Go Clubbing to Shift those Pounds
WLR dietitian Juliette Kellow reports on research which
showed that people are more likely to stick to a plan and stay
slim if they have additional weight loss support.
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Go Clubbing to Shift those Pounds
By WLR Dietitian
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At last! Health experts have finally recognised that
commercial diets, including slimming clubs, do actually help
people to lose weight – and keep it off. And better still, they
agree that people are more likely to stick to a plan and stay
slim if they have additional weight loss support such as with a
club, rather than going it alone.
Researchers compared the effectiveness of four popular diets
– the Slim-Fast Plan, Weight Watchers Pure Points, Dr Atkins New
Diet Revolution and Rosemary Conley’s Eat Yourself Slim Diet and
Fitness Plan – with a control group as part of the TV series,
BBC Diet Trials.
After six months, all the diets had resulted in a significant
loss of body fat and weight compared to the control group,
indicating that these diets do actually work. After 12 months
though, more than half the participants had given up their
diets, although those following Weight Watchers or Rosemary
Conley – both of which offer ongoing support to followers – were
more likely to have stuck with it. Weight gain after six months
was also lower in those people who’d lost weight through the
supported programmes.
WLR says:
As our members know, having the support of other people
really can make the difference between success and failure when
it comes to dieting. However, physically going to a slimming
club may not suit or be practical for everyone. Some people may
not have a club near them; others might work irregular hours or
have a hectic lifestyle and so find it difficult to attend
regular meetings. Meanwhile, many people prefer to remain
anonymous or find a weekly ‘weigh in’ humiliating.
That’s where online slimming clubs like WLR offer the perfect
alternative. No one needs to know your personal details , but
you can still get the online weight loss support of other
slimmers by using the message board. You can also swap successes
and tips and share disappointments – and you’ll also find plenty
of information about healthy eating, diet trends and new
research.
If you’re struggling to lose those pounds and haven’t logged
on to the message board for a while, why not give it a go? You
could just find some new slimming buddies to help keep you
motivated, putting you back on the road to success. |