Weight Loss Watcher

The TruthFad diets, also known as quick fix diets are basically instant solution promising programs that claim to provide instant weight loss. Contrary to popular belief, they are not remotely the best way to lose weight and keep it off. Fad diets often promise quick weight loss or tell you to cut certain foods out of your diet. It is conceded that one may lose weight at first on one of these diets. But diets that strictly limit calories or food choices are hard to follow. Not only that, most people quickly get tired of them and regain any lost weight. It is a futile exercise and a waste of time and money.

Reason

Medically speaking fad diets are ordinarily considered unhealthy because they can not provide all of the nutrients your body needs. Over and above that, losing weight at a very rapid rate (more than 3 pounds a week after the first couple weeks) heavily increases your risk for developing gallstones (clusters of solid material in the gallbladder. This can be an extremely painful ailment, with surgery required in many cases). Diets that provide less than 800 calories per day also could result in heart rhythm abnormalities, which can be fatal.

The Correct Method

Research suggests that losing ½ to 2 pounds a week by making healthy food choices, eating moderate portions, and building physical activity into your daily life is the best way to lose weight and keep it off. If you can burn as many calories as you consume, your own metabolism will take care of the weight loss. A solid exercise program is always preferred to radical dietary changes. By adopting healthy eating and physical activity habits, you may also lower your risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.

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