Popular Weight Loss Methods: Part Two

by Angel Lynn Diamond | More from this Blogger

22 Aug 2009 06:01 AM

A diet that works is only successful as what you put into it. For different people different methods of weight loss plans work differently. The key to being successful on a weight loss program is all up to you. You have to find what works best for you and stick with it.

Below are a few details of some more popular weight loss methods:

• Atkins: Since 1972 the Atkins diet has been thriving. This diet is based on low carbohydrates. It is approximately 66 percent protein. There are four phases to the Atkins nutritional programs.

• South Beach: This very popular diet is big with celebrities. It is a three step or phase plan. The first step of the program involves carbohydrate restriction. This step lasts for approximately two weeks. The second step of the program is the reintroduction to the forbidden foods in step one. The final step in this program is maintenance. Any backsliding requires a return to step one.

• Jenny Craig: This program focuses on three areas and is customized individually. It relates to your approach to food and portion sizes. It relates to your body in the way that you approach exercise. It also relates to your mind and having a healthy attitude, as well as your motivational approach. You can sign up for the short or long-term program. This plan uses prepackaged foods available through Jenny Craig.

Although there is controversy on many weight loss programs if it works for you and is nutritionally safe then by all means use it. You have to decide on what is the best method for you to obtain successful results. Being overweight is definitely not healthy. Consult your physician on a method of weight loss that will obtain the desired results and help you to become healthy.

Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, single parenting, media, and health.

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