The effectiveness of the major techniques for promoting weight loss

Weight Loss Effectiveness

Name:------------------

PSY101- Ashford University

Professor Wright

Within the following paragraphs; I will touch base on the different techniques of weight loss, weight loss therapy and weight loss surgery. Upon analysis; I will summarize in my findings what would be the best course of action via the research provided.
Weight loss: Dieting There are several different dieting plans that people can try in order to maintain weight loss.. Whether they work, depends on the persons' genetic makeup. If one diet works for one person; it doesn't necessarily mean it will work for another. There's the Adkins diet, grapefruit, gluten free, sugar free, high protein and several others floating out there. Best advice to give would be to go see your doctor to find which diet best suits you.

Weight loss: Exercise Weight loss can be effectively tackled with an exercise regiment. You may find time is lacking in your life so going to the gym can be difficult. There are certain exercises you can do no matter where you're at. Simply walking for a half hour can increase your heart level enough to be considered valid exercise. If you do find the time. I would recommend the elliptical crossed with lifting small weights, so as not to get muscle mass; unless that's what you want.

Weight Loss: Surgery Another alternative would be weight loss surgery. There are 3 different types of surgery available.

Lap band surgery is one of the most popular surgeries there is. They take a small round clamp

and squeeze part of your stomach so only a certain amount can enter your stomach; so you get fuller quicker. Even though it is popular, it may not be the most effective. In order for this