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Summer Is Here! You are getting ready to hit the beach, go to the pool, travel outdoors, wear a swimsuit, and throw on shorts to grab some sun\u2026then you look down, catch your reflection, or see a picture and don\u2019t love the way you look or feel.<\/p>\n
It happens to a lot of us. Whether it is that you are showing more skin in a swimsuit<\/strong> and shorts or your social events require more physical activity<\/em>, you realize there is something wrong.<\/p>\n Is it an extra<\/strong> 5 \u2013 10 lbs, your physique isn\u2019t as defined, your stamina<\/u> is gone, or you\u2019re more sluggish<\/u> than normal?<\/p>\n Whatever the concern, your answer may be the 4-letter word above\u2026DIET! <\/strong><\/p>\n But which one? There are so many and we all know someone who has had success or failure at each diet out there. So which one is right for you?<\/u><\/p>\n I\u2019d like to take this time to breakdown some of the most popular diet trends that are out there, discuss the advantages<\/strong> and disadvantages<\/strong> of each.<\/p>\n Current reports list over 40 popular diet trends<\/u> currently cycling through the world. Of those, we will look at the number 1 diet \u2013 Weight Watchers<\/strong>– and two of the less popular on a large scale, but most talked about by some of our clients \u2013 Keto<\/strong> and Whole30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Weight Watchers<\/strong> \u2013 why t works: \u00a0It encourages you to eat more fruits, veggies, and lean proteins. \u00a0There is a reward system to motivate users and to assist with tracking and accountability. \u00a0It also allows you the freedom of choice, so you don\u2019t have to feel you can only eat certain foods. Disadvantages<\/em>-at times, too much freedom leads to you either choosing what you feel comfortable with and\/or is easy (which doesn\u2019t always translate to healthy) or you just get overwhelmed and don\u2019t eat anything.<\/p>\n Keto<\/strong> \u2013 why it works: It can reduce insulin (when insulin is present your body tends to store fat), it can increase fat burning (you\u2019re body will not have to burn through the glycogen that is stored from carbs for fuel) and it has been shown to lower the risk of several types of cancer. \u00a0This is because eliminating carbs reduces the inflammation in your body. Inflammation creates more risk of cancers and other diseases. Disadvantages<\/em>-you will not be eating much (if any) fruit, whole grains, certain veggies and carbs overall. \u00a0This can be a challenge for many as it relates to eating out and\/or being around individuals who are not on a similar plan. Additionally, if we keep carbs out too long we can become carb sensitive. Meaning when we put them back into our body we send it into shock thus storing more weight. Keto, also takes a while to show physical results, which may be a turn off to those looking for more immediate results.<\/p>\n Whole30 \u2013 <\/strong>why it works: \u00a0It encourages you to read labels, cut out refined and processed foods. You eliminate dairy, wheat, and gluten, all of which can have a negative impact on your overall performance and aesthetic. Disadvantages<\/em>-you eliminate many foods at once. These foods you many require to add back to your nutrient regime based on your personal response to them. For instance, many of you tolerate dairy well or need the grains to fuel your brain and body. If you eliminate these from your diet, you lose out on some of the nutrients needed. Additionally, highly active people tend to not get enough energy leading to weakness and sluggishness.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, I feel the best DIET<\/strong> is the one you\u2019ll follow. \u00a0I am a firm believer in being mindful of everything you put into your body. \u00a0If you want to lose weight, you\u2019re going to need to reduce the \u201cjunk\u201d you\u2019re putting in your body and exercise. \u00a0If you want to put on lean muscle, you\u2019re going to need to eat more and lift weights. I suggest you track what you\u2019re eating, how much you eat and how you feel. \u00a0If you\u2019re feeling great and you love the way you look, keep it up! If you\u2019re not, then note why you\u2019re choosing foods and\/or drinks that aren\u2019t conducive to your diet. This can help you make the switch to a healthier<\/strong> version of yourself (not just for the summer, but for life<\/strong>!).<\/p>\n About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n Scott Keppel is the owner of\u00a0Scott\u2019s Training Systems<\/a>, a world-class coaching facility in Chandler, Arizona. He is a nationally certified trainer through NASM and ISSA. His mission is to empower women of all ages and fitness levels. For more information head to\u00a0scottstrainingsystems.com<\/a>\u00a0or check him out on Instagram at @stsnation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summer Is Here! 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