The Zone
Revolutionize Your Weight Loss With The Zone.
The Zone, which was originated by Barry Sears, Ph.D, has
been known as one of the most revolutionary idea of weight
loss. The Zone emphasizes on the idea that we should return
to the diets of ancient peoples, which is a diet bases on
fruits, vegetables, and meat. The Zone does not deny people
carbohydrates, but simply limits their use.
The dieters are encouraged to sharply limit their intake
of pasta and potatoes. The Zone is working based on a formula
of 40/30/30, meaning 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent
fat, and 30 percent protein.
There is a physiological basis to the Zone. Dr. Sears designed
the diet to restrict the amount of insulin in the body. Large
amount of insulin can lead to a build up of fat, causing obesity
and other health risks. People who undergo diet programs are
encouraged to obtain their carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables
and their fat from olive oil and other monounsaturated fats.
No doubt, the biggest advantage to the Zone diet is that
it can lead to measurable weight loss. It is also considered
healthier than some diets, since it limits the intake of non-nutritious
carbohydrates and emphasizes fruits and vegetables. The diet
encourages people to eat more frequently, at least every five
hours. It is also a low-calorie diet; by follow the Zone,
the female dieter will consume only about 1300 calories. The
Zone also discourages consumption of junk food, which may
be the basis of much weight gain.
Some dieticians follow the Zone religiously while there are
some that find it hard to follow. The diet can also be costly,
because of it depends a lot on protein products. There are
some critics maintain that the Zone as being too complex,
forcing dieters to spend too much time trying to do various
calculations.
Well, the biggest disadvantage of the Zone is probably its
high protein content. Diets like these are often associated
with heart disease and are actually condemned by the American
Heart Association. The Heart Association questions whether
the Zone is actually effective in helping an individual to
lose weight over the long term.
People tend to endorse to the Zone because it offers them
the opportunity to indulge in foods that would be banned on
other diets. Also, the diet is considered more filling than
other weight loss plans. However, some people claim that the
Zone is unproven. And some people categorize Zone as a fad
diet.
Dr. Sears says that people are overweight because of insulin
resistance, but, his claims cannot be fully verified. It would
appear that people are fat for all sorts of reasons, it could
be family history of obesity, bad eating habits, emotional
eating, and lack of nutritional knowledge. So, some people
say that Dr. Sears’ diet is based upon a false assumption.
The Zone has received several celebrity endorsements. Actresses
in Hollywood credit the Zone with helping them to lose weight.
Averagely, a dieter can expect to lose about five pounds during
the initial two weeks and one pound a week after that introductory
period.
There are some critics insisting that the Zone eliminates
the fun out of eating. However, the truth of this still depends
on individual dieter. As always, you should always consult
your doctor first before jumping to any weight loss program.
They will closely monitor your progress and can determine
whether you are suffering any ill effects as a result of your
diet.
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