More than two-thirds of men in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. It's important for men to lose weight and make healthier choices because they have higher rates of diet-related diseases. For men to lose weight and keep it off, they need to find a diet they can follow for the rest of their lives. It is important to consult with your physician before starting any diet plan.
Low-Carbohydrate Diet
Men who follow low-carbohydrate diets lose more weight and abdominal fat than they do following a low-fat diet, according to Science Daily. Decreasing your abdominal fat decreases your health risk. The Atkins and South Beach diets are examples of low-carbohydrate diets. A low-carbohydrate diet limits the amount of bread, grains, fruit and starchy vegetables in your diet and encourages you to eat more protein and fat. Current low-carbohydrate guidelines recommends you choose more lean proteins and healthy oils, such as chicken, seafood, lean red meat and olive oil to limit your intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. You are also allowed to eat non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach, and some plans allow for some fruit and grains. Total carbohydrate intake on these diets is limited to 50 to 150 grams daily.
Weight Watchers for Men
Weight Watchers has been helping people lose weight for more than 40 years and recently stared an online plan just for men. Weight Watchers Online for Men includes foods and tools men like. The plan allows you to continue to eat the foods you enjoy, such as hamburgers and pizza, while learning how to control portions and make overall healthier food choices. The online plan allows you to track your Weight Watchers points with the online food tracker. You can track your intake from home or on your mobile phone. You also have access to over 40,000 foods and 3,000 recipes. The online plan for men also includes exercise videos and nutrition tips just for men.
Mayo Clinic Diet
The Mayo Clinic Diet teaches you how to make better food and lifestyle choices to lose weight. The diet uses the Mayo Clinic food pyramid, which emphasizes fruits and vegetables. Men need nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. On the plan, you are allowed to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you want while controlling your intake of grains, lean proteins and dairy foods. The Mayo Clinic Diet is divided into two phases. The first phase is designed to jump-start your weight loss and get you motivated. Most people following the plan lose 6 to 10 lbs. during the first two-week phase. During the second phase, your rate of weight loss slows down to 1 to 2 lbs. a week as you begin to make your new healthy habits part of your everyday lifestyle. The Mayo Clinic also encourages you to be more active and to begin a planned exercise program.
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