A lot of people are in for a race to fitness. There are many reasons for this fitness race: achieving a sexy body, ending whatever embarrassment they get because of their body, or simply staying fit and healthy. Because of this, many health and fitness programs are developed and are now advertised all over the spas and fitness centers, in gyms, and on the Internet. Some of them are too expensive that trying to afford one may result in weight loss faster than the recommended methods included in the fitness program.
There really is not need to spend so much money going to the gym or spa regularly just to achieve that much-coveted body form. Bookstores are full of health and fitness books that suggest weight loss programs that are free and practical. Some of these weight loss programs are getting too much hype and are becoming very popular. There are too many of these programs out there and they receive varied testimonials and reviews that it is extremely confusing to tell which of them are true. To help you choose the weight loss program that will work best for you, here are summaries of some of the widely-known diet plans.
New Diet Revolution created by Dr. Atkins. The program is based on a diet that trims down carbohydrates and promotes high protein. It encourages dieters to take in as much meat and vegetables they want, but avoid pasta and bread. Fat is not prohibited, so the dieter can use as much salad dressing they need and liberally spread on their butter. Fruits and grains are allowed, but in limited amount. The dieter may be found lacking on the needed fibers and calcium after the diet while having more fat than necessary.
Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet plan advocates low carbohyrate eating. Approves on eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products. however, warns against taking in too much carb. "Reward" meal can be too high on fats and saturated fats.
Choose to Lose by Dr. Goor. This weight loss program restrains dieters from eating foods containing fat, providing them with a fat budget in which he or she is given the choice on how and what to spend that budget on. As compared to the previous diet plans, this one doesn't require you to avoid foods rich in carbohydrates like bread and pasta, meats and poultry, dairy products, and seafood. According to many, this program is fairly healthy as it allows dieters to have a good amount of fruits and vegetables in their diets.
The DASH Diet. This weight loss plan is primarily designed for dieters with low blood pressure, advocating moderate amounts of fat and protein in the diet as well as high carbohydrate intake. All though it encourages people to eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and whole wheat grains, some think it promotes too much eating.
Eat More, Weigh Less by Dr. Ornish. Primarily vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Gives the go signal on the "glow" foods but warns to watch it on non-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet is poor in calcium and retricts consumption of healthy foods like seafoods and lean poultry.
Eat Right for Your Type. Interesting because it is based on the person's blood type. recommends plenty of mest for people with the blood type O. Diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories. And for the record, there is even no proof that blood type affects dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle. Focused on trimming the calorie density in eating by suggesting watery foods that make one feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy is okay. Although limits protein sources to lean meat, pseafood and poultry. Although it is healthy by providing low amounts of saturated fats and rich amounts of vegetables and fruits, it is also low on calcium and limits lean protein sources.
Volumetrics. This is designed as a low calorie diet. It recommends the same kind of foods as Pritkin but it strictly limits fatty or dry foods such as crackers, pretzels, and even popcorn. According to the reviews, this diet plan is reasonably healthy for dieters.
The Zone. Moderately low on the carbs yet moderately high on the proteins. Encourages low-fat protein foods like fish and chicken plus veggies, fruits and grains. It is also healthy but lacking in grains and calcium.
Weight Watchers. Moderate on fats and proteins but high in carbohydrates is what the diet aims at. The diet plan is very healthy aside from being flexible, too. The dieter is allowed to make a plan of his own meal instead of giving him ready made set. - 15683
There really is not need to spend so much money going to the gym or spa regularly just to achieve that much-coveted body form. Bookstores are full of health and fitness books that suggest weight loss programs that are free and practical. Some of these weight loss programs are getting too much hype and are becoming very popular. There are too many of these programs out there and they receive varied testimonials and reviews that it is extremely confusing to tell which of them are true. To help you choose the weight loss program that will work best for you, here are summaries of some of the widely-known diet plans.
New Diet Revolution created by Dr. Atkins. The program is based on a diet that trims down carbohydrates and promotes high protein. It encourages dieters to take in as much meat and vegetables they want, but avoid pasta and bread. Fat is not prohibited, so the dieter can use as much salad dressing they need and liberally spread on their butter. Fruits and grains are allowed, but in limited amount. The dieter may be found lacking on the needed fibers and calcium after the diet while having more fat than necessary.
Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet plan advocates low carbohyrate eating. Approves on eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products. however, warns against taking in too much carb. "Reward" meal can be too high on fats and saturated fats.
Choose to Lose by Dr. Goor. This weight loss program restrains dieters from eating foods containing fat, providing them with a fat budget in which he or she is given the choice on how and what to spend that budget on. As compared to the previous diet plans, this one doesn't require you to avoid foods rich in carbohydrates like bread and pasta, meats and poultry, dairy products, and seafood. According to many, this program is fairly healthy as it allows dieters to have a good amount of fruits and vegetables in their diets.
The DASH Diet. This weight loss plan is primarily designed for dieters with low blood pressure, advocating moderate amounts of fat and protein in the diet as well as high carbohydrate intake. All though it encourages people to eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and whole wheat grains, some think it promotes too much eating.
Eat More, Weigh Less by Dr. Ornish. Primarily vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Gives the go signal on the "glow" foods but warns to watch it on non-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet is poor in calcium and retricts consumption of healthy foods like seafoods and lean poultry.
Eat Right for Your Type. Interesting because it is based on the person's blood type. recommends plenty of mest for people with the blood type O. Diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories. And for the record, there is even no proof that blood type affects dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle. Focused on trimming the calorie density in eating by suggesting watery foods that make one feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy is okay. Although limits protein sources to lean meat, pseafood and poultry. Although it is healthy by providing low amounts of saturated fats and rich amounts of vegetables and fruits, it is also low on calcium and limits lean protein sources.
Volumetrics. This is designed as a low calorie diet. It recommends the same kind of foods as Pritkin but it strictly limits fatty or dry foods such as crackers, pretzels, and even popcorn. According to the reviews, this diet plan is reasonably healthy for dieters.
The Zone. Moderately low on the carbs yet moderately high on the proteins. Encourages low-fat protein foods like fish and chicken plus veggies, fruits and grains. It is also healthy but lacking in grains and calcium.
Weight Watchers. Moderate on fats and proteins but high in carbohydrates is what the diet aims at. The diet plan is very healthy aside from being flexible, too. The dieter is allowed to make a plan of his own meal instead of giving him ready made set. - 15683
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