Most people want to get in shape and live a healthy life but they are not aware of the exercise routine they need to follow to make that goal a reality. They are confused in deciding with what exercise plan they should begin with, either aerobic, or cardio exercise or weight training.The best answer to this question is - both. A good workout agenda is one which will consist of both cardio and weight exercises. But before you begin...more
Many people are looking for an easy solution for their weight loss woes. Could it be that it has been sitting under our noses all this time? Could drinking 8 glasses of water each day like the doctors say actually help us lose weight?The body needs water. Lots of it. Drinking plenty of water helps the body to run well and stay energized. It also keeps the metabolism moving, which is an important part of weight loss.What happens when the body...more
It seems like we all have someone in our lives that is trying to lose weight and most of us know several people that are trying to lose weight at any given time. But the majority of people that under take the challenge of losing weight are unsuccessful and many of the ones that do manage to get the weight off do not keep it off. Why is this? What keeps people from reaching this goal? We can be the best parent in the world and the most successful career person, but when it comes to our weight many of us just can't seem to get there.There are a large number of food plans and there is usually one that will meet your needs and can be followed without much problem. But one of the things that controls our eating that many programs do not deal with is emotional eating. This is what goes on in our head that causes us to eat when we are stressed, angry or bored. If we ate only when were hungry and for no other reason at all, most of us could eat whatever we wanted as long as we stopped when we were satisfied.One of the biggest problems we have is eating when we are not hungry and eating long past the point of being full. Eating a balanced diet is important as well as exercising regularly....more
There is a great deal of information on losing weight. Most of it is good, a lot of it is common sense and some of it is off the wall and should be ignored. I have always found that as long as the information is accurate and complete, the simpler the better. For losing weight, as long as you make sensible food choices, follow a simple exercise...more
Ever since the ill effects of obesity have been brought to notice, there has been a series of continuous attempts to find out the ways to actually reduce obesity. obesity has brought with it a large number of health condition s that really affect the daily routine of the person. The major cause of obesity is the deposition of extra fats inside the...more
The first key to successful weight loss is accountability. Understand that your calories come from what you eat, not from a lack of exercise, or from a metabolic slow down, but from food. Making excuses for your lack of progress with your weight loss goals doesnt get your any closer to your magic number.Snacking: the Enemy of Weight LossEvery once in a while, a weight loss patient allows me to observe them in their native environment. These patients were struggling with weight loss. Do you know why? Because they were always snacking. Have you ever found yourself doing this? Something is always in your mouth, at your desk, nibbling in front of the computer, the television, or at your work station? Sometimes, these nice folks will try to convince me that their weight loss efforts were ineffective because of a lack of exercise. One patient tried to convince me they needed a Lap-Band, while another explained they werent losing weight because they had a slow metabolism. If youre serious about weight loss, you need to put down the chocolate, chips, cookies, and nuts. Its as simple as that.Dont Blame Lack of ExerciseI often hear from my patients, "I didn't have a chance to exercise...more
Almost 70% of our body weight is water, making water by far the most plentiful nutrient in the human body. A person can survive for two months without food. Without water you will survive at most for one week and only a day or two if you are...more
Many people who are desperate to lose weight are misguided by the false promises made by marketers of fad diets, pills and weight loss surgery. Not only do many of these schemes lead to weight loss failure, but some can lead to serious health...more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has estimated that the weight of as many as two out of five Americans is 20% or more of their ideal body weight. Being overweight or obese can lead to many diseases and even death. Those...more
Women who are on a diet with their male partner often complain that they can't lose weight as quickly as their male partner. Unfortunately, this does seem to be the case. Scientists think that the differences may be hormonal (as are...more
A new and popular eBook that is getting a lot of scrutiny is The Diet Solution. Isabel De Los Rios is the nutritionist that wrote this book. In her book, De Los Rios writes of a little know practice that can actually, on first glance, look like a...more
Instead of admitting to yourself that you are at fault, you continue the stuff that you love doing wishing that miracle happens. That you will lose the extra weight without doing anything. This is absurd!Are there any effective ways to lose weight?...more