| The race to fitness is on and a lot of people | | | | given the liberty on how to spend it. It does |
| are getting into the band wagon. Some people | | | | not pressure the individual to watch his |
| do it to achieve a sexy body, some people | | | | carbohydrate intake. Eating meat and poultry |
| just do it because they are embarrassed with | | | | as well as low-fat dairy and seafoods is |
| the body they have now, while others do it | | | | okay. A go signal is also given on eating |
| simply to remain fit and healthy. As such, | | | | vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta. |
| many fitness programs are out in the | | | | This weight loss plan is fairly healthy, good |
| internet, in gyms, spas and fitness centers | | | | amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as |
| all over. Some are too expensive to afford | | | | saturated fats. Watch triglyceride levels |
| that one may even lose weight just by trying | | | | though; if high, trim down the carbohydrates |
| to work out the money needed to pursue these | | | | and tuck in more of the unsaturated fats. |
| fitness programs. | | | | |
| | | | The DASH Diet. Advocates moderate amounts of |
| One may not have to go to the gym or the spa | | | | fat and protein intake and high on carbs. |
| or any fitness center and spend much just to | | | | Primarily designed to lower blood pressure, |
| slim down to obtain that longed for sexy | | | | the diet plan follows the pyramid food guide |
| body. There are many books available in the | | | | and encourages high intake of whole wheat |
| bookstore which offer weight loss programs | | | | grains as well as fruits and vegetables and |
| which are convenient and for free, of course | | | | low-fat dairy. Some dieters think it |
| the books are not though. These weight loss | | | | advocates too much eating to procure |
| programs, or diet plans are gaining immense | | | | significant weight loss. |
| popularity with so much publicity, | | | | |
| testimonials and reviews that one may be | | | | Eat More, Weigh Less by Dr. Ornish. Primarily |
| confused which exactly to follow. So before | | | | vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Gives |
| choosing which weight loss plan to follow, | | | | the go signal on the "glow" foods but warns |
| try reading these summaries about the most | | | | to watch it on non-fat dairy and egg whites. |
| popular diet programs out today. | | | | This diet is poor in calcium and restricts |
| | | | consumption of healthy foods like seafoods |
| Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins. | | | | and lean poultry. |
| This weight loss program encourages high | | | | |
| protein diet and a trim down on the carbs. | | | | Eat Right for Your Type. This is interesting |
| One can feast on vegetables and meat but | | | | because it is based on the person's blood |
| should fast on bread and pasta. One is also | | | | type. He recommends plenty of rest for people |
| not restricted against fat intake so it is | | | | with the blood type O. Diet plans for some |
| okay to pour in the salad dressing and freely | | | | blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and |
| spread on the butter. However, after the | | | | too low in calories. And for the record, |
| diet, one may find himself lacking on fiber | | | | there is even no proof that blood type |
| and calcium yet high in fat. Intake of grains | | | | affects dietary needs. |
| and fruits are also limited. | | | | |
| | | | The Pritkin Principle. Focused on trimming |
| Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. | | | | the calorie density in eating by suggesting |
| This diet plan advocates low carbohyrate | | | | watery foods that make one feel full. Eating |
| eating. Approves on eating meats, vegetables | | | | vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, |
| and fruits, dairy and grain products. | | | | salads and low-fat dairy is okay. Although |
| however, warns against taking in too much | | | | limits protein sources to lean meat, seafood |
| carb. "Reward" meal can be too high on fats | | | | and poultry. Although it is healthy by |
| and saturated fats. | | | | providing low amounts of saturated fats and |
| | | | rich amounts of vegetables and fruits, it is |
| Choose to Lose by Dr. Goor. Restrains fat | | | | also low on calcium and limits lean protein |
| intake. One is given a "fat" budget and he is | | | | sources. |