How To Pick The Best Diet Program For You?
One thing you’ll notice about Best Diet Program Reviews.com is that I don’t make things really easy for you, by picking an overall winner – a 5 star, absolute “best of the best” diet.
That’s because – despite what you may read on many of the “fake” review sites that do – there really is no “best” diet. I’ve read hundreds over the years, and every single one has its pros and its cons.
To top it all off, “best” in this case, is highly subjective, because the best diet program to lose weight for me may not be the best one for you.
And since I don’t know anything about you, your body, and your unique set of circumstances there’s no way I can really claim to be offer a “one size fits all solution.”
Sure, any diet that focuses on calorie reduction and exercise is going to work to some degree, but to find the one that works best for your situation is a different matter altogether.
For example, imagine these three different sets of personal circumstances…
1) A single mom with two kids and two jobs.
2) A single, highly paid professional with a flexible schedule.
3) A retired senior with slightly limited mobility.
Supposing each individual wants to lose weight. The sort of program that each individual finds appealing is going to vary greatly for obvious reasons.
The single mom very likely has limited financial resources – and is lucky if she can find a few minutes per day to herself. She has no time or money for regular sessions at the gym, hiring a personal trainer, or adopting an expensive diet plan.
The single, highly-paid professional has both the time and the money to do whatever s/her wants. There’s plenty of money and time for the gym and for more expensive, quality foods.
The retired senior may or may not be on a fixed income, but is limited in what s/he can do physically. Walking or performing light cardio on a treadmill, elliptical machine or exercise bike may be all s/he can manage.
Suppose I recommended a “best” program that requires frequent sessions at the gym along with regular, high protein, low carbohydrate meals consumed 6 times per day. That doesn’t really suit the needs of two-thirds of the people I just listed, does it? And here’s something else…
It doesn’t really matter if regular sessions in the gym combined with small meals every 2 hours IS the best way to lose weight. If you don’t have the resources to execute it properly, it won’t work for you.
That’s why I recommend that you read each and every one of our diet reviews to come to the decision for yourself.
Yes, I know – it’s easier to have someone tell you which you should be doing. But ultimately, there are many different ways to accomplish the same thing, and as long as a weight loss diet program follows the fundamentals, you’re the best person to decide if the execution of the plan fits best with your lifestyle, your unique set of circumstances and so on.
Making a commitment to losing weight and adopting a healthier lifestyle often requires making sacrifices. It sucks, but there it is. You may have to ask yourself…
Is that hour spent watching TV after the kids go to bed really the best use of my time?
Maybe it is your “treat” of the day, and only time you really have to yourself. However, if you are serious to losing weight, everything has to be “on the table.” You have to be willing to give some things up. Remember, you will get many things back from a diet and exercise plan too; you’ll have more energy and will be able to do with more things with your children, your friends and family. You’ll be more focused and will be more productive at work. You’ll be stronger, healthier and have an elevated self esteem.
Many people use “time” as an excuse because they don’t really want to go on a diet.
You need to be honest and ask yourself if you are. If you won’t prioritize your health now, when will you? After the first heart attack? The diabetes diagnosis?
Ask yourself the tough questions. It’s a smart idea.
So just how do you pick the best diet program for your needs?
The best way is to match the specifics of the diet to your personal circumstances.
Don’t have an understanding boss who will let you snack periodically through the day? Six-meal per day programs are out. Don’t have access to a gym or own fitness equipment? Programs that recommend simple things, like walking, are your best bet (check out the Fat Loss For Idiots review).
It also makes sense to recognize your own ability to adapt to new programs. While any good diet should not expect you to make radical changes – since the best ones are more about sustainable lifestyle changes then extreme caloric restriction – you need to ask yourself if you can honestly expect to maintain an eating program you’re not comfortable with. Maybe instead, you should consider dieting every other day – as recommended in Jon Benson’s The Every Other Day Diet.
Are you a mom who would appreciate a program written with a mom’s perspective? Maybe Holly Rigsby’s Fit Yummy Mummy is something you should check out.
Is overeating more of an emotional or mental response for you? Bill Phillips’ The Transformation Solution might be the ticket.
Have you got the time and the motivation to take on the best? Tom Venuto’s Burn The Fat is a winner.
Make sense?
