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Losing weight has gone from a necessity for most to a fad for many. All thanks to the media, people’s concept of what’s healthy and what’s not is strongly associated with “skinny slim” and “porky fat.” Now that all models in the size 0 division have to be in order to walk a catwalk, celebrities in the plus-size department are being criticized for their weight, and stars who were skinny then and are now gaining weight are being questioned for their curves. surprise that many people have come to believe that they have to look a certain way to be considered “healthy.”
Because of the way people think about “being healthy,” different types of weight loss programs have sprung up here and there. Some programs are designed to provide real help to those who really need it. But for the most part, there are programs that have just come about to squeeze people out of their money. Below is a list of the top three most popular weight loss programs.
South Beach Diet
This program was developed by a cardiologist named Dr. Arthur Agatstone. Rather than requiring participants to follow low-fat or low-carb diets, South Beach Diet preaches about the right carbohydrates and fats to eat. As the name implies, the center of the program is eating the right foods that can greatly aid in weight loss. As a result, meal planners, planners and nutrition aids are given to subscribers. Every day, the people who participate in the program receive free recipes, tips and more guidance from the diet maker. Things like how not to lose track, how to track your progress, and what you need to track your weight are also handed out.
Weight Watchers
Hailed as one of the top choices among its reviewers, this weight loss program encourages its participants to eat healthily. By eating healthy and regular foods daily that are low in calories and combined with regular exercise and a positive effect, the Weight Watchers would be really effective. Apart from the simple requirements that come with the program, its flexibility is also one of the reasons why many of the participants and subscribers stick to the program and complete it with a great sense of accomplishment. What holds the program together are the weigh-ins and group meetings that the participants hold each week.
Slim Fast
This is by far the most popular weight loss program among those who are always on the go or don’t have time to exercise or prepare gourmet meals that are said to be healthy. This plan requires participants to purchase Slim Fast pre-packaged foods such as shakes and bars that they can eat.
Apart from the ‘to go’ theme, Slim Fast gives its participants the advantage of losing weight at a rapid pace. However, it has two drawbacks. One is that it can be expensive and the other is that it does not provide long term results.
There are many more popular weight loss programs that you can join to lose weight. Read about them first before choosing them. This way you can be sure that it is safe and effective before taking part in it.
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