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The Biggest Loser Diet
The Biggest Loser Diet
This diet originates from the popular TV programme The
Biggest Loser, where overweight contestants compete to
lose the most weight for a prize
The Biggest Loser diet, which involves calorie-counting,
suggests followers eat lower fat foods, less refined carbohydrates
and limited calories. The main premise is to consume fewer calories
than you burn. Dieters are asked to multiply their weight (pounds)
x7 to determine how many daily calories they are allowed. The calorie
allowance is then divided into 4-6 small meals a day. The suggested
meals of whole foods, low fat protein with plenty of fibre help
to prevent hunger pangs whilst on the weight loss plan.
The
'4-3-2-1 Biggest loser pyramid' is a suggested guide for dieters
to determine what proportions of food groups you should eat:
4 servings of fruit and veg
3 of lean protein foods
2 servings of whole grains
1 serving of extras (200 extra calories from a
selected list of foods) such as, oils, alcohol, salad dressings,
sugar-free desserts, etc.
The Biggest Loser diet plan consists of :
- 3 meals and 1-3 snacks a day - calorie-counted, and with servings
in proportion with '4-3-2-1 Biggest Loser Pyramid'
- Keeping a food diary
- Weighing weekly
- Cardio exercise for 30 minutes, at least 3 times a week
- Regular resistance and strength training
- Avoiding processed foods - no sugar, potatoes or refined grains
Once you have lost the weight, there is a supportive maintenance programme,
including advice and encouragement from past contestants and online
forum members, on how to keep the pounds off. Pros of the Biggest
Loser diet
Lots of online support from people who have experienced the diet
and exercise plan (past contestants and forum members)
Motivational - if you enjoyed the TV programme you are likely to find
the diet inspirational.
Cons of the Biggest Loser diet
Some concern has been expressed from health experts about the low
daily calorie recommendation for those under 150 pounds. Any diet
less than 1200 calories is not suggested as being healthy. Fast weight-loss
is not usually easily maintained, slow steady weight-loss tends to
stay off because you are gradually introducing new healthy habits
into your diet., making it more sustainable.
More info: www.biggestloserclub.co.uk
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Consult your doctor or medical professional before beginning
any diet or exercise plan.
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Emma's
Diet Tip 
When you begin a diet it is so much easier if you find
a friend to join you. That way you can support each other if you are feeling
tempted by extra snacks or need encouragement to exercise. Try and plan
rewards together when you start to lose weight - a trip to the cinema,
a spot of retail therapy, etc.
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