For the past 40 odd years when people think of exercise programs for weight loss they normally think of doing aerobic or 'cardio' activity. They think of jogging, biking, rowing or other types of activity in their "target heart rate zone" or 'fat burning zone'. Most of these old fashioned methods of losing body fat are based on such outdated scientific data that we now know you would be lucky to burn any fat at all. And the sad part...more
Whether you are one of the many people who fight an ongoing battle with weight problems or only feel that you need to lose a few pounds, losing weight is a topic that seems to be top on our minds. Diet books consistently rank amongst best-sellers on the book store shelves, and thousands of websites catering to weight loss are now available. As each year passes more research is being done as to the best ways to lose weight and at the...more
Sugar is not your waistline's friend. It adds a lot of empty calories but no nutrition to your meals. If you add desserts high in sugar and fat on a regular basis, you are putting your health at risk and gain unnecessary weight. Here are some tips to reduce your sugar intake:1. Eliminate soft drinks - this contributes more sugar to a person's diet than anything else. Find other substitutions to soft drinks like iced water with slices of lemons, limes and oranges. 2. Choose high fiber foods for energy - foods with alot of sugar will give you a quick burst of energy, however, you can experience quite a let down within a short time. Choose whole grains, whole fruits and vegetables for sustained energy.3. Eat mini-meals every 3-4 hours - this will keep your blood sugar levels stable and reduce cravings for sugar.4. Watch out for FAT-FREE foods - these tend to have a lot of sugar when all the fat is taken out of the product. 5. Know your cholesterol and triglyceride levels - this will inform you if you are insulin resistant which means eating sugar can be dangerous to your health. 6. Stay away from processed foods - choose whole foods at every meal and find ways to add them...more
Overview:Being overweight is a physical state that refers to extreme body fat. Odds are you have practiced the frustrations of dieting at least once in your life if you have problems with your weight. Close to a hundred million people go on a weight reduction diets at any given time and up to ninety-five percent of them gain back the weight they...more
The thing is, I love to eat. So going on a diet is a huge thing for me. But a person gotta to do what a person has to do. And yes, I have to lose weight. My weight was in danger zone already. In fact, it is imperative for overweight people to lose weight. Unfortunately, losing weight is not as easy to achieve as one might desire. Millions of...more
My family and I enjoy going out to dinner and trying new restaurants. Eating out is one of our great past-times. Its fun and relaxing. Its where our family bonded.Unfortunately, when I go to a restaurant, apart from catching up with each other, the natural tendency is to eat and eat until I feel bloated.Let's face it- when you're eating out at a restaurant it's almost impossible to resist all the delicious fattening foods on the menu. One meal at a restaurant can easily add up to a day's requirements of calories if you're not careful. However, it's still possible to enjoy your dinner out with great tasting food minus all the calories if you know what to order. Yes, you can eat out and eat healthily, too.The most important thing you can do is to be alert of healthy choices and to make wise choices. As with all things, moderation and sensibility are keys to success with any diet. Remember not to deprive yourself of the foods you love. All foods can fit into a well-balanced diet. Here are some of the guidelines you may want to follow while eating out:1. Dont do buffets: A lot of the foods you see at buffets are rich in calorie content. These foods are cooked in bulk with a large...more
One sure way to lose weight effectively is by adopting a more active lifestyle. Couple with good eating plan, you are on the way to a better sense of health and well-being.The more active you are in daily life, the better you will feel.Many people...more
Losing weight is often associated with the fact that you need to eat boring tasteless meals and then burning out the calories for hours at the gym. It is not a fun thing to do and before you know it, many people fell by the wayside.However, there are...more
In case you are reminiscent of me, your working life is too active for you to take a moment to begin a weight reduction program or even free fat loss tips. Maintaining a your body weight at a normal range is not optional, so it is...more
Incase you are like myself, your working life is too active for you to take time to start a slimming program or even free fat loss tips. Maintaining a your body weight at a healthy and balanced range is significant, so it is vital to...more
Is there a correlation between walking and weight loss. A lot of people have attested that walking is the most effective way to weight loss and is even better than running since you can practically do it anytime and anywhere. Walking...more
Weight Loss Through Hypnosis Weight loss is a huge issue for a large number of people in the world. It can be extremely difficult balancing healthy eating and exercise investing in endeavoring full-time, generating those of us and...more