05 Oct Tips for Finding a Safe Diet Program

If you are tying to lose weight through exercise and diet, you have likely done a great deal of research into the various dieting options out there.  The reality is that there are literally hundreds of websites dedicated to weight loss and dieting and there are just as many books available in bookstores.  But, with all of the hype surrounding these programs, determining which diets are safe and effective can be difficult.  After all, most of these people are just looking to make some money off of their weight loss programs.  So, how are you supposed to tell the good programs from the bad?

What to Look for in a Good Weight Loss Program

Although there are many weight loss programs out there that are nothing more than a waste of time and money – and are possibly detrimental to your health – there are some good program out there as well.  To help you tell which ones to stay away from, remember the following:

• No healthy weight loss program will help you lose a lot of weight in a short period of time
• A healthy weight loss program will not be overly restrictive and prevent you from eating a variety of different foods
• A good weight loss program shouldn’t be expensive for you to follow
• A good weight loss program should encourage you to make healthy lifestyle changes rather than encouraging crash dieting for only a short period of time
• A safe weight loss program will not restrict your caloric intake to unsafe levels – anything below 1500 calories per day is probably dangerous for your health
• An effective weight loss program will not leave you feeling tired or hungry

Remember, to effectively lose weight and to keep it off, you should make an entire lifestyle change that involves eating a well-balanced diet while also getting plenty of exercise on a regular basis.

Getting Healthy and Staying Healthy

If you are looking for the healthiest weight loss option, most experts will tell you that the only “secret” is to follow the Food Guide Pyramid.  Although this will not help you lose weight quickly, it will help your body get healthier and will ultimately help you get rid of the extra pounds you are carrying around.  In addition, by following the Food Guide Pyramid, you should get plenty of food to help you feel full while also getting enough nutrition to give you the energy you need throughout the day.

In addition to eating healthy, you should also get plenty of exercise.  Just 30 minutes of cardio exercise on a treadmill, elliptical or other cardio machine can go a long way toward burning off excess calories and helping your heart become healthy and strong.  This way, you won’t only look great, you will feel great too!