21 Pounds in 21 Days
The diet book “21 Pounds in 21 Days: The Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox” contains a fasting program written by author Dr. Rone DeLuz, a naturopath, registered nurse, and certified hypnotherapist. She runs a rather pricey holistic treatment cent in the posh Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.Her detox program became popular in 2007 when talk radio host Robin Quivers used her media clout to promote the program and share with the Sirius satellite listeners, as well as with Larry King Live, how she lo…
The Beck Diet Solution
Ever wonder why some people lose weight so easily while others struggle so hard? Some point out it is because of the difference in body composition eating habits, but psychologist Dr. Judith Beck thinks otherwise. She believes that people struggle with their weight loss because they do not know know to think like a thin person. Their best intentions are sabotaged by their behavior, mindset, lifestyle, and habits. In her book “The Beck Diet Solution,” Dr. Beck does not provide what to eat or what…
Japanese Women Don't Get Old or Fat
Another diet book criticizes how Americans eat and invites its readers to look into other countries for inspiration. Just like “French Women Don’t Get Fat,” Japanese-born marketing consultant Naomi Moriyama wrote her experiences that keeps her energetic lifestyle and svelte shape in “Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat.”The gist Moriyama believes that the secret why the Japanese have long lives and low rates of obesity have a lot to do with the kinds of meals they are eating, and no, it does not…
Baby Fit Diet
Pregnancy is a time to enjoy your femininity and connect with your unborn child as well as your husband. However, unlike the common misconception of “eating for two,” pregnancy does not give you a reason to eat anything you want. It is because that weight does not disappear when the child arrives. A lot of expecting moms are actually unprepared when it comes to maternity nutrition, and most doctors would recommend avoiding a diet while pregnant. A new diet plan can help pregnant women and new mo…
Gold Coast Cure
Developed by Doctors Andy and Ivy Larson, the Gold Coast Cure is a total-body health program, which incorporates three key components to help you manage your weight and health. The five-week program focuses on a nutritious, natural diet, supplements, and exercise. It also claims to decrease your risk of illnesses like diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, obesity.Its eating program makes you avoid the “bad carbohydrates,” which includes processed foods like white bread, French fries, and pasta, all…
The Duke Diet
A respective educational institution in the United States, Duke University aims to develop a healthy and positive approach to weight loss through its Diet and Fitness Center, which has opened its doors since 1969. Their weight loss program used to be solely available in their Durham, North Carolina facility, but now it can be accessed through its newly-developed Duke Diet website. Web-based diet programs have become an effective tool for people who have been wanting to shed off those unwanted po…
Optifast Diet
Some diets come and go, but the more effective ones tend to stay in the market-as well as being followed by consumers-over a long period of time. The OPTIFAST plan is one of them, having been one of the pioneers of liquid-based diets during the 1970s. The diet plan is aimed at obese individuals who are at least 50 pounds over their ideal weight or with a Body Mass Index of 30 or more, and has been recommended by physicians and dietitians.The Optifast programThe program follows strict guidelines,…
The Pregnancy Diet
A woman’s body undergoes a lot of changes during pregnancy. As part of those changes, should she also have to change the way she consumes food? Does she really have to “eat for two people”? And how are you supposed to lose all the “pregnancy weight” after giving birth? These questions are what Eileen Behan, a registered dietician and mother of two, hopes to answer through her book The Pregnancy Diet.What is The Pregnancy Diet?The Pregnancy Diet is not about taking a diet while pregnant, but rath…
The Ultimate New York Body Plan
Ever wondered if your body can undergo an extreme makeover without the help of liposuction and slimming supplements? The Ultimate New York Body Plan provides just that: a two-week blitz program of dieting and exercising that produces fast results. The program was created by David Kirsch, a wellness enthusiast who also owns the Madison Square Club, a fitness venue that prides itself of several top celebrity clients such as Heidi Klum, Jamie King, and Liv Tyler.Before doing the 14-day plan, your a…
Mediterranean Diet
A Mediterranean diet is a popular diet regimen that has been utilized by a number of people not only as a weight loss plan but also as a diet lifestyle. Unlike other types of diet designed specifically for weight loss, the Mediterranean diet evolved as a traditional lifestyle diet. It is simply a type of diet pattern that is being followed by people living in countries found in the Mediterranean Basin. This group of countries include Greece, Spain and Southern Italy. The reason why the Mediterra…
