Weight Loss Advice

'Shadow' of his former self: Meet the man who lost 550 pounds

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 20:37:00 +0100

Need inspiration to put down the fork and start moving? Consider the remarkable story of Justin Willoughby, who dropped nearly 600 pounds over a decade through sheer determination without the help of weight-loss drugs or surgery.

As a teen, Willoughby suffered from stress and severe anxiety and turned to food for comfort. He kept eating and felt addicted to food. His weight climbed to a terrifying 799 pounds when he was just 16, and the 5-foot-8-inch Willoughby feared for his life.

“There were so many emotions going on in my head: fear, anxiety, am I going to live or am I going to die?” Willoughby, now 27, told Savannah Guthrie on TODAY Friday. “So all those things were just rushing through me.”

His doctors didn’t know what to do. “Their hands were in the air,” Willoughby said.

“I mean, what do you do?” he said. “You have a 16-year-old who weighs 799 pounds.”

He relied on his faith, and began his first workout, a painful, single first step.

“I had a belief in God," he said. "That was a significant part."

Video: Justin Willoughby joins TODAY to reveal the new man he’s become after shedding the massive amount of weight through determination, dieting and exercise. He said he realized that if he didn’t lose the weight, he would probably die

He started eating smaller meals and made healthier food choices. He began exercising, though it wasn’t easy.

“My first exercise was just standing up and sitting back down,” Willoughby said. “That was very painful. My back started hurting, my legs started hurting. That was a workout for me.”

WATCH: How these people lose over 294 pounds

But it was enough to keep him going, and he adopted the motto One Step.

He continued exercising, and now works out about 90 minutes a day, eventually reaching a low weight of 207, according to the Huffington Post. Through weight lifting and increased muscle mass, he now weighs 235.

Guthrie congratulated him on his new body. “This is amazing,” she said. “You’re a shadow of your former self.”

Willoughby, who had skin-reduction surgery after his weight loss, hopes to inspire other people to lose weight and become fit, and is a motivaFacebook page.
tional speaker, author and personal trainer, according to his

It’s a world away from his life as a boy, when he
turned to food to manage his emotions.

“I was always a little bigger, bigger than my classmates,” he said on TODAY. “I was starting to get addicted to food. I loved food. If I could do anything, I’d marry food. I loved it that much. I began to get addicted to it and I went to it a lot.”

WATCH: Mom loses more than 158 pounds in 15 months

Lisa A. Flam is a news and lifestyles reporter in New York. Follow her on Twitter.

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Zap Fat Fast—In 6 Easy Steps

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 7 Jun 2014 17:43:00 +0100

When most obesity researchers look at a plate of food, they see macronutrients—carbs, proteins, and fats. Not Randy Seeley, Ph.D., a professor of endocrinology at the University of Cincinnati and the director of the Cincinnati Diabetes and Obesity Center. Seeley sees something else: cocktails of hormones.

"Food is more than just calories," Seeley says. "It can also act like hormones, activating genetic switches that trigger bodywide reactions." These reactions, in turn, can lead to metabolic upshifts and downshifts that affect fat burning and fat storage. Seeley's recent article in the journal Science details some of these cascading effects, which can be set off by specific amino acids, fats, and fiber. The important question, he says, is this: "What are different foods doing inside our bodies—aside from providing energy—that make a calorie deficit produce or not produce weight loss like we expect?"

As an example of the hormone like power of food, he points to omega-3s. "They are anti-inflammatory because they activate a cellular receptor called GPR120." Reduced GPR120 signaling is associated with inflammation, weight gain, and impaired blood sugar control, he says. It's another reason—along with the heart and brain benefits—to eat cold-water fish, such as salmon, twice a week or take a daily omega-3 supplement. Scientists don't have all the genetic responses to different foods mapped out, but that's no reason to wait. It's time to start hacking your metabolism. You'll drop more pounds and keep them off—for good.

Make Protein Your Appetizer

Protein is well known for its muscle-building' role, but its greatest benefit may lie in its impact on the hormones that regulate weight loss. In a study in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism, people who consumed a 10-gram whey protein shake before breakfast and dinner over 12 weeks shed more fat than those who drank a control beverage with similar calories but less protein. And not just a little lard: They lost 73 percent more fat. How's that work? The premeal hit of protein moves the dial on the hormones that affect fullness before you even start eating. Plus, the extra essential amino acids ensure that protein synthesis is maximized at each meal. This helps you retain muscle—which burns more calories than fat—thereby aiding weight loss.

Try It: Each day, mix 10 grams of whey protein isolate in water and drink it before two meals.

Have Fun with Biochemistry

Scientists can't yet prescribe a diet based on your DNA, but they do know enough to help you match your food choices to your biochemistry. This could mean the difference between a 3-pound and a 12-pound loss over six months. In a recent study from Stanford University School of Medicine, researcher Arianna McClain, Ph.D., M.P.H., found that people with insulin resistance (an impaired ability to process carbohydrates that likely affects the estimated 78 million Americans with prediabetes) couldn't stick to a high-carb, low-fat diet as well as they adhered to a very-low-carb diet. "At some level, there is a physiological disconnect in people who are insulin resistant to the high-carb, low-fat diets," says McClain. "They just stopped following the diet." And sticking to a diet is the crucial factor in weight-loss success.

Try It: Dig out your last lipid profile. If the ratio of your triglycerides to your HDL (good) cholesterol is greater than three (a surrogate marker of insulin resistance), then place a greater emphasis on restricting carbs and eating more protein and fat. If the ratio is less than three, then feel free to eat more carbs and less fat, as long as you're meeting your weight-loss goals.

Build Muscle While You Sleep

Common lore is that eating late at night makes you fat. Wrong, says Luc van Loon, Ph.D., a professor of exercise physiology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. His research shows that protein digestion and absorption function properly even during sleep. In one study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, van Loon gave people a late-night casein-rich protein drink and observed a 22 percent increase in their protein synthesis in the wee hours, even during sleep. He also observed a more positive whole-body protein balance (indicating that your muscles have the raw materials needed for building). This suggests that sleep is actually an optimal physiological state for muscle growth.

Try It: Researchers usually use casein protein, but van Loon notes that whey, casein, or a combination work just as well. Scarfing down 30 to 40 grams of protein before bed optimizes the benefits, ensuring that you'll wake up rested and more ripped. Try this power snack: Mix 3/4 cup of cottage cheese with 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter and half a scoop of chocolate protein powder.

Outsmart Cravings

Repressing certain food urges is crucial to eating less, and you can help yourself by choosing the right carbs. In a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Harvard Medical School researchers compared high-and low-glycemic meals. They found that a meal with a high glycemic index (that is, one that included refined carbs that spike blood sugar) resulted in increased bloodflow to and greater activation of your nucleus accumbens, an area of your brain responsible for cravings and reward-driven behavior.

Try It: Replace dinner rolls and white rice with low-glycemic carbs like green vegetables, beans, and high-fiber whole grains.

Time Your Carbs

Just as certain types of calories can impact your belly differently, so can the times when you eat certain foods. For instance, one effect of exercise is that it helps your body shuttle sugar to your muscles rather than into fat storage, says Chris Mohr, Ph.D., R.D., founder of Mohr Results, a company that helps people hit weight loss goals. "Imagine that your muscles are like a house with all the windows and doors locked. Glucose receptors represent the locks in your muscles," he says. "Exercise acts as keys to unlock those receptors."

Try It: Eat the majority of the carbs in your diet in the hours following exercise, says Mohr. On days that you don't work out, even a 10-minute walk can help you process carbs more efficiently.

Curate Your Gut Bacteria

You know how people who quit smoking tend to gain weight? A recent Swiss study found one likely reason: a change in their gut bacteria. Your digestive tract is home to more than 100 trillion microorganisms, mostly bacteria, that can influence your metabolic rate. The more good bacteria that you can nurture, the more you crowd out the bad ones. There are two ways to promote the good guys: First, you can consume probiotics, beneficial bacteria found in yogurt, certain kinds of cottage cheese, sauerkraut, kimchi, and kefir.

Second, you can eat prebiotics—specific fibers that good bacteria in your colon feast on. Naturally occurring in Jerusalem artichokes, leeks, legumes, onion, and garlic, these fibers are also becoming common additions to yogurts and protein bars. When good bacteria break them down, a variety of compounds are produced, one of which is acetate, a short-chain fatty acid. It activates cell-surface receptors in your intestines, which eventually results in a greater release of a fat-burning, appetite-squashing hormone called leptin.

Try It: Aim for 5 to 10 grams of prebiotic fiber a day from the whole foods mentioned above and from processed foods containing prebiotic fiber. Look on labels for inulin and isomalto-oligosaccharides; Quest protein bars are good choices. Also eat one daily serving of a fermented food, such as a glass of kefir or a cup of yogurt.

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Jogging In The Summer: The Benefits And Steps

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 13 May 2014 16:47:00 +0100

To enjoy the exercise of Running Sport during hot weather as is the case these days, especially
with the advent of summer, and we are witnessing a marked rise in temperature; so that it does not catch any harm human potential.

The recommended site "Health Day" in a special report, people who are interested in jogging
or sprinting to wear Sportswear light.

And should preferably be white in color to reflect the rays of the sun, while not advisable to
wear shorts, but prefers to wear sweaters with long sleeves, so as to reduce the exposure of
the body to the harmful rays of the sun.

The optimal time to be ran in conjunction with the first few minutes of sunrise or sunset
while, and avoid periods where shines, especially from nine o'clock am to three in the
afternoon, a period that witnessed the launch of the largest amount of UV rays.

Also prefer to eat water and natural juices continuously while jogging to replace the fluids lost
by the body.

It is best jogging on sand or wood floors as is the case in the covered halls, and get away
completely from running on asphalt to avoid damage that may infect the joints of the body,
especially the knees, and to reduce the chance of injury if the body falling to the ground.

Facebook Affects .... Diet Girls

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 May 2014 17:07:00 +0100

Extravagance of teenage girls and girls in Undergraduate using social networking sites,
especially site "Facebook", Can cause them major disruptions to food diet, which could put
their health at risk. The study was published newspaper "Daily Mail" on the British this
medical research.

The study led by researchers from ohio state university U.S. It noted that spend long hours on
Facebook may make the girls have a bad image of the overall shape of their bodies, Since they
are often compared to their friends pictures of themselves.

This leads to a disturbance in their diet food either to eat excessive amounts of food or reduce
eating altogether, It can also become depressed, Which is a very serious matter.

The questionnaire results revealed that 22% of girls feel jealous toward publications on
Facebook, containing images related to agility and public health, While 15% confirmed that
they feel guilty for failing to follow a healthy diet.

Five Secret Habits of Successful Weight Loss!

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 May 2014 00:26:00 +0100

Quote:

�In eating, a third of the stomach should be filled with food, a third with drink and the rest left empty.�

Talmudin

Hello! May I start this article by sharing with you my most inner secrets. I want to reveal to you that no matter how difficult your weight problem may seem, you can change your life for the better. If I can do it, so can you.

As many know I wasn't always so strong or sure of myself, and much of that insecurity has to do with my weight. I have had a weight problem practically all my life and I always will. But now things are different, and they can do for you, too.

Enough of this lengthy intro, at least for now! OK? Then let�s dive in with the first success habit of thin or slim people.

Success Habits No.1. Follow A Rugged framework for diet and exercise.

Let me set the record straight! Diet and exercise guidelines can provide you with a framework for making these healthy changes, but ultimately it's up to you to devise your own rules and come up with your own strategies for healthy living and dieting. It is not expected of you to grab any article or a report and immediately start following the tactics and strategies recommended. Everyone�s body is different from another.

We have DNA�s that are very different even from our blood brothers and sister. Why then should you follow exactly what people tell you. Even advices herein. The best bet is to use your own body to study the actions and reactions of the guidelines given and applied there. Fair enough?

Success Habits No. 2. Adhere to a �low-fat' low-calorie diet and exercising regularly

Let me clue you in on an undisputed statement. In the largest study of successful dieters to date researchers have found that sticking with a �low-fat' low-calorie diet and exercising regularly helped the participants shed and keep off at least 30 pounds. Sounds impossible? But trust me it�s true. You can bet your eyeball on this fact.

By the way, are you are you getting into this, or it is rubbing you the wrong way? Just be patient and carry on reading. It�s worth your few minutes of your precious time. Then shall we proceed to secrets number three. OK?

Success Habits No.3. Discover and Adapt to Better Dieting Therapies

OK, I know you�re probably shaking your head after reading success habits number three .But rests assured what you about to read is no rocket science materials. It is just plain and simple fact. Here goes!

Rest assured that successful dieters aren't afraid to do things far different from the norm. Just to find tactics that really works for them. And to use them when they work for them.

Time changes so does things. Remember the old adage, �Time and Tides awaits no man or for that matter woman� Get my drift?

Up next,

Success Habits No. 4. A strong Belief in �Quitters Never Wins, and Winners never Quit� motto.

Hello! Are you prepared to prepared to be shocked, disappointed and finally refreshed, reading this success secret no. 4. Right? Then let me get straight to the point! Make no mistake, along the road to change, lapses are inevitable for any one. But in and of themselves, they're not necessarily setbacks; it all depends on how you handle them.

Remember this weight loss thing is not a one shot affair. We have to live in our body every day of our lives, by the minutes, days, weeks, months and years. How our mind adapts to failures will largely determine the condition of our inherited body. Agreed?

Correct me if I am wrong. But what you are about to read may be shocking to you. If you are ready to see what�s next then go ahead and continue reading but brace yourself first!

Success Habits No. 5. Progressively overcoming unhealthy life styles

No matter how you argue or try to justify this habits number 5, common sense dedicates this obvious fact. Changing distasteful habits involves six predictable stages, researchers have found. If you can identify the stage where you are, you can take steps to spur yourself forward.

In case you don�t know the six stages, let�s have a fast reminder. Step One. Know the exact problem causing the unhealthy lifestyle. Step 2. Find alternative solutions to overcome the problem. Step 3. Select the best alternative to overcome the problem. Step 4. Schedule the start and finish times to work at this problem Step 5. Get down to solving the problem and step 6. Finish, follow up and revise if there is a need to. Simple enough?

To sum up, let�s recap! Firstly adopt a rugged framework for dieting and exercising . Secondly, to adhere to a �low-fat' low-calorie diet and engage in indoor or outdoor sports regularly. Thirdly to continue discovering and adapting to better dieting therapies Fourthly, have a strong belief in �Quitters Never Wins, and Winners never Quit� motto. And finally take the concerted efforts to progressively overcoming unhealthy life styles.

In closing, let me add to these facts! This article has given you this weight loss information . It has given you the justification and the facts and the best advice we can give, the rest is up to you. Health is really is wealth in more than just financial, and whatever choices you make, we wish you best of luck in your pursue of a slimmer and healthier body. Goodbye and happy weight loss endeavor. Thanks for reading. Bye!

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5 Effective Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism For Weight Loss, Right Now!

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 6 May 2014 17:07:00 +0100

There is no magic pill or fad diet that can make your handles vanish over night. You need to be dedicated and determined if you want to get rid of them.

Are you asking yourself 'so how do I lose my love handles?'

The first thing that you need to consider is exercising and not just any exercise will do here. You will need to concentrate on exercises that would build muscles around your stomach region. Here are 4 exercises that can get rid of loose fat right now.

1. Double-Arm Reverse Row

This exercise bolsters your back and eradicates flabby flesh around your midsection. This exercise is performed with you standing up with a pair of 3 pound weights. You begin the exercise by bending over with your arms resting on your thighs.

Then you use your back muscles to slowly raise your arms up and move them backwards as if you are trying to row an imaginary boat. Do 10. Take a breather and do 10 more.

2. The Twist Crunch

The Twist Crunch helps to work out the abdomen, buttocks and oblique muscles where your droopy flesh tend to reside. You start this exercise with a standard crunch. The only difference here is that your legs are up and knees are bent. Interlock your fingers behind your head and as you raise your body up, twist it to touch your left elbow with your alternate knee. Repeat the motion with your other elbow. Do it 25 times daily and in less than a month, you will see a world of difference.

3. Alternate Knee-Ins

This exercise is conducted by bending back on your elbows with legs extended before you and slightly lifted off the mat. When you support your back with your hands, try to bring one knee towards your shoulder and try it with the other. The motion that you would generate is similar to a bicycling motion. It keeps your stomach muscles tightened and eliminates love handles altogether if you are consistent with doing this exercise.

4. Standing Trunk Twists

These are aerobic exercises that can help destroy fat lodged around your tummy area. You stand in a position that you are comfortable with and spread your feet a shoulder width apart. You then twist your upper body to the left and as you do this, punch out with your right arm and vice versa. Ensure that your hips are still, you should only by moving your waist. It is the easiest of all the exercises mentioned here, so doing over a 100 daily is not an impossible task.

Exercise is a crucial component in your battle against the bulge. You do not have to take on too much early on. Start with what you are comfortable with and feel free to combine it with a physical activity that you enjoy doing like walking, swimming or running on the treadmill. It really does not matter what you choose as long as it is something that you can do at least 5 times out of 7 days.

Now you have some of the best work outs for melting fat off your love handles. Remember that you still need to monitor your food intake because no matter how much exercise you do, if you're putting in more calories than you're body is burning you'll always gain weight.

The good news is that there are simple and effective strategies that anyone can follow to naturally burn fat and tone your body.

Check out these tips to get the results you want faster than you ever though possible. Good luck with getting in the best shape of your life.

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Weight Loss - How I Went From 340 to 199 Pounds, Part 1

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 5 May 2014 18:29:00 +0100

I spent two years losing over 140 pounds the old fashioned way: proper diet and exercise. No fads. No pills. No surgery. No crazy machines. I was 30 years old and 340 pounds. With a history of heart disease and obesity in my family, I decided it was time to shed the pounds.

Almost every day I get people I haven't seen in years coming up to me saying "Wow! You look great!" and then the next question... "What have you been doing?" That's why I wrote this article.

Disclaimer

Now, of course, as a general disclaimer, I have to say that the tips I'm sharing with you here are just from my own personal experience. I'm not a professional health expert - although over the past couple of years I've read dozens of books, and hundreds of articles on nutrition, exercise, and weight lifting. I'm not a doctor. You should, of course, seek your own doctor's advice before starting any kind of a weight-loss or exercise plan. I firmly believe that with the right diet and proper exercise, almost anyone should be able to lose weight and get fit safely.

Tip 1. It's All About Calories

First, the bad news. Weight gain and loss is directly tied to the amount of calories you eat versus the calories you expend through exercise. What's a calorie?

A calorie is a unit of heat energy. Specifically, it's the amount of heat energy required to raise 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius. How this relates to your body is that when you eat food, the food molecules are broken down chemically and that energy is either used by your body to perform work (like building muscle, or constructing new cells) or is stored (as fat). If you take in more calories than you burn, you will start to get fat.

Now, in the world of calories, it takes 3500 calories to equal one pound of body weight. So, if you take in an extra 3500 calories in your diet this week without exercising, congratulations... you've just gained one pound (probably all body fat). The good news is that you can lose one pound of fat by either removing 3500 calories from your diet, or adding 3500 calories of exercise to your weekly schedule, or a combination of the two.

What's 3500 calories? It's actually not much if you're eating the wrong kinds of food. You can consume 3500 calories in one meal if you eat two Double Whoppers (1010 calories each), a King Size order of french fries (590), a King Size onion rings (600), and a chocolate shake (440). Don't laugh... this is what I used to eat for dinner if my family went to Burger King... or something similarly outrageous.

So the bottom line here is that if you want to lose weight, you have to create a calorie deficit. That means you have to burn off more calories than you eat. You had to eat more calories than you burned to get fat... now you have to reduce the calories to get lean. It's that simple. In order to know how many calories you're taking in and burning off, you need to write them down.

Tip 2. Eat Frequently Throughout the Day

Think of your body as a furnace. You want your furnace to burn fuel as efficiently as possible. In order for that to happen, you need to let it burn hot and steady throughout the day.

You need to stoke your fire often to keep it burning. Keep your metabolism running all day long by eating every 3 to 4 hours. My personal tip: I eat on hours evenly divisible by 3. That means breakfast at 9am (if I'm up that early), lunch at noon, a snack at 3pm, dinner at 6pm, a snack at 9pm, and if I'm still up another snack at midnight.

Now, I personally work late (I usually get most of my "real work" done between the hours of 10pm and 2am) but if you need to eat at different hours, that's fine... Just take the total number of calories you're going to eat throughout the day and divvy them up into 3-hour intervals. Keep that fire stoked! If you can't take a break at work to eat every 3 hours, bring a protein bar with you.

If you skip breakfast, then you're extremely hungry by the time lunch comes around. Skip lunch, and you're more likely to gorge yourself at dinner. Why? Your body is saying, "Hey! I need food badly!" If you feed yourself often, throughout the day, your body doesn't go into shock, and you won't get those wild cravings and hunger pangs when it's time to eat.

Tip 3. Start a Food & Exercise Journal

Don't just dismiss this section. I did! The first couple of times I read about doing this in fitness and weight-loss books, I said to myself, "I don't have the time to do this." But you know what - it really works!

I cannot stress how important it is to write everything down that you eat. All you need is a little notebook. Make four columns: what you ate, how much of it you ate, how many calories were in it, and what time of the day you ate it. It's that simple. Also write down any exercise or other activities that are more strenuous than just sitting around.

Taking the time to recognize what you're eating is the first step to losing weight. A lot of people truly don't realize how much crap they're eating. When I first started doing this - and writing down everything I was eating - it really opened my eyes to the volumes of junk food I was eating before. I was a slave to cookies, chocolate, chicken wings, and pizza. When I first took the time to look up the fact that a chicken wing has 150 calories in it (yes, one wing), I was astounded. I used to eat 20 wings and 2 or 3 slices of pizza for dinner.

Now you can get yourself one of those little calorie counter booklets from your favorite book store. Sometimes you'll even see them in the grocery store. They're invaluable. Once you get to know the foods you eat on a regular basis, keeping track of what you eat is really quite simple. You will gain a better appreciation for what you're putting in your body.

So please, please, please, take my advice and journal everything you eat. You do NOT have to do this for the rest of your life... just until you hit your goal weight. By that time, you'll be able to keep a good mental track of what you're eating, and you'll be more aware of what you should eat, and how much exercise you should be getting every week.

Also, you do not have to obsess over every little calorie! Counting your calories can be as detailed as you like. If you want to track every last celery stick, by all means do so. However, you can just round your calories off to the nearest 10, or 20. Don't worry whether or not something contains 24 or 26 calories. In the end, it doesn't make that much of a difference... but whether something has 100 or 200 calories does.

The important thing... and I cannot stress this enough... is write everything down!

Tip 4. Eat The Right Amount of Calories

We're not going to starve ourselves! In fact, proper weight loss is best accomplished by eating more frequently than you're probably used to! Let me say that again: you're going to eat more food than you are right now. You're going to eat better food, more often, but at a lower calorie intake. If you're like I used to be, you're probably skipping breakfast. This means that when lunchtime comes around, you're starving, so you probably overeat the wrong kinds of food (like pizza, wings, Chinese, etc.) for lunch - and I'll bet it's fast food or takeout. Then, you don't eat anything again for six to eight hours, and pack in a monster dinner.

Now here's what happens: your body isn't getting any food first thing in the morning, so your metabolism isn't getting started. Your "calorie-burning fire" doesn't get started in the morning, so you're not really burning as many calories as you should be. Also, your body is saying, "uh, oh - I'm not getting any food. I better hold on to whatever body fat I can because we're starving!" This is bad. If you don't eat enough food, often enough, your body will basically go into starvation mode and hang on to whatever body fat it can.

The key to unlocking your stored fat is to feed yourself enough good food so that your body doesn't need to store any additional fat, while at the same time getting plenty of exercise and strength training to burn whatever fat you currently have and build muscle.

There are a bunch of factors that go into calculating metabolic rates and all that jazz, but you can use this chart as a basic measurement of how many calories you should be eating as part of your weight-loss diet. Notice it's based on your current weight and your gender. Women need fewer calories then do men. Also, if you're a smaller person, you need less energy than a larger person. Use this chart to determine how many calories you should be eating on a daily basis.

WOMEN

Under 130: 1000 Calories

130-150: 1200 Calories

151-200: 1400 Calories

201-250: 1600 Calories

251-300: 1800 Calories

301-350: 2000 Calories

351-400: 2200 Calories

MEN

Under 130: 1200 Calories

130-150: 1400 Calories

151-200: 1600 Calories

201-250: 1800 Calories

251-300: 2000 Calories

301-350: 2200 Calories

351-400: 2400 Calories

Now here's something that's vitally important... you want to make sure you get enough calories every day, otherwise your body will go into "starvation" mode. You want to make sure that you eat your meals at least four times a day to keep your metabolism running. If you don't eat, your body will go into starvation mode. It will realize that it's not getting enough food, and will hold on to body fat. It's important to get enough calories spaced throughout the day to keep your fire stoked. Don't think that by starving yourself you're going to lose weight. It will be the wrong kind of weight. Remember, your body will eat it's own muscle tissue first before burning fat if it doesn't have enough protein.

Tip 5. Send Yourself to Boot Camp

Now, if you want to jump start your body on its way to fast weight loss, here's what you're going to do. Ignore the charts above, and drop yourself right down to a 1000-calorie-per-day diet immediately. In addition, make sure you get at least 15 minutes of walking (or some other easy, basic, extra exercise) in every day as well.

You will do this for exactly two weeks... no more... no less. Then, you will go back to eating the normal amount of calories as indicated on the chart above.

It's not going to be easy. You won't be able to eat any junk food for these first two weeks. You can, however, eat plenty of good foods - chicken, salads, whole grain breads, etc. It won't be easy, but once you get through it, you'll be able to add lots of calories back in to your diet, and feel more normal again... in fact, after eating only 1000 calories for two weeks, you'll probably have a hard time bringing yourself back up to 2000 calories (or whatever you should be at).

Here's why this works: dropping your calorie intake down to 1000 calories will shock your body into new eating habits. You will cleanse your body of toxins (like those monster grease burgers you've been eating) and get some good, healthy food in you. You will notice weight loss after the first couple of days, but you'll be keeping your energy up by eating good foods at regular intervals. You can stop any cravings you're having with water, or add some extra veggies in there - you can eat just about as much green vegetables as you want.

Tip 6. Don't Think "Fat Free" Means "Calorie Free"

Everywhere you look, it seems that "low fat" foods abound. While there are certain low-fat or no-fat foods that we are going to eat, you don't want to restrict yourself to a totally no-fat diet. There are certain fats that are good fats, and other that are bad fats. We're going to want to eat good fats because they are necessary for proper health. Bad fats, however, will make you fat.

There are tons of fad "no-fat" diets out there that have promoted the whole "low-fat" mentality. What's happened? People are still continuing to get fat eating "fat-free" foods. They eat fat-free cookies, fat-free chips, and fat-free dairy products, yet they keep getting fatter. Why? Many fat-free foods have nearly as many calories as their full-fat versions.

Now, you start eating "fat free" potato chips thinking to yourself that you can splurge... hey, why not? They're "fat free." Well, you still load on the calories with fat-free potato chips. It's the calories that make you fat. In fact, when food manufacturers remove fat from their products, often times they replace the fat with sugar to improve the taste. Guess what... by adding sugar, they're bringing the calorie count almost back up to where the full-fat product was.

We need fat. Fat forms lining of the cell membranes in almost every cell of our bodies. Your brain is composed primarily of fat. If you don't eat enough of the right kinds of fat, your brain will not get the proper nutrition to function. Eating too little fat can also reduce your testosterone levels (equally important for women as for men).

Tip 7. Know Your Fats

Saturated Fats are bad for you. They are found mostly in beef, milk, cheese, deli meats, butter, and some tropical oils. Saturated fats increase your risk of coronary artery disease, diabetes, and obesity. Avoid or minimize saturated fat intake. Try to eat low-fat meats like chicken and turkey without the skin, and reduced-fat dairy products. If you're eating red mean, get the lowest-fat, leanest meat you can.

Trans Fats are saturated fats that are extremely bad for you. You should completely eliminate all foods with trans fats in them from your diet. These types of unnatural fats are created during food manufacturing processes such as the hydrogenation of vegetable oil. They are usually found in pastries, buns, chips, doughnuts, shortening, and other such foods. If the label says "trans fat" put that product back on the shelf. If the ingredients of any product say "partially hydrogenated" anywhere on it - put it back. One example: margarine! It's evil. It's loaded with trans-fatty acids. Avoid it at all costs. Also avoid vegetable shortening, commercial pasties, deep-fried food, and most prepared snacks, mixes, and convenience foods.

Studies have shown that saturated and trans fats are actually addictive and make you want to eat more. They have also been linked to all kinds of health problems from cancer and heart disease to diabetes.

Unsaturated Fats, on the other hand, are generally good for you. These types of fats are usually found in nuts, seeds, fish, and grains. Mono-unsaturated fats, such as the types found in olive and canola oil, will actually protect your cardiovascular system from disease. These are the types of fats we're going to load into our diet.

- Good fats: almonds, avocado, cashews, flax oil, olive oil, olives, peanut butter, peanuts, fresh fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna)

- Bad fats: butter, coconut, corn oil, cream cheese, half-and-half, lard, mayonnaise, shortening, sour cream

Keep in mind that you need fats in your diet, but even the good fats listed above have a good amount of calories in them - so take it easy! A tablespoon of olive oil, for example, as 100 calories. Almonds (which I love to snack on) have 6 calories a piece. Nuts are a great, healthy-fat snack - but just make sure to take a small handful not the whole bag!

Tip 8. Add Omega 3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet

Omega fats are unsaturated fats that are not only good for you, but they're essential for your health. Your body cannot create these fats, so you must get them totally from your diet. Omega fats are helpful for many reasons, plus they are necessary for normal cell growth and development.

First, Omega fats are an excellent appetite suppressant. Part of the reason why people binge on "fat-free" foods is because fat is what makes your stomach "feel full." If you aren't eating any fat in your meal, your stomach never tells your brain that you're full. Add a little good fat to your meal, and you'll feel full with less food.

Eating Omega fats helps your body to unlock stored fat so that you can use it for energy. Omega fat balances your body's ratio of insulin to glucagon. When you eat sugary foods, your body releases insulin to remove the excess sugar from your system. If you do this too often, the insulin will block the hormone glucagon - which is another hormone that functions to help your body burn fat. Too much sugar = too much insulin = not enough glucagon = little fat burning. Plus, you are at risk for diabetes. Omega fats help to balance this ratio.

Omega fats help to boost your body's metabolic rate. This also helps you to burn more calories. Omega fats are the building blocks of your cells. Your cell membranes consist of Omega fats. Since they cannot be created by the body, you must get them from your diet.

A specific fat, Omega 3 Fatty Acid, is obtained from flax seeds or flax seed oil. This will be the primary fat that we'll add to our meals. You can use it on salads and in breads, add it to soups and yogurt. Don't cook with it, however, as the heat will change it's chemical properties. You will also find good doses of Omega 3 in most seafood, green leavy vegetables, fatty fish (salmon, tuna, trout, mackerel), walnuts, olive, and canola oil.

Have fish for dinner at least twice a week - and I don't mean your beer-battered, fried haddock that the local pub serves on Fridays. Pick a fish like salmon, tuna, or mackerel. Bake or grill them - don't fry them. They have very high concentrations of Omega 3 fatty acids in them. Add flax oil to your salads instead of fatty dressings. Snack on walnuts or almonds instead of cookies and chocolate. You will feel full sooner, and you'll be adding essential fatty acids to your diet to help burn calories!

Tip 9. Get Plenty of Protein

Proteins are the building blocks for your body. You need to eat lots of protein for your body to build, repair, and maintain your muscle and other lean tissues. If you don't eat enough protein, your body will break down muscle tissue, which is bad, to maintain itself. As a result, your metabolism will slow, and you won't burn body fat. Unlike fat or glucose, there's nowhere in our bodies to store protein (aside from building muscle tissue) so you have to get a lot from your diet.

How much protein should you eat? Most people should eat about 0.4 to 0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Therefore, if you weigh 200 pounds, you should be eating between 80 and 160 grams of protein per day. This isn't hard to do. Eat two eggs for breakfast, and an 8-ounce serving of chicken for dinner, and you're at 60 grams of protein right there.

What kinds of protein should you eat? I like fish, chicken (white meat), turkey (white meat), soy products, beans, legumes, and eggs (whites only - yokes have a lot of fat). Soy products are a great source of protein... once you get used to the taste. I have totally switched from regular milk to soy milk. It has all the calcium, much less of the saturated fat, and none of the cholesterol of normal milk (even skim milk!)

Eat fish twice a week, chicken twice a week, turkey once a week, a vegetarian meal once a week, and then on that seventh day, go ahead and splurge with the pork or beef... just take it easy. Just make sure you choose lean sirloin cuts. Trim off any fat. Beef has a lot of saturated fat in it (it's marbled throughout the meat so you can't just cut it off). Beef is the worst meat for you - as compared to the other popular meats.

- Good protein: beans (any kind), eggs (preferably whites - yolks have a lot of fat), chicken (white meat, no skin), turkey (white meat, no skin), salmon (preferably not farmed), tuna (packed in water, not oil), mahi mahi, any shellfish, any soy products.

- Bad protein: bacon, ham, hot dogs, beef, pork, lamb, veal.

In part 2 of this article, you'll read about nine more tips to lose weight.

Richard Rost is President of 599CD Computer Training and Ricks Weight Loss.

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50+ Ways To Lose Weight

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 4 May 2014 13:57:00 +0100

There are as many diets these days with the goal to take in fewer and burn more calories to lose weight. Finding several simple small things you can do on a daily basis as well as following the cardinal rules of eating less fat, eating more vegetables and getting more exercise will get you off to a good start. With the right combination you should see the weight melt away.

1. Moderate the less healthy foods- If you like ice cream add a spoonful to top off your bowl of fruit. When having chips and salsa take just enough salsa on the chip to compliment the 2-3 bites per chip. Like cheese on your salad? Top your salad with a small sprinkle of cheese and if it's light cheese all the better. If you eat the less healthy foods in small moderation it's better for your diet.

2. Treat yourself to fat releasing foods- You can have certain foods without feeling like your depriving yourself:

• Shrimp. 12 large shrimp have just 60 calories.

• Eggs. With fat releasing protein one hard-boiled egg has just 70 calories.

• Dark chocolate. One ounce square has just 168 calories and is packed with fat releasing fiber.

• Honey. One tablespoon has just 64 fat releasing calories. Honey can often replace sugar.

• Part-skim ricotta cheese. This cheese is just filled with fat releasing calcium as well as having just 39 calories in one ounce.

3. For one week maintain a food journal- As you go about your day keep track of all the foods and drink you consume. Studies have found that people who maintain food journals wind up eating about 15 percent less food than those who don't.

4. Have water as your primary liquid- Have juice for breakfast and replace soda, juice and other drinks for water for the rest of the day. Soda alone is an extra 245 calories a day that equals 25 lbs. a year.

5. If you keep track of your daily intake of calories, add 170 to your guesstimate- The calorie counts on food packaging are estimates and often wrong. If you find you're not losing weight the answer may be that you're actually taking in more than you thought.

6. Try adding an extra 1,000 steps to your day- An average person takes 2-3,000 steps a day. Adding the extra steps a day will help you stop gaining weight and start losing it.

7. Break up your meals and snacks- Eat five or six small meals/snacks a day instead of three large meals. It has been found that over a day's time you will consume fewer calories than you would with three meals only. This also causes your body to release less insulin which keeps blood sugar steady and helps control hunger.

8. Increase your daily walk by 15 minutes a day- Typical studies recommend 30 minutes of walking daily. Increase your walking to 45 minutes and you could burn up an additional 300 calories.

9. Get to love blue- The color blue has been shown to be an appetite suppressant. Add some blue to your mealtimes with blue dishes, blue tablecloth or dress in blue. Studies have found that red, yellow and orange are colors to avoid when it comes to mealtimes.

10. Find a weight loss friend online- It has been found that working with an online weight loss friend maintained weight better than a face to face weight loss group.

11. Serve dinner on plates restaurant style- rather than family style (food served in bowls and on platters on the table). When your plate is empty, you're finished; there's no reaching for seconds.

12. Throw out clothes that no longer fit- The larger ones that is. Clean out your closet of your "fat" clothes once you've reached your target weight. There will be an incentive not to have to buy a new wardrobe if you gain weight.

13. Use smaller dishes and plates- Studies have shown that the less food you put in front of you the less you'll eat. Conversely, you'll eat more the larger the amount of food - regardless of how hungry you are. The average dinner plate is 10-14 inches. Opt for a smaller plate so it looks like there is more than there actually is. The same goes for liquids. Instead of 16-ounce glasses and oversized coffee mugs, return to the old days of 8-ounce glasses and 6-ounce coffee cups.

14. Have a mirror in your dining area- Having to look at yourself eat, studies show that the amount eaten is cut by nearly 1/3. It serves as a reminder to keep to your goals.

15. Use twice as much vegetables-. One serving of pasta salad with just mayonnaise is equal in calories to two servings of pasta salad loaded with veggies like carrots, broccoli, and tomatoes. Also omelets can be fuller by adding veggies. Same goes for stir-frys.

16. Eat your veggies- It's been shown that consuming water rich foods such as tomatoes and zucchini reduces your overall calorie consumption. Other water-rich foods include salads and soups.

17. Avoid white foods. Lower carb diets show some scientific legitimacy in that large amounts of simple carbohydrates from added sugar and white flour can wreak havoc on your blood sugar and lead to weight gain. While avoiding sugar, white flour and white rice you should eat plenty of brown rice and whole grain breads.

18. Cut back just a little bit- Try cutting back on one less can of regular soda, or one less glass of orange juice, or three fewer bites of your favorite snack. Doing any of these saves you about 100 calories a day and prevents you from gaining the 1.8 to 2 pounds most people pack on each year.

19. Black coffee please- Thanks to whole milk, sugar, whipped cream and sugary syrups coffee from trendy coffee stops packs several hundred calories. A cup of black coffee with skim milk has just a small fraction of those calories. And it tastes just as great when brewed with good quality beans.

20. Five days a week eat cereal for breakfast- People who eat cereal for breakfast every day, studies show, are significantly less likely to have diabetes or be obese than those who don't. They also consume more calcium -and less fat-than those who eat other breakfast foods. Of course, that doesn't mean reaching for the Lucky Charms. Instead, pour out a low-sugar, high-fiber cereal.

21. Replace skim milk with nonfat powdered milk in coffee- Nonfat powdered milk is high in calcium and low in calories so you can get the same nutritional benefits as from skim milk. Also the coffee and skim milk tend to separate when mixed unlike powdered milk.

22. Eat most of your meals at home- Restaurants serve meals on large plates with large portions. If you eat 10% of your meals out you're more likely to eat more high-fat foods than when you eat at home.

23. Eat calmly and slowly- Put your spoon or fork down between every bite. Mix your eating with stories for your dining partner of the interesting things that happened during your day. Sip water frequently. You won't start to feel full until about 20 minutes after you start eating because your stomach lags 20 minutes behind.. If you eat slowly enough, your brain will catch up to tell you that you are no longer in need of food.

24. Make your portions smaller- The past few years have shown that people are making portion sizes larger in homes and restaurants. Cut your portions down by one-third for less calorie intake. We tend to consume more than we actually need. Studies find that people will eat more food if they are served more no matter what the hunger level. So serve less and you'll eat less.

25. Avoid fructose, sugar or corn syrup in any prepared food- if it is found to be within the first four ingredients on a label. Lower-sugar versions of popular foods are coming out all the time. If you need a snack, grab a piece of fruit instead! Popular condiments like ketchup, salad dressing and mayonnaise can be found in sugar-free varieties.

26. Wait to eat until you hear your stomach growling- It's common how often we eat out of habit, boredom, frustration or nervousness-so often, in fact, that many of us have actually forgotten what physical hunger feels like. Next time, before reaching for your food, wait until your stomach is growling. If you're hankering for a specific food, it's probably a craving, not hunger. Chances are you're not truly hungry if you'd eat anything you could get your hands on.

27. Keep it positive- Always think in an upbeat way. If you've done well and it's time for a snack, congratulate yourself and realize you've earned that snack. If you're reluctant to get out and do your daily walks just remind yourself how good you'll feel once it's done. Try to keep all negativity to a minimum.

28. There are other ways to express love, tame stress, and relieve boredom- For instance; instead of making hot fudge sundaes for the family you might make your family a photo album instead. You could also take up a hobby or go for a stress-management course at the local hospital.

29. Keep it in balance- You may feel sorry for yourself each time you forgo a favorite food and work hard to control your weight. There is a balance to be struck between the indulgent foods and immediate gratification and the long-term pleasure of maintaining a desirable weight and good health. You have identified your own personal dietary pleasure "point of preference" when you have that balance worked out. This is where you want to stay.

30. Instead of drinking fruit juice eat fruit instead- You can enjoy an orange, apple, and a slice of watermelon for the same calorie intake as a kid-size box of apple juice. These fruits will keep you satisfied much longer than that box of apple juice, so you'll eat less overall.

31. Use flavorings such as salsa, hot sauce, salsa and Cajun seasonings- instead of relying on creamy and buttery or sugary sauces. Besides providing lots of flavor with few calories and no fat, many of these seasonings-the spicy ones-putting your digestion in drive, causing your body to temporarily burn more calories.

32. Eat equal portions of grains and vegetables at dinner- A cup of cooked veggies doles out a mere 50 calories while a cup of pasta or cooked rice has about 200 calories. To avoid a grain calorie overload, eat a 1:1 ratio of veggies to grains. Before you overeat on grains the high-fiber veggies will help satisfy your hunger.

33. Walk up and down stairs 10 minutes a day- You can shed as much as 10 pounds a year says The Centers for Disease Control.

34. Get up and walk around your home or the office- every two hours for five minutes. Stuck at a desk all day? Every two hours a brisk five-minute walk will parlay into an extra 20-minute walk by the end of the day.

35. Make your social outing an active one once a week- Screen the view of a local park instead of going to the movies. Not only won't you chow down on that bucket of popcorn and extra calories but you'll be sitting less. Other active date ideas: check your local newspaper and sign up for a guided nature or city walk, plan a tennis match, go cycling on a bike path, or join a bowling team or volleyball league.

36. Go with the smallest portion of everything- If you're ordering a sub, get the 6-inch sandwich. Buy a small salad, popcorn or a small hamburger. Even though we feel just as full on less we tend to eat what's in front of us.

37. Once a week wash something thoroughly-a couple of windows, a floor, the shower stall, bathroom tile, or your car. A 150-pound person will burn about four calories every minutes spent cleaning and you could work off approximately 120 calories, the same number in a half-cup of vanilla frozen yogurt. And your environment will sparkle!

38. Switch to 2% milk from regular milk- Go down a notch to 1% if you already drink 2%. 20% of calories are cut with each step downward. Do this and you'll have trimmed the fat by more than 95 percent and cut the calories in the whole milk by about half.

39. Before dinner, take a walk- You'll cut your appetite and burn calories. It has been found that 20 minutes of walking increased sensations of fullness and reduced appetite as effectively as a light meal.

40. Eat a frozen dinner. One designed for weight loss, that is. In the evening most of us tend to eat an average of 150 percent more calories than in the morning. Buy pre-portioned meals as an easy way to keep dinner calories under control. Just buy the one serving dinners. If it contains two, make sure you share.

41. Eat with a small group- A study found that we tend to eat more when we eat with other people. This is most likely because we spend more time at the table. But talking with your family, in between chewing, with your significant other or your family can help cut down on calories - and help with bonding in the bargain.

42. In place of a sugary snack substitute a handful of almonds- For overweight people who ate a moderate-fat diet containing almonds lost more weight than a control group that didn't eat nuts a recent study found. And don't limit it to almonds, any nut will do.

43. Watch one less hour of TV- For some people eating and watching TV go hand in hand. Sacrifice one program and go for a walk instead. You'll have time left over to finish a chore or gaze at the stars.

44. Take a walk before dinner- You'll cut your appetite as well as burn calories. Twenty minutes of walking increased sensations of fullness and reduced appetite as effectively as a light meal.

45. After Dinner close out the kitchen- Wipe down the counters, wash all the dishes, turn out the light, and, if necessary, tape closed the refrigerator and cabinets. Overall number of calories you eat increases significantly late-evening. Three hundred or more calories a day, or 31 pounds a year, can be saved.

46. Before noon get most of your calories- The more you eat in the morning, the less you'll eat in the evening studies have found. And you have more opportunities during the day get rid of those early-day calories than you do to burn off dinner calories.

47. Sniff an apple, peppermint or banana when you feel hungry- It really works even if you feel silly. A Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation found that with 3,000 volunteers, that the more frequently people sniffed, the less hungry they were and the more weight they lost - an average of 30 pounds each. The brain thinks you're actually eating it is one theory.

48. On weekends watch every morsel you eat- Each weekend day, people tend to consume an extra 115 calories, primarily from fat and alcohol.

49. Wine by the glass, not the bottle is recommended- This way you'll be more aware of how much alcohol you're taking in. Moderate drinking can be good for your health, but alcohol is high in calories. Unfortunately it can drown our best intentions when it comes to eating.

50. Order your dressing on the side- and then stick the fork in the dressing first before the salad. The amount that your fork picks up is plenty for the forkful of salad you then pick up.

51. Rather than piling everything on one plate serve individual courses- Make the first two courses vegetables (like a salad) or soup. By the time you get to the more calorie-dense foods, like meat and dessert, you'll be eating less or may already feel full.

52. Low fat yogurt is in- People who ate yogurt three times a day and cut 500 calories lost more weight and body fat than a group that only cut the calories. The calcium in low-fat dairy foods triggers a hormonal response that boosts the breakdown of fat and inhibits the body's production of fat cells.

53. After every meal, especially dinner, brush your teeth- That clean, minty freshness will serve as a cue to your brain and body that mealtime is over.

54. Ten times a day passionately kiss your partner- It is said that a passionate kiss burns 6.4 calories per minute. This equates to about 23,000 calories for 10 minutes a day of kissing-or eight pounds-a year!

55. Make snacks nutritious- Your metabolism stays stocked when snacking once or twice a day and staves off hunger, but when you're on the go healthy snacks can be hard to come by. Pack up your own trail mix made with nuts, raisins, seeds, and dried fruit or baby carrots make a good snack.

56. Add hot peppers to your pasta sauce. Capsaicin reduces your appetite due to the ingredient in hot peppers that makes them hot.

57. Using these three simple rules when you shop, choose nutritious foods:

1. Avoid high fructose corn syrup.

2. Avoid partially hydrogenated.

3. Choose a short ingredient list over long; there will be fewer flavor enhancers and empty calories.

58. Dress up in your most flattering outfit when you're eating out with friends or family- You'll get a great reminder to watch what you eat when you get loads of compliments.

59. Weed out calories you've been overlooking: spreads, sauces, dressings, drinks, condiments and snacks. Whether or not you've been counting them, these calories count and could make the difference between weight gain and loss.

That's all 50+ Easy Ways To Lose Weight! I hope you find at least a few that are helpful.

Tammie Cappuccio has been writing articles on various subjects for over 25 years and has had her work published internationally as well as locally.

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7 Tips to Lose Weight Quickly While Saving Time

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 4 May 2014 13:43:00 +0100

The number one fat loss goal is to lose weight in the shortest time possible. If you share the same goal you're in the right place. To reach your goal while saving time, you're going to need a few strategies to help you along the way. These methods should be simple, effective, and fun.

The most helpful tip I can give you is to gradually remove thought. Get used to making healthy choices. Then you'll eventually want to remove the line between thought and execution. The more you do and the less you think, the easier it will be to get out of your own way.

Unlike bodybuilders, the average guy or gal can't / doesn't want to make their whole life center around fitness. We want to get in shape while we live our lives. Not live our lives to get in shape.

With this in mind, it's important to explore time saving methods that burn fat. Here is a list of eight things that will help you lose weight and save time.

1. Workout at Home

Working out at home is one of the best ways to lose weight while saving time. You skip the commute, you stop waiting for gym equipment to open up, and you can finish in less than 45 minutes. This is the ultimate time saver for weight loss.

2. Munch on Veggies

Vegetables are the absolute best thing to eat for rapid weight loss. They're low calorie and full of vital nutrients needed to burn off excess calories. Not only are they a better food choice than other snacking options, but they can be convenient. It's just as easy to grab some carrots as it is to grab potato chips.

3. Eat Smaller Portions

Not only will you save time by splitting up your portions, but it's also healthier to eat more frequently. You may be wondering how eating more often saves time. Well 2 - 3 of those meals will be simple healthy snacks. They can fit in your schedule while you watch a movie or check your e-mail.

4. Eat Frozen Veggies

Frozen veggies, unlike canned veggies, still hold on to many of the vital nutrients. They are easy and quick to prepare and can usually be cooked in the bag. In addition to being convenient, they will also save you money. No more throwing out the veggies that have gone bad.

5. Use Healthy Salad Dressings

Salad dressings can be very deceptive. There are a lot of calories packed into salad dressings. A little bit can go a long way. To get moving in the right direction, try to avoid cream based dressings and opt for balsamic vinaigrette.

6. Pre-Make Your Food

By making your food in advance you accomplish two very important parts of losing weight while saving time. First, you are going to spend less time making food. Second, you will be less likely to deviate from your diet because you will have an easier time controlling your cravings.

7. Eat More Carbs

Wait... What? Yes eat more carbs. If you're eating better carbs at certain times during the day, you can actually burn extra fat. You will be able to work out with more intensity, replenish your muscles, and build lean muscle.

With the 7 tips listed above in your arsenal, you will be losing weight quickly and saving time. You will be less likely to cheat on your diet, and you will also be saving money. Getting in great shape doesn't have to be complex. In fact the more simplistic the journey, the easier it will be to stick with.

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How to Lose Weight Fast and Easy - Weight Loss Made Easy With These Mind Blowing Tips!

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 22:58:00 +0100

If you are here to learn how to lose weight fast and easy than put on those reading glasses my friend because you have come to the right place.

Short-term goals

Losing weight is not as hard as many people think, you just need to know how and then have the motivation to keep at it. The best way to get motivation is to see yourself achieving the goals you have, this is why it's important to have short-term goals so you can constantly feel you're getting results. Remember to put up new goals when you complete them, it's also important to not have too hard goals, especially in the beginning. If you have no idea of what goals you should have then a good beginner one is to lose one pound each week.

Processed foods

One of the most common mistakes people do when they're trying to lose weight is to eat processed foods. Your liver can't break down processed foods and therefore it's toxic for the liver, this will slow down your ability to break down fat. Instead you should focus on eating as unprocessed foods as possible, these kinds of food are natural and organic and almost all of them are healthy for you and will naturally burn fat. But don't be afraid of eating fat as longs as it's natural and organic. Instead of eating less food you should focus on the quality of the food. But don't forget to vary your meals widely so you get nutrients from many sources.

Water

The majority of people drink to little water; water is like a miracle beverage and will increase your health in many ways. Water will cleanse your body of toxins and increase your metabolic rate (how much your body burns fat). In fact the only beverage you should be drinking is water if you're super serious about losing weight, but I know that can be hard, but note that water is the only beverage that makes you lose weight. Drink half of your body weight in ounces every day, for example if you weigh 200 pounds then drink 100 ounces of water every day.

Changing your eating schedule

You should make the meals a little smaller and eat every 2-3 hours instead; the idea is not to eat less during the day but to make the intervals between each meal shorter. Then the body thinks you're in a very rich environment and you have no need to store some extra energy (fat) for later, great huh?

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Fat Burning Fast With Magical Spices

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:15:00 +0100

Often look for recipes burn fat as quickly and with minimal effort, But unfortunately there are not a lot of information about dieting and fat burning, especially centered in the abdomen, buttocks, But we search and found that there are tricks recommended by nutrition experts in order to burn fat and thus lose weight in the fastest way possible.

One of these tricks recommended by nutrition experts to get rid of excess weight by burning fat is the use of spices, yes, do not be surprised, most of the inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent without overweight for this magic trick, which will be communicated to you in the following lines.

Burn Fat with magical spices:

Pepper: Pepper helps to burn excess fat and thus get rid of excess weight.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon has a significant effect on the burning of fat, especially belly fat,
And also has a great ability to reduce the level of sugar in the blood and thus losing more weight, especially in the abdominal area.

Cummins: Like pepper also increases the activity of the heart and thus reduce weight.

Turmeric: Turmeric powder has many of the benefits it is able to get rid of body toxins harmful also helps to increase metabolism and thus reduce weight.

Here's Drinks Eliminate Belly Fat With Method of Preparation

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 6 Apr 2014 16:44:00 +0100

Many women suffer from the accumulation of abdominal fat and waist for several reasons. So we will give some natural drinks that help you to solve this problem:

* Drink Chinese green tea and fresh mint, ginger, pomegranate peel :

Method: Boil two tablespoons of the amount of each type in the appropriate amount of water, then drain and leave to cool and then drink it amount after every meal.

* Drink green tea and sage, chamomile, cinnamon :

Method: soak equal amount of ingredients in the amount of water and then leave until boiling then drain and leave to cool and drink them daily, morning and evening.

* Drink fennel seeds :

Method: Boil one tablespoon fennel seeds in a bowl and then a descriptive the liquid and leave to cool down and drink it twice a day. It is very useful to get rid of abdominal distension and reduce its size.

* Drink green tea, chamomile, cumin :

Method: Put a teaspoon of each type in the water and then put them on the fire until boiling, then drain and drink a cup a day. And finally that eating black tea and lemon without sugar is useful in burning fat.

How Do I Lose My Love Handles: 4 Exercises That Can Help You Get Rid of Loose Fat

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 1 Apr 2014 21:01:00 +0100

Are you embarrassed by sagging flesh and have to wear baggy clothing to conceal your figure all the time? Then you need to find a solution that can give you the results you're looking for so you can proudly walk around in swimwear anytime.

There is no magic pill or fad diet that can make your handles vanish over night. You need to be dedicated and determined if you want to get rid of them.

Are you asking yourself 'so how do I lose my love handles?'

The first thing that you need to consider is exercising and not just any exercise will do here. You will need to concentrate on exercises that would build muscles around your stomach region. Here are 4 exercises that can get rid of loose fat right now.

1. Double-Arm Reverse Row

This exercise bolsters your back and eradicates flabby flesh around your midsection. This exercise is performed with you standing up with a pair of 3 pound weights. You begin the exercise by bending over with your arms resting on your thighs.

Then you use your back muscles to slowly raise your arms up and move them backwards as if you are trying to row an imaginary boat. Do 10. Take a breather and do 10 more.

2. The Twist Crunch

The Twist Crunch helps to work out the abdomen, buttocks and oblique muscles where your droopy flesh tend to reside. You start this exercise with a standard crunch. The only difference here is that your legs are up and knees are bent. Interlock your fingers behind your head and as you raise your body up, twist it to touch your left elbow with your alternate knee. Repeat the motion with your other elbow. Do it 25 times daily and in less than a month, you will see a world of difference.

3. Alternate Knee-Ins

This exercise is conducted by bending back on your elbows with legs extended before you and slightly lifted off the mat. When you support your back with your hands, try to bring one knee towards your shoulder and try it with the other. The motion that you would generate is similar to a bicycling motion. It keeps your stomach muscles tightened and eliminates love handles altogether if you are consistent with doing this exercise.

4. Standing Trunk Twists

These are aerobic exercises that can help destroy fat lodged around your tummy area. You stand in a position that you are comfortable with and spread your feet a shoulder width apart. You then twist your upper body to the left and as you do this, punch out with your right arm and vice versa. Ensure that your hips are still, you should only by moving your waist. It is the easiest of all the exercises mentioned here, so doing over a 100 daily is not an impossible task.

Exercise is a crucial component in your battle against the bulge. You do not have to take on too much early on. Start with what you are comfortable with and feel free to combine it with a physical activity that you enjoy doing like walking, swimming or running on the treadmill. It really does not matter what you choose as long as it is something that you can do at least 5 times out of 7 days.

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Need To Lose Weight ASAP? Things That Can Give You Effective Results Right Now?

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 1 Apr 2014 20:46:00 +0100

For instance, if you take 1,000-2,000 calories and do workouts for 1 hour a day, you can lose 3-4 pounds in your first week. Dieticians recommend a diet that is devoid of sugar, starch, animal fat and dairy foods. If you want to lose weight rapidly, your meal plan should consist of vegetables, soy products, egg whites, fish, lean meat and skinless poultry breasts.

In addition, you should drink plenty of water to fill up your insides. Do not skip meals and avoid temptations of eating outside the home. Keep a journal, where you would write down everything that you eat. This would help you walk the thin line and stay on track. This provides you with the ultimate sense of accountability and responsibility that it is up to you and no one else to peel those pounds.

Avoid hyped-up diets that are being touted to work like magic. They might work. But in turn might have a disastrous consequence on your system. Skip any weight loss programs that entail you taking laxatives or detoxification pills. It is not a smart thing to cut down your calorie intake below 1,200 per day. This is counterproductive because it leaves you undernourished and weak without any energy to burn.

This becomes crucial because you need to exercise properly, and when you do not eat not too many calories, you do not only lose fat, you also lose muscle. This slows down the body metabolism and makes it extremely difficult for you to increase the intensity of the exercises that you are doing. Fad diets set you up for epic failure so avoid them. There are more healthy ways to lose weight without putting your body on the line.

Cabbage diets can be eaten inside a 7-day period. It is low in fat and comes with plenty of fiber, which can help you lose weight. You can alter this diet with cabbage soup and fruit while you eat lean meat and veggies every other day. This diet will help you lose weight quickly because it is low in calories.

A grapefruit diet can help you lose over 10 pounds in 14 days. This meal plan is low in fat and calories. It should be ingested with a small serving of veggies and lean protein. This plan comes in handy for quick weight loss. But it should only be used for a short-term weight loss target of nothing more than 15 pounds.

Most people though would cringe at just the thought of eating cabbage to lose weight, for 1 day let alone 7.Sure its effective but is it sustainable? Can it be maintained for 7 days?

Well the answer is yes! but who would want to? Really? Any takers? The good news is in today's modern world there are specifically designed healthily shakes and bars which provide you with all the nutrients and help you lose weight fast and even enjoy the taste.

Imagine losing weight whilst keeping your taste buds dancing the whole time. Diets like that are much more sustainable.

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Winter Weight Gain – Why Does It Happen And What Can We Do?

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 17:14:00 GMT

Winter weight gain is a standard criticism of many people. It seems that evidently every winter we add a few pounds, and are available summer season we do not lose all of them more either. Just a few of them always stick around, making us a little heavier every year. They appear to be very hart to lose weight! Why does this happen and what can we do?

There are a lot of contributing factors. First, it seems likely that we have a genetic disposition to retailer extra fats as winter approaches. Many animals do that and it was most likely very important to survival for our ancestors. Additional layers of fats on the body protect us towards the cold and then can be used as fuel in the late winter and early spring when food stocks would historically be very low. We in all probability have a tendency to eat more within the fall, when food is plentiful after harvest time, to help this process along. We may additionally unconsciously choose foods or meals can be higher in fats content at this time.

Hormone levels can also influence our weight gain. The interplay of hormones and other chemicals in the mind can result in variations in appetite and cravings. Some neurotransmitters also can affect the best way we eat. People who are overweight often have low levels of these neurotransmitters and the results can include excessive urge for food, depression and sleep disorders. At the same time, the lack of daylight caused by the shortening days throughout late fall and winter can bring on seasonally affected disorder or winter depression. One of many quickest ways to give a boost to improve the energy levels and feelings is to eat high carbohydrate foods including sugar treats, chips and cereals that give us a quick blood sugar ‘fix’. So people who feel low in the winter will tend to overeat or eat the flawed foods, leading to weight gain, more depression and a vicious cycle that’shard arduous to break.

So altogether there are many reasons why we eat extra excessive carbohydrate foods such as cookies, pies and chocolate within the winter, and of course most of these foods additionally comprise excessive levels of fats. One of the best ways to deal with that is usually to substitute other foods which are additionally excessive in carbohydrate so that we get what our body craves, but which have low fats content and plenty of fiber. This means potatoes, wholegrain bread without butter, wholegrain rice, cereals, and fresh complete fruit.

It is also important essential to take more exercise. Often our physical activity levels drop in the winter and we have a tendency to need to stay home and rest. This is natural when cold outside. But we are not cavemen! We have heating in our homes and can be sure that there will still be loads of food within the stores come February. We don’t must stow fats the way that they did. Join} with a fitness center or get a stationary bicycle for the den. Transform carbs into power now as a substitute of keeping it on the waistline untill spring. Winter weight gain is easily avoidable this way.

Lose Up To 10 Pounds in 7 Days With The Cabbage Soup Diet Plan

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:41:00 GMT

The cabbage soup diet plan is a weight loss schedule that utilizes a recipe extremely low in fat and calorific content to help those using it to lose up to 10 pounds in just seven days.

The prime ingredient, unsurprisingly, is cabbage, a vegetable with the lowest fat content around. The recipe of course includes other ingredients, such as onion, carrots, tomatoes, and in some cases (depending upon the particular plan) brown rice. The standard cabbage soup diet can be tailored quite easily with the addition of various herbs and spices. Historically people were put off the cabbage soup diet because they didn't like the idea of eating "boring" cabbage soup for a full week. However many people looking to lose weight with the cabbage soup have been successful Italian, Indian and South East Asian infused variations to the basic recipe.

It is true that on the plan you are encouraged to eat cabbage soup almost exclusively, but unlike other diet plans you are also encouraged to eat as much of it as you like. Unlimited amounts in fact. The schedule is not the same every day though.

Generally speaking on day one of the cabbage soup diet plan you can eat as much of the cabbage soup, and as many "allowed" fruits as you like. On day two you can eat as much soup, and as many "allowed" vegetables as you like as well as a baked potato. On day three you can eat as much soup as you like, and as many "allowed" fruit and vegetables as you like, but no baked potato. On day four you can eat as much soup as you like, about six bananas and several glasses of skimmed milk. On day five you can eat as much soup as you like, as well as about 15 ounces of steak and six fresh tomatoes and you should drink about eight large glasses of water. On day six you can eat as much soup as you like, as well as unlimited amounts of beef and "allowed" vegetables. On day seven you can eat as much soup as you like, as well as unlimited amounts of brown rice, unsweetened fruit juice and "allowed" vegetables.

There is no day eight with the cabbage soup diet plan. The plan is not sustainable as a long term diet. It is not suitable to replace a regular, balanced, every day diet. And those thinking of losing weight via this diet plan should speak to their doctor before doing so.

It does work though. The plan has been around since the 1970's and has been used by thousands of dieters since then as a rapid weight loss regime. The seven day plan can result in losses of up to 10 pounds in that time.

One of the key features of the plan is how easy it is to implement. The preparation stage is key, and very important if you want to be successful with the plan, and plenty of thought should be put in during the pre-plan stage to maximize results. the cost of the cabbage soup diet plan is also one if its most popular features. It only costs a few dollars to buy the ingredients that you need to make the recipe, and the soup itself last a long time and can be frozen meaning there is very little time spent cooking.

Unlike other more mainstream diets, this diet plan keeps you feeling full throughout the seven day period. There are no hunger pangs, and even if you don't like the cabbage soup, the plan is over in just seven days.

As set out above the cabbage soup diet plan is not suitable for period in excess of seven days. in addition you must leave at least twelve weeks before going back on it.

It is not ideal for those looking to lose huge amounts of weight over long periods of time, however for people looking to lose a few pounds fairly quickly it can be just the ticket.

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Weight Loss Tip 12 How Starving Your Body Can Make You Gain Weight

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:27:00 GMT

No, that title is not a typo.

One of the things that makes people not get the weight loss results that they want is that they may occassionally be starving their bodies.

There are two basic ways that this can happen. One is for it to be done inadvertently—like when you just get busy and forget to eat.

Another is when you purpose deprive your body of food to try and “speed up” your results.

Regardless of how it happens, either scenario in this case is equally damaging. Although you will decrease the calories that you take in which may lead to some short-term weight loss, the kicker here is that you will be slowing down your metabolism.

What this means is that after the starving is over, your body will hold onto the next meal you eat for dear life, expecting be be starved again.

If you allow starvation to become a habit, you will actually be contributing to your own weight gain in the future.

Therefore, make sure that you are keeping your meals no more than 4 hours apart. As long as you do this, you will be supporting the healthy metabolism that you’ll need to lose the kind of weight that you’ve committed to.

Fat Loss For Life!

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:34:00 GMT

Fat loss is not easy to achieve but should be considered in your lifestyle to maintain good health and a sexy physique that you always dreamed of. Obesity in NYC has increased by a staggering 25% since the Bloomberg era according to the New York Post. With all the fast food restaurants and poor diet and exercise decisions by children and adults, it just makes weight loss that much more difficult achieve but there are proven fat loss tips backed my credible research that will help you lose weight and reduce belly fat for as long as you live.

Each time I lose weight and begin to gain it back, I always blame myself but I realized it wasn't my entire fault. According to Michael Rosenbaum, MD, an assistant professor of Clinical Medicine Center and top obesity researcher, "Multiple systems in our body conspire against us in a push to regain lost weight." When you lose weight, your brain, hormones and muscles work together to slow down your metabolism. This means you naturally burn hundreds of fewer calories every day.

Be Physical

I can't stress the fact that being physical every day is essential to being successful at weight loss. When you exercise each day you keep your metabolism going and trigger hormones that reduce fat and stress. Dr. Wyatt, Stanford University School of Medicine researcher, says, "When you're more active, you feel better about yourself and make better food choices." Since I work two jobs I don't have time for a gym so I use my exercise bar at home to get an intense 30 minute workout before work. I do three sets of pull ups, dips, and push-ups. Always get your physical activity in each day, even it's just a 30 minute walk.

Maintain Muscle

Muscle burns more than twice as many calories as fat, so the more muscle you have the higher your metabolism will be. When you lose weight you lose muscle as well so strength training is another important factor. Recent research reveals that resistance training (using weights or your own body) at least twice per week can increase the amount of calories you burn even when resting by 100 calories a day or more. I don't have any weights at home so I do exercises using my own weight such as push-ups, dips and squats that give me noticeable results. Yoga enables you to do poses that engage all your muscles in a short period which is very helpful.

Mediterranean Diet

My favorite fat loss diet is the Mediterranean Diet - which includes fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and healthy fats such as fish and oil. Not only are these foods good for you but also help speed up your metabolism and fat loss. A Harvard study found that these foods can help you keep your energy levels ups, so you naturally burn more calories.

Eat Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day to get your day started so never skip it with a quick snack. Most individuals I know rarely skip breakfast and they make sure it's a hearty one. "Most people simply do not enough eat at breakfast time," says Angela Lemond, RDN, a nutritionist based in Plano, Texas, and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I make sure I get a good source of protein and whole grains in my meal to keep me feeling fuller longer and stop me from snacking on fat and high-sugar foods during the day.

Reward Yourself

What fun would it be if you ate healthy all day and can't eat what you desire? I always keep most of my diet well-balanced during the day then reward myself to occasional goodies. "Eat healthy the vast majority of the time and you can still have room for those treats," says Jennifer McDaniel, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Fat loss is not possible without proper diet and exercise so use these tips to your advantage and get that sexy body that you deserve along with great health!

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Dieting But Not Losing Weight - Here's What To Do

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 22:45:00 GMT

You're already disturbed because of your heavy frame and to add, despite all the sacrifices you make (no chocolates, no ice creams, no cheesy burgers and no colas) the needle on scale stays put. Why? It is either you're doing something wrong or there are some other nasty factors at play.

If you are desperate to know the reason, you can read on. For, this article lists some of the common mistakes women make when they start dieting for weight loss. Don't worry! We'll give you the solutions too so that you can get on the right path.

You are overdoing the whole "dieting" thing

Problem:Many fellow women reading this will nod their heads in denial, because most of you might claim that you are following meal suggestions given by experts. As a matter of fact you don't realize when you go from restraint to elimination. You cut out fats and sugar completely or worse depend on some fad or crash diet to be better accountable for what you eat.

Solution:Diet does not mean severe calorie restriction or starvation. It only means adopting a healthier lifestyle which comes to include a healthy balanced diet. If you want to lose weight successfully, you should eat a balanced diet - rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fats, sugar and salt in moderation. Try your best to avoid fad and crash diets.

You do not have any muscle mass

Problem: Muscle supports fat burning. When you cut calories, the body begins to burn muscle mass instead of fat deposits. This will cause your plan to backfire because muscles are necessary to keep the fat burning mechanism chugging.

Solution: You can build muscle mass by eating foods rich in proteins. This includes animals and plant sources of protein. Strength training exercise also helps build muscle.

You are depending on diet alone

Problem:Many take for granted that diet alone will help drop a few pounds. This is not true. Along with diet one needs to exercise in order to create the calorie deficit that will help them burn fat. Exercise elevates the heart rate and thereby increases fat burning.

Solution: Exercise and diet are needed to balance the weight loss equation. 30-60 minutes of exercise can help burn up to 400-500 calories. A weight loss workout should include high-impact aerobic and strength training exercises.

You are no consistent with your meal plan

Problem: When you see a pie or cake in front of you, you feel like digging into it. Soon you're gorging on it. You justify it with "I exercised in the morning." These small weaknesses can render your weight loss plan unsuccessful and make it more difficult to shed the pounds.

Solution:Stay committed to your meal and exercise plan after all it is for your good. If you find it hard to control your food cravings, you can indulge in your favorite foods occasionally. On these occasional occasions, be particular about portion controls.

There is underlying medical issue

Problem:Many a times the person is not to blame if there is no weight loss. If despite a healthy meal and regular exercise, you do not drop weight, take it as an indication that there is something wrong internally. There are a number of medical conditions that might cause sudden weight gain. They also interfere with your efforts to drop pounds. It may include dysfunctional thyroid, polycystic ovarian syndrome or simply hormonal imbalances during menopause.

Solution: Don't panic. Consult your doctor and get a thorough examination done. If there is nothing, stick with your efforts to burn more fat. If you are diagnosed with a medical condition, seek proper treatment.

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5 Tips To Lose Weight Easily

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:19:00 GMT

There are thousands of weight loss programs and products in the health industry. However, filtering the effective and safe ones from the dangerous and spurious ones becomes difficult. You should remember that the best weight loss program need not show quick results. Discussed in this article, are easy-to-follow strategies to get back into shape.

Exercise:

Exercise is very essential. You should take every opportunity to exercise your body. Between resistance training and cardio exercise, the latter has greater benefits. Aerobics, brisk walking, jogging, cycling and swimming are some of the cardio exercises you should perform. Exercise helps burn fat and also distributes fat evenly across the body. It also improves endocrine health. You can combine cardio exercises with strength training.

Chalk out a daily exercise routine and stick by it. Start with a 30 minute routine and level up as you build stamina and endurance. You should exercise minimum three times a week. If you suffer joint pain, start with low impact exercises. Work out under the guidance of a trainer if you've never exercised before. Those who have no time to exercise can turn household chores into fat burning activities. Climb stairs, walk to the grocery store and do some of the chores manually.

Eat to lose weight:

Small alterations to your diet will take you closer to your goals. Hence, you should eat right. A weight loss diet must include foods rich in fiber and protein. Fiber and protein take longer time to digest and create a lasting feeling of fullness. The same applies for water-rich fruits and vegetables. Some of the foods in this category are whole grains, fish, chicken, fruits and vegetables. Try as much as you can to avoid restaurant meals and processed and packaged foods. Eat home cooked foods. If you do not have time to cook every day, make large quantities and freeze them. Avoid fatty sugary foods.

In addition to eating right, you need to eat sensibly. Fast food joints and sit-in restaurants tempt you with large portions. Eat smaller food portions; until you are satiated. Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day instead of 2-3 large meals. Small meals ensure that the fat burning process continues and you lose weight faster. Do not fall prey to fad diets.

Drink plenty of water:

We focus our attention on food only. However, water also helps to shed the pounds. Water flushes out fat and other toxins from the body. It ensures proper functioning of the organs and body systems. This in turn aids digestion and jump starts your metabolism. Water also suppresses hunger pangs. Drink a glass of water before every meal and control your calorie intake.

Stress management:

Stress wreaks havoc in the body. It is the precursor of many health issues. It also acts as one of the causes for weight gain. When a person is stressed, he or she tends to overeat because they find solace in eating. Learn to manage stress effectively. Dedicate time to meditation or breathing exercises every day. Sleep well.

Monitor weight loss:

As you work to lose weight, monitor yourself. Make a note of the progress made so far. It will function as a source of motivation for those times when you hit a plateau.

So, take the healthy route to start melting the fat and flab.

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Lose Weight Now: 3 Essential Tips You Must Know for Success

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:13:00 GMT

One of the biggest problems people trying to lose weight face is changing their old eating habits. In order to be successful (and keep the weight off), it is crucial that you are able to develop different eating habits.

Why not set yourself up for success? Give yourself the best chance ever of doing it this time! There are 3 essential tips that will assist you in this area. By implementing these tips you will empower yourself with tools that are necessary for long term weight loss success.

Tip #1: Curb Your Chance of Temptation

No matter how strong your commitment may be, there will be times when temptation will creep in and try wrapping its ugly arms around you. Being prepared is your best defense!!

Purge your kitchen/pantry/house of all the food items that no longer support your new way of eating. Having them around will only ensure that you can easily give into temptation when it comes calling.

If you have unopened cans/packages/jars, donate them to your local food bank or homeless shelter. That way the food isn't going to waste and you can feel doubly good about cleaning out your kitchen!

Another important way to curb your temptation is to never go grocery shopping when you are hungry. This is just a recipe for disaster. Everything that will sabotage your success will look oh-so-good with a hungry stomach. No amount of resolve or will is a match for a grumbling belly... so just don't do it!

As these changes become habit over time, you will automatically start looking at other ways that you can strategically cut down or eliminate many of the things that might otherwise threaten to derail your progress.

Tip #2: Arm Yourself for Success

So, your cupboards are bare and your belly is full... it's time for a trip to the grocery store!! First, make certain that you have a list of what you plan on buying; only items from this list are allowed into the grocery cart.

Stock your kitchen with those foods and ingredients that will help you lose weight. In addition to items you have listed for meals, be sure to include a few "quick grab" items for those times when you either want a snack or need something to eat immediately.

Good tips for quick grabs would include apples, bananas, nuts, mini carrots and hummus, celery (spread peanut butter on a few stalks and you have a great mini-meal). The important point is that it be quick and easy for you to eat.

Quick grabs are also great for another important element of arming yourself for success: always have one or two snacks with you wherever you go. Carry them in your pocketbook, tuck them in your desk drawer at work, pop them in the glove compartment in your car.

This will ensure you don't get caught off guard. How many times have you thought for certain you'd be home by a certain time, only to get stuck in traffic; or the line at the bank took forever; or you were delayed at work?

Employing these strategies will help you avoid situations that could derail your best efforts and keep you on track to achieve your goal.

Tip #3: Be Proactive, Not Reactive

The kitchen is stocked and you have snacks stashed in all the right places. It's a great start, but don't stop there! It is now crucial that you make a plan for your meals in the coming days. Without one, it is too easy to slide into old habits and make poor choices.

Being proactive involves thinking ahead about your meals: deciding what you will eat for lunch, figuring out what nights you will be able to cook a full meal; preparing the salad ahead of time if you will be coming home late; cooking extra so you have another meal for later in the week.

If you don't plan ahead, that leaves you susceptible to making decision from a reactive state: you leave the office late, you are now hungry, it will take you an hour to cook when you get home. On your drive back to the house you pass the great golden arches of McDonald's. Can you see where this is heading?

Avoid these types of situations by being prepared and planning. It is always far more empowering to act from a position of proactivity to one of reactivity. Doing so will increase your chances of long term success.

By implementing these 3 tips you will be taking steps toward your long term success. People who struggle to lose weight sometimes forget that their ultimate goal is actually a culmination of the success of many smaller goals.

Start using these tips today, and know you are on your way to losing the weight forever!

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8 Tricks To Burn Fat And Tone Up Faster

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:49:00 GMT

If you are trying to lose weight and tone up your body, then you surely know that you need to combine weight training with cardiovascular training, as the latter is designed to help you burn the excess fat. In a nutshell, aerobic training will help you shed the extra pounds, but if you want to boost the efficacy of your workouts, then the eight following tips will help you make the best out of every single workout:

1. Increase Your Protein Intake

One of the fastest and most efficient ways to lose fat and to tone up faster is to consume more proteins - approximately 0.3 grams for each pound of body weight. However, it is important to make sure that you get the necessary amount of protein from high-quality sources, such as nuts, yogurt or lean meat. Nuts are particularly important as they contain amino acids as well.

2. Replace Your Dinner With Fruits

It is extremely important to be careful with what you eat for dinner - unlike breakfast, which is the most important meal of the day, dinner can be neglected as you are less likely to burn calories in the evening. That being said, if you eat a meal that is very rich in calories before you go to bed, all those calories will build up inside you in the form of fat because your metabolism is significantly slower when you are asleep. This is why you should either eat a smaller dinner or simply replace it with fruits.

3. Drink More Green Tea

When it comes to burning fat, green tea is by far one of your best allies - not only will it boost your metabolism and make your body burn fat at a faster pace, but it will also deliver all the antioxidants your body needs to fight off free radicals. Free radicals are responsible for premature aging and they also increase the risk for some types of cancers, this is why your body needs all the antioxidants it can get.

4. Drink Enough Water

One of the most common mistakes people tend to do when they are trying to lose weight is that they do not drink enough water - for a healthy, energetic yet slim body, you need to consume at least eight 8-oz glasses of water on a daily basis. If you are dehydrated, your body will burn fewer calories, which means that you will need more time to lose weight.

5. Focus On High-Intensity Training

As the name implies, high-intensity training involves short yet very intense training sessions that will increase your heart rate and boost your metabolism to the maximum. This type of training increases the metabolic rate as well as the oxygen intake, and oxygen is vital for the weight loss process - this is why it is very important to make sure that you are breathing properly when you train.

6. Never Skip Breakfast

As mentioned above, breakfast is the most important meal of the day so make sure to eat at least a serving of fruits along with spicy foods, as spicy foods are known to torch fat quickly and efficiently. Breakfast will give your metabolism a kick-start and it will offer you enough energy for the entire day. However, keep in mind that a rich breakfast should only include low glycemic index food that will deliver you all the nutrients and minerals you need, without the extra calories.

7. Drink Cold Liquids

It is highly recommended to drink cold liquids (be it water, unsweetened coffee, tea or juice) as opposed to warm liquids, simply because this will increase your metabolism and make you burn more calories. The mechanism of action is simple: your body will burn calories trying to heat up the liquid, so that it matches your body's temperature.

8. Get Enough Sleep

Last, but not least, rest is extremely important for burning fat and getting a slim body - make sure to get around 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night, as the lack of sleep can increase the levels of cortisol (stress hormone) and it can also make you feel hungry, which means that you will eat more than you are supposed to.

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17 Effective Tip to Get Rid Of The Rumen and Weight Loss

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:40:00 GMT

These are some tips from world-class expert, which helps with weight loss and hide the rumen. If you suffer from health problems, you should consult a doctor.

1) persevered exercise and abdominal exercises and walking are the best ways to treat the rumen.

2) Beware to begin road to get rid of the rumen, depending on diet only, without exercise, it's affected muscle weakness.

3) Avoid sitting and eating in front of the TV for a long time, it drives you to gorging on large amounts of food subconsciously.

4) Replaced cars and ride the elevator to walk and up the stairs.

5) Be sure to eat fresh vegetables such as parsley, radishes, celery, cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes, it gives you a sense of satiety and prevents you constipation.

6) Be sure to eat low-calorie fruit such as grapefruit, melons, apples, Be careful of grapes, figs, dates.

7) Stay away from eating pulp and Sudanese, nuts, chocolate and soda water.

8) Beware of fried foods and eating boiled or grilled, because the low ratio of fat to a minimum.

9) Beware intake of fat and fatty meats such as brain, liver, kebabs and preferably eating beef small.

10) Replacing sugar food alternatives to sugar in pharmacies such as saccharin and Suet Diet.

11) Avoid neglecting one of the three main meals in negligence meal may motivate you to eat the foods are more undesirable.

12) Of the elements of success in the treatment of rumen group therapy and compete with your home and your friends.

13) Sauna baths and massage are useless in treating the rumen may even lead to many health problems.

14) Do not take any herb to losing fat only after knowing the composition and dose effects and preferably under medical supervision.

15) Weight-loss drugs have side effects not take only under the supervision of a physician

16) Never use hormones and weight loss only after the laboratory tests and the doctor decides that.

17) Be careful going down gradually and avoid rumen get off quick, it could lead to many complications ..

Exercises on fast

Jumping rope for fat burning

For jumping rope certain specifications and standards must be followed to get the best result and avoid any injuries

Annexation your legs and feet

Bend your knees and elbows slightly

Catch the rope handle

Skip one jump with every cycle of the rope

Skip slowly rises from the ground and not more than 5 centimeters

If committed to these instructions, as well as exercise within 3 weeks, you will notice positive changes in your body and also in morale.

Here Is A Healthy Way to Lose Weight

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:09:00 GMT

Men with weight issues want to know the healthiest way to lose weight. Women want to know how they too can slim down and get a celebrity-like body. Parents, on the other hand, are frustrated about how fat their kids are and want to know how they can encourage and help their obese teens in losing weight.

It is everybody's desire to have a thin and fit body - a figure they can be proud of when they look in the mirror. They want to achieve their weight loss goals - look good, feel healthier and develop a sense of pride and self-esteem.

So what is the healthiest way to lose weight? Do you have to depend on fad diets to lose the fat?
Well, in this article, we are going to look at the healthiest way to lose weight.

When you plan on burning fat, you are faced with a lot of difficulties and weight loss may seem impossible to you, but reducing weight is easier than you think. There are many things you can do if you want to shed extra pounds and this article discusses some few weight loss tips you can follow to make your weight loss goals achievable and less stressful.

Given below are some tips to ensure a healthy weight loss.

Drink enough water: Many people confuse their thirst with hunger and instead of taking a glass of water to quench their thirst; they load their body with unnecessary calories. Drinking enough water is as well a healthy way to lose weight. You can choose to add some lemon juice to your water for extra flavor and besides, it will help you in your effort to burn fat.

Focus on what you add to your diet: Now, instead of focusing on the foods you get rid of; pay more attention to the foods you will be adding to your diet. Add more delicious, healthy fruits and vegetables to your diet. Experts recommend eating 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. It will give your body with the needed minerals and vitamins to shed extra weight. This way you will feel better and you are going to enjoy your food more than ever.

Add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet: A healthy way to lose weight is to add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet or increase the amount you eat. Fruits and vegetables don't contain too many calories, so you can eat as much as you want and feel full without worrying about calories. This can, however, help you to avoid snacking.

Stick to what works for you: When it comes to the topic of weight loss, there are a lot of information and weight loss methods out there and everybody has his or her opinion about what works and what doesn't work! What I will say is, we are all different and unique in our own ways. What works for me might not work for you. Find out what works for you and stick to that routine and it will help you lose weight fast.

Losing weight can be a little challenging, but it is not as hard as people might think. I believe this article has pointed out some useful fat loss tips you can follow to lose weight and maintain your ideal weight.

Got any weight loss tricks of your own to share? Do you have any healthy way to lose weight? What makes fat burning safe to you? Share in the comments. Don't forget to share this post with your friends.

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Exercise + Diet = Weight loss?

aminekhallil10@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:00:00 GMT

I've completed my first week at the Gym, now wondering if I am doing things right or not.
It would be great if you could give me some advice, I'm currently 17, 6 foot 1 in height and I weigh in at 230 pounds.
I'd like to lose about 30 pounds in a year.

Right now I go to the Gym every other day - roughly 3 times per week.

I use the Bike for 35 mins where I burn around 300 calories.

Then I use the Rowing Machine for 10 mins and I burn 100 calories

Followed by going on the treadmill for 20 mins where I burn about 150 calories

After that I do some Weights for around 15 mins.

For a Daily diet I try to keep it around 1500 calories

For Breakfast I have 2 pieces of rye bread.

For Lunch I have 2 Warburton Thins which are 100 calories each, accompanied by 2 slices of low fat cheese which are 60 calories each.

Lunch = 320 calories

For Dinner I tend to have meals that my Mother makes as I still go to College and live at home.

These are average and I would presume to be around the 500 calorie mark.

When I have been to the Gym I tend to have a Banana after and before.

If anybody could give me some advice on how to improve this for greater weight loss that would be very much so appreciated.

Thank you !

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