Low Fat Diet and Weight Loss

Cook Yourself Thin Recipes - Low Fat

Every now and then, a new diet phase evolves for people to try out. A lot of these are nonsense and then there is the other half which develop due to medical and science developments. It was only a while ago when the low fat diet was the thing to be trying which then soon grew out of date leading to the low carb diet or the infamous Atkins diet. Again, like most diet phases that eventually dissolve, it is easy to forget that pasta was a crucial element for athlete's in terms of an excellent energy supply, which is of course full of carbs.

We have already talked about fat within this site and how it is necessary for natural optimal health, but we also know that there are many different types of fat from which many are harmful to us, an example being 'trans fats', within many snack foods. We also know to avoid saturated fats or to much cholesterol. In a nut shell, cutting out fat completely is a big NO, but monetizing it effectively is the goal, i.e. low amounts of fat.

A very famous fitness guru known as Susan Powter lost more than a hundred pounds due to the low fat approach coupled with a lot of exercise. She claimed that she consumed more than 3000 calories per day which in total is about 300% more recommended for a woman, but maintained her skinny body. How? What is the secret to her success? She simply ate no food that had more than 30% of their calories in the form of fat. In her diet, she actually kept the fat percentage down to approximately ten to fifteen percent.

Susan claimed 'fat makes you fat! Isn't that why they call it fat?' She does have a valid point, doesn't she?

This seems a bit controversial as she claims that you can eat all the breads or pasta's you want when in fact people know to stay away from that to reduce fat intake, especially if it is white bread or pasta.

Also, simple carbohydrates raise your body’s glycemic level, which provokes an insulin response and has been proven to lead to weight gain, particularly around the stomach, where it puts you at risk for diabetes and heart disease.

So, with all this chat and talk, what is the underlying secret?

Limit fat whilst making good choices with carbohydrates. Whole grains are highly recommended by the experts and nutritionists. Replace your white sources of carbs such as white bread with whole grain would be healthier.

Overall though it does seem impossible to eat 3 times your recommended calorie intake and still lose weight. This would only be possible if you were extremely active on the verge of collapse. But if you do decide to explore the low fat approach it certainly won't do you any harm. Simply have all the low fat versions of your favourite foods.

For example, instead of buying the pre packed frozen pizzas for instance, make your own. Not only will this be better for you but it is a lot of fun and lets face it, there are many more options that you could do with the pizza when creating it yourself.

Now, as always, try and get used to fruit and vegetables. If you can conquer this, then you are half way there; as you will reduce your fat intake considerably and overtime you won't even miss the low fat foods as your body will be completely rid of them reducing the cravings.

To conclude, low fat, whole grain, fruit and vegetables and throw in a bit of exercise.