Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts

Monday, March 15, 2010

3 Weight Loss Super Foods to Help You with Quick Weight Loss



How nice it would have been if you could lose weight by eating, right? Well, your wish is about to come true. In this article I will tell you of three such foods that will help you lose weight. Sounds too good to be true? Well, just read this article to understand what I mean!

1. Lean meats: Lean chicken meat is one of the best weight loss foods you can ever have! Why? It contains a lot of amount of protein and very little fat, and as you know, protein will build lean muscles. Lean muscles will help you burn fat by accelerating your metabolic rate!

If chicken proves to be too expensive for your pocket, try turkey breast! In any case, make sure you eat only lean meats and stay away from red meat!

Fishes are also very good for quick weight loss. Fishes such as salmon and tuna contain Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids fall in the category of 'good fats' or unsaturated fats. You gained weight because of a hormone called leptin which stores fat inside your body. Omega-3 fatty acids will cut down on leptin; when that happens, you are bound to lose weight!

2. Olive oil: Replace your fatty oil with olive oil. Olive oil is almost free from the 'bad fats' (saturated fats) and contains a considerable amount of unsaturated fats. These unsaturated fats will not only suppress your appetite but also fight cholesterol. In short, olive oil will keep your cholesterol levels down.

3. Berries: Berries are also good for weight loss. There are several types of berries: blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc. All of them will help you with weight loss in one or the other way. Strawberry is especially the best among the berries: not only it tastes good, but also helps in suppressing your appetite. Once you get rid of hunger pangs, you can focus more on your weight loss goals and less on eating!

As you can see, just because you want to lose weight doesn't mean that you have to starve. Many people tend to starve or follow crash diets but nothing beats eating and losing weight. I firmly believe that if you eat the right foods, you will not only lose weight but also become healthy. Plus the foods I mentioned above are also rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Also remember that these are not the only weight loss super foods that are available to you. Other foods such as nuts, oatmeal, eggs and almonds can also help you with weight loss. Add these foods to your diet and see how quickly you are able to get rid of your fat belly!
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2 Steps To Successful Weight Loss



You have probably heard a lot about the importance of positive thinking in weight loss. If you keep harboring negative thoughts, you will never be able to lose weight. On the other hand, if you become a positive thinker, weight loss will become easy for you. Let me give you an example.

Believe it or not, you are unable to lose weight because you believe that you are fat; chances are that, you even hate yourself for the same reason. Now, if you believe yourself to be thin instead. can you imagine the positive impact it can have on your weight loss goals? Your mindset and attitude can make or break your weight loss goals. In this article I will tell you how to develop a positive mindset.

Remember though that just as you cannot lose weight overnight, you also cannot transform your negative thoughts into positive ones within a very short time. So be patient with yourself and try to incorporate these changes slowly into your life!

1. The reason behind your weight loss: What is the big reason behind your weight loss efforts? Why is it that you want to lose weight? Is it simply because you are unable to bear with the taunts you receive from your office colleagues, or is it because you keep getting turned down for dates, or is it simply because you want a figure like your favorite celebrity whose photo you recently saw in a magazine? Whatever it is, write them all down on a piece of paper. Note down all the reasons behind your weight loss endeavors, no matter how small or big they are!

For best results, buy some Post--It-Notes(r) stickers and write down everything on such a sticker, and make copies of it on other stickers. Then stick those stickers at every corner of your house so that you are reminded of your weight loss goals everyday. Don't forget to stick them on your kitchen and refrigerator as well: those are the places where you are most likely to be tempted to eat the 'forbidden foods' or 'cheat' on your diet program!

2. Motivation and realistic goals: Now it is time to set some realistic goals for yourself. To do that, you need to know your ideal body weight, and then subtract that from your current body weight. The resulting figure you now get is the amount of body weight you got to lose to acquire the kind of figure you want.
Now, realistically, you cannot lose more than 2 pounds per week. Do the math and find out how many pounds you can lose a year from now. Again, be realistic in your goals, as unrealistic goals serve no purpose. If you weigh 100 pounds or more, don't expect to gain a svelte figure like Jessica Alba within a month!

Once you have set your goals, you now need some motivation that will help you achieve your weight loss goals. What you will use to motivate yourself will depend on the reason behind your weight loss. If you want to be like your favorite celebrity, hang the pictures of that celebrity all around your house. Side by side, also hang your picture with your current body weight! That would be more than enough to keep you motivated!
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2 Easy Ways To Conquer Weight Loss Plateau



You were probably losing weight successfully for the first few weeks after you joined a new diet program, only to be stuck to a certain point later. When people start a diet program they rapidly lose a few pounds, because most diet programs are created to offer you 'instant weight loss'. Sadly enough, this 'instant weight loss' is more often than not 'temporary' weight loss.

You will lose weight very quickly for the first few weeks but after that, you will suddenly discover that the scale is not going down anymore! You are not losing any more weight than what you have lost already! You have hit a situation commonly known as weight loss plateau! In such situations, the only remedy is a complete overhaul of your lifestyle habits.

You have probably done the same sets of exercises as well as ate the same types of foods over and over again during those first few weeks when you were losing weight. As a result your body got accustomed to your diet and exercise routine. When that happened, your weight loss methods failed to bring any sustainable results!

If you want to go beyond this point, you need to change your diet and exercise regimen.

Here are two methods you need to follow to get out of the weight loss plateau.

1. Calorie-counting is not the way to go: When you count your calories, you basically limit the intake of calories to an abnormally low level. When you eat low calorie foods, there is no incentive for your body to increase your metabolic rate since it has to burn only a few calories. The result is that your metabolic rate always remains at a very low level. When your metabolic rate is low, you aren't able to burn fat!

In order to burn fat and lose weight successfully, you need to forget about calorie counting and eat enough so that your body is forced to keep your metabolic rate at a high level. Your body needs fuel to burn fat, and it can get that fuel only from foods!

2. Exercise more: If you have been avoiding exercises altogether, or have been doing only light exercises, then you cannot lose weight. Weight loss is only possible if you perform high intensity workouts daily. Instead of being afraid of exercises, try to love them. Exercises are yet another powerful way of increasing your metabolic rate.

Follow these two methods and you will soon be able to acquire the slim body you desire!


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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Superfoods To Help With Menopause


Menopause is a tough time for many females. It usually happens in late middle age when the usefulness of the ovaries begins to decline. Problems associated with the estrogen deficiency in menopause can include arteriosclerosis, osteoporosis, decreased skin elasticity and hot flashes. However, by eating some superfoods everyday, symptoms can be decreased, memory maintenance happens, and osteoporosis lessened.

Tofu is an outstanding protein that can be used instead of meat and can be very supportive in lowering cholesterol and heart disease. Tofu and other soy products can help reduce hot flashes from menopause.

There have been recent indications that fiber helps reduce the risk of colon and other types of cancer, as well as diverticulosis. Women need about 30 grams of fiber each day. Navy beans are a superfood and have 19 grams, so they’re a good choice. Serve them in place of rice or other side dishes.

As we age our memory may begin to slip and we may become forgetful. Eating blueberries can cut back on the short-term memory loss. Eat them with some plain yogurt, which is a superfood, for breakfast or a snack. Yogurt, which is full of calcium, can help prevent osteoporosis that happens in menopause, help strengthen immunity and help with weight loss. Choose live yogurts that contain high amounts of acidophilus, which can also help prevent yeast and urinary tract infections.

Avocados are full of antioxidants such as vitamin E, which helps protect both the vision and skin and are a superfood as well. They also contain monosaturated fats that improve the condition of hair and skin, which can need help when a woman goes through menopause. Make a great guacamole dip, or even put them on your sandwich with a tomato.

As well, avoid drinking a lot of caffeinated drinks each day, and boost your body’s vitamin C absorption by eating an orange with an iron-rich food like whole-grain oatmeal.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

The Answer To Why Can't I Lose Weight


If you’re struggling with the question why can't I lose weight… then you might want to read this.

Simple diet tips like, eat less and exercise more, are obvious but may not always be easy to do and don’t answer the question why can't I lose weight.

So in order to make it a little easier, the following are the top five diet tips from experts across the country to help you lose weight.



Why can't I lose weigh tip #1.
Drink lots of water. If you drink an 8 ounce glass of water before each meal you will feel fuller and eat less.

Why can't I lose weigh tip #2.
Are you really hungry? Pay attention to physical signs of hunger.If you’re truly hungry it’s your body’s way of telling you that you need fuel and you won’t be able to satisfy a craving if you’re body doesn’t truly need the food.

Why can't I lose weigh tip #3.
Empty calorie eating usually occurs after dinner, when you finally get to relax. Keep only healthy snacks around or make the kitchen off limits after a certain hour to reduce this.

Why can't I lose weigh tip #4.
Eat small meals during the day. Eating lots of small healthy meals will keep you full, help you to avoid binge eating and will boost metabolism.

Why can't I lose weigh tip #5.
Don’t completely leave out small amounts of treats and enjoy them to reward yourself once in a while.

And as always, be sure to check with your physician before beginning any diet.

Human Growth Hormone And Weight Loss


Science is as close as it's ever been to conquering aging and implementing human growth hormone and weight.

Human growth hormone (HGH) is produced in the body by the pituitary gland and is plentiful during childhood and adolescence, but its levels decrease dramatically as we grow older.
Numerous scientific studies have shown that restoring levels of HGH in aging individuals can have dramatic effects for human growth hormone and weight loss. One landmark study, published in 1990 in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that 12 men who took HGH had an increase in lean muscle and bone density and a decrease in fat, while nine men who didn't take it experienced none of these changes.

Emerging data about human growth hormone and weight shows that the generation of products sold via the Internet and in health stores as dietary supplements is not regulated as drugs by the FDA and claim to produce the same effects for a reduced price.

When it comes to human growth hormone and weight loss, before purchasing from a health food store or via the Internet, ask if the company has solid scientific evidence published in reputable medical journals about the product's effectiveness. The hype could just be another attempt by diet companies to make a simple issue complicated in order to sell a product.

As well, when in doubt, ask your physician.

What You Need To Know About Weight Loss Dietary Supplements


Being overweight is becoming increasingly common these days and people try several methods to lose excess and unwanted weight including weight loss dietary supplements.

There are a lot of weight loss dietary supplements available over the counter claiming to have miraculous effect in losing weight quickly and easily. Not all these supplements are good. So before you buy them ensure that it is both effective and safe and speak to your doctor.

Some weight loss dietary supplements try to speed up your metabolism. Some stimulate the thyroid gland increasing the active hormone production. Some claim to stimulate the muscles to burn glucose saying that it helps in weight loss. There are some weight loss supplements that have effect on producing heat, which is again a process of spending calories.

The problem is that some of these weight loss dietary supplements are untested, unproven and are neither effective nor safe. So before you choose your weight loss supplements talk to your doctor.

The thermogenic fat burners are weight loss dietary supplements that raise the temperature of your body and thus increase the number of calories burned. These have proved successful and effective in losing weight. Like other weight loss dietary supplements, these have to be used moderately and not abused. Short term usage of these thermogenic weight loss supplements have proved successful and resulted in good weight loss.

Before beginning any weight loss dietary supplements, speak to your doctor.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

What Are Weight Loss Camps



What are weight loss camps? Well, they are a way to whip your weight loss program into shape.

It is also a term for a type of program where overweight and obese people go to lose weight. They are also referred to as a fitness camp and ‘fat farm’.

The differences between weight loss camps and any other ordinary camps is that weight loss camps typically provide nutrition classes, weekly weigh-ins, and many more aerobic-based classes. The main goal of weight loss camps is to enhance the health of the campers and to help them start losing weight as well as teach them about how to live healthy on the outside.

Some of the places that offer weight loss camps provide weight-loss results of two to six pounds per week on average. Remember though, the more overweight the person participating, the more they will lose in the program. The overall results of weight loss camps vary widely and depend on the quality of the program and the physical makeup of the person attending.

Some of the newer programs not only focus on weight loss, but also on changing lifestyle behaviors. Generally, experts believe these are key elements of effective weight loss camps.

The popularity of this subject has become evident through things like a number of recent reality shows that relate to the subject of a weight loss camps such as the popular “The biggest Loser’.

Of course before beginning any weight loss regime or attending weight loss camps, consult your physician.



Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Body Wrap To Lose Weight And Firm Skin



When using a body wrap to lose weight and firm skin there are other benefits as well. A body wrap produces therapeutic and cosmetic benefits by cleansing the body of toxins and reducing inches.

As well when using a body wrap to lose weight one gets the added benefit of improving the tone and firmness and the look and texture of their skin. This helps who have loose skin from weight loss or pregnancy. Also those who experience joint pain and inflammation will benefit from the therapeutic effects of body wraps.

A simple body wrap to lose weight can be a mixture of clay and some natural sea salt. You can add more complex ingredients such as herbs and up to 2 tablespoons of an essential oil like lavender, sage, lemon, sandlewood, lemongrass, rosemary, grapefruit or olive oil. Herbs to use include Alfalfa leaf powder, ground basil, chamomile flower powder, rose petal powder or rosehip powder.

Body wrap to lose weight recipe:

1 cup bentonite or green clay

1/4 cup sea salt

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 cups water

Boil water and add sea salt until it is dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Adjust the water if necessary to form a wet paste.

Rub the mixture over your entire body and cover yourself with thin towels or a clean white sheet. Using proper wrapping sheets helps to squeeze the tissues together for greater results.

Lay in the tub for a minimum of 45 min. to one hour.

Take a warm shower before applying the wrap to open the pores.

Drink lots of water both before and after your wrap to help flush out toxins.

You can cover yourself with an inexpensive foil thermal blanket to keep warm.

Avoid caffeine, sugar, fried fatty foods, soda drinks and alcohol for the next 48 hours.

Free Weight Loss Tips You Have To Know



You can go all out with your weight loss program, or your weight-loss program could be as simple as your budget allows. Here you will learn a few free weight loss tips that can help you to shed those pounds.

They include:

1. Reduce your calorie intake so that it is less than your energy expended for you daily life and activities.

2. Properly hydrate your body so that it can function at its optimal level.

3. Perform a moderate level of exercise on a very consistent basis to burn calories.

4. Increase your body's metabolism rate by eating smaller meals more frequently throughout the day.

If you try to lose weight only by reducing your calorie intake you run into the situation where you have to almost starve yourself to death. You are always hungry and cranky and easily cheat just to get rid of the feeling of hunger.

Therefore, another free weight loss tip; you need to increase your exercise level, which enables you to burn fat without reducing your food intake to a starvation level.

Your body more easily burns fat when it is being fed regularly. This is why it is important to eat between six and seven smaller meals throughout the day as opposed to one big meal or even the regular three meals per day.

One last free weight loss tip is; you need to understand that your body burns fat on a relatively equal basis across your entire body.

Your body is not capable of losing fat only in a specific area. For example, you cannot lose fat only on your belly or on your hips and nowhere else.

Keep these fre weight loss tips in mind whehn your’re trying to shed some pounds and as always speak to your doctor before starting any weight loss or exercise program.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Does Diet Eating Work


Does Diet Eating Work

Some think that one of the biggest scams ever successfully pulled on the public is diet eating. I’m sure you have seen advertisements for more diets and diet eating than you can easily remember, and have also most likely seen an article or television show telling you that they don’t work.

If you are considering diet eating your primary motivation is most likely weight loss. What if you knew that in order to lose weight, you actually need to eat more than you do?

You would probably wouldn’t believe this crazy idea, and think that it could in no way help you in your weight loss goals.

However, the fact remains that most people do need to eat more than they do in order to lose weight. The trick comes in the correct diet eating, in the right ratios of nutrients, and at the right times of day. Sound hard? It is really quite simple.

By using diet eating in a way that includes a healthy meal every 3 to 3 ½ hours, you will get your metabolism moving. If you don't eat often enough, your metabolism slows down and you don't burn through calories very quickly. When your calorie consumption is too small your body starts storing almost everything that you do eat as body fat!

So, in essence, every time you starve yourself while diet eating, you’re actually slowing down your metabolism as well as making your body more efficient at building fat.

So, bottom line…diet eating should consist of healthy eating and make sure to check with your doctor first.


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