Monday, October 5, 2009

How To Avoid Bad Dieting Techniques

Losing weight is difficult for many people. With so many different quick weight loss plans available today, it is often difficult for beginners to find a diet that works best for them. Furthermore, the weight loss industry is putting out more and more scams via the internet and even television. So how can we know which dieting tips are worthwhile and which dieting tips are fake? In this article I will provide several helpful tips in regards to bad dieting techniques.

The first bad diet is one that encourages the consumption of only a few specific foods. Our bodies are not designed to strive only on one food group. We need to eat a variety of foods in order to be nutritionally healthy. Sure you may lose weight by not eating a lot of various foods, but that weight loss may come at the expense of your health. Fasting and other low-calorie diets are also not recommended. When you fast or change your diet abruptly, your metabolism tries to adjust to that change. The more times that your metabolism has to adjust the weaker it becomes. And when your metabolism is weak it will not break down food properly and it will result in weight gain. The best way to avoid this problem is to eat small meals throughout the day. Also try to eat those meals at the same time every day. Doing so will improve the function of your metabolism.

Another thing to avoid is protein shakes which contain animal protein. A lot of people substitute some of their meals for healthy shakes. The best types of shakes are whey protein shakes. They are easily absorbed and broken down by the body. These are just a few tips to help you lose weight.

By: Lauren S. Johnson

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