lundi 4 mai 2009
How I discovered the secret to
Hi, I am Ursula Knecht, I was born in Switzerland and had the privilege of growing up in a family that fostered healthy eating habits, and encouraged a great deal of physical activity.
It was no big surprise that health became my passion and specifically, physiotherapy. I became fascinated with movement, rehabilitation, heath, pain, the immune system and researching the cause and effect relationship.
What I have discovered over the years is that at a foundational level, everybody is dealing with similar problems. Finally I have found a series of co-dependencies involving nutrition, exercise and mindset that can impact on a person's health either positively or negatively. Through these discoveries, these brand new Solutions was born.
Do you know how common it is to feel tired and worn out?
Imagine having access to your own resources of abundant strength and energy. Imagine waking in the morning and feeling vital, alive and ready to start the day. Having the energy to perform at your best the whole day long.
Feeling vibrantly alive... Being energetic, alive and healthy...
Is this way of being possible for you? Or does it seem like something that only other people can have? Fortunately, this is much easier to learn than it looks at first.
How will it be for you to feel good about yourself and your body for a change?
So close your eyes and think for a moment about how your body would feel. Picture yourself being vibrantly healthy, energetic and taking action. You know that you have this ability within you, it is simply a matter of being shown how to access it.
I strongly believe that everybody has the right to be healthy and fit.
Mental and physical blockages can be released so that people can become free and full of life energy.
Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs." Source: Mario Andretti
Just imagine knowing simple but powerful tools to live a healthy lifestyle and accelerate your life energy. Whatever your aim is, everyone knows that consistent improvement is the key to great success. One of the main sources for developing my knowledge is working with clients from all walks of life tradespeople, housewives, the elderly right through to performance athletes, and corporate 'heavy weights', all of whom present a variety of health issues.
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Do you ask yourself: Why am I so tired ? Do you feel sometimes unmotivated, tired and lacking energy? I was tired and powerless until I discovered these secrets. Do you want a lifestyle lift? Do you want to know how to loose weight easily and lasting? Create the "Life Energy" you desire, right NOW! You deserve this opportunity to create the life You want! http://www.energetic-life-solutions.com Ursula @ energetic-life-solutions.com
It was no big surprise that health became my passion and specifically, physiotherapy. I became fascinated with movement, rehabilitation, heath, pain, the immune system and researching the cause and effect relationship.
What I have discovered over the years is that at a foundational level, everybody is dealing with similar problems. Finally I have found a series of co-dependencies involving nutrition, exercise and mindset that can impact on a person's health either positively or negatively. Through these discoveries, these brand new Solutions was born.
Do you know how common it is to feel tired and worn out?
Imagine having access to your own resources of abundant strength and energy. Imagine waking in the morning and feeling vital, alive and ready to start the day. Having the energy to perform at your best the whole day long.
Feeling vibrantly alive... Being energetic, alive and healthy...
Is this way of being possible for you? Or does it seem like something that only other people can have? Fortunately, this is much easier to learn than it looks at first.
How will it be for you to feel good about yourself and your body for a change?
So close your eyes and think for a moment about how your body would feel. Picture yourself being vibrantly healthy, energetic and taking action. You know that you have this ability within you, it is simply a matter of being shown how to access it.
I strongly believe that everybody has the right to be healthy and fit.
Mental and physical blockages can be released so that people can become free and full of life energy.
Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs." Source: Mario Andretti
Just imagine knowing simple but powerful tools to live a healthy lifestyle and accelerate your life energy. Whatever your aim is, everyone knows that consistent improvement is the key to great success. One of the main sources for developing my knowledge is working with clients from all walks of life tradespeople, housewives, the elderly right through to performance athletes, and corporate 'heavy weights', all of whom present a variety of health issues.
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Do you ask yourself: Why am I so tired ? Do you feel sometimes unmotivated, tired and lacking energy? I was tired and powerless until I discovered these secrets. Do you want a lifestyle lift? Do you want to know how to loose weight easily and lasting? Create the "Life Energy" you desire, right NOW! You deserve this opportunity to create the life You want! http://www.energetic-life-solutions.com Ursula @ energetic-life-solutions.com
mardi 21 avril 2009
The 2 Pounds Per Week Rule - And How To Burn Fat Faster
Why do you always hear that 2 pounds a week is the maximum you should lose? If you train hard while watching calories carefully shouldn't you be able to lose more weight without losing muscle or damaging your health? What if you want to lose fat faster? How do you explain the fast weight losses on The Biggest Loser? With the diet marketplace flooded with rapid weight loss claims, these questions need and deserve some honest answers. Want to know where that 2 pounds per week rule comes from and what it really takes to burn more than 2 pounds of fat per week? Read on.
The truth is, two pounds is not the maximum you can safely lose in a week. That's only a general recommendation and a good benchmark for setting weekly goals. It's also sensible and realistic because it's based on average or typical results.
The actual amount of fat you can lose depends on many factors. For example, the more body fat you carry, the more likely you'll be to safely lose more than two pounds per week. Therefore, we could individualize our guideline by recommending a goal of 1-2 lbs of fat per week or up to 1% of your total weight. If you weighed 300 that would be 3 lbs per week.
Weight loss is somewhat meaningless unless you also talk about body composition; the fat to muscle ratio, as well as water weight. Ask any wrestler about fast weight loss and he'll tell you things like, "I cut 10 lbs overnight to make a weight class. It was easy - I just sweated it off."
You've also probably seen people that went on some extreme induction program or a lemon water fast for the first week and dropped an enormous amount of weight. But you can bet that a lot of that weight was water and lean tissue and you can bet those people put the weight right back on.
Why do you hear so many diet and fitness professionals insist on 2 lbs a week max? Well, aside from the fact that it's a recommendation in government health guidelines and in position statements of most nutrition and exercise organizations, it's just math. The math is based on what's practical given the number of calories an average person burns in a day and how much food someone can reasonably cut in a day.
Can you lose more than 2 lbs of fat in a week? Yes, although it's easier in the beginning. It gets harder as your diet progresses. How do you do it? My rule is, extraordinary results require extraordinary efforts. An extraordinary effort means a particularly strict diet, and burning more calories through training because you can only cut food intake so much before you're starving and suffering from severe hunger.
Simply put, you need a bigger calorie deficit.
If you have a 2500 calorie daily maintenance level, and you want to drop 3 lbs of fat per week with diet alone, you'd need a huge daily deficit of 1500 calories, which would equate to eating only 1000 calories per day. You would lose weight rapidly for as long as you could maintain that deficit (although it would slow down over time). Most people aren't going to last long on so little food and they often end with a period of binge eating. It's not practical (or fun) to cut calories so much and it could be unhealthy.
The alternative is to train for hours and hours a day, literally. People ask me, "Tom, how is it possible for the Biggest Loser contestants to lose so much fat? First of all they're not measuring body fat, only body weight. Then you have the high starting body weights and large water weight loss in the beginning. After that, just do the math - they're training hours a day to create a huge calorie deficit.
But without the trainers, dieticians, teammates, a national audience and all that prize money, do you think they'd be motivated and accountable enough to do that amount and intensity of exercise in the real world? Would it even be possible if they had a job and family? Not likely. It's not practical to do that much exercise, and it's not practical to cut your calories below a 1000 a day and remain compliant. If you manage to achieve the latter, it's very difficult not to regain the weight afterwards for a variety of physiological and psychological reasons.
Trainers are becoming more inventive these days in coming up with high intensity workouts that burn a lot of calories and really give the metabolism a boost. This can help speed up fat loss. But as you begin to use higher intensity workouts, you have to start being on guard for overtraining or overuse injuries. That's why strict nutrition with an aggressive calorie deficit is going to have to be a major part of any fast fat loss strategy. Unfortunately, very low calorie dieting has its own risks in the way of lean tissue loss, slower metabolism, hunger, and weight relapse.
My approach to long term weight control is to lose weight slowly and patiently and follow a nutrition plan that's well balanced between lean protein, healthy fats and natural carbs and doesn't demonize any entire food group. To lose fat, you simply create a caloric deficit by burning more and eating less while keeping the nutrient density of those calories as high as possible.
But to achieve the extraordinary goals such as photo-shoot-ready, super-low body fat or faster than average fat loss, while minimizing the risks, I often turn to a stricter cyclical low carb diet for brief "peaking" programs. I explain this method in my e-book Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle (it's my "phase III" or "competition" diet).
The cyclical aspect of the diet means that after three to six days of an aggressive calorie deficit, you take a high calorie / high carb day to re-feed the body and re-stimulate the metabolism. Essentially, this helps reduce the starvation signals your body is receiving. It's also psychological break which helps improve compliance and prevent relapse.
The higher protein intake can help prevent muscle loss and curb hunger. Protein also helps ramp up dietary thermogenesis. A high intake of greens, fibrous vegetables and low calorie fruits can help tip the energy balance equation in your favor as those foods are low in calorie density and some of the calories in the fiber are not metabolizable. Healthy fats are added in adequate quantities, while the calorie-dense simple sugars and starchy carbs are kept to a minimum except on reefed days and around intense workouts.
In my experience, a high protein, reduced carb approach in conjunction with weights and cardio can help maximize fat loss - both for increasing speed of fat loss and particularly for getting rid of the last stubborn fat. But always bear in mind that the faster fat loss is a result of the larger calorie deficit, not some type of "low carb magic." If your diet was high in natural carbs but you were able to maintain the same large calorie deficit, the results would be similar.
It's also vital to know that there's no magic in faster fat loss, just math. All the new-fangled dietary manipulations and high intensity training programs that really do help increase the speed of fat loss all come full circle to the calorie balance equation in the end, even if they claim their method works for other reasons and they don't mention calories at all.
Faster fat loss IS possible. My question is, are you willing to tolerate the hunger, low calories and high exercise? Do you have the work ethic? Do you have the dietary restraint necessary to stop yourself from binging and putting the weight back on when that aggressive diet is over? Or would you rather do it in a more moderate way where you're not killing yourself, but instead you're making slow and steady lifestyle changes and taking off 1-2 lbs of pure fat per week, while keeping all your hard-earned muscle?
Remember, 1-2 pounds per week is 50-100 pounds in a year. Is that really so slow or is that an astounding transformation? You don't gain 50-100 pounds overnight, so why expect to take it off overnight? Personally, I think short-term thinking and the pursuit of quick fixes are the worst diseases of our generation.
If you want a "results not typical" fat loss transformation, it can be done and it may be a perfectly appropriate short-term goal for the savvy and sophisticated fitness enthusiast. It's your call. But when you set your goals, it might be wise to remember that old fable of the tortoise and the hare, and buyer beware if you go shopping for a fast weight loss program in today's shady marketplace.
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Tom Venuto is a natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, fat loss expert and author of the best seller, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat Burning Secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and increase your metabolism without drugs or supplements, by visiting http://www.BurnTheFat.com
The truth is, two pounds is not the maximum you can safely lose in a week. That's only a general recommendation and a good benchmark for setting weekly goals. It's also sensible and realistic because it's based on average or typical results.
The actual amount of fat you can lose depends on many factors. For example, the more body fat you carry, the more likely you'll be to safely lose more than two pounds per week. Therefore, we could individualize our guideline by recommending a goal of 1-2 lbs of fat per week or up to 1% of your total weight. If you weighed 300 that would be 3 lbs per week.
Weight loss is somewhat meaningless unless you also talk about body composition; the fat to muscle ratio, as well as water weight. Ask any wrestler about fast weight loss and he'll tell you things like, "I cut 10 lbs overnight to make a weight class. It was easy - I just sweated it off."
You've also probably seen people that went on some extreme induction program or a lemon water fast for the first week and dropped an enormous amount of weight. But you can bet that a lot of that weight was water and lean tissue and you can bet those people put the weight right back on.
Why do you hear so many diet and fitness professionals insist on 2 lbs a week max? Well, aside from the fact that it's a recommendation in government health guidelines and in position statements of most nutrition and exercise organizations, it's just math. The math is based on what's practical given the number of calories an average person burns in a day and how much food someone can reasonably cut in a day.
Can you lose more than 2 lbs of fat in a week? Yes, although it's easier in the beginning. It gets harder as your diet progresses. How do you do it? My rule is, extraordinary results require extraordinary efforts. An extraordinary effort means a particularly strict diet, and burning more calories through training because you can only cut food intake so much before you're starving and suffering from severe hunger.
Simply put, you need a bigger calorie deficit.
If you have a 2500 calorie daily maintenance level, and you want to drop 3 lbs of fat per week with diet alone, you'd need a huge daily deficit of 1500 calories, which would equate to eating only 1000 calories per day. You would lose weight rapidly for as long as you could maintain that deficit (although it would slow down over time). Most people aren't going to last long on so little food and they often end with a period of binge eating. It's not practical (or fun) to cut calories so much and it could be unhealthy.
The alternative is to train for hours and hours a day, literally. People ask me, "Tom, how is it possible for the Biggest Loser contestants to lose so much fat? First of all they're not measuring body fat, only body weight. Then you have the high starting body weights and large water weight loss in the beginning. After that, just do the math - they're training hours a day to create a huge calorie deficit.
But without the trainers, dieticians, teammates, a national audience and all that prize money, do you think they'd be motivated and accountable enough to do that amount and intensity of exercise in the real world? Would it even be possible if they had a job and family? Not likely. It's not practical to do that much exercise, and it's not practical to cut your calories below a 1000 a day and remain compliant. If you manage to achieve the latter, it's very difficult not to regain the weight afterwards for a variety of physiological and psychological reasons.
Trainers are becoming more inventive these days in coming up with high intensity workouts that burn a lot of calories and really give the metabolism a boost. This can help speed up fat loss. But as you begin to use higher intensity workouts, you have to start being on guard for overtraining or overuse injuries. That's why strict nutrition with an aggressive calorie deficit is going to have to be a major part of any fast fat loss strategy. Unfortunately, very low calorie dieting has its own risks in the way of lean tissue loss, slower metabolism, hunger, and weight relapse.
My approach to long term weight control is to lose weight slowly and patiently and follow a nutrition plan that's well balanced between lean protein, healthy fats and natural carbs and doesn't demonize any entire food group. To lose fat, you simply create a caloric deficit by burning more and eating less while keeping the nutrient density of those calories as high as possible.
But to achieve the extraordinary goals such as photo-shoot-ready, super-low body fat or faster than average fat loss, while minimizing the risks, I often turn to a stricter cyclical low carb diet for brief "peaking" programs. I explain this method in my e-book Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle (it's my "phase III" or "competition" diet).
The cyclical aspect of the diet means that after three to six days of an aggressive calorie deficit, you take a high calorie / high carb day to re-feed the body and re-stimulate the metabolism. Essentially, this helps reduce the starvation signals your body is receiving. It's also psychological break which helps improve compliance and prevent relapse.
The higher protein intake can help prevent muscle loss and curb hunger. Protein also helps ramp up dietary thermogenesis. A high intake of greens, fibrous vegetables and low calorie fruits can help tip the energy balance equation in your favor as those foods are low in calorie density and some of the calories in the fiber are not metabolizable. Healthy fats are added in adequate quantities, while the calorie-dense simple sugars and starchy carbs are kept to a minimum except on reefed days and around intense workouts.
In my experience, a high protein, reduced carb approach in conjunction with weights and cardio can help maximize fat loss - both for increasing speed of fat loss and particularly for getting rid of the last stubborn fat. But always bear in mind that the faster fat loss is a result of the larger calorie deficit, not some type of "low carb magic." If your diet was high in natural carbs but you were able to maintain the same large calorie deficit, the results would be similar.
It's also vital to know that there's no magic in faster fat loss, just math. All the new-fangled dietary manipulations and high intensity training programs that really do help increase the speed of fat loss all come full circle to the calorie balance equation in the end, even if they claim their method works for other reasons and they don't mention calories at all.
Faster fat loss IS possible. My question is, are you willing to tolerate the hunger, low calories and high exercise? Do you have the work ethic? Do you have the dietary restraint necessary to stop yourself from binging and putting the weight back on when that aggressive diet is over? Or would you rather do it in a more moderate way where you're not killing yourself, but instead you're making slow and steady lifestyle changes and taking off 1-2 lbs of pure fat per week, while keeping all your hard-earned muscle?
Remember, 1-2 pounds per week is 50-100 pounds in a year. Is that really so slow or is that an astounding transformation? You don't gain 50-100 pounds overnight, so why expect to take it off overnight? Personally, I think short-term thinking and the pursuit of quick fixes are the worst diseases of our generation.
If you want a "results not typical" fat loss transformation, it can be done and it may be a perfectly appropriate short-term goal for the savvy and sophisticated fitness enthusiast. It's your call. But when you set your goals, it might be wise to remember that old fable of the tortoise and the hare, and buyer beware if you go shopping for a fast weight loss program in today's shady marketplace.
----------------------------------------------------
Tom Venuto is a natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, fat loss expert and author of the best seller, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat Burning Secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and increase your metabolism without drugs or supplements, by visiting http://www.BurnTheFat.com
How liquid calories may be making you fat, even your favorite protein drinks
So far, at least 7 scientific studies have provided strong evidence that energy containing beverages (i.e., "liquid calories") do not properly activate the satiety mechanisms in the body and brain and do not satisfy the appetite as well as food in solid form.
Translation: Drinking your calories can make you fat.
Epidemiological research also supports a positive association between calorie-containing beverage consumption and increased body weight or body mass index.
The primary source of liquid calories in the American Diet is carbohydrate, namely soda. New research now suggests that soda may not be the only culprit.
Now running a close second are specialty and dessert coffees. Did you know that a 16 ounce Frappucino can contain 500 calories or even more! That's one-third of a typical female's daily calorie intake while on a fat loss program.
A recent study at Purdue University published in the International Journal of Obesity set out to learn even more about this bodyfat - liquid calories relationship.
Researchers compared solid and beverage forms of foods composed primarily of carbohydrate, fat or protein in order to document the independent effect of food form in foods with different dominant macronutrient sources.
Based on previous research, some experts have recommended targeting specific beverages as being worse than others. High fructose corn syrup and soda has been singled out the most and you've probably seen that yourself in the news.
There's no question that soda has been on top of the hit list for some time now, by virtue of the amounts and frequency of consumption alone.
However, this recent study says that from a pure energy balance perspective, we should be cautious about ALL liquid calories, not just soda and not just carbohydrates!
Fruit juice for example, appears to be an obvious improvement over soda, so many people have swapped out their soda for fruit juice. However, when fruit juice is compared to an equal amount of calories from whole fruit, the whole fruit satisfies appetite better (largely due to the bulk and fiber content), and so you tend to eat fewer calories for the day.
[On an interesting side note, soup does not seem to apply; soup has higher satiety value than calorie containing beverages, possibly for mere cognitive reasons.]
If you were to meticulously track your calories from beverages and you made sure that your calories remained the same for the day, whether liquid or solid, there would probably be little or no difference in your body composition.
But that's not what usually happens in free-living humans. Most people do not accurately track or report their caloric intake. Our mistake is that we tend to drink calories IN ADDITION TO our usual food intake, not instead of it.
Men are especially guilty of this when they drink alcohol - Men tend to drink AND eat, while women tend to drink INSTEAD OF eating.
This new research found that with all three macronutrients
- protein, carbs or fat - daily calorie intake was significantly greater when the beverage form was consumed as compared to the solid.
Yes, it's true! Even protein drinks did not satisfy the appetite the way that protein foods did!
While you would think that protein drinks are purely a good thing, because protein foods have been proven to reduce appetite and increase satiety, if you turn a solid protein food into a protein drink, it loses its appetite suppressive properties in the same way that happens when you turn fruit into fruit juice.
[NOTE: After weight training workouts, liquid nutrition may have benefits that outweigh any downside, especially on muscle-gaining programs]
Why do liquid calories fail to elicit the same response as whole foods? reasons include:
* high calorie density * lower satiety value * More calories ingested in short period of time * lower demand for oral processing * shorter gastrointestinal transit times * energy in beverages has greater bioaccessibility and bioavailability * mechanisms may include cognitive, orosensory, digestive, metabolic, endocrine and neural influences (human appetite is a complex thing!!!)
Last but not least, nowhere in our history have our ancestors had access to large amounts of liquid calories. Alcohol may have been around as far back as several thousand years BC, but even that is a blip on the evolutionary calendar of humanity.
As a result, our genetic code has never developed the physiological mechanisms to properly register the caloric content in liquids the way it does when you eat, chew and swallow whole foods.
Bottom line: This study suggests that we shouldn't just target one type of liquid calories such as soda. If you're trying to beat body fat, it's wise to limit all types of liquid calories and eat whole foods as much as possible.
Start by ditching the soda. Then ditch the high calorie dessert coffees. Then cut back on the alcohol. From there, be cautious even about milk, juice and protein drinks. Drink water or tea instead, or limited amounts of black coffee - without all the high calorie extras.
If you do consume any beverages that contain calories, be sure to account for those calories meticulously and be sure you don't drink them in addition to your usual food intake, but in place of an equal amount of food calories. Remember, those protein shakes you might be drinking are called "meal replacements" not "free calories!"
For many years, I have suggested focusing primarily on whole foods during fat loss programs rather than liquids, even protein shakes. Unlike so many other fat reduction programs, my Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle system does not require any kind of liquid meal replacement or protein drinks and I don't sell supplements or diet drinks. I'm here to help educate you and millions of others about the realities of body fat loss.
We now have even more scientific data that confirms what Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle philosophy has been teaching all along.
----------------------------------------------------
Tom Venuto is a natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, fat loss expert and author of the best seller, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat Burning Secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and increase your metabolism without drugs or supplements, by visiting http://www.BurnTheFat.com
Translation: Drinking your calories can make you fat.
Epidemiological research also supports a positive association between calorie-containing beverage consumption and increased body weight or body mass index.
The primary source of liquid calories in the American Diet is carbohydrate, namely soda. New research now suggests that soda may not be the only culprit.
Now running a close second are specialty and dessert coffees. Did you know that a 16 ounce Frappucino can contain 500 calories or even more! That's one-third of a typical female's daily calorie intake while on a fat loss program.
A recent study at Purdue University published in the International Journal of Obesity set out to learn even more about this bodyfat - liquid calories relationship.
Researchers compared solid and beverage forms of foods composed primarily of carbohydrate, fat or protein in order to document the independent effect of food form in foods with different dominant macronutrient sources.
Based on previous research, some experts have recommended targeting specific beverages as being worse than others. High fructose corn syrup and soda has been singled out the most and you've probably seen that yourself in the news.
There's no question that soda has been on top of the hit list for some time now, by virtue of the amounts and frequency of consumption alone.
However, this recent study says that from a pure energy balance perspective, we should be cautious about ALL liquid calories, not just soda and not just carbohydrates!
Fruit juice for example, appears to be an obvious improvement over soda, so many people have swapped out their soda for fruit juice. However, when fruit juice is compared to an equal amount of calories from whole fruit, the whole fruit satisfies appetite better (largely due to the bulk and fiber content), and so you tend to eat fewer calories for the day.
[On an interesting side note, soup does not seem to apply; soup has higher satiety value than calorie containing beverages, possibly for mere cognitive reasons.]
If you were to meticulously track your calories from beverages and you made sure that your calories remained the same for the day, whether liquid or solid, there would probably be little or no difference in your body composition.
But that's not what usually happens in free-living humans. Most people do not accurately track or report their caloric intake. Our mistake is that we tend to drink calories IN ADDITION TO our usual food intake, not instead of it.
Men are especially guilty of this when they drink alcohol - Men tend to drink AND eat, while women tend to drink INSTEAD OF eating.
This new research found that with all three macronutrients
- protein, carbs or fat - daily calorie intake was significantly greater when the beverage form was consumed as compared to the solid.
Yes, it's true! Even protein drinks did not satisfy the appetite the way that protein foods did!
While you would think that protein drinks are purely a good thing, because protein foods have been proven to reduce appetite and increase satiety, if you turn a solid protein food into a protein drink, it loses its appetite suppressive properties in the same way that happens when you turn fruit into fruit juice.
[NOTE: After weight training workouts, liquid nutrition may have benefits that outweigh any downside, especially on muscle-gaining programs]
Why do liquid calories fail to elicit the same response as whole foods? reasons include:
* high calorie density * lower satiety value * More calories ingested in short period of time * lower demand for oral processing * shorter gastrointestinal transit times * energy in beverages has greater bioaccessibility and bioavailability * mechanisms may include cognitive, orosensory, digestive, metabolic, endocrine and neural influences (human appetite is a complex thing!!!)
Last but not least, nowhere in our history have our ancestors had access to large amounts of liquid calories. Alcohol may have been around as far back as several thousand years BC, but even that is a blip on the evolutionary calendar of humanity.
As a result, our genetic code has never developed the physiological mechanisms to properly register the caloric content in liquids the way it does when you eat, chew and swallow whole foods.
Bottom line: This study suggests that we shouldn't just target one type of liquid calories such as soda. If you're trying to beat body fat, it's wise to limit all types of liquid calories and eat whole foods as much as possible.
Start by ditching the soda. Then ditch the high calorie dessert coffees. Then cut back on the alcohol. From there, be cautious even about milk, juice and protein drinks. Drink water or tea instead, or limited amounts of black coffee - without all the high calorie extras.
If you do consume any beverages that contain calories, be sure to account for those calories meticulously and be sure you don't drink them in addition to your usual food intake, but in place of an equal amount of food calories. Remember, those protein shakes you might be drinking are called "meal replacements" not "free calories!"
For many years, I have suggested focusing primarily on whole foods during fat loss programs rather than liquids, even protein shakes. Unlike so many other fat reduction programs, my Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle system does not require any kind of liquid meal replacement or protein drinks and I don't sell supplements or diet drinks. I'm here to help educate you and millions of others about the realities of body fat loss.
We now have even more scientific data that confirms what Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle philosophy has been teaching all along.
----------------------------------------------------
Tom Venuto is a natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, fat loss expert and author of the best seller, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat Burning Secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and increase your metabolism without drugs or supplements, by visiting http://www.BurnTheFat.com
jeudi 26 mars 2009
Diet And Obesity
Words like "dieting", "low fat" and "low carbs" are scary to most of us. It is because almost all of us think that that the key to healthy living is an outcome of rigorous dieting, where you are asked to strictly adhere to the low carbs and low fat diets.
As a result, in an attempt to lose weight you blindly follow the footsteps of people who never miss a chance to mislead you. Moreover, every new day a diet plan is being introduced and that claims to be better than the previous ones. As a result you get confused and are unable to understand which plan you should follow inorder to lose weight rapidly.
As you proceed with this article, you'll get to see a list of food items that you need to avoid for putting an end to your problem. The term "dieting" is more prevalent among obese individuals and children who are desperate to shed those extra pounds of theirs!
The problems associated with obesity are not restricted to one and may even prove to be fatal at times. Obesity restricts individual from enjoying a social life. In addition to it, obese people even find difficulty in moving about freely. Both these factors may create an adverse effect on the individual thereby leading him to depression.
Hypertension and diabetes are the two severe medical conditions associated with obesity. Obese people run a greater risk of suffering from heart disease, which in turn may lead to dire consequences at times. With time, obesity has become more prevalent in children in comparison to the adults.
This particular condition often leads a kid to an uncomfortable position in the society. Forcing your kids to adhere to a strict diet plan may be a difficult task; instead what you can do is make him familiar with activities of his choice. Your child will willingly perform the activities and will also shed a few pounds in the process. You may also seek advice from a medical practitioner if your kid suffers from the below mentioned symptoms:
Depression. Consuming several helpings at meals. Not maintaining a specific time gap in between his meals. Feeling hesitant in meeting other children. Eating junk foods in excessive quantity.
You must be still in doubt about the effectiveness of dieting on obese people. Well, simply follow the suggestions mentioned here and see the result for yourself! You need to choose the right foods that will help you in losing those extra pounds.
But before that, you need to put a stop to the habit of devouring unhealthy foods in between your meals. Foods that are high in fat content should be avoided. Avoid going in for soft drinks, fruit juices, chips etc.
By now you must have been familiar with the problems associated with obesity and how it can affect your health adversely. The hazardous effects of obesity on children must have also been clear to you. So, go on choose the right foods and put an end to your worries!
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Alex Fyfe is an expert in the area of health & Fitness and has published numerous documents which can be seen various article sites and on http://www.alexfyfe.com . If you need help with dieting check out http://www.fitteryounow.com .
As a result, in an attempt to lose weight you blindly follow the footsteps of people who never miss a chance to mislead you. Moreover, every new day a diet plan is being introduced and that claims to be better than the previous ones. As a result you get confused and are unable to understand which plan you should follow inorder to lose weight rapidly.
As you proceed with this article, you'll get to see a list of food items that you need to avoid for putting an end to your problem. The term "dieting" is more prevalent among obese individuals and children who are desperate to shed those extra pounds of theirs!
The problems associated with obesity are not restricted to one and may even prove to be fatal at times. Obesity restricts individual from enjoying a social life. In addition to it, obese people even find difficulty in moving about freely. Both these factors may create an adverse effect on the individual thereby leading him to depression.
Hypertension and diabetes are the two severe medical conditions associated with obesity. Obese people run a greater risk of suffering from heart disease, which in turn may lead to dire consequences at times. With time, obesity has become more prevalent in children in comparison to the adults.
This particular condition often leads a kid to an uncomfortable position in the society. Forcing your kids to adhere to a strict diet plan may be a difficult task; instead what you can do is make him familiar with activities of his choice. Your child will willingly perform the activities and will also shed a few pounds in the process. You may also seek advice from a medical practitioner if your kid suffers from the below mentioned symptoms:
Depression. Consuming several helpings at meals. Not maintaining a specific time gap in between his meals. Feeling hesitant in meeting other children. Eating junk foods in excessive quantity.
You must be still in doubt about the effectiveness of dieting on obese people. Well, simply follow the suggestions mentioned here and see the result for yourself! You need to choose the right foods that will help you in losing those extra pounds.
But before that, you need to put a stop to the habit of devouring unhealthy foods in between your meals. Foods that are high in fat content should be avoided. Avoid going in for soft drinks, fruit juices, chips etc.
By now you must have been familiar with the problems associated with obesity and how it can affect your health adversely. The hazardous effects of obesity on children must have also been clear to you. So, go on choose the right foods and put an end to your worries!
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Alex Fyfe is an expert in the area of health & Fitness and has published numerous documents which can be seen various article sites and on http://www.alexfyfe.com . If you need help with dieting check out http://www.fitteryounow.com .
Diet Friend Or Foe
Women who have similar kind of thoughts about men, careers, cosmetics, shoes etc. support each other and maintain amity between them. But sometimes when you are practicing a diet you may not get the same level of support from your friend. Her attitude towards your diet, nutrition and fitness programs may de-motivate you and keep you away from weight loss goals. When it comes to choose your nutritional plans don't just jump with your friend's choice. Rather choose according to the requirement of your body's and don't compromise with your health and weight loss program.
Many people are crazy about diets and always keep on talking about weight loss, fitness programs and come up with long speeches about eating the right kind of food. In real, if you investigate you will find that she does nothing for weight loss. But still she talks a lot about her food, fitness and dieting. Its better not to feed their bogus passion by encouraging her for further talks but instead you can change the topic of discussion. You can talk about something like shoes rather than talking about diets and weight loss. This will help you to curtail the negative energy and will ensure you to focus on your weight loss goals.
Few people might have all the knowledge about weight loss regimes and techniques. She might know that how much calories are there are in twenty peanuts and the time you will have to spend on your treadmill to work out the extra calories. Although they have vast knowledge sometimes they forget what is good for them. You may find people practicing strict schedules and are obsessed with weight loss regimes. Try to help them from such life threatening fascinations. These kinds of strict practices can lead to life threatening disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Instead of encouraging her with these practices advice her to seek immediate help and not to ever participate in these malpractices because it's danger levels.
Suppose one of your friends is a real foodie who loves to have junk food items, nothing can really keep away from having junk stuffs; she is far from doing exercise, besides she smokes a lot. Now what to do with her? If you are a real friend and want her to be good and healthy then try to take the chance for occasional indulgence with her like sharing an ice cream or French fries with her. If she is your one of the best friend who meets you regularly then you must decide carefully about how to change her way of thinking instead of following her unhealthy methods. The process, which your friend is following, is not actually the way to be on a diet. Diets are for shedding the extra calories from body and help to maintain a body in a healthy state. Diets practiced in an obsessive way when becomes threatening to life must be stopped immediately and if possible proper medical attention to be provided to the person.
Numbers of diet plans are available now in the market. Many diets have become the latest trends and people follow them religiously in order to attain the perfect shape. These trendy and fashionable diets are known as fad diets, which are only a temporary solution for a lifelong long problem of obesity. Instead of going for a fad diet, plan your weight loss programs carefully according to the requirement of your body. The diet plan, which you will prepare, must tackle the energy balance equation and the calories of the body. Instead of choosing the fad diet recommended by your friend its better to consult a trained dietician who can tell you whether this particular diet plan is a friend or a foe to your body.
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Alex Fyfe is an expert in the area of health & Fitness and has published numerous documents which can be seen various article sites and on http://www.alexfyfe.com . If you need help with dieting check out http://www.fitteryounow.com .
Many people are crazy about diets and always keep on talking about weight loss, fitness programs and come up with long speeches about eating the right kind of food. In real, if you investigate you will find that she does nothing for weight loss. But still she talks a lot about her food, fitness and dieting. Its better not to feed their bogus passion by encouraging her for further talks but instead you can change the topic of discussion. You can talk about something like shoes rather than talking about diets and weight loss. This will help you to curtail the negative energy and will ensure you to focus on your weight loss goals.
Few people might have all the knowledge about weight loss regimes and techniques. She might know that how much calories are there are in twenty peanuts and the time you will have to spend on your treadmill to work out the extra calories. Although they have vast knowledge sometimes they forget what is good for them. You may find people practicing strict schedules and are obsessed with weight loss regimes. Try to help them from such life threatening fascinations. These kinds of strict practices can lead to life threatening disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Instead of encouraging her with these practices advice her to seek immediate help and not to ever participate in these malpractices because it's danger levels.
Suppose one of your friends is a real foodie who loves to have junk food items, nothing can really keep away from having junk stuffs; she is far from doing exercise, besides she smokes a lot. Now what to do with her? If you are a real friend and want her to be good and healthy then try to take the chance for occasional indulgence with her like sharing an ice cream or French fries with her. If she is your one of the best friend who meets you regularly then you must decide carefully about how to change her way of thinking instead of following her unhealthy methods. The process, which your friend is following, is not actually the way to be on a diet. Diets are for shedding the extra calories from body and help to maintain a body in a healthy state. Diets practiced in an obsessive way when becomes threatening to life must be stopped immediately and if possible proper medical attention to be provided to the person.
Numbers of diet plans are available now in the market. Many diets have become the latest trends and people follow them religiously in order to attain the perfect shape. These trendy and fashionable diets are known as fad diets, which are only a temporary solution for a lifelong long problem of obesity. Instead of going for a fad diet, plan your weight loss programs carefully according to the requirement of your body. The diet plan, which you will prepare, must tackle the energy balance equation and the calories of the body. Instead of choosing the fad diet recommended by your friend its better to consult a trained dietician who can tell you whether this particular diet plan is a friend or a foe to your body.
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Alex Fyfe is an expert in the area of health & Fitness and has published numerous documents which can be seen various article sites and on http://www.alexfyfe.com . If you need help with dieting check out http://www.fitteryounow.com .
Detox Diet
The short form of detoxification is 'detox', the term detoxification states about a process, which eliminates or neutralizes the toxin elements from the body. The toxin elements are the harmful materials for the body tissues, which get transferred to the excretory system of the body because of detoxification. From there these toxins pass out in the form of urine and stool.
The toxin materials are produced by normal functions of the body like when the body breaks proteins it produces ammonia, which is a form of toxin material. Other external sources of toxin materials are pesticides, pollution, food additives, heavy metals etc. To eliminate all these environmental or dietary toxin materials from body there are certain diets and herbs based on the term detox. Generally, the detox diets are short-term diets, which suggest foods containing vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients and reject any chemical based foods. The diets also recommends more drinking of water and high fiber foods as they help to eliminate the toxin materials from the body increasing the frequency of urination and bowel movements.
According to many recent researches, the human body intake consists of many unwanted chemicals through foods, water and even from the environment and these chemicals gets deposited in the fat cells. The foods we eat don't have the capability to detoxify these chemicals as they lack certain nutrients. This results , in hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency and with inefficient metabolism in the body. The symptoms of these abnormalities include fatigue, poor skin, indigestion, bad breaths and muscle cramps. A detox diet includes the nutrients, which helps to detoxify the chemicals from the body. After using the detox diet, many people report about improved energy, high metabolism, clearer skin and regular bowel movements. Detox diet provides a type of primary care to all the illness, which are caused due to presence of toxic chemicals in the body.
Detox diets is a combination of special diets of herbs and supplements, which also includes exercise, hydrotherapy, breathing techniques and sauna therapy. It is better not to choose the controversial methods like fasting, liver flush and colon hydrotherapy. Rather those who are new to this diet plan the experts suggest them to go for the simple detox diet plan. The basic objective of the detox diets is to detoxify certain organs of the body like kidneys, liver, lungs, skin and the lymph system. Other diet programs can be customized according to individual needs. Experts recommend detox diet a couple of times in a year. Sometimes the alternative practitioners propose less restrictive diets after the detox diet so that the individual can ease back to normal health. However, few people continue to live upon fruits & vegetables even after the detox diet.
After you have initiated the detox diet, within few days you may experience some side effects like headaches and diarrhea. In few people constipation is common because of intake of excess fiber while others may suffer from irritability, tiredness, acne, hunger and weight loss. Please note that when the detox diet is continued for a long time an individual may experience nutritional deficiencies like calcium and protein. So consult your practitioner before continuing the detox diet.
According to many critics of detox diet, humans have the ability to detoxify the harmful chemicals of the body and there is no such real need of detox diet. They even think that there is no particular evidence of the working of detox diet. Although there are few pros & cons of detox diet but people who have been benefited, praises this diet to be the best method to eliminate the toxin elements from our body, which prevents various serious ailments.
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Alex Fyfe is an expert in the area of health & Fitness and has published numerous documents which can be seen various article sites and on http://www.alexfyfe.com . If you need help with dieting check out http://www.fitteryounow.com .
The toxin materials are produced by normal functions of the body like when the body breaks proteins it produces ammonia, which is a form of toxin material. Other external sources of toxin materials are pesticides, pollution, food additives, heavy metals etc. To eliminate all these environmental or dietary toxin materials from body there are certain diets and herbs based on the term detox. Generally, the detox diets are short-term diets, which suggest foods containing vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients and reject any chemical based foods. The diets also recommends more drinking of water and high fiber foods as they help to eliminate the toxin materials from the body increasing the frequency of urination and bowel movements.
According to many recent researches, the human body intake consists of many unwanted chemicals through foods, water and even from the environment and these chemicals gets deposited in the fat cells. The foods we eat don't have the capability to detoxify these chemicals as they lack certain nutrients. This results , in hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency and with inefficient metabolism in the body. The symptoms of these abnormalities include fatigue, poor skin, indigestion, bad breaths and muscle cramps. A detox diet includes the nutrients, which helps to detoxify the chemicals from the body. After using the detox diet, many people report about improved energy, high metabolism, clearer skin and regular bowel movements. Detox diet provides a type of primary care to all the illness, which are caused due to presence of toxic chemicals in the body.
Detox diets is a combination of special diets of herbs and supplements, which also includes exercise, hydrotherapy, breathing techniques and sauna therapy. It is better not to choose the controversial methods like fasting, liver flush and colon hydrotherapy. Rather those who are new to this diet plan the experts suggest them to go for the simple detox diet plan. The basic objective of the detox diets is to detoxify certain organs of the body like kidneys, liver, lungs, skin and the lymph system. Other diet programs can be customized according to individual needs. Experts recommend detox diet a couple of times in a year. Sometimes the alternative practitioners propose less restrictive diets after the detox diet so that the individual can ease back to normal health. However, few people continue to live upon fruits & vegetables even after the detox diet.
After you have initiated the detox diet, within few days you may experience some side effects like headaches and diarrhea. In few people constipation is common because of intake of excess fiber while others may suffer from irritability, tiredness, acne, hunger and weight loss. Please note that when the detox diet is continued for a long time an individual may experience nutritional deficiencies like calcium and protein. So consult your practitioner before continuing the detox diet.
According to many critics of detox diet, humans have the ability to detoxify the harmful chemicals of the body and there is no such real need of detox diet. They even think that there is no particular evidence of the working of detox diet. Although there are few pros & cons of detox diet but people who have been benefited, praises this diet to be the best method to eliminate the toxin elements from our body, which prevents various serious ailments.
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Alex Fyfe is an expert in the area of health & Fitness and has published numerous documents which can be seen various article sites and on http://www.alexfyfe.com . If you need help with dieting check out http://www.fitteryounow.com .
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a kind of fat, which is present in all of our bodies. Cholesterol is considered a vital compound which assists in generating the building blocks of life i.e. cells and as well as the hormones.
The cholesterol is transported and distributed to parts of the body by proteins. The human body has the ability to produce cholesterol in the liver and a small amount of cholesterol is obtained from the regular diet. The name cholesterol comes from the Greek word chole, which means bile and stereos meaning solid.
Cholesterol is a kind of a waxy alcohol, which is essential for human life but when it exceeds certain levels becomes harmful as it causes atherosclerosis. Cholesterol is the product of synthesis of the body cells though we obtain a certain amount from our diets as well. Though cholesterol is considered as a fat, it is important because it helps to build and maintain the cell membranes and helps to regulate the fluidity of the membrane even over a high degree of temperature.
The cholesterol is of two types, which are - Bad cholesterol, is also known as low density lipoprotein Good cholesterol, is also known as high density lipoprotein Bad LDL cholesterol creates blockages in our arteries Good LDL cholesterols wash away the extra cholesterol from our arteries, by breaking it down and recycling it. To identify the effect of cholesterol in our body we have to measure the level of cholesterol in our body, which means you will have to find out the amount of good and bad cholesterol present in the body.
If the level of cholesterol is within limits then it isn't a matter of concern but if the level of cholesterol is high then it can lead to alarming medical conditions. Although, high level of cholesterol is not considered as an illness but it is associated with many ailments. When the level of the cholesterol increases, it means that the level of BAD LDL has increased. So controlling the level of cholesterol is a wise precautionary measure to save oneself from diseases.
Cholesterols are very important for your body as it has various functions like preparing bile salts, vitamin D, hormones etc. Cholesterols are mainly produced by the liver. The LDL cholesterol among the two kinds gets deposited in the artery walls and forms plaques. With formation of more plaques the artery lumens gets narrower and the blood flow is gradually checked.
The cholesterol level in the blood gets elevated due to many reasons like trans fatty acids, saturated fats and not the dietary cholesterol. Infact there are many foods, which helps in controlling LDL levels. The Food components like polysaturated fats (nuts & fish) and soluble fibers (fruits, oats, legumes, barley) are some of them. The good HDL promotes health as it carries away the excess cholesterol from the blood and transports them to the liver for excretion.
It even removes the extra cholesterol deposits present in the artery walls. This ensures a smooth blood flow and prevents an individual from threats of heart disease. Regular exercises and workouts also help to raise the level of HDL cholesterol.
There are certain factors, which affect the level of cholesterol in blood. Factors like age, gender, genetic problems, body weight, eating problems, body shape and level of exercises are also responsible for increasing cholesterol levels. People aging within 35-45 must check their cholesterol levels and consult an expert to reduce it, if required. If somebody wants to check his cholesterol level, he should make some changes in his lifestyle as well; like quitting all bad habits like smoking and incorporate all good habits like regular exercises.
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Alex Fyfe is an expert in the area of health & Fitness and has published numerous documents which can be seen various article sites and on http://www.alexfyfe.com . If you need help with dieting check out http://www.fitteryounow.com .
The cholesterol is transported and distributed to parts of the body by proteins. The human body has the ability to produce cholesterol in the liver and a small amount of cholesterol is obtained from the regular diet. The name cholesterol comes from the Greek word chole, which means bile and stereos meaning solid.
Cholesterol is a kind of a waxy alcohol, which is essential for human life but when it exceeds certain levels becomes harmful as it causes atherosclerosis. Cholesterol is the product of synthesis of the body cells though we obtain a certain amount from our diets as well. Though cholesterol is considered as a fat, it is important because it helps to build and maintain the cell membranes and helps to regulate the fluidity of the membrane even over a high degree of temperature.
The cholesterol is of two types, which are - Bad cholesterol, is also known as low density lipoprotein Good cholesterol, is also known as high density lipoprotein Bad LDL cholesterol creates blockages in our arteries Good LDL cholesterols wash away the extra cholesterol from our arteries, by breaking it down and recycling it. To identify the effect of cholesterol in our body we have to measure the level of cholesterol in our body, which means you will have to find out the amount of good and bad cholesterol present in the body.
If the level of cholesterol is within limits then it isn't a matter of concern but if the level of cholesterol is high then it can lead to alarming medical conditions. Although, high level of cholesterol is not considered as an illness but it is associated with many ailments. When the level of the cholesterol increases, it means that the level of BAD LDL has increased. So controlling the level of cholesterol is a wise precautionary measure to save oneself from diseases.
Cholesterols are very important for your body as it has various functions like preparing bile salts, vitamin D, hormones etc. Cholesterols are mainly produced by the liver. The LDL cholesterol among the two kinds gets deposited in the artery walls and forms plaques. With formation of more plaques the artery lumens gets narrower and the blood flow is gradually checked.
The cholesterol level in the blood gets elevated due to many reasons like trans fatty acids, saturated fats and not the dietary cholesterol. Infact there are many foods, which helps in controlling LDL levels. The Food components like polysaturated fats (nuts & fish) and soluble fibers (fruits, oats, legumes, barley) are some of them. The good HDL promotes health as it carries away the excess cholesterol from the blood and transports them to the liver for excretion.
It even removes the extra cholesterol deposits present in the artery walls. This ensures a smooth blood flow and prevents an individual from threats of heart disease. Regular exercises and workouts also help to raise the level of HDL cholesterol.
There are certain factors, which affect the level of cholesterol in blood. Factors like age, gender, genetic problems, body weight, eating problems, body shape and level of exercises are also responsible for increasing cholesterol levels. People aging within 35-45 must check their cholesterol levels and consult an expert to reduce it, if required. If somebody wants to check his cholesterol level, he should make some changes in his lifestyle as well; like quitting all bad habits like smoking and incorporate all good habits like regular exercises.
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Alex Fyfe is an expert in the area of health & Fitness and has published numerous documents which can be seen various article sites and on http://www.alexfyfe.com . If you need help with dieting check out http://www.fitteryounow.com .
dimanche 15 mars 2009
Leave the Weight Behind
Obesity isn't your fault. You're trapped by a gene that piles the weight on you no matter what you try to do. You simply have to look at a slice of cake and another 5 pounds is slapped onto you. Your thin cousins can eat anything and everything they want without even putting on a pound.
As I'm sure you've experienced, to your distress, no-one understands your problem. Employers tend to look on you as lazy, sloppy, less competent, and less conscientious than the slimmer people on staff. The fact that you're probably better at your job than most of them, doesn't enter into the equation. It's what people perceive, however wrong that perception might be.
Research has shown that overweight people tend to miss doctors' and hospital appointments. You dread having to take off your clothes, even in front of a doctor.
Obese children, of course, can suffer terribly. While people may say unpleasant things behind your back, children come right out with the name-calling and all the allied nastiness and bullying. The child who's overweight comes home and simply wants to hide in his or her room, never to come out again.
All this will almost inevitably lead the overweight person to depression and as one who's suffered from this wretched condition, it's something else that no-one understands. They don't understand how it hurts, both mentally and physically.
So now, not only are you suffering from obesity. Depression sets in. Misery piled on misery. A sympathetic doctor is one answer, and a good one. The problem is that all you want to do is hide.
Procrastination is your worst enemy. I hate to say it, but you aren't going to wake up one morning all nice and slender. The decision to act must come from you. Until you yourself decide that enough's enough, you're going to continue in your misery, probably until you're smitten with a heart attack. Thyroid problems, diabetes 2 and high blood pressure are just some of the charming little ailments that may beset you.
Some people even have to suffer abuse from their spouse or other members of the family. But you must do this for yourself. Don't do it for your husband who wants you back in sexy underwear. Don't do it for your wife who wants the stud muffin she married. You do it for you. But do it you must.
As I pointed out at the beginning of this article, obesity isn't your fault, but it is your fault to do nothing about it. If nothing else, the Internet can supply you names of excellent support groups. They, in turn, can point you in the right direction for help.
If you're depressed as well, either go to your doctor for the name of a good psychiatrist, or your local hospital. They often have psych units attached to them. Hopefully, though, your depression hasn't developed into an outright illness. Do something about your weight, and the depression should lift.
Not only did I suffer from depression leading to a nervous breakdown. I'm also an alcoholic. Both conditions thankfully well under control now, but it wasn't until I learned that I must stop drinking for myself, and only myself, that I was able finally to stop. It was a long, hard slog, and you'll find the same thing with your weight, but what's the alternative? It doesn't bear thinking about, does it?
So take the first step today, this minute. Do something. One small step. That can lead to another and before you know it, those pounds will be dropping off you.
I'm indebted to The Obesity Society for some of the facts in this article.
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As I'm sure you've experienced, to your distress, no-one understands your problem. Employers tend to look on you as lazy, sloppy, less competent, and less conscientious than the slimmer people on staff. The fact that you're probably better at your job than most of them, doesn't enter into the equation. It's what people perceive, however wrong that perception might be.
Research has shown that overweight people tend to miss doctors' and hospital appointments. You dread having to take off your clothes, even in front of a doctor.
Obese children, of course, can suffer terribly. While people may say unpleasant things behind your back, children come right out with the name-calling and all the allied nastiness and bullying. The child who's overweight comes home and simply wants to hide in his or her room, never to come out again.
All this will almost inevitably lead the overweight person to depression and as one who's suffered from this wretched condition, it's something else that no-one understands. They don't understand how it hurts, both mentally and physically.
So now, not only are you suffering from obesity. Depression sets in. Misery piled on misery. A sympathetic doctor is one answer, and a good one. The problem is that all you want to do is hide.
Procrastination is your worst enemy. I hate to say it, but you aren't going to wake up one morning all nice and slender. The decision to act must come from you. Until you yourself decide that enough's enough, you're going to continue in your misery, probably until you're smitten with a heart attack. Thyroid problems, diabetes 2 and high blood pressure are just some of the charming little ailments that may beset you.
Some people even have to suffer abuse from their spouse or other members of the family. But you must do this for yourself. Don't do it for your husband who wants you back in sexy underwear. Don't do it for your wife who wants the stud muffin she married. You do it for you. But do it you must.
As I pointed out at the beginning of this article, obesity isn't your fault, but it is your fault to do nothing about it. If nothing else, the Internet can supply you names of excellent support groups. They, in turn, can point you in the right direction for help.
If you're depressed as well, either go to your doctor for the name of a good psychiatrist, or your local hospital. They often have psych units attached to them. Hopefully, though, your depression hasn't developed into an outright illness. Do something about your weight, and the depression should lift.
Not only did I suffer from depression leading to a nervous breakdown. I'm also an alcoholic. Both conditions thankfully well under control now, but it wasn't until I learned that I must stop drinking for myself, and only myself, that I was able finally to stop. It was a long, hard slog, and you'll find the same thing with your weight, but what's the alternative? It doesn't bear thinking about, does it?
So take the first step today, this minute. Do something. One small step. That can lead to another and before you know it, those pounds will be dropping off you.
I'm indebted to The Obesity Society for some of the facts in this article.
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So take the first step today, this minute. Do something. One small step. That can lead to another and before you know it, those pounds will be dropping off you. http://wwwmbizosdiet.com
Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle
The world of physical fitness is completely centered on the whole idea of building as much lean muscle as possible as an aid to losing weight and increasing the metabolism. Women and men are both told frequently that if you have more muscle on your body, you will burn more calories and the more weight you will lose. Is this statement accurate? And is muscle able to really burn more fat from your body without any extra effort and speed up weight loss?
Many studies have been conducted to determine just how many calories are burnt for each pound of body muscle. These studies have concluded that roughly 30 to 50 additional calories were burnt up for every pound of muscle that was being added to the body. Now that this fact has been scientifically confirmed, we now need to know, just how long does it take to build up an extra pound of fat burning muscle?
For most men, it can take roughly one month while for women, it can take as much as twice as long or longer. If you try to build extra muscle without any supplementation aids, it can be quite a slow process of continually tearing and rebuilding your muscles. If you want extra muscle to aid you in weight loss, the process of tearing and repairing is the only effective way to see good results with your workouts over time.
If you are planning to do a little bodybuilding for extra fat burner muscle, there are lots of tried and tested methods to do just that. It doesn't matter what program you end up choosing because there are always a couple necessary actions that will always have to take place if you want to maximize your muscle growth and at the same time, minimize the pain that often comes with tearing your muscles.
When you work out a muscle group using weights of some sort, you will eventually get yourself to a point where the muscle will no longer be able to lift the amount of weight being lifted. This is known as the "Point of Failure". When pushing a muscle to this point, it will start to get tiny tears within itself. These tears will re-build if there's enough protein, over roughly 48 hours or rest and you will gain a slight amount of new muscle mass in the process. This is the extra muscle that will end up burning those extra fat calories.
One of the keys to bodybuilding with the least amount of pain is by stretching properly. After tearing a muscle, a chemical known as lactic acid enters the area and the healing process will begin. It's the lactic acid that causes any pain in the muscles after intense workouts. Stretching will help to disperse the lactic acid buildup and reduce the dreaded "day after" pains that are usually felt after a good workout.
It is a wise idea to not engage yourself in weight training every single day. At most, you should have a one day on and one day off strategy in place so you can allow yourself the 48 recovery period. You can always engage in other fitness activities or dieting on your off days to burn stored calories. There are however, some muscle groups that recover faster than others such as the abdominals, which can safely be exercised daily.
When engaging in weight lifting activity for muscle growth, it is important to consume high quality protein because this is what muscles are made up of. So how much protein do you need if you are weight training? If you exercise quite heavily, you might need to up your protein intake a little from the RDA's recommendation of 0.8 g/kg to 1.2-1.8 g/kg.
So just how many calories can all of this extra muscle burn? If you added 1 pound of muscle to your body, you would burn an additional 1500 calories every month, without doing anything extra or without going on any diet. If you were to continue with your workout training and gain say another 10 pounds of lean muscle mass, you would then end up burning a whopping 15,000 extra calories per month which would lead to some serious weight loss.
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Many studies have been conducted to determine just how many calories are burnt for each pound of body muscle. These studies have concluded that roughly 30 to 50 additional calories were burnt up for every pound of muscle that was being added to the body. Now that this fact has been scientifically confirmed, we now need to know, just how long does it take to build up an extra pound of fat burning muscle?
For most men, it can take roughly one month while for women, it can take as much as twice as long or longer. If you try to build extra muscle without any supplementation aids, it can be quite a slow process of continually tearing and rebuilding your muscles. If you want extra muscle to aid you in weight loss, the process of tearing and repairing is the only effective way to see good results with your workouts over time.
If you are planning to do a little bodybuilding for extra fat burner muscle, there are lots of tried and tested methods to do just that. It doesn't matter what program you end up choosing because there are always a couple necessary actions that will always have to take place if you want to maximize your muscle growth and at the same time, minimize the pain that often comes with tearing your muscles.
When you work out a muscle group using weights of some sort, you will eventually get yourself to a point where the muscle will no longer be able to lift the amount of weight being lifted. This is known as the "Point of Failure". When pushing a muscle to this point, it will start to get tiny tears within itself. These tears will re-build if there's enough protein, over roughly 48 hours or rest and you will gain a slight amount of new muscle mass in the process. This is the extra muscle that will end up burning those extra fat calories.
One of the keys to bodybuilding with the least amount of pain is by stretching properly. After tearing a muscle, a chemical known as lactic acid enters the area and the healing process will begin. It's the lactic acid that causes any pain in the muscles after intense workouts. Stretching will help to disperse the lactic acid buildup and reduce the dreaded "day after" pains that are usually felt after a good workout.
It is a wise idea to not engage yourself in weight training every single day. At most, you should have a one day on and one day off strategy in place so you can allow yourself the 48 recovery period. You can always engage in other fitness activities or dieting on your off days to burn stored calories. There are however, some muscle groups that recover faster than others such as the abdominals, which can safely be exercised daily.
When engaging in weight lifting activity for muscle growth, it is important to consume high quality protein because this is what muscles are made up of. So how much protein do you need if you are weight training? If you exercise quite heavily, you might need to up your protein intake a little from the RDA's recommendation of 0.8 g/kg to 1.2-1.8 g/kg.
So just how many calories can all of this extra muscle burn? If you added 1 pound of muscle to your body, you would burn an additional 1500 calories every month, without doing anything extra or without going on any diet. If you were to continue with your workout training and gain say another 10 pounds of lean muscle mass, you would then end up burning a whopping 15,000 extra calories per month which would lead to some serious weight loss.
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dimanche 8 mars 2009
8 reasons why you keep falling off the diet wagon
Clearly, we have an obesity problem in America and many other countries across our planet. Yet, I propose that we do not have a weight loss problem today. In case you're confused at this apparent contradiction, consider these statistics:
According to a study from Oxford University published in the International Journal of Obesity, within 3 to 5 years, about 80 percent of all 'weight losers' have regained the lost weight, and often gained back a little extra.
According to research by the National Weight Control Registry, that relapse rate may be as high as 95 percent.
For comparison, relapse rates for drug, alcohol and tobacco dependency have been reported in the range of 50-90%.
This means that lots and lots of people have lost weight. But not many have kept it off. Therefore, we don't have a weight loss problem, we have a weight-relapse problem; we have a "not sticking with it" problem, wouldn't you agree?
In fact, the fall and subsequent weight-regain usually doesn't take years. Many people have abandoned their new year's resolutions within weeks. By the time the Super Bowl party rolls around, the diet is ancient history!
If this is true, then shouldn't we put more of our attention onto figuring out why you haven't been sticking with your program, and what you should do about it? That's what I've been doing recently, and I made that a prime focus of my newest book, The Body Fat Solution.
I also put together this new list (below) of the top 8 reasons why you always fall off the wagon.
Rather than worrying about the minutiae of your diet plan, like whether you should be on low carb or high carb, Mediterranean or Okinawan, vegetarian or meat eater, I propose that if you simply focus on these 8 issues, you'll start getting more lasting results.
How? By being able to stick with whichever plan you decided was best for you! After all, even if you have the best nutrition program in the world - on paper - it doesn't do you much good if you can't stick with it in practice!
1. No focus: you didn't set goals, you didn't put your goals in writing, and or you didn't keep your goals in mind daily (by reading them, affirming them, looking at a vision board, etc.)
2. No priorities: you may have set a goal, but you didn't put it on or near the top of your priorities list. For example, your goal is six pack abs, but drinking beer and eating fast food on the weekend is higher on your priorities list than having a flat stomach.
3. No support system: you tried to go at it alone; no buddy system, training partners, family, spouse, friends, mentors or coaches to turn to for information and emotional support when the going got tough.
4. No Accountability: you didn't keep score for your own accountability - with a progress chart, weight record, measurements, food journal, training journal, and you didn't set up external accountability (ie, report to someone else or show your results to someone else)
5. No patience: you were only thinking short term and had unrealistic expectations. You expected 10 pounds a week or 5 pounds a week or 3 pounds a week, so the first week you lost "only" 1 or 2 pounds or hit a plateau, you gave up.
6. No planning: you winged it. You walked into the gym without having a workout in hand, on paper, you didn't plan your workouts into your weekly schedule; you didn't have a menu on paper, you didn't make time (so instead you made excuses, like "I'm too busy")
7. No balance: your diet or training program was too extreme. You went the all or nothing, "I want it now" route instead of the moderate, slow-and-steady wins the race route.
8. No personalization: your nutrition or training program was the wrong one for you. It might have worked for someone else, but it didn't suit your schedule, personality, lifestyle, disposition or body type.
So there you have it - 8 mistakes that cause most people to fall off the wagon! Have you been making any of these mistakes? If so, the solutions are clear and simple: focus, prioritize, get support, be accountable, be patient, plan, balance and personalize.
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Tom Venuto is a fat loss expert, lifetime natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, independent nutrition researcher and freelance writer. Tom is the author of the best selling e-book, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat-Burning Secrets of The World's Best Bodybuilders & Fitness Models( e-book) and The Body Fat Solution (Hardcover, Avery/Penguin Books). Learn how to maximize your fat loss, naturally by visiting Tom At http://www.BurnTheFat.com
According to a study from Oxford University published in the International Journal of Obesity, within 3 to 5 years, about 80 percent of all 'weight losers' have regained the lost weight, and often gained back a little extra.
According to research by the National Weight Control Registry, that relapse rate may be as high as 95 percent.
For comparison, relapse rates for drug, alcohol and tobacco dependency have been reported in the range of 50-90%.
This means that lots and lots of people have lost weight. But not many have kept it off. Therefore, we don't have a weight loss problem, we have a weight-relapse problem; we have a "not sticking with it" problem, wouldn't you agree?
In fact, the fall and subsequent weight-regain usually doesn't take years. Many people have abandoned their new year's resolutions within weeks. By the time the Super Bowl party rolls around, the diet is ancient history!
If this is true, then shouldn't we put more of our attention onto figuring out why you haven't been sticking with your program, and what you should do about it? That's what I've been doing recently, and I made that a prime focus of my newest book, The Body Fat Solution.
I also put together this new list (below) of the top 8 reasons why you always fall off the wagon.
Rather than worrying about the minutiae of your diet plan, like whether you should be on low carb or high carb, Mediterranean or Okinawan, vegetarian or meat eater, I propose that if you simply focus on these 8 issues, you'll start getting more lasting results.
How? By being able to stick with whichever plan you decided was best for you! After all, even if you have the best nutrition program in the world - on paper - it doesn't do you much good if you can't stick with it in practice!
1. No focus: you didn't set goals, you didn't put your goals in writing, and or you didn't keep your goals in mind daily (by reading them, affirming them, looking at a vision board, etc.)
2. No priorities: you may have set a goal, but you didn't put it on or near the top of your priorities list. For example, your goal is six pack abs, but drinking beer and eating fast food on the weekend is higher on your priorities list than having a flat stomach.
3. No support system: you tried to go at it alone; no buddy system, training partners, family, spouse, friends, mentors or coaches to turn to for information and emotional support when the going got tough.
4. No Accountability: you didn't keep score for your own accountability - with a progress chart, weight record, measurements, food journal, training journal, and you didn't set up external accountability (ie, report to someone else or show your results to someone else)
5. No patience: you were only thinking short term and had unrealistic expectations. You expected 10 pounds a week or 5 pounds a week or 3 pounds a week, so the first week you lost "only" 1 or 2 pounds or hit a plateau, you gave up.
6. No planning: you winged it. You walked into the gym without having a workout in hand, on paper, you didn't plan your workouts into your weekly schedule; you didn't have a menu on paper, you didn't make time (so instead you made excuses, like "I'm too busy")
7. No balance: your diet or training program was too extreme. You went the all or nothing, "I want it now" route instead of the moderate, slow-and-steady wins the race route.
8. No personalization: your nutrition or training program was the wrong one for you. It might have worked for someone else, but it didn't suit your schedule, personality, lifestyle, disposition or body type.
So there you have it - 8 mistakes that cause most people to fall off the wagon! Have you been making any of these mistakes? If so, the solutions are clear and simple: focus, prioritize, get support, be accountable, be patient, plan, balance and personalize.
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Tom Venuto is a fat loss expert, lifetime natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, independent nutrition researcher and freelance writer. Tom is the author of the best selling e-book, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat-Burning Secrets of The World's Best Bodybuilders & Fitness Models( e-book) and The Body Fat Solution (Hardcover, Avery/Penguin Books). Learn how to maximize your fat loss, naturally by visiting Tom At http://www.BurnTheFat.com
Avoid This Killer Weight Re-Gain Mistake
If you want to burn off fat and keep it off permanently, there are a few things you absolutely must do, and a new study from Wake Forest University has just uncovered another one.
Previous research has concluded without a shred of doubt that high levels of exercise are one of the keys to keeping fat off and maintaining your ideal weight.
In a new study published in the October issue of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, researchers found for the first time, proof that the drop in physical activity that happens automatically during calorie restriction is directly correlated to weight regain.
We've known for some time that when you restrict calories, your level of non exercise physical activity (non exercise activity thermogenesis or NEAT), drops spontaneously, even if you don't realize it's happening.
Your physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) also tends to drop when you restrict calories.
Basically, when you cut calories, you get sluggish, you move your body less, you don't feel like exercising and if you do exercise, you do it with with less "gusto."
This means that unless you intentionally counter this tendency by pushing yourself to keep active and keep up the intensity, despite your low calorie intake, your weight loss will slow down automatically as you continue with caloric restriction. (can you say, "fat loss plateau?")
The new twist to this story is that in this latest study the researchers followed up on the subjects through the maintenance period - with 6 month and 12 month checkups.
This is significant, because most fat loss "success stories" are reported immediately after the weight loss phase, but you never know what happened to them afterwards.
Not surprisingly, it wasn't much of a "maintenance" period... almost everyone regained most of the weight.
The surprise was WHY they regained back the weight and WHO regained the most...
The drop in physical activity during the diet was directly related to the weight regain after the diet!
The researchers wrote,
"The greater the decrease in physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) during the energy deficit, the greater the weight gain during the follow up."
"That won't happen to me," you say? Think again. That drop in activity usually happens unconsciously. It's part of the "starvation response" (or "weight-regulating mechanism" if you prefer). Your body tricks you in countless ways, in order to restore energy balance and stabilize your weight.
If you believe that diet alone is the answer or that you can skimp on the training, you are shooting yourself in the foot and thinking short-term.
When you extend out your time frame to a year or longer, you get a whole new perspective.
For years, I have been imploring my readers and subscribers to "burn the fat" with higher levels of exercise - strength training AND cardio training - while "feeding the muscle" with a higher intake of clean food, instead of simply "starving the fat" with low calorie diets and little or no exercise.
"Eat More, Burn More"... "BURN The fat FEED the muscle." those are the mottos you want to remember.
Can you lose weight without exercise? Of course. Just be sure you have a dietary-induced calorie deficit. Is it the best way? Not by a long shot.
Bottom line: If you want to maximize your fat loss, and keep fat off permanently, it is imperative not only to keep up a high level of energy expenditure (burn calories not just cut them), but also to make a conscious effort to make sure your activity level does not drop as you lose weight during the calorie deficit.
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Tom Venuto is a natural bodybuilder, fat loss expert and author of the best seller, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat Burning Secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and increase your metabolism without drugs or supplements, by visiting http://www.BurnTheFat.com
Previous research has concluded without a shred of doubt that high levels of exercise are one of the keys to keeping fat off and maintaining your ideal weight.
In a new study published in the October issue of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, researchers found for the first time, proof that the drop in physical activity that happens automatically during calorie restriction is directly correlated to weight regain.
We've known for some time that when you restrict calories, your level of non exercise physical activity (non exercise activity thermogenesis or NEAT), drops spontaneously, even if you don't realize it's happening.
Your physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) also tends to drop when you restrict calories.
Basically, when you cut calories, you get sluggish, you move your body less, you don't feel like exercising and if you do exercise, you do it with with less "gusto."
This means that unless you intentionally counter this tendency by pushing yourself to keep active and keep up the intensity, despite your low calorie intake, your weight loss will slow down automatically as you continue with caloric restriction. (can you say, "fat loss plateau?")
The new twist to this story is that in this latest study the researchers followed up on the subjects through the maintenance period - with 6 month and 12 month checkups.
This is significant, because most fat loss "success stories" are reported immediately after the weight loss phase, but you never know what happened to them afterwards.
Not surprisingly, it wasn't much of a "maintenance" period... almost everyone regained most of the weight.
The surprise was WHY they regained back the weight and WHO regained the most...
The drop in physical activity during the diet was directly related to the weight regain after the diet!
The researchers wrote,
"The greater the decrease in physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) during the energy deficit, the greater the weight gain during the follow up."
"That won't happen to me," you say? Think again. That drop in activity usually happens unconsciously. It's part of the "starvation response" (or "weight-regulating mechanism" if you prefer). Your body tricks you in countless ways, in order to restore energy balance and stabilize your weight.
If you believe that diet alone is the answer or that you can skimp on the training, you are shooting yourself in the foot and thinking short-term.
When you extend out your time frame to a year or longer, you get a whole new perspective.
For years, I have been imploring my readers and subscribers to "burn the fat" with higher levels of exercise - strength training AND cardio training - while "feeding the muscle" with a higher intake of clean food, instead of simply "starving the fat" with low calorie diets and little or no exercise.
"Eat More, Burn More"... "BURN The fat FEED the muscle." those are the mottos you want to remember.
Can you lose weight without exercise? Of course. Just be sure you have a dietary-induced calorie deficit. Is it the best way? Not by a long shot.
Bottom line: If you want to maximize your fat loss, and keep fat off permanently, it is imperative not only to keep up a high level of energy expenditure (burn calories not just cut them), but also to make a conscious effort to make sure your activity level does not drop as you lose weight during the calorie deficit.
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Tom Venuto is a natural bodybuilder, fat loss expert and author of the best seller, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat Burning Secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and increase your metabolism without drugs or supplements, by visiting http://www.BurnTheFat.com
jeudi 5 mars 2009
Fast to Lose Weight?
Lent is upon us and I want to fast. I also want to lose a few pounds. I think I will give up red meat or chocolate.
Maybe I will just give up meat on Fridays. I am going all the way this year. I will try the "Daniel Diet." That sounds like a nice biblical fast. But Why? Why do I even want to consider fasting? It seems like a lot of hard work and self sacrifice. Truly fasting is not about weight loss or eating healthy for a short period of time. Many people think fasting is about giving up something you like that you know is not good for you. HMMM. I know it is not good for me, but I need a special occasion to give it up for a little while. Is this how Christians are called to live? Is this the biblical purpose of fasting. In the bible there are 3 main reasons to fast:
1) To repent and seek God's forgiveness
2) To seek God's help
3) To seek a closer, committed, and submissive relationship with God.
I want to seek a closer, committed, and submissive relationship with God. If you read the entire 6th chapter of The Gospel According to Matthew you will notice 5 seemingly unrelated themes - Giving to the Needy, Prayer, Fasting, Treasures in Heaven, and Do Not Worry. Though they seem unrelated they are closing tied together. In Isaiah 58 God emphasizes the fasting he respects is taking care of those in need. So when we read Jesus teaching his disciples the importance of giving to those in need and giving for the sake of love not to impress other men, in essence Jesus is teaching an important tenet of fasting.
Tenet #1: Fasting is giving to those in need out of love and not out of show.
Throughout the bible we see that fasting is also associated with prayer. When Jonah went to Nineveh and preached their impending doom the king tore his clothes, put on sack cloth, fasted and prayed commanding the people to do the same. When Esther decided to go to the king to save her people she asked Mordecai to ask the people to join her for 3 days of fasting and praying. So we see Jesus teaches is disciples to effectively pray before he teaches them about fasting.
Tenet #2: Effective prayer is necessary for an effective fast.
True fasting is connecting with God and taking your prayer to the next level as you seek Him. Even as we pray Jesus taught us to start with honoring and worshiping God. We start by submitting ourselves to Him and we pray that His Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Our fast is to remove self. Our fast is to deny self. Our fast is to recommit to God. Our fast is about a direct relationship with God and has nothing to do with people who sit next to us in church. We are not trying to impress anyone. So Jesus says do not be like the hypocrites. Wash your face, fix your hair and straighten out your clothes so that it is not obvious you are fasting.
Tenet #3: This is between you and God, period!
The things you do for God is between you and Him and only those things will last. Approval of man is temporary. Earthly treasures are temporary. A position of authority is temporary. Only the things you do for God will last. You cannot serve 2 masters. Fasting focuses your attention on God and His Will. Fasting helps us to realize that God requires us to put nothing before Him. This is the main reason we deny ourselves, to put God first over all things. As you fast remember the 1st commandment; "You shall have no other gods before me".
Tenet #4: Have no other gods before me.
Many times the cares of the world make it hard for us to truly seek God. We worry about the rent, food, clothes, how our hair looks etc. We worry about our daily needs and this is understandable. As we grow in Christ we realize worrying hinders our growth. But be encouraged. God is the creator and keeper of the earth. The earth is His and the fullness thereof. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. The Lord IS your Shepherd and in Him there is no want. If he takes care of the birds and the flowers how much more will he take care of you His Child? As we fast, as we seek a closer relationship with God he wants us to be comforted and not to worry. God wants us to seek first His Kingdom and His Righteousness and he will take care of all our needs. To seek His Kingdom reflects us building a closer relationship with God and becoming submissive to His Will. To seek His Righteousness goes back to how we treat our brothers and sisters. God says Love Him first and foremost and to love each other as we love ourselves.
Tenet #5: Seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
So true fasting is not about giving up something that we know is not good for us. True fasting is not about a special diet. True fasting is not about losing weight.
A true fast is to seek God's forgiveness, God's help, or God's relationship.
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Louis Jeffries Christian, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Sunday School and Bible Study Teacher who is committed and passionate about sharing God's Word. Especially as it relates to living a healthy, holy and fit lifestyle for those 40 years and over. That as baby boomers we might live more abundant lives as examples to those generations that follow. http://healthyweightloss4babyboomers.com
Maybe I will just give up meat on Fridays. I am going all the way this year. I will try the "Daniel Diet." That sounds like a nice biblical fast. But Why? Why do I even want to consider fasting? It seems like a lot of hard work and self sacrifice. Truly fasting is not about weight loss or eating healthy for a short period of time. Many people think fasting is about giving up something you like that you know is not good for you. HMMM. I know it is not good for me, but I need a special occasion to give it up for a little while. Is this how Christians are called to live? Is this the biblical purpose of fasting. In the bible there are 3 main reasons to fast:
1) To repent and seek God's forgiveness
2) To seek God's help
3) To seek a closer, committed, and submissive relationship with God.
I want to seek a closer, committed, and submissive relationship with God. If you read the entire 6th chapter of The Gospel According to Matthew you will notice 5 seemingly unrelated themes - Giving to the Needy, Prayer, Fasting, Treasures in Heaven, and Do Not Worry. Though they seem unrelated they are closing tied together. In Isaiah 58 God emphasizes the fasting he respects is taking care of those in need. So when we read Jesus teaching his disciples the importance of giving to those in need and giving for the sake of love not to impress other men, in essence Jesus is teaching an important tenet of fasting.
Tenet #1: Fasting is giving to those in need out of love and not out of show.
Throughout the bible we see that fasting is also associated with prayer. When Jonah went to Nineveh and preached their impending doom the king tore his clothes, put on sack cloth, fasted and prayed commanding the people to do the same. When Esther decided to go to the king to save her people she asked Mordecai to ask the people to join her for 3 days of fasting and praying. So we see Jesus teaches is disciples to effectively pray before he teaches them about fasting.
Tenet #2: Effective prayer is necessary for an effective fast.
True fasting is connecting with God and taking your prayer to the next level as you seek Him. Even as we pray Jesus taught us to start with honoring and worshiping God. We start by submitting ourselves to Him and we pray that His Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Our fast is to remove self. Our fast is to deny self. Our fast is to recommit to God. Our fast is about a direct relationship with God and has nothing to do with people who sit next to us in church. We are not trying to impress anyone. So Jesus says do not be like the hypocrites. Wash your face, fix your hair and straighten out your clothes so that it is not obvious you are fasting.
Tenet #3: This is between you and God, period!
The things you do for God is between you and Him and only those things will last. Approval of man is temporary. Earthly treasures are temporary. A position of authority is temporary. Only the things you do for God will last. You cannot serve 2 masters. Fasting focuses your attention on God and His Will. Fasting helps us to realize that God requires us to put nothing before Him. This is the main reason we deny ourselves, to put God first over all things. As you fast remember the 1st commandment; "You shall have no other gods before me".
Tenet #4: Have no other gods before me.
Many times the cares of the world make it hard for us to truly seek God. We worry about the rent, food, clothes, how our hair looks etc. We worry about our daily needs and this is understandable. As we grow in Christ we realize worrying hinders our growth. But be encouraged. God is the creator and keeper of the earth. The earth is His and the fullness thereof. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. The Lord IS your Shepherd and in Him there is no want. If he takes care of the birds and the flowers how much more will he take care of you His Child? As we fast, as we seek a closer relationship with God he wants us to be comforted and not to worry. God wants us to seek first His Kingdom and His Righteousness and he will take care of all our needs. To seek His Kingdom reflects us building a closer relationship with God and becoming submissive to His Will. To seek His Righteousness goes back to how we treat our brothers and sisters. God says Love Him first and foremost and to love each other as we love ourselves.
Tenet #5: Seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
So true fasting is not about giving up something that we know is not good for us. True fasting is not about a special diet. True fasting is not about losing weight.
A true fast is to seek God's forgiveness, God's help, or God's relationship.
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Louis Jeffries Christian, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Sunday School and Bible Study Teacher who is committed and passionate about sharing God's Word. Especially as it relates to living a healthy, holy and fit lifestyle for those 40 years and over. That as baby boomers we might live more abundant lives as examples to those generations that follow. http://healthyweightloss4babyboomers.com
Making Weight Loss Easy By Removing Chemicals
I need a maid. I often find that I have time to keep a perfectly clean house or get things done. Since I prefer to get things done, housework often takes a backseat. It gets done a little less frequently than would be ideal.
Our bodies also find themselves forced into this place of prioritization when it comes to detoxification and burning fat. This is because our liver, our main organ that's responsible for detoxification, is also responsible for burning fat. And because so many people take in numerous chemicals each day that require detoxification, our bodies de-prioritize burning fat in favor of detoxification. They do this the same way I'm currently de-prioritizing doing the dishes to write this article.
However, if you want to make weight loss easy you'll need to get your liver, your prime detoxification and fat burning organ, back on your side. And you can do this by cleaning out the toxins that are currently stored in your liver and throughout your body.
Your liver is like a filter for your blood. It filters out the toxins and chemicals that are common in diet and lifestyle habits. And like the air filter in your car, your liver also gets clogged and congested with toxins. Some estimates are that over three fourth's of the space in this four to five pound organ are currently occupied by storing toxins in most people's bodies. Since I've actively cleaned out this mess from my own liver, and far more from the rest of my body, you're not going to hear me argue with this seemingly large estimate.
With body and liver cleansing techniques you can actually clean out these toxins from your liver to give it the space it needs to burn fat. You can also adopt, as much as possible, a chemical-free lifestyle to dramatically reduce the number of chemicals coming into your body, which will free up some of your liver's time and energy to burn fat.
An easy way to do this is by making most of your food choices from the produce section of an organic grocery store. If you need to learn a few new food preparation techniques to make this new style of eating both easy and delicious, by all means do so.
Buying your soaps, shampoos, and detergents at a health food store will also considerably cut back on the number and harshness of chemicals that regularly enter the body through the skin. Finding natural cosmetics is another a step in the right direction - and all of these small steps can add up to big improvements in our health and for weight loss. In fact, you'll be amazed at what a big difference they can make.
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Kim Evans is the author of Cleaning Up! The Ultimate Body Cleanse, which outlines an innovative and powerful total body cleanse, including liver, colon, and candida cleansing. Deep cleansing helped Kim remove more than a dozen different problems in her body - including several that medical professionals couldn't solve. Learn more at http://www.cleaningupcleanse.com
Our bodies also find themselves forced into this place of prioritization when it comes to detoxification and burning fat. This is because our liver, our main organ that's responsible for detoxification, is also responsible for burning fat. And because so many people take in numerous chemicals each day that require detoxification, our bodies de-prioritize burning fat in favor of detoxification. They do this the same way I'm currently de-prioritizing doing the dishes to write this article.
However, if you want to make weight loss easy you'll need to get your liver, your prime detoxification and fat burning organ, back on your side. And you can do this by cleaning out the toxins that are currently stored in your liver and throughout your body.
Your liver is like a filter for your blood. It filters out the toxins and chemicals that are common in diet and lifestyle habits. And like the air filter in your car, your liver also gets clogged and congested with toxins. Some estimates are that over three fourth's of the space in this four to five pound organ are currently occupied by storing toxins in most people's bodies. Since I've actively cleaned out this mess from my own liver, and far more from the rest of my body, you're not going to hear me argue with this seemingly large estimate.
With body and liver cleansing techniques you can actually clean out these toxins from your liver to give it the space it needs to burn fat. You can also adopt, as much as possible, a chemical-free lifestyle to dramatically reduce the number of chemicals coming into your body, which will free up some of your liver's time and energy to burn fat.
An easy way to do this is by making most of your food choices from the produce section of an organic grocery store. If you need to learn a few new food preparation techniques to make this new style of eating both easy and delicious, by all means do so.
Buying your soaps, shampoos, and detergents at a health food store will also considerably cut back on the number and harshness of chemicals that regularly enter the body through the skin. Finding natural cosmetics is another a step in the right direction - and all of these small steps can add up to big improvements in our health and for weight loss. In fact, you'll be amazed at what a big difference they can make.
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Kim Evans is the author of Cleaning Up! The Ultimate Body Cleanse, which outlines an innovative and powerful total body cleanse, including liver, colon, and candida cleansing. Deep cleansing helped Kim remove more than a dozen different problems in her body - including several that medical professionals couldn't solve. Learn more at http://www.cleaningupcleanse.com
mardi 3 mars 2009
#1 Weight Loss Tip: Lack of sleep causes you to be fat
There are all kinds of weight loss tips and healthy eating guidelines for you to follow. There is a new healthy weight loss diet coming out almost every week. Now many of these healthy eating guidelines and weight loss tips are valid points and should be followed if you want to achieve permanent weight loss.
You may be overlooking a major component to successful weight loss. This has nothing to do with healthy eating guidelines or exercise intervals. It has to do with recovery and your downtime. How much sleep do you get each and every night?
The amount of sleep you get could be the make or break tip to you weight loss success. Research studies are showing that those who are sleep deprived have higher levels of bodyfat compared to those who get adequate sleep each night.
Studies have also linked a lack of sleep to hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology followed 68,000 Americans for 16 years and found that those who got five hours or less of sleep per night were one third more likely to gain 30 plus pounds over the course of the study than those who slept seven hours or longer.
Another study Stanford University reported that subjects who slept the least had higher levels of bodyfat than those who slept 8 hours or more.
The commonalities that both studies have are that the participants who lacked sleep had lower levels of the hormone leptin and higher levels of the hormone ghrelin. Leptin is produced primarily by the fat cells and this hormone works to decrease hunger and increase your metabolic rate. The hormone Ghrelin is produced by the gastrointestinal tract and increases your hunger. This is an imbalance of two key hormones that affect your body type and whether you gain weight or not.
The simple answer to correct this is to obviously sleep more. There are other things you can and should be doing to keep your leptin level elevated and your ghrelin level low, but the most often overlooked weight loss tip is sleep. We are all very busy and sleep is something we wish we could do more of and just never seem to get it.
If you are one who struggles with losing weight. You have tried healthy weight loss diet after diet and you still seem to struggle with your weight loss than I suggest this. Record how much sleep you get each night for one week. Before you go to bed each night evaluate how your day was. Were you tired? Did you wake up refreshed? Did you feel that you needed more sleep?
After this one week of recording your sleep look at how many hours on average you slept each night. If it wasn't 7 hours then make it a goal to average 7 hours of sleep a night. If you did average 7 hours and you still felt tired every morning then work to increase that average to 8 hours and see how you feel. Every person is a little different when it comes to required restful sleep. You may need to experiment with this a little.
If you are serious about permanently losing weight though I suggest you make increasing your sleep a priority or everything else you do to lose weight may be for nothing.
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Jayson Hunter is a Registered Dietitian with more than 10 years of experience helping people breakthrough and discover a healthier life. Learn more powerful nutrition tips at http://AskJaysonHunter.com
You may be overlooking a major component to successful weight loss. This has nothing to do with healthy eating guidelines or exercise intervals. It has to do with recovery and your downtime. How much sleep do you get each and every night?
The amount of sleep you get could be the make or break tip to you weight loss success. Research studies are showing that those who are sleep deprived have higher levels of bodyfat compared to those who get adequate sleep each night.
Studies have also linked a lack of sleep to hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology followed 68,000 Americans for 16 years and found that those who got five hours or less of sleep per night were one third more likely to gain 30 plus pounds over the course of the study than those who slept seven hours or longer.
Another study Stanford University reported that subjects who slept the least had higher levels of bodyfat than those who slept 8 hours or more.
The commonalities that both studies have are that the participants who lacked sleep had lower levels of the hormone leptin and higher levels of the hormone ghrelin. Leptin is produced primarily by the fat cells and this hormone works to decrease hunger and increase your metabolic rate. The hormone Ghrelin is produced by the gastrointestinal tract and increases your hunger. This is an imbalance of two key hormones that affect your body type and whether you gain weight or not.
The simple answer to correct this is to obviously sleep more. There are other things you can and should be doing to keep your leptin level elevated and your ghrelin level low, but the most often overlooked weight loss tip is sleep. We are all very busy and sleep is something we wish we could do more of and just never seem to get it.
If you are one who struggles with losing weight. You have tried healthy weight loss diet after diet and you still seem to struggle with your weight loss than I suggest this. Record how much sleep you get each night for one week. Before you go to bed each night evaluate how your day was. Were you tired? Did you wake up refreshed? Did you feel that you needed more sleep?
After this one week of recording your sleep look at how many hours on average you slept each night. If it wasn't 7 hours then make it a goal to average 7 hours of sleep a night. If you did average 7 hours and you still felt tired every morning then work to increase that average to 8 hours and see how you feel. Every person is a little different when it comes to required restful sleep. You may need to experiment with this a little.
If you are serious about permanently losing weight though I suggest you make increasing your sleep a priority or everything else you do to lose weight may be for nothing.
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Jayson Hunter is a Registered Dietitian with more than 10 years of experience helping people breakthrough and discover a healthier life. Learn more powerful nutrition tips at http://AskJaysonHunter.com
Fat loss and Fitness: Three Fat Loss Tips for Body Toning Fitness
Fat and flab loss is the number one fitness goal of both men and women around the world. The problem is most advice is either too overwhelming - or downright ineffective to begin with. Here are 3 unconventional, yet simple, fat loss tips to help you lose the flab, tone-up, look awesome and feel phenomenal.
1) Although breakfast is important - it DOES NOT have to be eaten first thing in the morning. I don't eat breakfast until 10 or 11 am. And it wasn't until I started doing this that I found it MUCH easier to keep my body fat down in the zone were I feel and look my best. The women and men who adopt this 'meal shifting' tactic love it because it helps them reduce calories and burn more fat by reducing the 'daily window' of calorie consumption.
Essentially - by condensing the amount of time, during the day, to consume calories - it makes it more difficult to ingest too many calories. This 'unconventional' tactic may not be popular with 'by the book' type nutritionists. But the truth is - it works and is quite safe and conservative for most people. And you will not lose any muscle - only fat and flab.
2) It's ok to go 4 hours between meals. I know this may go against some things you've heard - such as - "You need to eat every 2 hours or your metabolism will shut down." ... but the truth is - your metabolism will not shut down. This is some kind of old 'gym myth' - and just isn't true. Think about it - you are not a machine that needs food every 2 hours, around the clock. The human body is much more intelligent and efficient than that.
The human body was created with natural powers of inherent strength and flexibility - one of those being the ability to rely on calories at irregular, non-predetermined intervals which is in-line with nature itself.
3) Believe it or not - you don't have to keep "changing your workouts to shock your body - and stay lean, etc..." - that's another bull$#!t 'gym myth' that simply isn't true. There are women and men who can find a program that works for them, delivers great results - and they can stick with that program forever - maybe with some minor variations. That's it.
The ridiculous 'gym terms' such as plateau, sticking point, stale or stagnated - are all 'made-up' to create more excuses for why certain programs don't deliver results - and to confuse 'fitness seekers' into thinking that fitness success is much more complicated than it actually is.
These are just 3 fitness and fat loss tips to help you move forward in your quest for physical success. For more fitness and fat loss tips, articles and programs be sure to visit...
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Joey Atlas, MS - Exercise Physiology, is the Amazon.com Bestselling author of 'Fatness to Fitness' and the Author of the Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh Makeover, The True Butt, Thigh and Leg Magic Exercise Program for Women. Visit http://www.lowerbodymakeover.com/blog/leg-magic-let-down-you r-purse-gets-slimmer-w-leg-magic/ to firm, tighten and tone your legs, butt, hips and thighs.
1) Although breakfast is important - it DOES NOT have to be eaten first thing in the morning. I don't eat breakfast until 10 or 11 am. And it wasn't until I started doing this that I found it MUCH easier to keep my body fat down in the zone were I feel and look my best. The women and men who adopt this 'meal shifting' tactic love it because it helps them reduce calories and burn more fat by reducing the 'daily window' of calorie consumption.
Essentially - by condensing the amount of time, during the day, to consume calories - it makes it more difficult to ingest too many calories. This 'unconventional' tactic may not be popular with 'by the book' type nutritionists. But the truth is - it works and is quite safe and conservative for most people. And you will not lose any muscle - only fat and flab.
2) It's ok to go 4 hours between meals. I know this may go against some things you've heard - such as - "You need to eat every 2 hours or your metabolism will shut down." ... but the truth is - your metabolism will not shut down. This is some kind of old 'gym myth' - and just isn't true. Think about it - you are not a machine that needs food every 2 hours, around the clock. The human body is much more intelligent and efficient than that.
The human body was created with natural powers of inherent strength and flexibility - one of those being the ability to rely on calories at irregular, non-predetermined intervals which is in-line with nature itself.
3) Believe it or not - you don't have to keep "changing your workouts to shock your body - and stay lean, etc..." - that's another bull$#!t 'gym myth' that simply isn't true. There are women and men who can find a program that works for them, delivers great results - and they can stick with that program forever - maybe with some minor variations. That's it.
The ridiculous 'gym terms' such as plateau, sticking point, stale or stagnated - are all 'made-up' to create more excuses for why certain programs don't deliver results - and to confuse 'fitness seekers' into thinking that fitness success is much more complicated than it actually is.
These are just 3 fitness and fat loss tips to help you move forward in your quest for physical success. For more fitness and fat loss tips, articles and programs be sure to visit...
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Joey Atlas, MS - Exercise Physiology, is the Amazon.com Bestselling author of 'Fatness to Fitness' and the Author of the Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh Makeover, The True Butt, Thigh and Leg Magic Exercise Program for Women. Visit http://www.lowerbodymakeover.com/blog/leg-magic-let-down-you r-purse-gets-slimmer-w-leg-magic/ to firm, tighten and tone your legs, butt, hips and thighs.
vendredi 27 février 2009
Rapid Weight Loss Diets Exposed - Harmful or Helpful
The amazing miracle rapid weight loss diet that can make you lose 10 pounds in 10 days no matter what you eat! Eat as much as you want, more than you want, double what you want, and still lose weight with no exercise!
Some even clain to drop one pant size in a day, but beware because this might work so well you'll pop out of existence! If these advertising claims are true then rapid weight loss is a miracle reality of the modern world, requiring no effort on the dieter's part.
Hogwash! But even though they mostly aren't true, Americans spend over 40 billion dollars a year on diet pills, weight loss programs and products and trying these rapid weight loss diets that simply don't work. That still doesn't stop people from coming up with all sorts of crazy diets and weight loss products. Celebrity weight loss diets flood the magazine stands and play a crucial role.
Beyonce's "master cleanse" starvation diet can be forgotten? ? It includes taking in nothing but lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water. Seriously! It also claimed to get rid of years of built up toxins in your system. Who would have thought that maple syrup can destroy toxin. So the next time a poisonous snake bites someone have them eat some pancakes.
Then there are the many claims of magic pills, creams, and diet supplements that guarantee to burn fat without exercise, guaranteed. That wasn't a typo; they mention the word guarantee so often it starts to lose meaning. And when the advertising don't mention exactly what is involved in the "guarantee" it doesn't have any meaning. It's designed to make people think that the product works. It's simply a way of making people think the product works.
Another diet is the VLCD or Very Low Calorie Diet. They work, and studies prove it. The problem is they are often sold to people for home use to drop a few pounds. That's a problem because of their nature. VLCD's are extreme rapid weight loss diets designed for seriously overweight people.
These diets often have people eat half or less of their daily caloric intake. They're designed to be implemented in medically supervised closed settings, where people can't cheat. When used outside of a closed setting, often weight loss clinics called a "fat farm," these rapid weight loss diets can be dangerous to the dieter's health and will generally not work because of binge eating after a period of partial starvation.
The body can have a number of problems during rapid weight loss. Painful Gallstones develop in up to 25% of people who lose large amounts of weight over a few months. Dieters can often become dehydrated because they fail to realize that a large portion of the water people needs to drink come from foods. It's easy to compensate for this by drinking more water. Malnutrition can develop from not eating enough protein over a long period of time. The body can even become unable to process protein, which leads to serious illness and even death.
Rapid weight loss programs and rapid weight loss diets is a great idea. But it's not for most people, and should be administered and supervised by qualified medical professionals.
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Get free weight loss tips, videos and articles that'll help you lose more weight safely and faster than you ever thought possible. Learn more a: http://www.quickweightloss123.com
Some even clain to drop one pant size in a day, but beware because this might work so well you'll pop out of existence! If these advertising claims are true then rapid weight loss is a miracle reality of the modern world, requiring no effort on the dieter's part.
Hogwash! But even though they mostly aren't true, Americans spend over 40 billion dollars a year on diet pills, weight loss programs and products and trying these rapid weight loss diets that simply don't work. That still doesn't stop people from coming up with all sorts of crazy diets and weight loss products. Celebrity weight loss diets flood the magazine stands and play a crucial role.
Beyonce's "master cleanse" starvation diet can be forgotten? ? It includes taking in nothing but lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water. Seriously! It also claimed to get rid of years of built up toxins in your system. Who would have thought that maple syrup can destroy toxin. So the next time a poisonous snake bites someone have them eat some pancakes.
Then there are the many claims of magic pills, creams, and diet supplements that guarantee to burn fat without exercise, guaranteed. That wasn't a typo; they mention the word guarantee so often it starts to lose meaning. And when the advertising don't mention exactly what is involved in the "guarantee" it doesn't have any meaning. It's designed to make people think that the product works. It's simply a way of making people think the product works.
Another diet is the VLCD or Very Low Calorie Diet. They work, and studies prove it. The problem is they are often sold to people for home use to drop a few pounds. That's a problem because of their nature. VLCD's are extreme rapid weight loss diets designed for seriously overweight people.
These diets often have people eat half or less of their daily caloric intake. They're designed to be implemented in medically supervised closed settings, where people can't cheat. When used outside of a closed setting, often weight loss clinics called a "fat farm," these rapid weight loss diets can be dangerous to the dieter's health and will generally not work because of binge eating after a period of partial starvation.
The body can have a number of problems during rapid weight loss. Painful Gallstones develop in up to 25% of people who lose large amounts of weight over a few months. Dieters can often become dehydrated because they fail to realize that a large portion of the water people needs to drink come from foods. It's easy to compensate for this by drinking more water. Malnutrition can develop from not eating enough protein over a long period of time. The body can even become unable to process protein, which leads to serious illness and even death.
Rapid weight loss programs and rapid weight loss diets is a great idea. But it's not for most people, and should be administered and supervised by qualified medical professionals.
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Get free weight loss tips, videos and articles that'll help you lose more weight safely and faster than you ever thought possible. Learn more a: http://www.quickweightloss123.com
mardi 24 février 2009
You Can Lose Weight By Changing Your Perspective
Losing weight can be an emotional roller coaster. Some days you lose weight and some days you don't, some days you want to eat a box of cookies and other days you are effortlessly following your plan with no obstacles in the way. Looking at the glass half full when it comes to weight loss isn't always easy and can make losing weight even more difficult.
There are daily obstacles that you will come in contact with that are apart of being alive, and living life. Even when we logically know what we need to do to lose weight, we are faced with events that make managing our weight and where calorie deficits don't always equal weight loss.
The stress that this causes can be a huge downside to losing weight, especially when we tend to eat more and store more fat when stress is involved. Your body reacts to stress by slowing your metabolism and increasing our cravings for high-fat and sugary foods that make sticking to your healthy eating program even more difficult.
The first thing you can do to manage your stress is to exercise, and secondly you have to change your perspective on weight loss. If your personal weight loss expectations are extremely high you are more likely to fail from stress alone. First, you must believe that you will lose weight. Once you accept that you can accomplish your goals you will believe you can accomplish them and once you believe you will start behaving in ways that make weight loss possible.
If you think like someone who looses weight and reaches goals, you will become that person too. Secondly, it is helpful to not put so much pressure on yourself with the day-to-day ups and downs on the scale. I know how tempting it is, to want to step on the scale every morning to see a weight loss. Weight loss is motivation, but what happens if you work really hard for a few days and you don't see weight loss, or even worse, the scale goes up?
Will you stop trying to lose weight and call yourself a failure? Will you think weight loss is impossible and all your hard work is for nothing? The truth is, you will not always lose weight even if you are doing the right things. Gaining muscle, hormones, and body fluctuations all play a part in your weight on a daily and weekly basis. Keep this in mind and remind yourself that you will see weight loss only if you stick with your eating and exercise program.
Once you lower your expectations you will discover that being too hard on yourself will only keep you overweight. There may be days where you slip-up and eat too much, or you may even fall into a weight loss plateau, the most important lesson is to keep going, to keep moving forward. If you think that people who have been successful with weight loss got that way because they never slipped up or always had consistent weight losses, you are wrong. Life happens to them too, the only difference is, is that they know how to move forward.
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Marvin J. Markus recommends http://www.TheDayOffDiet.com as the easiest to follow and most effective diet plan.
There are daily obstacles that you will come in contact with that are apart of being alive, and living life. Even when we logically know what we need to do to lose weight, we are faced with events that make managing our weight and where calorie deficits don't always equal weight loss.
The stress that this causes can be a huge downside to losing weight, especially when we tend to eat more and store more fat when stress is involved. Your body reacts to stress by slowing your metabolism and increasing our cravings for high-fat and sugary foods that make sticking to your healthy eating program even more difficult.
The first thing you can do to manage your stress is to exercise, and secondly you have to change your perspective on weight loss. If your personal weight loss expectations are extremely high you are more likely to fail from stress alone. First, you must believe that you will lose weight. Once you accept that you can accomplish your goals you will believe you can accomplish them and once you believe you will start behaving in ways that make weight loss possible.
If you think like someone who looses weight and reaches goals, you will become that person too. Secondly, it is helpful to not put so much pressure on yourself with the day-to-day ups and downs on the scale. I know how tempting it is, to want to step on the scale every morning to see a weight loss. Weight loss is motivation, but what happens if you work really hard for a few days and you don't see weight loss, or even worse, the scale goes up?
Will you stop trying to lose weight and call yourself a failure? Will you think weight loss is impossible and all your hard work is for nothing? The truth is, you will not always lose weight even if you are doing the right things. Gaining muscle, hormones, and body fluctuations all play a part in your weight on a daily and weekly basis. Keep this in mind and remind yourself that you will see weight loss only if you stick with your eating and exercise program.
Once you lower your expectations you will discover that being too hard on yourself will only keep you overweight. There may be days where you slip-up and eat too much, or you may even fall into a weight loss plateau, the most important lesson is to keep going, to keep moving forward. If you think that people who have been successful with weight loss got that way because they never slipped up or always had consistent weight losses, you are wrong. Life happens to them too, the only difference is, is that they know how to move forward.
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Marvin J. Markus recommends http://www.TheDayOffDiet.com as the easiest to follow and most effective diet plan.
mardi 17 février 2009
How beneficial is it to your Diet?
When a Resident decides to take the necessary steps towards Weight Loss, there are many things that first come to mind
- namely - how can the weight be lost? There are different options available, and each is touted as the best and most effective way to achieve that slim, Sexy Body. Not being able to give exact names, A few of the options I chose to look at today were the "Cereal K" diet, the weight loss pill that begins with an "A", and the "Medif..." diet.
The "Cereal K" Challenge:
The Premise: Replace two of your Meals daily (breakfast and lunch) with one serving of the cereal - which is 1 cup along with ½ cup skim milk. Have healthy snacks throughout the day, and then have a healthy Dinner.
The Promise: Claims that Residents can lose up to 6lbs in 2 weeks on this food substitution method alone.
The Problem: A one cup serving of cereal isn't that filling
- and only offers 7g of protein per serving, along with a whopping 22g of carbs. It seems more prudent to eat a balanced meal, feel fuller, and get more protein.
The "Medif..." diet:
The Premise: A high protein, low carbohydrate portion and calorie controlled Diet, offering between 800 - 1,000 calories per day. It's a tiered plan, which cuts out all carbs first thing, and then slowly reintroduces them over a matter of months and encourages following a Healthy Diet.
The Promise: The rep that I have been consulting with has advised that I will probably "lose 15-30 lbs your 1st month and 2-5 lbs a week after that." It is specifically "designed to yield a loss of 2 to 5 pounds per week while preserving muscle mass."
The Problem: $299/month for the most basic plan - which is 5 meals a day, and then you create your own "lean and green" meal for dinner, making it not so cost effective, despite their facts and figures. Also, the final kicker, as noted in the literature itself: "Most Experts draw the line at 1,200 calories as the minimum needed for adequate nutrition, and say that Dieters should not dip below this number unless they're under a Physician's care." Sounds a little risky.
Weight loss pill that begins with an "A":
The Premise: "A" is the "only FDA-approved, over-the-counter weight loss product." It prevents fat absorption in the intestines, which in turn cuts down on the amount of calories that are absorbed.
The Promise: "A" is a safe way to supplement weight loss - only affecting your digestive system, not "your heart or your brain." It also claims that it can help you lose your Weight at a rate of 1.5 times faster than with exercise alone. The Problem:
According to the Mayo Clinic website "The average weight loss for prescription-strength Xenical is...[only] about 6lbs greater [per year] than diet and exercise alone." The non-prescription strength "A" is estimated to provide about half of that - so only 3lbs more per year than with reasonable diet and exercises changes alone - and with the risk of "gas with an oily anal discharge." That last sentence is enough to scare me away!
These three options certainly promise results, but all indicate that they really only supplement a healthy Diet and regular Exercise. It seems like it would be easier, more cost effective, and digestively pleasant to start making health-conscious decisions regarding portion control and diet, as well as starting a regular exercise regime. Revamping a diet is easy, but with exercise, it's best to go with a trainer to make sure that you are maximizing your workouts as well as doing them correctly! Contact your Fitness Coach for a jump start today!
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Zach Hunt is a Spokane diet comparison expert, personal trainer and owner of Physzique, a fitness coaching service in Spokane, WA. Go here: http://www.spokanefitnesscoach.com or you can go here for more diet comparison tips: http://www.spokanefitnesscoach.com/spokane-wpblog/2009/02/03 /spokane-medifast-%E2%80%93-how-beneficial-spokane-diet/
- namely - how can the weight be lost? There are different options available, and each is touted as the best and most effective way to achieve that slim, Sexy Body. Not being able to give exact names, A few of the options I chose to look at today were the "Cereal K" diet, the weight loss pill that begins with an "A", and the "Medif..." diet.
The "Cereal K" Challenge:
The Premise: Replace two of your Meals daily (breakfast and lunch) with one serving of the cereal - which is 1 cup along with ½ cup skim milk. Have healthy snacks throughout the day, and then have a healthy Dinner.
The Promise: Claims that Residents can lose up to 6lbs in 2 weeks on this food substitution method alone.
The Problem: A one cup serving of cereal isn't that filling
- and only offers 7g of protein per serving, along with a whopping 22g of carbs. It seems more prudent to eat a balanced meal, feel fuller, and get more protein.
The "Medif..." diet:
The Premise: A high protein, low carbohydrate portion and calorie controlled Diet, offering between 800 - 1,000 calories per day. It's a tiered plan, which cuts out all carbs first thing, and then slowly reintroduces them over a matter of months and encourages following a Healthy Diet.
The Promise: The rep that I have been consulting with has advised that I will probably "lose 15-30 lbs your 1st month and 2-5 lbs a week after that." It is specifically "designed to yield a loss of 2 to 5 pounds per week while preserving muscle mass."
The Problem: $299/month for the most basic plan - which is 5 meals a day, and then you create your own "lean and green" meal for dinner, making it not so cost effective, despite their facts and figures. Also, the final kicker, as noted in the literature itself: "Most Experts draw the line at 1,200 calories as the minimum needed for adequate nutrition, and say that Dieters should not dip below this number unless they're under a Physician's care." Sounds a little risky.
Weight loss pill that begins with an "A":
The Premise: "A" is the "only FDA-approved, over-the-counter weight loss product." It prevents fat absorption in the intestines, which in turn cuts down on the amount of calories that are absorbed.
The Promise: "A" is a safe way to supplement weight loss - only affecting your digestive system, not "your heart or your brain." It also claims that it can help you lose your Weight at a rate of 1.5 times faster than with exercise alone. The Problem:
According to the Mayo Clinic website "The average weight loss for prescription-strength Xenical is...[only] about 6lbs greater [per year] than diet and exercise alone." The non-prescription strength "A" is estimated to provide about half of that - so only 3lbs more per year than with reasonable diet and exercises changes alone - and with the risk of "gas with an oily anal discharge." That last sentence is enough to scare me away!
These three options certainly promise results, but all indicate that they really only supplement a healthy Diet and regular Exercise. It seems like it would be easier, more cost effective, and digestively pleasant to start making health-conscious decisions regarding portion control and diet, as well as starting a regular exercise regime. Revamping a diet is easy, but with exercise, it's best to go with a trainer to make sure that you are maximizing your workouts as well as doing them correctly! Contact your Fitness Coach for a jump start today!
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Zach Hunt is a Spokane diet comparison expert, personal trainer and owner of Physzique, a fitness coaching service in Spokane, WA. Go here: http://www.spokanefitnesscoach.com or you can go here for more diet comparison tips: http://www.spokanefitnesscoach.com/spokane-wpblog/2009/02/03 /spokane-medifast-%E2%80%93-how-beneficial-spokane-diet/
mercredi 11 février 2009
How your Relationships Affect Your Weight
We hypnotherapists get a bad rap sometimes. We're supposed to just click our fingers and magically make people do things that they wouldn't normally do in a pink fit. Sometimes I do get almost magical results with my clients in a very short time. Other times, the process can take a little longer. Let's take weight loss for example:
Many people believe that a person can be hypnotised to 'switch off' the cravings for 'bad foods'. Sometimes they can, especially if the person is emotionally stable and happy with their lives. Do I believe that a person can receive one treatment for weight loss and never have to return again? Yes. It has happened in my practise many times. Do I believe this is the case with everybody? No. In fact, years of experience treating clients for weight loss has taught me a few things.
That is why I never proclaim to be able to 'fix' a person in one session. The reason why I won't do this is because I cannot in good faith provide a guarantee and still maintain my integrity as a therapist. You see, we are all complex individuals, and in my experience there are many personal and emotional reasons that come into play when a person is not doing what they need to do. When I asses my clients' needs, these are the three questions I ask:
* Are you ready to change your behaviour?
* Do you feel you have the inner resources to make this change?
* How are your relationships going?
Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking or stop drinking, you need to examine what is going on in your own life that contributes to the stress you are experiencing, because the level of stress in your life is a major player in the equation. I always begin by examining my clients' significant relationships, simply because these take up a lot of our time and effort; so it makes perfect sense that when these aren't working, many other elements of our lives stop working for us too.
For example, maybe you are married to a person who is emotionally abusive towards you. If you are, then don't underestimate how much energy it takes to be around such a person 24/7. This was happening to my client 'Linda'. She had gained several kilos over the last 10 years, and couldn't seem to shake them. She had tried everything possible, but to no avail. When we talked about her marriage, we discovered that 'Linda' was experiencing major power struggles with her husband. Every ounce of her energy was taken up in fighting with her partner.
Of course, what this translates to in terms of weight loss is 'I just cannot be bothered'. The energy it consumes to maintain and exist in a toxic relationship is enormous, and because of this, there is no energy left for the pursuit of good health. 'Linda' felt emotionally battered, and overeating was her way of softening the blow.
How do you get along with the people you spend most of your time with? Is there conflict, anger or fear? Losing weight can be difficult when you are surrounded by negativity - especially if there is somebody in your life who criticises your weight. Scratch below the surface. Get to know yourself and understand what causes you grief. When you find out, then you will know what you need to change. For 'Linda' it was the ability to assert herself during conflict and recognize herself as a valid human being who deserves health and happiness. What is it for you?
Whether you are overeating, drinking too much or simply not making the effort to exercise, there is usually a reason and it is NOT because you are lazy. Clean up your relationships. Get rid of the dead wood and take stock of those in your life. If you feel unable to leave a relationship for whatever reason, then work on the way you respond to the other person's behaviour. Remember: we teach other people how to treat us.
Who adds value to your life? Who does not? As you discover this you will be able to make profound positive changes in your life which will in turn enable you to look after yourself on every level. You DO matter.
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Sonia Devine is one of Australia's leading experts in
weight loss hypnotherapy. Want to learn more about how to achieve permanent weight loss and improve your relationships? Claim Your FREE weight loss e-book available at => http://loveyourselfslim.com.au/free_stuff
Many people believe that a person can be hypnotised to 'switch off' the cravings for 'bad foods'. Sometimes they can, especially if the person is emotionally stable and happy with their lives. Do I believe that a person can receive one treatment for weight loss and never have to return again? Yes. It has happened in my practise many times. Do I believe this is the case with everybody? No. In fact, years of experience treating clients for weight loss has taught me a few things.
That is why I never proclaim to be able to 'fix' a person in one session. The reason why I won't do this is because I cannot in good faith provide a guarantee and still maintain my integrity as a therapist. You see, we are all complex individuals, and in my experience there are many personal and emotional reasons that come into play when a person is not doing what they need to do. When I asses my clients' needs, these are the three questions I ask:
* Are you ready to change your behaviour?
* Do you feel you have the inner resources to make this change?
* How are your relationships going?
Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking or stop drinking, you need to examine what is going on in your own life that contributes to the stress you are experiencing, because the level of stress in your life is a major player in the equation. I always begin by examining my clients' significant relationships, simply because these take up a lot of our time and effort; so it makes perfect sense that when these aren't working, many other elements of our lives stop working for us too.
For example, maybe you are married to a person who is emotionally abusive towards you. If you are, then don't underestimate how much energy it takes to be around such a person 24/7. This was happening to my client 'Linda'. She had gained several kilos over the last 10 years, and couldn't seem to shake them. She had tried everything possible, but to no avail. When we talked about her marriage, we discovered that 'Linda' was experiencing major power struggles with her husband. Every ounce of her energy was taken up in fighting with her partner.
Of course, what this translates to in terms of weight loss is 'I just cannot be bothered'. The energy it consumes to maintain and exist in a toxic relationship is enormous, and because of this, there is no energy left for the pursuit of good health. 'Linda' felt emotionally battered, and overeating was her way of softening the blow.
How do you get along with the people you spend most of your time with? Is there conflict, anger or fear? Losing weight can be difficult when you are surrounded by negativity - especially if there is somebody in your life who criticises your weight. Scratch below the surface. Get to know yourself and understand what causes you grief. When you find out, then you will know what you need to change. For 'Linda' it was the ability to assert herself during conflict and recognize herself as a valid human being who deserves health and happiness. What is it for you?
Whether you are overeating, drinking too much or simply not making the effort to exercise, there is usually a reason and it is NOT because you are lazy. Clean up your relationships. Get rid of the dead wood and take stock of those in your life. If you feel unable to leave a relationship for whatever reason, then work on the way you respond to the other person's behaviour. Remember: we teach other people how to treat us.
Who adds value to your life? Who does not? As you discover this you will be able to make profound positive changes in your life which will in turn enable you to look after yourself on every level. You DO matter.
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Sonia Devine is one of Australia's leading experts in
weight loss hypnotherapy. Want to learn more about how to achieve permanent weight loss and improve your relationships? Claim Your FREE weight loss e-book available at => http://loveyourselfslim.com.au/free_stuff
lundi 9 février 2009
Why Can't I Look Like That?
The struggle to attain physical perfection is a thorn in our side and one that creeps up on us slowly. Here's how the story goes: you wake up feeling fantastic. You look in the mirror and you like what you see. And indeed why shouldn't you? After all, you have been working really hard over the last few months. You have been eating healthy low fat meals, watching your portion sizes and you haven't missed a day at the gym. You are very proud of what you have achieved. Your eyes are sparkling, your skin is toned and bright and you feel fitter and healthier that you have felt in a very long time.
So you put on your new outfit and you go out to greet the world. Maybe you go off to the shopping mall for a look around. Or perhaps down to the beach for a quick swim. So many places, so little time.....and that's when it happens. Suddenly, out of the blue you see her: she is tall, tanned and stunning. You look her up and down, hoping to find at least one flaw - but alas...you are left empty handed. Not a hint of cellulite to be seen, and not a smudge of make-up on her face. You want to curl up and cry.
Who IS this girl?? You don't know her name and the truth is you don't need to. You've seen her many times before, or at least other versions of her in many forms over many years. She always shows up when you least expect it - turning up to crush your soul and take away your happiness. Her mere presence confirms what you have secretly known all along: that you that you're not quite so beautiful after all; that you will never be beautiful enough.
But of course you know it's not this girl that is the problem; the problem is and has always been inside your mind. You see, no matter how beautiful we think we look, there will always be somebody else who looks more beautiful. This is one of the facts that causes many beautiful, normal and intelligent women of all ages to lose their bearings and become slaves to the myth we continually buy into: the myth that our entire existence should and does rely on how we look. That unless we are physically perfect, we have no right to exist.
Consumerism tells us we must strive for physical perfection - it makes a lot of money by playing on our insecurities. It tells us that eternal youth is the supreme currency and that nothing else matters. And we buy into it - literally! Time and time again we compare ourselves to that impossibly youthful and skinny (digitally enhanced) image (often portrayed by a 15 year old model) that we can never achieve.
So where's the solution? The solution is inside you - your self esteem. True self esteem is the ability to accept yourself no matter what the situation and no matter who is around you. It is about recognizing yourself as a whole entity, not just a physical body. When other people observe you, they see the whole you, not just your bottom or your thighs or your cellulite. Whether you believe the media's messages about how you should look or not, know and understand this: you will never ever be happy as long as you insist on comparing yourself to other people. No matter what you do, where you live or who you are, there will always be someone younger, prettier, smarter or richer.
So instead of becoming a bitter and twisted old crone like the one in 'Sleeping Beauty' (or was it 'Snow White'?), why not refuse to play the game? There's no written law that says you have to be a part of the madness. Be the best you can be and take the pressure off yourself. Everybody gets old. Ageing, sickness and death are inevitable. Fat or thin, pretty or not so pretty, we are all going to wrinkle up, stoop over and dribble in our sleep. So rather than struggling to 'fight' the natural ageing process, instead strive to find you. I can guarantee it's a whole lot easier and much more interesting.
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Sonia Devine is one of Australia's leading experts in weight loss hypnotherapy. Want to learn more about how to accept your body? Claim Your FREE weight loss e-book available at => http://loveyourselfslim.com.au/free_stuff
So you put on your new outfit and you go out to greet the world. Maybe you go off to the shopping mall for a look around. Or perhaps down to the beach for a quick swim. So many places, so little time.....and that's when it happens. Suddenly, out of the blue you see her: she is tall, tanned and stunning. You look her up and down, hoping to find at least one flaw - but alas...you are left empty handed. Not a hint of cellulite to be seen, and not a smudge of make-up on her face. You want to curl up and cry.
Who IS this girl?? You don't know her name and the truth is you don't need to. You've seen her many times before, or at least other versions of her in many forms over many years. She always shows up when you least expect it - turning up to crush your soul and take away your happiness. Her mere presence confirms what you have secretly known all along: that you that you're not quite so beautiful after all; that you will never be beautiful enough.
But of course you know it's not this girl that is the problem; the problem is and has always been inside your mind. You see, no matter how beautiful we think we look, there will always be somebody else who looks more beautiful. This is one of the facts that causes many beautiful, normal and intelligent women of all ages to lose their bearings and become slaves to the myth we continually buy into: the myth that our entire existence should and does rely on how we look. That unless we are physically perfect, we have no right to exist.
Consumerism tells us we must strive for physical perfection - it makes a lot of money by playing on our insecurities. It tells us that eternal youth is the supreme currency and that nothing else matters. And we buy into it - literally! Time and time again we compare ourselves to that impossibly youthful and skinny (digitally enhanced) image (often portrayed by a 15 year old model) that we can never achieve.
So where's the solution? The solution is inside you - your self esteem. True self esteem is the ability to accept yourself no matter what the situation and no matter who is around you. It is about recognizing yourself as a whole entity, not just a physical body. When other people observe you, they see the whole you, not just your bottom or your thighs or your cellulite. Whether you believe the media's messages about how you should look or not, know and understand this: you will never ever be happy as long as you insist on comparing yourself to other people. No matter what you do, where you live or who you are, there will always be someone younger, prettier, smarter or richer.
So instead of becoming a bitter and twisted old crone like the one in 'Sleeping Beauty' (or was it 'Snow White'?), why not refuse to play the game? There's no written law that says you have to be a part of the madness. Be the best you can be and take the pressure off yourself. Everybody gets old. Ageing, sickness and death are inevitable. Fat or thin, pretty or not so pretty, we are all going to wrinkle up, stoop over and dribble in our sleep. So rather than struggling to 'fight' the natural ageing process, instead strive to find you. I can guarantee it's a whole lot easier and much more interesting.
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Sonia Devine is one of Australia's leading experts in weight loss hypnotherapy. Want to learn more about how to accept your body? Claim Your FREE weight loss e-book available at => http://loveyourselfslim.com.au/free_stuff
vendredi 6 février 2009
How To Improve Weight Loss with a Low Sugar Diet
When it comes to watching your waistline, you probably already know that you should stay away from certain foods. Of course, saturated fats, high-salt foods, and excess calories probably top the list of what you normally avoid. While these are certainly diet enemies, there is something more you should add to your list of foods to ditch when losing weight, a low sugar diet. Sugar, while technically fat-free, can actually make dieting harder and prevent you from dropping the pounds you want to shed.
When our bodies are properly fueled, they see no need to burn off extra calories and fat. Of course, diets help us get around this by creating a calorie deficit and forcing bodies to burn stored fat. Unfortunately, the production of insulin can confuse this process. Insulin signals to the body that it has enough energy and does not need to tap into fat stores. What does this have to do with sugar? Well, consuming a lot of sugar encourages the pancreas to work harder and make more insulin so that all the energy in the sugar can be used. Sure, this gives you a temporary energy burst, but it also stops your body from burning off extra calories.
To make matters worse, after the initial insulin surge from a sugar rush, you are going to experience a "crash." This is because your blood sugar levels will ultimately drop from all the insulin your body pumped out. With low blood sugar, you are likely to feel overwhelming cravings for high-carb and high-fat foods. If you give into these, not only will you increase your caloric intake, but you'll start the entire process all over again. Plus, your energy levels will be so low you are unlikely to workout. Even if you do hit the gym after a post-sugar crash, your workout will definitely not be top-notch.
So, what foods should you specifically watch out for?
Processed foods are the most likely culprits when it comes to excess sugar. Of course, you will probably think to stay away from cookies, cakes, and candies. However, you may overlook other high-sugar products. For instance, many breakfast cereals are loaded with sugar as are many cereal and granola bars. You should also avoid artificial maple syrup, which is nearly pure sugar, and sweetened beverages like soda or fruit punch. Even fruit jams can be loaded with extra sugar. For a healthier choice, choose a no-sugar-added variety of fruit preserves, which contain only natural fruit product.
Remember, though, some foods that are very good for you also contain sugar. In fact, fresh fruits are loaded with natural sugar. However, this sweetness is nothing to fear. Fruits contain an appropriate balance of sugar and fiber. Fiber slows down digestion and absorption, which also slows the flow of insulin into the blood stream. Unfortunately, fruit juice, even 100% natural juice, does not contain fiber because the skin and pulp of the fruit have been removed. Consequently, these juices can cause the same sugar spike as candies and cake.
Ultimately, standard dietary guidelines recommend that you should not consume more than 40g of refined sugar each day. However, if you are trying to lose weight, you will probably want to have even less in your diet. Although our bodies do need some sugar to manage energy appropriately, most of what we need can be found in whole grains, fruits, and natural dairy products. If you consume healthy amounts of these, you should not have any need for added, processed sugar.
Some people may try to eliminate excess sugar by substituting artificial sweeteners. While this limits caloric intake and can prevent insulin spikes, it is ultimately not a very good solution. Studies have shown that artificial sweeteners can actually cause our bodies to crave more sweets. Why does this happen? Well, many such sweeteners are actually several times sweeter than natural sugar. In fact, some can be up to 200 times sweeter. Subsequently, our bodies get used to this level of sweetness and less sweet foods, like fruits, will no longer satisfy sugar cravings. Furthermore, some artificial sweeteners may be linked to harmful diseases like arthritis and cancer.
Cutting excess sugar from your diet can be difficult.
Cravings attack when we least expect, and can make it nearly impossible to avoid that candy bowl or cookie jar. Thankfully, these cravings are temporary. The longer you go on a low sugar diet, the less you will want sweets. In fact, you will soon be craving an apple for a sweet treat instead of a cookie. Exercise can also help cut cravings by balancing blood sugar and regulating energy levels. So, if you want to lose weight, make low sugar choices a part of your healthy diet and exercise plan.
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Robert Harden, fitness coach at Extremely-Fit, invites you to visit http://www.extremely-fit.com for more fitness and nutritional articles, like this one. If you're ready yo lose weight and get in great shape, check out P90X! http://www.extremely-fit.com/p90x-extreme-training-workout.h
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When our bodies are properly fueled, they see no need to burn off extra calories and fat. Of course, diets help us get around this by creating a calorie deficit and forcing bodies to burn stored fat. Unfortunately, the production of insulin can confuse this process. Insulin signals to the body that it has enough energy and does not need to tap into fat stores. What does this have to do with sugar? Well, consuming a lot of sugar encourages the pancreas to work harder and make more insulin so that all the energy in the sugar can be used. Sure, this gives you a temporary energy burst, but it also stops your body from burning off extra calories.
To make matters worse, after the initial insulin surge from a sugar rush, you are going to experience a "crash." This is because your blood sugar levels will ultimately drop from all the insulin your body pumped out. With low blood sugar, you are likely to feel overwhelming cravings for high-carb and high-fat foods. If you give into these, not only will you increase your caloric intake, but you'll start the entire process all over again. Plus, your energy levels will be so low you are unlikely to workout. Even if you do hit the gym after a post-sugar crash, your workout will definitely not be top-notch.
So, what foods should you specifically watch out for?
Processed foods are the most likely culprits when it comes to excess sugar. Of course, you will probably think to stay away from cookies, cakes, and candies. However, you may overlook other high-sugar products. For instance, many breakfast cereals are loaded with sugar as are many cereal and granola bars. You should also avoid artificial maple syrup, which is nearly pure sugar, and sweetened beverages like soda or fruit punch. Even fruit jams can be loaded with extra sugar. For a healthier choice, choose a no-sugar-added variety of fruit preserves, which contain only natural fruit product.
Remember, though, some foods that are very good for you also contain sugar. In fact, fresh fruits are loaded with natural sugar. However, this sweetness is nothing to fear. Fruits contain an appropriate balance of sugar and fiber. Fiber slows down digestion and absorption, which also slows the flow of insulin into the blood stream. Unfortunately, fruit juice, even 100% natural juice, does not contain fiber because the skin and pulp of the fruit have been removed. Consequently, these juices can cause the same sugar spike as candies and cake.
Ultimately, standard dietary guidelines recommend that you should not consume more than 40g of refined sugar each day. However, if you are trying to lose weight, you will probably want to have even less in your diet. Although our bodies do need some sugar to manage energy appropriately, most of what we need can be found in whole grains, fruits, and natural dairy products. If you consume healthy amounts of these, you should not have any need for added, processed sugar.
Some people may try to eliminate excess sugar by substituting artificial sweeteners. While this limits caloric intake and can prevent insulin spikes, it is ultimately not a very good solution. Studies have shown that artificial sweeteners can actually cause our bodies to crave more sweets. Why does this happen? Well, many such sweeteners are actually several times sweeter than natural sugar. In fact, some can be up to 200 times sweeter. Subsequently, our bodies get used to this level of sweetness and less sweet foods, like fruits, will no longer satisfy sugar cravings. Furthermore, some artificial sweeteners may be linked to harmful diseases like arthritis and cancer.
Cutting excess sugar from your diet can be difficult.
Cravings attack when we least expect, and can make it nearly impossible to avoid that candy bowl or cookie jar. Thankfully, these cravings are temporary. The longer you go on a low sugar diet, the less you will want sweets. In fact, you will soon be craving an apple for a sweet treat instead of a cookie. Exercise can also help cut cravings by balancing blood sugar and regulating energy levels. So, if you want to lose weight, make low sugar choices a part of your healthy diet and exercise plan.
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Robert Harden, fitness coach at Extremely-Fit, invites you to visit http://www.extremely-fit.com for more fitness and nutritional articles, like this one. If you're ready yo lose weight and get in great shape, check out P90X! http://www.extremely-fit.com/p90x-extreme-training-workout.h
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jeudi 5 février 2009
It's Not What You Eat; It's What's In What You Eat!
Some say count calories while others say count carbs.
Count grams, count sodium, protein glycemic index level.
When does it end?
Most weight loss gurus come in two sizes.
1.) Those who are skinny and have never had to lose an ounce of fat.
2.) Those that lost it once and are chubby again.
First off, you have to wonder if they really know what they're doing. It stands to reason that if someone had a cure for weight loss, everyone would be thin.
Truth be told, "The Biggest Loser" won't have a shortage of contestants anytime soon! They couldn't pay me enough to let my fat be exploited on national TV for ratings, but if it helps people lose weight, I guess it's a good thing.
I'll never know or go that route.
Secondly, if you are like me and need to lose weight, do you really want some perpetually thin person explaining to you how to do it? I think that's part of the reason Oprah does so well when she plugs weight loss stuff; she's got some meat on her bones! And she struggles with it just like the rest of us in the same boat.
Why do dieters lose weight and ultimately gain back more than they lost?
Some say it's not what you eat; it's what's in what you eat.
A growing number of doctors and nutritionists believe that food additive and processing techniques are contributing to the ever growing number of overweight and obese people.
Of particular concern are flavor enhancers like MSG (monosodium glutamate) and man-made sugars which are believed to slow down the metabolism. As a general rule, anything ending in "ose" should be avoided including, dextrose, sucrose and high fructose corn syrup. Diet sodas, while low in calories, may contain aspartame or sucrolos which may also slow down the metabolism and cause weight gain.
Today we have more diet drinks, diet plans, pills, lotions, potions, systems, books, CDs, and anything else you can think of, yet many people continue to remain overweight or get heavier. Heavier may be too P.C. so let's face it head on and call it what it is; people jump from diet to diet and keep getting fatter!
Maybe it's the chemicals they are putting in our food to either preserve it or get us addicted to it that is keeping us overweight. Growth hormones and antibiotics are injected into cattle and poultry. Insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides, are sprayed on fruits and vegetables. These chemicals may also have a negative effect. Trans-fats (omnipresent in fast food restaurants) such as hydrogenated oils should also be avoided to prevent weight gain.
Everyone agrees that walking and drinking lots of water helps with losing weight, but if the chemicals in the food we eat are fighting against our hypothalamus gland to slow our metabolism, our best bet is to eat organic foods as much as possible and stay away from the drive thrus!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Nathan BF Gurley is a real estate appraiser, musician, blogger and social networker. Please visit http://NathanGurley.com to join the weight loss group or get free samples of Weight Loss Plus.
Count grams, count sodium, protein glycemic index level.
When does it end?
Most weight loss gurus come in two sizes.
1.) Those who are skinny and have never had to lose an ounce of fat.
2.) Those that lost it once and are chubby again.
First off, you have to wonder if they really know what they're doing. It stands to reason that if someone had a cure for weight loss, everyone would be thin.
Truth be told, "The Biggest Loser" won't have a shortage of contestants anytime soon! They couldn't pay me enough to let my fat be exploited on national TV for ratings, but if it helps people lose weight, I guess it's a good thing.
I'll never know or go that route.
Secondly, if you are like me and need to lose weight, do you really want some perpetually thin person explaining to you how to do it? I think that's part of the reason Oprah does so well when she plugs weight loss stuff; she's got some meat on her bones! And she struggles with it just like the rest of us in the same boat.
Why do dieters lose weight and ultimately gain back more than they lost?
Some say it's not what you eat; it's what's in what you eat.
A growing number of doctors and nutritionists believe that food additive and processing techniques are contributing to the ever growing number of overweight and obese people.
Of particular concern are flavor enhancers like MSG (monosodium glutamate) and man-made sugars which are believed to slow down the metabolism. As a general rule, anything ending in "ose" should be avoided including, dextrose, sucrose and high fructose corn syrup. Diet sodas, while low in calories, may contain aspartame or sucrolos which may also slow down the metabolism and cause weight gain.
Today we have more diet drinks, diet plans, pills, lotions, potions, systems, books, CDs, and anything else you can think of, yet many people continue to remain overweight or get heavier. Heavier may be too P.C. so let's face it head on and call it what it is; people jump from diet to diet and keep getting fatter!
Maybe it's the chemicals they are putting in our food to either preserve it or get us addicted to it that is keeping us overweight. Growth hormones and antibiotics are injected into cattle and poultry. Insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides, are sprayed on fruits and vegetables. These chemicals may also have a negative effect. Trans-fats (omnipresent in fast food restaurants) such as hydrogenated oils should also be avoided to prevent weight gain.
Everyone agrees that walking and drinking lots of water helps with losing weight, but if the chemicals in the food we eat are fighting against our hypothalamus gland to slow our metabolism, our best bet is to eat organic foods as much as possible and stay away from the drive thrus!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Nathan BF Gurley is a real estate appraiser, musician, blogger and social networker. Please visit http://NathanGurley.com to join the weight loss group or get free samples of Weight Loss Plus.
mercredi 4 février 2009
Lose Weight With a Raw Diet Weight Loss Method
You may have read or heard a a raw diet weight loss method,and may you have thought about whether you should try this diet to lose weight. There is a good deal of mixed data about using a raw diet weight loss method for weight loss. Now with this information you can finally make a decision to see if it is going to suit you.
The thing with that apart from aiding with weight loss, is that this type of diet has other benefits, which include eliminating toxins from the body. Eradicating these toxins will have a beneficial effect on internal organs, improvements to your skin, anti wrinkle benefits, and giving your immune system a well needed boost.
The flipside is that some people say that a raw diet weight loss method to lose weight can be risky if you apply it for a long period. This is because you are simply having raw foods, you will not be taking a full range of vital minerals because you are not eating other foods.
In all honesty a raw diet weight loss plan is not merely a diet to lose weight, it can be considered to be seen as a detox plan. Following this sort of program is not as easy as it seems, as it means not consuming meats, cereals, potatoes, and fundamentally anything else that comes in a processed state, or has been treated with any sort of additives.
All the food that you can eat will include foods that you do not have to cook. Foods like nuts, berries raw vegetables, fresh fruit, and anything else that can be eaten without having to cook it. You also have to drink a fair amount amount of water, around 8-10 glasses daily should do it. This will keep you hydrated and ensure that toxins are flushed away.
Can you lose weight with the raw diet weight loss method? The answer is a definite yes. If you use it sparingly, and spend around a week on the diet, then you can get some good results from it. It will improve the immune system as it flushes out toxins from your digestive tract, it has a beneficial impact on your skin, and helps you to shed those pounds.
If you follow a raw diet weight loss method for a long period of time, then it could cause potential problems. Raw foods do not contain a lot of fat, and fat is vital for your body to work effectively. Nor do raw foods contain a much protein, and your body requires protein for it to function effectively.
Fundementally the choice is yours. A raw diet weight loss method has plenty of benefits if used for a short length of time. The thing to keep in mind is that it lowers your body of proteins, fats, and critical minerals. So it will not be the brightest thing to do to stretch this method out. Just use your common sense and have a couple of months between each raw diet weight loss method, and you should have no problems.
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We will show you how to lose weight for good with our
weight loss course. Get started today by visiting us http://www.easierwayz.com
The thing with that apart from aiding with weight loss, is that this type of diet has other benefits, which include eliminating toxins from the body. Eradicating these toxins will have a beneficial effect on internal organs, improvements to your skin, anti wrinkle benefits, and giving your immune system a well needed boost.
The flipside is that some people say that a raw diet weight loss method to lose weight can be risky if you apply it for a long period. This is because you are simply having raw foods, you will not be taking a full range of vital minerals because you are not eating other foods.
In all honesty a raw diet weight loss plan is not merely a diet to lose weight, it can be considered to be seen as a detox plan. Following this sort of program is not as easy as it seems, as it means not consuming meats, cereals, potatoes, and fundamentally anything else that comes in a processed state, or has been treated with any sort of additives.
All the food that you can eat will include foods that you do not have to cook. Foods like nuts, berries raw vegetables, fresh fruit, and anything else that can be eaten without having to cook it. You also have to drink a fair amount amount of water, around 8-10 glasses daily should do it. This will keep you hydrated and ensure that toxins are flushed away.
Can you lose weight with the raw diet weight loss method? The answer is a definite yes. If you use it sparingly, and spend around a week on the diet, then you can get some good results from it. It will improve the immune system as it flushes out toxins from your digestive tract, it has a beneficial impact on your skin, and helps you to shed those pounds.
If you follow a raw diet weight loss method for a long period of time, then it could cause potential problems. Raw foods do not contain a lot of fat, and fat is vital for your body to work effectively. Nor do raw foods contain a much protein, and your body requires protein for it to function effectively.
Fundementally the choice is yours. A raw diet weight loss method has plenty of benefits if used for a short length of time. The thing to keep in mind is that it lowers your body of proteins, fats, and critical minerals. So it will not be the brightest thing to do to stretch this method out. Just use your common sense and have a couple of months between each raw diet weight loss method, and you should have no problems.
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We will show you how to lose weight for good with our
weight loss course. Get started today by visiting us http://www.easierwayz.com
mardi 3 février 2009
Work out for Women - Boxing Road Work to Slim and Tone
Boxing is a great workout for women to get in shape. Boxers need to have strength, speed, endurance, and explosiveness to win fights. However you don't need to hop into the ring to take advantage of the benefits boxing has to offer. There are countless gyms across the country that offers boxing workouts for women. The workouts usually last an hour consisting of bag work, focus mitts drills, skipping, and medicine ball exercises. Many of my clients over the years have noticed significant weight loss over the years after only 4 weeks of training.
Roadwork is great for building your cardio and requires no equipment. It also allows you to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Now you don't have to sign up at a gym if it is not your cup of tea. Many boxing drills do not require equipment. Instead you can do roadwork which is basically running mixed in with calisthenics. Here are some tips on how to begin your boxing roadwork workout for women:
1. Start off with a light warm up by doing arm circles forwards and backwards.
2. Put your hands on waist and circle your hips left then right.
3. Place your hands on your knees and circle your knees to the left then right.
4. Stand straight up with your hands above your head together and tilt to the right to stretch your lats. Hold for 30 seconds. Then tilt to the left to stretch the other side.
5. Keep standing straight and reach down to touch your toes and hold for 30 seconds.
6. Start with a light jog with light punches in the air.
7. As you continue to jog, get your knees up to waist level for 30 seconds then resume regular pace. Alternate between light jogging and knees up every 30 seconds.
8. Once you get a little sweat going you can perform lunges. I like to use lamp posts as my visual benchmark. I lunge to one lamp post then jog to the next. Alternating each time I reach the next lamp post.
9. Change it up again by alternating between light jog to sprinting using the lamp post as the visual benchmark.
10. My route always consists of a field with a playground.
I stop at the playground to do some push-ups, crunches and light shadow boxing. If there is a bench nearby I'll include some tricep dips.
11. Finish your workout with a cool down consisting of stretching. Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds.
So there you have it, the basic boxing road workout for women that will help you slim and tone your body.
Remember if you are just getting back to exercise make sure you progress slowly and with caution. You are not training to be the next world champion. Take care of your body and it will take care of you.
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Raz Chan is a professional martial arts instructor teaching women's cardio kickboxing and self-defense. To find out more about his online workout for women you can follow his workout for women blog at: http://blog.quickfitfemale.com or his workout for women online at: http://www.quickfitfemale.com
Roadwork is great for building your cardio and requires no equipment. It also allows you to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Now you don't have to sign up at a gym if it is not your cup of tea. Many boxing drills do not require equipment. Instead you can do roadwork which is basically running mixed in with calisthenics. Here are some tips on how to begin your boxing roadwork workout for women:
1. Start off with a light warm up by doing arm circles forwards and backwards.
2. Put your hands on waist and circle your hips left then right.
3. Place your hands on your knees and circle your knees to the left then right.
4. Stand straight up with your hands above your head together and tilt to the right to stretch your lats. Hold for 30 seconds. Then tilt to the left to stretch the other side.
5. Keep standing straight and reach down to touch your toes and hold for 30 seconds.
6. Start with a light jog with light punches in the air.
7. As you continue to jog, get your knees up to waist level for 30 seconds then resume regular pace. Alternate between light jogging and knees up every 30 seconds.
8. Once you get a little sweat going you can perform lunges. I like to use lamp posts as my visual benchmark. I lunge to one lamp post then jog to the next. Alternating each time I reach the next lamp post.
9. Change it up again by alternating between light jog to sprinting using the lamp post as the visual benchmark.
10. My route always consists of a field with a playground.
I stop at the playground to do some push-ups, crunches and light shadow boxing. If there is a bench nearby I'll include some tricep dips.
11. Finish your workout with a cool down consisting of stretching. Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds.
So there you have it, the basic boxing road workout for women that will help you slim and tone your body.
Remember if you are just getting back to exercise make sure you progress slowly and with caution. You are not training to be the next world champion. Take care of your body and it will take care of you.
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Raz Chan is a professional martial arts instructor teaching women's cardio kickboxing and self-defense. To find out more about his online workout for women you can follow his workout for women blog at: http://blog.quickfitfemale.com or his workout for women online at: http://www.quickfitfemale.com
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