When it comes to sorting out the fact and fiction of weight loss and diet plans, it’s enough to make even the most studious person crazy. We can read all we want about ketones, proteins, carbohyhdrates and fats and at the end of the day, one diet may sound very much like another. So how do you separate fact from fiction>?
Fact
The facts about weight loss are that a realistic diet can help you lose around 2 pounds per week. A plan that promises faster weight loss is eliminating water and glycogen, not fat. When you lose weight very quickly, chances are you will return to your original weight just as quickly when you finish the diet.
Fiction
You can recognize weight loss fiction relatively easily. It will promise you that your weight loss will be simple and quick. It will tell you that exercise is not necessary. Weight loss fiction promises that you only need to perform specific exercises to spot reduce. They will also tell you that you can lose weight just by eliminating fats or carbohydrates from your meals.
Fact
Losing body fat is important to a weight loss program, but equally if not more important is maintaining muscle mass or building muscle. You need a food program that provides more energy in order to keep your metabolism running high. A good diet will include foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and non-fat dairy products.
Fiction
Losing water weight will help you achieve your long-term goals. You can lose weight without working out. You are better of skipping meals and should reduce your calorie intake below 1000 calories a day.
Fact
You should reduce the dense calorie foods from your regular eating habits like chips, cookies, sugary deserts and fried foods. You need to maintain a high fiber content in your diet as well as regular exercise such as strength training. Your caloric intake should be lower than your caloric burn, so if you burn about 2000 calories a day, you should eat around 1500 or 1600 calories a day.