Top 10 Fad Diets for Weight Loss
January 02, 2008 by
The range of fad and celebrity-endorsed diets for weight loss is vast. Some of these fad diets and celebrity-endorsed diets are healthier than others, and some will fit into your lifestyle and your budget. What is the low-down on the top fad
diets and celebrity-endorsed diets for weight loss? Find out who these diets are ideally suited for, and who should not follow them, how much each will cost you, and learn about any potential side effects of these fad diets and celebrity-endorsed diets for weight loss.
Note: These diets should not be followed by anyone who is pregnant or nursing. Anyone in poor health, on medications, or living with a disease should consult their doctor before beginning any diet plan. Anyone who is not overweight should not use these diet plans.
Top 10 Fad Diets for Weight Loss
5 Factor Diet
Why the 5 Factor Diet is Popular: The 5 Factor Diet was created for celebrities. It has been successfully used by Jessica Simpson, Eva Mendes, Kayne West, Alicia Keyes and John Mayer.
The 5 Factor Diet is Ideal for: Any dieter who is tired of dieting, likes food, and is willing to exercise and eat better.
The 5 Factor Diet is Not Ideal for: People who don't want to exercise or anyone who tends to eat most of their meals in restaurants.
Potential Side Effects: The diet glosses over the connection between obesity and emotional eating according to Abby Aronowitz, PhD, (WebMD)
How to Get Started with the 5 Factor Diet: Check out the The 5-Factor Diet book and see if it would work for you. Buy the book or go the web site to start the online program.
How to Stick With the 5 Factor Diet: Stick with the meal plan, make all of your own meals, and do every work out suggested.
Cost: The book is available at Amazon.com for about $15. If you like the idea of the online plan, the minimum time you can sign up for is five weeks for $25. Beyond that, dieters can pay $65 every 13 weeks, which is $5 a week.
Source: 5factordiet.com
Atkins Diet
Why the Atkins Diet is Popular: The Atkins Diet is popular because it works for a period of time. It also lets you eat bacon and other rich foods are typically diet no-no's. It claims you will lose weight without being hungry.
Note: These diets should not be followed by anyone who is pregnant or nursing. Anyone in poor health, on medications, or living with a disease should consult their doctor before beginning any diet plan. Anyone who is not overweight should not use these diet plans.
Top 10 Fad Diets for Weight Loss
5 Factor Diet
Why the 5 Factor Diet is Popular: The 5 Factor Diet was created for celebrities. It has been successfully used by Jessica Simpson, Eva Mendes, Kayne West, Alicia Keyes and John Mayer.
The 5 Factor Diet is Ideal for: Any dieter who is tired of dieting, likes food, and is willing to exercise and eat better.
The 5 Factor Diet is Not Ideal for: People who don't want to exercise or anyone who tends to eat most of their meals in restaurants.
Potential Side Effects: The diet glosses over the connection between obesity and emotional eating according to Abby Aronowitz, PhD, (WebMD)
How to Get Started with the 5 Factor Diet: Check out the The 5-Factor Diet book and see if it would work for you. Buy the book or go the web site to start the online program.
How to Stick With the 5 Factor Diet: Stick with the meal plan, make all of your own meals, and do every work out suggested.
Cost: The book is available at Amazon.com for about $15. If you like the idea of the online plan, the minimum time you can sign up for is five weeks for $25. Beyond that, dieters can pay $65 every 13 weeks, which is $5 a week.
Source: 5factordiet.com
Atkins Diet
Why the Atkins Diet is Popular: The Atkins Diet is popular because it works for a period of time. It also lets you eat bacon and other rich foods are typically diet no-no's. It claims you will lose weight without being hungry.
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