If you want to lose a significant amount of weight it is crucial you choose a diet designed to make gradual, sustainable weight loss part of your life. The best diets to lose 100 pounds have certain things in common: they focus on sensible, balanced eating; they encourage you to educate yourself about food and make healthy choices; and they do not rely on quick fixes or extreme deprivation to help you drop the pounds. Adding regular exercise to your routine will enhance and help you maintain your weight loss, according to the "New England Journal of Medicine."
Atkins
The "New England Journal of Medicine" reports that in a study of obese patients those on a carbohydrate-restricted diet lost more weight than those on comparable fat- and calorie-restricted diets. The Atkins diet is based on the principle of low-carb eating, according to "Living the Low Carb Life" and restricts carbohydrate intake in order to help regulate your body's insulin production and so avoid sugar crashes that lead to cravings and overeating. Because the Atkins is designed to gradually reintroduce carbs to achieve a balanced, sustainable eating plan it can also aid in maintaining your initial weight loss.
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers has been a popular diet plan for over 40 years. According to a study by the Institute of Medicine, reported in "Weight Watchers Weight Loss that Lasts," it has all the essential elements for significant, long-term weight loss including support, education, behavior modification and self-monitoring. With its emphasis on good nutrition and sustainable choices, it is well-suited to helping you lose 100 pounds or more. Further studies, such as one reported in the "New England Journal of Medicine" show that attending group sessions, such as those in the Weight Watchers program, significantly enhanced weight loss.
Glycemic Index
According to "The Glycemic Index Diet for Dummies" the glycemic index was developed to measure different foods' impact on blood glucose levels. Like Atkins and the Zone, the diet is concerned with maintaining a steady balance of blood sugar and insulin, helping you avoid a detrimental cycle of high and low blood sugar which can cause overeating. To lose weight on the glycemic index diet, emphasize low-GI foods such as whole grains, vegetables and lean dairy. Adjusting your caloric intake and activity level will determine the rate of weight loss, while following the GI plan will encourage good nutrition habits.
References
- Google Books: "Living the Low Carb Life", Jonny Bowden, 2004
- Google Books: "Weight Watchers Weight Loss That Lasts: Break Through the 10 Big Diet Myths", James Rippe, 2005
- "New England Journal of Medicine"; A low-carbohydrate as compared with a low-fat diet in severe obesity; FF Samaha et al.; May 2003
- Google Books: "The Glycemic Index Diet for Dummies", Meri Raffetto, 2010
- "New England Journal of Medicine"; Comparison of Weight-Loss Diets with Different Compositions of Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrates; Frank Sacks, et al; February 2009
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