Celebrities for the most part have tremendous pressure on their shoulders to be the best and look the best. They resort to all kinds of fad diets to keep them in check for the world to scrutinize. Low carbs, fat free foods, low calories and a lot of perspiration. Is this the life you deem normal and accepted? Constantly thinking about your next meal, your next workout or your next weigh in? It's exhausting just to think about it. Most stars will admit this lifestyle isn't your typical dream life, but it doesn't seem to deter them one bit, so what can the girl next door do? Follow the next diet trend and hope this time your hard work will pay off? I've been on this ride many times and have been unsuccessful. So why have all these diets failed us? Let's look at some common diet fads.
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?
Sugar and Starch are what fuels the body and the brain with much needed energy. Without these important carbohydrates, your body suffers from cumbersome symptoms such as fatigue, headaches and hunger pangs. Diets that herald eating low carb foods like Atkins and the Zone set you up for failure because as humans, we are not designed to live without carbs. Although initially, the weight loss is rapid, you're soon faced with unsurmountable cravings that lead you to the "junk" cupboard or the drive-thru at some fast food restaurant for a quick carb fix. The World Health Organization suggests our food intake comprise of at least 55-75% carbs. Anything lower and your body starts to react, leaving you feeling ill. Is this how you want to live the rest of your life?
Another popular myth that I'd like to dispel right now is the fat free theory. Don't fall for this trap! Fat free means just that - fat free. Foods that have no fats are still loaded with sugar and carbs and both of these when eaten in excess will add inches to your waistline. Your body needs fat to sustain optimal health, so instead of cutting out fat completely, opt for low fat and low sugar foods instead. Does all this mean that dieting is useless? Not at all, in fact, the word diet simply implies a food regimen that one follows and not necessarily a regimen which one is trying to lose weight, although that is how it is perceived. When you think of it, we're all on diets, even athletes. The idea is to find something that will fit your lifestyle and particular needs. - 15255
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?
Sugar and Starch are what fuels the body and the brain with much needed energy. Without these important carbohydrates, your body suffers from cumbersome symptoms such as fatigue, headaches and hunger pangs. Diets that herald eating low carb foods like Atkins and the Zone set you up for failure because as humans, we are not designed to live without carbs. Although initially, the weight loss is rapid, you're soon faced with unsurmountable cravings that lead you to the "junk" cupboard or the drive-thru at some fast food restaurant for a quick carb fix. The World Health Organization suggests our food intake comprise of at least 55-75% carbs. Anything lower and your body starts to react, leaving you feeling ill. Is this how you want to live the rest of your life?
Another popular myth that I'd like to dispel right now is the fat free theory. Don't fall for this trap! Fat free means just that - fat free. Foods that have no fats are still loaded with sugar and carbs and both of these when eaten in excess will add inches to your waistline. Your body needs fat to sustain optimal health, so instead of cutting out fat completely, opt for low fat and low sugar foods instead. Does all this mean that dieting is useless? Not at all, in fact, the word diet simply implies a food regimen that one follows and not necessarily a regimen which one is trying to lose weight, although that is how it is perceived. When you think of it, we're all on diets, even athletes. The idea is to find something that will fit your lifestyle and particular needs. - 15255
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