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.
