JardinPrayer
September 23rd 2010, 02:42 PM
I'm working on an article for my website on various diets and their effectiveness, popularity, and possible dangers. I'd really appreciate it if you would participate here and let me know if you've tried any of these or would like to suggest I review another plan. If you provide a link, that'd be awesome.
Here are some of the diet plans I'm reviewing with brief descriptions from the websites I've linked to :
Caloric Cycling (http://www.ultimatefatburner.com/every-other-day-diet.html)
Basically, if you reduce calories too much, the body's metabolic rate slows down and inhibits your ability to lose weight. But at the same time, you must reduce your caloric consumption or there's no way you can burn off those unsightly love handles.The key therefore, is to trick the body into believing calories are not being restricted, when in fact they are.
You do this by cycling your calories.
For example, for two days, you eat slightly more calories than your body requires. Then you eat less for two days, more for a single day, and less for two more days. Over the course of a week, you end up eating fewer calories than you need, resulting in a caloric deficit, and therefore, weight loss.
Since the body's metabolism is always kept "guessing" it never slows down to adapt to a
calorie-restrictive diet, and the weight continues to come off.
The Fit Yummy Mummy Program (http://www.ultimatefatburner.com/fit-yummy-mummy-review.html)
The program is 16-weeks long and is divided into 4 phases of dieting—and you'll complete each one 4 times during the duration of the program...
Preparation phase:
Application phase:
Supercharge phase:
Troubleshoot phase: What's interesting about this diet is each phase does not incorporate different foods, carb cycling, calorie levels or anything like that. Instead, each phase introduces you to 7 of the "28 key habits for a Fit and Yummy Lifestyle". For example, in the first phase (i.e. the Preparation phase), three of the habits include...
Focusing on portion size
Writing regularly in your journal
Eating every 3 hours The idea is that if you make a point of adopting 1 or 2 habits from each phase of the diet (and remember, you cycle through the 4 phases 4 times) at the end of the 16 weeks you'll have picked up all the "good" habits necessary for sustaining a "yummy mummy lifestyle."
The diet itself is pretty straight forward and non-controversial; eat small meals—each consisting of a lean protein source, plenty of vegetables and/or fruits, and some whole grains—every 3 hours.
HCG Hormone/Very Low Calorie Diet (http://www.hcgmedical.com/weightloss/index.html)
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (http://www.myhcgmedical.com/e/landing_sub.php?lan=HCG%20Medical&kw=Diet%20Info) (HCG) is a pregnancy hormone that is produced by the embryo soon after it is conceived. When produced during pregnancy, HCG is meant to help the corpus luteum intact. The corpus luteum, which is part of the ovary, is integral in maintaining production of the progesterone that is an important component of human pregnancy. In addition to preventing the disintegration of the corpus luteum, researchers believe that HCG provides pregnant women with extra immunity during pregnancy.
The high levels of HCG that are produced during pregnancy have no negative effects on the pregnant woman's body. In fact, doctors have used HCG for many years in order to help women experiencing hormonal issues or fertility problems. More recently, however, researchers have found that HCG shots (http://www.hcgmedical.com/ourprogram/index.html) can actually help the body burn more fat and can be used to aid in weight loss when combined with a healthy low calorie diet.
Several other positive side effects have also become associated with HCG therapy. These include:
Increased energy without experience a sense of nervousness
Clearer thought processes
Improved sleep at night
Feeling less irritable
Please Note: I'm not reviewing programs like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, or Nutri-System, and would prefer not to open a dialogue on those particular types of plans here. I'm also not looking at The Atkins Diet or The South Beach Diet, though discussion about carbohydrate restriction, calorie restriction, and glycemic index in general are all welcome.
Look forward to hearing your thoughts and thanks!
Here are some of the diet plans I'm reviewing with brief descriptions from the websites I've linked to :
Caloric Cycling (http://www.ultimatefatburner.com/every-other-day-diet.html)
Basically, if you reduce calories too much, the body's metabolic rate slows down and inhibits your ability to lose weight. But at the same time, you must reduce your caloric consumption or there's no way you can burn off those unsightly love handles.The key therefore, is to trick the body into believing calories are not being restricted, when in fact they are.
You do this by cycling your calories.
For example, for two days, you eat slightly more calories than your body requires. Then you eat less for two days, more for a single day, and less for two more days. Over the course of a week, you end up eating fewer calories than you need, resulting in a caloric deficit, and therefore, weight loss.
Since the body's metabolism is always kept "guessing" it never slows down to adapt to a
calorie-restrictive diet, and the weight continues to come off.
The Fit Yummy Mummy Program (http://www.ultimatefatburner.com/fit-yummy-mummy-review.html)
The program is 16-weeks long and is divided into 4 phases of dieting—and you'll complete each one 4 times during the duration of the program...
Preparation phase:
Application phase:
Supercharge phase:
Troubleshoot phase: What's interesting about this diet is each phase does not incorporate different foods, carb cycling, calorie levels or anything like that. Instead, each phase introduces you to 7 of the "28 key habits for a Fit and Yummy Lifestyle". For example, in the first phase (i.e. the Preparation phase), three of the habits include...
Focusing on portion size
Writing regularly in your journal
Eating every 3 hours The idea is that if you make a point of adopting 1 or 2 habits from each phase of the diet (and remember, you cycle through the 4 phases 4 times) at the end of the 16 weeks you'll have picked up all the "good" habits necessary for sustaining a "yummy mummy lifestyle."
The diet itself is pretty straight forward and non-controversial; eat small meals—each consisting of a lean protein source, plenty of vegetables and/or fruits, and some whole grains—every 3 hours.
HCG Hormone/Very Low Calorie Diet (http://www.hcgmedical.com/weightloss/index.html)
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (http://www.myhcgmedical.com/e/landing_sub.php?lan=HCG%20Medical&kw=Diet%20Info) (HCG) is a pregnancy hormone that is produced by the embryo soon after it is conceived. When produced during pregnancy, HCG is meant to help the corpus luteum intact. The corpus luteum, which is part of the ovary, is integral in maintaining production of the progesterone that is an important component of human pregnancy. In addition to preventing the disintegration of the corpus luteum, researchers believe that HCG provides pregnant women with extra immunity during pregnancy.
The high levels of HCG that are produced during pregnancy have no negative effects on the pregnant woman's body. In fact, doctors have used HCG for many years in order to help women experiencing hormonal issues or fertility problems. More recently, however, researchers have found that HCG shots (http://www.hcgmedical.com/ourprogram/index.html) can actually help the body burn more fat and can be used to aid in weight loss when combined with a healthy low calorie diet.
Several other positive side effects have also become associated with HCG therapy. These include:
Increased energy without experience a sense of nervousness
Clearer thought processes
Improved sleep at night
Feeling less irritable
Please Note: I'm not reviewing programs like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, or Nutri-System, and would prefer not to open a dialogue on those particular types of plans here. I'm also not looking at The Atkins Diet or The South Beach Diet, though discussion about carbohydrate restriction, calorie restriction, and glycemic index in general are all welcome.
Look forward to hearing your thoughts and thanks!