Not All Weight Loss Programs Suck

There are lots of people who are trying to lose weight. Some people need the structure offered by programs while others can manage on their own. These people do better with a step by step process to follow. Unfortunately marketers know this and the diet industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Fad diets are everywhere. Sadly, a lot of these fad diets are far more harmful than they are helpful. Not every diet program out there is a just a fad, though. Some can actually help you without harming you. Do you want to find a good program to help you with your weight loss? Here is a look at some suggestions and warnings.

One of the best known weight loss programs is the Atkins diet. Everybody knows about this “no carbs” “eat lots of meat” diet. What many don’t realize is that this diet can be incredibly harmful. Sure you will lose a lot of weight. The weight loss is quick, as well. Unfortunately with this program, the weight loss is almost never permanent. You can balloon back up as soon as you start eating carbs again. Further: carbs are necessary nutrients for your body. You need carbohydrates for energy. Not only is going carb free difficult, it is nutritionally a bad idea.

South Beach is another one of the weight loss programs that is very popular. Not so long ago, the books for this diet program were selling out of bookstores on a regular basis. Keeping the books for this plan in stock was nearly impossible. The South Beach diet is similar to the Atkins plan: it severely limits your carbohydrate intake. With the South Beach diet however, you slowly reintroduce those carbs over time. With South Beach, there is also an emphasis on your daily sugar intake. While this plan is the most unhealthy one on the market, its not as healthy as simply watching your portion sizes and getting regular exercise.

The Zone diet is very popular. While it hasn’t been a best seller in a few years, there are still some who swear by its success. This program also promises to help in other areas of your life, not just with your weight. Eating a diet of mainly carbohydrates and fats, this program promises to help you push back heart disease and to reboot your metabolism. If you’ve been eating nothing but fruits and veggies, this may sound like a dream come true. Again, there are those that swear by this diet. It is not healthy according to others.

There are several weight loss programs available to choose from. How are you supposed to choose the one that is right for you? If you have any doubts about need a weight loss program, consult with your doctor first. This is the best way to put together a plan that helps you lose weight and stay healthy at the same time. With a little work and some patience you’ll be able to reach your goal weight!

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