Weight Loss
Obesity is fast becoming a world wide epidemic. people are frantically looking for the latest fad diet offering fast weight loss.
Apart from those who are suffering from obesity, losing weight is one thing that most people have had to face at some point in their lives. Obesity is one of the leading causes of death and in many instances it is preventable and treatable. There are many weight loss plans to choose from. One of the most popular choices
currently are low carbohydrate diets.
A low carbohydrate food plan is based on the premise that the dieter
only eats foods that aren’t high in carbohydrates. There have been
several well known weight loss diets that fall into this category.
Many books are available that explain in detail how the diet works and
gives examples of low carbohydrate foods and meal plans.
Although these types of diets are successful for many people, there
are aspects of eating strictly low carbohydrate foods that are a
concern. Many low carbohydrate food plans encourage eating a large
quantity of high fat foods, such as beef. Red meat has health benefits
when it’s consumed in limited portions. However on a low carbohydrate
plan more beef is consumed and for someone with high cholesterol this
can be something to moderate.
Eggs are also another food that many people on a low carbohydrate diet
consume. As with red meat, eggs are beneficial when eaten in
moderation but most medical experts warn against consuming them on a
daily basis.
Quite often on a low carbohydrate diet the individual will lose a few
pounds very quickly at the onset. This is true with many diet plans.
On a low carbohydrate plan as with the others this is caused by water
loss. It is a good motivator though and when a person who wants to
lose weight, sees the weight on the scale decreasing they are excited
and are more likely to stick with the plan.
As with any other diet, exercise plays an important role in success.
Although some people following a low carbohydrate plan may feel
listless, getting active tends to help with that. The exercise routine
doesn’t need to involve visiting an expensive gym or purchasing
equipment. A daily walk or slow jog is an excellent way to get
exercise and improve weight loss. If you don’t like walking alone than take
the family dog along, it will enjoy the change of scenery and exercise
too.
Before starting any diet plan it’s wise to talk with your doctor. This
includes any of the low carbohydrate diets. Drastically changing your
eating habits can have a strong effect on the way your body functions
and it’s a good idea to keep your doctor abreast of what you’re doing
Finally, remember that any weight loss diet is only truly successful if you are able to maintain that weight loss in the future. Your diet must be well balanced and must provide the nutrients needed for your body to function efficiently.
Janet Matthews
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