Every day, over a million people are, either,
on a diet, were recently, or
considering some sort of weight - loss program. Unfortunately, for most, this
process, often, becomes a
yo - yo exercise, with many, constantly,
putting - on/ gaining, and losing weight, over - and - over, again! There are
many theories, about the best approach, yet, the reality, probably, is, there
is no such thing, as one - size - fits - all, when it comes to dieting, and/
or, taking off the pounds! There are people who are successful, and others,
with, far - less, stellar results, using, nearly any of these, because, it
depends on the individual's reasons, mindset, attitude, discipline, commitment,
and endurance, as well as other factors, which are relevant, to the success of
the particular program, for an individual. With that in mind, this article will
attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, 4 options/ plans,
for attempting to lose weight.
1. Low/ reduced calorie: Perhaps, the most common, and conventional
approach, is reducing one's calorie intake. The amount of reduction, needed,
often, depends, largely, on one's sex, starting - body weight, overall health,
metabolism, etc. In addition, while this approach, is, successful, for many, a
large number of people, find it too challenging, to commit to, on a longer -
term. It, also, requires, committing to counting calories, as well as, often, a
major change to one's eating habits, diet, etc. Nearly, every food has some
calories and, when, we go about our everyday, lives, we burn - up, a certain
amount of these. When one burns more calories, than he intakes, the result is,
usually, weight - loss.
2. Low carb/ Keto: Low carbohydrate diets, were popularized, in the
1970's, by the late, Dr. Robert Atkins. Legend, has it, he came across the
idea/ approach, reading European (predominantly, German) literature, which,
extensively, discuss the supposed, health benefits, of this approach. Follows
of this diet, are instructed to eat, often, drink lots of water, and begin, by,
nearly, completely, eliminating, carbohydrate - intake, for the first two
weeks, and then, gradually, slowly, raising the intake of foods, containing,
these. Opponents, of this approach, often, pointed to health dangers, but,
Atkins, countered this, by stating, although it does send the body, into
ketosis, because, we begin to burn fats, instead of carbohydrates, if,
sufficient fluids, and proteins, are taken, the risk is minimal. Some of his
professional staff, eventually, transformed this approach, to what, they referred
to, as, the Keto Diet. The main components of this approach, are, eating
a healthy, ketogenic diet, which includes, about 75% fat, 10 - 30%
protein, and no more than 5% (20 - 50 grams) of carbohydrates, per day. One is
supposed to focus on high - fat, low - carb foods, like eggs, meats, dairy, and
low - carb vegetables, as well as sugar - free beverages. Individuals are
advised to restrict highly processed foods, and unhealthy fats. Studies and
surveys, indicate, one of the major advantages of this approach, is, many
people, find it easier to commit to, for an extended period.
3. Exercise: Regular exercise, especially, when done, safely, and
carefully, is beneficial, both, in terms of overall health, and well - being,
and losing weight. However, it is important to remember, when using this
approach, fat is often replaced by muscle, so, while, generally, the
individual, is healthier, it shouldn't be judged, merely, by stepping - on the
scale.
4. Diet and exercise: Combining, both, a healthy diet, and proper
exercise, is an effective, healthy approach, and works, when the individual,
has the commitment, and endurance, to continue, for an extended period. The
challenge, often, is, it is often, difficult for many, to remain committed, for
enough time, to see the maximum results!
Many of us, would like to lose some weight, for many reasons. Which way to
proceed, often, depends, on the individual!
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