Worst diets

[pink_sugar]

I thought this article was interesting. I know my brother is totally pro the Paleo diet. I was pretty sure that eliminating food groups from your diet was a bad idea.

 

The Worst Diets for Weight Loss | Healthy Eats ? Food Network Healthy Living Blog

[tman666]

Just like anything else in fitness, you have to find what works for you.

 

Take the "paleo" diet, for example. When you get down to it, people adhering to a "paleo" template tend to eat more lean meats, more vegetables, more healthy fats, and less processed foods than they might have otherwise. This results in health and physique benefits for many people.

 

In my opinion, the error in logic stems from the notion that one MUST eliminate certain type of foods for xyz reasons (grains, dairy, gluten, nightshades, etc.) . Sometimes, there is scientific backing for some of these claims in SOME individuals. Sometimes, there's NO scientific backing whatsoever.

 

The other problem tends to be with implementation of dietary concepts. Some people will point to the scientific findings as evidence that they're doing the right thing, even if it's not working for them on an individual level.

 

I'm not trying to say that every diet and nutritional strategy is "right" or has merit. What I'm saying is that I think many people are too quick to hop on whatever bandwagon or flavor of the day is being pushed without taking much consideration for their personal situation.

[Casablanca]

Best bet, count calories, balance what you eat, a little bit of everything, exercise and you should be good...don't eat too many empty calories, make sure there is fruits and vegis, but carbs are also important as is protein from meat