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The top signs you're overdoing your diet


Are you losing weight or losing your mind?

The top signs you're overdoing your diet

Sign #1: You're so "good" it hurts. Then you lose control and go on an eating binge.

Sign #2: You're blowing off important dates to get to the gym

A better plan: everything in moderation.

Is losing weight at the top of your New Year's Resolutions list? In the flurry of regret and determination that follows holiday excess, promises to stick to a diet or fitness plan are perennial. And there's nothing wrong with that: after all, resolving to take better care of yourself is a positive choice.

However, if exercise and caloric restriction are affecting your relationships or ability to enjoy life, you may have a problem.

Read on for six signs that you need to back away from the treadmill and maybe just enjoy a nice pasta dinner for a change. If you exhibit multiple signs, you should see your family doctor immediately for help getting your diet back on track for the good of your health.