1000 calorie diet
Trying
the 1000 calorie diet is only advisable for one week, due to your body
entering starvation mode and conserving fat. Overdoing the 1000 calorie
diet is counterproductive to your body so try to stay on it for only 1
week. After 1 week you will lose between 3-5 pounds. The 1000 calorie
diet can be used as a starter diet for a long term weight loss program.
Try to aim for 2-3 pounds of weight loss and a good exercise program to
begin with. After 1 week on the 1000 calorie diet, try upping your
calorie intake or reverting back to a not so severe diet, this will
prevent your body's metabolism from slowing down. Here is a simple 1000
calorie daily menu.
Breakfast
o Banana sandwich made with 2 slices of wholemeal bread and a small banana
o Small glass of orange juice
Snack
o 1 pot of low fat yoghurt (preferably fruit)
Lunch
o 1 wholemeal roll filled with tuna and low fat mayonnaise (use tin tuna in spring water)
o Mixed lettuce salad, red or yellow sweet peppers, spring onions
Snack
o 1 bag of lower fat crisps
Dinner
o Roast chicken breast (without skin)
o Potatoes, mashed with 30ml semi-skimmed milk
o Broccoli (all vegetables steamed or boiled)
o Carrots
o Gravy (made from granules)
Evening
o 1 low calorie hot chocolate drink made with powder and water
Drinks throughout the day
o Diet coke, water, black coffee or tea without sugar
The
1000 calorie diet can be used as a starter diet for a long term weight
loss program. Try to aim for 2-3 pounds of weight loss and a good
exercise program to begin with. Remember after 1 week on the 1000
calorie diet, try upping your calorie intake or reverting back to a not
so severe diet, this will prevent your body's metabolism from slowing
down.
Vegetarian Diet
A well balanced vegetarian diet
provides many benefits for the body. Some of those benefits include a
reduced risk of chronic diseases, such as:
o Obesity
o Coronary artery disease
o Hypertension
o High blood pressure
o Diabetes
o Some types of cancer and more...
Your
vegetarian diet, must be planned well. If not your body could end up in
need of some vital nutrients. Some of these nutrients essential for the
body are:
o Protein
o Minerals (zinc, calcium, iron)
o Vitamin b12
o Vitamin d
Protein sources include, tofu and other soy-based products, legumes, seeds, nuts, grains, and vegetables
Experts
say that in order for a balanced vegetarian diet, you should eat nuts
and whole grain cereals for good sources amino acids.
Greens such as spinach, kale and broccoli are a good source of calcium.
For
sources of vitamin b12 which comes from animals, can be substituted
with fortified breakfast cereals and fortified soy drinks.
Sources
of iron are red meats, liver and egg yolks which are all high in
cholesterol. Spinach, dried beans and dried fruits are all good
vegetarian sources of iron.
A vegetarian diet is healthier than a
meat diet. However this does not mean that you have the right to stuff
your face with crisps, chocolate and chips everyday. Your balanced diet
should include all of the above, i.e. Fruit, vegetables, nuts, dairy
produce and soy. Below is a table of some calorie controls in a
vegetarian diet:
Food Group 1200 Calorie 1500 Calorie 1800 Calorie
Vegetables 5 servings 6 servings 8 servings
Fruits 3 servings 3 servings 5 servings
Grains 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings
Dairy 2 servings 2-3 servings 2-3 servings
Beans, Nuts and Seeds 5oz 6oz 7oz
Total Fat 30-35g 40-50g 50-60g
You
can find a massive rage of diets on the internet free of charge! A
vegetarian diet is an all round healthier option, and can go a long way
to helping you on the road to losing weight.
Abs Diet
The
Abs Diet works on the theory that every 1lb of muscle gained, your body
intern burns an extra 50 calories per day. So if you can build an extra
10lb of muscle your body will then burn an extra 500 calories per day.
Using the Abs Diet your body will burn more energy by eating the correct
foods and exercising the correct way. Losing 500 calories per day will
loose you 1lb of weight per week. Expect to loose up to 12lb in the
first two weeks followed by 5-8lb in the forth coming two.
The Abs
Diet allows you to eat 6 meals per day which consist of 12 power foods,
such as: chicken, turkey and other lean meat, olive oil, beans and
pulses, almonds, low fat dairy products, green vegetables, oats, eggs,
wholegrain bread, whole grain cereals, berries, and protein powder. All
other food is a not allowed.
For 6 weeks you will eat a series of
12 power foods, which provide the body with all the fibre and minerals
you need to stay healthy and build muscle. Along with the diet you will
do a 20 min workout three times per week, which will aid in the fat
burning.
The Abs diet is mainly aimed at men, however women are
encouraged to participate. The range of foods you can eat is still good
and you do get an exercise program out of it. Also some very good
looking Abs, health and sex life. The full diet book is: The Abs Diet by
David Zinczenko from all good on-line book stores.
The Kellogg's Cereal Diet
One
of the simplest diets around at the moment is the Kellogg's Cereal
Diet. It is not a crash weight loss diet which will lose you pounds upon
pounds; however it will allow you to get into those jeans that are 1
size to small.
To start the Kellogg's Diet all you have to do is,
eat one bowl of Kellogg's Special K or Cornflakes for breakfast, and
also one for a replacement lunch or dinner. That's all! Carry this on
for two weeks then you will see the results. Expect to lose around
3-6lb.
Whist on your diet, Kellogg's allow you to have the same
drinks and snacks as you usually would, but recommend that you eat a
well balanced meal every day, with more fruit and vegetables. Another
tip from Kellogg's, is to keep a food diary to monitor and keep you
aware of your current eating habits.
