It's counter-intuitive, but true: we have instituted a long run of "fat-free" diets but as a nation we continue to become fatter and fatter. You would think that by decreasing the amount of fat in our diets we would be able to shed the pounds, but it appears that there is more to losing excess weight than simply avoiding one type of food.
So what's the deal? How can it be that even when we cut the fat out of our diets our weight continues to climb? The fact is that not all fats were created equally. There are good fats and bad fats, and eliminating the good fats from your diet can spell trouble for your weight loss goals. Your body needs certain fats in order to function properly, and cutting all fats from your diet is likely to leave you feeling empty in several ways. What's more, food labels can be deceiving. We've been trained to think that foods that say "fat-free" are good for us, but actually there can be a surprising number of calories and a high level of sugar in those types of foods. The result is that we still fail to properly fuel our bodies and we aren't able to make the scale drop.
It is generally better to approach weight loss goals with a desire to be healthy. Rather than cutting an entire type of food from your diet, such as no-fats, or no-carbs, consider putting together a truly balanced diet that your body can get the proper amount of energy from. Focus on eating healthy, balanced foods in reasonable portions, and consider weight-loss programs such as Herbalife's ShapeWorks Weight Management Program that put the same emphasis on healthy living that you do.
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