Atkin's, South Beach, Popcorn, Slimfast...etc. Diet fads come and go but apparently fat people don't. The verdict is out, the only thing to do when you diet is to count your calories. It doesn't matter if you go low-fat, low-carb or high-protein, you need to create a calorie deficit if you want to lose weight. That means expending more calories than you'd consume in a day. That also means alot of discipline and you'll need even more self-control if you don't excercise.
What also helps is the concept of energy density. Certain foods that make us feel full are actually lower in calories than you'd think. Conversely, there are plenty of tasty fat laden carbohydrates that we can munch away on without realizing we've had about 5,000 calories worth.
So the best diet is really common sense. Just like everything else you'll find on this blog, everything boils down to hard work, discipline and common sense. But you already knew all this at the back of mind, this just means you've run out of excuses to not eat less and work out more. Enough already, go do it!
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Hmmm yeah I've discovered something after living in China for the past 8 months or so: rice isn't the culprit. I have been avoiding rice for maybe the past 4 years - and I've been wrong all along. Sugar is the real bad guy - so eating a full bowl of rice with veggies etc can keep you slim as long as you don't munch on those digestives or excessive chocolate. So keep those good carbs up!
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