5 phrases that you should never say to a person on a diet
Sport And Fitness / / December 19, 2019
When someone close to you lose weight, you need to be extremely careful in the choice of words. After all, his nerves on edge right now. You want to make a compliment, and people will take offense and go to jam the negative - you will be the cause of his failure, and at the same time the number one enemy. About that, what phrases should be avoided, says nutritionist Smeters Paige (Paige Smathers).
If you are not faced with such a problem as excess weight, diets and endless irritation from malnutrition, you do not understand slimming. It may not be obvious friends, but compliments about the lost kilos, tips on how to lose weight, and generally talk about the exterior and can harm the process of losing weight, and your friendship.
I have worked with hundreds of people who have managed to lose weight, and I was surprised that they did not like it when others notice a change in their weight and talking about it. They do not want to be praised, and does not welcome the conversations that revolve around the size of their clothing.
Paige Smeters
Of course, there are exceptions: some like to receive comments on their progress in losing weight. But, most likely, they boast of their success first.
Here are five phrases that are not worth talking to someone who is losing weight.
- How are you going to lose more kilos? You might think that losing weight is your friend must be happy with what has already achieved. But everyone has their own ideals. A recent kilograms, was separated from his goal, always reset the hardest. Especially refrain from comments like: "You already look just fine!" It's not polite.
- Maybe you should not eat it? Foods high in fat or SaharaCertainly not the best choice. But those who lose weight, sometimes allow themselves to something forbidden, to sustain a diet. It is clear that you wish them only the best. But your remark will only increase anxiety and cause a feeling of guilt for what was to be the reward. It is not necessary to criticize someone else's choice of products.
- You look much better than before! Resist is difficult, but to say this is not worth it. Do not compare the look before and after. also has the eyes of a man and a mirror, and he was aware of the difference. If he wants to hear your opinion - ask.
- After the diet the weight comes back back. Usually for these following tips to lead a healthy lifestyle, exercise, or go to a psychologist. Keep the weight really is not easy. But let a man to choose the strategy. Do not you believe in her closer? Even a joke so do not try!
- Wow, cool look! At first glance, a harmless compliment can easily be interpreted in a negative way. It is unlikely that you will want to wriggle out of answering the question whether a person looked bad before. You might be surprised by this, but not every dieter puts his appearance above personal qualities. Generally you should not focus on the body, because it is in the worst case can lead to eating disorders.
Of course, all this does not mean that you have to tiptoe around a loved one, who is sitting on a diet. But to become a little more carefully and tactfully not exactly hurt.
It is better not to pay attention to the interlocutor weight and focus on his personal qualities. After all, you do not know the reasons for which it has set itself a difficult task, as weight loss. Also compliments about a better appearance is now always imply criticism of what it was before.
And another important point. Even if someone in a rush to hear about his achievements in weight loss, do not encourage it. Preoccupation with their own appearance may provoke the development of eating disorders, and the simple desire to lose weight easily grows into obsession.
If one of your loved ones thinBetter to praise him for what he has become more confident and looks happy. Pay more attention to the personal qualities, such as his will power and determination, and drive less talk about food, weight and appearance.