Using Science to Drop the Weight
It seems nearly impossible to keep the numerous diets and weight-loss theories straight- especially for a new dieter. The topic is confusing, and because many people are desperate to lose weight and find an ‘answer’, the average dieter can be taken advantage of. Some of the top diets on the market today espouse completely different weight-loss strategies, and base their ‘positive results’ on research or other proven material. There is good reason for this; dieting is an enormous business that reaches upwards of $40 billion per year. Much of this money comes from selling books and/or supplements, which may not be expensive on their own, but the costs add up gradually. Obviously, if losing weight wasn’t pursued by so many people, it would not be such a successful industry. This emphasizes our point that there are so many people who are in your situation. Over 64% of all Americans are considered to be overweight. This would mean having a BMI greater than 30. Additionally, 27% of Americans are considered to be obese. Many of these overweight Americans have actually tried dieting before and a large majority has either been unsuccessful or gained the lost weight back later.
A lot of diets claim to have scientific ‘proof’ or be backed by exclusive research to prove the efficacy of their diet plan. Or, the theory that backs up their diet is supposedly ‘scientifically proven’. We’ll help you sift through the information and even learn a little about how metabolism works and why certain diets claim that theirs is scientifically-based. Keep in mind, also, that two very different diets can be scientifically proven to work- but only one of them may actually work for your type of body and metabolism!
Paying close attention to the sources quoted in the scientific research, the number of subjects involved and the particular environment of the participants can help you determine whether the research is valid and applicable towards dieting. Sometimes, the endorsement of a celebrity can make the diet seem trustworthy and effective, but it isn’t enough if it doesn’t have any solid scientific basis to back it up! The topics of weight loss and dieting will always be newsworthy, and stories on the latest weight loss diets will continue to make headlines. We are dedicated to providing unbiased opinions about what you can do to safely and effectively lose weight permanently.