It’s a good old fashioned resolution: review your diet. At the beginning of 2025, many French people promise to eat better, if not less to lose weight, 22% of them mention a more balanced diet. your goals for the year9% want to go on a diet, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos for the French Federation of Physical Education and Voluntary Gymnastics (FFEPGV).
But how to maintain this good resolution over time? Two nutritionists give you their advice if you also want to eat better in the coming months.
1. Not wanting to compensate after the holidays
Nutritionist Arnaud Cocaul claims to see Many people who want to go on a diet. after the end of the year holidays, often accompanied by heavy meals. “Going from one extreme to the other” is “bad for your health,” warns the doctor. “I tell you there will be other parties!”
“There is no need to compensate, it’s just a few meals a year, it doesn’t change anything,” adds nutritionist Pauline Pied.
The two experts strongly advise against restrictions. “It’s the worst: when it lasts too long, it carries the risk of eating disorders.” like anorexia or bulimiaPauline Pied alert.
2. Set realistic goals
To set effective resolutions, he recommends “breaking them into small goals.” “People want quick results, losing 10 kilos in six months for example,” observes the nutritionist. “The reality is that losing weight takes a long time, so you can get discouraged,” he continues.
3. Reduce prepared meals
For this reason, the specialist advises starting by cooking at home, instead of making prepared or take-out meals. “If you have time, cook ahead and eat the same thing two days in a row,” suggests Pauline Pied. She also recommends increase the proportions of vegetables and fruit on your plate, rather than eliminating other food categories entirely.
4. Review the “basics”
For his part, Arnaud Cocaul believes that too often “people focus on details that are not correct” and recommends reviewing the “fundamentals”: am I eating too fast? In too large quantities? Or is it not enough? Do I chew my food well? “You have to savor, take advantage of the moment” and “find the pleasure of the five senses” when eating, he judges.
This article was originally published in January 2024.
Source: BFM TV
