The race to fitness is on, and everybody else seems to jump into it. Some aim for a lean physique, others are embarrassed with what they have been lugging around all these years, and some just want to remain healthy. But with so many fitness programs online, in gyms, and even some spas, the choices seem endless, not to mention rather costly.
Fortunately, you do not have to spend a fortune or go to a gym to lose weight. There are lots of free weight loss programs that one can research through books and online. The problem is there are so many options available that it becomes confusing which is the appropriate one. Here is an account of some of the more popular diet plans today:
1. Atkins' New Diet Revolution
This program supports a high-protein, low-carb diet. You can eat as much meat and vegetables as you want; it disallows bread and pasta, but allows for the intake of fat - be wary since too much will result in low fiber and calcium levels.
2. Carbohydrate Addict's Diet
Basically, this diet is attentive to very low carbohydrate intake but allows most meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products. Be extra careful not to overdo your carbohydrate intake with the "reward" meals that have a tendency to be high in fats.
3. Choose to Lose
This diet allows you to have a "fat budget" from which you can manage your intake of fat without regard to carbohydrates. It encourages a wide variety of foods such as meats, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, and grains, thus promoting a balanced diet.
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4. The DASH Diet
This diet plan was originally designed to lower blood pressure. It focuses on moderate fats and proteins but places an emphasis on high carbohydrate intake from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Some find it is too much eating to have effective weight loss.
5. Eat More, Weigh Less
This low-fat vegetarian diet promotes "glow" foods. Although this diet promotes good health in terms of eating, it can be low in calcium and allows for very few of the more nutritious options, such as seafood and lean meats.
6. Eat Right for Your Type
It recommends different foods for different blood types. Some of these plans are very low in calories and nutritionally unbalanced, with no scientific evidence that blood type dictates your dietary needs.
7. The Pritkin Principle
This diet restricts food based on its energy density—how many calories it contains in relation to its weight. You can have as much as you like of low-calorie-density foods that are filling, such as fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy products. Sources of protein are more restricted, which makes this diet somewhat healthy but raises concerns about adequate calcium intake.
8. Volumetric
This, like Pritkin's diet, puts the emphasis on low-density calorie foods but forbids fatty snacks. It emphasizes a high intake of fruits and vegetables, so it is considered healthy.
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9. The Zone
This diet allows small amounts of carbohydrates in the presence of moderate quantities of protein. Low-fat proteins, such as fish and chicken, are promoted with fruits and grains. In general, it is healthy, but grain intake may be too low.
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10. Weight Watchers
This is a flexible program that allows high intake of carbohydrates, with moderate fats and proteins. This system allows the dieter to plan out their meals himself; hence, it's adaptable to individual preferences.
Differentiate between various types of weight loss programs so you can choose the right one for you. Know your needs and your lifestyle—so take your time!
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