Physics Diet

The Physics Diet is based upon one of the laws of thermodynamics that incorporates the conservation of energy. The idea is that while many people on a diet concern themselves with things such as weight fluctuations and metabolism, one of the most important biological issues is left unattended---that of conserving physical energy through the science of thermodynamics.

Thermodynamics

As a branch of science, thermodynamics is concerned with the chemical study of how changes in temperature and pressure affect volume and energy that is measured and expended. According to ecotao.com, the idea followed the discovery of James Prescott Joule, who observed that energy is actually conserved, in 1851.

Calorie Count

Based upon the laws of thermodynamics, eating less on a reasonable diet of under 2,000 calories, makes it is possible to lose weight. The concept is that by curbing food and calorie consumption by a certain amount each day, fat will be burned at an accelerated rate, causing slow and steady weight loss on a weekly basis.

Mechanics of Digestion

The digestive system calculates hunger by sending messages to the brain before and after a meal from the stomach and intestines. This is supposed to help determine and recognize fullness. After eating, the body converts food into glucose, the simple sugar energy source for cells. Less consumption of food can trigger slower messages to the brain to help adjust caloric intake comfortably.

Physical Exercise

Physical exercises that require consistent activity for around an hour, such as running, swimming, dancing, racquetball or tennis---generally contribute to the loss of about one ounce of fat weekly. Gardening, golf or baseball, as lighter exercises, can be expected to help towards weekly fat loss of a third of an ounce. The more vigorous the exercise, the more that heat will burn body fat.

Diet Strategy

Many diets advocate eating smaller meals more frequently. This can work as a strategy well for the Physics Diet, by the very nature of the fact that smaller meals consist of less food, which is a hallmark of the diet. Fueling the body with less food can be less of a challenge if all healthy meals are automatically reduced. Doing so also helps to avoid food cravings and can more adequately regulate blood sugars, which affect hunger and the impulse to eat.

Recording Diet Data

One of the strategies of the Physics Diet is recording weight and diet data. Using a logical system, on a daily basis, data is measured as to weight and body fat percentage. A graph is used to track weight loss. The PhysicsDiet.com web site offers an online solution to chart weight and indicate lost pounds while managing the caloric allowance associated with your particular plan.