First we, like undermined, are fond of a newfangled diet, and then we curse the day when we sat down at the steering wheel of this vacuum cleaner. Why is it so? Let's figure it out.
Atkins Diet
What's the point?
The popularity of this diet peaked in the early 2000s, when, according to statistics, one in 10 of all dieters ate exactly according to the system developed half a century ago by cardiologist Robert Atkins.
The main idea of the diet is to avoid carbohydrate foods and eat only proteins and fats. With a decrease in the intake of carbohydrates from food, the body has to restructure its work. Carbohydrates are the main energy source for the body, and in case of shortage, the reserves accumulated by the body are consumed first. After all the carbohydrates have been "burned out", the body has to use fat reserves for energy supply: this is where the long-awaited process of losing weight begins. Weight really goes away very quickly.
Why did we love her?
In addition to being effective and visual (the first results are noticeable after 3-5 days), with the Atkins diet, we were always full. Because he forbade only alcohol, sugar, flour, cereals, potatoes, legumes, bananas, grapes and plums. Everything else was possible!
Why did we curse her?
Many have noticed that “on Atkins” they feel weak and dizzy. These are symptoms of ketosis, a condition in which the body begins to produce harmful chemicals due to a lack of glucose. In addition, an excess of protein with a lack of carbohydrates greatly harms the kidneys. Finally, because of this diet, digestion is disturbed, constipation occurs, the body receives a dose of toxins, which it tries to remove through the skin. Hello acne!
Montignac Diet
What's the point?
Instead of counting calories, Montignac ranks foods based on their "glycemic index," or the blood sugar levels they cause. He claims that sugar stimulates the overproduction of insulin, which leads to the accumulation of fat in the body. Harmful foods according to Montignac are foods that lead to an increase in blood sugar levels. The higher the index, the more harmful the product. The first places in the table are occupied by m alt (110), glucose (100), fried potatoes, white bread (95). The same group includes carrots (85) and honey (80), which have a glycemic index even higher than that of milk chocolate (70). Montignac He althy Foods: Soybeans (15), Mushrooms (15), Green Vegetables (!5) and… Dark Dark Chocolate (22).
Why did we love her?
This diet was not harmful to he alth. Weight decreased slowly but surely, and the list of allowed foods was so large that the recommended 5-6 meals a day were varied and tasty. In addition, the condition of the skin and hair improved noticeably, since the abundance of fiber acted on the body as a detox course.
Why did we curse her?
Many have noticed that despite the weight loss, the general condition "on Montignac" becomes depressive. Constant blues, irritability and pessimism are a real side effect with such a food system, because ice cream, chocolate, any desserts, fried potatoes, nuts and alcohol Montignac, are you serious?
Kremlin diet
What's the point?
The Kremlin diet is based on an overseas work called "Nutrition Efficiency Conditions Used in the Development of the Diet of US Military and Astronauts." The fundamental principle of the diet is the minimum consumption of carbohydrates in food, which serve as a source of energy for the body. After the intake of carbohydrates is limited, the body makes up for their deficiency, using body fat for this. Reminds me of Atkins? That's right, the basic principle is the same…
Why did we love her?
What other diet will promise you to eat "from the belly" fried meat, smoked sausage and scrambled eggs with lard, and at the same time lose weight? But the most interesting thing about the diet is the absence of a ban on alcohol! That is, you can safely go to parties and not deny yourself anything, hop-hey-lalalei! And the weight is off. Let's drink to that!
Why did we curse her?
In addition to the excessive load on the kidneys, the “Kremlin” also hit the liver. In addition, carbohydrates in it are so limited that the body takes glucose, not only breaking down fats, but also starting to literally eat proteins, which are part of our muscles. With the Kremlin diet, weight loss occurs due to muscle tissue. At the end of the diet, the lost precious muscle is quickly replaced by fat. Weight returns, but this is not the same weight that it was before the diet - the ratio of muscle and adipose tissue changes significantly. Oops.
Dukan Diet
What's the point?
The Dukan Diet is based on the consumption of protein foods. This nutrition system consists of 4 stages, the first two of which are aimed directly at weight loss, and the second two - at stabilizing the new weight. Each stage has its own list of products.
Why did we love her?
The basic principle is that permitted products are not limited in quantity. No need to count calories, no need to weigh portions. In addition, this diet did not give side effects: both nutrition and the nervous system were not subjected to any excessive influence. Have we found the ideal?
Why did we curse her?
This diet can't be done halfway. Violation of any rules can spoil the whole result and nullify all efforts. And we are not robots. And we don't have nerves of steel. The second point is that after the Dukan diet, metabolism really changes, and fat-soluble vitamins are no longer absorbed in some people. First of all - vitamins A, E and D, which means that calcium is also poorly absorbed. Well, the consequences are clear: wrinkles, dry skin, irritation, caries, brittle bones … oh no.
Protasov's diet
What's the point?
The point of this diet is to consume the maximum amount of vegetables and certain dairy products, as well as to limit the usual amount of sweets and high-glycemic carbohydrates. Its duration is no more than five weeks.
Why did we love her?
Protasov's diet is amazingly good because it does not limit the amount of food, which is very good from a psychological point of view. Due to the large amount of dairy products, a sufficient amount of protein enters the body. This contributes to the loss of adipose tissue while maintaining and even building muscle. Protasov prescribes a large number of non-starchy vegetables for everyone, and these are vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and fiber. Satisfying and useful! Improves bowel function. And the fat content in Protasov's diet is limited, but fat as such is not expelled. This is very correct.
Why did we curse her?
Only in the fourth week, the survivors could notice that the weight went down. At first, I even had to do without meat and fish, and vegetarianism is far from suitable for everyone, but it hits the gastrointestinal tract out of habit. Read the menu, which had to be followed for two weeks every day: raw vegetables, cheeses and yogurts with five percent fat content, one boiled egg, 3 green apples, coffee, tea, of course, without sugar, water - at least 2 liters per day. And so two weeks, and the weight stands still! You can freak out. Source: cosmo.ru, photo: EasnNews, Legion-Media.