Let’s Stop Shaming People That Start “Famous Dieting Programs”

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well).</p><p id="adea">So what is left for the “poor” people? Or people that can’t afford these things (with their money, their time or their energy)… Well, “Famous Dieting Programs”. Weight Watchers is one of the biggest ones because even my parents used to attend their meetings back in the 80s. And now that I live in the UK, here the famous one is Slimming World. And this without mentioning all the diet shakes programs.</p><p id="9cbf">Instead of a personalised diet and training (which “the real fitness people” have in most cases), you get access to a generic formula. And this formula works, for some people, because everyone is different. These programs rely on their success stories to attract more people. And there is nothing wrong with that. A gym and a protein brand are also selling you a promise that they aren’t sure they can deliver because you are the most relevant factor of your fitness success.</p><p id="54a8">Basically, they all work with the same principle: calorie deficit. Eat fewer calories than you spend, and you will lose weight. And that’s the same principle of the “real fitness”, but the difference is that they can eat more, and they need to eat more protein because muscles burn more calories. Pretty basic. But for some people, the math is a bit more complicated. That’s why having regular check-ups with a doctor is important to make sure you don’t have any underlying conditions that are “messing” with your metabolism.</p><p id="dd31">Then there is the matter of body composition and “fake slim people” that got slim doing these “Famous Dieting Programs”, for example, without lifting weights and toning their bodies. Well, if your goal is to fit again on your favourite pair of jeans, I would rather be able to fit it with a “fake fitness” than never be able to fit it because I don’t want to lift weights and eat chicken with rice and broccoli for every meal.</p><p id="a0fb">Here we have two important points: mental and physical health. And both “real fitness” and “fake fitness” can damage your health instead of doing it any good. Some people get obsessed and aren’t able to find a balance, which can lead to anxiety related to exercising and eating. They u

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Well, let’s stop shaming people full stop.

In the world of fitness, there is the “real fitness” and the “fake fitness”. The real fitness involves lifting weights and consuming a diet high in protein. The “fake fitness” is anything that doesn’t fit this picture.

I believe in the fitness that works for you. OK, lifting weight is science-proven to be the best way to lose weight and gain lean muscles, and to support that, you need lots of protein. OK, but it’s not for everyone.

Some people hate exercising. HATE IT. And I understand why because it can be boring (just to start with the adjectives) repeating the same movement over and over again while feeling pain.

So for these people, when they want to lose weight and be “fit”, dieting and adding a little bit of movement into their daily routine is already doing much. Even walking a few more steps than what they are used to can be challenging at the same time, helpful. There is nothing wrong with that, and cardio is not the enemy.

Protein products are very popular in developed countries and in “emerging” countries, like Brazil, for example. Although more accessible in developed countries, protein products are still expensive or getting more expensive every day. I am considering products made with Whey Protein (and other types of protein powders), such as protein bars.

If you are on a low budget, getting a hold on these products is a luxury, and even affording to go to a gym with good types of equipment. That said, the “real fitness” is for the people that have money, time and energy to spend building their bodies (even if they aren’t bodybuilders, and there is nothing wrong with that as well).

So what is left for the “poor” people? Or people that can’t afford these things (with their money, their time or their energy)… Well, “Famous Dieting Programs”. Weight Watchers is one of the biggest ones because even my parents used to attend their meetings back in the 80s. And now that I live in the UK, here the famous one is Slimming World. And this without mentioning all the diet shakes programs.

Instead of a personalised diet and training (which “the real fitness people” have in most cases), you get access to a generic formula. And this formula works, for some people, because everyone is different. These programs rely on their success stories to attract more people. And there is nothing wrong with that. A gym and a protein brand are also selling you a promise that they aren’t sure they can deliver because you are the most relevant factor of your fitness success.

Basically, they all work with the same principle: calorie deficit. Eat fewer calories than you spend, and you will lose weight. And that’s the same principle of the “real fitness”, but the difference is that they can eat more, and they need to eat more protein because muscles burn more calories. Pretty basic. But for some people, the math is a bit more complicated. That’s why having regular check-ups with a doctor is important to make sure you don’t have any underlying conditions that are “messing” with your metabolism.

Then there is the matter of body composition and “fake slim people” that got slim doing these “Famous Dieting Programs”, for example, without lifting weights and toning their bodies. Well, if your goal is to fit again on your favourite pair of jeans, I would rather be able to fit it with a “fake fitness” than never be able to fit it because I don’t want to lift weights and eat chicken with rice and broccoli for every meal.

Here we have two important points: mental and physical health. And both “real fitness” and “fake fitness” can damage your health instead of doing it any good. Some people get obsessed and aren’t able to find a balance, which can lead to anxiety related to exercising and eating. They usually over exercise and under eat. Physically, “real fitness” can result in injuries that sometimes can really make your life miserable, like a back injury, for example. And “fake fitness” can sometimes increase the levels of unhealthy fats and sugars in your blood. So you can be looking thin, but not healthy.

Again, I believe in the fitness that works for you. Exercise how you can and want. And there is nothing wrong with counting your calories, but make sure you are eating with diversity, and even if something is low in calories doesn’t mean it doesn’t have lots of fat and sugar, so be aware. And most importantly, visit your doctor at least once a year to make sure you are actually healthy. That’s all the fitness you need.