The race to fitness is on and a lot of people are getting into the band wagon. Some people do it to achieve a sexy body, some people just do it because they are embarrassed with the body they have now, while others do it simply to remain fit and heatlthy. As such, many fitness programs are out in the internet, in gyms, spas and fitness centers all over. Some are too expensive to afford that one may even lose weight just by trying to work out the money needed to pursue these fitness programs.
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.
Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins. This is a popular weight loss program that encourages a high protein diet along with techniques on how to cut down on the carbohydrate intake. It encourages people to eat more vegetables and meat while avoiding foods like bread and pasta that are rich in carbs. Another feature of this diet program is that it encourages people not to fear the intake of fat. But despite all these, this program has its downsides such as lacking too much intake of fat, lack of food rich in fiber and calcium, and limited intake of fruits and grains.
Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. This weight loss/diet program also encourages dieters to avoid foods rich in carbohydrates while eating a lot of meat, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products. Disadvantages of this program though includes limiting people with their carb and fiber intake with "reward" meals containing too much 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 diet requires moderate intake of protein and fat but high on carbohydrates. It is designed primarily for lowering blood pressure. The plan follows the food pyramid as a guide. It also encourages eating whole wheat foods, vegetables, fruits and low fat dairy. Some people argue that it allows dieters to eat too much, which may not produce enough weight loss result.
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. The diet plan is interesting as it is based on a person's blood type. People with type O blood can eat plenty of meat for. Some blood types have nutritionally imbalanced diet plans and are too low in calories. This is a little controversial because of lack of substantial proof on the effects of blood type to a person's dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle. This program is focused on trimming the body's calorie density through eating foods that makes the person full easily. Some approved foods include vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, soup, salads, and low-fat dairy products. Downsides to this program include limited protein and low calcium intake.
Volumetrics. For low-density calorie eating. Recommends the same foodstuff as Pritkin but restricts fatty or dry foods like popcorn, pretzels and crackers. This plan is reasonably healthy given the high amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as being low in calorie density and saturated fats.
The Zone. Moderately low carbs and moderately high proteins make up the diet plan. Foods that have low-fat protein such as chicken and fish together with grains, vegetables and fruits are encouraged. This can be considered a healthy diet program, although calcium and grains are limited.
Weight Watchers. This weight loss plan promotes high intake of carbohydrates while being moderate on protein and fat-rich foods. This is a very healthy and very flexible diet for most people since it allows the dieter to plan his or her own meals.
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.
Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins. This is a popular weight loss program that encourages a high protein diet along with techniques on how to cut down on the carbohydrate intake. It encourages people to eat more vegetables and meat while avoiding foods like bread and pasta that are rich in carbs. Another feature of this diet program is that it encourages people not to fear the intake of fat. But despite all these, this program has its downsides such as lacking too much intake of fat, lack of food rich in fiber and calcium, and limited intake of fruits and grains.
Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. This weight loss/diet program also encourages dieters to avoid foods rich in carbohydrates while eating a lot of meat, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products. Disadvantages of this program though includes limiting people with their carb and fiber intake with "reward" meals containing too much 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 diet requires moderate intake of protein and fat but high on carbohydrates. It is designed primarily for lowering blood pressure. The plan follows the food pyramid as a guide. It also encourages eating whole wheat foods, vegetables, fruits and low fat dairy. Some people argue that it allows dieters to eat too much, which may not produce enough weight loss result.
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. The diet plan is interesting as it is based on a person's blood type. People with type O blood can eat plenty of meat for. Some blood types have nutritionally imbalanced diet plans and are too low in calories. This is a little controversial because of lack of substantial proof on the effects of blood type to a person's dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle. This program is focused on trimming the body's calorie density through eating foods that makes the person full easily. Some approved foods include vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, soup, salads, and low-fat dairy products. Downsides to this program include limited protein and low calcium intake.
Volumetrics. For low-density calorie eating. Recommends the same foodstuff as Pritkin but restricts fatty or dry foods like popcorn, pretzels and crackers. This plan is reasonably healthy given the high amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as being low in calorie density and saturated fats.
The Zone. Moderately low carbs and moderately high proteins make up the diet plan. Foods that have low-fat protein such as chicken and fish together with grains, vegetables and fruits are encouraged. This can be considered a healthy diet program, although calcium and grains are limited.
Weight Watchers. This weight loss plan promotes high intake of carbohydrates while being moderate on protein and fat-rich foods. This is a very healthy and very flexible diet for most people since it allows the dieter to plan his or her own meals.
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