Listen to your body
The bodysense diet teaches you to listen to your body and lose weight at your own pace. The ideal body weight is the weight that really suits you. In addition, this diet takes into account a woman’s monthly hormonal fluctuations.
How does it work?
The Bodysense Diet consists of three phases associated with the menstrual cycle. This way you can eat fewer calories in the first phase, while also taking into account times when you have more appetite. To bring body and mind on the same wavelength, keep a so-called body diary. In it you write all kinds of things about your diet, your feelings and your thoughts with the aim of eventually being able to make connections between them.
What should you do?
This diet focuses on high amounts of foods that are low in calories. You can eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. There are also many national products on the menu and you only eat small portions of fat. The idea is that you eat slowly and consciously, so that you feel better when you are full. Losing weight is not fast, but in a natural way that makes you feel good.
For who is it?
The Bodysense Diet is suitable for women who want to learn to listen to their own body. In addition, it is important that you can pay close attention to calories and avoid sugar. This diet also works well for women who suffer from binge eating.
What do experts think?
The Nutrition Center has not yet commented on the bodysense diet. Scientific evidence for the effect of the diet is lacking. But the diet contains a balanced diet, so there’s no harm in trying it out.
Advantages
With this diet you set yourself an achievable goal: your natural weight. In addition, you learn to eat a balanced diet, which prevents binge eating. You lose weight slowly, but responsibly. The bodysense diet is therefore a stepping stone for new healthy eating habits.
Cons
A disadvantage is that you have to keep track of the calories in a very disciplined way. Learning to listen to your body is also easier said than done.
Disclaimer
The effectiveness of a diet depends on many factors. Losing a lot of weight quickly is never a good idea, so avoid the so-called crash diets. People who are seriously overweight (BMI > 30) are better off consulting a dietician for a tailor-made diet than following a diet on their own. Also keep in mind that most diets are designed for ‘life’. Whoever falls back into his or her old diet, will quickly regain the lost kilos.
