fitnessIs it right to promote "fitness" diets as it seems quite obsessive to me?
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Do you think these "fitness" style diets just encourage obsessive behaviour which in itself could have consequences to the psych of the individual?
By Trish – over 1 year ago
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Not sure what aspect of fitness diets you are referring to but there are two angles to it as far as I can see. There is the rampant obesity that all of us see around us and there is the "obsessive" dieting that some fitness professionals adhere to.
I can't say which is right but I would much rather stick to a reasonable, high-protein, moderate carb, high vegetable, moderate fruit, high-omega-3 fat diet than the alternative....but that's just me.
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I think you are referring to the weight watchers and other "fitness" membership diets. I do not recommend them as they are probably yo-yo diets; there could be parts of the programs that are not good, etc. Stick to and promote the basics without obsessing over them.
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This is an interesting question. I do think you are right to some degree with regards to obsession, because to get the ultimate body for example, you have to be fairly obsessive. You have to eat at particular times, particular foods, train at particular times etc. However, is this such a bad thing to be obsessed about? As long as the rest of your life functions normally, is ti so negative to truly feel accountable for your own health.
However, if this turns to eating disorders, trouble in other areas of life etc, that's where the line gets crossed, and I do think its a fine line.
I'd love to hear from a sports psychologist on this issue, anybody?
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