Do you find weight loss challenging?
You lose weight, you gain weight, you lose again, and the cycle continues!
If you want to break out of that cycle once and for all, you need to start focusing on a way of eating that you can continue for life, rather than opting for a short term fix.
Let’s face it you’ll get short term results from short term diets!
So, to save you the hassle, we’ll take a look at 3 weight loss diets that simply don’t work, and why:
#1 Low carb diets
Low carb plan focus is on reducing, or removing, carbohydrate from the diet, and increasing protein intake. A few examples include the South Beach diet, the Zone diet, and the Atkins plan.
Problems:
- Difficult to stick with long term
- Initial rapid weight loss is rarely maintained.
- Reduced intake of carbohydrate eventually leads to protein being used for energy.
- Lack of fibre can lead to constipation.
- Can be high in saturated fat, which is proven to be bad for heart health.
#2 Meal replacement plans
These diets advocate substituting real food with shakes or soups. A few examples include the Slim Fast plan, Celebrity Slim, and the Tony Ferguson diet.
Problems:
- Difficult to stick with long term
- This is a quick fix solution, and not a good option if you want to change eating habits for life.
- It won’t teach you anything about healthy food, or portion control.
- Weight is normally gained back again when the diet is stopped.
#3 Very low calorie diets
These diets are extremely restrictive, often focusing on a single food or food group. Examples include the Grapefruit Diet, the Cabbage Soup Diet, and the Chicken Soup Diet.
Problems:
- Difficult to stick with long term
- Excluding whole food groups is extremely dangerous and unhealthy.
