Diet Information:The South Beach DietWritten by Jason Hulott
Developed by cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston, this diet first became popular in Miami. It was developed into book form, and is now a worldwide best seller. The weight loss advice focuses on a healthy balance between good carbohydrates and fats. The idea is to decrease ‘bad’ carbs (eg baked goods and soft drinks) to help you metabolise what you eat better. The South Beach dietary programme also claims to improve insulin resistance, leading to weight loss. While there are three phases to plan – first of which is about banishing your carvings and, to some, can be daunting - this diet plan aims to change your dietary lifestyle. The last phase is meant to change way you eat forever. While for first two weeks of plan you are not allowed bread, rice potatoes etc, for most of diet you'll eat normal-size helpings of meat, poultry and fish as well as vegetables, eggs, cheese, and nuts.
| | Diet Information: Weight WatchersWritten by Jason Hulott
Weight Watchers is one of World's most popular weight loss programmes and has been around since 1960s. The concept of Weight Watchers is not to offer a "quick-fix" solution to weight related problems, but more about adopting a healthier eating plan (that also will help you lose, then maintain your new, weight).The Weight Watchers programme is about developing a healthy lifestyle, includes mental, emotional, and physical health. The dietary programme is a lot about group support and you are expected to attend regular meetings for weigh-ins and motivation. Most foods are allowed, each of which has a point value. When you attend your first meeting, you will be given an amount of points you are allowed to consume every day. Some types of physical exercise will cancel out some of points consumed, so more exercise you get, in theory, more you can eat!
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