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Most of the great bodybuilders, trainers and athletes will agree with this statement, “Bodybuilding is eighty percent diet!” That doesn’t mean you don’t have to workout to achieve results, but it does mean that without a proper diet, you efforts at muscle building will be hidden under a layer of subcutaneous fat. Exercise alone will not get rid of body fat, though it will reduce it greatly.

Ingesting foods that support your bodybuilding efforts and don’t contribute to the adipose around your middle is very important if you want to lose those love handles and have your obliques show up (along with your six-pack and buff body, of course).

The question then arises, “Which type of diet is best to get rid of my love handles and other body fat?” Taking that a bit further, “Which type of diet is the most healthy, low-fat or low-carbohydrate?”

A simple response (more detail later) is that your body needs protein to rebuild tissue that your damage during strenuous workouts, so a high protein diet is the best for a bodybuilder. But, is a high protein, high fat diet healthy?

Researchers studied two randomly divided groups of people, one of which was placed on a low-fat diet of about 1,800 calories or less per day, the other went on a low-carb diet following the Dr. Atkins program. Both groups lost weight.

In the low-fat diet group was instructed to keep their fat intake to less than 30 percent of their caloric intake. Their diet was high in complex carbohydrates; grains, breads, cereals, pasta with only the daily calories restricted.

The low-carb group restricted their carbohydrate intake to 20 grams per day of low-Glycemic, fibrous vegetables. This follows the “induction” stage of the Atkins Diet. After the initial three months, this group added back 5 grams of carbs per day for each successive week of the study. They were allowed to eat all of the protein they desired.

When evaluating the weight loss it was found that there was no difference in the results between the low-fat and low-carb groups.

Now, low-carb diets have been getting a bad rap from the medical community, so the researchers next evaluated the risk factors of heart disease in both of the groups. After six months of the program, the low-carb group had a greater reduction in blood pressure from greatly lowered triglycerides and a lessening of the “bad” cholesterol called VLDL (very-low-density-lipoproteins).

After two years of the study, the low-carb group had an increase in “good” cholesterol, HDL. Overall, both groups lost the same amount of weight, but the low-carb group was healthier. Both groups did lose LDL and had gains in HDL, but the low-carb group experienced greater beneficial changes to their metabolism and bodies.

Keep in mind, this was a two year study, and that both groups did achieve similar weight loss and both groups did improve their cardiovascular health, but the low-carb dieters achieved great results… and the were still holding their own or even improving after two years. The low-fat group had started to regain their weight losses and their cardio risk factors.

Give a choice of diets that both achieved the weight loss goals, which diet is best for you.

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It is also important to note that both groups did incorporate exercise into their program and they also made voluntary lifestyle changes that improved their long term health.

What does this all mean for you? If you want to lose those love handles and other body fat, you should incorporate a good diet into your program. Which one you select is up to you, but remember this; your body needs lots of protein, as well as fiber, fats and unrefined carbohydrates. Whatever you choose, do some research and consult with a competent nutritionist or your family physician.

Women love to diet. At any give time, one of three women are on a diet. Yet more women are overweight than ever and a disturbing new study shows that binge eating is the most widespread eating disorder in the United States, surpassing bulimia and anorexia. Surely, there has to be a connection between food deprivation diets and the rate of increase in binge eating.

I can definitely speak for myself. I first began binge eating after following a fad diet that controlled what food groups I could consume. During the two months that I was on the diet, I dreamed about all the foods I could not eat. These “forbidden foods” became an obsession. Needless to say when I went off the diet, I started over-indulging in all the foods I was deprived of during the diet. I told myself that I needed a reward for losing all the weight. In a few short months, the pounds I lost came back and I was stuck with an unhealthy new eating habit to boot.

Maybe there is something wrong in the way we are trying to lose weight? Since most eating disorders affect far more women than men, there is really a cause for concern. Women need to re-examine the way they attempt to lose weight and the ultimate cost on their health and bodies.

Although it sounds unfashionable compared to the latest fad diets out there, the best weight loss diet for women that ensures permanent results is one on which healthy portions from various food groups is allowed. A plan like this will ensure healthy weight loss without causing undue stress on the body. Women also need to keep in mind that fad diets are ageing. This is because fad diets put your body under stress and also deprive you of nutrients you need to keep your skin, nails and hair healthy.

By following a healthy eating plan, you will not only gain an enviable figure, but will also look younger, have less wrinkles, strong nails and healthy hair. Along with healthy eating habits, the right exercise program for women will allow you will feel more relaxed and more confident in yourself. You will also sleep better allowing your body to repair and restore your body and skin. It is not called beauty sleep for nothing.

The next time you come across a new weight loss diet that promises 10 lbs in 10 days ask yourself if it is worth risking your health and complexion to try something that sounds unhealthy anyway. You did not gain all your weight in a week. Why would you expect to lose it all in a week? Also remember that going on a fad diet could cause you to learn unhealthy eating habits and leave you feeling stressed and obsessed.

Stop obsessing over weight loss. Learn about healthy eating and start living better today. Weight loss will happen automatically along with the side effects of better self esteem, peace of mind and healthy skin, hair and nails.

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