"I was taught that restriction eventually leads to weight loss. I was 12 years old and I was horribly wrong. Our culture blames the individual for the 'inability' to portion control and restrict. But the research is very clear: restricting food leads to increased food obsessions, feeling out of control around food, and can lead to overeating and bingeing. . . . Dieting doesn't lead to weight loss, it actually predicts gaining weight."