Does the diet help meet your protein needs?
Not only is it important for a diet program to help you reduce calories, but also to help you meet your protein needs.
For most individuals, consuming 0.8 g of protein per 2.2 lbs of bodyweight each day will support muscle maintenance and metabolism while in a reduced-calorie state. Also, protein has a higher satiety factor, which will help you stay full longer.
The fewer hunger pangs that occur, the easier it will be for you to stick to a diet. Remember, consistency is the key to weight loss success!
Does the diet program offer a meal replacement option? If you feel overwhelmed selecting your own meals or have trouble with portion control, then meal replacements are an excellent option.
Replacing one or two meals daily with a meal replacement while following a comprehensive weight management program, where you can receive guidance from a nutritionist or health coach, can help you achieve your weight loss goal successfully.
Does the diet program help you limit your sodium intake to 2,300 mg daily?
The average American consumes an excess amount of sodium daily, at roughly 3,400 mg per day. A high sodium diet can contribute to increased water retention and lead to health risks, such as high blood pressure.
When choosing a diet program, make sure the amount of sodium you will consume each day is 2,300 mg per day or below. By cutting down your sodium intake, you will be reducing water weight as well.
Does the diet program recommend exercise?
Physical activity has been shown to contribute to weight loss and decrease belly fat. A good diet plan would include all of the above criteria as well as recommend physical activity for at least 30 minutes or more on most and preferably all days of the week at a moderate- to high-intensity level.
Does the diet program have a health care practitioner available to contact?
At the start of your diet program as well as during, you may need a diet assessment or have questions about your progress.
Having the ability to speak or collaborate with a nutritionist or health coach may lead to a more successful weight loss journey.
Almased is a diet program that meets all the criteria on this checklist and will help set you up for success.
All you will need to do to carry out your weight loss plan successfully is to set specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and timely goals that will help you stay motivated and disciplined on the diet. Let the Almased diet program take care of the rest!
