Thursday, February 26, 2009

Popular Diet Fads

By Jeff Cline

American's love diets. Everyone is looking for that magic weight loss plan that works. Some try surgery, while others try numerous fad diets. But, we still ask "how can I lose the weight and not gain back 50 plus 6 months later?"

Depravation is not cool. Most fad diets involve some sort of depravation. They will drop the pounds right off of you, that is why they are popular. However, when you fail, and you will, you gain it all back and then some!

I know that me myself and I have tried the huge craze from a few years back of eating like a cave man, meat cheese and veggies. It worked for about 6 months until I felt unsatisfied. I started eating normal again and get it all back, plus 20 extra on top.

How about diet pills? There is usually a whole section in the supermarket dedicated to these diet wonders. Just because they are sold in stores does not make them safe. Read the warnings on some of the boogers, it will scare the heck out of you.

What I am about to tell you is no secret and I bet it is not what you want to hear, but it is the honest truth. The very best way to achieve weight loss and keep it off is through a healthy diet and exercise. I know it sounds hard, but it really is not.

Healthy diet does not mean you cut your calories to nothingness. That can be just as unhealthy as the pills we spoke about earlier. Without enough calories all sorts of weird things can happen to your body. Lack of nutrition can cause many problems physical and mental.

You can take vitamins to make up for the lost nutrition. Vitamins are not a replacement, they can only supplement. And without proper nutrition your body kind of freaks out. Not only are you cranky and tired, but there are health risks involved.

So here is the deal. Make a commitment today to make healthier food choices. Be sure in get enough water. Eight, small glasses a day is good to shoot for. The best thing you can do to boost weight lose is add exercise into your daily schedule.

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