by Owen Jones
The race to health and fitness is on and plenty of people are getting in on it. Some people do it in order to achieve a sexy body, some people do it because they are ashamed of their body, while others do it simply to remain fit and healthy. Because of this, there are thousands of fitness programs on the Internet, in gyms, spas and fitness centres all over the world. Some are very - so expensive that you will lose weight quickly, just because you have to work hard to earn the money to pay for these fitness programs.
You might not need to go to the gym or the spa or any fitness centre and spend much just to slim down and obtain that desired sexy body. There are many books available in the bookstores] offering weight loss programs which are easy and free. However, the books are not cheap though. These diet plans are gaining increased popularity because of their publicity, testimonials and reviews and you might be confused as to exactly which one to buy. So before you choose which weight loss plan to follow, try reading the following precis of the most popular diet programs around today.
Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins: This diet plan promotes a high protein diet with a restricted carbohydrate consumption. You can eat loads of vegetables and meat, but must not eat bread, rice or pasta. You are not restricted on your fat consumption so it is OK to pour on the (right) salad dressing and freely spread on the butter. However, during the diet, some people may find themselves lacking fibre and high on fat and cholesterol. Grains and fruits are also severely restricted.
The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet plan also advocates low carbohydrate food. It approves eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products. however, warns against consuming too many carbohydrates. "Reward" meals can be very high in fats and saturated fats.
Choose to Lose: by Dr. Goor. Restricts fat intake. You are given a "fat" budget and you are given free reign on how to spend it. It does not pressure the individual to regulate his carbohydrate consumption. Eating meat and poultry as well as low-fat dairy and seafood is fine. You may also eat vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta. This weight loss plan is quite healthy, because it recommends healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables and saturated fats. Watch your triglyceride levels though. If they are high, trim down on the carbohydrates and eat more unsaturated fats.
The DASH Diet. Recommends eating a fairly moderate amount of fat and protein yet lots of carbohydrates. It was primarily created to lower blood pressure. The diet plan follows the pyramid food guide and encourages a high intake of whole wheat grains as well as fruit and vegetables and low-fat dairy. However, some dieters consider it advises too much consumption to create a significant weight loss.
Eat More, Weigh Less: by Dr. Ornish. Primarily a vegetarian food and low-fat program. Warns to look out for low-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet plan is low in calcium and restricts the consumption of healthy foods like seafood and lean poultry.
Eat Right for Your Type: This diet is really unusual because it bases its recommendations on your blood type. For example, it recommends lots of meat for people with the blood type O. However, diet programs for some blood types are nutritionally unbalanced and very low in calories. Furthermore, just for the record, there is no proof that blood type can affect dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle: It is focused on trimming the number of calories by eating watery foods that make you feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy is OK, although it limits protein sources to lean meat, seafood and poultry. It is healthy because it provides low amounts of saturated fats and large amounts of vegetables and fruits. However, it is low on calcium and restricts lean protein sources.
Volumetrics: It recommends eating fewer calories. It advises roughly the same foods as Pritkin but limits fatty food and dry foods like popcorn, pretzels and crackers. This program is fairly healthy given the high volume of fruit and vegetables. It is also low in calories and saturated fats.
The Zone: It is moderately low on carbohydrates but moderately high on proteins. It encourages low-fat protein foods like fish and chicken plus vegetables, fruits and grains. It is also a healthy diet but short on grains and calcium.
Weight Watchers: High carbohydrates, yet moderate on fats and proteins. A very healthy diet plan and very flexible too. It allows the dieter to plan his own meals rather than offering recipes, although there are WW TV dinners in the shops.
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