this is according to ediets:

50 mistakes made by dieters

1. Going on a diet that is NOT a manner of eating that can't be adhered to for life.

2. Believing they can eat cabbage soup every day.

3. Obsessing over counting calories.

4. Weighing in more than once a week.

5. Not drinking enough water.

6. Drinking sugar-laden drinks, such as lemonade, sodas, gourmet coffees, fruity blends, etc.

7. Eating more bread, pasta and potatoes than proteins, lean meats, fruits and vegetables.

8. Consuming processed foods more often than fresh foods.

9. Taking the benefits away from vegetables and fruits by overcooking them.

10. Having a negative, defeatist attitude.

11. Blaming others for their shortcomings.

12. Being quick to judge.

13. Not having a plan.

14. Not being aware of the nutritional benefits or harm of what they consume.

15. Finishing every last bite even after they are full.

16. Going back for seconds.

17. Eating at all-you-can-eat buffets and getting their money's worth.

18. Skipping breakfast.

19. Starving all day, thinking it’s the only way to lose weight.

20. Bingeing after falling off the wagon and then waiting until tomorrow to get back on track.

21. Thinking they are genetically destined to be fat.

22. Not believing they have the ability to change.

23. Confusing fat with a personality trait.

24. Thinking they are unattractive.

25. Not living each day to the fullest. Thinking that will come when they are thinner.

26. Wasting time.

27. Not finishing tasks they start.

28. Postponing tasks that need attention.

29. Rationalizing.

30. Thinking pills, powders or potions are more powerful than they really are in realizing weight loss.

31. Thinking of exercise as a must do or chore.

32. Not scheduling exercise as a vital part of their day or week.

33. Indulging in alcohol often.

34. Watching sports rather than participating in sports.

35. Watching television more than one hour a day.

36. Not giving much attention to personal hygiene or appearance.

37. Refusing to read self-improvement materials on a regular basis.

38. Giving up and resigning to being fat.

39. Finishing the food off others' plates while doing dishes.

40. Tasting and nibbling on the food while cooking.

41. Baking cookies, pies and cakes more often than at holidays.

42. Always having candy in dishes for guests, but eating more of it themselves.

43. Buying unhealthy snack items for the kids but eating it themselves.

44. Not having vegetables and/or fruit with each meal.

45. Serving more carbohydrates than any other food group for meals.

46. Thinking dieting -- not total lifestyle change -- will lead to lasting weight loss.

47. Not visualizing themselves actually living a healthy lifestyle.

48. Not taking vitamins and proper supplements.

49. Consuming fast food on a regular basis.

50. Waiting for tomorrow to get started rather than RIGHT NOW!

If you see yourself in any of these mistakes, then it is time to change. After all, what do you have to lose?!

Thank you WW

So True!!!!!

I've been guilty of about half of those in the past, but no more!!!

I'm guilty of 7 of them.

Chip

Thank You Lisa That Is So True!

I don't know what they mean by "obsessing" in number 3 (3. Obsessing over counting calories), but counting calories is the BEST method for steady and controlled weight loss without having to restrict your diet to specific foods. If you don't know the number of calories you are consuming and number of calories you need for your metabolism, how do you know that you are eating to loose weight and not to gain weight? Just extra 50 calories per day(that's 2 crackers) will make one gain 5 lbs in a year! To me knowing exactly how many calories I eat in a day is the only right way to loose weight!

"37. Refusing to read self-improvement materials on a regular basis. "
Ok, I think this depends a lot on the material in question! A lot of so called self-improvement materials are just designed to make you feel incredibly guilty about the lifestyle you lead(including this one), which lowers self esteem, increases anger and frustration with one self and then in turn generates many weight-obsessed individuals! A lot of self-improvement materials feeds people myths or proposing a change in their lifestyle that would make weight loss incredibly hard thing to do, and will result in people over-eating, stopping their diets, stopping exercise because it is too hard to do and still feel good. Every time I've read weight loss suggestions, 9 out of 10 would call for impossible change, and then say something to the effect that if you can't make the changes in your life, you don't want to loose weight bad enough(which really says you have no will power which also means you are a weak, sub-standard individual). What a bunch of bs! People would really be better off NOT to read materials like that.

THANK YOU!!! copied & pasted it to my team members!

31. Thinking of exercise as a must do or chore.

This one struck me, big time. It seems like I can't help but view exercise as a chore..

I really struggle in finding pleasure in it, but I'm trying to find my way.

Number 3, I obsess, but its working for me! My b/f is sick of hearing about calories though!

I really like that list - I used to do lots of them but I've totally changed since the beginning of this week and I feel great! You don't need to obsesss... ofcourse - round calories.. you know, it's the people who freak out about what the calories of everything to the very last one is...
Try thinking of exercise as doing your body a huge favor! Make it enjoyable - do different activities (biking around trails, listen to music that has a good beat, or play a sport) whatever floats your boat! Exercising can be great if you make it!

A few of those I'm guilty as charged but I did good for the most part.

But this: Not taking vitamins and proper supplements.

Should I be taking vitamins and supplements? I'm only 14

I'd say its even more important for you to be taking vitamins because you're still growing, and need the right nutrients! I mean, you don't need to take a pill cocktail each morning, just a multivitamin should do fine. Even though I'm almost 22, I still love the chewable Flintstones vitamins, so that's what I'd suggest Toss in some extra Vitamin C when you feel a cold coming on, and maybe D during the winter when you can't get as much sunlight.

Thanks Beagle, I'll talk to my mom about it.

Oh my god, I do sooo many of them!!!

I have woke up today with a good, positive attitude though

I WILL lose weight

I WILL stick to my diet

I WILL feel better for it

and I WILL have a good time doing it