Do Low Carbohydrate Diets Lead to Weight Loss Success?
So your neighbor, office mate, best friend, whoever just lost 10 pounds in only two weeks following the latest in high protein low carbohydrate diets. And now you're thinking you should give it a go -- have even started the search for high protein low carbohydrate recipes? True, high protein low carb diets seem to be leading many people to weight loss success. Trouble is, they seemed to do it 30 years ago, too. They were the rage in the early 70s, and look where many of us are today: growing fatter with each decade. The bottom line: Diets -- low carb diets or not -- simply don't work for the vast majority of people.
If that doesn't convince you, look at some of the reasons why high protein low carbohydrate diets seem to create weight loss success stories -- but really don't."I'm not hungry when I eat high protein low carb diets." Many people say they feel more satisfied eating low carbohydrate diets. And indeed, studies show protein is the most satiating nutrient. Proteins and fat (which is usually in high protein low carbohydrate foods) cause your body to release cholecystokinin, a hormone that contributes to the feeling of fullness. Some protein in meals and even snacks may help us feel more satisfied and go longer between eating. But the key word is "some." We don't need an excess of protein, or low carb diets, to get these effects.
By just eating balanced meals that contain grain/starchy foods, protein foods, vegetables and/or fruits and some fat, most people can achieve the same satiety. One other important note is that hunger control with low carbohydrate diets is often the result of ketosis (when your body burns fat for fuel.) Ketosis is very unhealthy, causing nausea, headaches, fatigue, even coma. "Results are results ? I saw successful weight loss, didn't I?" Many people do lose weight on high protein low carb diets. Instead of fat, however, they're initially losing more water than anything else -- and it quickly returns once off low carb diets. They seem to see successful weight loss, too, because low carb diets restrict many foods, resulting in eating less than usual.
The big question is: Is it really successful weight loss if it doesn't stay off? For most people, if weight loss is achieved quickly and with a restrictive method such as a diet that does not allow for individual likes and dislikes, then the lost pounds will return, along with discouragement, defeat and even more pounds than before. What's more, high protein low carb diets may also increase risk for health problems such as osteoporosis, cancer, even heart disease. A healthy intake of whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables -- often on the "avoid" list in high protein low carb diets ? appears to help reduce this risk, and is the mainstay of a sensible plan to achieve weight loss success.Create your own weight loss success story.Despite what you hear about high protein low carb diets, there's little evidence that weight loss success is truly (permanently) achieved. What's more, disordered eating behaviors are usually reinforced by high protein low carb diets, adding to the struggles that low carbohydrate diets and other diets are supposed to solve. Stop dieting now and start living a healthy lifestyle that truly leaves you feeling good!.
©2004 Green Mountain at Fox Run, Ludlow, Vermont. Marsha J. Hudnall, MS, RD, LD is director of health communications and senior nutritionist at Green Mountain at Fox Run (http://www.fitwoman.com). For over 32 years, Green Mountain at Fox Run has developed and refined a life-changing program exclusively for women seeking permanent strategies for healthy weight loss and health (http://www.fitwoman.com/weightlossprogram.htm). To learn more about Green Mountain at Fox Run, visit our website at: http://www.fitwoman.com mhudnall@tds.netDetox Diets
Detox Diets are the last craze in dieting, that's why the number of people searching for detox diets is growing everyday.
You may have heard about toxins, detoxification, cleansing, purifying ? they are all related to detox diets.
Toxins are harmful chemicals affecting your body. They are all around you (in your food, water, air) and inside you (as waste products of metabolism). Your body eliminates most toxins and the rest are stored within body fat.
These stored toxins combined with stress can affect your health in very unpleasant ways:
- weight gain
- headaches
- feelings of fatigue and weakness
- heartburn
- sore muscles and skin
- joint pains
These symptoms will fade when you start detox. Well, you may feel some discomfort in the very first days, but that is a normal body reaction.
You may feel headache or sore muscles, but that is because the toxins are...
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The Hidden Costs Of Dieting
Copyright (c) 2006 Marc David
Possibly the most misunderstood part of fitness is nutrition.
I personally have not heard of the Warrior Diet until today.
But with so many of these programs cropping up, it's not a shock that I can't keep up with them all.
Just like supplements, somebody has a twist on just about everything.
Don't get me wrong, some of these diets work and there's a few exceptions where people are able to stay on them literally for years!
But first a warning:
The REAL reason they say 90% or more of dieters fail is because the word "diet" itself is a short-term concept.
When you think of your eating habits as short-term, you are bound to fail and go back to eating the way you used to.
Here's 3 key concepts you need to consider when thinking about dieting.
Key Concept #1:
The diet concept sets you up for quick results.
When it comes to the...
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Vegan Diet: Eating Healthy Tips
Many people think vegan diets are not healthy and that becoming a vegetarian means that you will have to follow a strict vegan diet and miss out on all the fantastic tastes that non-vegetarians get to enjoy.Is this true? Here are some eating healthy tips that will prove those people wrong.
Tip #1: Eat apricots & carrots
That's a nice little "Eating Healthy Tip". Apricots and carrots are great because the contain a lot of beta-carotene, vitamin C, iron and potassium and only a few calories. Eat them whenever you get the chance.
Tip #2: Drink Beverages
Unsweeted fruit juices are tasty can be a good source of vitamins. Other healthy options are mineral water, tea, blended fruits with soy milk. These are all powerful.
Tip #3: Washing and Peeling: Do not over do it
You know you have to wash fruits and vegetables to remove pesticides.
Also, many people completely peel the fruits before they eat them....
Vegan Diet: Eating Healthy Tips
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