WHAT IS THE PERFECT DIET, PART I

Over the years you will see a lot of different things go in and out of style.  Diet plans are no different.  So how do you tell which one is the best?  Or is there even one out there that you should follow?  What you need to realize is that each diet has their own niche, with people exclaiming their success stories about how it changed their life and they are so much better off now.  Each diet will also have either a doctor or health professional promoting it and saying that it is backed by “ground-breaking” science.  So what does it come down to?  To begin, they are all the same in that they will probably work initially by helping you lose weight and maybe even body fat.  The problem then becomes that if you want to keep it off, you will have to continue with that diet the rest of your life, otherwise gain back everything you lost.  Meaning you will keep paying them money for their products or fall off the wagon and your money will have been a waste. 

Here’s a little secret: YOU DO NOT WANT EITHER ONE OF THOSE SCENARIOS! 

Now to set the record straight, everything I just talked about are considered “diet plans,” not diets.  Your diet is what you eat, regardless of the plan you are on.  Now, those are the commercial diet plans.  The other side of the battle is health and fitness professionals and what they are telling you to eat.  Most of this advice will vary depending on the individual you are working with.  Some professionals in the field say that you should eliminate all meat consumption and stick to foods like fruits and vegetables, much like a vegan diet plan.  Others might diagnose you with a lack of nutrients and suggest a certain type of supplementation, most often in the form of a shake or nutrition bar.  Another common diet plan that a trainer might give out is to eat chicken or fish with rice as your main source of food, maybe with some steamed vegetables thrown in there every now and then.

So, with all of this information out there on cleaning up your diet and getting results, how do you know what to believe?  What is really going to work for you?  Where should you spend your money for the best results? 

Are you feeling overwhelmed to the point it makes you not even want to change?  Stay tuned for “WHAT IS THE PERFECT DIET, PART II” where I will talk about how to filter out the bad information and easy ways to eat better and get results. 

If you are looking for help in the area of nutrition and fitness, stop in and see us at Warrior Performance Gym and we will get you on the RIGHT track.

-Jon

www.warriorperformancegym.com