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There is NO best diet plan. There are no “good” foods or “bad” foods, only high calorie and low calorie foods and beverages. The best weight loss plans for 2010 are reviewed.

I will show that the evidence from the best studies from across the world show that the weight loss is almost identical for any successful diet at the end of the first year. Whether the diet plan starts as low carb, low fat, low calorie, high protein each successful dieter after a few months almost unconsciously rejects or accepts some of the “rules” of each diet plan, making adjustments for his likes or dislikes. For example, an individual doing Weight Watchers learns how many points there are in a burger and fries, and learns that a Subway sandwich can be much lower. The Atkins dieter learns the dangers of high sugar foods and learns alternatives that are just as pleasing like nuts and cheese.

The best weight loss plan is the one that works for you. It should:

Offer foods you like
Fit into your lifestyle
Be sustainable for ever

A summary of 3 long-term studies by the best obesity experts in the world will change all of your previous concepts of how to lose weight.

Two-Year Israeli Diet Study:

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel

This trial of 3 types of diets in a well-controlled study showed that low carb, Mediterranean and low fat diets were all equally effective over 2 years. The study was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine in July 2008. The average weight loss was 7-10 lb.at the end of two year. No difference was seen in weight loss among the different diets: Weight Loss After 2 Years on the 3 Israeli Diet Plan Studies: low fat = 7.3 lb, Mediterranean = 10.1 lb.

Tufts University Study:

Journal of the American Medical Association in 2005

This is the first long-term study that compares the popular diets – Atkins, Ornish, Zone and Weight Watchers, for efficacy, safety and long-term adherence. Conducted at the Metabolism Division and Jean Mayer Center for Nutrition Research the weight loss for all groups was about the same, ranging from 11 to 16 lb. at the end of 1 year. The diet plans all reduced blood pressure and cholesterol equally and were all safe. The problem was that dietary adherence decreased progressively over time so that by the end of the year the participants had adjusted the foods to meet their preferences. This may explain the poor performance. Apparently, dieters simply cannot continue to eat foods they don’t like over long periods of time! Over two years the average weight loss was

Harvard-Pennington Research Center:

In this well-controlled study, 6 different generic Diet Plans were tested from 2004-7. Each differed in composition of the various nutrients. Here is the average weight loss: 6.9 to 7.4 lbs.

The Participants All Lost the Same Amount of Weight Despite Differences in Protein, Fat and Carb Intake!

The intense debate over what types of diets are best should be settled:

Participants in each of the different diet plans in all three studies had similar weight loss:

Improvement in blood pressure, cholesterol and blood lipids were identical in all groups in all studies.

The subjects who attended group meetings, had weekly weighings, learned to read food labels and had spousal support had the best results within each group.

Satiety, hunger and satisfaction were similar in all 3 groups in all studies.

Even modest weight loss yields significant improvements in metabolic function.

Similar control of hunger and cravings was found in each group of participants independent of the plan they followed.

Each dieter had difficulty achieving the nutrient intake required in each of the different groups, despite intensive behavioral therapy.

What These Very Important Weight Loss Studies Tell Us:

The fact that equal results were obtained with all of these plans, tells us that we have been spending far too much effort, time and money on the composition of the diet and not enough on behavioral changes. In addition, almost all of the participants reverted to their customary nutrient intake, yet still maintained their weight loss and the improvement in metabolic parameters.

Participants also reduced their waistlines by 1 to 3 inches by the end of the study. “These results show that, as long as people follow a heart-healthy, reduced-calorie diet, there is more than one nutritional approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight,” said Elizabeth G. Nabel, M.D., director, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. “This provides people who need to lose weight with the flexibility to choose an approach that they’re most likely to sustain – one that is most suited to their personal preferences and health needs.”

These three studies confirm the concept that adding extra foods or changing from one food group to another has no benefit in a weight loss plan. Those that were the most successful found plans that most suited there life styles and personal preferences.

By: Richard Lipman M.D.

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Using protocols that are well structured, HCG is a natural and effective option for weight loss.

HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) is a hormone that is produced in pregnancy. It burns fat from the mother to help nourish the fetus.

Research has shown that small doses of HCG daily can help you lose 1 to 2 pounds a day. Weight loss programs using HCG are simple to maintain and stop.

Benefits:

Using HCG for weight loss is advantageous over other weight loss programs and diets. It tackles obesity causes, like emotional eating, physiological hunger, and low metabolism.

In using HCG, a person’s relationship with eating and food are altered so results are maintained and weight loss is long term, as opposed to other diets that just focus on dealing with the symptoms. In other weight loss programs, the weight usually comes back on after the dieter returns to eating and exercising (or not) as they had prior to dieting.

People on HCG diets notice results quickly, even within days of starting the program. It also helps you lose fat in problem areas, such as the arms, below the chin, and the hips.

Other diets, since they only focus on symptoms, are not very effective of getting rid of fat in those areas. Since HCG diets are focused on the cause, weight is lost easily from those areas.

Protocol:

For most people, an HCG protocol of 30-45 days is usually enough to lose the weight you want and get into shape. Often you will lose 3-5 pounds the very first day you start the program and about one pound daily from that point on.

The great thing about being on the HCG program is that even though you cut down your caloric intake to about 500 calories a day, you don’t feel deprived or hungry. You don’t feel tired, grumpy, or lethargic like you do on other diet programs.

This is because HCG causes the body to use fat reserves to fuel the body. Anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 calories are taken from the reserves so your hunger is controlled and you keep a high level of energy.

HCG protocols usually include taking doses of HCG orally or by injections and eating organic food. It is also recommended that you perform breathing exercises and walk for an hour daily.

You can follow the protocol yourself but it is recommended to use a diet specialist who is familiar with HCG and its protocols. You can find clinics and providers through the internet.

If you are looking for a new and effective way to lose weight, check out the HCG weight loss programs. It is easy to do and gets great results.

By: Helene M Malmsio

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A 30 day weight loss plan is very attractive, especially because it only takes a short time: just 4 weeks or one month! Surely, anyone who wishes to lose weight so bad can stick to a 30-day plan better than a a year-long plan. However attractive a 30 day weight loss plan could be, there is still the question of how much truth (or pain) there actually is in these programs.

Most 30 day weight loss plan claim that you can lose 20 to 30 pounds in 30 days. One of the more attractive tag lines is “losing a pound a day.” While it is possible to lose weight in these programs, in reality, the weight that you will be losing is mostly water weight. It is unlikely that you will be burning body fats in a 30 day weight loss plan.

A pound of body fat actually contains 3,500 calories; so for you to be able to lose a pound of fat, you need to burn 3,500 calories more than what you eat. The average person however, burns about 2000 calories per day. Thus, the only way to burn the stored fat is to take in fewer calories than you use or to become more physically active so that you use up more calories than you consume. If you are about 180 pounds, simple arithmetic shows that you need to burn an extra 1,500 calories a day (besides the 2,000 average). This means that if you stick with a 30 day plan, you would have to ride a bicycle 5 hours a day, every day for a whole month, while fasting.

The truth is, a 30 day weight loss plan is temporary at best, you will gain much of the weight back once you get off the program. To keep the weight off, you need to make changes to your eating habits and physical activity; changes that you can follow for the rest of your life. This largely exceeds a 30 day plan.

By: Phillip England

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Are you looking for the perfect weight loss plans that are almost guaranteed to tear the fat away from your body, revealing that slimmer, sexier new you beneath? If so, then listen up, as I’m going to show you 3 easy ways that can help you find the perfect fat shredding weight loss plan for you!

#1 – Is the Method Completely Safe and Natural?

This is one of the first questions you should ask yourself when shopping around for weight loss plans. It’s not worth the health risks to take diet pills and other risky supplements or to go on nutrient defying diets that practically make you starve yourself to lose weight. The health risks in the long run can have you in worse shape than you are now!

Don’t put your health at risk to lose a couple pounds! Do it the right way – look for a plan that is completely safe and natural.

#2 – Will You Be Able to Maintain the Weight After the Diet?

The number one problem people have after going on diets is that they can’t adjust well to normal eating habits. This is why so many people gain weight back after they their “diet” is complete.

What you need instead is a solid plan that isn’t just a diet, but a lifestyle change. You want to be able to not only lose weight, but maintain that weight loss long after you’ve made the commitment to change your lifestyle! Find a plan that offers longevity, rather than short term results.

#3 – Is It a Plan That Has Already Proven Results?

Without proof, a weight loss plan is nothing more than a flash in the pan. To help you decide whether or not a plan is right for you, it’s best to see if there are other people who have used the diet and have gotten results from it. If you see actual results from others, it’s a safe bet that by following it correctly, you can see some results as well.

Make sure that you find a weight loss plan that will work for anyone. This is also important. Proven results + works for anyone = a perfect weight loss plan!

By: Janice Andrews

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Planning to loose weight is very important like planning to gain weight. To loose weight, we need to have a well planned “way of life”. Loosing weight or gaining weight or maintaining weight is however a difficult task. But I believe that a planned way of life can help you better solve the weight problems.

To loose your weight effectively you need to have the following plans set up in your mind. You need to get in to a healthy eating mindset. You need to believe and say yourself that, I CAN LOSE WEIGHT, I WILL LOSE WEIGHT, I WILL GET A HEALTHY STARTING RIGHT NOW! It is very important that you need to be in a very healthy mindset. You need to get the positive energy out of it which can burn out a good percent of fat in your body.

You may need some help to attain a healthy mind set. It doesn’t mean that you are weak to help yourself or it is not a weakness to admit that you need help. You may need the help of a trained doctor, a dietitian or a personal trainer or simple a network of friends who can help you. So if you have tried by yourself and not seeing the light in the tunnel, you can definitely get the help you a family physician.

Motivation to lose weight or get healthier is going to be completely up to you! Whether you are just trying to lose a few pounds to go to your high school class reunion or you are trying to lose fifty pounds so that you can be a healthy person and play with your children… You need to find a motivation.

Once you have a motivation, set attainable goals. Set goals that you know you can achieve. In other words, don’t try to lose five pounds in one week. One or two pounds per week is a small, attainable goal.

Also, plan to reward yourself when you have reached your goal. For instance, if your motivation is to shed ten pounds to go to your class reunion, then reward yourself with a new outfit to wear to the reunion. Or, if your motivation is to lose 50 pounds so that you will feel healthier, plan one fun day going to an amusement park when you have reached your goal weight.

By: Cijomon Markose

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Following diet plans that work is vital if you want to lose weight effectively. There are many different plans out there that claim you can lose weight, but you either have to spend a lot of money, they are unhealthy for you or they really don’t work well.

Fortunately, there are some good diet plans that work that are healthy, will help you to lose weight fast and don’t require you to spend outrageous amounts of money on abnormal food products.

Diets work best when you combine 2 diets into one. That is to combine the detox diet with a healthy diet. Before you begin any diet plan it is a good idea to do a detox diet. The minimum amount of time you should do a detox diet is 48 hours, but to get the best benefits of a detox you need to follow the diet for 4 to 6 weeks.

A detox diet means that you are cleansing out your body of toxins. If your body is full of toxins it has a harder time converting fat into energy and losing weight. When you detox you need to mainly eat fruits and vegetables. But you can have small portions of beans, fish or poultry, and whole grains.

You cannot have carbohydrates- this is bread, pasta or rice- sugar, fatty foods, processed foods and dairy foods. Each one of these foods can disrupt the process of the detox diet. But once the detox is completed you can return to eating some of these foods. While you detox make sure that you drink 8 to 10 glasses of water and you can have unsweetened fruit juices.

After you complete a detox diet you need to start a diet that is healthy and easy to follow. But make sure that you look for these certain things when searching for diet plans that work:

- Your diet should include drinking a lot of water and unsweetened fruit juices.

- Your diet has you eating a high amount of protein, slow-digestion carbohydrates and fiber.

- Eating small meals and healthy low-fat snacks

- Diets that have a high amount of fruits and vegetables

It is important that you drink a lot of water. Too often we think that we are hungry when in reality we are really thirsty. Before eating drink a glass of water. This will help to partially fill up your stomach so that you can’t eat as much food. This will help you so that you don’t overeat and eat foods that can cause you to gain any more weight.

If you think that you are hungry for a snack, drink a glass of water. If after 30 minutes you are still hungry then you know you really are hungry and allow yourself a small nutritious snack.

By eating foods that have a lot protein, fiber and low-digestion carbohydrates you can keep full longer. When you eat these foods your body takes a longer time to digest them and it makes you feel like you are full for a longer time. This helps you avoid snacking and overeating.

By eating smaller portions and more often throughout the day you can keep your metabolism boosted. It is important to keep your metabolism high. If you don’t then your metabolism can slow between meals and not properly digest your food, causing your body to make more fat.

Diet plans that work have high amounts of fruits and vegetables. This gives your body a boost in vitamins that can help your body to properly digest food and eliminate fats. By following a diet plan that works you can lose weight more effectively, quickly and you can still be healthy.

By: N. Owens

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