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Every year millions of Americans, including Virgin Islanders, spend billions of dollars on weight loss diet plans, books, programs, pills, and drinks, which promises quick and easy weight loss. It is tempting to choose a weight loss plan that promises quick results, especially if you are unwilling to make a long-term commitment in adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors. You may lose weight when following a fad diet, which promises quick weight loss. But for how long. How can you identify a fad diet, or a gimmick?
If you hear or see a commercial that states:
Then, it is most likely a fad diet.
Some products with a safety claim, written in fine print, list warnings that people who have high blood pressure or take heart medications should not use the product. Most of all, you will find lots of testimonials and stories, but no scientific evidence to support a fad diet. If you hear any of these claims, chances are it is gimmick. A popular approach is a “before” and “after” photo. Experts reviewing ads for the Federal Trade Commission noted that these testimonials rarely portray realistic loss. Somewhere in the fine print, the ads often state “individual results likely to differ”.
So, what is an ideal weight loss plan? According to Dr. Barbara Rolls, leading authority on weight management and author of The Volumetric Eating Plan, an ideal weight loss plan is one that satisfies hunger, reduces calories, increases physical activity, and focuses on eating a wide variety of healthy foods. Also, look for a program that includes a maintenance program. It takes great effort to take the weight off, but an even greater effort to keep it off. Talk to registered dietitian about finding a safe and effective weight loss program that works for you.
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Weight Loss Safety
HDL > Good |
LDL > Bad |
Is there such a thing as good cholesterol and bad cholesterol? Does Good Cholesterol Really Exist? The answer is yes. HDL, (high density lipoprotein), is considered to be the good cholesterol because it removes fatty build-up from your arteries. In light of this, you should strive for your HDL to be greater than 40. LDL, or low density lipoproteins, is known as the bad cholesterol because it deposits cholesterol in your arteries.
If you are wondering how to increase your good cholesterol level, try these 5 tips.
Stay physically active: Aim for 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week. If you cannot do 30 minutes all at once, do 10 minutes in the morning, 10 in the afternoon, and 10 minutes before or after dinner.
Shave off the excess pounds. If you are not at a healthy weight, a weight loss of 10 pounds will contribute to good heart health.
Eat fatty fish at least twice a week. Examples of fatty fish are salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout, tuna, sea bass, and herring.
Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, especially purpled – skinned fruits. Don’t forget to add walnuts and almonds to your menu.
Reduce your intake of refined foods and sugars, such as regular sodas, candy, white flour, cake, pastry, white pasta.
Enhance your grains with whole grains. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends making half of your grains, whole grains. Therefore, add whole wheat products to your diet, such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and others.