Recently I have decided to lose weight. I have been investigating the best diets out there. They run the gamut from no fat to vegetarian to diets where you eat only the food they give you, such as Jenny Craig or Nutra System. They all have something to offer. I think it is tantamount to religions. There are so many , because people are so different. There are different religions because people have different preferences. There are different diets because every one is different. I am on a diet right now, so am only investigating one of the newest diets on the market, which is the Abs diet. The basics of the diet are included here. Also listed, are the main foods on the diet, what their purpose is, and what health problems they fight.
The Ab Diet comes complete with a web site and an accompanying book. The Abs diet is the newest member of this new trend, having it’s own web site at www.absdiet.com/ucf/absdiet.com. I was rather impressed with the web site and what it entails. The site gives the details about why the diet works, what foods are ab friendly foods, and even allows you to sign up as an official abs diet member on the web site. People are asking however, what is the secret to the abs diet? The secret is the foods that are considered ab friendly. The basis of the diet is about what you eat, not what you leave out. This is quit different as compared to the average diet now days. They also focus on eating six small meals a day so as to trick your body regarding calories. Also, this serves to make sure you are not ever very hungry. The purpose of eating in such a fashion is that you lose fat and add lean muscle mass. While in the long run, you will not lose as much weight as on other diets, you will be healthier. Why would you want a diet where you don’t lose as much weight? Remember that you are adding lean muscle mass. The bottom line is that muscle weighs more than fat. But muscle is definitely healthier for you than fat.
The main foods to eat with the Abs Diet are included here. The interesting thing is, these foods are not only good for fighting fat, but have added health benefits as well.
Food 1) Almonds and nuts – The purpose is to build muscles. Nuts help to fight obesity and to stop heart disease.
Food 2) Beans and legumes – The purpose is to build muscles and help burn fat. Beans and legumes fight obesity and help blood pressure.
Food 3) Spinach and green vegetables- The purpose is to neutralize free radicals. Spinach fights caner and heart disease.
Food 4) Diary Products – The purpose of dairy products are to build strong bones. These foods fight osteoporosis and obesity.
Food 5) Instant oatmeal – The purpose of oatmeal is to boost energy and reduce cholesterol. It fights heart disease and colon cancer.
Food 6) Eggs – The purpose is to build muscles and burn fat. Eggs fight obesity.
Food 7) Turkey and other lean meats – The purpose is for building muscles and a strong immune system. Turkey and lean meats fight obesity and help with memory loss
Food 8) Peanut Butter – The purpose is to build muscles and burn fat. Peanut butter fights muscle loss and helps to decrease wrinkles.
Food 9) Olive oil – This lowers cholesterol and boosts the immune system. It fights obesity cancer, and heart disease.
Food 10) Whole Grain Breads and Cereals – The purpose is to prevent the body from storing fat. Whole grain foods fight high blood pressure and heart disease.
Food 11) Extra protein whey powder. Yes, you might have to go out and purchase this at a health food store. The purpose is to build muscles and burn fat. It helps obesity.
Food 12) Raspberries and other fresh berries. The purpose is to protect the heart, enhance eyesight, and prevent cravings. Berries fight heart disease and obesity.
Everything that I have read, states that all 12 foods much be eaten together. They work as one, so be sure and don’t leave any food out. If you forget one food on a particular day, just add it the next.
I am losing weight on another diet, but what I like about the Abs diet, is the added benefit of all the foods that work together. Check the web site out and see if you think this diet might work for you.
