- high density lipoproteins), which then pushes the system out of
balance because now the bad cholesterol (LDL) will rise.
In their most basic form good fats are monounsaturated and
polyunsaturated fats and are found in several types of fish. These fats
effect cell function and hormone production. Also these fats contain
Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 has been linked to the reduction of
heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke. In order to
maintain your health for the long term you should incorporate, at least
twice a week, fish and fish oils.
If you start a diet low in fat the advantage is that you are eating less
fat so your body will store less fat. Also you will be able to eat many of
your favorite foods because you will not have the restrictions of diets
like Atkins or low carb diets. By restricting bad fats in your diet you
are able to eat a greater variety of foods by just avoiding the higher
fat versions.
Just remember, do not eliminate all fats from your diet, not all fats are
bad for you. We need a certain amount of fats in our diet for our
bodies to function correctly.
Never forget that this is a diet and you still have to be careful when
you are selecting foods. However you will find this diet less restrictive
as some others but you have to be on your guard not to cheat. If you
decide to go on this type of diet the control has to come from you
rather than from a strict eating plan that does the meal plan for you.
What it comes down to, as with anything in life, we have to have self-
control and commitment to your goals. Only you can lose the weight
and only you can have control over your life. You have to want to lose
the weight and stick to it until you do.
Popular Programs - Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig
The reason why these diets are successful is because they offer
support to their clients. Losing weight is difficult work and when you
have some form of a support group the likelihood of staying on the
program in the long run increases. This emotional support picks you
up on bad days and helps keep you going and on the good days you
have someone to share your success with.
