Ever catch yourself saying, “Dieting never works for me” or “I can’t lose weight, I”ll give up.”
Have you ever given consideration of different forms of diets rather than having an assumption that all types of dieting don’t work? It’s not about cutting dessert out of your meal or eating fewer carbohydrates. There are much more factors to consider for a healthy diet, and it starts with consistency and good eating habits.
The major contributors to losing weight are dieting (75%), and exercise (25%). It’s easier to cut down the calories rather than to burn them off. Hence it is necessary for you to strive for a leaner and a strict diet plan that works for you which will show its promising effects in the long run.
As everyone’s body type is different, each individual diet plan will be different. So if you’ve tried one form of dieting but has shown no results, there could be alternative options that might work better for you. There isn’t a single secret key that works for everyone, so it all comes down to understanding your own body type and knowing what works or what doesn’t. Learn about some major kind of diet as mentioned below:
Ketosis is the process when the body burns fat for fuel. A standard diet consists of carbs, but if there is a minimal intake of carbohydrates (20 grams a day), the body will burn fat instead of sugar for energy.
+Useful treatment of obesity
+Effective for patients with epilepsy
+Stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces inflammation
-Feeling a lack of motivation and irritability
-Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
-May end up eating unhealthy fats
There are various types and extremities to this diet, but most are lacto-ovo vegetarians who do not eat animal-based foods (except for eggs, dairy, and honey). Studies have proven that vegetarians have lower body weight, suffer less from diseases, and have a longer life expectancy.
+Lower risk of obesity
+Cholesterol free
+Increase in antioxidants
-May not have proper nutrients (protein, calcium, zinc, whole grains)
-Lack of protein
Dr. Axe invented this diet which contains only unprocessed foods without additional additives. This diet has been around since the 1800s. There are various types, but overall most foods have not been pasteurized, homogenized, or produced with chemicals.
+Reduce acidity in the body
+Low sodium and free from added sugars
+High in fiber
+Lowers chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer
+Ensure vital digestive enzymes
+Feel more full and satisfy cravings
-Harmful to people with a sensitive digestive system
-Could lead to bloating and gas
-Potentially overdoing it on healthy fats
-Not getting enough protein
Eating daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. helps in controlling the amount of calories you eat. This 8-hour intermittent fasting focuses on the time you consume and not what you eat. It can potentially contribute to improve overall health, lower blood pressure, and lose weight.
+Less calorie consumption
+Lower insulin levels to stimulate fat-burning
+Boosts metabolic rate
+Lower risk of Type II diabetes
+Reduce stress and oxidative inflammation in the body
-Risky for people with previous or current eating disorder (could lead to binge-purge eating mentality)
-Fasting can cause stress to the body
-Might rely on increased caffeine
-Could lead to food intolerances and inflammation
A weight loss program by Dr. Robert Atkins focuses on high protein and fat, and low on carbohydrates. There are four phases to this diet: induction, balancing, pre-maintenance, and lifetime maintenance.
+More efficient in the long-term
+Improves health conditions
+More control over appetite
-Symptoms of a headache, nausea, weakness, or fatigue
-Strict dieting
Overall, it depends on your own body type and the selected type of diet that helps in giving you positive results. Give it a try, but don’t forget that life and dieting are all about balance! Lots of these diet plans could pose a social situation like eating out or trying new foods, so remember that one cheat meal can ruin your progress. Take these different diet plans in moderation and discover what works best for you!
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