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Flexitarian Diet

The most difficult part of following a diet is the restrictions that come with it. For those who struggle with cuts, the flexitarian is the ideal option. This regiment was created by a registered dietitian called Dawn Jackson Blatner, who combined the terms "flexible" and "vegetarian" to create a diet which is mostly vegetarian but allows a bit of meat to slip through now and then. The diet consists of adding give food groups (fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy, sugar and spice, and meat substitutes like tofu and lentils) to a person's diet, with two daily snacks. Vegetarians tend to eat fewer calories and still feel full, so this diet combined with exercise will likely lead to weight loss. Studies show that vegetarians usually weight about fifteen percent less than carnivores.

Mayo Clinic Diet

There are two phases of this diet; an initial jump-start to weight loss followed by a healthy lifestyle for long-term achievement. The first phase, known as "Lose It" lasts two weeks. It consists of thirty minutes work out every day, cut all sugar (apart from fruits), and bans eating in front of the TV. The person must eat plenty of healthy fats and whole grains, starting their day with a substantial breakfast. Cutting processed food is not a requirement, but it is a bonus. During this phase, the goal is to lose between six to ten pounds. The second phase, "Live It" is more relaxed; it gives a calorie count to follow to either lose more weight or maintain weight loss during the first phase. This is a popular although challenging diet as it is quite restrictive: it makes it difficult to eat out and it is recommended to cut off the alcohol intake. This diet was developed by highly qualified professionals at the Mayo Clinic medical center.