Looking beyond the basic principles of healthy eating and exercise, The Fat Flush Plan leans on a rigid program that focuses on essential fats (flaxseed oil, gamma-linolenic acids and conjugated linolenic acid), protein (8 ounces or more per day plus 2 eggs), antioxidant-rich vegetables, moderate amounts of fruit, calorie-burning herbs…
The principles of the Total Health Makeover are simple enough. Read nutrition labels — Bypass any products with chemicals, additives and preservatives. Reduce intake of red meat — Cut out beef, pork, lamb and venison, and replace it with chicken, turkey and fish. Reduce dairy intake — Say farewell to…
The health benefits of the DASH diet can be attributed to a lessening in sodium consumption, along with dietary modifications that reduce the intake of fat and saturated fat. By eating more fruits, vegetables and low-fat or non-fat dairy, you’ll also lower your cholesterol, lose weight and improve your overall…
There is a set of rules that must be followed. Eat only what is on the meal plan. Cut out all alcoholic beverages. Snacking is off limits unless it is carrots, celery and low-sodium vegetable broth. Permitted beverages are things like plain coffee, tea, club soda, diet soda and sugar-free…
For several decades, founder Barry Sears tried to develop a system to restore hormonal balance to the body. The Zone is his answer. This calorie-restrictive plan is a balance of low-density carbohydrates (40%), adequate protein (30%) and essential fats (30%). Rich in vitamins and minerals, food is used as a…
The Total Body Makeover starts simple. Greene addresses the issue of emotional eating, the heart of the problem for many people. He provides motivational tools for helping dieters attack this issue head-on. The main obstacles he focuses on are changing attitudes, food, and exercise. Food should be viewed as nothing…
The striking BEFORE and AFTER photos speak volumes – they are evidence that the transition from gluttonous to gorgeous can be accomplished with Phillip’s rigorous plan. If you are up for the challenge, you even have the opportunity to compete in the annual Body For Life challenge, which gives up…
Endorsed by NFL coach Don Shula and wife Mary Anne, along with football players Dan Marino, Cris Carter and Steve Beuerlein, NutriSystem is the weight-loss program of choice for numerous professional athlete who swear by the program to get back to their playing weight. There are more than 120 dishes…
The secret lies in the concentration of calories in portions of food, a concept she calls “energy density.” There are foods with low-energy density (which are good for you) and foods with high-energy density (which are not in fact). Low-energy density foods allow you to eat heaping portions without consuming…
Celebrities like Chastity Bono, Tempestt Bledsoe, Kelly LeBrock and Young MC have all shed their spare time with Dr. Smith’s common-sense method to losing weight. There are no quick fixes. Instead his goal is to help individuals makelasting changes that will be followed for life. Using a four-phase approach,the Fat…