Parenting Pointers 1126 - That diet lasts only a year

That diet lasts only a year Don’t you feel like the science people keep upping the ante when it comes to keeping our weight under control? Yep, the latest bad news is that most diets stop working after a year. You thought you had it made when you got to the one-year mark, but that’s not the case. Sure, you enjoyed lower blood pressure with that weight loss and your doctor has stopped nagging you. Yes, you benefited emotionally from those workouts. You’re not as anxious as you once were, and you’ve managed to stave off that growing depression that really scared you. But, the reality is you’re not home free. You need to maintain your healthy diet and the exercise plan in order to continue to benefit from your efforts. For how long? Probably for the rest of your life. As you age, your body will change. Not only will you have to maintain your regimen, you’ll have to tailor it as you go along. You probably remember your parents saying, “Anything worth having is worth working for”. Stick with it.