Diets That Work
Without question the subject of dieting is one of the most written about topics. It seems like “diet doctors” publish new books every week. One week, findings will support the premise that if we increase our protein intake, we will begin to magically shed pounds. The next week, another journal will suggest that sugars are the culprit, then carbs, then lack of sleep, lack of water, and so on. The reality is that there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to diets that work. Diet plans that work for one group of people may have no effect (or even opposite) for another group. Oftentimes it requires a combination of diets to get the results you are after. Therefore it becomes imperative to find the diets that work for you.
By the time I was 40 I had tried so many different ways to lose weight, but with limited (or short term) success. Until, I came across a diet plan that was more of a conceptual approach to losing weight than anything else. The premise was quite simple: eat whole foods, and keep your fat intake to 10% of your daily calories by eliminating (or at least minimizing) animal products. I decided to give it a try.
Since there was no restriction at all on the amount of food I could eat, I literally ate all day long. I kept a small hand held cooler with me, and would consume whole foods (primarily vegetables and fruits) throughout the day. Before leaving to work, I would prepare some sliced cucumbers in vinegar, low fat tortillas, and perhaps some fish or chicken. Because I was constantly eating, I never became very hungry at any one time. Additionally, by eating whole foods (potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, etc,) I would get full before consuming too many calories. When I started to get slightly hungry, I would simply grab one of my healthy snacks and eat it.
There was no counting calories, timing my meals, or anything of that nature. As I mentioned earlier, the diet plan was more of a concept than anything else. I didn’t have the problem of hunger because I was always eating, so I decided to stay with it for thirty days to see what happened. By eating all day long, I dropped 23 pounds in 30 days. I could not believe it. Not only did the pounds drop off, my body was in overdrive as far as energy levels. I no longer have to search for diets that work. Diet plans that work consist of the concept of consuming raw foods or cooked foods that are in their “whole” state. Add to that the limiting of animal fats, and you have a weight loss program that is easy to follow and boosts your energy levels.
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Cheap Diets That Work
If you’re like most people, you want to lose weight, but you can do without added costs. This is especially true during these economic times. People (like myself) are looking to stay healthy, yet be sensible about what they spend their money on. Well, there are some cheap diets out there. I’m not talking about a cheap diet pill. I’m talking about bona-fide diets that work.
The first step is to get online, and start looking at the diets that work. This takes some effort, but the number of blogs about dieting is extensive, and an hour of research would be well worth the time. Begin by doing “reviews.” If you’re looking for an idiot proof diet, start with a review of fat loss for idiots. The search term is sometimes entered using the number “four,” so you may want to search for reviews of fat loss 4 idiots. I’m not trying to be funny, here. There are actually search results for fat loss 4 idiots review. Lots of them! Bloggers have gone nuts with the terms related to dieting, so there is plenty of information out there to help you find diets that work. Quick diets too! There are 4 day diets, 3 day diets, 8 day diets, and so on. I once went on a 30 day diet. You know what I lost? Thirty days! Ha! Okay, back to being serious.
Another thing to keep in mind, is the fact that exercise is a key component to diet plans that work. And, exercise is free. As my doctor tells me, “Sidewalks are open 24 hours a day.” Walking for fitness is a cheap weight loss program that is simple and fun.
Finally, always consider the nutritional value of the foods you purchase. As stated earlier in my blog, whole foods (or “Raw Foods“) is the best way to go, but not always possible. If you have to consume processed foods, be sure to know the nutritional value. And (hopefully rarely the case) if you consume fast foods, certainly be aware of what you’re eating. You can go online and find information on McDonalds nutrition and Nashua nutrition and Puritan Pride nutrition, and so on.
So, whatever cheap diets you’re entertaining, be sure to do a little research to find diets that work and are full of good nutrition.
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