On the opposite end of the weight loss spectrum
are low carb diets. When you are on a low carb diet, you lose
water. So, it seems that you are losing weight. The body needs
cards. The brain needs carbs. Your muscles need carbs to
replenish glycogen when you work out and repair tissue.
The Atkins Weight Loss
Diet
The Atkins Diet has been one of the most
controversial, tried, and used diets. Some people love it and
others hate it. This is a low carb diet with very few whole
grains. Before starting this diet you may want to read the
Atkins diet book. Many people have lost weight on this diet. If
you start this diet and lose weight, there is a maintenance
plan. This diet is a lifelong commitment.
The 3 Hour Weight Loss
Diet
With this diet, you feed your body accurately
and regularly. Your body holds onto the fat rather than burning
it and consuming it for use. Your body burns muscle rather than
fat to take the energy it needs to function. On this diet, you
do not feel hungry all the time. You learn which foods to eat
and to achieve the best possible results. You have to be
committed to achieve results on this diet.
The 3 Day Weight Lost
Diet
On this diet you follow it for 3 days, then eat
regularly for four days and resume the 3 day diet again. The
claim is that you can lose 10 pounds in three days. Some
consider this a fad diet. If you use this weight loss diet, you
need to consider adding some type of exercise program.
Jenny Craig Weight Loss
Diet
The Jenny Craig diet offers pre-packaged food
for the dieter. This weight loss program has evolved based
on consumer needs. They now offer recipes so you can
prepare your own meals. Exercise is a component to success
in this plan.
Slim Fast Weight Loss
Diet
Slim Fast as a diet aid has been around for
quite a while. It has adapted to consumer needs evolving from a
gritty tasting drink to a smooth drink with different flavors.
Meal bar supplements and meals have been added to the product
line. You can have a Slim Fast drink for breakfast and lunch
and a regular meal at dinnertime.
Carbohydrate Addict's Weight Loss
Diet
This diet is based on the premise that a person
is addicted to carbohydrates. This addiction is the result of
an over-release of insulin when carbohydrate rich foods are
eaten. This weight loss diet provides assistance for both
adults and children. This is a low carbohydrate diet with meat,
vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products.
The Choose to Lose Weight Loss
Diet
The Choose to Lose diet plan is low in fat. You
are given a "fat" budget and you determine how to spend it. You
do not have to watch your carbs. But, if your triglyceride
levels go up, you have to cut down on the carbs and eat more
unsaturated fats. This weight loss diet plan is fairly healthy.
You include fruits, vegetables, cereals, bread, pasta, and
saturated fats.
The Dash Weight Loss
Diet
The Dash Diet is recommended for people with
high blood pressure. Studies by the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) show that it lowers blood pressure. On this diet
you eat a moderate amount of fat and protein. It follows the
pyramid food guide. The diet lowers cholesterol and with weight
loss and exercise can reduce insulin.
Eat More Weigh Less Weight Loss
Diet
This diet is primarily vegetarian and low fat.
There isn't a lot of calcium in this diet and it restricts
foods such as seafood and lean poultry.