Cardio exercises burn muscle in addition to fat making your body burning less calories and you will continue to eat the same amount of food as you will need the excess of calories burned by cardio exercises.

After stopping working out you will have less muscle and fat but your appetite will be still high and you will start regaining fat . But this time the weight you will get will not be lean muscle but fat  which will be burned harder as you will have lost your muscle calorie burners .

Muscle building through weight lifting and weight training will eventually turn you to a fat burning machine. Muscles work alone burning fat  and boosting your metabolism just by  sitting there .

So? What are you waiting for ?

Go and workout!

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1.      Choose all bran instead of white refined carbohydrates ( white bread ,pasta)which lead to  sharp rise of your glucose in blood and then in steep reduce that will cause a very fast hunger sentiment. Choose all bran products which slow the whole process.

2.       Non fat meat instead of high protein such as fish or low fat meat lead to slow digestion and fat burning

3.       Small and consecutive meals instead of dieting. In this way you avoid rising of cortisol which leads to fat storage

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Most  of you might have an intense lifestyle and each time you feel exhausted and/or tired you might seek the little sweet shelf like a little thief.  The truth is that sugar will drain your energy supplies more than before and soon enough you will feel worse than before..

Change that practicue as sugar will not help and will provide you with needless empty calories

Good alternatives for quick energy are eggs, broccoli , all bran cerials, Black rice , gingko biloba , Korean ginseng  etc.

Use the alternatives, be healthier.

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Water is a vital nutritional and longevity tool ! Its basic in our nutrition and should be consumed during all daytime .

The essential amount of water you have to  dring each and every day is at least 2 litres .

The myth about water that is busted is that drinking water during meals is not prohibited and the worst it can happen is a longer  digestion time..

So drink more water . . .

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Hey ! Eating with friends is really cool. You chat you tell jokes and generally you have a good time right ?  Wrong ….

Having a good time with your friends  eating out Is proven to force you eat +35% more than you would regularly eat  alone . .

Watching TV is  really a great pastime and having a full plater of  goodies in front of you is  a must .

Eating in front of TV you consume  a record breaking +71% more calories than eating alone !

You would say that avoiding your friends will make you unsociable and eventually you will result alone . This is not what we mean , you can do many things with your friends to have fun .. Not just eating . Go to cinema or do paragliding or something..

As For TV? Eat in the dining room and then watch your favorite series .. You want to be obese or something ? then avoid TV eating

Conclusion ?  Eat alone – stay slim ….

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If you are tired by following all these time consuming diets and exhausting fitness programmes in the gym then  maybe you ought to be trying something new !

What is it ? Have you ever thought living in a mountain ?  No ? Then you should .

According to some scientific research in Germany leaving in a high altitude reduces the appetite and it boosts your metabolism forcing calorie burning and weight loss.. Why is that happening? It seems that mountain air contains less oxygen than the air in lower altitude areas. . Breathing becomes harder and the heart beats faster .. Faster beats is faster calorie burning which means eventually  … Weight loss .

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Always have on your desk or  in front of you a full glass of refreshing water.

Water will remind you to keep your body hydrated all the time ..

You will have to get up  every little and a while which does good to your back and also helps the blood circulation and if you are working in front of a computer it give your eyes a chance to have a few minutes rest.

The Smart thing about this is 2 minutes to go for water 6 times a days is a total of 120 Calories burnt .! Way to go champion..!

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For all you beer lovers  you will now have a very good excuse to order another round in your local pub. Recent researches in the Science Department and Technology of food of the University of California  discovered that  beer helps strengthening the bones. Also they discovered that beer is a rich source of silicon which helps in the prevention of osteoporosis as silicon is a basic ingredient that helps in the bone density improvement

Drinking more beer will not be to blame after reading this ! Good drinking..

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I am Marios and i started SecretsOfDiet.com with the goal of making a usefull resource blog that will provide diet , fitness , wellness and health tips for everyone

The idea was to start as a generic blog but later on i decided to start something like a list that every day i will provide a new “Secret” of dieting or losing weight… These secrets will be small tweaks , small changes to our nutrition , life , or routine that will help us feel better, lose weight , and rejuvenate  our lives and lifestyle.

Starting from today a Diet Secrets  list we will continue posting a Secret each and every weekday ..

Enjoy and feel free to send me any comments or suggest more secrets at info[at]secretsofdiet.com

Regards

Marios

For many, losing the final 5kg can be one of the most challenging aspects of their weight loss journey. For whatever reason our bodies tend to hit a plateau once we’ve reached the final stretch, and it begins to feel like it is going to be impossible to shed the last little bit of weight. For whatever reason you need to get rid of the last of the jiggle, here are a few tips to get you started in the right direction.

Drink Plenty of Water to Lose the Final 5kg

One of the most important things to remember when you find yourself hitting a weight loss plateau is to drink plenty of water. Make sure you get at least 8 glasses of water in by the end of the day- and once you’ve reached your 8 glasses, drink a few more. The more water you drink the more weight your body will be able to shed. While it may seem too simple to actually work, you’ll be amazed at the difference a little water can make.

Watch Your Serving Sizes

You’ve probably already heard it a dozen time- in fact you might already be implementing it. However, the importance of measuring out your servings per meal can’t be stressed enough. People in general have a tendency to overeat out of habit. If you find that you tend to put more food on your plate than you should be eating, try using smaller plates. Sometimes that’s all your body needs to trick your stomach into thinking it’s full.

Watch Your Beverages

While it may be often overlooked, what you choose to drink affects your weight loss success more than you realize. Most juices and sodas contain almost as many calories as your actual meal does- sometimes more. If you find that you are having a difficult time losing the final 5kg, consider completely eliminating every beverage but water from your diet for a couple weeks. You’ll be amazed at the weight you can lose by just following this simple step.

Some Final Words on Losing the Final 5kg

Even though it may seem impossible to lose that last little bit right now, it really isn’t as difficult as it seems. It just takes some careful reflection into your current dieting practices and a little bit of exercise. By just cutting out sugary beverages from your meal plan and replacing them with water, you will begin to see results. And somet