Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Compare Diets by Andy G. Cooper

We're sometimes so desperate to lose weight that we buy the first product we see on impulse.

That's not a good idea - a careful strategy to compare diets is the way to go.

For example, you might not want to build a ripping set of abs with your diet program ... you just want to lose a few pounds to fit into a new dress or suit. So, it's not much use you buying a bodybuilding/weight-loss program, no matter how enticing the advertising photos are of those hunky men or gorgeous muscular babes.

You'd clearly be better off with a straight, sensible diet program that stresses healthy eating with some light to moderate exercise thrown in.

Conversely, you might indeed want the kind of body that makes guys and gals do a double take - and you're prepared to put in the hours of work it's going to take to achieve it. In that case, a bodybuilding program that includes a well-balanced diet would be the way to go.

Buying the wrong diet program just sets us up for disappointment because we don't achieve the result we want. Remember - a diet shouldn't be like a painful trip to the dentist. The meals should be enjoyable and adventurous and the exercise requirements should fit in with our busy schedule. The last thing you want to see after a hard day at work is something like this:

Dinner - a plate of lettuce and nuts and some filtered water.

Exercise - a 10-mile jog.

OK, I'm exaggerating . . . but you get my point?

If your diet doesn't feel right, you're not going to stick with it. So take the time to compare diets, prices and money-back guarantees.

I'll make it easy for you to start - read my unbiased reviews on the pluses and minuses of five of the top selling diet/weight loss programs at http://dietsconsumerreports.com

Good luck with your weight loss journey.

About the Author

Andy G. Cooper is a Canadian journalist writing on health issues. Check out his diet review website at http://dietsconsumerreports.com

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