AHA No-Fad Diet
Cut through the senseless noise with the No-nonsense No-Fad Diet.
BACKGROUND
The American Heart Association (AHA) is an established, reputable institution working to provide the public with information about their health. Their response to all those trendy, yo-yo diets pining for your attention is the No-Fad Diet.
Find yourself in the center of what the AHA calls the Circles of Success by integrating these three ideals into your daily routine:
- Eat Well
- Think Smart
- Move More
Picture each as an overlapping circle - the center is where they meet and where you'll find success.
Think Smart
All those negative thoughts are using too much energy. Replace that time with positive thoughts that are pro-health. Identify the habits that jeopardize your change in lifestyle and get rid of them, or find smarter alternatives.
Eat Well
It starts with understanding your body. The AHA provides a calculator and BMI chart to identify what your daily caloric intake should be. Reduce the amount of food you're eating and keep a food journal to monitor what and how much you consume. Remember, all things in moderation and to eat from the four food groups each day. Consume plenty of fresh produce, whole grains and lean protein.
Move More
This can be the simplest change of all. Just incorporate more movement in your daily routine. Take a run with your dog, walk during your lunch, take a class at the gym or even skip the elevator for the stairs. Whatever you choose, make sure it's something you enjoy so that you're less likely to quit.
FOOD & RECIPES
Sample Recipes:
- Quick Mexican-Style Soup
- Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Salsa
- Peach and Berry Crumble
EXERCISE
The AHA site has a health calculator, tips, and other tools to help track your fitness progress.
EXPENSE
The cost of the book, American Heart Association No-Fad Diet: A Personal Plan for Healthy Weight Loss.
PRO
It's all in the name. Their plan is sensible and can be life-changing.
CON
None. You're getting a plan backed by a reputable organization.
CONCLUSION
The No-Fad Diet from the American Heart Association just makes good sense. And you can trust the plan as it's handed down from a trusted expert on heart health.
common misspellings: NoFad Deit, No Fade Diet
Sara125: I love this concept! I am sick of the fad diets. Also I like the whole law of attraction concept where thinking negative brings negative energy and positve thoughts lead to success.
Jackie: I agree completely- something that talks long-term and not just quick fix. I don't know about you but the Heart Assoc is probably pretty trustworthy.
Steven: Who knew common sense was an ingredent for dieting.
Robin: "The secret" is another fad and doesn't really apply here. :)
