Monday, December 28, 2009

Exploring the Different Weight Loss Diets

There is a popular saying that there is no ‘shortcut to success’ and this stands strong for weight loss. No skipping meals, fasting, weight loss pills and fad diets can cut out those extra kilos from your body. But yes, if something really works in weight loss then it is full commitment combined with a healthy eating plan and a regular dose of exercise. Weight loss has never been an easy job. So, to get rid of those excess adipose layers under the skin, take care of every small and big thing.

Weight loss dieting tips

· Consider the food value of every food item that you include in the diet. Cut out bad fats and bad carbs. Shun the much advertised alternative synthetic varieties like artificial sugar and diet drinks.


· Respect your body and eat moderate portions. Include loads of dietary fiber, whole fruits, vegetables and whole grain meals.


· Eat slowly. Chew the food properly. Let your stomach digest the food well.

Types of weight loss diets

· Liquid diet – Follow this diet under the supervision of a dietician. For this diet, replace regular meals with fatless healthy soups, vegetable and fruit smoothies, fruit juices, herbal teas, and protein shakes.


· Vegetarian diet – Going vegetarian cuts out a lot of fatty foods like hamburgers, steaks etc. To maintain a healthy body people usually require 2000 calories daily but that differs with age, sex, weight, fitness and activity. Consider including a block of fat free tofu with cabbage each day. Include lots of vegetables and fruits.

· Raw food diet – Get into this diet gradually. First replace breakfast with fresh fruits, and then start squeezing in salads with fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts at lunch. Satiate your dessert cravings with raw fruit or green vegetable or spinach smoothies. Avoid adding sugar in the diet.

· Rapid weight loss diet – Losing 2 to 5 pounds a week is healthy for fast weight loss. For a quick trim, go for the triple phase South Beach diet avoiding most carbs and sugars and including whole wheat meals and a healthy dose of non-veg. Under the guidance of a nutritionist follow the hCG Diet or human chorionic gonadotropin diet for a speedy weight loss. For the quickest weight loss, follow the Cabbage Soup Diet which can chop off 10 lbs. in a week.