Balanced diet disadvantages
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It's hard to incorporate change. Especially behavioral changes that affect what we eat and why we eat. This process leads to gathering information about what is healthy, what is not, and how to break the bondage to emotional eating. Initially this can be hard on the dieter. But if they follow a structured plan, they learn to incorporate change one choice at a time.
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Social Obstacles
Not only is this initial change in eating habits hard on the dieter, but another disadvantage to eating healthy is that it also affects the people who live in and around us. It forces them to change in some way. For example, if your friends are getting together for pizza, they may think twice about inviting you because you're eating healthier. Other healthy eating related reasons for not inviting you can include things like:
They don't want to tempt you to go off your diet, but they don't want to consider changing their menu.
They feel convicted by your new-found commitment to eating healthier because they know they should do the same
People think that you think you are better than them because you are sticking to your diet plan.
Need for Preparation
Another disadvantage to eating healthy is that if you did go to this party, you may find yourself without a healthy option. That's why it's important to be prepared. When you know you are going out to eat and won't have the control of ordering off of a menu, plan ahead. Carry something with you to take the edge off your appetite and keep your energy up until you get home. Snack options are many. Here a few easy to carry suggestions:
Fruit
Whole grain crackers
Baby carrots
Your own blend of healthy trail mix
The Time Disadvantage of Eating Healthy
Another deterrent to eating healthy is the time it takes to plan and prepare meals. If you're following a structured plan, it may require you to count calories or carbs. This in turn will require knowing what you're eating by reading labels and measuring amounts. Plus, cutting up fresh fruits and vegetables takes time. It's easy to think you don't have time, but instead of focusing on what you consider inconveniences, think about the advantages you'll gain by choosing a healthier lifestyle. Here are a few to get you started:
Advantages
Feel better
Healthier cholesterol levels
Help lose weight
Reduce risk of diabetes
Reduce risk of a heart attack
Have more energy
These advantages far outweigh disadvantages to eating healthy. Compare these complaints some like to think of as disadvantages:
Disadvantages
Need to read food labels
Healthy food is more expensive
Boredom due to fewer food choices
Eating won't be fun and spontaneous
Missing comfort foods