When you
make the decision to lose weight, you inevitably then have to go and choose a
diet that not only will do the trick but also be a diet and exercise package
that will be acceptable and stimulating. If you start off with a poor diet and
exercise program, you'll most likely drop it and that just makes your weight
loss program a big waste of time. Here's some food for thought..
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Following a
weight loss program is the most simple and efficient solution to getting rid of
your extra pounds (or at least most of them). You can find these programs all
around you: books that guide you, on-line weight loss programs, TV shows, etc.
You can choose which one to follow depending on your personal eating habits and
on the money you are willing to spend for such a program.
Many of us
have a sedentary lifestyle, we go to work by car and then sit at a desk for
eight hours or more, and we are always tempted by tasty and cheap but unhealthy
food, rich in fats and carbohydrates. The result can be measured in the extra
pounds we "gain" and it can vary from just a few extra pounds to
obesity, depending on our metabolism & activities. As obesity became one of
the major problems of the civilized world, an entire industry has developed on
the basis of people's need to lose weight. There are all kinds of products
available on the market, such as different weight loss pills, fitness devices,
electrical stimulation devices, etc. The problem is the majority of these
products are not that efficient as their commercials are suggesting and some
may indeed be seriously harmful to your health. It is much better to find a
suitable weight loss program and follow it step by step.
The most
essential part of the weight loss program is the diet plan, but for a more
attractive commercial presentation the producers also come up with different
"secrets" books, tools, analyzers, motivation tips, weight loss
tricks, etc. There are also programs that include weight loss support; there
are support groups such as Overeaters Anonymous or Fat Acceptance.
Here are
some examples of weight loss programs:
Low Fat Diet
The low fat
weight loss program recommends a diet based on low fat or no fat foods.
Reducing fat intake and regular exercise results in long-lasting weight loss.
This program can be very effective if produced and supervised by an expert.
Many low fat programs found on the market reduce fat consumption too much and
it can become harmful for your health. A very high consumption of carbs is also
not good, which is often recommended by some programs. However, this diet is
one of the best ways to lose weight, but it is important they are described in
the correct manner.
High Protein
Diet
This weight
loss program is based on the consumption of high protein and low carb foods.
Although it leads to reasonably rapid weight loss, it is often NOT an effective
diet in the long run. It encourages the consumption of saturated fats and this
increases the risk of heart diseases. It can also cause damage to your kidneys,
as in the absence of enough carbs, for the rapid burning of fatty acids the
kidneys have to work overtime.
Fixed Menu
This type of
weight loss program indicates you apply a fixed menu diet. You get a list of
what you have to eat everyday. It is easy to follow because you don't need to
keep the calorie count. Its efficiency and healthiness can vary greatly.
Points
Program
This weight
loss program is created by Weight Watchers, a company offering different
dieting products and services for weight loss. The points system consists in
quantifying the caloric intake and the energy expenditure. Foods are assigned a
specific number of points and exercises are assigned a negative number of
points. Based on their current weight and weight loss goals, program participants
are allocated a certain number of points every week. Therefore, participants
are allowed to eat any type of food, but they must not exceed their total point
value that week. This is an easy to follow program, mainly because of the
psychological effect is has on the participant.
Food
Optimizing
This weight
loss program is created by Slimming World, a British company which runs weight
loss classes across the UK. During classes members are weighed and the loss or
gain is shared with the others; they also share experiences, tips, ask for
advice, etc.
The diet is
a calorie-restricted one. The foods known as "free foods", are
considered to have a low calorie content may be eaten in unrestricted amounts.
They recommend eating four small portions per day of foods that provide
supplies of minerals, vitamins or dietary fiber, even if these foods are higher
in calories. Days are classified in red days and green days. There are red days "free foods" and green days "free
foods", and all other foods are assigned a syn value
Although
most of us know the do's and don'ts in order to lose weight, it becomes much
easier if we are using a precise weight loss program, this way we get more
determined.
The most
important thing is not to expect short term extraordinary results. Even if
there are weight loss programs that guarantee this, you may cause serious
injury to your health and you will only enjoy short-time results normally. A
good diet should always include all of the Recommended Daily Allowances for
vitamins, minerals and proteins. Also, the weight loss program must offer you
solutions for maintenance after the weight loss phase is over; and this is much
more difficult than the weight loss itself. It is important to know that only
healthy the eating habits and exercise are the primary keys to long term weight
control.
Author Ray
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