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Weight Loss Diets and ProgramsGeneral Weight Reduction ProgramsIf you want to lose weight there are tons of different weight loss programs to choose from. They may involve weight loss diets, or meal-replacements combined with dietary supplements. Some are based on weight loss centers or meetings, some are based on diet books, while others are purely online weight management programs. Here is a brief summary of the main types of weight loss plans.
Low Fat DietsThe most popular low-fat and low cholesterol weight loss plans include: Ornish Diet and Pritikin Diet. Both very good for heart health as well as weight control. Low Carbohydrate DietsAll these diet programs restrict carb intake, but some very-low-carb diets are ketogenic to help the body break down fat faster. The plan with least carbohydrate is Dr Atkins Diet, while South Beach Diet and Zone Diet are more moderate. Other low carb weight loss programs include: Sugar Busters, Scarsdale Diet and Carbohydrate Addicts Diet. Glycemic Index (GI) DietsThese programs are the latest type of "good carb" diet. Based on low-GI foods, they assist weight reduction and maintain stable blood glucose levels - very effective for type 2 diabetics, or dieters with severe clinical obesity or insulin resistance. Both ediets and Anne Collins have excellent GI diets. The best GI diet book is "The Glucose Revolution." Metabolism-Related ProgramsThe Three Hour Diet aims to keep you eating throughout the day to burn extra calories and prevent the body entering "starvation mode", while the Eat Right 4 Your Type and Metabolic Typing program offer eating plans based on your personal metabolic body chemistry. Food Combining Diet ProgramsThese diets are based on the belief that different food types are digested differently. The Hay Diet was the original food combining health plan, while more modern examples of food combining weight loss programs include: Somersizing, the New Beverly Hills Diet and Fit for Life. Meal Replacement or Liquid DietsTypically low in calories, thus used under medical supervision for the treatment of severe obesity, these weight loss programs include: Health Management Resources (HMR), Medifast and Optifast. Non-medically-supervised liquid diet plans include: Cambridge Diet and Slimfast. Low Calorie Fad DietsNot recommended for medium/long term use due to serious nutritional deficiencies, these weight loss programs are often misused by teens for fast (if unhealthy) weight loss. The most popular fad diets include: Cabbage Soup Diet, Cider Vinegar Diet, Grapefruit Diet and Rotation Diet. Weight Loss CentersAlthough both Medifast and Optifast weight loss programs are only available from medical centers (hospitals, clinics), the most common weight loss centers are those such as: Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, LA Weight Loss. Most center-based programs also offer online weight management programs. Detox PlansThese cleansing plans are based on the principle that reduction of toxins leads to a healthy liver that can then burn fat more efficiently. Detox diets include: Fat Flush Plan and the Hollywood 48 Hour Diet and numerous other diet fasts. Online Weight Loss ProgramsThe best online weight management programs include: ediets and Anne Collins. Both offer a variety of different diet plans as well as support forums. Weight Loss Support GroupsThe most popular support groups for overweight or obese individuals include: Overeaters Anonymous (OA), TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), Overcoming Overeating (OO) and The Solution. |
General Weight Loss Programs - Beware Scams!Before buying a weight loss program in a bookstore or via the Internet, be aware that the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has estimated that up to 40 percent of weight loss advertisements for diet-supplements, fad diets and other weight-loss products make fraudulent claims. As a general guide when searching for a suitable weight loss plan, avoid the following:
Diet & Weight Loss Programs - Created by a ProfessionalTo ensure you receive healthy weight loss advice, either choose a diet program written by a qualified dietitian or nutritionist, or - best of all - consult a professional in person and get a weight loss program tailored for your specific weight and dietary needs. Individual Weight Loss ProgramsA personalised weight loss program designed by a dietitian usually has three elements. Health, Weight & Diet
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