It is very tempting to try that fad diet that you have found
in the latest magazine that promises the world with fantastic
fat losses without doing a thing. Just takea couple of fat burning
pills follow the diet and then bang! A brand new you in a couple
of weeks.
The sad fact is they do not
work, they just provide more suffering in your efforts
to lose weight, the only thing you lose is your hard earned
money.
Firstly we will look at the latest fad diets on the scene
at the moment, their pros and cons and then you will be
shown how to save your time, money and unnecessary suffering
by pointing you in the right direction for permanent weight
loss.
The latest studies show that 90 per cent of fad dieters
regained everything they had lost and even gained more
within eighteen months.
The Atkins Diet
The body burns carbohydrates and then fat for energy.
This diet recommends limiting the intake of starchy, high
carb foods so that the fat is burned first. So by eating
meat, cheese and eggs and keeping bread and potatoes to
a minimum, fat is lost.
Pros: Steak with cheese topping, Chocolate
mocha ice cream and pork scratchings.
Cons: Studies show high protein diets
lead to increased risk of heart disease, colon cancer,
bad breath (halitosis) and constipation. Consuming more
carbohydrate that can be used by the body will store this
excess in fat cells.
The Zone Diet
This diet claims to decrease hunger and boost energy
by keeping your bodies eating habits in the zone or at
its peak. This is done by keeping all your meals and snacks
in the ratio of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, 30% fats.
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Pros: Being a low calorie diet, you can't
help but lose weight.
Cons: Very difficult to adhere to the strict
regime the diet requires. Will experience metabolism slow down
because of low calories and will lead to starvation response
which will eat away at the muscle tissue while retaining the
fat.
The Blood Group Diet
By having a blood test and determining your blood group, this
then tells you how you can absorb nutrients, thus you can plan
your diet accordingly. Different blood groups can eat different
food groups.
Pros: Another calorie restricting diet so
weight will be lost.
Cons: There appears to be little clinical and scientific evidence
behind this diet and by the elimination of whole food groups
important nutritional deficiencies are likely with long term
health problems encountered.
The Ashram Diet
This diet is basically a very low calorie diet (near starvation)
which is coupled with a very high intensity exercise regime.
A sample of this diet would include: One boiled egg for breakfast,
a green salad for lunch and a baked potato with salsa for dinner.
Pros: A very quick weight loss, 10 - 15 lbs
in a week (Mostly muscle tissue and water).
Cons: Fast weight loss leads to many unpleasant side effects
such as bad breath, bone loss, constipation, deprivation of
nutrients (vitamins and minerals), muscle loss, metabolism slow
down, headaches and poor sleep. Who would want all these problems
for the sake of quick weight loss where the weight will eventually
be put back on and more in a couple of months?
The Hay Diet
The main rule to follow for this diet is to not eat protein
and carbohydrates together. Combination of these two foods together
appears to prevent protein from being digested in the gut and
can lead to an accumulation of toxins. Vegetables and fruit
form the bulk of the diet with very small portions of protein
and carbs.
Pros: Plenty of fruit and veggies in the diet
means plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Cons: There doesn't appear to be too much
scientific evidence about food combinations and by limiting
yourself to certain food groups you will miss out on important
nutrients.
All these diets work because of a drastic cut in calories,
when this happens our metabolic rate can be brought down in
a matter of 36 hours by as much as 50% which means your body
is now burning only half of your calories. To compound matters
further, hunger kicks in after a period of inadequate eating
setting you up for over eating and binging.
Everyone is an individual so you have to be careful of diets
that require you to set out what types of foods and quantities
you have to eat at every meal. Just because a movie star lost
weight on a fad diet doesn't mean that you will. Before starting
a weight loss program
take into account your age, fitness levels, activity levels
and medical history.
A real weight loss program includes all the food groups, strength
training, low level aerobics, a slight decrease in your daily
calorie levels and a program that can be followed for life.
Gary is the author of several ebooks, including "Maximum
Weight Loss in Ten Weeks" - the complete ebook and time-saving
solution for burning away unwanted fat, and "Maximum Weight
Gain in Ten Weeks" - easy-to-use and follow techniques
that serve as a guide to muscle growth without having to "live
in the gym".
Visit Gary’s website at http://www.maximumfitness.com/
