METHODS OF WEIGHT LOSS THAT WON'T WORK

 

 

Undoubtedly, there are many workout routines and diet patterns that promise maximum weight loss with minimum effort, but one thing is sure, some of these tips don't work, and even if they work, the side effects might be detrimental to your health. So you need to be very careful and consult your general practitioner before starting any weight loss program. You need to be very careful with the kind of diet you implement especially when your weight is associated with an ailment. To keep away from wasting time and money on things that may not work for you in the end, here are some things that may not work for your weight loss and the suggested alternatives that will work for you long term.

 

GOING FAT AND SUGAR-FREE

 

 

Regardless of the detrimental effect of excess fat in the body, the intake of fat is not entirely unhealthy. In fact, fat is among the required food nutrients the body needs to remain healthy. On the other hand, you might be avoiding sugar while exposing yourself to fat, or avoiding fat and exposing yourself to more sugar. In fact, sugar-free products may have artificial sweeteners which will also contribute to more weight gain. Even sugar-free drinks contain substances that enhance the taste which in turn may lead to exposure to more sugar. The

synthetic fat-free or sugar-free products don't work. It often exposes you to unhealthy eating, as you consume more chemicals, instead of the sugar or fat. Instead, stick to your natural organic products, to lose weight and cultivate good health.

 

LOADING UP ON PROTEIN

 

 

We've all made the mistake of thinking that too much protein will reduce the rate at which we eat and consequently the fat level. In fact, just feeding on protein foods means that you are depriving your body of other essential nutrients such as fat and carbohydrate. Regardless of the need to lose weight, you need a balanced diet to stay healthy and maintain optimum weight. No single nutrient is good for you in excess. You cannot just focus on one food group. You need to strike a balance to gain the strength to perform the exercise necessary to lose fat.

 

COUNTING CALORIES

 

 

Do you think that the higher the calorie levels you consume, the higher the fat realised? If yes, then you've been thinking all wrong. Good nutrition does not always mean cutting down on every calorie and avoiding the intake. It may surprise you to know that not all calories are the same and the quality of calories that enter your body will affect the calories already in you. Also, the timing of calorie intake will both affect your body function. Some calories

from different fruit types or food affect your body differently since they cause mixed reactions in the body. You need to understand the differences between empty and quality calories. Sticking to healthy foods is your best bet when it comes to taking quality calories, and you won't need to control or count your calories.

 

STAYING AWAY FROM SNACKS

 

 

Staying away from snacks does not mean cutting down on them entirely. Avoiding uncontrolled snacking will keep you healthy and away from the consumption of unnecessary diets but you need to have a controlled pattern of snacking, and you will be alright. Just like any addiction, taking a few will help you make better nutritional choices than cutting down entirely today and finding yourself snacking mindlessly tomorrow. There are healthy nutritious meals, stick to them, and you won't need to try too hard in avoiding bites for the sake of losing weight.

 

LOW-CALORIE DIETS

 

 

Although in the history of weight loss programs and diets, most of them consist of foods with lower or controlled calories. Controlled dieting is useless if you cannot control your body to adapt to the particular type of diet without the need to relapse or going towards junk or other unhealthy foods. These diets often expose the body to starvation and lower your metabolism. The problem will

stop once you begin to take regular diets which are filled with reasonable calories. The wise thing is to choose only the foods that correspond with your body needs and health requirement.

 

GETTING RID OF DAIRY

 

 

Why are all the dairy products including ice cream, cheese, and milk, blacklisted by most dieters? The body needs milk too, and the body needs it in a high proportion. In fact, the body burns fat at a high rate when there is enough supply of calcium to the body. Lack of calcium allows for the production of fat, making you gain weight while trying to lose some. Make sure you include dairy in your shopping, even if it has to be low-fat.

 

DETOXING

 

 

Detox is an extreme measure taken in an attempt to clean out the body of toxins, especially the liver. Detox products are aimed at keeping the colon clean, but according to experts, all these products are nonsense. Your kidneys and liver are around to do all the necessary cleansing. These detox diets are juices which may contain sugar, and might not be suitable for your weight level.

 

SKIPPING BREAKFAST

 

 

Every enlightened person knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You can't keep on skipping breakfast just because you need to lose weight. Taking light food in the morning will be a lot better than completely

missing the meal. Because once you skip breakfast, you might end up eating more in the afternoon, which might ultimately lead to binge eating, also resulting in the consumption of foods that will increase your fat level. More significant portions of lunch and wanting to eat again before dinner are all the effects of skipping breakfast.

 

CRASH DIET

 

 

Crash diet does more harm to the body than good. You cannot fit into that dress by the end of the week if you can't fit into it now. Changing your food intake or diet to fruits or vegetables is not good for the body system. Your diet program should be chosen wisely. Regardless of the modification, you need to select a diet plan that consists of all the essential nutrients and classes of food required and a definite amount. Your aim should be to have your body function properly. If you expose yourself to foods without calories, your body will find it difficult to burn calories once you come back to your normal diet again.

 

EATING OUT

 

 

Eating out and feasting on massive calorie foods one day a week may not do your body any good. Compared to homemade foods, restaurant foods have more calories, and you won't even know how much you are consuming until you're done. According to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, women who eat home cooked food lose more weight

than those who eat out once a week at restaurants. You can limit your dining out to at least once a month, and you will be able to balance between an actual weight loss and achieving the health you desire.