The toughest diets may not be the best

2/22/2012

Employee wellness programs can help workers lose weight in a healthy way. This is something that many people may need help with, since not only are one-third of American adults obese, but there are many fad diets out there that promise quick results but may not be safe.

While following a strict diet may be one way to shed pounds fast, a person may find themselves packing on the weight once they try to eat normally again.

Recently, The Chicago Tribune reported on the diets out there that are the most difficult to follow.

First, there is the three-day diet, which limits people to between 800 and 1,000 calories a day. While this plan may be effective in helping someone lose weight, it might not be safe since the government recommends between 2,000 and 2,400 calories a day for moderately active adults.

Next, there is the baby food diet, which is exactly what it sounds like.

"Unless you're an infant, subsisting on pureed turkey, carrots, and pears might not sound appealing. But followers believe the portion-controlled jars prevent overeating. Strict adherents exclude "real" food altogether, while some replace just one meal a day with baby food," according to the news source.

People who are trying to lose weight should seek help from trained healthcare professionals like doctors or nurse practitioners at onsite clinics, who can give them advice on how to shed pounds safely.

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