Weight Loss

Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Weight Loss Plans

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Fri, 22 May 2009 06:45:00 +0000

Losing weight is one of the greatest concerns of society today. With this fact comes the reality that almost every day, a new program comes out. As a result, it is now difficult to find the right one among these many weight loss plans and the assurance of effectiveness is not guaranteed. In effect, the generally simple task of losing weight is made very difficult and complicated.

Here are some of the popular weight loss plans available. I would discuss briefly the advantages and disadvantages of each so that anyone wanting to lose weight could have a general idea of the different plans out there and arrive at a decision of what plan to follow.

The low-fat diet is the best and most effective weight loss plan IF properly followed. A low-fat diet program is a diet that is based on the notion that a reduction in the intake of fat along with regular physical activity would result in long-term weight loss. Thus, this kind of diet recommends meals with low fat or no fat at all. The good thing about this diet is that it results in steady weight loss if properly set up or administered by an experienced weight loss and health professional. Unluckily though, there are many low-fat diet programs that recommends meals with very low fat content reduced to such a level that it becomes unhealthy for the individual. Some low-fat diets on the other hand, are more on the high-carbohydrate notion which is not good as well. Most often also, low-fat diet plans do not yield results quickly. Fat loss is very slow as a result of the un-optimized meal programs and diet menus. Reiterating what I have mentioned earlier, the low fat diet is the most effective way of losing weight. The downsides mentioned are due to the incorrect way of administering the diet and not of the diet itself.

A high-protein diet recommends meals of high protein and low carbohydrate. This program is based on the principle that carbohydrates contributes greatly to fat accumulation and weight gain, thus, reducing its intake and replacing it with protein results in fat and weight loss. This diet would make you lose weight faster than the low-fat diet but is not very effective for long-term weight loss. This diet is also healthy in the sense that it results in a steady blood sugar level. On the other hand, this weight loss plan which encourages a high consumption of protein equally means that it encourages a high consumption of saturated fats. This is very unhealthy as it increases the risk for heart-related diseases. In addition, since the amount of carbohydrates being consumed is very low, the burning of the fatty acids by the kidneys are very quick making them work overtime. This could lead to serious health disorders. Hence, I suggest that this weight loss plan be avoided.

The fixed-menu program provides you with a fixed list of meals that you are allowed to eat. Pros include the fact that since the food choices have already been selected for you, keeping count of the amount of calories would no longer be a problem for you. However, since the food choices are very minimal, it is not very effective in the long run because the dieter tends to experience difficulty in following the program and slip to his old habits of eating whatever foods he wants. It could also be harmful in the sense that a balanced diet is not provided.

The best weight loss plan for you is the one that you can call a healthy program and at the same time, yield long term effects.

Bernice Eker

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Weight Loss Plans: Tips On Choosing What's Best For You

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:37:00 +0000

Many weight loss plans have been introduced in the public to attract those people looking for a fast, easy, safe or effective way to slim down. Some of the popular diet programs are Low-fat, low-carb, Glycemic-index, Atkins and Sugar booster.

But how will you know which one is the best for you? Here are some practical tips to help you decide which among the weight loss plans would be effective for you.

Know your goal and put it into writing. To be able to succeed in achieving something, ensure that your goals are clear and if possible write them down in a journal. This will be your contract which will always serve as a reminder for you to persevere and work hard in achieving your goals.

Get to know the available weight loss plans. It is important that you gather as much information as you can before getting your self into something. This means that if you are planning to lose weight, educate yourself about the weight loss plans.

Research the company or person offering the plan. Ensure that the person or company offering the plan is credible and highly respected in the health arena. You can do this by searching on the internet, asking relative or friend, and consulting your doctor or a health expert.

Know the long term effect. Weight loss plans that says you can lose 20 pounds in a week may be tempting, however, how true that this will be the same effect on the next week? Select a plan which will teach you on how to gradually lose weight and allow you to adapt the lifestyle change for a longer effect.

Check the allowed food in the plan. Some weight loss plans are expensive because they may require you to eat expensive food. If a plan offers a variety of food for you diet, then you can still stick with your program while having a low budget. Also, this will allow you to get more nutrients than other weight loss plans.

Select a plan with support groups. Getting yourself into one of the weight loss plans will mean changing your lifestyle. This means that the food you need to eat and activities you have to do will vary from time to time. Having a support group will greatly help in easily coping with a changing lifestyle.

If you have questions that you'd like to ask or information that you need to clarify, you can get answers immediately from someone in the support group. And whenever you encounter problems with regard to your plan, you have someone to talk to. Most often, they can offer solutions to your problem because they may have experienced what you are experiencing at that moment. They are also held responsible in ensuring that you succeed in losing weight.

Remember to make a comparison of plans. Weigh their advantages and disadvantages. Don't just pick a program because of it promise that you can lose more pounds in just a couple of days. But select one which is effective for you to have a healthy lifestyle and you are capable of having for a long term basis.

Dave Poon

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Weight Loss Plans - How to Choose an Effective Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Mon, 18 May 2009 06:43:00 +0000

Have you ever heard of people who said that they want to lose weight? Why were they unable to do so? Maybe they weren't able to follow good weight loss plans.

Why should you follow a weight loss plan when you can just workout, diet and use supplements to lose weight.

Working out will help you lose weight by letting you burn all the extra pounds you have. All the fats that you have stored will be burned as long as you work out regularly. Furthermore, you will be able to build your muscles and stay fit if you workout.

Dieting will help you prevent the consumption of excessive fats. Hamburgers, fried chicken and other delicious foods contain too many fats, so you should not eat many of these. A diet plan will help you stray from these types of foods and instead eat only healthy foods.

A supplement can help you lose weight faster. Weight loss supplements can boost your metabolism, which helps you burn fat much faster than usual.

With these three methods, you may not really need weight loss plans. But you can easily quit doing all these three. You might get tired of doing it because you don't see its effectiveness. In effect, you will become one of the millions of people who are unsuccessful in losing weight.

There are various weight loss plans out there but you need to find one that works for you. Here are some tips on choosing weight loss plans:

Find a plan that will set you sensible goals. You should aim for steady weight loss too.
Find out how much weight you can lose per week. Also, ask how long would it take for you to reach your goal.
Research on the credentials of the people involved. Nurses, doctors, counselors and dieticians are the ones who commonly create a weight loss plan.
Ensure that the weight loss plan gives you all the nutrients you need daily. The Recommended daily allowance (RDA) must be followed so you get all the vitamins, minerals and protein that you need.
Look for a plan that combines dieting with working out so that you can lose weight faster.
Follow the diet plan that not only helps you to lose weight but also teaches you to maintain it. You might need a permanent lifestyle change if you want to maintain a healthy body.

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Weight Loss Plans - Lose 20lb This Month With a Simple Weight Loss Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:38:00 +0000

Committing to a serious undertaking such as losing weight requires a lot of self discipline as well as careful preparation. One cannot just decide to lose weight and jump right on it. This is where making weight loss plans comes in. Having a certain level of structure and system in the process of losing weight will provide more room for monitoring your progress and it will allow you to adjust accordingly. Among the most important things to have in your weight loss plans are the following:

A goal chart.

Your weight loss plans should always be result oriented. You should visualize want you want to achieve on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. This chart should contain time frames as well as your targeted amount of weight lost by the time. Being goal oriented also entails having achievable targets. You should be as pragmatic and as realistic as possible. Setting impossible goals will only cause you to feel disappointed and in the end, inadequate.

A weight loss journal

Recording your numbers is not the only way to monitor your progress. It is also good to chronicle the whole experience by scribbling notes and ideas on a journal to make room for self introspection. You should be able to tell yourself exactly how you are feeling while being under the process of losing weight. The whole ordeal should not only make you fitter or healthier, it should also make you more insightful on how weight loss affected your life and how you will proceed from there to more productive and healthy endeavours.

Research materials

Your weight loss plans should be backed up with facts as well as a vast array of options. The process of losing weight should not be something to be entered into lightly. You should do thorough research regarding all weight loss methods and techniques as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. Take time to gauge which would work best for you considering all your concerns. Utilize the information you can find on books, health magazines and gazettes, even academic papers regarding weight loss and fitness. Stay away from too much advertisements for weight loss techniques and stay objective at all times. If at all possible, consult a health care professional who is an expert in weight loss and other concerns related to the same. You can never be too complacent with the information that you gain. It is always best to verify information with the experts.

A chosen weight loss method

After all the research you do, you can finally pick out the best weight loss method for you. It should fit your exact needs and should be within your capabilities. Never choose a method that you are not sure you will be comfortable with no matter how effective it is said to be. Different strokes for different folks. What is good for the next guy might not be good for you. Chose the weight loss method that will not only make you tip the scales lighter but also make you feel good about yourself.

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Stay Healthy With The Raw Food Weight Loss Diet

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:23:00 +0000

The raw food weight loss diet is one of the most hyped-up diet fads in recent years. It has been endorsed by celebrities, approved by doctors and nutritionists, and is the subject of many weight loss books. Its claims are certainly worth looking into: according to its proponents, it’s impossible to gain weight on raw food, and you can eat as much as you want without gaining an ounce!

Of course, such claims should be taken with a grain of salt. Before starting a raw food weight loss diet, it’s important to know its risks and benefits. Read on to learn more about raw food diets and what they can do for you.

What is it?

The raw food weight loss diet promotes the consumption of uncooked and unprocessed plant foods. By “uncooked,” they mean subjecting food to temperatures above 116oF, which is believed to destroy enzymes that help the body absorb nutrients. Fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains, sprouts, seeds, and seaweed make up most of the diet.
Raw food proponents believe that eating right is only part of the process that make up a good life. According to them, cooking deprives food of its “life force” and makes eating simply a means of sustenance, rather than part of one’s overall well-being.

How much raw food?

It’s near impossible to limit yourself entirely to raw foods. The raw food weight loss diet recommends that raw food make up around 75% of your diet; any more that and you’re at risk for vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Raw food also includes meat and seafood: raw shrimp, sashimi, and rare to medium rare meats. However, most raw food dieters prefer plant foods because they are lower in fat and preservatives.

What are the risks and benefits?

Raw foods contain little to no saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium. These are the most common culprits of serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. A study featured in the Journal of Nutrition shows that a raw food weight loss diet significantly lowered cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Raw foods are also high in antioxidants, which help fight free radicals that contribute to cancer risk. Other nutrients abundant in raw foods are fiber, folate, potassium, and magnesium. Proponents of the raw food weight loss diet also have more energy, clearer skin, and better digestion.

One common reaction to the raw food diet is detoxification symptoms, which indicates that the body is flushing out toxins. Symptoms include nausea, mild headaches, and food cravings. They usually last several days and may be more severe in people whose previous diet was rich in meat, sugar and sodium. Raw food diets are also not recommended for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, anemics, and people at risk for osteoporosis.

What cooking methods are allowed?

“Raw” doesn’t mean you have to eat foods right off the counter. There are ways to prepare your foods without breaking the 116oF mark. Here are some techniques you can use.

Blend vegetables together to create a dip or salad.
Make a healthy shake using fresh fruits.
Dress salads with fresh juice extracts instead of prepared dressings.
Soak dried fruits and nuts to enhance their taste and make them easier to digest.
If you’re eating grains or seeds, you can eat them young or sprouted. Eat them together with citrus fruits to improve iron absorption.
Replace processed drinks like coffee, tea, and soda with homemade juice or purified water.

What will you need?

If you’re considering a raw food weight loss diet, you will need to adapt your kitchen to your new lifestyle. Be sure to have the following:

A food dehydrator. Dehydrators remove water from your food, making them easier to store for longer periods. It uses temperatures below or just above boiling, so you’re still within the 116oF limit.

A juice extractor. Fruit and vegetable extracts are a major part of the raw food weight loss diet. It’s not just for making juice—you can also use extracts to flavor your food or create salad dressings.

A blender, chopper or food processor. This helps save time when chopping or mixing your vegetables.

Glass containers. If you’re sprouting your seeds and grains, put them in large glass containers. This allows you to check their progress at a glance. Plastic and metal containers also leave residues which may affect the taste of your food.

Phillip England

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Weight Loss Plans Free for the Taking

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:29:00 +0000

Weight Loss Plans Free For The Taking :

On the internet you will find plenty of weight loss plans free that you can use. However, what you may well discover is that not all of them will assist you in trying to achieve your weight loss goals. The problem with a number of these free plans is that the information is not at all helpful and could result in you not eating enough so you starve yourself.

What you need to be doing is looking for those free weight loss plans which require you not to only eat sensibly but also require you to exercise as well. There are many benefits to be gained from actually exercising as you try to lose weight along with eating the right well balanced diet.

Through using exercise as part of your weight loss plan you will find that lose it much more quickly. Secondly exercising not only makes you feel healthier but you will look healthier also. So any of the free weight loss plans you see advertised on the internet that you use should be ones that provide you with an easily to follow daily exercise routine which you will find easy to stick with.

Why should you consider using a free weight loss diet plan found online instead of becoming a member of a local weight loss group?

As well as being free, they are far more convenient for you to use as you don't need to waste time each week traveling to and from your weight loss classes. To use such plans all you need is a computer, a good internet connection and then select the weight loss plan you want to use and then customize it to meet your own particular needs.
The plans available online are such that they can be used by anyone including those that suffer from food allergies or medical conditions. These plans have the facility to allow the person using them to customize them so that they can avoid those foods which could cause an allergic reaction or adversely affect their current medical condition.http://lose-weight-quick-365.blogspot.com
You don't need to just rely on the website where the diet plan is offered you can find other sources online that will provide information for you to discover whether the diet is right for you or not.

As you will learn there are plenty of free weight loss plans available online but it is a good idea to spend some time learning more about each of them before you use them. As well as reading the testimonials provided by previous customers of the website you need to look for reviews etc elsewhere. One such place that you can use to find reviews on all kinds of weight loss plans freely available online is Ezine articles. These will normally have been written by those who have used the plans themselves are provide more depth into what the benefits of each one are.

Boris Tomson

Raw Food Weight Loss - Can You Lose Weight on a Raw Food Diet?

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Sun, 10 May 2009 05:09:00 +0000

If you've been hearing a lot more about raw food diets and raw food weight loss in particular you may be wondering if you can actually lose weight on a raw food diet.

First of all what is a raw food diet. Unlike other diets out there and totally unlike weight loss diets it is basically a diet that consists of raw foods. Living foods as some people call them. A raw food diet can be whatever you like as long as it incorporates a lot of or all raw foods. What do I mean by a lot? Well technically that means usually 75% to 80% raw foods. 100% is good to aim for but many find that they can't give up certain comfort foods.

Raw foods are fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds that are not cooked, canned, refined or processed in any way. They are in their natural form. They may be fresh from the tree or garden or purchased at your local whole health foods store or regular grocery.

If you ask people who eat a raw food diet if they have lost weight on it you will always hear a resounding yes. I lost 10 pounds so fast it scared me when I started on raw foods almost ten years ago now. Many who had a lot more weight to lose dropped pounds significantly and fast.

The nice thing about raw foods is that they are healthy! Many diets are not healthy and laden with fatty foods. Some even say it's okay to eat them. There are dozens of new diet programs coming onto the market all the time. To sell diet books perhaps or various diet plans or diet programs. But the truth is you can make up your own raw food diet just by deciding you're going to eat predominately raw foods.

The important thing to remember is that whatever you choose you should eat a lot of. If you're going to eat a lot of fruit - that isn't just a banana and apple a day. You want to eat a lot of fruits and especially different fruits to get the benefit of all the different phytonutrients and other antioxidants, vitamins and minerals they contain. You'll feel energized and notice health problems disappearing along with a fast weight loss.

You'll want to eat huge salads. I eat a giant salad every night for dinner and have a smaller salad at lunchtime and lots of fruits and freshly extracted juice throughout the day. And you don't have to give up a special food or two if you have to have it. If you are eating predominately raw foods you can have something that is important to you now and then.

I enjoy 100% raw foods myself and look forward to eating them. I no longer have any desire for foods that are not alive. Cooked foods are dead foods and I have no desire for them. I cured myself of breast cancer, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, chronic sinus problems, headaches and many other health problems almost overnight! It's a natural detox diet - no cleanses ever needed!

A raw food diet can significantly benefit your health and reward you with the healthiest type of weight loss. A raw food weight loss is the best diet plan. And if you continue to eat this way for a lifetime you will enjoy superior health!

Helen Hecker

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Success With the Raw Food Weight Loss Program

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:06:00 +0000

If you've been on the hunt for a new diet plan to help you lose weight, you may have stumbled upon the raw food weight loss program that has recently been gaining in popularity. This diet has led to some amazing and drastic results in some of its adherents. In fact, the whole concept of eating raw foods has moved past being a diet and into an entire movement, known as "rawism." You may be wondering exactly how this diet works, and why it is so effective.

Those who support the raw food weight loss idea claim that raw foods offer a number of benefits both to personal health and for weight loss. For one, raw foods contain enzymes that help with digestion, and cooking destroys these enzymes. Leaving the enzymes alone by eating the food raw helps support a faster metabolism, which results in losing weight fast and keeping it off. In addition, raw foods have a higher nutrient content than cooked foods, and they are also free of preservatives and additives that can make food unhealthy for us.

Another piece of the raw food weight loss program has to do with acidity. Your body contains a number of different fatty acids, which can affect your weight. Most of the foods in the raw diet are alkaline, and thus reduce that acid. Foods that are part of the raw diet include all sorts of uncooked vegetables and fruits, raw fish such as sushi, nuts and seeds, unprocessed cheeses. If those are kinds of foods that are regularly part of your diet, you may want to considering going raw and seeing if it benefits you.

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Raw Food Weight Loss: What It Is And Why It’s Not A Bad Idea

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Years ago, if you told someone you were only eating "raw food," or that you were on a "raw food diet," they probably would have assumed that you were a blood sucking vampire. But today, with society being a lot more knowledgeable about the benefits of eating raw foods, those same people would likely pull up a chair and trade raw food weight loss tips with you.

If you’re interested in weight loss with a raw food diet, take a look at the FAQ below and see if it is a good fit for you and your lifestyle.

What is raw food?

Raw food dieting is a life styles choice, and it has absolutely nothing to do with eating cold, bloody lamb shanks with dry pasta. Instead, it’s a diet that centers on unprocessed, organic plant foods eaten in their natural form. Advocates of the raw diet lifestyle believe that consuming foods in their natural form gives the dieter access to the full benefits of the food’s enzymes and nutritional value, which is otherwise, believed, lost once they are cooked.

Why is raw food good for weight loss?

It’s good because the diet is extremely fruit and vegetable based. That means that your fiber intake will skyrocket and it will also mean that you cut out processed food, junk food, complex sugars, alcohol, and a lot of other stuff that encourages weight gain. By changing the way you eat and incorporating raw foods more into your daily diet, your body is going to be able to get rid of all the toxins and excess fat you’re carrying around.

So… everything is, like, cold?

Not necessarily. You’re not eating straight out of the fridge—unless of course you want to. You can allow refrigerated foods warm to room temperature, and you can warm up foods to no more than 104 °F (40 °C). Any hotter than that, and you won’t be getting the full nutritional content that the food has to offer. You can also have some herbal tea, or pair hot spices like cayenne and garlic with your meals to warm them up.

Is it just about eating a plate of uncooked vegetables for every meal?

Absolutely not! Well, not unless you decide to extricate guacamole, lasagna, cheesecake, smoothies, and pancakes from your diet. Raw food diets are enormously popular, and there is no lack of delicious recipes you can use to create amazing meals that won’t leave you hungry, or dissatisfied.

How do I get started on a raw food weight loss plan?

Well, there are a couple of ways you can start. You can throw out everything in your house that’s not raw and replace it with the food and ingredients you need to make the change. You can gradually eliminate non-raw foods, and work your way to an all-raw diet. You can also choose one day a week to "go raw", and increase that weekly until you’re eating raw foods seven days a week.

Couple this with some intense cardio, and you’ll be dropping weight in no time.

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Do You Have A Eating Disorder Here Are Some Free Weight Loss Plans That Will Help

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Mon, 04 May 2009 06:35:00 +0000

The result of eating disorder can freely be classified into two categories: obesity and starvation. These two have different causes and clearly different effects. But one thing is for sure, if you are in these conditions, you are unhealthy and therefore you need to follow a good weight loss plan.

A weight loss plan draws a list of what you should eat or not. It also contains other dieting schemes like exercising plans. Some weight loss plans involve seeing the doctor and taking some important medicines. Either way, whether you have a weight problem, diet problem, or you suffer from starvation due to other illnesses like anorexia or bulimia these tips on finding free weight loss plans should help you!

Are you fat, overweight or over nourished? Are you too thin, underweight or simply slim? These are all different things and they are all important. Knowing what your body and health's status spell the difference between eating healthy and killing oneself.

You weight should be very well balanced with your height as well as your age. There an indicator called BMI or body mass index. It measures the ratio of your body mass (weight) compared to your height. It indicates whether you are overweight or underweight. This is a great tool to know what weight loss plan you should take, or if you really need one to begin with. Your sole desire to be thin shouldn't be a reason to enroll under a weight loss program. You health, among other things should be considered first. Not because you think you are overweight means you are. There are also tests, medical procedures and diagnostics that should be undertaken to know whether a weight loss program is suitable to you. You can consult your doctor or dietician about this.

Should an examination reveal that you need a weight loss plan, then its now time to set a realistic target. How much weight do you want to lose? How much calories do you want to burn each gym session? How many inches do you want to lose every week? Setting these numbers will guide you throughout your weight loss plan. The numbers should be attainable. These aren't just numbers after all; their values dictate how you will undergo with your weight loss plan. Losing 10 pounds may be attainable, but it is definitely not healthy. Losing 10 pounds in one week have a stronger chance.

You are what you eat, and unless you start eating healthy foods, you cannot be healthy. Check with your physician what works for you and your weight loss plan. There should be no conflict between these two. You diet should follow a certain classified plan. Do not eat as you feel it, rather eat food types as you need it. Balanced proportions of healthy foods like protein, meat, fiber, vegetables and healthy fats should help you attain your goals.

Start with the weight loss plan gradually. This is not a rollercoaster ride where you can be stagnant and be moving in a second (even rollercoaster rides need preparation). You are not a machine that can be turned on and off. You are a human body and your body follows biological rules. It needs to adjust itself with regimens.

These are just a few tips on how you can handle your free weight loss plan. Be healthy and be sure to follow your weight loss plan carefully.

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Raw Food Weight Loss

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:56:00 +0000

One of the biggest desires in America or the world for that matter is to lose weight. But for some reason for many people it is very difficult to lose weight no matter what they try. Well one of the main reasons this is likely to be is that they are eating the wrong foods. These foods may include processed foods, soda, starchy foods, high meats and greasy foods to name a few. What do all of these foods have in common? They are not raw fruits or a vegetable, that’s what. Many raw fruits and vegetables have great fat burning properties that will have you losing the weight you want in no time. So if you want to lose some weight, try replacing some of the aforementioned food items with some raw foods.

Some of the best raw foods you can eat are obviously fruits and vegetables, but there are others such as seeds, nuts, grains, beans and sprouts. If you are trying to lose weight fast, you will want to know about some of the raw foods that have the best fat and calorie burning properties. For fruits, these include apples, grapefruits, mangos, pears, peaches, lemons and cherries. These vegetables are great for a midmorning or mid afternoon snack to stave off those hunger attacks. For vegetables, artichokes, brussel sprout, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, cucumber, red pepper, mushrooms and cabbage are all great foods to help promote fat and calorie burning. As far as herbs, garlic and parsley leaf are great additions to your raw foods to add additional flavor. One great meal that I have discovered is cabbage salad also often times called Chinese chicken salad. This salad is made primarily of cabbage, nuts and other vegetables and spices. The key to losing weight on a raw food diet is to find meals and snacks that you enjoy and will eat often.

The best part about a raw food diet is that you know you are putting very healthy foods into your body and as a result are shedding the pounds quicker than you ever did before. For even better results, working out at least 20 minutes every day or every couple days will help you shed the pounds even faster. While on a raw food diet you will also want to drink lots of liquids, namely water. You can also drink one hundred percent natural fruit juice as long as you know it is not processed. Odwalla is a great juice company that sells juices natural juices that you may want to check out. You may also want to consider using a juicer for squeezing out some delicious concoctions. One of my favorite fat burning concoctions is apple, carrot and orange. Juice these three delicious raw foods together and it is almost good enough to drink as a dessert.

If you decide to try a raw food diet to help your weight loss, the best thing to do is to do your research and then figure out what kind of foods and meals you would enjoy the most. Once you have a plan laid out, just have fun with it and don’t be afraid to get a little creative with your raw foods. Before you know it you will be shedding those pounds easier than you ever thought possible.

Jon Heus

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Acai Berry For Weight Loss? Honest Acai Pills Free Trail Review

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:06:00 +0000

As a dieter I am constantly on the look out for great diet supplements. However, I don't want the typical supplement, that taste awful, boost up my metabolism and then two hours later I crash and burn. I want a supplement I can depend on and be assured of its effects. One that actually delivers to my expectations. A friend told me about the Acai Berry Supplements and Acai free trials. She explained all of the benefits she experienced while using the supplement, such as:

Unlike other supplements and fruit, these berries target the whole body, such as the heart, muscles, immune system and mind.
The berries have more nutritional value the any other fruit in the world. Research prove that the berries have approximately 15 times more antioxidants then common fruits found in the grocery store.
Increase metabolism, Increase energy without the awful feeling and crashing
Controlled appetite
Unlike other supplements these berries supplements taste great

I was sold at increase metabolism and great tasting. However, I wanted to do my own research and find out more information about a free trial. Sure enough, my research confirmed that all the information that my friend told me about the diet supplement was accurate and clinically proven. Not to mention I found many free trials. Some more legit then others. However, most offered a free trial at as little as one dollar for shipping and handling. I was amazed. I decided to pursue the same route as my friend to be on the safe side.

I ordered my Free sample of Acai and Colon Cleanse from http://www.healthyfatloss.org. I only paid Shipping costs for both the trials and the bottles for both the products arrived in about 4 days.

I am 100% sure you will be satisfied with this product, I have already placed repeat orders for several bottles which I'm hoping will keep me going for another couple of months.

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Best Weight Loss Supplement For Women? Oprah & Perricone's Acai Berry Weight Loss Supplement Diet

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:08:00 +0000

If you have heard of Acai berry's role in weight control and weight loss in women, it must be Oprah and Perricone's work. They are among some of the first who managed to highlight the organic berry's ability to reduce weight and obesity. If you have second thoughts, then you might have missed out on one of the healthiest and easiest weight control diet ever designed by the nature itself.

Acai berry contains a lot of vitamins and nutrients. It is just like any other supplement pill but this time besides the great amount of natural nutrients and antioxidants, it comes with a great taste as well. The taste of Acai berry is exotic and refreshing. The amount of antioxidants contained in the berry could effectively help in preventing heart diseases and digestive diseases. Antioxidants prevent free radicals in the body from harming the body's healthy cells. It also contains omega fats and fiber which can benefits the gastrointestinal tract. Other benefits of Acai Berry which are not verified yet include energy boosting, reduced cholesterol level and increased libido.

Besides the healthy amount of nutrients in Acai, one of the reasons for it to be considered a maintainable diet for women is because of its taste. The berry's natural taste make it easy to consume and easy to maintain the consumption. You wouldn't feel dreaded to consume them as their taste of exotic grapes makes them special and kind of addictive. If you are looking for a healthy diet plan, try Acai berry now!

Another important property of acai berry fruit is it retains its magical properties when preserved. Thus leading to very effective weight loss supplements. Weight loss supplements are designed to work with the dieting process to help improve vitamin and mineral levels that may be missing in the diet.

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Need Weight Loss Help? The Secret to Help You Lose 20+ Pounds Before Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:04:00 +0000

If you need weight loss help, then I have a incredible secret you should try to lose all the weight you need to before summer starts. The secret involves no exercise and no low calorie eating. It's easy to do once you understand how it works and best of all the results you can gain from it are permanent! Find out now how to lose all your extra body fat before summer hits, with this weight loss secret help.

The Secret to Permanent Weight Loss

The fact is that most diets will try to have you lose weight quickly by cutting back on your calories. However were you aware that there is a very serious issue with these diets? It involves the fact that when you suddenly lower the amount of calories your body is used to your metabolism will as a result drop as well. This is a survival tactic by the body when it detects a negative fluctuation in calories.

Surprisingly when you eat a lot of food your metabolism doesn't seem to become as stimulated. At least that's what people thought, until the source of this metabolic increase was found to have less to do with the amount of calories consumed than the way in which the calories were eaten. You see your body is constantly in a state of adaptating to new situations and circumstances. One of these forms of adapting is based on the calories you eat every day, not so much the amount but the type. When you eat the same food day in and day out your body enters a comfort zone where it knows what to expect. When this is suddenly reduced by a low calorie diet then the metabolism lowers as well in response, however when you suddenly increase your calorie consumption but with calories that are varied and changing frequently your metabolism becomes incredibly stimulated.

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Does Drinking Green Tea Really Cause Weight Loss? - Find Out the Truth Here

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Many have tried different diet programs and procedures but still many have failed due to two reasons: ineffective product solutions and inconsistency of use. But what if you try something that is proven effective and easy to use? Losing weight is in, and so is green. When you cannot think of any other way to get rid of those stubborn fats anymore, green tea as a healthy substitute will surely be a great resort! Learn its benefits and get the body you want with no hassle.

Ability to increase body metabolic rate - studies show that a chemical compound found in the tea extract known as catechin polyphenols aids to increase thermogenesis (or the process of heat production in the body) to speed up metabolism. Therefore, if the body has higher metabolic potential, burning calories from the food you intake will speed up.
Prevents fat absorption - one common reason for getting that flab is the intake of too much carbohydrates that produces glucose, and when not used by the body can be stored and converted into fat. However, here is the magic, drinking this organic unfermented dried leaf inhibits the rise of blood sugar that may lead to fat storage. Thus, giving you more time to use the carbs left for other activities without getting stored as fat.
Suppress appetite - its low caffeine-content and its ability to regulate blood sugar gives the benefit to reduce appetite. This is one reason why few cups of this a day may help you take off extra pounds.
Powerful antioxidant - researchers and experts believe and consider this a super food, as this contain not only substances that aids to lose weight but also powerful antioxidants that promote good health.

Drinking 3-5 cups of green tea a day is enough to offer numerous benefits, most especially fat loss. Nevertheless, do not forget that this is not an overnight solution to getting a sexy and slim body. Include healthy foods and regular exercise in your diet program, as this is significant and a requirement to maximize the results.

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Preparing For A Long Term Weight Loss Program - The Proper Mindset to Avoid Quitting Revealed!

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:59:00 +0000

You have noticed a remarkably unwanted change in your body and the next thing that pops into your mind is getting into a diet. The question is, are you prepared to start losing weight? Most diet programs require dedication and commitment on a dieter's part. Sadly, most people quit even after just a few days of starting on a certain weight loss diet. Be advised that the road to reaching your goal is a long one. A proper mindset will help you through so here are some things you can do in preparing for long-term weight loss program:

Visit your doctor. Not only does being fat or obese cause a bad body figure, which you are most likely concerned about, it can also cause a variety of health conditions like high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Before even thinking of hitting the gym, start counting calories. Getting into a long-term diet program, have your blood pressure, cholesterol count, and sugar level checked. Your doctor can also help decide on what diet plan to consider.

Set your goals. Your main goal should not only be on losing those unwanted fats in your body, instead aim for an overall health. If you just think of getting thin, you might get depressed in the long run if you do not see physical changes. However, if you aim for overall health, you will be proud of how your diet changed from junk foods to healthy and nutritious foods.

Decide on how much weight you want to lose. Always be realistic, don't decide on losing 90 pounds in a matter of three days because that is impossible. Your goal should be to target a desirable weight instead of aiming for your favorite superstar's figure. A proper mindset can do wonders if you want to really lose those unwanted fats.

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Slimming - How to Lose Weight With Weight Loss Diet

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:56:00 +0000

As we are now aware, obesity and it's related diseases are fast becoming a major killer in well to do societies. Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, many types of cancer, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol are all directly related to excessive body fat. All the aforementioned diseases are obviously fatal if weight lose regimen is not timely instituted.

Diet with physical exercise is the recommended path to weight loss. When dieting alone is practiced, temporary weight loss is achieved but for sustainable a healthy weight, you have to co-opt exercise to the low calorie diet. Today there are four popular methods of dieting as expounded below.

1. Low calorie diet

A low-calorie diet regimen in people who are over weight, and even in individuals who have healthy weight, leads to changes in metabolism and body chemistry that have been proved to produce better health and longer life. It has been known for a longtime that when people cut calories and lose weight, the body compensates this by slowing its metabolic rate.

The slowing is a natural reaction to reduce the weight loss. This could be evolution because it saves people from starving to death when food is scarce. It is also detrimental of dieters because it means that the more weight they lose, the more this phenomenon comes into play. It is a known factor that low calorie diet but high in nutrients slows aging. It is believed that aging is DNA damage caused by free radicals. Eating less leads to a slower metabolism and thus less free radicals. It might also be that low calorie diet turns some genes on and off which leads to slowing the biological body clock.

To summarize, eating less which has long been known to prolong life in rats and mice in experiments may likewise do the same for people. Eating less keeps at bay cardiovascular diseases, many types of cancer , type 2 diabetes and other diseases, and slows aging. The notion that going hungry could be the fountain of youth has captivated scientists and the public. Low calorie diet, the name for a regimen high in nutrients but low in calories. Low calorie diet leads to decreases in insulin levels and body temperature. Both are considered signs of longevity because studies have found both traits in long-lived people. Low calorie diet also leads to a lowering of thyroid hormones and drop in DNA damage.

2. Very low calorie diet

This weight loss method needs a close supervision by a doctor because it can have severe adverse outcome if not done professionally. The procedure is to limit calories eaten from carbohydrates and fats. You can lose up to 2. 5 kgs in a week but as I said earlier, you should only attempt this method with permission and supervision of your doctor. Doing it on your own can easily lead to gout and other complications like loss of lean muscle!

3. Low carbohydrates diet

As the name portrays, this type of dieting consist of eating high protein foods which include fats but low in carbohydrates. Not much weight is lost because we are still taking fat but this diet does not have any adverse side effects.

4. Low fat diet

Here we are talking about diets with very low fat. In essence calories are reduced and weights of 3. 2 kgs can be achieved. This kind of diet helps in conditions such as diarrhea, malabsorption, gallbladder disease and prevents liver damage due to fat accumulation.

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Acai Berry, Nature's Best Weight Loss Product - Why You Should Take it Right Away!

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:58:00 +0000

Acai berry is one of nature's super foods that attracted so much public attention. It is also one of the best weight loss product ever endorsed and has been featured in different news and TV shows. The most famous celebrity endorsers are Oprah and Rachael Ray. So why did it become so? Let's discuss some facts about this fruit.

Acai berry is packed with energy-giving nutrients or "electrolytes". When we do physical activities, our body utilizes stored energy. Consequently, we lose water and some nutrients in the process, so we lose weight. But this will also make us feel very tired, thirsty and hungry. So we tend to eat more after working out. Acai berry is the best weight loss product for this purpose. It contains energy-boosting elements that keep us from getting tired easily during and after workout.
Another reason why you should take acai berry right away is that, it is packed with antioxidants and can speed up your body's metabolism. It is a given fact that speeding your metabolism increases your body's process of burning stored fats. This is more so when you are exercising.
It is food for the brain and heart because acai berry is rich in omega fats. Omega fats are known to normalize the level of cholesterol. Our brain is about 70% fats and thus, this fruit may help improve the overall health of the brain and the heart.
It contains amino acids and proteins, which are "building blocks of life". Protein is usually derived from foods like meat, eggs, nuts and brown rice to name a few and it can be found in acai berry. Maintaining a diet of lesser carbohydrates intake and high on protein can help lose weight and build leaner, toner muscles.

Indeed, acai berry is nature's the best weight loss product. Not only that, it has a lot of health benefits. No wonder it is considered a super food!

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Weight Loss - What Are the Causes of Weight Cycling

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:54:00 +0000

Do you find you find your weight frequently yo-yoing up and down? Do you tend to go through repeat periods of experiencing exciting weight loss followed by discouraging weight regain?

According to the Federal Weight Control Information Network, the cycle may be small, say 5-10 pounds up and down, or large, more than 50 pounds lost and regained repeatedly.

Weight Cycling Causes

The reasons for the weight cycle are often linked to the following four causes:

Selecting a diet that is too extreme or unrealistic for the long term. This would include "fad" or "crash" diets. They tend to be hard to stick with because you start to feel deprived.

Using poor techniques that cause you to overeat, such as skipping meals or doing well with your diet during the week but "taking a break" on weekends.

Unrealistic goals - Yes it'd be great to say you can fit into your old high school jeans, but is that really realistic?

Not surrounding yourself with a support system. Are the people around you health conscious and supportive of your new healthy actions or do they tempt you to stray?

Difficulty Stopping the Cycle

Oftentimes, your body finds a weight it likes and doesn't want to change. So, you have biology working against you.

Your body uses hormones, such as leptin, to monitor your calorie needs and body fat. When you start to lose weight hormone levels change and your body reacts. Usually your body thinks "I'm starving" and switches to conservation mode by decreasing your metabolism (the rate your burn calories) to conserve energy and protect fat stores. In other words, you body is preparing for a famine. When this occurs you'll typically begin to feel the urge to eat more.

So, let's say your calorie intake gradually goes back up to your pre-diet level. At this level you should maintain your previous weight, but since your body has dropped your metabolism, your caloric needs are lower. That means your typical calorie intake which in the past maintained your weight, now leads to weight gain.

A cycle that is very difficult to overcome, but I don't know many who say losing weight is easy.

Lisa Nelson

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Weight Loss Made Easy With Tri Slim Diet Supplement

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:53:00 +0000

If you are like most of us, it's a new year and you are ready to lose weight. We say it every year and most of us put in an honest effort to get rid of those stubborn pounds that don't want to go away. However, losing weight is hard!!! In fact the few that do succeed often do because they have help. A great option to help with weight loss is TriSlim diet pill. It is a well known, safe diet pill that guarantees that you will see results.

Why Choose TriSlim:

Appetite Suppression- One of the major reasons that most of us can't lose weight is because we are constantly eating. However, with Trislim you will have a major loss in appetite.
Increased Metabolism- - With any diet it is important to exercise to increase your metabolism. However, with Trislim it not only increases your metabolism from exercise but even burns calories with out even doing anything
Block Unnecessary Fat Foods- - Trislim contains Chitosan which has been proven to stop the body from absorbing all the fats from the foods we eat.
Colon Cleanser- Flush pounds of waste and other toxins from your system, leaving you feeling healthier. Flush out excess pounds. Break up and remove toxins in your body. Have more energy and fight fatigue. Reduce gas and bloating while flattening your tummy!

Using a all natural supplement like Tri Slim to be able to achieve everything that is listed above is a huge step in the right direction for many of us. Myself I lost 7 pounds in just under 5 weeks and I can tell they are not going to be coming back. I don't crave what I use to.

Loosing weight doesn't have to be hard anymore. However, TriSlim is not a miracle pill. In order to see the results you want it is important to continue a regular exercise regimen and to eat a healthy diet. By combining diet, exercise and Trislim you are on the way to the body that you always wanted and most importantly, keeping that body!!

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Healthy Weight Loss - Secrets the Soda Industry Won't Tell You About Artificial Sweeteners

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:51:00 +0000

Are you really interested in losing weight? Before getting too far, you need to understand that healthy weight loss means getting rid of the diet soda and drinking something else. It has been found by research that the use of artificial sweeteners so prevalent in diet soda may be a detriment to losing weight and staying healthy.

Researchers at Purdue University studied rats and found that those which ate yoghurt sweetened with regular glucose ate fewer calories than those rats eating yoghurt artificially sweetened by sweeteners. They also put on more weight and couldn't get it off after the study was over.

Researchers determined that, instead of promoting healthy weight loss, artificial sweeteners like saccharin actually changes the way the body regulates food intake . This trouble with self-regulation of intake of calories sweetened artificially might explain why the American public has gotten heavier in spite of the use of zero-calorie sweeteners.

Overall, science is on the fence about the effect of these types of sweeteners with other studies supporting weight loss in those who consumed artificial sweeteners. Even other studies have shown no appreciable change in eating behavior and the use of such sweeteners. What's true is that most studies don't take adequate accounting of what the individual has been eating or drinking prior to the study which might impact the outcome of the study.

To study healthy weight loss, three separate experimental studies were obtained that looked at saccharin and its ability to alter the intake of the laboratory animals and paid attention to the weight gain, caloric intake at the time and whether or not the animal cut back as a means of compensating for the intake of the various sweeteners.

Interestingly, the study also determined the body temperature of the animals before eating. It should be higher as the body prepares its metabolic rate to consume the food. It was found that when saccharin was used, there was a diminished or blunted response to core body temperature when the rats were trained to eat saccharin. This makes it more difficult to burn off caloric content eaten.

Those who studied the effects of saccharin on healthy weight loss recognize that the study results don't make sense in the traditional way of seeing things. They also recognize that the studies were mostly done on lab rats. Yet, there is evidence to suggest that humans who drink diet drinks develop more obesity and come down with metabolic syndrome at a higher rate than those who do not drink diet sodas.

Experts suggest that the system gets confused by the belief that sugar will be taken in along with a lot of calories an cannot process the calories well when there is no real sugar associated with the calories. It may result in a reduced expenditure of bodily energy.

Fortunately, people can continue to watch caloric intake and still maintain or lose body weight. While it's true that counting calories is harder than just drinking diet soda, it is the only real way of losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight loss. Other sweeteners, such as sucralose, acesulfame K and aspartame haven't been as well studied but it is expected that the results would be much the same.

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Important Extra Guidelines For Taking Weight Loss Pills

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:50:00 +0000

As with any drug that is prescribed or bought over the counter the directions of use accompanying weight loss pills must be strictly adhered to in order to benefit from the full effect of this type of treatment.

Your directions may or may not include the following specifics; or you may have lost the packaging and directions that accompany the product; in which case here are some guidelines that you need to follow:

1. Do not crush and blend:

Weight loss pills are designed to work best taken whole with glass of water, crushing and blending them with food or drink will affect the treatments' potency and ability to do what it is meant to do.

2. Ensure Hydration:

Weight loss pills make a person urinate more frequently, as a result there is a greater risk of dehydration this is due to the drugs diuretic effect. In order to avoid any complications it is advisable to drink the recommended daily intake of eight glasses of water irrespective whether you are taking weight loss pills or not.

3. Do not overdose!:

Sounds stupid I know, but believe me when I tell you that people desperate to lose weight quickly will have this strange notion that by taking more than the stated dose of weight loss pills you will lose weight much quicker. Take only the recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dosage will not help you lose weight any quicker but will increase the risk of side effects.

4. Do not take if you suffer from High Blood Pressure:

Your heartbeat should not exceed 86 beats per minute and if you are in any doubt at all about your blood pressure it would be wise to visit your doctor for a check up. If your heartbeat exceeds 90 beats a minute under no circumstances take weight loss pills.

5. Don't just rely on the directions on the packaging:

All medication either prescribed or over the counter will come with direction for use, but do not rely on these directions alone. Consult with a dietician or your doctor as to the best way to use your weight loss pills.

6. Do not use weight loss pills for long periods of time:

Most state a maximum period you should take them for and this should be adhered to strictly. As a rule of thumb, no pill should be taken for longer than three months as most pills are extremely addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be alarmingly severe.

Please note that weight loss pills will be much more effective when use with a weight loss plan.

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Weight Loss - The Best Way to Lose Weight

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:47:00 +0000

If you are overweight and dealing with heart health concerns, you know weight loss with significantly improve your heart health. So, you need to find a way to successfully lose the weight and keep it off.

Here are tips for success:

Adequate Calories

Don't cut your calories too low. Never go below 1200 calories and for some people the minimum is higher. Consuming too few calories drops you right into "starvation" (as far as your body is concerned), your metabolism drops, and weight loss grinds to halt. Also, drastic calorie cuts not only result in fat loss, but you lose muscle as well.

Realistic Goals

Set realistic goals. You may have a dream goal of shedding 40 pounds, but start with a smaller, achievable goal. Many studies show significant health benefits from shedding just 10% of your body weight.

Healthy Rate of Weight Loss

Plan for a healthy rate of weight loss. Aim to lose 1-2 pounds per week. Gradual, steady weight loss ensures you lose fat, not muscle.

Long-term Plan

Think long-term. Going on a diet is not the best way to lose weight. This is because the term diet generally implies a beginning and an end. If you want to successfully lose weight it requires permanent lifestyle and food choice changes. Changes you can and will stick with for life.

Steady Support

Surround yourself with a steady support system. By this I don't only mean a spouse that supports you spending an hour at the gym after work or planning active family events. I also mean surrounding yourself with friends who are living the healthy life you want. I'm not implying you need to kick friends and family who are a negative influence to the curb, but look for ways you can gain friends that are living a healthy lifestyle. This will dramatically increase your success.

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7 Ways You Can Lose Weight and Keep it Off!

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:43:00 +0000

If you're one of the millions of Americans who have struggled with their weight, you've probably tried to lose those extra pounds....and you probably did....only to gain them back again!

It's time to put an end to the yo-yo dieting and the New Year's resolutions that were never resolved! Follow these 7 tips and you'll begin to lose weight and keep it off!

1) Stop counting calories!---Believe it or not, when you restrict your calories your body goes into a kind of "starvation mode" slowing down your metabolism. Your body doesn't know that you have cabinets and refrigerators filled with food. It needs to hold onto that energy....by storing it as fat!

2) Don't skip meals!---Skipping breakfast is the worst! Your body hasn't been fed in 9 or 10 hours....talk about going into "starvation mode!" Skipping breakfast is a one way ticket to fat storage city!

3) Eat "Slow Carbs"---Foods like potatoes, rice, white bread, and candy bars have a high "glycemic index," meaning they cause an immediate spike in your blood sugar levels.....your body says to itself, "Give me a break! You're not going to use all of this sugar for energy!" and it stores most of it as fat. The secret is to eat "low glycemic" carbohydrates and foods high in fiber. Some of the best information on low glycemic foods can be found in Dr. Shari Lieberman's book "Dare to Lose."

4) Get off the "sweet stuff"---Not only do sweet foods spike your blood sugar levels, they also harm your body's ability to know when you've had enough to eat....You don't believe me? Watch how many candy bars and Mountain Dew's most kids will absorb given the chance! You think they need all that food for energy?!?

5) Move your butt!---Like I said before, if you're not using energy your body knows it! Instead of sending those calories (energy) to your muscles where they can be used, it will store them as fat! This doesn't mean you have to spend 3 hours a day at the gym...just go for a walk after dinner!

6) Pump some iron!---Muscle burns calories....even when you're not exercising! If you've gone on a meal replacement or calorie restricting diet in the past, you're now fatter than you were when you started! You lost weight as "calorie burning" muscle and regained it as "dead weight" fat! Do some strength exercises and start to get your metabolism back!

7) Relax!---When you get stressed out your body goes into "fight or flight" mode, causing it to release a bunch of glucose (sugar) into the blood stream for an immediate burst of energy. Since you're probably not trying to run away from a lion, or kill a gorilla with your bare hands, your body is not going to use that glucose for energy. Guess what it's going to do?...That's right...store it as fat!

With all these calorie restriction diets, sugary foods, and sit down jobs, many of us have become "metabolically challenged" over the years. Follow these tips and you'll be on your way to getting your metabolism working again so you can finally lose weight and keep it off!

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Seven Easy Ways to Lose Belly Fat Naturally

noreply@blogger.com (Arina) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:45:00 +0000

There are seven easy ways to lose belly fat naturally. The seven ways include: eating every three hours, eating unprocessed foods, eating foods full of fiber, drinking water, interval cardio, resistance training, and having a positive attitude.

Eating every three hours is very important, as long as meals are small. This will not only boost your metabolism but it will also help you eat less throughout the day. It will keep your body from entering starvation mode (where your body stores fat because it thinks that it is starving). Lastly, it will prevent you from overeating later in the day.

Avoid eating processed foods, unprocessed foods are much healthier. Foods with additives are very unhealthy and will help store stomach fat, and that is clearly not what you are looking to do.

When going to the grocery store look for foods that are high in fiber, some of these include many cereal bars and cereals. Broccoli and green beans are very healthy foods that are full of fiber. Fiber is essential for losing weight and for regulating all the systems in your body.

Drinking enough water is very important in weight loss. Filtered water is the best kind to drink. Drinking soda, even diet sodas affects weight loss and will prevent you from losing weight. Artificial sweeteners can actually trick the body into thinking it is sugar and can cause cravings to occur. You are saving so many calories by drinking water instead of soda that it can make pounds and pounds of a difference by the end of the year.

Interval cardio is very important when trying to lose belly fat. The best way to do this is to sprint or run fast for one minute and then jog or walk briskly for one minute and then keep switching it up.

Many people think that resistance training will make them bulky, and for women that is not what they want. This is untrue and resistance training is extremely helpful in reducing stomach fat because it increases lean muscle. Whenever lean muscle is increased your metabolism is increased.

Thinking positively when trying to lose weight is the most important key to successfully losing weight. If you think you can then you can and vice versa. I once read somewhere that if you say you already lost twenty pounds then it tricks your brain and body into losing the twenty pounds.

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