Free Weight Loss Programs

The march to health and fitness is raging and a lot of people are getting in on the act. Some people do it in order to have a sexy body, some people do it because they are embarrassed about their body as it is now, while others do it just to remain fit and healthy. Because of this, there are hundreds of fitness programs on the Internet, in gyms, spas and fitness centres all over the world. Some are very – so dear that you will lose weight quickly, just because you have to work hard to earn the money to pay for these fitness programs.

One might not have to go to the gym or the spa or any fitness center and spend much just to slim down and obtain that longed for beautiful body. There are many books available in the bookstores] offering weight loss programs which are easy and free. However, the books are not though. These weight loss programs, or diet plans are gaining immense popularity because of their publicity, testimonials and reviews and you may be confused as to exactly which one to follow. So before choosing which weight loss plan to follow, try reading the following precis of the most popular diet programs out today.

The Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins: This weight loss program promotes a high protein diet and fewer carbohydrates. You can feast on vegetables and meat but must not eat bread and pasta. You are not restricted on your fat consumption so it is all right to pour on the (correct) salad dressing and freely spread on the butter. However, during the diet, some people may find themselves short on fibre and high on fat and cholesterol. Grains and fruits are also severely limited.

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The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet plan also advocates a low carbohydrate diet. It recommends eating meat, vegetables and fruit, dairy and grain products. however, warns against taking in too many carbohydrates. So-called "Reward Meals" can be rather high in fats and saturated fats.

Choose to Lose: by Dr. Goor. Restricts fat intake. You are given a "fat" budget and you are given free reign on how to spend it. It does not pressure the individual to regulate his carbohydrate consumption. Eating meat and poultry as well as low-fat dairy and seafood is no problem. You may also eat vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta. This weight loss plan is fairly healthy, because it recommends healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as saturated fats. Watch your triglyceride levels though. If they are high, cut down on the carbohydrates and eat more unsaturated fats.

The DASH Diet. Recommends eating a fairly moderate amount of fat and protein but a great deal of carbohydrates. It was initially created to reduce blood pressure. The diet plan follows the pyramid food guide and encourages a high intake of whole wheat grains and fruit and vegetables and low-fat dairy. However, some dieters think it advises too much eating to create a significant weight loss.

Eat More, Weigh Less: by Dr. Ornish. Mostly a vegetarian fare and low-fat program. Warns to watch out for low-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet program is poor in calcium and restricts the consumption of healthy foods like seafood and lean poultry.

Eat Right for Your Type: This scheme is quite interesting because it centres its advice on your blood group. For instance, it advises plenty of meat for people with the blood type O. However, diet programs for some blood types are nutritionally unbalanced and too low in calories. Furthermore, just for the record, there is no proof that blood type can affect dietary requirements.

The Pritkin Principle: It focuses on cutting back on the number of calories by eating 'wet' foods that make you feel full. It recommends eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy, which it says is OK, although it also restricts protein sources to lean meat, seafood and poultry. It is healthy because it provides low amounts of saturated fats and high amounts of vegetables and fruits. However, it is low on calcium and limits lean protein sources.

Volumetrics: It provides for consuming fewer calories. It recommends about the same foodstuffs as Pritkin but restricts fatty food and grain foodstuffs like popcorn, pretzels and crackers. This plan is reasonably healthy given the high amounts of fruit and vegetables. It also recommends eating fewer calories and saturated fats.

The Zone: It is moderately low on carbohydrates but moderately high on proteins. It encourages low-fat protein foods such as fish and chicken plus vegetables, fruits and grains. It is also a healthy diet but lacking in grains and calcium.

Weight Watchers: They recommend high carbohydrate meals, but are moderate on fats and proteins. A very healthy diet program and very flexible too. It allows the dieter to devise his own meals rather than offering recipes, although there are Weight Watchers' TV dinners in the supermarkets.

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