The majority of diets that seem to be growing in popularity today are extreme diets that generally only result in producing a yo-yo effect. By this, it is meant that the dieter may initially lose a large amount of weight only to gain it back again a short time later. The reason for the regaining of weight generally lies in the fact that these diets are often so extreme that they end up causing the dieter to experience fatigue or depression after the initial elation of weight loss. The dieter often is unable to maintain the extreme limits the diet places upon them and begins to regain the weight that was lost.
Since most extreme diets consist primarily of depriving the body of food and needed nutrients, the weight lost by the dieter is often a combination of fat and muscle. The weight that is then regained is generally fat only, compromising the body's fat to muscle ratio, which is extremely important to an individual's health. To maintain a healthy weight, a steady diet filled with vitamins and nutrients should be combined with consistent exercise.
It sounds simple enough, doesn't it? Move your body, eat less and voila! You're skinny! The reality of successfully losing weight is a bit more challenging than that. It means limiting the portion sizes of your favorite foods, unless of course your favorite foods are dark green salads with lots of veggies and no dressing. It's safe to say that most people would list other foods as their favorites meaning weight loss programs are more of an "I need a little space" relationship from favorite foods than a "I can spend every minute of the day with you" situation. And part of the trick to successfully losing weight for the long-term is to balance that relationship you have with your favorite yummies.
Since most extreme diets consist primarily of depriving the body of food and needed nutrients, the weight lost by the dieter is often a combination of fat and muscle. The weight that is then regained is generally fat only, compromising the body's fat to muscle ratio, which is extremely important to an individual's health. To maintain a healthy weight, a steady diet filled with vitamins and nutrients should be combined with consistent exercise.
"But I don't like fruits and veggies," you say? Well, then you are in quite a predicament if you are hoping to lose weight and be healthy. Granted, you could lower your caloric intake strictly through portion control and ramp up your workouts, but in the end you're body will be hungry for nutrients not being provided. While the basic math of calories burned vs. calories consumed still applies, the health part is being neglected. This can lead to cravings for fillers that will boost energy supplies or for foods providing the important nutrients. It's not always that clear cut, however. Going on cravings alone will not necessarily tell you what your body needs because, in all likelihood, poor diet has trained your body to "need" the wrong foods. Much like children, you must teach your body the difference between needs and wants.
Healthy dieting doesn't mean you have to skimp on food. It simply means that you need to consume the proper amounts of the right kinds of foods. Watch your portion sizes. Many restaurants will give customers three to four times the amount of food that is considered a healthy portion. This has led many to wrongly assume large portion sizes are healthy. Learn the appropriate portion sizes and apply them to your daily diet routine. If you are eating the correct portions of the right types of foods, there is no need to skip meals or snacks. Cutting down on portions doesn't mean going hungry. It just means making some changes to your daily diet routine. In fact, you may find that you are able to eat more frequently.
Since most extreme diets consist primarily of depriving the body of food and needed nutrients, the weight lost by the dieter is often a combination of fat and muscle. The weight that is then regained is generally fat only, compromising the body's fat to muscle ratio, which is extremely important to an individual's health. To maintain a healthy weight, a steady diet filled with vitamins and nutrients should be combined with consistent exercise.
It sounds simple enough, doesn't it? Move your body, eat less and voila! You're skinny! The reality of successfully losing weight is a bit more challenging than that. It means limiting the portion sizes of your favorite foods, unless of course your favorite foods are dark green salads with lots of veggies and no dressing. It's safe to say that most people would list other foods as their favorites meaning weight loss programs are more of an "I need a little space" relationship from favorite foods than a "I can spend every minute of the day with you" situation. And part of the trick to successfully losing weight for the long-term is to balance that relationship you have with your favorite yummies.
Since most extreme diets consist primarily of depriving the body of food and needed nutrients, the weight lost by the dieter is often a combination of fat and muscle. The weight that is then regained is generally fat only, compromising the body's fat to muscle ratio, which is extremely important to an individual's health. To maintain a healthy weight, a steady diet filled with vitamins and nutrients should be combined with consistent exercise.
"But I don't like fruits and veggies," you say? Well, then you are in quite a predicament if you are hoping to lose weight and be healthy. Granted, you could lower your caloric intake strictly through portion control and ramp up your workouts, but in the end you're body will be hungry for nutrients not being provided. While the basic math of calories burned vs. calories consumed still applies, the health part is being neglected. This can lead to cravings for fillers that will boost energy supplies or for foods providing the important nutrients. It's not always that clear cut, however. Going on cravings alone will not necessarily tell you what your body needs because, in all likelihood, poor diet has trained your body to "need" the wrong foods. Much like children, you must teach your body the difference between needs and wants.
Healthy dieting doesn't mean you have to skimp on food. It simply means that you need to consume the proper amounts of the right kinds of foods. Watch your portion sizes. Many restaurants will give customers three to four times the amount of food that is considered a healthy portion. This has led many to wrongly assume large portion sizes are healthy. Learn the appropriate portion sizes and apply them to your daily diet routine. If you are eating the correct portions of the right types of foods, there is no need to skip meals or snacks. Cutting down on portions doesn't mean going hungry. It just means making some changes to your daily diet routine. In fact, you may find that you are able to eat more frequently.
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