One of the biggest issues across the country is the obsession with losing weight. People will go to the extremes of even hurting themselves just to lose an extra few pounds. Have you ever tried a “fad diet”? I know I have used many “fad diets” to lose the weight I gained from having children, but they did not seem to work like the advertisements and commercials claim they would.
According to http://www.why-low-carb-diets-work.com/diet-information.html, a “fad diet” is defined as “a ridiculous but temporarily popular weight loss system that lacks grounding in good science and/or is based on misleading diet information.” Some of the most popular “fad diets” are the Acai Berry diet, the South Beach diet, and the Grapefruit diet. These diets claim that you will see results instantly and lose up to two to five pounds per week. Other ways of dieting include binge eating and taking diet pills, such as Phentermine to lose weight.
I have actually taken Phentermine, which consisted of taking one 37.5 mg pill every day. This ritual lasted for about eight months. I can say that I loved the pill because it gave me so much energy and I had no appetite. I was rapidly losing weight because I never really ate nutritious meal; I was doing well if I ate one meal per day. When I stopped taking the Phentermine pills, I was hungry ninety-five percent of every day and I had no motivation or energy. As a result from not taking the Phentermine pill I gained back all the weight that I had lost. As a healthy way to lose weight, I would not recommend this “weight loss” pill.
The truths about “fad diets” and tips on proper eating are listed here: http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/the-truth-about-fad-diets. To lose weight in a healthy fashion, you need to eat nutritious meals that include items from each food group, watch the carbohydrates and calories you consume, and exercise on a daily basis. Some dieticians also recommend taking a daily multivitamin with your meal so your body will still get the proper nutrients that it needs.
One of the most healthy and recommended dieting programs is Weight Watchers. Many people, even celebrities, http://www.skinnybliss.com/jennifer-hudson-weight-loss-and-diet-secrets-in-self-magazine-sept-2011.html, across the nation have used this program as a tool to reach their goal weight and maintain it for years to come.
“Fad diets” are very unhealthy and can ruin your body! Eating properly and exercising regularly will lead to major weight loss and a feeling of self-confidence. The better you feel the more determined you will be to continue the journey of reaching your goal. Here is a reminder of each food group you need to eat to become healthy, http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/02/us-usa-food-usda-idUSTRE7514AC20110602. It is the “new” food plate that replaced the food pyramid. It is really neat.
Losing weight is all about mind over matter; there will be struggles along the way but it is very rewarding. Remember, if you want to lose weight, take a healthy approach!
There are always new fad diets coming out. My favourite one was the baby food diet. The thinking was "Babies are small and they eat it, so if I eat it I will be small too!" Makes me laugh every time I think of it. :) And you are right, the only real way to lose weight and keep it off is proper nutrition and exercise.
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