Green Tea For Weight Loss - Does It Really Burn Fat?
By
Sergey PopovBelieve it or not, more and more often you'll find green tea (or green tea extract) included in the compilations of many of the more popular weight loss supplements today. The benefits of green tea are numerous. Possible benefits are being investigated for weight loss, cancer prevention, antioxidant activity, cognitive enhancement, general good health and well being, the list goes on and on.
First of all, green tea extract is a source of caffeine, and often replaces the caffeine component in the fat burner compilation. It is also a very powerful anti-oxidant, just like vitamin C and beta-carotene. But researchers have suggested that the active ingredient may be up to 200 times more powerful than vitamin E as an oxidant. Green tea may be useful as a glucose regulator - meaning it slows the rise in blood sugar following a meal. Green tea has also helped aid weight loss by increasing the metabolic rate, causing those who use it to experience greater calorie burn. Green tea also causes carbohydrates to be released slowly, preventing sharp increases in blood-insulin levels. This promotes the burning of fat. The thermo genic effect of green tea was originally attributed to its caffeine content. However, green tea stimulates brown fat thermo genesis far greater than a comparable amount of pure caffeine. It appears that the catechin-polyphenols and caffeine that naturally occur in green tea work synergistically to stimulate thermo genesis and augment and prolong sympathetic stimulation of thermo genesis.
In short, green tea's weight loss benefits are a result of several mechanisms. As discussed, these include an increased metabolism, a positive effect on blood sugar and insulin regulation, and possibly the inhibiting of the enzyme amylase, which is required for the processing of carbohydrates. It also has been shown to lower LDL levels (that's the "bad" cholesterol) as well as triglyceride levels. So, should you use green tea for weight loss? - Yes, you should.
Want to know how do people lose 9lbs every 11 Days? The site below is about a natural weigh loss system based on the food we eat and fat burning hormones in our body. This weight loss system has helped me to lose weight and i recommend it to everybody.
http://www.become-slim.info/-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Water - The Secret to Fat Loss?
By
Leigh PeeleWater is one of the most important elements in fat loss. If you are not getting a proper balance of water, then you can not possibly get the best fat loss results. If you are 40 lbs overweight and do not workout really, and your diet is sketchy, are you going to notice a huge physical appearance difference...no probably not. However, it will provide you with the building blocks you need to start turning your body into a more efficient fat burning machine. Now, if you are slightly over your desired body fat and you have been skimping on the water, lifting weights, doing cardio, and eating pretty clean, are you going to see and feel a difference? YES a Big Difference.
The liver is our fat traffic cross guard, if you will. It helps break down the fat and sort where the body needs it for energy. So what happens if there is a traffic jam? The cross guard gets flustered, and tells people to park on the side until he get things sorted out and moving again.
Those parked cars in this (again I know weird analogy) is our fat.
Why did the traffic jam occur? Because the traffic lights down the street, the kidney, went haywire and stop functioning right. Water is the magic that gets the kidney happy and pumping.
If it's not happy or is overworked, it sends its entire extra load to the liver, when this happens the liver gets overloaded and starts to store that fat because it just does not have the room or time to sort out everything properly. So simply plan to drink enough water. Then the kidney is working normal and happy, the liver sorts all your fat, and toxins get released. Now you have a well oiled fat burning machine. Now why if this is so simple, is it so neglected?
Well a lot of people do not like to drink water, forget to drink water, or do not understand its importance. Now that you understand its importance, let's look at what happens when you start drinking it so you know when you are getting enough. First off, a lot of people start drinking more water and their number one complaint is "I go to the bathroom all the time, I just can not pee that much". Well this is going to happen. Your body is regulating, it's going to take a little while (usually a few weeks) to flush out the toxins and get rid of the water storage. 8/10 people are partially dehydrated at all times. When you are dehydrated you store water, just as you do in starvation mode with fat. It takes a little while for your body to believe that it's going to continue getting that water. so for a little while it's going to be in an "in and out" system. However it will adjust, and once it does the bathroom runs will be less and less.
There is a reason why everyone automatically thinks pee should be bright yellow, because most of the population is partially dehydrated. When you first start out drinking a lot of water your urine color will be mostly clear. Remember that your body is adjusting and flushing out toxins.
However the goal is to have very light off yellow, almost clear, urine. This is a sign of good hydration. The more yellow, the more dehydrated.
How much water is enough? Keep it simple. For a woman who exercises, a gallon a day. For a man who exercises, 1.5 to 2 gallons a day. If you find after a few weeks you are still very clear and using the bathroom a lot, lower you intake some. If it's still really yellow increase your intake some. For marathon runners and trainers make sure, if you are taking in more than 3 gallons of water a day, to really add sodium to your intake to regulate your body. This is so you do not put your body in a Hyperdemia state.
Tips:
• Do not drink a little water and then a huge amount at one time to make up for your daily needs. It's just like eating 5-6 meals a day. Get your water broken up through out the day.
• If you have been dehydrated, expect some bloating and water weight to occur the first week or so. It's just the same as if you stopped eating food after being in starvation mode; your body is going to hold on to it. So if bloating occurs, it's natural and will pass in a short time.
• Cold/warm which one? Some say cooler water is absorbed quicker and helps burn fat faster. Some say warm is easier to drink and delays cramping. Overall it does not really matter too much. Just find a way to get it down.
Leigh Peele is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and holds other certificates in both nutrition and in sports specific training. She trains everyone from housewives to actresses and world ranked fighters.
She has been published both locally and nationally and latest contribution to the fitness community is the recent publication The Fat Loss Troubleshoot. To find out more information on Leigh Peele and products visit
http://www.fatlosstroubleshoot.com/*You can use this article in Full on your websites as long as you include the above information*
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
How Many Cups of Water a Day to Drink to Lose Weight Fast?
By
Leigh BrooksBoth of these are frequently asked questions when it come to weight loss. Fist of all if you are looking for how to lose weight fast at home remedies, then you will find several FREE and NATURAL Proven Weight loss tips here.
Let's talk about Water. It is absolutely essential that you drink enough water to support the liver's ability to burn fat. And when you are lacking in the H2O department, your kidneys will actually force your liver to pick up the slack. And that takes away from your liver's ability to metabolize stored fat.
There are two basic schools of thought when wondering how many cups of water a day to drink to lose weight fast. The first is the generic 8 glasses of 8 ounce servings. I would say that this is an absolute minimum; but right on the money for a person that weighs about 125 pounds. The other school of though is this: you need to drink half of your weight in ounces of water every day. So Simply put, a person weighing 150 pounds would need to drink 75 ounces of water a day. This is about 9 servings at 8 ounces each. Or 9 glasses of water.
If you can get anywhere from 8 to 10 eight ounce cups of water a day you are probably doing great, but do give you weight some consideration. Drinking water is very important if you want to lose weight fast, but more importantly it will actually HELP you get rid of excess water weight! What? How can that be?
Well, quite the contrary-- the reason that your body is retaining water is because it is trying to tell you something! Your body is in crisis mode and is hoarding every ounce it can because you are not giving it enough! Bottom line-- to stop retaining water you must start drinking more per day.
I know, when you and your toilet become best buddies during frequent visits, most people call it quits. This is but a brief period when your body is regaining trust in your ability to give it the water it needs. Great news! The more frequent your visits to the bathroom become, the MORE water you are getting rid of around your belly, ankles and hips. Your body is realizing that it doesn't need to hold onto that water anymore. Finally, you are giving yourself just what you need. So please don't stop now. You are on the verge of your breakthrough point. Eventually, you're body will settle down and frequent toilet breaks will become less often and more manageable. Even better, You will see weight loss results like never before if you stick to a good water regime.
You will also notice something else, less cravings! Sometimes dehydration can cause you to crave more food. Not only will you be full because of your water intake, you body will stop sending those false alarms to your brain! If you can add a lemon to your water you are doing your digestive system a huge favor. The proper amount of lemon juice a day will aid in the digestive process and symptoms like heartburn, burping and bloating will start to disappear.
Lemons are high in two essentials that your body needs--Vitamin C and Potassium. The vitamin C will boost your immune system and help clean out your blood. The Potassium in lemons will also help people with heart conditions.
Recent studies have indicated that Cancer thrives in an acidic environment. Believe it or not even though lemons are an acidic fruit, they are a great ph/alkaline equalizer. Lemons will actually help your body become LESS acidic.
How much lemon juice should you have? Well if you weigh under 150 pounds you should have an ounce a day or the equivalent of one lemon. Weigh more than 150 pounds? Just double it and have 2 ounces of lemon juice a day. Try to make it from Organic lemons if you can. Just sip your lemon water throughout the day with your spring water and you will reap the rewards of Fast Weight Loss and Healthy Liver, Kidney, Digestive and Heart Health!
If you want to really Lose Weight Fast Naturally--without Pills, Attending Meetings or Dangerous Low Carb Diets, then please Visit
http://www.bye-bye-lbs.comYou will be able to read the Best Online Diet Reviews of the top 3 Diet Plans on the Internet Today. You Can Lose 9 pounds in 11 days simply by rotating your carbs and proteins. It really is that simple!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
How To Lose Weight By Christmas
By
Nicola WilliamsThe Christmas panic is starting to set in. There's only a matter of weeks to go - is it possible to lose weight by Christmas and look absolutely fabulous during the party season? Luckily, with a bit of effort it is certainly possible. The amount of weight you lose will be based on how much work you are willing to put in, and of course the amount of time left before Christmas.
Many people resort to desperate measures in the run up to Christmas in an effort to lose weight.
However, extreme dieting such as starvation dieting is not the answer. Healthy weight loss amounts to about 1-2 pounds of body fat per week. To lose this much weight you should be cutting down by about 500 calories each day. It stands to reason that to lose weight it is necessary to burn more calories than you consume, so in working out how to lose weight by Christmas you should be including some cardiovascular exercise in your plan.
Despite what many people think, it is impossible to target fat reduction. For instance, many people are keen to reduce abdominal fat and try to do so with abdominal exercises. Certainly the exercises will help to develop muscle tone in that area but to lose fat you will need to cut down on your calorie intake. There is no need to be extreme or obsessive about calorie counting. You will often find that if you cut out fast food, cakes, biscuits and general junk food it is pretty easy to eat less calories a day. If you are hungry try to opt for fruit or vegetables instead to fill you up. Drinking 8 glasses of water a day is a must if you want to lose weight and look better.
How to lose weight by Christmas is a problem that many people are facing right now, but with a healthier diet, regular exercise (even something as simple as going for a walk a few times a week) and drinking plenty of water you should lose some weight before Christmas. It is never too late to embark on a healthier lifestyle.
If you feel you need that extra little bit of help to lose weight before Christmas (and who doesn't?) consider taking a hoodia supplement.
Read
http://www.hoodithinreview.net to find out how Hoodithin (the no.1 diet product in America AND as seen on TV) can help you lose weight by Christmas.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Burn Fat Fast With Food
By
Jonathan PotkinsWith the right food you can burn fat fast and gain the energy you need to get through your day.
Most people don't realize how important the the foods they eat really are.
If your looking for a diet to shed fat fast I would suggest a Low carb with high protein diet because research shows that it has advantages like reduced appetite and high thermic effect of foods.
It's a good idea to have a high veggie intake along with large amounts of lean proteins, a small amount of fruit intake and a moderate amount of essential fats. Try to put together foods you'll enjoy so you have a greater chance of success.
How do you put together foods you will enjoy so you can be successful? First you have to try to put together a wide variety of high nutrient density, low calorie density foods that you enjoy, which still fit within healthy, fat-burning energy pumping guideline.
Here is a list of foods which I use stay in shape and motivated. Remember that these foods can help you lose weight and give you the energy for everyday life.
"Burn the Fat Fast With Food" top ten list
Natural starchy carb and whole grains
1. Oatmeal (old fashioned)
2. Yams
3. Brown rice (a favorite is basmati, a long grain aromatic rice)
4. Sweet potatoes (almost same as yams)
5. Multi grain hot cereal (mix or barley, oats, rye. titricale and a few others)
6. White potatoes
7. 100% whole wheat bread
8. 100% whole wheat pasta
9. Beans (great for healthy chili recipes)
10. Cream of rice hot cereal
Vegetables
1. Broccoli
2. Asparagus
3. Spinach
4. Salad greens
5. Tomatoes
6. Peppers (green, red or yellow)
7. Onions
8. Mushrooms
9. Cucumbers
10. Zucchini
Lean proteins
1. Egg whites (whole eggs in limited quantities)
2. Whey or Casein protein (protein powder supplements)
3. Chicken Breast
4. Salmon (wild Alaskan)
5. Turkey Breast
6. Top round steak (grass fed beef)
7. Flank Steak (grass fed beef)
8. Lean Ground Turkey
9. Bison/Buffalo
10. Trout
Fruits
1. Grapefruit
2. Apples
3. Blueberries
4. Canteloupe
5. Oranges
6. Bananas
7. Peaches
8. Grapes
9. Strawberries
10. Pineapple
Note: I DO include healthy fats as well, such as walnuts, almonds, extra virgin olive oil, flax seeds, flaxseed oil (supplement - not to cook with), avocado and a few others.
When I eat dairy, its usually skim milk, low or non fat cottage cheese, low or non fat yogurt and low or non fat cheese (great for omelettes) I take two or three meals per week of whatever I want (stuff that is NOT on these lists - like pizza, sushi, big fatty restaurant steaks, etc) This way you don't get burnt out on your diet and you have a greater chance for success.
Remember you need to choose natural foods you enjoy in order to develop habits you can stick with long term. In the fruits and vegetables categories alone, there are hundreds of other choices out there, so enjoy them all!
This is Jon Potkins founder and CEO of Free Your ABS.com For more information on how to get in the best shape of your life visit
http://freeyourabs.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Diets That Work Versus Those That Don't And What That Means To Us
By
James H CarterDiets usually fail for one reason: They aren't easy to follow.
Diets that work cannot be hard to follow; or they won't work.
All too often; on low calorie diets; we don't have enough dining options; especially at fast food retaurants; to choose a meal that will leave us satisfied without "blowing" the diet.
I don't feel that no-carb diets are really very healthy because they encourage us to eliminate most of an important food group. Diets that work must be balanced in order to provide safe, effective weight loss.
When we reduce the amount of food and calories that we consume; our bodies recognize this fact and the result is a reduced metabolism. Consequently; diets that work must keep the metabolism in high gear in order to allow weight loss.
The body can tell; completely apart from the brain when it is hungry. If you're outside on a cold day; your body will start shivering in order to protect itself from the cold. If you cut back on calories; your body will protect itself from starvation by slowing the metabolism in order to conserve calories (energy).
Some diet programs refer to this principal as calorie shifting. The intent is to switch around the type of foods and calories that we eat at different times of the day so that the body never adjusts itself to a slower metabolism. It also requires eating at least four times daily for the same reason.
This means that diets that work must allow us to eat often. But how can you lose weight while eating often?
Simply put; you have to eat the right foods at the right times; in order to keep the metabolism at peak levels; burning calories and burning fat.
There are some diets that work on that principal; and by their nature they are really easy to stick with.
If you'd like to learn more and find the right diet for you; please visit
http://www.TheBodyGood.net-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Weight Loss Easier with Green Tea
By
Nancy WGreen Tea is reported to have thermogenic benefits, which makes weight loss easier. Green tea also is reported to give most people extra energy. This means that green tea is effective and convenient for weight loss support.
Green Tea can be made to fit your taste preferences and yet be extremely convenient to use throughout your day including at work, at home, at meal time, or as a refreshing beverage at work or at home. And for variety in the taste, the green tea can be blended into juices and other beverages. You can also add flavored extracts to suit your taste.
A convenient and effective source of green tea, without the fuss of dealing with tea bags, is to use a prepared Herbal Concentrate that you can carry with you in powder form to mix into juice, hot water, or cold water for a delicious instant tea.
When the green tea is used in combination with your weight loss program, your appetite will be reduced. Having an appetite that is within control will help you make healthy low calorie food choices to make your weight loss easier to fit into your everyday routine. And this means that it will be easier to follow your weight loss goals to attain your desired weight.
In addition to appetite reduction it is always fun and inspiring to think of activities that you will enjoy more, or activities you currently avoid that you will do when you lose weight. Dream a little and write a list of everything you think of that you would do "if I am at or near my ideal weight". Write down the list as you think of things, then reorganize that list in your priorities of what you would enjoy most.
Then take the top 3 favorites of what you would enjoy at your ideal weight and write a paragraph or two or more of how that would feel and why it would be so much fun for you.
Perhaps keep your writings in a drawer of your dresser or nightstand and review what you've written each week. This will inspire you to move towards your goals. Dream a little or a LOT !!
Use the green tea to help take the edge off your appetite and increase your energy. You can do it!
When your diet includes foods that you enjoy, it is easier to stay on your weight loss plan. And including proper vitamin supplements that you can find at
http://www.weightlossproduct.com/vitamin-supplements-multi-vitamins.php will be both healthy and will diminish your body's cravings for more food. In addition you may want to use
Green Tea to help suppress your appetite and give you more energy. Once you know you love the Herbalife products, you can register to save 25% or more with the
Herbalife Discount-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Losing Weight - The Best Time of the Year?
By
Bill W.When is the best time of the year to lose weight? Anytime that you need to is the answer. There is little doubt that starting a weight loss regime in the dark days of winter is not the best time as many of us suffer a low period during this time and we may not be able to cope as well mentally as we would in the brighter days of spring and summer.
Imagine the scene, late December, office parties or out with friends, Christmas holiday and New Year parties. We overindulge and the beginning of January we realise that we really do need to get our bodies back into some shape. Other things take over and before we know it the first signs of spring are in the air. Suddenly that fine figure in the mirror does not really look that good especially when pictured in the summer on the beach. Panic!
Weight loss is a big issue these days and it is not difficult to find books, fitness DVDs and videos, not to mention the deluge of magazine articles that both sexes are bombarded with. How often in early spring do you see plastered across the front of a magazine or taking up several internal pages promises of a quick weight loss fix. Then there are the celebrity following journals that always seem to be documenting the latest and crazy faddy diet being followed by your favourite celeb. Total information overload. It is no wonder most of us become confused and disillusioned when we find we cannot achieve the promised weight loss let alone in the timescale suggested.
Your weight loss program does not have to be rocket science combined with a draconian exercise regime. Eat healthy food in moderate amounts, combine it with gentle exercise and you will feel better mentally and physically. Look for a weight loss program that helps you to control your intake of good food and not some expensive and fancy concoction and definitely does not include some magic pill or potion.
What about shedding those unwanted pounds ready for the beach? Don't set the bar too high this year, accept that there will be the odd bit around the middle that you would prefer not to show but instead make a conscious effort to make a lifestyle change. Then next year you can make a great impression as you stroll onto the beach and still look and feel healthy.
Bill White of
Start to Diet writes on subjects relating to weight loss, healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Lose Abdominal Fat - The Most Intense Way to Reduce Abdominal Fat
By
Randy SullivanThe goal to lose abdominal fat is most laudable. Whether one looks at it from a health or beauty standpoint is irrelevant. The fact that you are improving yourself is reason enough to do it.
Most professional trainers and certified nutrition experts or dietitians will tell you that by far the most important element to reduce abdominal fat is your diet. The stuff that people cram into their month on a daily basis is quite frightening from a nutritional standpoint. The accumulated build up of toxins and crap in your body now has you standing in front of a mirror and wishing you could lose abdominal fat.
As we are citizens of western countries we are presented with an interesting dilemna. We want everything done as quickly as possible, yet we are too lazy and weakminded to make an extended effort.
The quickest, most intense way to lose abdominal fat is the following :
1. Stop eating junk food. Completely, totally.
2. Reduce dairy consumption to a minimum. Milk, for an adult, for example, is a no-no. Adults do not possess the necessary enzyme to properly digest it.
3. Eat raw vegetables and fruit. As much as you like
4. Stop drinking alcohol.
5. Reduce meat consumption to a minimum.
6. Walk for 45 minutes to an hour each day.
Do these things to reduce abdominal fat and the pounds will not slip off you they will catapult off you. They will leave you as rats would a sinking ship.
Of course the above tips to lose abdominal fat are extreme and beyond the mental toughness of most North Americans. Be realistic. You're not going to go from eating an apple turnover at breakfast, a a hamburger at noon and pizza for supper to joyously cramming uncooked broccoli into your mouth.
The most important thing you can do to lose abdominal fat is to find the right program. Be sure that you have ongoing support within the program when inevitably your weakness will get the better of you in your attempt to reduce abdominal fat.
Get your FREE reports! You'll get "Training and Nutrition Insider Secrets For a Lean Body", plus "Metabolic Rate Counter", plus "5 Secret Hard-body Workout Routines". Thats not all. I'll also give you a Free subscription to the renowned "Lean Body Fitness Secrets" ezine! All this just for a quick visit to:
Belly Fat Removal-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
5 Ways to Burn Fat Fast!
By
Kevin RaisonThe weight loss industry thrives on skinny wannabes desperate to try the latest fat loss supplement that will have you sporting your beach body within weeks!
The UK alone spends over £25 million on weight loss products every year, and the success rate? Just 5%!
That means the UK is wasting £23,750,000 (twenty three million, seven hundred and fifty thousand) on weight loss products such as supplements, slimming clubs, 'healthy foods' , dieticians, personal trainers and nutritionists.
So if you're feeding any of the above industries with your hard earned cash and you're of the majority of population that are unsuccessful. This report and others to follow will lead you in the right direction as to where you want to be.
I'm going to reveal some of the most effective, efficient and healthiest ways that can decrease your waistline and speed up your metabolism better than any supplement out there! Some you'll already know about, others you may not but the most important thing you must do to get these results is take action.
Firstly, before I reveal the natural metabolic stimulants that will assist you in losing that unwanted stubborn area of bodyfat, you will have to follow these simple guidelines. These alone will help you lose unwanted fat but lets hit the ground running by taking on board not only the way to lose fat, increase our metabolism and keep it off, but how to turn this into a healthy lifestyle. Yes, each one of the below will help towards losing weight but I want this report to be a very different start to your life, I want you to adopt all this information, if you don't believe in it then simply suspend disbelief for a while and just do it.
Let's get started,
1.ExerciseOk, so not exactly the most groundbreaking fact you're likely to come across, but so important to maintaining a healthy waistline. Exercise is the only way to re-set your body's way to function normally if you've been a compulsive dieter throughout the years and have found yourself GAINING WEIGHT after your diet episodes.
Through regular exercise you increase and improve you body's use of oxygen thus increasing your metabolism. In fact studies have shown that even 15 hours after strenuous exercise (above 70% of Maximum Heart Rate) the metabolic rate in some individuals increased as much as 25%.
2.Water IntakeKeeping in a fully hydrated state is extremely important for our health. It is also very important if our goal is fat loss. Even a mild dehydration can slow down the metabolism by 3% now that may not seem much but for a 2000 Kcal dieter that could mean a 60 Kcal difference. Yet rather than drink the free stuff if we're feeling hungry, we'll still opt for the latest cardboard tasting bar because its 50 calories lower than your previous woodchip tasting bar if we just drank more water we wouldn't have to opt for these foul tasting products to keep check on our calorie intake.
If your body is in a dehydrated state then your kidneys will not be able to function properly, and will not assist the liver in converting stored fats into energy and therefore slowing down the fat burning process. Setting you up for even more fat storage...
Let's not forget that the body is made up of over 70% water with the spine itself or to be more precise, the disc cores of the vertebrae bodies of the spine take as much as 70% of the weight for the head and upper body.
Now if we take into account that the spine discs actually contain water, something that most of us don't drink enough of. These discs will begin to decrease in size causing ligaments to be slackened leaving the spine less stable which could increase the risk of injuries. If were injured, we can't exercise.
3.EAT MORE FAT!We have become a fat less nation yet the nation is actually getting fatter. I'm going to give you 2 fats that you must include in your diet if you really want to loose bodyfat!
4.Coconut OilThis is the most saturated fat of them all so why would I possibly tell you that Coconut oil is essential to optimum health and weight loss? Well, coconut oil is a medium chain fatty acid, meaning the coconut oil is used very much like carbohydrates for energy without stimulating insulin levels.
This is because it bypasses the pancreas (organ responsible for insulin secretion) and the liver (responsible for converting carbohydrates, and fats into energy). In fact, it actually increases insulin sensitivity and lowers insulin levels (that's a good thing) and even better it increases your metabolism.
Ask any farmer
Way back in the 1940's when saturated fats began to receive a bad press farmers decided that a good way to fatten up there cattle was to feed their livestock with coconut oil. After just 2 weeks when checking up on their cattle they realized that the cows had actually lost weight!
I know what you're thinking, cows have four stomachs right?
So then an experiment was taken out on pigs. Pigs are metabolically closer to us than any other animal and even they lost weight.
Want more proof?
In the Polynesian islands where coconut may compose of up to 60% of their diet, both obesity and heart disease is rare.
5.Fish OilsOk, so this one is a supplement but I'm hoping that by now that you're beginning to trust and believe in what I have to tell you. We've all been hit by the media and government rightly telling us that we should increase our fish oil intake due to its amazing health benefits such as;
Fish oils turn on lipolytic genes which are fat burning genesFish oils turn off lipogenic genes which are fat storing genesFish oils help to keep our arteries clean and our blood platelets less sticky
This is only a mere scratch at the surface on what fish oils can bring to us on our healthy plate.
In fact there are about 36 real reasons why you should take fish oils and the list is still growing.
Kevin Raison is the senior weight management consultant at Dax Moy Personal Training Studios in London where he specialises in providing rapid fat loss.
For more articles and information on health and fitness visit
http://www.kevinraison.co.uk or
http://www.daxmoy-pts.co.uk-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Prepare Your Body for Weight Loss
By
Karen CaldwellStatistics show that over 60% of adults in the US are now considered obese. This is a staggering statistic, and one that requires that the individual take control of their own health and well-being if they are going to see the changes (weight loss) they desire.
A concerted effort for weight loss may be waged on many fronts, but probably the most successful are those who actually do enough research to determine how they can best prepare their body for the weight loss regimen.
Death begins in the Colon
Many researchers agree that ‘health begins in the colon’. Or some say, ‘death begins in the colon.’ In fact, both of these are true statements, depending on which way you are going!
Certain herbs, properly ingested, are able to help break loose much of the accumulated toxins which most Americans are carrying around in their digestive system. Once these toxins are loosened, with continued application of the protocols, they may be flushed out of the body, and once they have been flushed out, health may return. The human body is ‘fearfully and wonderfully made’ and, given the proper nutrition it strives to return to a healthy condition.
Cleanse the Colon
One of my favorite Herbal Cleansing Programs is a 21 day plan which can be repeated as many times as needed, (with an appropriate break between) until the body has rid itself of accumulated toxins. It is a gentle program with a tablet to be taken at bed time each evening and one taken upon arising in the morning.
The evening formula helps to promote the body’s regular, natural self-cleansing action by supplying a blend of health-building herbs, amino acids and botanically derived enzymes; while the morning formula is designed to help soothe, rebuild and revitalize the colon.
Many successful weight loss participants agree that the best first step in a weight loss program is to prepare the colon.
Two things happen hereThe first benefit, is that a fairly rapid weight loss occurs as the colon is flushed out. On average, we are told, we are carrying anywhere from 8 to 40 lbs. of fecal matter around in our colon at all times. This is a direct result of the toxins that have accumulated in the body. The toxins and undigested matter that accumulates causes bloating (flushing out of the toxins results in a much flatter stomach) and also prevents the normal bodily processes which digest and absorb the nutrients from ingested foods and supplements.
The second benefit is that the body is now prepared to absorb the nutrients provided by the proscribed weight loss protocol.
Drink Clean Clear WaterAlong with the herbal cleansing program, remember to drink 8 – 10 glasses of water a day. And this should be purified water. The chlorine and fluoride found in most public water systems act as poisons to the body and prevent the weight loss you desire.
Because so much of the human body is made up of water, it is necessary to replenish the fluids that are lost each day and to enter clean water into the system to allow the body to cleanse itself. Fluids other than water do not provide the same benefit. Imagine yourself trying to wash your hands with coffee, or cola, or milk. They just don’t do the job, do they? It works the same inside your body. Clean, clear water provides a cleansing action that nothing else can provide.
Prepare the Body for Weight Loss FirstBottom line here is that if you want to lose weight successfully, you should give thought to preparing the body first, by helping it to cleanse itself of as many toxins as possible. Then search for a weight loss plan that provides nutrients that the body can use to improve your health as well as allow you to lose weight.
One of the best plans I have found to date, provides plant-based protein in a highly nutritious food source as well as a combination of herbs and fiber to help keep the body in a healthful state while ingesting considerably less calories. The key here is nutrition! Provide the body with the nutrition it needs and it will return to a more normalized state, including weight loss and good health.
Stay healthy, lose weight and get incredible nutrition to help your body be its best.
http://www.KaysWeightLossMall.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
What to Eat, When to Eat and Eating Healthy
By
Brian I ParkYou are fat and out of shape and look like a football and people often call you a couch potato. Is this what you want to be? Or you want to look fit and healthy always full of life and vigor. The choice is yours. The only way out is to add a regular exercise regime in your everyday routine for gradual weight loss. Just exercising without any guidance and proper diet control is not going to take you anywhere close to your goal.
The aim of leading a healthy life should start with a proper plan of exercising and diet control. As a beginner for achieving a healthy body does not restrict you from getting the maximum out of your workout regime. The plan must include a chart of ‘What to eat When to eat’ and a chart of ‘When to exercise’ to enable you to get the maximum out of the workout plan you want to follow for weight loss.
You must understand that choosing a proper time to eat is equally important as eating a meal.
Eating before an exercise will always make you feel worse with problems like sleepiness, indigestion, sluggishness and even cramps and an overall bad health. Similarly if you have no food at all you will be too weak for exercise and may faint or feet tired all the time. It is important to follow some guidelines for eating if you have the intention of weight loss. Following are some basic guidelines but these may be modified depending upon your body response and personal experience.
The first principle of healthy eating is that a large meal should be always eaten at least three to four hours before the exercise and where you are in for a light meal you must have a two to three hours gap between the meal and exercise.
The second principle of healthy eating is simply avoiding eating fat in any form as much as possible.
The third principle of well thought eating is to drink a lot of water while you exercise as this will not allow you to dehydrate and keep your body cool.
Get more information about
Weight Loss, Visit
Eathing Healthy, Fitness Information.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Is Walking A Good Exercise To Lose Weight
By
Adds S BartonWhether you want to lose lots of weight slim down by a few inches, or achieve a healthy heart, it all starts from that first thought to commit. Not only will you look great you will feel better and live longer. There are many ways to lose body fat and build muscle.
Easy! Right?…That all depends on how much weight you are aiming to loose. If it is more than a few pounds then a diet to lose body fat will help in your quest.
Going on a diet that claims will lose 10 pounds in two weeks will not do the will not work. Firstly losing that much weight that fast is not very healthy, and secondly using diets that claim the quickest way to lose body fat will not get you past that 10 pound weight loss for long.
You need to find a diet plan that works for you and your lifestyle and will help you lose your excess body fat in a healthy manner, and lets not forget exercise to lose body fat should be number one on your list. Unfortunately it is not always easy to resist the opportunity presented to you when you see that some diets can help you to loose those pounds faster than other diets available.
What you need to be looking for is a sustainable healthy diet plan with an increase physical activity that you can stick to while allowing yourself the occasional treats. You will find that it is easier to keep those pounds and inches off even after you resume a more or less normal lifestyle.
So be smart and first chose a diet plan that suits your body type, not what you wish your body type is. From there it’s then a hop skip and a jump to getting that body you always wanted. And whenever you know that you have excess body fat lose it as soon as you can, don’t let it pile up on you so that you task becomes that much harder, once again.
Visit my Site now at
http://www.womensweightloss.org to read anything you ever wanted to know about Weight loss.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Healthy Eating When You Dine Out
By
Mike DevoranYou might think that it's not possible to maintain a healthy diet when you eat out at restaurants.
In many cases, you would be correct. It is, however, quite possible to stick to a healthy diet while occasionally enjoying a restaurant meal. You simply need to learn a little bit about nutrition, which will allow you to make the correct food choices to stay healthy, active, mentally stable and happy.
When you pick up the menu, start by skipping over the drinks section. Although you may be tempted to enjoy a beer or mixed beverage with your dinner, these usually have many empty calories, which is not good for your body. Red wine is an exception to this rule, and may actually help prevent heart disease. Try to have only a single glass.
Also skip over the appetizer menu, unless it's a side salad. The appetizers at restaurants are usually high-fat foods that are not meant to fill you up and can in fact make you crave even more high fat foods. Examples of these are mozzarella sticks, potato skins, and wings. Rather just have a main course, or share a single serving with a couple of other people.
You should carefully check the ingredients in the main dish you select Anything with cream sauces or high-fat meats should be avoided, and pass up the potatoes or onion rings. Instead order side dishes like vegetables or ask for just the main course when possible.
Portion size is also important. Order off the lunch menu whenever you can, and ask for a doggie bag right away. Split your meal in half from the start so that you are not tempted to eat the entire thing, which is usually enough for two or three portions.
After the meal, skip dessert. Again, you can share a single desert with the entire table if you feel compelled to order something, or split your portion in half. Bear in mind that the desserts served in restaurants may have more calories than the rest of the meal.
Mike Devoran's website,
DietHealthFitness, publishes in-depth articles on a number of health-related topics.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Weight Loss Programs Easy with Salads & Shakes
By
Nancy WWeight loss is easier with prepared salads and snacks kept in refrigerator to have at hand to grab for a meal or when hungry. A simple idea is to fill a large container or bowl with your favorite salad greens to keep in the refrigerator. Most salad greens should last up to 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator when kept in a sealed container or a bowl with plastic wrap over it. You can keep the greens and cut vegetables in the bowl already mixed up WITHOUT any dressing on it. The dressing is what will make your salad NOT last as long.
Having the salad makings all ready to just grab a few handfuls to put in a bowl and then add the dressing is a quick way to have a healthy meal or snack. This will help cut the temptation to grab something high in calories just because you don't want to take the time at the moment to make a salad.
And while you are shopping take the time to look at the label of prepared salad dressings and buy 2 to 4 salad dressings that are low in both calories and carbohydrates. This will give you the special treat of being able to have your salad taste different depending on which dressing you use - dressing variety is the spice of salads.
Salads and vegetable snacks satisfy that urge to chew something and give you a sense of satisfaction that you are able to snack and still stay on track in your weight loss regimen. And you should feel good about yourself for eating these particular snacks as they are healthy for you AND they will help you keep on track with your weight loss. For quickest weight loss use salad ingredients that are low in both calories and carbohydrates.
Soy and or whey protein shakes are an easy and healthy way to make dieting on maintaining your desired weight. You can try a variety of shake recipes and then create some of your own weight loss shake recipes. Shakes can be made in a blender, or you may want to simply stir some of the protein powder into a cup of yogurt for a quick ‘on the go’ meal.
A balanced weight loss program that can easily fit in most people's busy life would be an average dieting day that includes vegetable snacks, one reasonable balanced low fat/low calorie meal, and one quick weight loss protein shake or smoothie. The 3rd meal of the day can be flexible which allows you to eat a meal on the run, eat with family, eating out with friends, or having a 2nd shake for the 3rd meal.
Your weight loss can be made easier with soy protein shakes by Herbalife that you can find at
Soy Protein Shakes And you can find a variety of Shake Recipes at
http://www.weightlossproduct.com/smoothie-recipes.php for a simple solution to replace one or two meals a day. Once you know you love the Herbalife products, you can save 25% to 50% on all your products by registering forOnce you know you love the Herbalife products, you can save 25% to 50% with the
Herbalife Discount-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
How To Remove Belly Fat - Nine Powerful Foods
By
Max E WhitsonMany people strive to lose weight. The only problem is that they simply do not know what foods to eat. Below are some common foods that will help you along with you weight loss.
1. Vegetables: Yes, you should eat your vegetables, but there are special vegetables than can be extra healthful. Cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli contain special agents that fight cancer. Try to eat as much color as possible.
2. Fish: Eating fish should only be done so two times a week. Mackerel, tuna, sardines and salmon are loaded with omega-2 fatty acids that help keep your arteries clean.
3. Fruit: Most fruits have fiber, minerals, vitamins and cancer fighting agents. Switch out which fruits that you eat. Apples, bananas, oranges, berries and grapes are really good for improving your overall health.
4. Eggs: an egg per day is very ideal with improving your health. Eggs provided and excellent source of protein as well as choline.
5. Beans: pinto or kidney beans provides fiber, protein and important minerals. They also help control blood sugar.
6. Whole Grains: pasta, rice, crackers, noodles and bread should only have whole grains. Before you buy, read labels to see if they are 100% whole grain or not. Whole grains provide a healthy source of fatty acids, fiber and protein.
7. Green Tea: Most people believe that green tea provides protection against cancer, arthritis, heart disease and many more diseases. Green tea has also be proved to help fat burning. Drinking two or three cups of tea a day would be ideal.
8. Nuts: A handful of nuts would help get your fiber in as well as fighting cancer. Nuts also help with heart disease, diabetes and gallstones. Nuts are now being recommending for healthy weight loss.
9. Olives: olives and olives oil have an excellent source of vitamin E and monounsaturated fat than can lower cholesterol. Try eating a hand full a day.
Above are nine excellent foods that will help with losing weight as well as eating healthy. The next time you are out shopping, keep an eye out on the foods mentioned above. Start by eating a few of the foods and gradually work your way up. Soon you will be on your way to weight loss success and be an healthier person overall.
Max Whitson began involved in learning about weight loss at the youthful age of 15. Now, Whitson is a weight loss guru and has helped hundreds of people lose weight safely and effectively.
For more information, visit
http://www.loseyourextraweight.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
Losing Stomach Fat Only - Is There A Way To Just Lose Stomach Fat?
By Beth Larson
If you are otherwise skinny and are plagued with stomach fat you may be looking for advice on losing stomach fat only without losing fat from the rest of your body. Unfortunately, the way the human body is designed it is not possible to target just one area to lose fat. However, the good news is that it is possible to lose your stomach fat by lowering the amount of fat your body stores.
Stomach fat poses some serious health risks for both men and women alike. Carrying extra fat around your stomach can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer - more so than carrying fat in other parts of your body. Because of that it is very important to lose any extra fat that you are carrying around your middle.
Stomach fat is actually a bit more complicated than it might at first appear. There are two basic types of stomach fat - subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. If you reach down and grab your stomach you can probably get a pretty good handful - or at least a pinch - of fat. This fat that you can see and feel is called subcutaneous fat and it is located under your skin out where you can touch it.
Because subcutaneous fat is that fat that you see when you look in the mirror it might seem like it is the fat that is causing the problem. However, the fat that increases your health risks actually lies deeper inside your stomach. Buried deep inside you there is a second layer of fat called visceral fat that surrounds your organs and is hidden away where you can't see or touch it. Visceral fat is the type of fat that has been linked to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and other health problems. It is easy to not notice visceral fat because you don't have to look at it everyday, but it is very important to your health to lose it.
The good news is that you can lose both subcutaneous and visceral fat and reduce your health risk significantly simple by losing weight.
Although you may be interested in only losing stomach fat, as I mentioned before there is really no way to just specifically target your stomach. However, if you carry most of your fat in your stomach area, as soon as you start losing weight your body should naturally start to draw energy from those fat reserves and your stomach will begin to get smaller.
There are many incorrect ways to lose weight that can actually do more harm to your body than good. When losing weight you need a program or diet that allows you to lose fat without losing your muscle tone as well - this is especially important in the stomach area since your stomach muscles work hard to help you through the day.
If you are serious about losing your stomach fat quickly and safely I would recommend checking out Fat Loss 4 Idiots. While the name of the program isn't the greatest, the program itself is actually very well designed and can help you to quickly lose body fat without losing muscle along with it. As your body fat decreases your stomach fat will naturally going away leaving you slim, confident and healthy. Find out more about how to lose stomach fat quickly at http://www.fatlossforidiotsreview.com/
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit: www.ebooks4selfhelp.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get a Free Yoga e-Book & Free Report
4 Great Tips to Flatten Your Belly
By
Patricia ZelkovskyWe are all living busier and busier lifestyles, and many of us do not have enough time to exercise. As such we are looking at an obesity epidemic. Go on, next time you are in the city have a look around. I bet you'll be surprised by the amount of people with large bellies. Now have a look in the mirror. Do you like what you see? If you've let yourself go and you want to flatten your belly, this article is for you. Here are four great tips for flattening your belly.
Burn more calories through exercise -
Cardiovascular exercise is any form of exercise that increases your heart rate, such as running, cycling, swimming, even walking. Cardiovascular exercise burns calories which in turn helps you loose weight.
Improve your diet -
A large problem from our busy lifestyles is that our diets have suffered as a result. If you truly want to flatten your belly it's time to improve your diet. Stop eating those sugar-filled snacks and replace them with a piece of fruit. Also, make sure you get at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day and five servings of 100% whole grains such as breads, pasta or oatmeal.
Work on your Abs -
Do you want that washboard stomach you see sports stars walking around with? Not only are they doing the two steps mentioned above, they are also working on their Abs, doing hundreds of Abs crunches and other Abs exercises every day, all in an effort to flatten their stomach.
Work on other parts of your body to mask your belly fat -
A flatter stomach is not only about losing weight, although you should be doing this for your own health. Working on your upper body muscles will make your stomach look flatter.
If you are looking to flatten your belly, then following the tips mentioned above should help achieve your results.
If you are serious about flattening that belly visit
http://6-pack-abs-quickly.com and pick up the very popular
Free Fat Loss Report which details 27 unique methods for boosting your metabolism and losing belly fat.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fast Weight Loss
By
Rick HughesPeople often search for the secret to fast weight loss. With massive results out on the internet these days, these same people are often misled. People like you and I are taught to hurt ourselves by taking in less calories and minimize consumption of certain food groups.
Sadly, these same people end up heavier or fatter than they started with, simply because they cannot keep up with such a strict diet and begin their terrible eating habits all over.
I’ve tried many diets and after many failed attempts, I seem to have found one that is working for me. I found the FatLoss4Idiots diet plan, a calorie shifting guide, and it promises you’ll lose 11 pounds in 9 days. Sounds incredible and it certainly is.
Calorie shifting, for those who don’t know, is when you eat four meals a day. These meals are made up of whatever your favorite food is. The calorie shifting plan, FatLoss4Idiots switches around when you should eat them by using a meal generator. By switching food around it keeps your metabolism guessing. When your metabolism isn’t locked to the same routine it burns food faster, at a higher rate.
This diet plan does not make you cut out certain food groups; it doesn’t even make you cut your calories. All you do is input your favorite foods, and it generates a meal plan for you based on them. Follow the plan and lose weight quickly. It’s very simple and now that it is known it is becoming the fastest growing diet plan ever. If you would like more information about calorie shifting and this specific plan, please feel free to follow the link below.
Rick Hughes NY,USA
A better, healthier life
http://www.burnfatbefit.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
The Bar None #1 Healthy Diet Tip for Burning Body Fat and Reclaiming Your Sexy Physique for Good
By
Jason ClemensYou have tried all the diets and you've followed all of the "expert" advice, but that disgusting body fat won't budge!
And isn't it nice that it seems to hang out in the most "self conscious" areas...Terms like spare tire, badonk-a-donk butt and thunder thighs are so familiar to you that you cringe every time you look in the mirror and realize that they are true!
So what's the problem?
Why doesn't anything seem to remove that stubborn no good for nothing flab?
Perhaps you are forgetting the most important thing? The one thing that is a proven winner when it comes to burning body fat and revitalizing your entire figure!
You are neglecting the healthy diet tip that can change your life! It's called the H20 factor...You're not drinking enough water!
Sounds crazy? Perhaps the only reason it sounds so crazy is because you've never heard about it? Let's face it, when was the last time you heard a healthy diet tip about drinking lots of water to burn fat? It's almost never mentioned in any of the diet books or among any other weight loss information. But it would be wise to pay attention...If you are trying to slim down without drinking enough water your experience will be a complete struggle.
If you want to rid yourself of that dead weight hanging off your body take the following to heart...A well hydrated body is absolutely essential for experiencing fast weight loss results! It's really quite simple...Water and fat don't mix! Go ahead and poor some melted butter into a glass of water and you'll be a believer. Your body is nearly all water. It's a water sponge! Every living tissue that you're made up of is designed to drink it up.
What happens if you do not drink enough water?
You will retain body fat! In fact, nearly all overweight individuals are also dehydrated... The connection between dehydration and body fat is undeniable!
Water has a two fold function in your body...It keeps your metabolism operating efficiently and it eliminates waste. If your metabolism is inefficient and you can't eliminate waste you will get fat. Guaranteed!
So how much water should you drink?
Drinking 12 or more 8-ounce glasses of water a day is the #1 thing you can do to lose body fat! If you are dehydrated, as you probably are, it will take a while for your body to completely hydrate so just keep on drinking. The results will come very quickly!
Jason Clemens is a leading weight loss and nutrition expert."Learn
amazing healthy diet tips that will produceresults in the blink of an eye?"==>Visit
naturally-lose-weight-fast.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Do You Know Whether You Are Overweight Or Obese?
By
James PetersenIn the very beginning if I ask you a question what is the difference between obesity and over weight, I am pretty sure most of you, baring the ones connected with this field, will pass each other puzzled expressions. Well, I won't blame you for this as most of the people have the impression that overweight and obesity are synonyms. The reality however is different. There is a very subtle but a clear difference between these two terms. When we, the laymen say that a particular person is obese we mean he or she is a very fat person. And when we say that a person is over weight we again mean the same. Medically there are distinct differences between these two terms; a person is termed overweight when his or her weight is more than what it should be in relation to his or her height. This is also referred to as heaviness and this heaviness can be because of varied reasons. But in case of an obese person the excessive weight is strictly because of excess accumulation of fats.
Now let's come to the point. You must have heard many people cribbing that inspite of adopting many weight loss regimens they fail to lose weight. The fact of the matter is that these people take up the weight loss regimens without consulting the doctors or the experts. They don't know whether they are overweight or obese and what regimen would actually suit them; they simply take up one and start practicing. Under these conditions it is likely that the weight loss regimen adopted might flop. For example, if a person is overweight because of his bone weight or muscle weight and he is vigorously working out in order to lose fats than it is not surprising that he or she won't find any difference even in the long run. So the gist of the matter is that in order to effectively lose weight the first step is to ascertain whether one is over weight or obese. Only after ascertaining this, one should opt for a weight loss regimen.
Even while adopting a particular way of weight loss you should consult a doctor. Because he is the one who can suggest the best way to effectively lose weight. For some it might be exercise, for others it might be dieting, for still others it might be
xenical online. Xenical weight loss method is quite popular and is generally used by the ones who are short of time.
I would personally recommend exercise and a proper balanced diet as weight loss diet pill can have side effects, after all they are allopathic medicines. However in case of morbid obese people one can
buy xenical or other prescribed weight loss pills.
James Petersen’s expertise on the weight loss drug
Xenical is well known and he has written a plethora of articles and pieces on obesity related issues. If you are keen on browsing through his work, visit the website xenicalsplendor.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
XLENT BODY Health Series - Jenny Craig Secrets Revealed
By
Owen StobbeDeveloped over 30 years ago, the Jenny Craig program is best known through its recent commercial ads with Kirstie Alley and, more recently, Valerie Bertinelli. The Jenny Craig program is for anyone who wants to lose weight but does not want to count calories or use a point system.
1. Portion Control is King The program offers prepackaged meals sent to your home and is based on portion control. In addition to regular meals, the Jenny Craig team also provides snacks and desserts, fruits, vegetables, and offers suggestions on what type of low-fat dairy products to buy at your supermarket.
2. Your Halfway Mark Reward A unique feature in the Jenny Craig program is that once you arrive at the halfway mark of your desired weight, you can start eating normal foods. This is different from other diet plans in that you have to wait for the maintenance portion of the plan before you can eat regular foods. As long as you maintain the portion size, the Jenny Craig program is one that is becoming more popular today than in the past.
3. Exercise is Key Another key element in succeeding on this plan is exercise. What Jenny Craig recommends is a five-day exercise routine for 30 minutes a day. While this may take getting used to, the sooner an exercise plan is designed, the sooner you will yield results.
4. Weekly Consultations Available In addition to the plan itself, there are personal consultants available to help you achieve your goal, answer any questions you may have, and be as supportive as possible while you are in this program. Moreover, you can also take advantage of their weekly consultations, which is not only a great motivator, but tracks your progress as well.
If you are interested in a plan that prepares meals without you having to worry if the portion is correct, try Jenny Craig and see if the results are just as measurable as those touted by those two celebrities mentioned earlier.
There are two ways to look at the Jenny Craig Program. The best scenario is that you will lose weight and inches; while the worst-case scenario is that you run out of room in your refrigerator to store all of the wonderful meals they supply.
To Your Success,
Owen Stobbe
To Anyone Who Seriously Wants To Lose Weight Fast, But Just Can't Get Started..."Which Breakthrough Rapid Weight Loss REPORT Turbo Charges YOUR Metabolism, Curbs YOUR Appetite, And Melts Your Body FAT - All At The Same Time!" GO TO
www.aretehealthquiz.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Almonds and Weightloss
By
Anitha HughesThe Almond Board of California did a study on individuals who eat almonds regularly. The study showed the individuals that ate almonds tended to gain less weight due to the high magnesium and vitamin E contend of almonds.
Research found that the daily consumption of almonds not only helped individuals feel full, but they also caused a decrease in carbohydrates consumed.
I know that we have heard that nuts are very high in fat. This is true mainly for peanuts, but the benefits of eating nuts especially almonds outweigh the fear of consuming to much fat.
Almonds are also high in fiber and research shows that because of this, fats aren’t as readily absorbed.
According to the study, eating one to three ounces of almonds daily helps lower LDL cholesterol levels and doesn’t contribute to weight gain.
Most Americans don’t get enough magnesium and vitamin E in their diet. Eating almonds daily helps to correct this deficiency. They are also a great source of protein.
You can eat nuts by the handful or they can also be added to salads, cottage cheese, cereal, and eaten with a serving of fruit or vegetables.
A lot of nutritionists don’t like to suggest eating nuts for snacks because of their fat content, but as long as one doesn’t eat a lot (not more than a small handful daily) it is very beneficial and out weighs the fear of consuming too much fat. However, peanuts are very laden with fat and these should be limited.
Enjoy!
Anitha Hughes has a degree in Fitness and Nutrition and has been active in both arenas for most of her life. She is a Weight Loss Coach as well as a Health and Wellness Consultant and specializes in simple and easy ways of living a healthy life. Her passion is helping others enjoy the best quality of life possible. Get your complimentary copy of her special report, "How I Lost 2 Inches And 2 Pounds In 2 Weeks!" by going to
http://www.thequickandeasyweightlossplan.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Where to Start When You Want to Lose Weight
By
John D ScottWhen it comes to losing weight, trust me, you are not alone. It's estimated that over half of the American population is overweight and the majority of those people are in some way or another involved in some sort of diet or otherwise in the efforts to shed off those extra pounds.
The most difficult thing to decide once you've finally decided to get started with weight loss is actually picking a weight loss program. With all the weight loss programs that now exist there are so many things people have to consider and have to watch out for as well. You really have to make sure that you find the weight loss program that is right for you and getting to that point is often very difficult.
Here's a little check list you might want to consider before you make a decision:
1. Check with you doctor before making any decision which regards your health.
There are many weight loss methods and programs that exist out there today that can be harmful to your health if you are not careful. For this reason, it is very important to speak to a health care provider before you take anything or do anything, just to be on the safe side.
2. Keep a diary.It has been proven by nutritionists and health care providers alike that weight loss success rates are much higher when the person has a record of what they are consuming.
Jotting down what you eat when you eat it and writing your feelings about it and the situation can help you look back and find patterns, good and bad habits, etc. and will help you be a huge help to yourself, almost like an outsider looking in. Your ability to analyze your behavior is an extremely helpful tool for weight loss.
3. Know your health risk factor.It is very important to know where you lie as far as your health is concerned. If you are person just looking to shed off a few extra pounds you don't have to worry as much as someone who needs to drop the weight based on a health risk (usually a BMI of over 30 is something to be concerned about).
4. ResearchThere are many programs out there that promise weight loss but have a lot of risk factors you need to consider before using them. If you are interested in a particular method, research it well and then determine whether you are okay with the risks involved (if any) and whether it seems to be something that fits you personally.
5. Know what you're buying.Once you decide to buy a product, make sure you know exactly what you are getting. Remember, there are a lot of people looking to get a quick buck by ripping people off and selling something that really doesn't work like they say it does.
Don't be afraid to ask questions like what does the program include? How many calories will I be allowed? Do I need to take extra supplements? Is anything forbidden? What will I mostly be eating? Will I have to exercise? Does the food plan change as the program moves along?
Being informed will keep you on top of your game and avoid you being ripped off or cheated by anybody looking for a quick buck. You should know that when a plan has zero physical activity, it probably isn't good for you. Also, when a plan requires too many additional supplements or too little calories are also causes for concern.
The article is posted and written by John Scott, the researcher and writer for compareop.com (Phentermine OPs Reports and Discussion board).Tags:
dieting,
appetite suppressants,
weight loss.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
How Can I Raise My Metabolism
By
Adrian WhittleMany people want to raise their metabolism because they think it will help them to lose weight or at least stabilize their weight. This is not completely true but it will help, provided other conditions are right. This article will discuss how you might raise the metabolism and what this means in terms of weight loss.
Metabolism has many definitions but it is basically the processing of food by the body. When people mention raising the metabolism or making it faster they mean the speed at which it uses the calories that it takes from the food. Calories give us the energy that we need to live everyday. In terms of metabolism, the calories are used in maintaining all the functions and processes that go on inside the body to keep it functioning. This is known as the basal metabolic rate and can account for 70% of the body's total energy needs. The rest of the calories are used for activities like working or doing exercise.
It is very hard to increase the basal rate but by increasing the percentage of muscle in the body, you will increase the basal metabolic rate or the metabolism as a whole. Muscle needs energy to be maintained and this means the body has to work harder. This means that you have to add more muscle to the body to raise your metabolism. It doesn't necessarily mean that you have to push weights at a gym but do exercise that will strengthen the body as a whole.
Aerobic exercise will raise the metabolic rate during the exercise period and shortly there after but it will not have any long term affect. It will increase the heart rate and muscles that are used will burn calories during the exercise and after to recover.
It is thought that the metabolism has to work harder (burn more calories) to process protein rather than carbohydrates for example. This may be true because the structure of protein is more complex but it has to be eaten in the context of a balanced diet. The body needs a balance of carbohydrates, proteins and some fats to stay healthy. Eating on a regular basis, as in regular snacks and light main meals, increases the metabolism because it has to process the food. Again this has to be seen in the context that eating too many calories than your body needs will only make you gain weight.
What is high metabolism and other aspects of metabolism and weight loss are covered at
http://www.metabolismmadeclear.com/ Adrian Whittle writes about food, nutrition and metabolism, including a
metabolism booster for seniors.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FREE articles about self-help, self improvement, wellness, holistic health, and fitness. To see our full line of e-Books visit:
www.ebooks4selfhelp.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------
