Weight Loss – the best way to achieve lasting weight loss

This article will help you to understand the best ways to lose weight fast, the different types of diets available and best weight loss foods

What is the best way to lose weight fast?

This is a difficult question as we are all individual and what works for one person may not work for another. Outside factors also influence which weight loss plan will work for you, factors such as genetics, whether you exercise, your food preferences etc. So read up about the various weight loss plans out there, think about your lifestyle and food preferences and see which one fits with you. 

Low fat

This is reducing the amount of fat in your diet. Most low fat diets don’t differentiate between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats, but; instead; ask you to reduce overall fat in your diet. Fat is the most calorie dense of the macronutrients so, by reducing fat, you are taking in less calories overall and this is the premise behind the low fat weight loss plans.

The problem being that you tend to eat more carbohydrates which can cause weight gain in some people, especially those who are insulin resistant or are sensitive to carbs. Plus dietary fat is generally more filling so, by eating less fat, you might be hungrier and tend to eat more in general.

Mediterranean

This weight loss plan is based on the Mediterranean lifestyle where you consume healthier, natural foods such whole grains, fruit and vegetables, plus healthy fats from fish, nuts and olive oil. Much of the fat content on this diet comes from the healthier ‘monounsaturated’ fat but may not suit people who choose a lower fat intake.

This diet is very balanced in the types of foods you eat and can be very satisfying, which makes it easier to stick to for many people. 

Weight watchers or other ‘points’ based diets

Weight loss plans, such as Weight Watchers, tend to offer various different weight loss plans – based on a personal assessment. The idea behind the plan is that each food has a score (some foods are zero so you can eat unlimited amounts) and you have to stick to a certain level of food, based on your plan.

Some people find the weight loss plan – Weight Watchers – too restrictive and time consuming. However, others thrive on the idea that you’re tracking your own food intake and have control over what you eat. 

What are the best weight loss foods?

This all depends on which weight loss plan you are following. There’s no doubt that foods that contain healthy fats are great for your health, yet they are a big no-no on some plans like Weight Watchers or a low fat diet. 

On low fat diets, you can eat a higher amount of carbohydrates but they are very restricted on plans like Atkins, or the Paleo diet. 

So it’s difficult to say that particular foods are good for weight loss. However, most weight loss plans agree that protein is king and tend to base their idea around having a higher protein intake from foods like chicken, meat or fish, eggs or vegetarian sources such as tofu and tempeh.