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Weight Loss Plans: Get the Skinny!
Posted on 05. Apr, 2009 by admin.
Cornell Dayne asked:
If you’ve tried to lose weight, then there is no doubt in my mind that you’ve researched numerous weight loss plans hoping to find one that’s right for you. And you know what? Good research is a necessary step in attaining your ideal weight. I applaud your proactive attitude. It shows that you are serious about this. And besides, it’s tough to know which foods are best for keeping the weight off, or the correct portion sizes allowed for dinner.
Oddly enough, it won’t take long for you to realize that there are more diets out there than there are pounds to lose! For the most part, the only information you’re going to find on these diets comes from people who are either promoting them, or who’ve succeeded with them. Unfortunately, you’re not going to find a lot of objectivity out there.
So, with that in mind, let’s get the “the skinny” on weight loss - the real information you need about the top weight loss plans that everyone is yapping about.
Dr. Phil’s Ultimate Weight Loss Solution
Dr. Phil, the wildly popular medical psychologist with his own television show, has come up with a weight loss plan that focuses more on the psychology of eating and dieting rather than on the kinds of food you should eat. The seven elements of his plan are: (1) Stop the cycle of negative thinking, (2) take control of your emotions, (3) create a “no-fail” environment in your home, (4) learn how to eat only to satisfy hunger (as opposed to “emotional eating”), (5) choose foods high in nutrients and fiber, (6) integrate an exercise regimen into your daily routine, and (7) seek emotional support for your weight loss journey.
Nutrisystem
Nutrisystem is a good diet if you have a specific, short-term weight loss goal, and you don’t want to have to think about what or how much to eat. Basically, they mail you what they call a “meal plan cycle,” three meals and two snacks per day for 28 days. Simply eat what they give you and nothing else!
The difference between the South Beach Diet Plan and the Atkins Diet
Both of these diets feature a first phase that includes cutting out carbohydrates - although in the Atkins Diet, it’s ALL carbs. The additional phases for both allow for the gradual increase in carbs. However, they differ in that the South Beach Diet Plan differentiates between good carbs and bad carbs, while the Atkins Diet lumps all carbs into one category - and that includes high-carb fruits and vegetables. Also, there is some controversy over whether or not Atkins is safe in the long term, because of the high amounts of fat that must be consumed.
Weight Watchers
They’ve been around for a long time, for a reason - their plans help people lose weight. They offer two plans now, and they’re available online for an added sense of community that many dieters like to have while on a weight loss plan. You can choose the Flex Plan, which works on a points system, giving each food a number and allowing you to choose your menu; or the Core Plan, which gives you a list of “approved” foods.
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The Ideal Diet
Posted on 02. Apr, 2009 by admin.
Diets In Review asked:
Stress, hectic schedules, and the over hassle of counting calories can get in the way of you reaching your weight loss goals. Hunger pains, poor food choices, and cravings are also common obstacles most dieters face. For many of us, the ideal diet would curb hunger, offer choices, and easily fit into our life.
Nutrisystem is an amazing program that includes a wide variety of delicious, prepackaged, calorie counted meals. With plans specialized for vegetarians, diabetics, men, and women, this program offers a solution for everyone. It eliminates the confusion, difficult choices, preparation, and measuring that plague dieters. By simply choosing the food you desire, Nutrisystem brings the healthy meals right to your front door. Instead of starving for hours, the program allows you to eat five meals a day – breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, and a dessert.
Nutrisystem provides meal plan guidelines, exercise information, as well as nutrition professionals available for guidance or support. It also provides helpful suggestions on grocery shopping and additional food preparation at home. This all inclusive weight loss program fits with any lifestyle or schedule.
With foods like pancakes, pasta parmesan, rotini with meatballs, oatmeal raisin cookies, and pizza, there is something for every craving, meal, and snack. All meals are prepackaged and guaranteed to help you reach your goal. Nutrisystem is easy to sit with, provides proven results, and takes the guesswork out of dieting.