Free Weight Loss Programs
Posted by Owen Jones in Uncategorized, tags: advice, cardio, diet, exercise, family, fitness, health, men's issues, nutrition, other, outdoors, recipes, supplements, Uncategorized, women's issuesThe 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 just 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 are convenient and cheap. However, the books are not cheap though. These diet plans 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 precis of the most popular diet programs out today.
The Atkins’ New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins: This diet plan encourages 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 short on fibre and high on fat and cholesterol. Grains and fruits are also strictly limited.
The Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet programme also recommends a low carbohydrate diet. It recommends eating meat, vegetables and fruit, dairy and grain products. however, advises against consuming too many carbohydrates. So-called “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 spend 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 and fruit and vegetables and low-fat dairy. Some dieters think it advises too much eating to produce significant weight loss.
Eat More, Weigh Less: by Dr. Ornish. Mostly a vegetarian food and low-fat diet. Advises to watch out for low-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet program is poor in calcium and limits the consumption of healthy foods like seafood and lean poultry.
Eat Right for Your Type: This plan is really interesting because it bases its recommendations on your blood group. For example, it advises plenty of meat for people with the blood type O. However, diet programs for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories. Furthermore, just for the record, there is no proof that blood type can affect dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle: It focuses on cutting back on the amount of calories by eating ‘wet’ foods that make you feel full. It recommends eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy, which it says is OK, 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 recommends roughly the same foodstuffs as Pritkin but restricts fatty food and dry foods like popcorn, pretzels and crackers. This plan is fairly healthy given the high amounts of fruit and vegetables. It is also low in calories and saturated fats.
The Zone: It is fairly low on carbohydrates but fairly 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, yet are moderate on fats and proteins. A fairly 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 supermarkets.