Facts, Lies and Bad Diets
We look up to celebrities in this country " for their fame, their fashion sense and in many cases, their bodies. It's well known that some of the names which are household words to us are people who have a lot of pressure to keep looking their best at all times. They use fad diets and really every means to keep them presentable for the constant scrutiny they undergo. Low fat, low carbs, low calories and a lot of exercise " is this really a normal lifestyle? Always conscious of the next meal, their next workout and of course, the next weigh-in. It's exhausting and I should know " I've tried to live this way myself and I can tell you that it really didn't work. Why do all of these diets fail? Here is a little insight on why many of these fad diets fail miserably.
Carbohydrates are the sugars and starches which fuel the body. You need carbs to stay in good health and even to survive! The WHO tells us that between 55-75% of your calories should be from carbohydrates. Low carb diets like Atkins and the Zone rob you of these essential nutrients, resulting in quick weight loss, but also fatigue and hunger pangs. While you will lose weight in the first couple of weeks, your body will eventually crash. You'll have to choose between your health and the diet. If you're sick, is there any point in being thin?
With low carb diets debunked, let's look at another fad diet. Eating "good" carbs. These carbs (or so they say) healthy and help you lose weight " however, these "good" carbs are also calorie-dense. They have a lot more nutritional value than do refined foods, but calories are calories " you aren't going to lose weight eating huge portions of whole wheat pasta. You can only burn so many calories in a day, so it really doesn't matter if you eat just good carbs; you will gain weight if you eat more than you can expend, simple as that. Why can some people eat more than others and not gain weight? There are two reasons " they eat their carbs evenly throughout the day and of course, metabolic rate is also a factor.
A fat free diet is also a poor choice. Many think that fat free means a leaner me, however, more often then not, these foods are loaded with sugar which is stored into fat. Don't fall for the line that honey is better than sugar either; they are both calorie rich, regardless of the source. Go for foods which are low in sugar (and low calorie) instead of foods which are fat free.Are diets a waste of time then? They are if you don't know how your body processes food into energy and how your body uses calories. If you want to learn to eat right and look great, do your research and find something that fits your lifestyle and tastes. If you fall off the wagon, just get right back on it and never give up. You may never get the celebrity body of your dreams, but I'm betting that if you can get to your ideal weight, be more energetic and healthy, you will be thrilled with the new you. - 17273
Carbohydrates are the sugars and starches which fuel the body. You need carbs to stay in good health and even to survive! The WHO tells us that between 55-75% of your calories should be from carbohydrates. Low carb diets like Atkins and the Zone rob you of these essential nutrients, resulting in quick weight loss, but also fatigue and hunger pangs. While you will lose weight in the first couple of weeks, your body will eventually crash. You'll have to choose between your health and the diet. If you're sick, is there any point in being thin?
With low carb diets debunked, let's look at another fad diet. Eating "good" carbs. These carbs (or so they say) healthy and help you lose weight " however, these "good" carbs are also calorie-dense. They have a lot more nutritional value than do refined foods, but calories are calories " you aren't going to lose weight eating huge portions of whole wheat pasta. You can only burn so many calories in a day, so it really doesn't matter if you eat just good carbs; you will gain weight if you eat more than you can expend, simple as that. Why can some people eat more than others and not gain weight? There are two reasons " they eat their carbs evenly throughout the day and of course, metabolic rate is also a factor.
A fat free diet is also a poor choice. Many think that fat free means a leaner me, however, more often then not, these foods are loaded with sugar which is stored into fat. Don't fall for the line that honey is better than sugar either; they are both calorie rich, regardless of the source. Go for foods which are low in sugar (and low calorie) instead of foods which are fat free.Are diets a waste of time then? They are if you don't know how your body processes food into energy and how your body uses calories. If you want to learn to eat right and look great, do your research and find something that fits your lifestyle and tastes. If you fall off the wagon, just get right back on it and never give up. You may never get the celebrity body of your dreams, but I'm betting that if you can get to your ideal weight, be more energetic and healthy, you will be thrilled with the new you. - 17273
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