IN SEARCH OF THE BEST DIET PLAN TODAY
A Short Study On The Popular Diet Programs Available In The Market
Who doesn’t want to lose weight, right? With all the hoopla about physical
fitness these days, and its growing association with aesthetical
considerations, more and more people are hopping aboard the weight loss
bandwagon. But what should not be lost in this reinvigorated frenzy is the
fact that, above everything else, maintaining an ideal weight is the
healthier choice. Beauty should be a secondary factor in deciding to shred
off some unwanted fats. A healthy lifestyle should be the primary motivation
when it comes to this aspect.
And with the rising popularity of weight loss awareness, a lot of
enterprising businesses have come up with their highly marketable diet
plans, hoping to catch a piece of the health conscious pie. With the sheer
number of diet plans sprouting left and right, a lot of people are in a
state of quandary as to what is the best diet program for their needs.
This article aims to help you have a general idea of the three most famous
diet plans that have invaded the scene in recent months. We will discuss the
pros and cons of each program, and hopefully, by the end of this piece,
you’d be able to know with reasonable certainty which among those that are
currently being offered is the perfect diet plan for you.
* Dr. Atkin’s Diet. Marketed as a “diet revolution,” Dr. Atkin’s diet plan
claims that carbohydrates promotes the buildup of insulin levels. Hence,
according to him, a low carbohydrates diet is the key to good health, and
consequently, effective weight loss. This diet plan actually has the best
results for a 6 month period, wherein there have been numerous reports of
actual and substantial weight loss. The disadvantages? The diet requires the
purchase of rather expensive carbohydrate alternatives. Also, there is no
conclusive study of the effects of this program for a 12 month period.
Additionally, the diet plan’s reliance on red meat can increase the
possibility of developing prostate cancer, and the lack of essential fibers
in the program can cause some unwanted complications like heart diseases,
constipation and other forms of cancer.
* Dr. Phil’s Ultimate Weight Loss Diet. Dr. Phil introduced a rather novel
claim: that food which would take more time to chew can lead to effective
weight loss. The reasoning is quite simple: tire out the mouth and you won’t
have the energy to eat more. Dr. Phil’s diet plan consists mostly of very
healthy food, though they may not necessarily be sumptuous. However, the
basis for this program is more of an opinion rather than a scientific fact.
In addition, the required purchase of costly protein shakes and the likes
may keep this innovative program away from those who can’t afford it.
* South Beach Diet. Many claim that this is a healthier and better version
of the Atkin’s Diet Revolution. It is based on the same hypotheses after
all, that good carbohydrates can curtail insulin buildup, and eating a
healthy type of fat can promote good health without increasing our
waistline. The diet consists of proven healthy food, and a definite
correlation between fats and heart disease was clearly established, adding
credence to the reliability of this program. The problem that most people
encounter with this diet plan is the adjustment during the initial stages.
The deprivation of carbohydrates may cause a problem for active people who
need the energy that can be derived from the said organic compounds. Also,
by restricting the daily calorie intake to 1,200, you will find yourself
very hungry most of the time.
These, again, are only the most popular diet programs today. There are
certainly others which you could try, but overall, the success of any diet
plan is up to the person involved. If he has the commitment and the
fortitude required by almost every diet program, there is no reason why he
should fail to lose weight and attain an optimal physical state.
You could always take up a new exercise program like
yoga or
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