Feb
Reality is a word that gets tossed around a lot. It carries a deep meaning, after all, and probably resonates with a lot of people. It’s also a word that may carry some significance to unsuccessful dieters who find the demands of typical diets a little too difficult to digest, pun intended.
The Reality Diet is an eating system that’s largely free from the trappings of many diet programs. It’s neither low on carbs nor low on fat and doesn’t make unusual demands on those looking to lose weight.
The Diet
High fiber is the order of the day for the Reality Diet. Fiber keeps you full much longer, removing hunger pangs throughout the day. The book teaches dieters how to identify food choices rich in fiber, such as wheat and grains, along with how to integrate them into your meals.
According to the author, Dr. Steven Schnur, calorie counting and other trappings involved in fad diets make them difficult for ordinary individuals to employ. While many can do them for a week or two, the pressures of reality kick in eventually, and they just give up on the diet and return to their old habits.
The Reality Diet looks to remedy this by being easy to follow and allowing for concessions. Meals are very forgiving and allow enough “good stuff” to keep you from developing cravings. Weight loss is facilitated by portion control and a focus on filling low-calorie food choices.
The System
Beyond meals, the book includes tips on how to eat healthy when dining out, along with other situations that might make losing weight more difficult. Dr. Schnur also cautions against diet programs that doesn’t include an exercise routine. Exercise is the easiest way to raise your metabolism so there’s no excuse not to engage in it. In his book, Dr. Schnur recommends aerobic exercises designed to raise heart rate and burn fat.
