Don Howard
Well-Known Member
My problem is that there are people out there who latch on to a named diet that they intend to follow in the hopes of losing weight and after a few weeks they stop the diet for various reasons. They also stop the exercise and go back to their regular foods and daily lifestyle. Following a named diet is difficult for people because they focus on the restrictions or the cost of following the diet. I have a meal plan established and follow that meal plan, but then again, I have made it up in my mind to change myself both in my weight and general health. I had elevated cholesterol levels so I watch the types of fats I eat. I've even forced myself to eat broccoli because it's good for me. I eat oatmeal, albeit dry, because it's good for me. There was an article(details escapes me) that rated the top 25 named diet plans and how they stack up to help people lose weight, give consideration to people with diabetes, high cholesterol, etc. The paleo diet scored low (I think bottom ten) because it didn't account for heart health and folks with diabetes. If someone doesn't have heart or sugar issues then it might work for them, so long as that person is mentally dedicated to stick with the diet.
The best diet in the world to reduce weight, cholesterol, diabetes, etc. etc. will not work for someone who's too lazy to stick with it.
