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The reason many people have difficulty losing weight is that most calorie restriction diets don't deal with the underlying metabolic and hormonal inhibitors of fat loss. 'The Zone dietary program' and 'The KetoSystem' are the two most effective weight loss programs around today which address these issues.
Each of my weight loss programs is specifically tailored to your particular needs, likes and dislikes. Through thorough investigation the cause of your weight loss resistance will be determined and an appropriate weight loss program prescribed.
Each program is easy to follow and adhered-to, having attainable goals and personal support mechanisms. There will be lots of delicious foods and meals to choose from, that won't leave you hungry, together with loads of easy to cook, healthy recipes.
Exercise programs are provided by my team of consultant exercise specialists and access to personal training can be organized to help you manage the all-important physical side of weight loss
The Zone Diet
The Zone Diet was developed by Barry Sears, a former researcher in biotechnology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The Zone is a physiological state in which the hormones (insulin and eicosanoids) governed by the food you eat are maintained within zones. The benefits of controlling insulin are increased fat loss, decreased likelihood of cardiovascular disease and greater physical and mental performance. The benefits of controlling eicosanoids are decreased inflammation and increased blood flow, which will help improve virtually every chronic disease condition and improve physical performance.
The Zone Diet is a hormonal control dietary program, where insulin control is achieved by balancing protein and carbohydrate at each meal. The insulin-control component of the Zone dietary program can be described as a moderate-carbohydrate, moderate-protein, and moderate-good fat dietary program. The majority of carbohydrates should come from vegetables and fruits, with starches (such as bread, potatoes, rice and pasta) used sparingly. This dietary program is based on balance and moderation at each meal.
The KetoSystem
The ketosystem is a controlled protein, low GI carbohydrate, moderate good fat and moderate exercise diet. Unlike many high protein diets, the 'KetoSystem' keeps protein intake to the miniumum required to maintain muscle mass.
The ketosystem is one of the most effective fat loss programs available, assisting you to lose up to 1-3kg of fat per week whilst preserving muscle tissue. Most calorie restricted diets produce disappointing results principally due to the excessive loss of muscle mass. This loss of muscle reduces your metabolic rate (ability to burn calories) and increases your likelihood of putting the fat back on. Conventional low calorie diets are notorious for their negative impact on health, given up to 50% of the weight loss stems from muscle wasting - muscle that is critical for maintaining gut, liver and immune function. Excessive loss of muscle when dieting is associated with accelerated ageing, increased illness and infections and adverse blood lipid profile (associated with CV disease and cancers).
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE KETOSYSTEM go to
www.ketosystem.com.au
Healthy weight loss tips
Reduce refined, processed foods such as white bread, cakes, biscuits, crisps, sugary cereals.
Eat wholegrain breads and cereals such as grainy breads, whole oats, natural muesli, wholegrain crackers, brown rice and wholegrain pasta.
Reduce saturated fats such as butter, margarine, vegetable oil, coconut oil, palm oil, take away food, chips, full cream dairy foods, skin of chicken, fat from meat, chocolate, cakes and pastries.
Include moderate amount of beneficial unsaturated fats (omega 3) in the diet. Foods such as fish, flaxseed oil, olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds.
Include fibre rich foods such as wholegrain cereals (oats, brown rice, bread), fruits and vegetables, legumes, rice bran and psyllium husks.
Reduce foods with added sugars such as sugary breakfast cereals, soft drinks, muesli bars, biscuits, cakes, chocolate, lollies, flavoured milk, and some yoghurts.
Drink plenty of water, 1-2 Litres a day.
Including low-fat protein with each meal and as snacks will help reduce sugar cravings, hunger pangs and help stabalise blood sugar levels.
Eat smaller meals regularly to speed up your metabolism. Keep some healthy low-fat snacks on hand.
