10 BIGGEST DIETING MISTAKES WOMEN MAKE

Although the world may not perceive the women folk to be big on brains they cannot deny their expertise in the field of fashion. They are quite engrossed in the way they look and consider that to be the end-all of their existence. This is the reason they look at themselves a million times before stepping out of the door and try to reflect their fashion statement whether at home or outside. This is where the fitness quotient comes in because when it comes to sporting the right look they need the right curves. But then again exercise is loathed by all. So the ultimate derivation is “DIETING”, the perfect quick-fix to attain that hourglass figure for the New Years’ Eve party. Oops! Not everything goes according to plan now. Check out a few very common loopholes with dieting.

NEGLECTING THE CARBS

Many diets are designed in such a manner that the intake of carbohydrates is minimal which automatically gets the danger signal beeping. Carbohydrates convert glucose contained in them to energy and if they are restricted, the mind which needs energy gets lesser energy and hence gives a foggy feeling and lethargy. Many might consider this to be a reason why women are not considered big on brains!

PROTEINS WHERE?

The diet women stick to leads them to forget that they need that dose of protein as proteins are the source of growth and development and their deficiency may cause certain diseases rather than give those curves-to-die-for. That, however, does NOT count the chicken in your burger, or the extra dollop of cheese on your pizza. And

in case you never knew, that harmless bowl of dal will actually do you a world of good!

THE RIGHT FIBRE

The right amount of fibre needs to be a part of the diet for every woman as it slows down the rate at which the body digests food, hence maintaining energy levels with a constant stability factor. This gives a feeling of fullness and curbs the pangs of gluttony which keeps turning up like a bad penny the moment you lay your eyes on that sumptuous spread on the banquet table. However, women tend to ignore all statistics and consume about 15 mg fibre when 25 mg is ideally the requisite intake on a daily basis.

INFREQUENT MEALS

It is not the brightest idea to consume meals in an infrequent manner in order to lose weight quickly. Starving has never done anyone any good and staying hungry for half a day and then consuming after long gaps will only turn you anorexic, just like the archetypal models you had been looking up to for inspiration. Worse still, this could lead to even bigger problems like excess of acidity due to an empty stomach. Frequent meals in short gaps are the apt answer for losing weight and that too in a healthy manner.

FLUIDS DOWN THE DRAIN

Whatsoever the diet might be, it is important that the diet is followed in an appropriate manner with the adequate intake of fluids.

Fluids maintain the needed electrolyte balance in the body and also help in water retention like water taken in frequent intervals. But for some unknown reason

women seem to conveniently neglect this and go on to complain about the thousands of health hazards that it brings along with them.

OVER HAULING THE CARBS

If carbohydrates have to be consumed then not in excess as the adage goes true “too many cooks spoil the broth”. Processed food is a rich source of this nutrient and so is canned food a major reason of gaining weight even after dieting. But it is cool to have processed and canned food these days so who cares about dieting now!

FAD DIET PREVAILS

Women stick to the fad diets and keep hooked on for the latest diets which they think will make them slim soon. This is a big misconception as the fad diets lead to an abnormal way of losing weight which results in weight rebounding more than before. Moreover, it makes one susceptible to innumerable diseases. So the next time you want to gorge on that low-carb cornflakes, think again. That skinny model promoting those curves is selling nothing but a pack of lies. She had never been fat, in the first place.

CAFFEINE DOES THE DAMAGE

Coffee is a rich source of caffeine and a cup of Nescafe is enough to cause damage to the diet you stuck to like a sincere student. Yes, coffee is a high-calorie driven drink, not to forget that extra chocolate powder you scream for. A big ‘No’ to that cup of Nescafe should do the trick.

LOVE YOUR BODY

In order to get slim a woman might start starving herself which in turn harms her body. This might reduce the calorie intake but that does not prevent the damages caused to the body in the form of lowering one’s metabolism rate. And if starving was the solution then we would be looking up to the beggars than the models!

SALT LOVE

The need for that extra sodium makes you suffer. The more the salt content of the food the more damage will be done. Average daily sodium-intake is 2300 mg but most women tend to exceed the mark. So this means that along with the sweet tooth, having a ‘salt’ tooth also goes in the forbidden list. Check salt levels in food, and eating more of fresh fruits and vegetables is a must for that perfect figure.

So, next time you make a diet plan avoid these 10 mistakes which might make your hard work go down the drain with no way to restore. Diet planning should be done by a well qualified nutritionist with right food with no room for that packet of chips or cold-drink. For the time being, it is best to bid them adieu with a heavy heart and may be plan a visit to a dietician once you have recovered from the shock this article gave you.