Archive for August, 2008

The Atkins Diet

Friday, August 29th, 2008

You’ve probably heard of the Atkins diet. It is undoubtedly one of the most highly touted and highly controversial diets of our time. Those people who love it have nothing but great things to say about the diet meal plan, and those who are critical are not shy about their opposition either. The greatest criticism when it comes to the Atkins low carbohydrate diet would be the absence of whole grains and fruits, which many consider the cornerstone to a healthy diet.

The Atkins diet involves eliminating most carbohydrates from your diet. In the past there wasn’t much  emphasis on fitness and exercise as there seems to be currently. This is good news since we know that an active fitness regime is as essential to successful weight loss as cutting calories and in this case cutting carbohydrates.

Use caution  when you are seeking information about the Atkins diet program or any other dieting plan. There is often a great deal of misleading and incorrect information floating around when it comes to the Atkins diet and weight loss plan. First of all, weight loss is simply the direct result of burning more calories than you consume. It doesn’t matter how many or how few carbs you enjoy or deny yourself during the day if at the end of the day you’ve consumed a few thousand calories too many.

The idea that you can eat anything you want during the day as long as there are no carbs is over simplifies things. Too many calories still put on pounds whether you are using the Atkins plan for weight loss or another diet. That being said there are some interesting insights in this diet and many of the foods that are eliminated are those that have the most complex sugars that are difficult for the body to dispose of. For this reason there are many people who have followed the plan to tremendous results.

If you are considering using the Atkins plan you should realize that it is a lifelong commitment in order to achieve the maximum benefits. Of course, there are fewer restrictions as you reach the maintenance phases of the plan but you must make a conscious decision to pretty much sacrifice a most of the carbohydrates that you have enjoyed throughout your life. This is a concept that is much easier said than done over an extended period of time!

At any rate, dieting with the Atkins plan has produced results for a good deal of people around the world. The news of these results has made it one of the most talked about, tested, and tried systems for dieting on the planet and many people have mixed reviews. Those who love it and feel that it is effective are enthusiastic in its support though those that are honest will admit that you do feel as though you are sacrificing a good deal for the sake of your dietary needs,  For those who hate it,  there is nothing that is going to change their opinion. The only way to know for sure is to try for yourself.

Top 4 Tips for Dieting with Diabetes

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Very few people realize the profound effect that weight and obesity have on diabetes. Even instances of gestational diabetes are much higher in patients that are overweight than in those that are not. Type 2, or adult onset diabetes is most common with overweight people than those that are within their ‘ideal’ weight ranges. In fact, nearly 90% of those with Type 2 diabetes are overweight. If you are suffering from Type 2 diabetes, the best gift you could possibly give yourself just might be the gift of getting your weight under control.

Diet for Diabetics

Almost 40% of those individuals that suffer from Type 2 diabetes also have high blood pressure, which is another condition that is believed to be exacerbated by excess weight. Being overweight may also lead to a condition known as insulin resistance in which the body no longer responds to the insulin that is needed to assist the body in using sugar and glucose as fuel on a cellular level. (more…)

Dieting for your Health

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

There is no better reason to diet than for your personal health and wellness. Those of us who are overweight know better than most the risks and possible consequences that may result because of our obesity. However, much like smokers, the risks do not always seem quite so cut and dry until we reach our very own turning point. Whether your eating habits are born of an addiction to certain foods, an emotional need, or years of learned behavior and conditioning things will not change until you totally adjust your eating habits and your lifestyle choices.

Dieting for many of us has become a lifestyle in and of itself - rapidly flip-flopping or yo-yoing from one diet to another with little success and with a growing despair over a sheer lack of results. The truth is that until you decide to forgive yourself for your dieting failures and get right back on the wagon, so to speak, after falling off no diet program is going to be successful. A simple diet isn’t going to make the pounds magically disappear. And, always depriving yourself of those things you enjoy most may have a more detrimental than a positive effect. (more…)

How to Lose Weight Fast

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Are you interested in losing weight? If you are like anyone else, are you in a hurry to do so. Although it is advised that you do not rely heavily on rapid weight loss, there are many individuals who do for various reasons. If you are interested in losing weight as fast as possible, then read on.

One of the many ways that you can go about achieving a fat weight loss or rapid weight loss is by reducing the amount of food that you eat. When reducing your total calorie intake, it is important that you only reduce your consumption a small amount at a time. Unfortunately, many people who want to achieve fast weight loss think that they need to stop eating altogether, even if it is for two or three days. Don’t fall into this trap, once you start eating again, you will likely gain all of your weight back, almost automatically. And, starving yourself is dangerous to your health.

Find a reputable diet meal plan that is nutritious, not too restrictive, and has proven results. There are actually several such plans that not only meet these requirements, and offer fast results. One is the Medifast diet meal plan. This doctor recommended, and clinically proven program can actually help you lose as much as 20 pounds in 30 days!

Medifast offers the convenience of pre-packaged meals that make this diet one of the easiest, if not most effective, out there. There is no counting carbs, points or calories, just fast and sure weight loss - if you stick to the plan. It does restrict your caloric intake, but it is effective and safe, and if followed correctly (and it’s a no-brainer) you should not feel hungry. (more…)