Diets That Work

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We have all been there, and done that when it comes to diets, but which ones really work. From my own personal experience being a mother of two I know what it is like to have to struggle and strain to get those unwanted pounds off. Well the first step to diet success is to change the way you think about food. We’ve all been there, the moments in our lives where food is a comforting friend to turn to only to find that later it has attached itself to our now rounded bottoms. This is where the expression you are what you eat literally comes into play.

We should not really just diet we should change our lifestyle. Food is fuel for our bodies to run properly so if you put the cheap stuff in, A.K.A. FAST FOOD, your energy level, mood and life style will suffer for it. Try packing your lunch and snacks before you leave the house your body and your mind will thank you for it.

Before starting any diet and exercise program first check with your Doctor. The first diet and exercise program that I tried after my first born child was Slim in Six. This diet and exercise program helps build your endurance, strength muscles and gets you on the right eating track to a healthy life style. If you want to get a head start you first start out on a two day juice fast. I personally lost 6 pounds in two days, but keep in mind everyone is different. You then go on a six day fast track diet to kick your fat burning into gear. This consist mainly of protein and vegetables. You will be eating three meals a day plus two snacks.

Your meals and snacks will be spaced two hours apart. At the end of the six days I was down another three pounds. After this head start I got into the swing of things. With this program you exercise before breakfast and lunch with the Debbie Seibers exercise videos that come with the program. My body got toned and my confidence level was elevated. I actually had to go by new clothes. It was hard work. but it was all worth it in the end. You may find this program at http://www.beachbody.com another popular weight loss and body sculpting program on their website is Power90.

Well then came my second child and another forty pounds of baby weight. This was most distressing, I was exhausted. I tried and tried to kick myself into gear, but the lack of sleep was just taking a toll on me physically. So I decided after I was done breast feeding I would battle the bulge. I came to discover this next diet plan from a close friend of mine whom also had weight issues. She lost a total of 100 pounds on this program. It did however cost a pretty penny, but I decided my health was worth every last cent. This diet cost about $350 to start and then an additional $160 every week. The Dr. Bernstein Diet. Do not try this diet if you have no will power. They will not deal with anyone that will not stick to the program as they only deal in weight loss success stories, and do not see the benefit of taking money from those whom are not serious about losing the weight.

Should you decide to try this program first consult with your Doctor as the caloric intake is very low. Some people may experience hair loss. Two protein servings, up to 16 oz of certain vegetables, two fruit servings only certain fruits are allowed, and two grain servings only certain types as well. You must goto the clinic three times a week for vitamin B injections as well as have your pee tested for ketones. You are also to take vitamins and are given a potassium prescription. It is a Doctor and Nurse supervised program. I was on the diet for about two and a half months and lost a total of thirty one pounds. You can lose anywhere from 16 to 20 pounds a month on this program. For more info and locations goto http://www.drbdiet.com

For those of you whom are on a tight budget. There are other web diet communities. My mother was the explorer on a low carb high protein diet and lost a whopping 57 pounds and she is 61 years old with hypothyroidism. You can also find a wide variety of support groups online. Good for those who like to have diet buddies that will give you the support you need.

Well now that you have the knowledge to go forth and conquer, I wish you all the best of luck in your quest for a happy, healthy life style. You can do it!

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