Are quick weight loss diets healthy?
A couple of days ago we reviewed the most popular weight loss diets. Today we are going to discuss another hot topic in the area of weight loss and this is no other than quick weight loss. Is there such thing as quick weight loss? Are there any quick weight loss diets that work and is losing weight quickly healthy?
Solely for the purposes of this article I will divide these diets into 2 categories. This is not a scientific division of diet regimes just an easy way of looking into them. One category includes the low calorie diets with or without a miracle nutritional aid and the other the nutritional and lifestyle modifying diets.
Most popular Weight loss Diets Review
What are fad diets and can you lose weight by following any of the popular weight loss diets? In this article our experts review 6 of the most widely used diets: dukan diet, cabbage diet, acai berry diet, hgc diet, hollywood diet, atkins diet and explain how fast we should lose weight.
In the weeks leading to the recent royal wedding in Britain a lot of speculation was made about the bride’s – Kate Middleton weight loss. Magazines, newspapers and internet sites, all had a suggestion about which diet regime she is following to look good for her wedding day. Suggestions were made, that the secret was the Dukan diet and as it may be expected thousands of people will rush to try the new miracle diet. I can quite picture the time scale and progression of the diet; it will make headlines for a while with many followers to its name. Controversy will be borne and a number of arguments will be made about the theory behind it and if it is safe or if it delivers results.
Weight loss for Women over 40
Weight loss for women over 40 is very challenging. It is very common for women who go through menopause to have weight fluctuations. This is due to the changes in hormones such as oestrogen, and progesterone which influence metabolism, weight loss rate and appetite. Read 7 weight loss tips that work.
Question:
I am over 40 and menopausal. I am doing everything “right” in order to maintain a healthy weight; however, I am finding myself gaining weight instead. I use a stationary bike, elliptical machine and swimming. I eat right and get plenty of rest; yet in the past 6 to 8 months I have put on roughly 12 pounds. By military height and weight standards I am currently 17 pounds overweight. How do I reverse this trend?
Answer: (by Hara Hagikalfa, Reviewed by Dr Slee)
Dear Stephanie,
Kate Middleton weight loss and the Dukan Diet
There is a lot of buzz lately about Kate Middleton and how she managed to lose weight before the big wedding. The royal wedding between Kate Middleton and Prince Williams is without a doubt one of the biggest moments of 2011, but one aspect of this great event that opened a lot of discussions has to do with Kate’s weight loss methods. It’s no secret that she managed to get slimmer and reached the ideal weight so as to look bright and beautiful in the white dress. But how did she do it?
Diet Tips: The role of proteins in weight loss
By Hara Hagikalfa, Reviewed by Dr A.Slee
Many people are confused about the use of protein in weight loss. What is the role of protein in losing weight? What are proteins, why they are important and how they can affect our weight loss efforts?
In one of our previous articles we talked about carbohydrates and weight loss and provided 4 diet tips for the role of carbs in any diet. In this article we will focus more on protein and try to explain why protein is necessary for a healthy weight loss.
Diet Tips: Carbohydrates and Weight loss
By Hara Hagikalfa, Reviewed by Dr A.Slee
Carbohydrates (carbs) have been the subject in a number of debates in the world of healthy nutrition and weight loss. A lot of people may have heard or read on food labels about ‘low/high glycemic index’ (GI) or ‘glycemic load (GL)’ or may have read about ‘refined carbs’. What do all these terms mean and how do you find your way when making healthy nutrition choices?
This article will look into carbohydrates and how they are processed in the body. It will provide tips and suggestions on how to optimise what to eat in achieving weight loss and optimizing health.
How can I lose the weight I have gained quickly?
Question:
Hi My name is Kaila,
I am from the U.S. and am currently living in Spain for 10 months on an exchange program.
I am 17 years old and weight 56 kg, 5 foot 1.
Before leaving I weighted 48 kg 5 foot 1.
I don’t want to come back being like 20 pounds heavier. I don’t know if it’s normal or not to gain that much weight and not grow.
How can I lose that weight that I have gained quickly? I am self-cautious of returning and having my friends see me because I feel i look really heavy and am not happy with how much I weigh now. What can I do to lose it QUICKLY? I only have 2 months left.
