excess weight , but rather how we see and treat ourselves. Before/after photos and testimonials about diets
At The Body Optimist, we've decided not to give you weight loss advice. Because for us, being overweight absolutely does not mean being unhappy and/or unhealthy .
On the other hand, we believe it's an entirely personal choice . We will never conform to society's pressure to be thin. Losing weight (or not) must first and foremost be a conscious decision !
We also ask ourselves essential questions such as: why can't we stop ourselves from eating, even when we're not hungry? When should we consult a dietician? How can we tell the difference between hunger and a craving for food? Or, how can we lose weight in the long term?
We also cover a lot of current events, like that miracle pill that supposedly makes you lose weight without exercising, or the method of watching horror movies to lose weight ! Yes, you read that right. It just goes to show there are as many techniques as there are people on Earth...
Alongside these analytical and advice articles, you will find many testimonials from readers of The Body Optimist or from complete strangers who have decided to share their weight loss adventures on social media.
We think of the woman who lost 64 kilos in a year and shows us her before/after photos. Of the man who developed his own method and lost 99 kilos . Of the famous tennis player Serena Williams who lost 25 kilos, or of the French actress Véronique Genest who explains that she lost 36 kilos with the help of a hypnotist .
In short, as you've probably gathered, all the information about diets can be found on The Body Optimist. You can also discuss this topic on our forum , in the dedicated section. It's a completely safe and judgment-free space where anyone can share their fears, difficulties, and/or results after a diet. We look forward to seeing you there ! 