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Avoid Diets and Make Real Change

Don't Diet - Change

From , former About.com Guide

Updated March 01, 2007

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Ninety five percent of people who diet regain the weight when they stop. It's not only discouraging, but bad for your health. Instead of starting a diet that requires you to alter what, how much and how you eat all at once, make small (but permanent) changes everyday.

Ask yourself each morning, "What is one thing I can do today to be healthier?" and then do it. Some goals will stick and others won't, but you'll see progress.

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