Are you adopting a diet or a lifestyle?

This Week's Tip Are you adopting a diet or a lifestyle? You've heard it so many times that you probably say it in your sleep. ""Diets don't work; if you want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to make a lifestyle change."" But what does a lifestyle change look or feel like, and how do you know when you've made one? The way some people talk about it, you'd think there's some sort of mystical wisdom you get when you "make the change" that tells you when and what to eat, and how to stop worrying about the number on the scale. Does this mean you'll finally stop craving chocolate and start liking tofu? The basic difference between a diet mentality and a lifestyle mentality is simply a matter of perspective. Having the right perspective may not make tofu taste better than chocolate, but it can make all the difference in the world when it comes to achieving your goals, avoiding unnecessary suffering along the way, and hanging onto your achievements over the long haul. How to Stop Dieting and Start Living » More Tips for Heart Health » Heart Friendly Recipe Skinny Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes » Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 6  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 139.8 Total Fat: 4.2 g Cholesterol: 12.3 mg Sodium: 113.2 mg Total Carbs: 20.9 g   Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g Protein: 5.5 g View full nutritional breakdown of Skinny Scalloped Sweet Potatoes by ingredient Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails