Fad Diets (Beware)

Do you know what a fad diet is?  Have any of you either been seduced into thinking you could lose weight quickly in safe healthy way?  Well....listen to what i have to tell you about fad diets.

Fad diets are the type of diet that guarantees quick results for the client usually it is in supplement form or taking out of the major food groups, or the good old grapefruit diet etc. etc. Fad diets are NOT supported by scientific research; the claims made regarding the product or the diet are not proven to be healthful or effective over the long term.  Most fad diets are unmanageable, and the short term weight loss is usually gained back once the person no longer follows the diet or takes the supplement. 

How do you recognize a fad diets well read the following:

1. Recommend eliminating or limiting certain foods or food groups.
2.  Claim weight loss of greater than 1 to 2 lbs per week.
3.  Sound too good to be true.
4.  Promise that you will not have to modify your diet at all, meaning that you can eat unhealthy foods and still lose the weight.
5.  Have dramatic pictures, exaggerated statements, and claims.
6.  Necessitate that you must buy the product in bulk, purchase the meal plan or shakes or attend seminars.
7.  Have studies that are not reviewed by other researchers.

Remember, there is NO quick and EASY way to lose weight and get healthy.  It is a commitment to yourself and the time you are willing to spend on yourself!!!!!  Remember YOU are IMPORTANT!!!!!  Eating healthy foods (lean proteins, low fat dairy, good wholesome carbs - grains, nuts, seeds fruits, vegetables) all in moderation and moving your body daily whether it be for planned exercise or just good old fashioned physical movement (raking, shoveling, cutting the grass, up and down stairs in your house, vacuuming, dancing) all these things are so great for your body.

You are only given ONE body in your whole lifetime....please do the best to take care of YOU!!!!!!