I Look Good and Feel Good, Should I Diet?

At times the word diet is only associated with those who are clearly overweight trying to lose some weight in order to improve their health. But what we will talk about here is not about the actual diet, but instead the health benefits for everyone.

However, some people they should still consider a weight loss program due to the overall health benefits that are associated with it. There are, of course, some people who follow a much stricter regime connected to their food than most people - such as diabetics - but if you are in a family with a history of certain medical problems then you should maybe consider it.

A weight loss program is not just about losing the actual weight; it is also about maintaining your healthy weight once you have reached your target. It is more a lifestyle change and a good diet plan is one that means you do not fluctuate between overweight and perfect weight. It is this lifestyle change idea which should be followed by those who have an increased chance of some illnesses due to the curse of genetics.

By following the ideas of some weight loss problems your body can operate at its optimum rate. By eating the correct carbohydrates - please note that they are not all bad like some suggest - the correct fats, protein and much more, you can ensure that your body is able to easily perform the required tasks without digging into its reserves.

By eating the correct foods for your body you avoid moments where on a low carbohydrate diet your body uses protein to do the job of carbohydrates. This then leads to your body storing fat, as the protein does not have the ability to break it down, leading to an increase in heart disease and higher cholesterol levels. You can understand why those who have a family history of heart problems should maybe take heed of this and think about what is more important to them - fitting into a smaller size of clothing or having their long term health.

One of the amazing things is that you are able to follow a healthy lifestyle for your body whilst still eating a lot of your favourite fatty foods. You do not have to eat low fat or low carbohydrate foods that are often bland. Instead, you can enjoy them and know you are helping your long term health. With a few simple changes you can reduce the hidden fat within your body and, at the same time, reduce your chances of heart disease and other illnesses.

In conclusion, it is fair to say that a large number of people could benefit from being on a diet and following a program. It is better for those with their eye on the future to begin taking these healthy steps now therefore preventing, or at least delaying, some of those illnesses that can strike us down when we are older.

Albert Franklin
University of Manchester
Manchester
United Kingdom