One of the many reasons everyone and their mother seems to recommend eating a high protein diet to lose weight and burn fat is because of this "thermogenic" effect.People are under the misconception that you can lose a lot of weight real fast without if you eat a high protein diet.This is because protein DOES have a thermogenic effect on the body...........but not enough to make an impact!"Thermogenesis" or something that has a "thermogenic"...more
Do you know that those extra pounds are bad for your health? Aren't you risking your health to future cardiovascular diseases and heart problems? Isn't it time to look after your health? Are you finding it difficult to socialise as you are becoming an object of mockery at every party because you are obese?If you say 'yes' to any of the above questions then it is time to get rid of your obesity. Obesity is considered a disease by the medical...more
Not all discoveries are planned. Many a times results of research amaze the researcher itself. A similar instance was noticed when research was being undertaken on Acomplia for its weight loss properties. It was observed that the drug was helpful in reducing cravings for not only food but also smoking. This was a breakthrough discovery and was hailed by people all over the world. Obesity and smoking are two of the most severe problems grappling the society today. Today obesity causes the most number of deaths worldwide, mainly in the form of cardio-vascular complications. Smoking too contributes to nearly 20% of all deaths. A single pill to deal with both these problems - people are swooning over Acomplia's weight loss and anti-smoking properties. Acomplia is the brand name of Rimonabant. Developed by Sanofi-Aventis, rimonabant works by blocking a pleasure centre. This pleasure centre would get titillated and thus patients would feel hunger pangs. Researchers at Sanofi-Aventis thought that if this pleasure centre were blocked, it would reduce cravings for food. When appetite is dampened, the patient will automatically lose weight. The idea for developing the pill came from the...more
There are many different factors that contribute to losing weight and being able to keep that weight off. Balance is an important factor in your weight loss plan. You will find people that have been successful at weight loss do not usually deprive themselves of foods that they like. The best way to deal with the situation is to have a small portion...more
Does cardio significantly raise the body's "metabolic rate"?First off, the metabolic rate, in very simple terms, is basically the rate / speed and amount of calories that your body will burn, whether doing something or at rest.So, in other words, someone that has a hard time losing weight more than likely has a very slow metabolic rate .since...more
Phentermine is one of the best among all diet pills available today in market. It is a pill, which can be relied upon in cutting that extra flab out of body which is making one's life uneasy. Easily available, phentermine diet pills can be in great handy in decreasing fats, if taken with proper diet, and exercise. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant drug, which kills appetite of body. And put fats no where in body. It brings out the best result when these pills are taken along with a suitable diet, and proper exercise. It works in an effective way by stimulating the hypothalamus gland and affecting certain neurotransmitters, which result in reduced appetite.Over weight is a great concern for people suffering from it. It is largely a life style disease which doesn't only create severe health problems, but also makes people look uglier. Phentermine weight loss pills thus become a big support to every overweight people expecting to cut all their fats. Various side effect, such as, restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, diarrhea, impotence, and etc can occur because of this diet pills. The results of Phentermine diet pills depend upon the care in exercise, and diet while taking...more
When you plan for weight loss and want the best way to lose weight, you'll no doubt come across a program that promises you a quick weight loss. Many weight loss programs will include a diet that consists of protein shakes for breakfast and lunch...more
The nutritional requirements of a child have to be considered carefully. Growing children require a high amount of energy intake to help them to grow, but, just as with adults, if energy intake exceeds energy usage, the child will put on...more
Every person that begins a diet and exercise plan does so with the intention to become healthier and lose weight. How to lose weight quickly is a common question, which is why some people enlist the help of a personal trainer to guide them through...more
With so many diet and exercise programs out there it can be difficult to decide on the best weightloss plan to use. Choosing a weight reduction program is no easy task but you can make a reasonable selection if you consider your goals and your...more
Think weight loss surgery is the only thing you need to get yourself thin? Think again. Weight-loss surgery requires certain lifestyle changes. If you are considering getting weight-loss surgery, you will need to be willing to change your exercising...more
I don't know about you but I think that in today's world too much pressure is put on people to be thin. We see it every day on the television and magazine covers. The media has made the weight issue so important. What do you do in order to control...more