2 Ways Diets Prevent Weight Loss

Here's why "diet" doesn't always equal "weight loss".
That may sound like a conflicting statement, since diets are supposed to be for weight loss! But it is true. By using the popular, fad diet plans, it is only matter of time before you gain even more weight than what you started with! The weight loss experts are very aware of the huge demand for instant weight loss solutions and these diets pop up because people want to achieve "quick weight loss".

Most of the fad diets promise you quick weight loss, but that loss is only temporary. You will probably gain back your weight faster than you lost it. Plus, If you ask me, most of the fad diets out there are very unhealthy.This article covers two ways diets prevent weight loss:

1. Fad diets wreck your metabolism: When you diet, your metabolic rate won't be steady; more often than not it will be low and sometimes it will have a sudden spike.

You could lose a few pounds with fad diets but that is not fat loss! The weight loss is due to not eating enough and the few pounds you lose is usually a result of loss of water and lean muscles. When your body loses water, it becomes dry and dehydrated, and your metabolic rate almost comes to a halt.

When you lose muscles, your metabolic rate slows down. Muscle loss can also make you feel weak and fatigued. This is not the weight loss you need! Muscles are responsible for keeping your metabolic rate high, therefore, the more muscle you have, the more fat you will burn.

Also, you won't be able to sustain the weight loss for very long. You can't live on low-calorie foods or liquid diets for very long either! It will only be a matter of time before you start feeling unbearably hungry and turn to junk foods!

2. Fad Diet equals failure: You see, most people on fad diets fail to lose weight. I am sure you will agree with me from your own experience with diets. People tend to think that a fad diet is a quick weight loss solution but in reality it is just the opposite. Studies show that people who don't diet and focus on healthy eating instead are more likely to lose weight than those who follow fad diets! Almost 99% people who use diets fail their weight loss attempt.

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By tony lorenzo
Published: 9/19/2008
 
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