Thinking about starting a new diet today? You many want to wait until Sunday or Monday. According to a UK study, people who start diets at the beginning of the week are more likely to stick to it.
What’s the worst day of the week to start dieting? Tuesday. Most dieters who started on a Tuesday lose their motivation before the week is over and end up heavier.
I don’t think it really matters what day of the week you start a diet. I think putting it off may til next week may be even more detrimental. When you get to next week, you’ll probably find an excuse as to why you should wait another week to start. So instead, give yourself a clean slate and start today. Start small and set yourself up for success; make a concrete plan with measurable goals. Accept the fact that you will encounter setbacks and you will have discouraging moments. But you can do this, no matter what day of the week it is.
Sources:
“Don’t start your diet on a Tuesday! Women who start then most likely to fail” Daily Mail Reporter. 18 Oct, 2011.
