Celebrity diets are the talk of the town day after day. They fill up our talk shows, our magazines and our websites. Celebrity weight loss is one of the most searched terms on the internet we all want the scoop on HOW THEY DO IT! Some celebs are open and honest about how they get that smoking hot bod whereas others mysteriously emerge at awards shows with trim, taut figures and a cheeky smile on their face! I’ve been checking out what celebrity diets our favourite celebs use to achieve their weight loss. Read this post to get in on all the celebrity diet secrets

So what are our favourite celebrities using to get thin and fabulous! Lets have a look . . .

The South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet incorporates three phases:

Phase 1 is the strictest part of the diet and lasts 2 weeks. In Phase 1 carbs are banned but you’re allowed high protein meats, low G.I veges, fat dairy products and nuts. Phase 2 is a bit less strict, introducing a few of the banned foods. Phase 3 is the maintenance phase intended to be used long term.

Reported Celebrity Converts:
Sarah Jessica Parker
Kim Cattrall
Hillary Clinton

Atkins Diet

The Atkins diet plan is one of the more controversial diets produced by the weight loss industry. The Atkins diet plan incorporates high protein foods, dairy products, good fats but low in carbs.

Reported Celebrity Converts:
Minnie Driver
Catherine Zeta Jones
Elisabeth Rohm
Donald Trump

The Zone Diet

The Zone (apart from the cool name) is a popular weight loss diet that advocates that ‘diet’ need not be a dirty, scary word but in fact a way of life. Similar to the Atkins in the sense that they focus on low-fat protein, low G.I carbs and good fats. They also encourage half an hour of exercise a day – smart!

Reported Celebrity Converts:
Jennifer Aniston
Brad Pitt
Billie Holiday

The Master Cleanse Diet

The Master Cleanse Diet should only be used as a detox or kick start diet and by no means is a healthy eating plan. However it has become popular as a detox and a quick way to lose a few pounds before an upcoming event etc.

Reported Celebrity Converts:
Beyonce Knowles
Robin Quivers
Denzel Washington

Jenny Craig Diet

Jenny Craig is a household name when it comes to weight loss diets. The Jenny Craig diet incorporates a range of Jenny Craig cuisine from meals to snacks and even desserts. The meal plans are designed especially for you and can be very successful when it comes to weight loss especially since a Jenny Craig staff member has regular meetings with you to keep you on track.

Reported Celebrity Converts:
Valerie Bertinelli
Kirstie Alley
Queen Latifah
Monica Lewinsky

Weight Watchers Diet

The Weight Watchers diet was voted Best Diet in 2007 by the Diet Channel. Using a points system (whereby x amount of points are allocated to each food type). A plan is designed for you allocating a recommended number of points daily so you can keep on top of your eating and lose weight fast. There are also group meetings each week to track your progress, share your experiences with people going through the same stuff as you and ask for advice.

Reported Celebrity Converts:
Sarah Ferguson (aka Fergie, Duchess of York)
Jenny McCarthy
Lynn Redgrave

The Atkins diet has stemmed controversy around the globe for decades. Introduced by Dr Robert Atkins in the 70′s, the diet has been condemned by a number of influential industry bodies as being dangerous to the public and yet overweight and vulnerable people are still being sucked into this "revolutionary" weight loss plan.

Hopefully after reading this article you will think twice before falling for claims of yet another fad diet.

The Atkins Diet Plan

The first two weeks of the atkins weight loss diet plan is called the -induction- period. During this time, dieters are allowed to eat no more than 20 grams of carbohydrates per day.

Foods that contain carbohydrates include cereals, fruits, vegetables (potatoes, corn, carrots, peas, zucchini, broccoli) bread, milk, grains, pasta, starches, etc.

This translates into a diet consisting of nearly unlimited amounts of meats, poultry, seafood, oils, butter, margarine, bacon, eggs, cheeses and sausages.

The 20 gram carb limit is generally derived from trace amounts of carbs in sauces, cheeses and a couple cups of lettuce greens or vegetables daily.

After the first two weeks, dieters can stat adding about 5 more grams of carbohydrates to their diet weekly.

Gradually, the program’s goal is to maintain a diet consisting of no more than 40-90 grams of carbohydrates. This is the part of the program that is called the "maintenance" phase.

A typical Atkins Weight Loss Plan menu looks like this:

Breakfast – Omelet with bacon or ham and onions 2 slices tomato

Lunch – Tossed salad Spicy burger with cheese (no bun)

Dinner – Baked salmon or Halibut Steamed broccoli with lemon juice and pepper

Snack – guacamole with raw veggies

Problems with the Atkins Weight Loss Plan

Before you go rushing out to buy an Atkins cookbook READ THIS SECTION!

Dr Atkins and the atkins corporation have come underfire a multitude of times because of their flamboyant claims and opposing nutritional ideals.

Side effects of the Atkins weight loss diet plan include headaches, tiredness, stomach pains, nausea, muscle cramps, dizziness, bad breath and even hair loss.

A number of the side effects can be attributed to the lack of carbs that the diet allows. Carb deficiencies can even cause organ malfunction as there is not enough blood sugar supply to the tissue.

Another adverse effect followers of the Atkins diet have found is because of the lack of fibre in the diet. Foods that are high in fibre such as vegetables, grains and nuts are restricted in the diet.

A study found that 70% of participants failed to have a normal bowel movement while on the diet.

Dr. Atkins answer? Supplements!

When questioned about the deficiencies evident in his diet Dr. Atkins prescribed supplements. Muscle cramps? Calcium supplements. Constipation? Fibre supplements. And the list goes on. . .

Experts have also said that followers are likely to experience irritability and mood irregularities. Serotonin, the mood regulator in your brain, is fuelled by carbs so with such small portions it will fail to function effectively.

The Atkins diet has been called "nonsense","dangerous", "a nightmare of a diet", "unhealthy", "nutritionally unsound" and more!

Onboard with the anti-Atkins party are the American College of Nutrition, the National Academy of Sciences, Harvard’s Nutrition Department, American Dietetic Association and the list goes on. . .

95% of dieters fail again and again on these fad diets. You can cut out every food group in the pyramid, exercise rigorously and basically starve yourself until you go insane.

Please take the time to watch the video below, this highlights what us here at UWLS keep going on about.

Fad diets simply DO NOT work long term. If anything they can be hazardous to your health.

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