Can you even count the number of fad diets anymore?
I can’t, and I make my living talking about nutrition, sport-performance and strength training. Clearly, there’s something funky going on with the way that we deal with diet.
I’m not even going to tell you about my favorite approach to dieting today – that’s how serious I am with this. We’re all exhausted with these “my team is better” approaches to diet and nutrition!
This piece is all about the real-world and how you deal with dieting in a way that isn’t dull, drab, and full of people shouting about which side is best.
The Big One: Everything Kinda Works
Ever wonder why there’s so much debate in diet and nutrition? Why people with radically different approaches to diet are still arguing about their method being the best?
It’s actually quite simple: a lot of diets work1 – even if only by accident. You see, almost every diet, fad or otherwise, reduces calorie intake. This means that they’re going to make some people lose some fat – even indirectly.
Far from bashing this, I think it’s awesome. I won’t always say that these diets are optimal, but if people are getting healthier and fitter then it’s a win.
Obviously, making everyone feel warm and fuzzy inside isn’t the point of this article. What it is, rather, is a follow-up to that realization. Everyone’s already discussed the fact that different diets can bring about weight loss through calories, so what’s next?
Well I’m glad you asked.