Beach figure ahoy?

Why diets can (not) make us happy

Depending on the person and the circumstances, fasting can bring good or bad feelings.(Bild: stock.adobe.com – Bondar Viktor)

Spring is finally back, but the beach figure for summer is not yet in sight - but a strict diet will sort that out and then life will be good again? Think again, because extreme fasting doesn't always lead to a great feeling of happiness. What you need to watch out for.

Apart from the fact that diets and fasting are not good for everyone: Their effects on each individual's sense of happiness are also complex and can vary depending on the person - from motivating to frustrating. We explain how it all works together.