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Why Dieting Doesn’t Work in the Long Term

Do any diets actually work? Why does food- or calorie-restrictive dieting not work in the long term? According to Gin Stephens, the author of Fast. Feast. Repeat., dieting for weight loss doesn’t work in the long term. However, decades of contradictory advice about how and what to eat for weight loss has created immense confusion, a tangle that she calls “diet brain”: When you no longer have any clue how to eat “properly.” Here’s why dieting doesn’t work in the long term, according to Stephens.

How to Overcome the Intermittent Fasting Plateau

Is it normal for weight loss to plateau when intermittent fasting (IF)? How can you overcome a weight loss plateau on an IF diet? A weight-loss plateau can be tricky to get around. According to Gin Stephens, the author of Fast. Feast. Repeat., there are two ways to transcend the weight loss plateau by intermittent fasting (IF): you can either adjust your fasting or adjust your feasting. Here’s how to transcend the intermittent fasting plateau, according to Gin Stephens.

How to Stop Wasting Time on Unworthy Pursuits

Do you often find yourself wasting your time on activities that are neither productive nor enjoyable? Do you often feel like there’s either not enough or too much time? One of the most common self-defeating behaviors people tend to engage in is not using their time effectively. This creates a constant source of unnecessary stress for many of us. If you want to get to the root of your time-wasting problem, you must redefine your relationship with time. Here’s how to stop wasting time on unworthy pursuits.

Gin Stephens: Intermittent Fasting Versus Dieting

Does intermittent fasting help with fat loss? How does fasting compare to dieting in terms of weight loss? Many people resort to dieting by restricting their calories in an effort to lose weight. But dieting is not an enduring solution. As many dieters can attest, the excess weight often comes back once the diet is over. According to Gin Stephens, intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and keep it off long-term. Here’s why fasting is a better approach to weight loss than traditional dieting, according to Stephens.

The Modern Dilemma: How to Work Less and Live More

Work Related Depression: Why Is It Endemic?

Do you feel like your work has consumed your life? Do you want to work less and live more? If you feel burdened with work, you are not alone. Many people feel like their work consumes not only their time but also their energy and morale. Understandably, you can’t just call it quits without a backup plan or a safety net in place. What you can do is to allocate your time better, minimizing soul-sucking tasks and maximizing activities that bring you joy. Here’s how to work less and live more.

Does Time-Restricted Eating Benefit Weight Loss?

What is time-restricted eating (TRE)? How does TRE compare to normal eating in terms of weight loss? Time-restricted eating is a way of dieting where you fast for most of the day (and night) and feast for a few hours. Scientists are on the fence with regards to whether time-restricted eating benefits weight loss. Some studies found that TRE has a significant effect on weight loss, while others found that it doesn’t make much difference compared to normal meal taking. All in all, it seems to depend on how long you spend in the fasted state. Keep reading to learn

Intermittent Fasting: How to Lose Weight Naturally

Have you tried dieting for weight loss but found that the excess weight always comes back? Are there weight loss methods that work long-term? Dieting for weight loss rarely works in the long term. When the diet is over, many people find that the weight comes back. Some people even pack on more excess weight than they had before the diet. If this sounds like you, it’s time to leave a dieter’s mindset and instead adopt an intermittent fasting (IF) mindset. Here’s how to lose weight with intermittent fasting.

How to Control Hunger During Fasting

Do you experience extreme hunger pangs when fasting? How long does it take for hunger to dissipate? It’s normal to experience constant hunger during fasting, especially in the beginning stages. As your body gets used to going without food for extended periods, you’ll begin to tune back in with your natural appetite signals. However, getting there will take time—in most people, these signals have been messed up by constant feeding. While your body is adjusting, learning to eat intuitively will help keep hunger at bay. Here are some tips on how to control hunger during fasting.

How to Make Exercise a Habit You Can Stick to

Do you struggle to stick to a regular exercise habit? What is the key to making exercise stick? Maintaining a regular exercise habit can be hard when there are so many things vying for your time and attention. Among work, family, and social life, exercise is often the last consideration, but it shouldn’t be—regular exercise is essential for both mental and physical well-being. Here’s how to make exercise a habit you can stick to.

Why You Must Redefine Your Relationship to Time

Do you feel like there’s never enough time in the day? Do you tend to overfill your schedule to make the most of the time available? According to Richard Koch, the author of The 80/20 Principle, we need to give up the belief that there is a shortage of time. From his perspective, time isn’t scarce, but we regard it such. As a result, we feel compelled to stuff our schedules with more activity without thinking whether that activity is worthwhile. Here’s why you should abandon the scarcity mentality when it comes to your relationship to time.