Free Weight Loss Programs
The race to health and fitness is on and a lot of people are getting in on the act. Some people do it in order to have a beautiful body, some people do it because they are ashamed of their body, while others do it just to remain fit and healthy. As such, 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 pursue these fitness programs.
One may not have to go to the gym or the spa or any fitness center and spend a fortune just to slim down and obtain that longed for beautiful body. There are many books available in the bookstores] offering weight loss programs which seem easy and free. However, the books are not though. These weight loss programs, or diet plans are gaining immense popularity due to their publicity, testimonials and reviews and you might be confused as to exactly which one to follow. So before choosing which weight loss plan to follow, try reading the following precis of the most popular diet programs around today.
The Atkins’ New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins: This weight loss program promotes a high protein diet with less carbohydrates. You can eat loads of vegetables and meat, but must not eat bread, rice or pasta. You are not restricted with your fat intake 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 limited.
The Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet programme also advocates following a low carbohydrate diet. It recommends eating mostly meats, vegetables and fruit, dairy and grain products. however, warns against taking in too many carbohydrates. So-called “Reward Meals” can be quite high in fats and saturated fats.
Choose to Lose: by Dr. Goor. It advises restricting your fat consumption. You are allowed a “fat” budget, but you are given free reign on how to spend it. It does not pressure people to regulate their carbohydrate intake. Eating meat and poultry as well as low-fat dairy and seafood is no problem. You may also eat vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta. This weight loss plan is quite healthy, because it recommends correct 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 moderate amount of fat and protein yet a great deal of carbohydrates. It was primarily designed to lower blood pressure. The diet plan follows the pyramid food guide and encourages a high intake of whole wheat grains and fruit and vegetables and low-fat dairy. Some dieters think it advises too much eating to create significant weight loss.
Eat More, Weigh Less: by Dr. Ornish. Mostly a vegetarian food and low-fat diet. Warns to look out for low-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet plan is low in calcium and limits the consumption of healthy foods like seafood and lean poultry.
Eat Right for Your Type: It is unusual because it is based on your blood type. For example, it advises plenty of meat for people with the blood type O. Diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories. Furthermore, for the record, there is no proof that blood type affects dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle: It focuses on cutting back on the number of calories by eating ‘watery’ foods that make you feel full. It recommends eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy, which it says is fine, although it also restricts protein sources to lean meat, seafood and poultry. It is healthy because it provides low amounts of saturated fats and high amounts of vegetables and fruits. However, it is low on calcium and restricts lean protein sources.
Volumetrics: It provides for eating fewer calories. It advises roughly the same foods as Pritkin but restricts fatty food and dry foods like popcorn, pretzels and crackers. This diet is fairly healthy given the high volume of fruit and vegetables. It is also low in calories and saturated fats.
The Zone: It is fairly low on carbohydrates yet moderately high on proteins. It recommends low-fat protein foods such as fish and chicken plus vegetables, fruits and grains. It is also a healthy diet but short on grains and calcium.
Weight Watchers: They recommend high carbohydrate meals, but are moderate on fats and proteins. A fairly healthy diet plan and very flexible too. It allows the dieter to devise his own meals rather than offering recipes, although there are Weight Watchers’ TV dinners in the shops.
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