{"id":11872,"date":"2007-02-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2007-02-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/2007\/02\/14\/finding-the-right-weight-loss-plan-for-you\/"},"modified":"2007-02-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2007-02-14T00:00:00","slug":"finding-the-right-weight-loss-plan-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/2007\/02\/14\/finding-the-right-weight-loss-plan-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Right Weight Loss Plan for You"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Low carbohydrate, high protein, the \ngrapefruit diet \u2026 If you've decided to lose weight, the options for doing so \nmay seem overwhelming. So how can you find a weight loss plan that is right for \nyou?<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n
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Losing weight can be a daunting task – \nwhich explains the appeal of programs that promise to make weight loss easy. \nBut all too often, fad diets result not only in regaining lost pounds, but in \nputting on extra weight as well. That's because safe, effective and, most importantly, \nlong-term weight loss requires two important things:<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n
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permanent changes in the way you eat<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
making exercise a habit, not just \nsomething you do on the rare occasion when the mood strikes <\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
And these are two things that many quick \nfix diets fail to incorporate.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n
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Here are some tips for recognizing fad \ndiets or weight loss gimmicks:<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n
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It promises unrealistic results. Safe \nweight loss means no more than 2 lbs. (1 kg) per week. If you lose weight any \nfaster than that, you body could compensate by slowing down the rate at which \nit burns calories, thereby slowing weight loss and even making it easier to \ngain weight after you return to your normal eating habits.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
It requires you to purchase special \nproducts, supplements, or foods. The foods you need to lose weight sensibly – a \nbalance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and lower-fat dairy \nproducts – are all available at the grocery store. It doesn't have to be \nexpensive.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
It eliminates certain foods or even whole \nfood groups entirely. By cutting out certain foods from your diet, you risk \ncoming up short on all the vitamins and nutrients you need.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
It requires you to strictly follow a set \nplan. The less a diet plan takes into account your own personal likes and \ndislikes as well as your lifestyle, the less likely you are to stick to it. Any \ndiet plan you follow should also account for your individual nutritional \nrequirements, which can vary depending on age, activity level, and any medical \nconditions.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Here are some qualities of reliable diet \nplans:<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n
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They incorporate exercise. Burning energy \nthrough exercise means you can achieve weight loss without having to cut the \nnumber of calories you consume as drastically. As well, studies have shown \nregular exercise is one of the biggest predictors of keeping the weight off.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
They make recommendations based on sound \nscience. A safe weight-loss program makes its claims based on large-scale \nstudies that have been reviewed by reputable health care professionals.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
They meet Health Canada's daily \nrecommended intakes. It's important to make sure you are getting all the \nprotein, vitamins, and minerals you need. Because it can be difficult to meet \nyour targets while restricting calories, be sure to discuss nutritional \nsupplements with your doctor or dietitian.<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n
They include plans for maintenance. Your \nprogram should help you form the habits you need to make your weight-loss long \nterm. Remember, healthy eating is a way of life – not just a two-week plan. <\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n