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| Diet Plans There are as many
diets out there today, as are there poor diets/lifestyles that made us
overweight. Below are a few "practical eating" plans. We have
tried some, but not all of those listed below. Everyone has an opinion
and everyone has a lifestyle that supports or negates certain diets. We
are featuring these diets because they represent an eating plan that could
be incorporated into our daily lives - instead of quick-loss fad diets.
As always, you should check with your doctor before embarking on any major
lifestyle, exercise & dietary changes. |
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 Dr.Atkins'
Diet |
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| Okay, we will admit that of all three of these diets, Dr. Atkins' Diet seemed to work better for our testers. It definitely is an individual taste. It you are not carnivorous, your choices will be somewhat limited. Vegetarian versions of this diet are available. Read article | |
 The
Zone Diet |
 The
Sugar Busters Diet |
Both of these diets are based on a 40-30-30 balance. 40 carbs - 30 protein - 30 fat. Both The Zone and Sugar Busters focus on eliminating or greatly reducing processed sugar from your diet as well as most anything "white." Some "edible white" examples would be flour (processed & bleached), white sugar, white bread, white potatoes, white rice, hybrid corn, cornmeal. Both diets believe that reducing "high glycemic" foods will help you burn more fat and stay in balance with traditional food group style eating. High glycemic foods should be minimized and/or eaten with other low glycemic food groups. In the past, some diets would have us munching popcorn, carrots, rice cakes and potatoes. When eaten alone, those "diet" high glycemic foods produce a major surge in blood glucose and elevate insulin. When eaten as part of a balanced meal, it will result in a much lower overall glycemic effect. Both diets endorse the 8 - 8oz (64 ounces) glasses of water per day rule of thumb. |
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