Top 10 Diets

Atkins

This diet can and does result in rapid weight loss. I have had some amazing results, especially when aiming to lose a quick 10lbs after the holidays. It is fairly easy to follow, and allows followers to eat many delicious foods (meat, cheese etc) that other diets restrict. There is little calorie restriction, so dieters rarely feel hungry. On the other hand, there is a fall in energy levels with lower carb intake. Deviation from the diet, i.e. eating carbs again, can also put the weight back on very quickly. Not to mention that no alcohol can sometimes really cut back on your social life!

Calorie Restriction

This diet is easy to understand. There is little restriction on types of food you can eat., and it leads to longer life, better health, lower blood pressure and more! Those are the Pros - the Cons are that dieters rarely feel full, you're always counting calories, and need full knowledge of the calorific content of every food! Also be careful of restaurant foods. They are full of hidden butters, creams & oils!

Cleansing

Not my favorite diet! You may feel fresher, more energetic.  I didn't.  A cleaner liver also metabolizes food faster, and sets up your body to lose weight in the long term! However, this diet is hard to stick to! You may feel hungry, tired and perhaps a little dizzy. It may be a great diet to do on holiday.  For me?  Thumbs down.

Green Tea Diet

This diet is very easy to follow, and studies have shown its effectiveness. The health benefits of drinking Green Tea every day are more than just weight loss. On the other hand, weight loss is not as dramatic as with other diets, and of course you have to like Green Tea!

Low Fat Diet

The focus on natural healthy foods has other benefits, beyond just weight loss. There is really no need to count calories on this diet. Cons Giving up so many foods is not for everybody, but if your consumption of meat, fish etc is limited already, you may find it easy!

South Beach Diet

The focus on 'good carbs' and 'bad carbs' reduces the risk of heart disease. There is also no need to count calories on this diet, and you do not limit carbs, so its easier to feel full. The Cons are that this diet can work out to be quite expensive, and like the Atkins diet, leaving this diet can sometimes result in rapid weight gain.  {I discovered this quite first hand; expensive and rapid weight gain}

The Zone Diet

Dieters get most of the nutrients they need, as fruits and vegetables are OK! Cravings for carbs tend to disappear after a few days, and weight loss on The Zone can be very rapid! However, like Atkins and South Beach, coming off the diet can result in putting the weight back on very fast! The diet can be expensive too, it involved buying books and other materials, not to mention time-consuming, as food preparation is sometimes a complicated process! It is therefore not practical for some people.