Most Effective Diet Without Taking Pills

After trying all the pills and quick-hit diet programs that are costly and possibly harmful, most people come to realize that the most effective diet without taking pills or other supplements is the old-fashioned plan. Eat less and exercise more is the diet that the majority of nutritionists and health care providers agree upon.

Short Term

Studies are proving that diets low in carbohydrates and high in protein can best kick-start a weight-loss program.

Water

Lose five to 10 pounds at the start of a new eating program by drinking eight to 10 12-ounce glasses of water a day to shed excess water weight.

Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise that increases the heart rate for 30 minutes, at least three times a week, is crucial to achieve weight loss.

Calories

Men should consume between 1,800 and 2,000 calories a day to lose weight successfully and women should take in between 1,200 and 1,500 for sustainable weight loss.

Eating

You must eat to lose weight; the body begins to store fat in starvation mode. Eat five small meals a day to maintain a high metabolic rate.

Fresh Food

Fresh fruit and vegetables, combined with whole grains, keep the intestines flowing properly and prevent the body from storing fat.

Working in Tandem

As doctors at the Mayo Clinic report, even if you take supplements and diet pills, you still have to plan a healthy lifestyle that includes maintaining a low-calorie diet and rigorous exercise program to lose weight.

Resources

• Mayo Clinic on Over-the-Counter Weight-Loss Pills
• Report in Science Daily