tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64847579905533802622024-11-01T03:34:49.762-07:00Healthy and Sexy Womens BlogARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-57035881084966753902012-01-02T15:22:00.000-08:002012-01-02T15:22:00.820-08:00 <P>Every once in a while you run across a couple of ideas that really work to help cut belly fat. It doesn't matter if you're a man or woman, these will help you on your journey to reducing the amount of body fat you have. Not only will these help accelerate your fat loss, but if you're just starting out, it's a great "first step" towards your success.</P><P><STRONG>Increase Your Meals Per Day</STRONG></P><P>I'm not talking about gorging ourselves here, but rather eating around 5 to 6 times per day and eating less per meal. Did you know that you slow down your metabolism when you stick with the traditional 1 to 3 meals per day? You can actually store more fat by eating fewer meals because we typically increase the total number of calories and we're more likely to splurge and eat more.</P><P>Not only will we eat more with fewer meals but we're also dealing with blood sugar levels. If you're eating less than 3 meals per day, our sugar levels will drop and we become hypoglycemic which can cause many emotional issues such as anger, irritability, and anxiety just to name a few. When our blood sugar gets low we may want to eat junk food to get our sugar levels up.</P><P>However, if we're eating more meals per day but less in quantity our blood sugar levels will stay in homeostasis which means that our we're in a prime condition to burn fat and won't have the urge to eat junk food.</P><P><STRONG>Water, Water Everywhere</STRONG></P><P>It's a fact that if we're thirsty, we tend to eat more. One thing to do to before we eat is to sit down and drink a large glass of cold water, wait about 5 minutes then begin your meal. Only eat until your full and you'll find that this trick will be effective in cutting belly fat.</P><P>Water, in general, is essential for living. We should always be mindful to keep hydrated since it flushes out toxins and keeps our cells healthy. You'll feel full and less likely to indulge in junk sodas and fast food.</P><P><STRONG>High Intensity Training</STRONG></P><P>You might have heard of "heart zone" or "heart rate" training. If not, this has to do with calculating our optimum heart rate when we exercise and then, with the use of a heart rate monitor, get our heart rates up and sustained in this region. I covered how to calculate this on my site under, Cut Belly Fat NOW.</P><P>Once you have calculated your Maximum Heart Rate (or MHR), you want your Target Heart Rate (or THR) for exercising at 80%. With a higher intensity training you will burn more total calories than if you were to exercise at 60% (Ok, this isn't rocket science..but close!) Not only do you burn fat while exercising at a higher intensity, but your body will continue to burn fat for as much as one and a half days later!</P><P>I'm not talking of having a sustained THR; we want to perform interval training where we are using timed sets. For example, if you're doing your cardio on a bike, you can go at a constant pace for half a minute and then bump it up to an intense ride for sixty seconds. Bring it back down to the constant pace again for thirty seconds.</P><P>Try the above items for a week or two and you will feel more invigorated and lose the stomach fat.</P><P>Steve Truax has been on a journey of encouraging others on diet and exercise over the past few years. If you're interested in getting fit and want to know more about how to <A href="http://cut-belly-fat.com/how-to-cut-belly-fat-now/" target=_new>cut belly fat</A>, please join him by visiting <A href="http://cut-belly-fat.com/" target=_new>http://cut-belly-fat.com/</A></P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6761034" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-37866649079064957272012-01-02T11:48:00.000-08:002012-01-02T11:48:00.100-08:00 <P>Tis the Season! Once again the biggest holiday is upon us and is it just me or does it seem like it creeped up on us very fast this year? I am sure others feel the same stress as I do making sure you do your very best to make it a successful and fun holiday. In doing this, and the hustle and bustle and stress that accompanies the holidays, we still must be mindful of sticking to our goals and making sure we do not derail our weight loss plan that we have worked so hard to get thus far.</P><P>I hear this all the time, "it only comes once a year!" That is correct but for those of us dedicated to losing weight and getting fit, we cant use this an excuse. Relatives, cocktail parties, the parade of chocolates and cookies seem to continue longer and into the New Year.</P><P>The trouble comes in our indulgence for a long period of time to these treats. If, however you are currently on the Visalus challenge, you will be ahead of the pack if you can stick to it as close as possible without sacrificing or being miserable. The season is for everyone to enjoy and just because your wanting to drop a few pounds doesn't mean you cant enjoy the holidays. For this reason I offer these tips and advice to make sure everyone enjoys a happy and healthy holiday season.</P><P>BE A LITTLE MORE REALISTIC</P><P>Lots of people will say that losing weight during the holidays is impossible but I beg to differ. To those with this mindset, I personally challenge you to join the Body By Vi 90 Day Challenge. Eat your treats in moderation and have your meal replacement shakes for other meals and you will still drop pounds. My advice is to set smaller goals during these times just because of the uncertainty of your day to day activities but stay on plan and you will lose some weight.</P><P>LETS BE PICKIER</P><P>All I mean here is before lining up to fill your plate, survey whats being offered and go for the foods or treats that are usually only offered around this time. This way you satisfy your holiday cravings. Skip things that you could possibly eat any other time of the year. I also like the idea of using a napkin instead of a plate for your hors d'oeuvres. You simply cant put as much on a napkin!</P><P>GET ACTIVE</P><P>Don't use the cold months as a reason to sit inside. Get out and stay active. If you live up north or in a location prone to snow, this shouldn't be hard. Snowboarding. skiing, ice skating or other winter sports is a great way to stay active. Hey, volunteer to shovel some snow if needed, this is a workout by itself. I unfortunately live in North Carolina where snow is a surprise so for people like myself, I say its the perfect time to hit the gym.</P><P>MODERATION - DRINKS HAVE CALORIES</P><P>So don't drink your empty calories. You worked hard to select better food, don't mess that up by downing all the drinks at your parties. Pace yourself and drink in moderation. Wine, beer, eggnog and the list goes on can pack unwanted calories. If you do like to have drinks then try to mix in a glass of water between your drinks or every couple drinks. The only exception to this is of course if your drinking your Visalus meal replacement shakes for weight loss. These are good calories so stay on track!</P><P>ONE PLATE - ONE SERVING</P><P>Avoid going back for seconds. Survey and look for healthy foods and snacks and only fix one plate. Even if it looks like a mound of food, its very likely you will still be consuming less with that one plate than if you went back for seconds!</P><P>ENJOY THE SEASON</P><P>Fact is, we are already under a little more stress this time of year so lets not add to it by beating yourself up if you cant make a healthy choice all of the time. Yet another reason to join my weight loss challenge. Its simple and easy to do and makes it easier for you to enjoy the holidays because you know you are getting proper nutrition and your metabolism is firing. Needless to say, you will be well ahead of target for the New Year. While everyone else is making the resolution to lose weight, you will already be losing weight!</P><P>Make sure you enjoy and relax during the holidays. Slowing down for a moment will be better for you than you think.</P><P>My main interest is on helping you achieve your weight loss and fitness goals and I always try to convey relevant and important information that someday may make a difference in ones life. For this reason, I offer all of my readers a Free eBook as a Thank You.</P><P>Please visit my blog to reserve your FREE copy of our "Insider Secrets to Training and Nutrition" eBook today and to learn more on the products, services and business opportunity I offer.</P><P><A href="http://healthylifestyle-rfg.blogspot.com/" target=_new>http://healthylifestyle-rfg.blogspot.com/</A></P><P>Thank You<BR>Robert Grissom</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6769905" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-20590258195767673902012-01-02T07:12:00.000-08:002012-01-02T07:12:01.021-08:00 <P>Many people would like to lose a few pounds and a good number have used a diet plan of some kind and most likely had some short term success. However, in most cases the weight comes back quite quickly. Below we provide a few tips that may be of use to anyone thinking of embarking on a new diet program:</P><P><STRONG>Drink water</STRONG> - Diets that limit fluid intake are a mistake. The greater part of our bodies are water and this is essential to our general well being and also to support the metabolic processes that result in really losing weight. It is the wrong move to limit fluid intake when trying to lose weight even though this can produce temporary results. In point of fact it is best to drink lots of water particularly when you first experience hunger. Many people find that this kills the hunger and enables them to eat less. Additionally you should try drinking water fifteen minutes prior to a meal as this is likely to result in you eating less.</P><P><STRONG>Eat frequently </STRONG>- When people plan to lose weight they sometimes reduce the amount of snacks and meals they consume. This is a mistake since it results in you feeling the need to eat bigger portions because you are hungry. It can in addition cause your metabolism to slow. What you really want to do is speed up your metabolism and the best way to achieve this is to eat smaller portions of food regularly throughout the day. At the same time you will in addition maintain your blood sugar level and you won't experience feeling hungry or being too full.</P><P><STRONG>Restrict alcohol consumption</STRONG> - There are quite a few reasons for this. The most important is that it contains a lot of energy so just a few drinks will make losing weight difficult. Secondly the impact on the liver means that energy from food you consume at the same time as drinking is more liable to be saved as fat. Thirdly most people consume more food when they drink specifically it makes you yearn for the kind of sweet food types you should avoid. If you finish up with a hangover the next day this might additionally lead to you consuming the incorrect things. It is advisable to keep alcohol consumption to a minimum at the same time as trying to lose weight.</P><P><STRONG>Eat healthy food</STRONG> - The ideal way to start is to dispose of all the junk food in your house to remove temptation. You don't want to begin your diet program by considering the type of food you will miss, rather you should look ahead to the new foods and tastes you will discover. There are plentiful things you can consume but your plan ought to be to begin with basic natural ingredients like fresh fruit and veggies, lean meat (in particular poultry and beef), oily fish and yogurt. If you are positive regarding the healthy foods which you will be eating and the fact that you need not be hungry, losing weight will be a lot easier.</P><P><STRONG>Avoid Pills </STRONG>- You will find many fad diets that claim to help you reduce weight. These may be effective, for example, by assisting the body to use fat or by reducing you appetite. You may in addition see diets which limit the types of foods you can eat to the degree that supplements become essential. These will probably be effective when it comes to losing weight whilst on the diet plan but using extreme diets is likely to result in problems once you come off them. For example, many people who have used fat burning pills have put more weight on than they lost once they discontinue using them. Trying to modify your metabolism artificially is not of long term benefit. What you should do is eat healthy protein, fat and carbs all through the day. This will trigger your body into metabolizing the food into energy for the body to use.</P><P><STRONG>Do not believe that all fat is bad </STRONG>- There is a perception that fat is bad and should certainly be steered clear of when losing weight but in fact some fat intake is necessary to our well being. Although we do need fat there are good and bad kinds of fat. The sort that should be steered clear of are trans-fatty acids which are processed fats sometimes shown by food labeling as hydrogenated oils, these do not have any nutritional benefit. On the other hand Omega-3 fats are good and are contained in food types like green vegetables, oily fish (like salmon) and some nuts. Beneficial fats are not stored as fat in the body and will actually help you to lose weight.</P><P>The above are just a few pointers that should be considered whilst trying to lose weight. To discover additional information concerning <A href="http://healthsolutionsinfo.com/healthy-weight-loss" target=_new>Healthy Weight Loss</A> please visit our website <A href="http://healthsolutionsinfo.com/" target=_new>HealthSolutionsInfo.com</A>.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6774240" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-59312649846504349472012-01-02T04:00:00.000-08:002012-01-02T04:00:02.654-08:00 <P>Feeling guilty about food and then overeating is part of our culture. But, what if you could enjoy good food, celebrate life, and still lose weight? The answer is you can. How guilt-free weight loss can be achieved may surprise you.</P><P>Many diets eliminate whole categories of foods and put favorite foods on a "do not eat list". But is this realistic? The dismal statistics on the rates of weight regain after following most weight loss programs suggest that dieting doesn't work. It's time for a change in the weight loss paradigm because two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese. After all, almost anyone can lose weight temporarily by cutting calories and boosting physical activity. Keeping the weight off is the real challenge.</P><P>If you're planning to join a weight loss program, consider whether the program offers guilt-free strategies that you can easily follow for years rather than days or weeks. When choosing among several programs, you will want to assess whether programs feature wellness, self care, and weight loss strategies that will help enhance your life and achieve permanent weight management while still encouraging you to savor the foods you love.</P><P>What else is important in selecting a weight management program? When checking out programs, ask whether they use these 10 strategies. Will the program: <BR>Focus on total calories you consume;Provide guidance and tools to monitor food and beverage intake and physical activity;Advise you about how to prepare, serve, and consume smaller portions of foods and beverages, especially those high in calories (whether at home or eating out);Advise you to eat a breakfast packed with nutrients instead of empty calories;Advise limiting inactive screen time;Include strategies for maintaining weight loss and offer at least one year of follow up;Advise you about how to gradually increase physical activity and build up to an hour a day of moderate level activity (or the equivalent) based on your ability;Give you behavior change strategies to avoid mindless and emotional eating;Encourage you to identify important internal motivators for losing weight; andProvide ways for you to reduce stress and fatigue and build the resilience needed for permanent weight management?<P>Notice that none of these strategies suggests rapid weight loss, guilt, or eliminating favorite foods. Instead what is called for is an end to temporary dieting. What works for permanent weight management is to make changes that are realistic and lasting. Most important, as someone who is managing your weight, you'll want to give yourself permission to take pleasure in what you eat.</P><P>Kay Loughrey is a nationally known nutrition expert and Registered Dietitian. She is also the creator of <A href="http://www.slimdownandwin.com/" target=_new>http://www.slimdownandwin.com/</A>, a new model program for permanent weight management.</P><P>As a health communicator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Kay contributed to the launch of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and was also involved in three national initiatives.</P><P>Kay is now training adults who are committed to shedding excess weight permanently. She offers weight loss strategies based on the latest science and research in positive psychology and her personal weight management discoveries.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6774833" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-58342552172506786592012-01-02T00:48:00.000-08:002012-01-02T00:48:00.645-08:00 <P>Discovering the concept of healthy eating for weight loss has many more bonuses. The main one is improvement in general health. You can't separate your overall health from your healthy weight. When you truly work at the heart of a problem, the whole becomes balanced.</P><P>Healthy eating is natural healing. Natural healing is about keeping your whole person in perfect balance. Keeping you well. And natural healing is not only supremely safe, it is also highly effective. The 'impossible' no-catch is that natural healing is inexpensive. So much so, you may even save on your current weekly expenditure.</P><P>Of course healthy eating is safe, otherwise it wouldn't be healthy. The problem arises when different, often conflicting, ideas of what is healthy confuse you. The best way to cut through that is to work out what is naturally healthy and what is fabricated 'healthy' for corporate greed. In other words, who benefits from your choice and by how much?</P><P>Healthy eating is effective because it is how your body evolved. If you eat a diet as close as is possible and practical to that of your ancestors, you can expect to enjoy the benefits they enjoyed - robust health, stamina, ability to cope well with the elements, natural weight and so forth.</P><P>Healthy eating is inexpensive, because many of the unhealthy foods that you need to let go, are the most expensive ones.</P><P>You don't need to change much to make a dramatic difference to your life.</P><P>The first step in your new healthy eating for weight loss programme is to want both - both weight loss and good health. There is a Chinese proverb that goes something like this "When you are sick of sickness, you are no longer sick". That's when you start to take action. Are you sick of sickness yet? Are you sick enough of being over weight, yet? Sick enough to take action?</P><P>The second step is to understand that you, and you alone, are responsible for this. You can be lured into empty promises that assure you of rapid weight loss, but if this ultimately makes you unhealthy, is it worth it? So you need to embrace both ideas. Look at diet plans that are, above all, healthy.</P><P>The third step is to start now. If not now, when?</P><P>Healthy eating for weight loss offers a permanent change in your life for the better. It's time to enjoy life, to have the weight and figure you have only dreamed about. It's time to take control of your own health.</P><P>Madeleine Innocent is a full time natural health consultant specialising in diet-for-health and homeopathy. She treats both people and animals within these two disciplines. She also coaches people both on- and off-line, on these subjects. For more information, visit: <A href="http://healthy-eating-for-weight-loss.com/indexez.html" target=_new>Healthy Eating For Weight Loss</A></P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6773091" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-3968281146633546512012-01-01T20:39:00.000-08:002012-01-01T20:39:00.107-08:00 <P>African mango is the most popular supplement for millions of people who want to lose weight naturally. It has been proven to work and it will continue to change lives. The only concern here is gathering enough information about this product before you buy.</P><P>In this article, I will take time to explain the warnings you should be aware of before you spend time and money. As you are aware that the internet is full of misleading information sometimes, there's need to be very well-informed about what you want to buy. This is why I want to talk about the following warnings:</P><STRONG>Be sure to buy African mango from a reputable official company.</STRONG><P>This product has many different versions and some have less mango extracts included. If you buy this supplement from a well-known company, then you are sure of getting a genuine product. Do some kind of research to put yourself on the safe side. The main reason why you want to try this product is to lose weight, so make sure that your money is spent wisely. Avoid being in a hurry when it comes to making such decisions. A reputable company should be able to supply you with all the information you need including contact details. 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CLICK HERE <A href="http://buyafricanmangotips.com/" target=_new>http://buyafricanmangotips.com/</A> to buy African mango.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6766760" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-70262394254022576582012-01-01T17:38:00.000-08:002012-01-01T17:38:00.787-08:00 <P>To lose weight and keep it off requires a plan of not just lifestyle changes, but strategically investigating the reasons why you may be overweight. We all have reasons we eat besides being hungry. For some, these reasons can get to the point of causing someone to be overweight. To lose weight and keep it off, one needs to investigate their eating patterns and areas where self discipline might be challenging, then find ways to redirect yourself.</P><P>Your Eating Patterns <BR>So in developing a plan to lose weight and keep it off, first look at your eating patterns and whether you are eating for other reasons other than hunger. This may be:</P><STRONG>Habit</STRONG>. You always eat at a certain time whether hungry or not. This is not always a bad thing though. This is a topic of another article. Maybe you just like food and have gotten into bad habits of eating too much or the wrong things consistently. Maybe you developed a habit of buying a latte on the way to work every day.<BR><STRONG>Boredom</STRONG>. If people are bored, eating just gives them something to do and its pleasurable.<BR><STRONG>Depression</STRONG>. When some people get down (or stressed), they eat "comfort" foods for the little bit of enjoyment they get out of it. If this is a daily thing, then it can lead to weight gain.<BR><STRONG>Convenience</STRONG>. Many eat the wrong things and gain weight because it is more convenient just to snack rather than cook a healthy meal. Grabbing a fast food meal on their way home from work is just more convenient and takes less energy after your day.<BR><STRONG>Influence</STRONG>. Some people will eat just because their spouse is eating. If the spouse's eating pattern is not healthy, than sometimes the wife or husband will just follow that pattern.<BR><STRONG>Enabler</STRONG>. Sometimes a spouse will finish part of their meal, be full, then push over the rest of their food to their spouse and encourage them to finish their plate. This is called "enabling."<BR><STRONG>Temptation</STRONG>. If we have access to food all the time or the wrong kinds of foods, this can be a strong temptation. It can take some discipline not to graze all day.<BR><STRONG>Physical</STRONG>. There are sometimes health problems that can be contributing to being overweight. Make sure to talk with your doctor about these concerns.<BR><STRONG>Psychological</STRONG>: There are people who carry deep emotional wounds from years past, often related to abuse. Sometimes people with these scars will actually self sabotage themselves for various reasons and being overweight is connected with that. This can be a complex thing. If you feel this could be a reason for you, please seek professional counseling to help heal any of these past hurts.<P>Your Solutions To Unhealthy Eating Patterns <BR>To lose weight and keep it off, the reasons for being overweight need to be discovered and addressed. Use the list above to think about what it is for you. In going through the list, you may think of other things that might be contributing. If you know or even think something might be the reason, write it down. Then write down next to it a solution that may work for you. For some things, you might need to get a little creative. If possible, when you are developing these solutions, try to make it enjoyable also, so you will be more apt to stick to it. If one solution isn't effective, try another. For example, if you realize that you have the habit of watching TV in the evening before bed and you tend to eat the whole time.</P><P>Your solution might be not to deprive yourself of that pleasure, but just altering it. It could be not eating a dessert right after dinner, but saving the dessert until you are settled watching TV or possibly researching healthier snacks that are available that you would still enjoy and only being able to eat that when you are watching TV in the evening. (It is usually better not to eat within a couple hours of bedtime, so you may want to put a time cut off). Maybe your solution is you can only have one snack after dinner. Whatever the solution is for you, it should be something that is still enjoyable for you to increase the likelihood of success. When you have solved the reasons for being overweight, then your lifestyle changes and eating patterns will support you to <A href="http://funwithnutrition.com/" rel="nofollow" target=_new>lose weight and keep it off</A>.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6770167" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-3114830625706194662012-01-01T13:17:00.000-08:002012-01-01T13:17:00.095-08:00 <P>How long have you been struggling with the fat around your body? Probably many years. How many times have you reached your weight goal just to gain back the fat afterwards? If you are still struggling with your weight after all these years, there might be something you are not doing right.</P><P>You are not alone struggling with the fat around your body. Did you know that two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight and over one-third are obese? How and why are we getting heavier?</P><P>Nowadays, all you hear about is how many people are overweight. What percentage take it seriously? How many of you are too busy to do deal with your weight? How many of you take the easy way out instead of dealing with your weight problem?</P><P>Have you ever tried to keep track of the food you eat in a day, including what you drink? Try it, keep track of every single thing you eat and drink in a day. It's an eye opener and it will make you realize how many calories your body is exposed to in one single day.</P><P>Do you think your excess weight could be related with how you handle your emotions? Do you overeat when you are angry, bored, worried, sad or stressed? Emotions can influence your eating patterns. Stress is among the worst as it results in under- or overeating. Studies suggest that stress may be linked to weight gain, with a greater effect seen in men.</P><P>If your caloric intake is greater than calories burned, not only is your energy level effected but you have greater risks of diabetes, cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, arthritis, joint problems and many other health problems. Overweight is on the rise and affecting more and more people everyday.</P><P>Risk factors of being overweight is associated with over 112,000 excess deaths due to cardiovascular disease.</P><P>You have one body to take care of and you are the only one that can choose how you take care of it. If you are tired of always struggling with your weight problem, you have a decision to make. Either accept your weight or do something about it. You are the only one that has control over your health.</P><P>But you don't have to do this on your own. Why not let us support you through this important health problem in your life? Losing weight and reaching your weight goal will change your life forever. You will definitely feel better and healthier inside and out.</P><P>Do you remember how you felt the last time you reached your weight goal? Didn't you feel happier and better about yourself? Do you remember how it felt to love your body and the NEW YOU? Keep remembering those feelings as your memories will give you the power to get the body you once had and certainly deserve.</P><P>Loving who you are is the most important part of your life. If you don't love your body, you don't like how you look; if you don't like how you look, you don't feel good about yourself; if you don't feel good about yourself, how can you be happy?</P><P>Life is too short not to enjoy every minute of it. Don't let weight affect your health. Do something about it before it's too late and start loving your body again.</P><P>Judy Doiron has been on yo-yo diets almost all her life. Struggling to lose weight only to gain it back again. Once you get fed up of losing the weight just to put it back on again, isn't it time to do something about it? Judy has found a program that worked for her which she calls it her fat flusher. Funny words but this program literally flushes your fat the healthy way. If you are fed up with fat, it's time to do something about it. Not tomorrow or next week, or next year, <A href="http://jldnet-judysblog.blogspot.com/" target=_new>Do It Today</A>!</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6758947" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-77207769196078779502012-01-01T08:17:00.000-08:002012-01-01T08:17:00.525-08:00 <P>The Fat Loss GPS</P><P>One of my favorite features with my IPhone is the Map.... You tell "Siri" where you want to go. Siri figures out where you are and then step by step, takes you to your destination. Be-a-u-tiful! This is how I want you to use your Fat Loss GPS! Figure out where you "Want to be", "where you are", and then get to your destination step by step!</P><P>Point A (Where you are right now*) <BR>Point B (Where you want to be) <BR>Step by step (the process)</P><P>*"Where you are" and "where you want to be" will depend on your goals... It could be a measurement, weight, dress or pant size, how you feel about yourself, quality of life, or an upcoming vacation photo.</P><P>As with any journey, you will have Obstacles, Set Backs, Delays, Road Blocks, and Challenge. If you have a delay or a road block, BIG DEAL! On your way to the family vacation in Disney World, you wouldn't stop at the first Road Detour and tell the family in the back seats, "Oh, well! Guess we're done. Think we'll just give up. Maybe next year we'll try again!" Heck no! You find a "work around" and you keep moving forward!</P><P>I've found most people FAIL at goal setting because they treat their goals as an afterthought. The average person spends more time planning their weekly grocery list than they do designing goals that impact the rest of their lives!</P><P>The Secret is to long Term and Short Term Goal Setting</P><P>People LOVE to set Long Term Goals... <BR>1. I want to make $100,000 next year <BR>2. I want to lose 40 lbs. next year <BR>3. I want to be a size 8 next year</P><P>After they set these goals, they put them in a sock drawer and don't think about them until late December next year! If you have the same goals for this next year as you set last year for now, you MUST make a change!</P><P>Long Term and Short Term goals have different meanings. And you should have both! <BR>"Losing 40 lbs." is a great long term goal, but it does nothing for you to take action on! "Losing 40 lbs." is in the future, but you are living in the NOW.</P><P>Here's a cool phrase for you to use this year... <BR>"I am either living NOW HERE or I am living No Where!" (Amazing what a little space can do!)</P><P>Your Long Term Goal should be exciting! It should be stimulating and motivating. It's the picture of who you are to become! For example, how would the new you, 40 lbs. thinner, look and act like? Would they be more energetic? Eat cleaner? Have happy thoughts? Feel better and more confident? Not binge out 4-5x a week? Be embarrassed by someone looking in their shopping cart?</P><P>The Long Term Goal is your MOTIVATION! But you cannot wake up tomorrow and "will" the scale to be 5 lbs. less. But you can wake up tomorrow and start the day off with 15 minutes of Cardio. What you can do today and tomorrow are your Short Terms Goals! Short term goals are "actionable". Actionable items are things you can do! You can't "make $100,000", but you can sign up for a new course or hire a coach to help move towards the long term goal.</P><P>Short term goals are Specific, Actionable and always Top of Mind.</P><P>What I like to do is take the long term goal, break the goal into ½ way point, and then again in ½... this will give you the "Quarter". I would then have you create Short Term Actionable goals that are specific to you reaching each goal. Yes, you could just take the entire number and divide by 4 for "Quarters".</P><P>This is how it would look for losing 40 lbs. as your goal next year.</P><P>The Long Term Goal: <BR>"I will lose 40 lbs. by December 2012. I have so much more energy and very confident in the way I look. It is easy for me to get up and exercise. In fact, I look forward to my work outs and eating clean foods! I love the compliments I get from friends, co-workers and strangers!"</P><P>-Remember the Long Term Goal should inspire and motivate you! Word your goal in a manner that would motivate you! If you were embarrassed because you were stretching and your belly "popped out", use that for motivation! Use any pain and pleasure cues that work to drive you towards achieving your goals.</P><P>Now to keep things realistic, break your goal down into "quarters" of the year. I.e., Quarter 1 is Jan, Feb, March. Quarter 2 is April, May, June, etc.</P><P>Break the 40 lbs. into half. (40/2 = 20) and then (40-20 = 20) <BR>"By June 2012, I will be down 20 lbs."</P><P>Break the 20 lbs. into half to give you "quarter goals" (20/2 = 10) <BR>"By March 2012, I will be down 10 lbs."</P><P>"By September 2012, I will be down 30 lbs."</P><P>Create a work sheet <BR>1. At the top write, (Your Name) Vision for 2012 <BR>2. Write out the Long Term Goal very descriptively. <BR>3. Write out the 1st Quarter Goal (Breaking down the Long Term Goal into Quarters) <BR>4. Write out the 2nd Quarter Goal <BR>5. Write out the 3rd Quarter Goal <BR>6. Write out the Final 4th Quarter Goal <BR>7. Now create Short Term Actionable Goals to reach your Long Term Goals.</P><P>Short Term Actionable Goals could include: <BR>1. Attending Boot Camp 3x week <BR>2. Cutting out processed or refined foods <BR>3. Adding in 3 Cardio sessions each week</P><P>This is what I want you to do. <BR>1. Create your worksheet (Take your time, add photos of you or a role model) <BR>2. Create the Short Term Actionable Goals <BR>3. Track and Monitor the Short Term Actions either with a calendar or a "check off" sheet <BR>4. Notice if your actions are bringing you closer to your Long Term Goals <BR>5. If they are not working, change your actions or be more consistent! <BR>6. Read your goals DAILY!</P><P>PS Remember, I am here for you! It's one thing to have a plan, but following through and being consistent is where a good coach can help. With Canonsburg Boot Camp, I will sit down with you and help you design your own Fat Loss GPS. Call me at 724-949-0007 concerning your Road Map to Fitness Success in 2012!</P><P>JJ Robertson<BR>Canonsburg Boot Camp<BR><A href="http://www.canonsburgbootcamp.com/" target=_new>http://www.canonsburgbootcamp.com/</A></P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6775046" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-12141316646244812492012-01-01T05:05:00.000-08:002012-01-01T05:05:00.576-08:00 <P>As a nation, America is getting fatter every year, with one in three people suffering from obesity. "Suffering" being the operative word. Walking around with 50 or more pounds of more weight than you should be can cause shortness of breath, a feeling of very low energy or sluggishness, unhealthy but strong food cravings, bloating, constipation, and abdominal pains. Can prebiotic supplements help with weight loss?</P><P>One of the most highly recommended food nutrients for improving many of our modern digestive disorders, including excessive weight gain is dietary fiber. You've heard it before, but considering the modern-day diet, it's easy to see how difficult it is for most of us to relinquish the convenience and flavors that are the typical high process food diet, best exemplified by the American diet.</P><P><STRONG>Dietary fiber</STRONG></P><P>So many foods available to us contain good amounts of quality dietary fiber but unfortunately we don't get nearly enough from commercially processed and packaged foods or restaurant chains. These processed foods are high in calories but too low in nutrients. That's exactly where the problem lies.</P><P>Too many empty calories, making us fat and not supplying our body with the nutrients it needs to maintain good health. These processed foods slow down the body's metabolic rate, making it harder and harder to burn fat. Add a lack of physical exercise and a sedentary lifestyle and you get the present-day problem that is growing at an alarming rate, and never before experienced in our history; obesity.</P><P><STRONG>Adding more fiber</STRONG></P><P>Eliminate all the highly processed commercial foods you possibly can and add whole, unrefined foods to your diet. Examples include replacing white bread and rice with whole grain bread and brown rice. Fresh fruits and raw vegetables are a good source of fiber. Adding a quality and natural prebiotic supplement will increase your chances for success, especially if you can't get high enough amounts from natural, quality food sources.</P><P>The dietary fiber known as soluble fiber is the acting prebiotic substance in a prebiotic supplement or food. Soluble fiber takes in water and in doing so will create a sticky gel-like substance which prolongs the slow release of nutrients into the body.</P><P>This is a great example of a natural appetite suppressant in action, keeping you full and fulfilled longer, decreasing your appetite and helping to avoid eating more unneeded calories.</P><P>You need the right <A href="http://natural-digestion.com/prebiotics-and-weight-loss" target=_new>prebiotic supplements for weight loss</A> - Learn the facts at <A href="http://www.natural-digestion.com/" target=_new>http://www.natural-digestion.com/</A> - information based on independent, and thorough research on one of our most important subjects; digestive health.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6774320" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-71810522134475781652012-01-01T01:01:00.000-08:002012-01-01T01:01:00.958-08:00 <P>January is the time of year that we all make the same OLD New Year's resolution! It comes in many different forms from an ambiguous, "I want to lose weight" to a very specific "I want to fit in my jeans from High School." If diets were the solution then why does America have one of the highest obesity rates in the world? With all the technical advancements and scientific information available why can we not overcome the plague that obesity brings to our society?</P><P>In the Western culture we have created an unbalanced society which has lead to an unbalanced lifestyle. We feel the constant need, maybe even an obsession, to be in control of our life because we feel so out of control most of the time. Instead of being in control we need to find the balance and be in charge of our life. When we are in charge of our life we feel confident that we can handle what comes our way. We are able to look at the daily stresses and see them for what they really are and not feel so overwhelmed. It is the feeling of being out of control that leads us to the path of looking to food as an emotional comfort. We can be in charge of our life by focusing on the three "E's" to weight loss; Eat less, Exercise more and become Emotionally aware. Many believe that to achieve weight loss all you need to do is focus on Eating less and Exercising more. The third component of becoming Emotionally aware is the important link that is missing in many diets and weight loss programs. Many of us self-medicate our emotions with food. Food has become comfort for our emotions rather than fuel for our bodies. Identifying your emotional triggers is key to unlocking the solution for your weight loss.</P><P>Before you choose to eat ask yourself, "Am I Hungry?" If you realize that you are not hungry ask yourself, "Why do I want to eat?" Usually we want to eat because we need to fill an emotional void in our life. If we can address these issues and find real life solutions to replace food we can begin to create balance and harmony in our life.</P><P>This year see your OLD New Year's Resolution become a reality with learning how to listen to your body's wisdom, become in tune with your needs, desires and emotions. Begin a journey to self-discovery and enjoyment. Live a life free from diets, rules and regulations. Live the life you were meant to live.</P><P>Celeste Palacio, RN is a licensed Facilitator for "Am I Hungry?" workshops. <BR>You'll learn mindful and intuitive eating techniques that empower you to use your natural ability to eat just the right amount of food while meeting your needs for nourishment and enjoyment. To find more information about how to eat mindfully go to <A href="http://www.hearttoheartnursing.com/" target=_new>http://www.hearttoheartnursing.com/</A></P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6771453" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-32026094211324175742011-12-31T21:32:00.000-08:002011-12-31T21:32:01.117-08:00 <P>I ate fast food for breakfast, lunch and dinner without a care whatsoever of the health consequences. I thought exercise was a joke; in fact I used to laugh about it. Rapidly approaching 250 pounds, I was falling further and further into a self- destructive mode and I still did not realize I was killing myself. I went for a physical exam and I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. The doctor arranged for an overnight sleep study because I complained of having no energy, falling asleep during the day and not feeling rested upon awakening.</P><P>The results of the sleep study indicated that I had severe obstructive sleep apnea. I was given two choices by the doctor; I could either have esophageal reconstructive surgery or sleep with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. The doctor said if I didn't do something immediately about the condition I could die in my sleep or have a stroke or heart attack. He also told me if I lost weight and exercised it would benefit with either choice I made.</P><P>I chose the lazy way and decided to sleep using a CPAP machine but continued the same nutritionally void diet and sedentary lifestyle. I did not want to put in any effort but I did not want surgery either. It was New Year's Eve 2001 and I was the most obese that I had ever been. At almost 245 pounds (I am 5'8") I made a resolution. I made a goal to start exercising and eating healthier. I did not want to be overweight, taking medication and on a breathing machine for the rest of my life.</P><P>January 1st I started working out and actually stuck with it for a whole month. I was pissed that I only lost around five pounds. My Dad gave me some words of encouragement to keep on. He bought me a vinyl sweat suit and a pair of boxing gloves. I punched the bag that he had in his exercise room every day for weeks straight. To make it fun, I made up a game and pretended I was going rounds in a boxing match. I really sweat my fat off! I also started researching, reading and educating myself on health, nutrition and exercise. I decided to eliminate soda from my diet, and let me tell you, when you drink three super-size servings of soda a day that is not very easy. By spring, my weight was down to 210 pounds and I was feeling great.</P><P>At this time I stopped eating fast food and anything fried. I started preparing my own meals and eating salads and sandwiches. I then took my work out to the outdoors. I went on forty mile bike rides through the North Branch bike trail (Devon and Milwaukee to the Botanic Gardens) at least three times a week and also started hiking in the local forest preserve. I then started to decrease the CPAP machine usage to four times per week, then three, then two in a two month period. By August 2002 I weighed in at 180 pounds and I felt and looked like a new person. I kept up with the exercise while continuing to learn about nutrition and holistic health; I decided to give up sweets. By the beginning of Autumn I weighed 165 pounds (ideal weight for my body type and height.)</P><P>I decided to stop using the CPAP machine all together. When I went for a follow-up exam in November of 2002, the doctor said not only was my blood pressure ok, but my sleep apnea condition seemed to have subsided as well.</P><P>This is my true story of how I transformed myself from being unhappy and miserable to happy and healthy. This personal story is a HUGE inspiration for the passion I have to share all that I have learned. Obesity and disease can be reversed, please look at my photos on my profile as I am living proof of it. I have dedicated a portion of my life to helping people with similar goals struggling with health issues and weight loss. I may not be a licensed doctor or nutritionist however I have life experience that no medical school or degree could ever give me. Pills, medications, surgery, fad diets, fasts, and cleanses can be a temporary fix, however in my opinion none of these will bring permanent and positive changes as much as a complete lifestyle change.</P><P>Please, if you have any questions or suggestions I would be more than happy to hear them. I welcome your comments on this post and please share with anyone you think may benefit from it. Please visit my website at <A href="http://sustainyourmind.com/" target=_new>http://sustainyourmind.com/</A> for many more informative articles like this one. Thanks for reading and have a happy and healthy 2012!</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6762473" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-46504875868250224752011-12-31T16:34:00.000-08:002011-12-31T16:34:00.504-08:00 <P>Are none of the fad diets on the market working to help you lose belly fat? It can certainly grow frustrating. That is why it is necessary for you to take control of your own weight loss efforts. Rather than relying on the latest pill to help you shed pounds, create your own workout routine to burn hundreds of calories, such as swimming in a pool. The exercise is ideal for your muscles tone, your heart, your lungs and the size of your belly. If it has been a little while since you've spend any quality time in the water, you should simply find the right swimming class to get your mind and body up to speed. Taking advantage of a swimming instructor's advice is highly recommended before you start splashing away to quickly slim down.</P><P>Regardless which swimming style you choose to exercise with, you can burn well over 500 calories every hour. In other words, you can shed hundreds more calories by swimming than simply by walking on a treadmill. The aerobic exercise is comparable to jogging, with the added benefit of toning all of your muscles. Your joints get exercised too, thanks to their repetitive movements in the water. Meanwhile, various parts of your body, such as your hips and shoulders, gain flexibility. Match swimming with a healthy diet, and you should get lean and mean in no time.</P><P>As any swimming class will teach you, the most basic style in the water is the sidestroke. You just lay your body sideways with one arm extended straight out. Your other arm is facing your feet. Simply rotate your arms back and forth, while you kick forward with your legs and feet.</P><P>Another ideal swimming style for quickly burning calories is the front crawl, also known as the freestyle. You alternate your arms and kick your feet again, but this time you are facing down. Every few seconds, you rotate your head out of the water to breath. To perform the backstroke, simply alternate your body 180 degrees and perform the front crawl. It may not be as easy to perform, but you'll certainly get less water in your mouth and lungs.</P><P>When you want to try the breaststroke, place both palms on your chest, like you are saying a prayer in church. Then shoot your arms straight out with your palms facing the floor. Push them down and out into a circular motion, and repeat the action. Meanwhile, raise your knees towards your chest, and kick them out with plenty of force to swim forward and burn plenty of calories. With each thrust, your head will pop out over the water to catch a breath. As you can see, losing belly fat can be fun and easy once you find the right swimming class to show you the ropes of losing weight.</P><P>When I was a kid, I loved spending time in the water. Whether it was the ocean, a lake or even the community pool, I had a blast swimming for hours at a time. Now that I am middle-aged, I had forgotten how good taking a swim is for my body. In fact, when I recently asked my doctor <A href="http://www.lose-weight-fast.com/" target=_new>how to lose weight fast</A>, he suggested powerful HCG Injections, as well as enrolling in a swimming class to see quick <A href="http://www.hgh1.com/" target=_new>weight loss</A> </P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6772541" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-5953889453103542922011-12-31T12:10:00.000-08:002011-12-31T12:10:00.675-08:00 <P>Losing weight on a gluten-free diet is one of the positive side effects of having Celiac disease. There are some however that struggle with their weight even though they have become intolerant to Gluten. If you are gaining weight and eating foods which are free from wheat, then maybe you need something to give your body a fat burning boost.</P><P>I know quite well how becoming gluten intolerant can have an effect on your body. Having a close family member who became ill, and then diagnosed with Celiac disease I know what simple steps can be changed to turn things around. I know for some having that overnight change in diet means a quick and dramatic loss of weight.</P><P>What if you are gaining weight?</P><P>It's not common for people to pile on the pounds when changing their diet, but simple changes in the foods you eat can turn things around, and get your body on the right track. You can make simple changes, many of them you probably thought were not possible. Did you ever think that eating Gluten Free pizza was a good thing? OK, we are not talking about eating it everyday, but it is possible to eat these foods, stay healthy and lose weight.</P><P>Losing Weight On A Gluten Free Diet.</P><P>The close family member I mentioned earlier also had energy problems. Are you having low energy days, feeling like you have no fuel in your tank? A problem associated with this is eating Gluten, but what if you are not eating it? You may be falling into the trap of consuming foods which are tough to digest, and this could be using up some of your energy levels.</P><P>The last small piece of advice I'm going to give you is, not to stop eating your favourite foods. When a major change in your life such as this hits you, it can give some people low confidence levels, and having to stop eating the foods you love can be a really big blow for many. This is a really important, you must keep on eating those foods which have become a source of comfort and enjoyment.</P><P>Having to change to eating non Gluten foods can seem like a major change in your life, but in time you will find it's only a small change. You will find many substitutes which are now becoming more popular, as Celiac disease starts to become more common in younger people too.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6771940" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-26420656440152424972011-12-31T08:43:00.000-08:002011-12-31T08:43:01.189-08:00 <P>There are many overweight people who need to lose weight for a variety of different reasons. It could be that you need to lose weight to fit into your nice clothes or you need to become a little bit healthier. Either way, you embark upon your exercise journey with diet, cardiovascular training and weight training. The majority of exercise programs are heavily weighted with cardiovascular training with a dabble of weight training thrown in there. So, if the majority of your exercise program will be cardiovascular training then you need to know the benefits of cardiovascular training.</P><P>The benefits can be broken down into three main parts. These include, weight loss, cardiovascular health and improved mood. There are other benefits, but the above three are the ones that have the most impact in all aspects of your life. Therefore, let's breakdown each component.</P><P>The most obvious benefit of training is for your weight loss, because most people are working out to lose weight. If you have ever tracked your calories on a treadmill you know that to lose weight takes time. To lose 1 pound of weight you need to drop 3500 calories through dieting and exercise. Depending on your efforts you can burn 300 - 500 calories per 45 - 60 minutes of treadmill work. As you can see that will take some time to get that first pound off your body and you should not rely on your exercise regimen alone. If you cut 300 calories per day dieting and then do a 300 calorie workout per day you will drop 600 calories per day. If you work out 6 days per week then you will roughly drop one pound per week.</P><P>The next benefit would be an improvement in your cardiovascular health. This obviously means that your heart is becoming healthier and more efficient to keep you alive. Typically you cannot measure this, but your doctor will be able to measure this over time with diagnostic studies. Just remember that with any exercise program you are training your heart and leading to a more efficient and healthier heart. Furthermore, as your heart becomes healthier and efficient you will be able to increase your cardiovascular training and ultimately burn more calories. This will lead to an increase in your weight loss. Just like above, you really need to be aware of your diet as fattier foods can lead to an increase in cholesterol plaques in your arteries and sabotage your training efforts. Not to mention fattier foods tend to have more calories and therefore it will be harder to drop calories per day if you are consuming high calorie food.</P><P>The final benefit we are going to address is the psychological factor of cardiovascular training. It has been shown through case studies and research that when people are active in an exercise regimen their signs of depression improve. This is because your body releases hormones called endorphins when you exercise. These hormones can lead to a euphoric effect and can improve your mood for days to come. This can really help in the colder months as there is a decrease in the amount of sunshine during those months and lack of sunshine has been shown to increase the incidence of depression.</P><P>As you begin your weight loss program it is nice to understand the benefits of cardiovascular training. Keep in mind that there are many benefits to cardiovascular training, but the three listed above have the greatest impact on peoples health and wellness. Remember that weight loss takes time and cardiovascular health is something that cannot be easily measured but is improved with your training. Finally your mood can improve dramatically and boost your overall health and wellness.</P><P>Dr. J Begovich is a physician that is involved in all aspects of fitness and weight loss. He writes many articles for Ezine Articles and frequently provides workout & nutrition tips on his website <A href="http://www.healthyweightlossasap.com/" target=_new>http://www.healthyweightlossasap.com/</A></P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6774124" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-22090488692944455872011-12-31T03:53:00.000-08:002011-12-31T03:53:00.665-08:00 <P>The Acai Berry has been touted as the weight loss Super-food of the twentieth century. The Question is whether such billing is fact or hype. A quick search on the Internet would give an idea of the magnitude of the Acai's popularity. It stands to reason that the individual, seeking to lose weight, can become overwhelmed by all the "hoopla." Yet a cool head and a little research may yield some very interesting results about this Brazilian berry.</P><P>So, exactly what is Acai Berry? This fruit of a Palm, native to the Brazilian Amazon, is more than 90% seed and about 5% edible flesh. The dark purple color is indicative of the fact that the Berry is rich in anthocyanins, a potent antioxidant. Other nutrients contained in the fruit are associated with its anti-aging, weight loss, and cancer-fighting properties. Researchers at Texas A&M University, in a 2004 report, found that the antioxidants found in acai berry are highly absorbable and therefore, beneficial for human consumption.</P><P>It should be noted, however, that none of these nutrient compounds have been found to directly contribute to weight loss, even though it was shown that acai does seem to aid the body's metabolic process. Of the many compounds found in the berry, more than 65 have yet to be studied scientifically. As yet none of acai's compounds have shown to be direct weight loss enhancers.</P><P>Elsewhere, more recent Research at the University of Florida (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, 2006) have found that the berry shows promise in the treatment of a range of diseases including cancer, leukemia and diabetes. Of course, there are other factors that affect the working of various nutrients in the body. These factors include absorption, assimilation and reaction with other substances in the body.</P><P>If you are seeking to lose weight the acai berry, as well as a number of other familiar fruits, should be a part of a healthy diet. However, do not follow the hype associated with the acai berry weight-loss diet. There is a lot more research to be done before the true benefits of acai, in weight-loss, are known. One factor hindering faster research, is the fact that the berry is highly perishable. This means that the berries must be processed immediately upon harvesting in order to preserve many of its nutritional compounds. It also means that much of the research work may need to be carried out on location, that is, closer to where the berries are harvested. A balanced and sensible nutritional approach is preferred here.</P><P>Since research is currently scant, it may be a wise course of action to consider using Acai in conjunction with other weight loss enhancers and not be taken in by all the advertising hype. As demand for this assumed super-food increases there may be attempts by some to dilute the contents of each pill in order to meet the rising demand. It must be remembered that it is the pulp of the berry that contain the nutrients and not the leaves, stems or roots. So products offering these leaves, stems or root extracts, must be rejected as worthless.</P><P>Already, there are the numerous complaints from users of acai weight loss products, that the results do not to match the claims. This may be an indication of one of two reasons. One reason is that the acai content of the particular product is woefully low. Check the label to determine the exact content of each capsule. The other reason may be an indicator that the berry itself may not boost any significant "lose-the-weight" nutrients. To date there is no known conclusive study supporting acai berry as a genuine weight loss super-food.</P><P>There are a great number of foods on the market, and acai berry could just be part of a well-balanced diet. This article proposes that lasting weight-loss is only effected with a balanced synergistic approach. An approach that incorporates both good nutrition and targeted physical exercise.</P><P>B. C. Williams is a Teacher and Internet Enthusiast who enjoys researching a variety of topics on the Internet. <BR>Health and Healing through Natural methods are of particular interest to Mr. Williams.<BR><A href="http://valuesprite.com/blogs/" target=_new>See Our Weight Loss Recommendations</A></P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6774574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-84227285919691394962011-12-30T22:54:00.000-08:002011-12-30T22:54:00.650-08:00 <P>With Christmas and the New Years Eve only a few weeks away, this is the perfect time to lose those extra few pounds and look your best in the festive season.</P><P>Here are a few tips on how to get into that well desired Christmas party dress:</P><P>1. <B>It's all about the carbs.</B> Eat only low GL carbohydrates and protein - rich foods. This reduces hunger as well as our tendency to store fat. Try and select foods that have little effect on raising blood sugar levels, such as fresh vegetables, beans, lentils, whole grains and fish. Avoid refined foods, fruit juices and other sugary, sweet foods.</P><P>2. <B>Good and bad fats ratio.</B> Increase the amount of essential fats you eat, but keep down your saturated fat intake. Essential fats are mainly found in oily fish, flax seeds, nuts and seeds.</P><P>3. <B>Try and resist the stimulants.</B> Cut down on stimulants such as tea, coffee, chocolate, cigarettes and alcohol. These also disturb blood sugar balance which also affect both energy and weight control.</P><P>4. <B>Aerobic exercise.</B>Take aerobic exercise at least three times a week, running, swimming, brisk walking, low impact aerobics and so on.</P><P>5. <B>Lose weight while you sleep.</B> When you don't get enough sleep, it drives leptin levels down, which means you don't feel as satisfied after you eat. Lack of sleep also causes Ghrelin levels to rise, which means your appetite is stimulated, so you want more food.</P><P>6. <B>Write everything down.</B> Even (or especially) on bad/splurge days. It's only if you write things down that you know what you are doing.</P><P>7. <B>Use probiotics to lose weight.</B> Studies are showing that probiotics can actually help you lose weight. A recent study done at Stanford University has shown that the amount of good bacteria is higher in those who maintain a healthy weight and it's lower in those who are overweight. Researchers are suggesting that it's possible to increase your intake of healthy bacteria (probiotics) to lower your weight.</P><P>8. <B>Drink water.</B> Your body is estimated to be 60 to 70 percent water. Your blood, lungs, muscles and brain all consist mainly of water. Water is also required to regulate your body temperature during exercise. So as you might imagine it pretty important! It is also important for weight loss. Initial weight loss is often largely due to loss of water so you need to dink an adequate amount of water to avoid getting dehydrated. The process of burning calories during exercise creates toxins and water is essential in helping clear these.</P><P>9. <B>Eat smaller portions.</B> Eating smaller portions means that your body can burn more calories Training your body to eat smaller portions can be hard, especially if you are working a job that doesn't allow you to eat frequently. Sometimes carrying food on your person such as a small back of nuts or an organic</P><P>10. <B>Eat more regularly.</B> Eating 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day (grazing) may help to stabilise blood sugar levels which in turn means that you have more energy. Many people also find that hunger pains and appetite decreases because they are keeping their energy levels constant.</P><P>Chris Martin Sewell, Health Expert at Totally Nourish. Established since 2008, Totally Nourish is a leading UK online health store specialising in <A href="http://www.totallynourish.com/" target=_new>health supplements and vitamins</A>, health foods, dietary supplements for the Low GL diet, skin care, beauty care and make up, patrick holford supplements and more. Fast dispatch and delivery available. Also available onsite is FREE confidential expert nutrition advice, health news and articles and also a low GL diet recipes section.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6768917" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-35140817688166526952011-12-30T18:43:00.000-08:002011-12-30T18:43:00.965-08:00 <P>Nutratrim is a new natural diet supplement on the market for 2012. It is a combination of a fat burner, appetite suppressant and also has the ability to reduce your cholesterol levels. This pill was created by the same company that developed the very successful fat burner Capsiplex, however this pill goes one step further and you will see how, in this Nutratrim review.</P><P>It has so many benefits to dieters. As mentioned previously its main job is to burn excess fat in the body. It does this by increasing your metabolism which results in more fat and calories being burned from your body than normal.</P><P>As well as this it greatly suppresses your appetite giving you control over how much you eat and of course gives you control over your sweet cravings, that always cause people to sabotage their diet. You will also experience a great boost in your energy levels while taking these supplements. This is a great benefit as it will make you feel so good about yourself, unlike when simply dieting alone were you would normally feel tired and sluggish.</P><P>The ingredient within Nutratrim fat burner are all 100% natural which means you will experience no negative side effects what so ever while using this weight loss aid. The ingredients within the pill include: green coffee, glucomannon, liquorice extract and capsicum. They have all been clinically proven to be effective at helping people to lose their excess weight, safely.</P><P>Although it is only new to the weight loss market all of those who have used the product have experienced great success week after week. Even if users have tried other products and failed they actually managed to lose weight with this product.</P><P>The reason for this is because the effects it has on your body. Not only is it a fat burner as previously discussed but it also has very powerful appetite suppressant effects on the body and with the boost of energy it gives you, it will result in you burning even more fat off during the day as you will be more active than normal. The characteristics of this pill are the perfect combination of events needed for anyone to lose weight.</P><P>So does Nutratrim really work? Well because it is scientifically proven, with a full money back guarantee offered if your not happy with the results, you can rest assured that it is a quality product that does what it claims to do.</P><P>Want further information on the supplement and it's ingredients? Then you can read this full <A href="http://topdietingpills.com/nuratrim-review/" target=_new>Nutratrim review</A>. See what great deals they have on offer and of course what savings you can make.</P><P>If it doesn't sound like a supplement that could help you then maybe you can find an alternative by visiting: <A href="http://topdietingpills.com/" target=_new>Most Effective Diet Pills</A></P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6776171" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-61616027075909822272011-12-30T14:04:00.000-08:002011-12-30T14:04:01.305-08:00 <P>If you are like me, you are always on the weight loss war path as the warm weather starts creeping in. Dieting sucks and I'm too paranoid to take fad diet pills. Hey! I want to lose weight, but not enough to die over it because let's face it, if I'm dead all that weight loss won't mean a thing. That is why I am always looking for the best foods to aid me in my weight loss goals. I want good tasting food that won't make me feel deprived. I decided to pick some foods from each food group just to round it out better.</P><P>Cereal</P><P>That's right! I love the fact that I can eat cereal and get a full serving of whole grains at the same time. I hate cooking sometimes, and whole grain cereals like Cheerios Multi-Grain actually taste good. It beats eating plain old oatmeal, and it's excellent for hot days. This cereal is a great source of fiber too. The best part is that it can be eaten at any time of the day, and a smaller serving makes a great snack!</P><P>Apple</P><P>An apple a day, keeps your weight gain at bay! I guess some clichés (or play on words of them) are really true. According to a study that was conducted at Penn State University at University Park, eating an apple before a high in starch meal like pasta, you will eat less calories than if you chose another snack. That's great news for since I am addicted to spaghetti. Apples are uniquely filling since each apple contains as much as 5 grams of fiber. They are also a rich in antioxidants, making it a perfect snack.</P><P>Subway Sandwich</P><P>Now you can eat just like Jared! Yeah, I can't stand him either, but his obsession with Subway sandwiches wasn't completely off the mark. If you are a big meat eater, it is good to know that there alternatives to boiled chicken breasts (uugh!) Meat is a great source of protein, iron, and other awesome minerals, and the 6-inch roast beef roast beef sub only has 264 calories and 4.5 grams of fat. The best part is that you can also balance out your meal by adding fresh lettuce, tomato, and other green veggies like green peppers. Whenever I think of the green pepper I think of Homer Simpson's green pepper diet. Who knew that a cartoon could be so informative!</P><P>Eggs</P><P>This staple in every home really does have the best source of rich protein that you already have your hands on. Despite what is most commonly believed you don't have to eat it with just whites. You can scramble two egg whites with a half a yolk and you got a great meal. Spicing the eggs up with some cayenne pepper is perfect if you like a little spice in your life. The best part is that with eggs, you don't have to measure them out in servings.</P><P>Tuna</P><P>Fish had to be included because it is perfect as a weight loss tool. My favorite happens to be tuna. Just one can of light tuna (in water) provides an astonishing 42 g of high-quality protein, for under 200 calories. You will also benefit by getting more than 100 % of your Daily intake of vitamin B6, and B12.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6769439" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-16265909789833071912011-12-30T09:24:00.000-08:002011-12-30T09:24:00.740-08:00 <P>Should drinking lots of coffee be part of a weight loss program? Is it good or bad for your diet to stop at Starbucks on your way home from the gym? Without scientific support, men and women in surveys claim that caffeine increases their metabolic rate and fights off hunger for short periods of time. While there are two sides to every argument, some specialists believe that coffee is good for weight loss.</P><P>Experts speculate that the caffeine found in coffee causes your body to produce energy from food that has been eaten, and can actually help with short-term physical activities, such as team sports. In fact, it allows people to exercise harder without growing achy. Fatigue is fought off, and you can grow more vigilant. Another theory claims that you urinate more from drinking caffeine, resulting in less body fat. To sum it up, many researchers believe that coffee can actually help you lose weight.</P><P>Before you go running to the grocery store to stock up on coffee beans, you should know the down-sides to drinking too much caffeine for quick weight loss. First of all, sipping java will not be an overnight remedy to get skinny. When it comes to weight loss of any kind, the drink will cause a slow and gradual difference on your scale, if any. At the same time, too much caffeine leads to insomnia, anxiety, upset stomachs and even high blood pressure. Meanwhile, many specialized flavors of coffee are rich in calories. In fact, many men and women believe that giving up coffee as part of a weight loss program has actually helped their weight loss efforts. They feel that the addictive stimulant alters their moods, as well as adds to the size of their bellies.</P><P>Coffee plays with the chemicals in your brain, causing you to feel more alert. Yet, it can also make you feel nervous, as your blood sugar levels will fluctuate. The drink rouses your adrenals, leading to release of sugars in your body. Getting quality sleep becomes difficult. Too often, this unwanted effect is enough to cause stress and anxiety. With you urinated so often, you are losing vital minerals, such as magnesium, potassium and sodium. Folks also tend to consume fattening snacks, such as doughnuts, when they take their little coffee breaks at work. Think about it, how often do you order a piece of fruit to go along with your coffee?</P><P>Many physicians refer to caffeine as an artificial stimulant. Rather than caffeine, your weight loss program should depend on smart foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to give your body energy and mental alertness. Instead of coffee, drink plenty of water every day. Not only will H2O fill up your belly and cause you to eat less, it will also clean unhealthy toxins out of your body. Experts recommend drinking 8 glasses a day. If water is simply too boring for your taste, try drinking green tea to assist with all of your weight loss efforts.</P><P>Ever since I was grad school, I cannot start my day without my morning cup of java. Now that I am in my 40s, I have grown concerned on whether or not coffee assists or causes harm to my weight loss program? Everybody seems to have their own opinion. I decided to ask my family doctor <A href="http://www.lose-weight-fast.com/" target=_new>how to lose weight fast</A> without giving up coffee. He claims that <A href="http://www.hgh1.com/" target=_new>weight loss</A> is easy with the right tricks, such as powerful HCG Injections. Then I can drink all of the coffee I want. Thanks Doc!</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6776197" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-18841186504693701732011-12-30T05:51:00.000-08:002011-12-30T05:51:00.184-08:00 <P>Hey there, it's Axel here with a golden nugget of information for you. I hope most of you know what protein is and assume you know where you can find it. If not let me be quick; it is one of 3 major components most things edible (the other 2 being fats and carbohydrates).</P><P>You have probably heard the debates about who the real culprit is when it comes to weight gain, and I'll tell you who it's not: Protein. Of the 3 macro nutrients (protein/fats/carbs), carbs are the preferred source of fuel for your body, with fats put into storage for later use once the carbs are burnt. Our natural process for using fuel has been the same for 1000's of years. Once our body has digested the food, the carbohydrates are instantly turned into Glucose and are locked and loaded ready to be burnt, or converted into fat cells while watching TV.</P><P>After enough exercise, your body will run out of carbs to burn and will go into the fat supplies for fuel. Due to the large amounts of carbs in an average Australian diet, this can prove difficult to get to the fat supplies.</P><P>Eating less carbs and exercising more = A leaner you.</P><P>The difference between protein vs fats/carbohydrates, and what makes it so damn important is that it feeds your muscles rather than floating around waiting for you to be active. And unless you over indulge, they won't be sent to your fat stores around your hips and waist any time soon.</P><P>Protein is effective and important for every meal of the deal. Because of it's heaviness, it leaves you feeling full. A high protein meal reduces the amount of carbs and fats as a result. Don't be afraid of going for a steak, just make sure you get a salad on the side. You may still be getting a serving of fat, but with less carbs in your diet you are going to be tapping into your fat stores and burning them up sooner. Chicken is an even better, leaner option. And tastes delicious.</P><P>How much protein should I eat?</P><P>The inactive adults' recommendation is 1g of protein per kilogram of bodyweight. If you are reading this then hopefully you are already taking some form of action, in which case you need around 1.5g. To give you an idea, a small can of tuna is 15g of protein. A 300g steak is about 50g. If you weigh 70kg, then go ahead and eat 100g of protein a day.</P><P>Here's a list of protein rich foods:</P><P>1. eggs</P><P>2. legumes</P><P>3. nuts</P><P>4. meat</P><P>5. dairy</P><P>Limit your carbs to early meals, to give your body it's fuel for the day. Eat it with dinner, and you won't get a chance to burn it off before bed time.</P><P>Salads, Soups, Steaks. That's your new diet.</P><P>Eat your meat.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6770590" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-55585924308728591302011-12-30T02:20:00.000-08:002011-12-30T02:20:00.385-08:00 <P>Have you ever listened carefully to some of those commercials from the pharmaceutical drug companies advertising a product and what it can do for you, followed up by just as much time going down the list of it's known side effects and other warnings? It's almost unbelievable that after all that, people still go ahead and buy the drug.</P><P>It seems that most people in America would rather risk a potentially dangerous side effect instead of taking a little more time and effort in researching and implementing a natural treatment or cure for their problem or symptoms.</P><P>Neither the FDA, or the pharmaceutical drug industry want us in the general public to go out and find treatments and cures for our medical problems from a natural source, they wouldn't make billions a year in profits that way.</P><P>The weight loss industry is a perfect example of this. There are proven ways to burn fat and lose weight with natural food substances but the drug-made version seems more of a "magic pill", I mean, how could a simple natural substance compete with a man-made drug?</P><P>The reality is, science can't improve upon nature, and every drug has a negative adverse side effect that can create in your body, another problem that is un-related to the reason you took the drug in the first place.</P><P>You only need to read the factual information on the drug product's website or labeling to learn about the list of side effects each one has.</P><P>The problem with losing weight with drugs gets worse. Weight lose drugs only work when you are taking them, so when your supply runs out and you don't keep ordering them, that's it. But here's the problem, many of these drugs have a warning of possible addiction to pro-longed use. Of course, with pro-longed use of any drug, there are far more potential side effects than addiction.</P><P>So, what the pharmaceutical companies are telling us is that you can lose weight by taking these drugs only as long as you are taking them, but there are certain health risks involved if you take them for a long period of time.</P><P>If you decide to only take them for a short period, say one month to see if you can maybe lose 10 or 15 pounds, the weight you lost will always come back because you will still have a slow metabolism and the same, if not bigger food cravings for the junk food you were eating before.</P><P>Don't ruin your health with drugs, choose a safe and effective natural alternative and start burning calories that will stay off in the long run.</P><P>Get more natural and effective <A href="http://slimmerfaster.com/weight-loss-help-are-you-overweight-fat-or-obese" target=_new>weight loss help</A> at <A href="http://www.slimmerfaster.com/" target=_new>http://www.slimmerfaster.com/</A> with information based on independent, and thorough research on one of our most important subjects; safe and natural weight loss.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6774385" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-33696732982508700582011-12-29T22:02:00.000-08:002011-12-29T22:02:00.960-08:00 <P>The non-diet approach to weight loss can be very beneficial to those that have struggled with an unhealthy relationship with food. This is because it focuses on more than the weight loss aspect of dieting. A well-rounded program focuses on all aspects of dieting. It can help bring true happiness to your life. If you have used food as a source of comfort in the past, you can be free to live a life without an emotional reliance on food.</P><P>Physical</P><P>The non-diet approach to weight loss does focus on the physical aspect of losing weight. After all, that is one of the main goals. However, it is only a small part of this type of weight loss program. Many diets are designed to help you lose weight quickly. Unfortunately, after these diets there is a strong likelihood of gaining it back. The non-diet weight loss program teaches you to develop a relationship with your body. Allow your body to dictate what you eat and when. Diets that tell you to eat certain foods at certain times are very restricting. Your body will begin to fight back, and you can ultimately gain weight. The non-diet approach is a natural and healthy alternative.</P><P>Emotional</P><P>Your emotional eating stems from somewhere. That is why it is important to focus on the emotional aspect of your weight gain as well. By learning what caused your weight gain and overcoming it, you can eliminate overeating from your life. A licensed therapist can teach you to begin focusing on yourself. A support group is also helpful. The members of a weight loss support group are often the only ones that know what you have been through. They can be a great source of comfort during the tough times.</P><P>Mental</P><P>After years of dieting and binge eating, you may have developed myths about yourself and dieting. You must begin to take these myths and deconstruct them. By learning where they came from, you can easily dispel these myths. You can then begin to change those negative myths into positive truths. They should become your new life mantra. When you change your thinking, you can feel motivated to lose weight and live a life of happiness. Do not become bogged down by the negative.</P><P>Behavioral</P><P>The non-diet approach to weight loss also teaches you to focus on the behaviors you need to reach your goal weight. Look at the triggers and behaviors that occurred while you were binge eating. By knowing what triggers you, you can be better prepared to handle them. When these triggers occur, have a list of alternative behaviors to do in place of overeating. These activities should not focus on food, but rather on things that bring about the same type of happiness. This will reduce binge eating and lead to healthy weight loss.</P><P>Want to discover how to lose weight without starving yourself? Eat whatever you want and live the life that you deserve? 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Eat lots of vegetables: All kinds the more the better. Vegetables have a ton of essential vitamins and minerals. They have lots of fiber too and will help you feel full and energized.</P><P>2. Eat Legumes: Beans have lots of protein and calcium. They give great energy and help maintain your blood sugar at normal levels.</P><P>3. Eat Fruit: Fruit helps to satisfy your sweet tooth and curbs cravings. It's also great for your body and immune system.</P><P>4. Avoid salt: Try to eliminate salt from your food. Try using herbs, spices and citrus juice to flavor your food. Salt raises blood pressure and causes people to retain water weight.</P><P>5. Avoid Oil: All oil, even those considered by most to be healthy have a huge amount of calories and almost always are converted straight to fat that gets deposited on your bottom, hips and everywhere else.</P><P>6. Avoid Sugar: Sugar causes your blood sugar to rise, your body will respond by producing more insulin. Big fluctuations in insulin will cause you to feel poorly and also make you eat more.</P><P>7. Avoid processed food: These foods are almost always high in fat, salt and sugar. All of which give you an undesired result for those trying to lose weight.</P><P>8. Exercise: most agree that 30 minutes a day of mild to moderate exercise, at least three days a week can help raise your metabolism. Can't make the time? Try choosing a parking space further away from the store entrance, or take the stairs when possibly. This can help you get your half an hour in before you even realize you have reached your goal.</P><P>9. Limit Grains: Try to limit grains such as whole wheat bread, brown rice and whole grain pasta to one serving a day. Avoid all white bread, pasta and white rice as these can cause your blood sugar to fluctuate causing hunger and cravings.</P><P>10. Limit Dairy, Fish, Beef, Pork, Poultry and Eggs: All of which have large amounts of calories and are more difficult for your body to digest. Try to eat only one portion a week.</P><P>Do remind yourself that you are worth all the effort it takes to eat a healthy and nutritious diet. Remember the more fruit, vegetables and legumes you eat the faster you can lose 10 pounds. Be happy knowing that you will look and feel better. If you have any existing medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, please consult with your physician before implementing any new diet or exercise program as medication may need to be lowered as you become healthier.</P><P>Go to <A href="http://fatburningfurnace18.blogspot.com/" target=_new>http://fatburningfurnace18.blogspot.com/</A> for more information on how you can become healthy and more energized lifestyle! You can make changes for a better life. Why not today for a new beginning? Best of health and life to you.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6773193" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p>ARIF ABDUL ROHIMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17743094872359274352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484757990553380262.post-22735308870968955802011-12-29T14:11:00.000-08:002011-12-29T14:11:01.054-08:00 <P>Almost all of us wish we could keep the feelings we have right now, over the Christmas holidays and into the new year, all year long. Happy, caring, giving and wanting to experience all the goodies that this time of year has to offer. And why not; Christmas and New Years only comes once a year. Well the feelings are marvelous but the holiday festivities, the parties, the traditional foods and sweets that are nye on irresistible can add problems to our weight, wellness and, in fact, to the state of our health for the rest of the year.</P><P>Just as a point of interest, what are two of the most widely made promises to ourselves at this time of year, dare I call them resolutions. Well the first one is to lose weight and the second is to get healthier. Both promises are admirable and well worth the effort and I do mean effort.</P><P>But how many of us well-meaning people follow through past the first week in January? Certainly, from my experience, on too many occasions, I missed the wagon and never even had a chance to fall off.</P><P>What would be my goal with this writing is to bring to the attention of our community some very well documented facts that are quite jolting and will cause more damage if not addressed and taken seriously.</P><P>One of the most serious problems on the North American continent today is obesity. One in two adults is considered obese and what is even more distressful is that one in three children is considered obese. One of the reasons why this has become an extreme concern is probably the way we live, eat, work, sleep and play. In short, our life style. Why is it that our parents and grand parents, on average, lived longer than the people of today? One answer is they lived in moderation. They worked hard, they ate balanced meals and they got adequate amounts of sleep to rejuvenate their bodies and their minds. By and large, their fun was in the community either with family or friends.</P><P>Now let's compare the healthy lifestyles of the mature folks, our grand parents and in some cases our parents, to the lifestyles of today. A number of us are feeling the pinch of the North American financial situation. Companies down-sizing and making the people remaining with a job do more to make up for the people who have been laid off. In fact, this financial stress is starting to appear around the world and especially in Europe. This causes the two parents in the family to go out to work. This situation causes stress on the parents and stress on the children. One of the main reasons mentioned by the folks that want to work from home is that they want to raise their own children and not leave the responsibility to the baby sitters. Having to drop them off at an early morning hour and pick them up after 5:00 PM in the evening. Will we be able to cover the bills this month? How can we afford to make it look like we are doing OK? No time to eat balanced meals, let's have a "drink" which we think makes us feel better when all it really does is depress us. The pollution of all manner and sorts which we are engulfed in makes it a very hostile environment in which we live. Is it any wonder that with all this happening in a large number of families, that it is difficult to eat balanced meals, get adequate sleep or sleep at all and avoid the things that are harmful to our bodies.</P><P>Let me mention one of the more startling facts in the regard of today's lifestyle regarding health and wellness and that is, across North America, 70% of the visits to the doctor's office are caused by lack of energy and stress. Can you imagine how much money it is costing the governments of Canada and the United States just to deal with these two maladies, stress and lack of energy.</P><P>Now let me get back to where this article started. We are now in one of the happiest times of the year. All of us strive to make Christmas a time we want to remember. So let's work toward being healthy and feeling wellness. We owe it to ourselves and to our families to feel great, have energy and ensure that our bodies are receiving the proper nutrients to give us the chance to be that way.</P><P>My message the community at this time of year is for all of us to be alert to the very prevalent and dangerous situation that exists generally throughout the North American continent regarding health and wellness. This is after all a very good time to make a promise to yourself to get healthy and provide for yourself the proper nutrients and safe products to loose weight and gain energy and wellness.</P><P>I wish you all to get healthy and feel wellness from now on. You will thank yourself for the present.</P><P>My name is Bruce P. On this site you will find links to different aspects of my Herbalife and Online Business Systems business. To shop for Herbalife products, please click here to visit my personalized Herbalife store. If you'd like to know how to start your own Herbalife business contact me or click here..</P><P>I've lost 10 pounds using Herbalife products. The products are great for helping you to lose fat and to keep it off. Plus, I have a coach who has been able to show me how to lose weight safely. If you are interested in trying a free weight loss shake, click here or contact me for more information.</P><P>We have a great free community that is working together to help our members lose weight, burn fat, and feel great. Click on the link below to get a free account to Great Shape Today.</P><P>Welcome to those people who wish to have more energy, loose some weight, gain some weight and just generally cope with the stage of life we are in. It is my hope that you are all feeling energetic, wonderful and happy but reality tells me there are some that are looking for help. 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