The race to fitness is on and a lot of people are getting in on the act. Some people do it in order to achieve a sexy body, some people just do it because they are embarrassed about their body, while others do it simply to remain fit and healthy. As such, there are many fitness programs available on the Internet, in gyms, spas and fitness centres all over the world. Some are very – so expensive that you will lose weight just by trying to earn the money needed to pursue these fitness programs.
You might not need to go to the gymnasium, the spa or any fitness centre and spend a fortune just to slim down and get that desired sexy body. There are so many books in the bookshops offering weight loss programs that seem easy and free. However, the books are not cheap though. These weight loss programs are gaining increased popularity due to their publicity, testimonials and reviews and you may be confused as to exactly which one to buy. So before you choose which weight loss plan to follow, try checking out the following summaries of the most popular diet programs out today.
The Atkins’ New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins: This weight loss program promotes a high protein diet and less carbohydrates. You can feast on vegetables and meat but must not eat bread and pasta. You are not restricted on your fat intake so it is all right 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 strictly limited.
The Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet plan also recommends low carbohydrate food. It approves eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products. however, warns against taking in 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 use 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 OK. You may also eat vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta. This weight loss plan is fairly healthy, because it recommends healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as 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 moderate amounts of fat and protein but lots of carbohydrates. Primarily designed to lower blood pressure, so 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. Some dieters think it advocates too much eating to produce significant weight loss.
Eat More, Weigh Less: by Dr. Ornish. Primarily vegetarian food and strictly low-fat. Warns to watch out for non-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 quite interesting because it centres its advice on your blood group. For example, it advises lots of meat for people with the blood type O. However, diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally unbalanced and too low in calories. However, just for the record, there is no proof that blood type can affect dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle: It is focused on trimming the amount of calories by eating watery foods that make you feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy is fine, although it restricts 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 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 moderately low on carbohydrates yet moderately high on proteins. It advises low-fat protein foods such as fish and chicken plus vegetables, fruits and grains. It is also a healthy plan but short on grains and calcium.
Weight Watchers: They recommend high carbohydrate meals, yet are 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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