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January 30th, 2009 | Author: admin
Why is there so much information on weight loss?
When you decide to find out more about weight loss, you will likely be astonished at how much information can be found out there.
Just put weight loss into Google and see how many results will come up.
Without doing that, there is a plethora of books, articles, recorded programs and so on. You would have to be around for centuries to absorb all of it.
You can either decide to ignore the subject completely or you can try to make sense out of it. There is yet one more choice which should be avoided which is to blindly follow any advice that you happen to come across.
Blindly following anything is of course dangerous.
Ignoring the subject of weight loss is hardly an option for anybody.
Even if you are one of the rare individuals who has always maintained the perfect weight, you most certainly know people close to you who face a weight problem. They are going to talk about it so you will want to listen and help.
It is not likely that those who suffer excess pounds ignore it completely even if they appear to be doing so. They may have given up on the surface but deep inside they wish for the pounds to go away.
So why is there so much information on how to lose weight?
A cynical person might reply that it is so because there is money to be made with it.
While that may be partially true, it is not a complete answer by any means. There are millions of honest people who each believe that they have the solution to putting on weight.
They are absolutely convinced that their healthy eating menu will help people with weight loss. Balanced diet menu should work for everyone it seems but then the question arises what is the definition of balanced.
Diets for men are probably created by people who had great success with a particular diet and just can’t keep it to themselves. The author of such diet will probably be a man or his loving wife, mother, sister or a dear friend and they will generalize to a great degree by calling it “diet for men”.
Diets for women will be created by someone, likely a woman or a loving husband etc., who succeeded with their particular and for them superb diet program.
Weight loss after childbirth may be an irresistible subject to write on for somebody successful in this area.
We could go on with low carbohydrate diet, high protein diet, low fat diet and many more examples.
What is really important to realize is that the weight loss solutions that are out there are all valid for somebody.
The catch is that they each may only be working really well for the person that created them and some few that followed with good results.
There is simply no way of knowing for sure how well a specific weight loss program will work for you. Whatever program you decide to choose, you want to be sure that your health won’t be compromised.
To ensure that there are some steps to go through.
About that next time. Stay tuned.
Authored by: http://healthydietweightloss.org
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January 28th, 2009 | Author: admin
South Beach Diet Phase 1
The South Beach Diet is a dieting plan developed by Dr. Agatston. It runs in three phases. The first phase runs for 14 days and can result in weight loss of up to 10 pounds after this period. There are recommended foods that can be taken during the Phase 1 period. There is also a list of foods to be avoided. You can eat normal quantities of lean meats. Lots of vegetables are recommended, as is consuming plenty of water. But no bread, pasta, rice, cookies, pastry, etc. during the first 14 days.
All alcohol is to be avoided, including wine and beer. Vegetables to be avoided during Phase 1 are things like yams, carrots, beets, and potatoes. But tomatoes, broccoli and cabbage are allowed. You can also take cauliflower, celery, beans, cabbage, mushrooms and okra. You also need to avoid cocktail sauce and ketchup. Limit consumption of coffee and tea to once or twice a day.
Your body slowly reduces the insulin resistance during the Diet Phase 1. So you can begin to see some weight loss. Lean cut beef, lamb, and pork (including loin, Canadian bacon, boiled ham, etc) are all allowed provided all visible fat has been removed. There are many recipes available that are tailored to meet the requirements of the South Beach Diet Plan, including the Phase 1.
South Beach Diet recommends the consumption of foods with low GI (glycemic index). The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly or how high some foods can raise your blood sugar level. Diet Phase 1 gets you started on the path of healthy eating and weight loss with low-glycemic foods.
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January 27th, 2009 | Author: admin
Discover the shocking truth behind stomach fat and why so many people have stomach fat they think they can’t get rid of.
The evidence that stomach fat is one of the leading conributors to some major health disfunctions is irrefutible. Most majore hospitals and clinics have done in depth studies and many renown doctors all share the same opinion. Belly Fat is a major cause of diseases such as diabetes and even dementia and early death. If you or someone you care about is overweight, the sooner you change you eating habits, the better.
Unfortunately the food trap that is the cause of much of the problem is that populations have been mass marketed foods that are just unhealthy. Too much sugar, sodium, salt let alone all the preservatives. This article focuses on the overweight epidemic that has engulfed many countries, it’s causes and what can be done to improve the lives of millions of people who have been caught in the food trap.
there are so many choices out there for cures to being overweight, but the vast majority of them are catering to the ‘quick fix’ mentality that is part of the root cause of the problem. Forget about a quick fix to losing weight and retrieving your body from years of wrong eating is, quite frankly, going to mean a complete change in thinking for the rest of your life.
But take heart, this does not mean that you have to give up all those unhealthy foods in one leap, and the better news is that once you start realizing the effects the poisons have on your body, the easier it is.
You do need to take the first step, and this is always the hardest. We have identified 3 diets that will help you break the cycle that you have been on. 2 are easy diets that walk you through what to eat- with many choices- and one diet is not really a diet at all, It is a 10 day fast and will quickly detox your body of so much, you wont believe it. but specifics are not what this article is about.
For more information on the 3 diets we recommend to help break the poison food cycles that we have had, click here.
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Why do You Really Have Belly Fat? Discover the Shocking Truth!
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January 21st, 2009 | Author: admin
Discover shocking truth behind EVERYONE’S body fat.
Weight Loss and Your Body Type
by: Missie Choi
In order to lose weight effectively, you need to know your own unique body type. We are all different to each other, so you’d agree that it is logical to apply different method to suit individual body type to accelerate your weight loss process.
There are roughly 5 different body types. Some of you are the conbination of two or more of these.
Type A; Tall with long limbs. Heavily-boned. Well developed muscles and bones. Strong joints and face lines. Too much carbohydrates could cause illness.
Dominating endocrine organ; Pituitarium
Type B; Thin and lithe body with Long neck. Brisk in motion. Thin but big eater. Too much stress could be the main cause of weight gain.
Dominating endocrine organ; Thyroid gland
Type C; Larger hip and bust and chubbier thighs and waist. Plump impression. Relaxing could help burning fat.
Dominating endocrine organ; Paranephrost
Type D; Hourglass-like body. Rounder body with tiny waist. Larger bust and hip. Dairy products and vegetables can enhance metabolism.
Dominating endocrine organ; Reproductive gland
Type E; Smaller and thinner figure. Smaller bust. Teenager-like body structure. Unbalanced diet is taboo. Need a variety of foods in her/his diet.
Dominating endocrine organ; Reproductive gland and Pituitarium
If you would like to know more about each body type, please visit www.indigoworld.com.au/weightlosstips1-eng.htm
Now, which one of above is your body type do you think? Let’s find out what your body type is by answering the following simple questions. So, you can figure out what sort of weight loss method really works for your particular body type. Check the closest answer out of five options. Think about only your bone structure.
Question 1; Your heights
A: Very tall B: Taller than the average C:
Average D or E: Shorter than the average
Question 2; Your hand’s shape
A: Strong and rough. Joints are very clearly seen when you clench your hands.
B: Thin and dainty. The length of fingers are almost same as the length of palm.
C: Strong-boned. Fingers are thick and short.
D: Soft and puffy. Joints are hardly seen. Thick fingers but they are getting thinner toward finger tips.
E: Small but firm. Long dainty fingers.
Question 3; Head and face
A: Larger head with long face. Strong nose, jaw and cheek bones.
B: Long and thin face.
C: Square face getting a little thinner from under the eyes toward jaw.
D: Larger head with round soft face.
E: Small head with sharp face.
Question 4; Bone structure
A: Big bones. Strong and tough joints.
B: Tall but thin and dainty. Thin joints and wrists. Even when you put on weight your wrists and ankles are still thin.
C: Bigger and shorter bones with strong joints. Developed muscles around upper arms, calves and thighs. or a little plump.
D: Big and short bones. Dainty joints but strong.
E: Short and dainty bones but stronger than the way it looks.
Question 5; Below ankles
A: Thin and long feet. Long toes and definite malleolus.
B: Thin feet with long toes.
C: Wide and plump feet. Wider toward toes and thinner on heels. Average toe length.
D: Small and puffy feet. Shorter toes. The width of toes and heels aren’t much different.
E: Similar to D but thinner toward heels.
Question 6; Chest and torso
A: Strong chest and big collarbone. Average to bigger bust.
B: Slim and thin chest. Small to average bust.
C: Thick chest and torso. Average to bigger bust. Athletic looking body.
D: Plump chest with average to bigger bust.
E: Dainty chest with small to average bust.
Question 7; Frame
A: Tall and not much contour Long and thing limbs with strong joints. Larger figure.
B: Long and thin torso with thin neck and thin legs. Dainty figure.
C: Strong torso with shorter muscular legs. Sticked out bottom and chest.
D: Short with shorter legs. Not muscular but rather sticked out bottom and chest. Definite waist and hip lines.
E: Flat and straight body. Dainty looking body but quite muscular and strong.
Question 8; Balance between upper and lower body
A: Straight torso with no definite waist. Small hip.
B: Getting thinner toward lower body from the shoulders with little waist. Rather solid hip and thighs.
C: Broader shoulder. Torso is getting a little thinner toward waist. Width of hip is about the same as upper torso. Strong thighs and legs.
D: Large chest with definite waist and hip. Hourglass like body. Whole body could be covered with soft fat.
E: Dainty torso. Width of shoulders and hip are the same. Almost no waist. Sometimes they look younger than what they really are.
Which one have you got the most? If 6 or more of your answers are A, you are definitely type A. If it was 5 or less, start with the type with the largest number and then check the ones with less numbers to figure out which one is your type.
If you would like to know more about your body type and weight loss rules for your body type, please visit www.indigoworld.com.au/weightlosstips1-eng.htm
About The Author
Missie Choi is the owner of natural health website http://www.indigoworld.com.au.
Because she has a Japanese back ground and lived in New Zealand/Australia for over 10 years, she has both Eastern and Western approach to health issues. To visit her website go to http://www.indigoworld.com.au/home-eng.htm.
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January 18th, 2009 | Author: admin
There are at least 71 Weight Loss Tips to Choose from to Effectively Help You Lose Weight …
You’ll Find Here the best
Top 11 Weight Loss Tips
For the best and top 11 weight loss tips read this article, for real advice that works.
1. Try to reduce your weight by following natural methods as against artificial methods of taking slimming pills and so on. Natural weight loss methods include taking organic diet such as whole grain foods, cereals, vegetables, fruits and salads.
2. Stay motivated. As soon as the fat persons start making efforts to reduce their weight, they get tired as they expect quick results. They lose their motivation and give up. It must be noted that a slow and steady weight loss acquired through natural methods is more sustainable in the long run.
3. Avoid fried and fatty diets. Take plenty of fruits and vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetables are rich in fibers, vitamins, proteins, antioxidants and minerals. They are more filling so that your appetite is quelled sooner. They are also low in calories.
4. Take plenty of water. A normal person should take at least 8 glasses of water per day depending upon the climate. If you are over weight, you must try to take more water to flush down the extra waste and toxic matter in your body. Do not wait to be thirsty to take water. Keep drinking water in smaller amounts to keep dehydration away.
5. Keep a watch over your portion size. You should eat only what is essential for you. In any case, do not over stuff your tummy just to prevent wastage.
6. Do not skip your breakfast. If you over busy, it is better to carry an apple, a banana or a pear in your bag and eat it while you are in the train.
7. Do not skip meals because you are very busy. The best course is to eat in small quantities so as to balance our calorie intake throughout the day.
8. Understand food labels and claims. Some times we do not find time to read and understand the details of the food constituents on the labels of the packages. For example, a package stating that the content is fat free does not mean that it is low in calories as well. Note that knowledge is power that can save you from being cheated.
9. Avoid sugary beverages and drinks. Juices, ice creams or excessive sugar in your tea and coffee may add up to needless and harmful calories in your system. Avoid them as far as possible.
10. Keep a journal of your eating habits. Your journal or a diary makes you conscious of your eating patterns and helps you to regulate them. Moreover, you may also note down the benefits or harmful effects of what you eat. It will help you to maintain healthy changes.
11. Daily exercise can help you to burn the extra fat that you consume knowingly or otherwise. Consult your doctor or health specialist about the type of exercise that is suitable for your individual constitution. Visit gym; go for jogging, cycling and other games and sports to burn those extra pounds.
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