The Best Diet? It's Different For Everyone

The diet industry is a $46 billion behemoth offering literally hundreds of eating plans, merchandise, and books to help you lose weight and feel better. The huge range of choices can make even the most dedicated dieter despair. How do you know which diet is best for you?

The quick answer is that there is no quick answer. It's different for everyone, and depends on your body type, weight, genetics, medical conditions, lifestyle, and body chemistry. It's usually a matter of trying out what sounds right, and then making adjustments as you go along. Only you will know if a diet is working for you, and we don't mean just in the pounds lost. Any diet plan should also give you the energy you need to get through the day.

In the short run, most diets will help you lose fat. But once you stop using the strict plan, you'll probably gain the weight back unless you've made real, lasting changes to your diet and exercise routine.

To find a short-term diet that's right for you, start with the following questions. Do you want a low-carb, low-fat, or low-calorie diet? Just deciding which of those three categories you prefer will help you narrow the field down to fewer choices.

Here are some suggestions for popular and successful diets:

Low-carb - Atkins, South Beach Diet, Carbohydrate Addict's Diet, The Zone Diet
Low-fat - Dr. Dean Ornish, Pritikin, Eating for Life
Low-calorie - Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutri-System

Of course, the best place to start is with a thorough check-up by your health provider, who can offer suggestions based on your own personal needs and medical history.

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