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You are not alone! Approximately 68% of all adults are currently dieting but few are sustaining long-term weight loss. This is due to the fact that over 95% of diets fail. Men and women are frustrated with the constant struggle around food, diet and exercise, but continue to believe that it is their fault they haven’t lost the weight. The next time you say “If only I had more will power” or “Today I will be good”, stop. Remind yourself that it is not you who failed the diet but the diet that failed you. Why do so many individuals diet if diets do not work? It is an interesting question. Many are influenced by the $50 billion diet industry that bombards us with advertisements promising quick and long-lasting results. In addition, the media promises us that if we get “thin” then we will be “happy”. What many people with eating disorders discover is that feeling good on the inside has little to do with the numbers on the scale. No matter what your shape and size, if you use food to cope with difficult feelings and problems in your life you will not find happiness in a diet. The good news is that with supportive counseling you can learn to put food in its place and face life’s challenges effectively. Take a minute to look at the list of “Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders”. If you answered yes to any of the questions, it may be time to consult with a mental health professional who can help you determine if you have an eating disorder and what type of treatment would be best for you. Treatment options include individual counseling, group counseling, and/or nutritional counseling. Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders: · Do you yo-yo diet? · Do you fear you have gained weight even though your friends think you are thin? · Do you secretly eat? · Do you use laxatives, vomiting, or diet pills to control your weight? · Do you eat when you are not hungry? · Do you skip meals to lose weight? · Do you limit activity with family and friends when food is involved? · Do you exercise compulsively? · Do you wish you had a better body image? · Do you fantasize about being a better person when you are thin? If you or someone you love has some of these symptoms, it may be time to get some help. By Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, LMHC Co-Author, Weight Wisdom: Affirmations to Free You from Food & Body Concerns
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