When choosing a weight loss program many people will search all over the web for the right program for them. Whether it’s a low carbohydrate diet, a pill, or even a video game there is every different kind of method out there. Finding  the right method for you is the most important. When choosing the right weight loss program for you it is important to make sure it is safe, fits your needs, has experienced educators working with you, also has a weight loss maintenance program and does not scam you into spending thousands of dollars with no results.

Dr. Robert Atkins started the largest ‘low-carb craze” when he wrote a series of books titled, ” Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution” in 1972. The books were centered around his belief that the main cause of obesity was from eating carbohydrates such as sugar, flour, and high fructose syrup. The Atkins diet program restricts “net carbs” to decrease hunger due to the longer process of digestion  for fats and proteins. While other weight loss programs, such as Alli weight loss, include an over the counter weight loss pill that stops the digestion of fat.

Whether the Atkins diet program is effective and healthy for you is still up for debate. Some studies say it helps prevent cardiovascular disease, lowers LPD cholesterol, and increases HDL cholesterol. Other studies say the diet contributes to cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, osteoporosis, and kidney stones. Diets that are high in protein cause the loss of calcium and lowering in urinary citrate levels. In 2004 a study was conducted and found that the Atkins diet lead to 70% constipation of the subjects, 65% had halitosis, 54% had headaches, and 10% reported hearing loss. It is important to research and find all the risks and benefits of a weight loss program that you are considering.

Many of these diets start out in a big craze but tend to drop in popularity once it has thoroughly been researched and people are aware of all of its risks. The weight loss craze of today I would say is the Wii weight loss program. This program appears to be safe and includes a balanced diet and regular exercise with the fun of playing video games. The Atkins diet program has four phases that you go through. These phases are induction, ongoing weight loss, pre-maintenances and lifetime maintenance. The induction phase is around 2 weeks long and is the most restrictive. It allows for no more than 20 net grams per day. The ongoing phase increases carbohydrates  by 5 net grams a week. The pre-maintenance phase increases carbohydrates again my 10 grams per week. This is for you to find the maximum number of carbohydrates you can eat a day without gaining weight. The final step, lifetime maintenance, is to help enforce the habits you have created and to carry them out the rest of your life. What sets the Atkins diet program apart from other programs, such as Alli weight loss and the Wii program, is that it has you follow specific steps during different durations of the diet.

We all know and experts agree that the best way to reach your healthy weight loss is to  regularly and com mit to a sensible eating plan. If a program encourages unhealthy behavior then you should probably stay away from it. There are many people out there who are not certified to help you that are trying to scam you into some “magical pill”. Any program that tells you that you can lose weight and not change your diet and exercise then they are selling a fantasy. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and make sure you consider all your choices seriously.