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How To Save $35 Billion While Losing Weight
2007-11-18 00:12:00
By Brian AbrahamYes, that’s how much we spend every year on the endless list of weight loss products – which would be fine - IF any of them actually worked! The fact is that obesity has kept on getting worse each and every single year. So before you spend your share of the $35 billion, please remember to skip all of these, never going to work, “weight loss” methods:1. Any Diet That Forces You To Skip One Type of Food:Eating one type of food does not make you lose weight. It actually has the opposite effect. You end up craving other foods more and eating more than you should. It is best to add as much variety as you can.2. Or For That Matter ANY Diet At All:Even with a diet that offers a large number of options, what happens when you go back to your daily routine? Exactly!3. “Herbal” Weight Loss Products:“Herbal” weight loss products are not safe. Many of the ingredients used in herbal weight loss products have been banned in various countries. For example the U.S. Feder
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How To Lose Fat And Tone Up Fast
2007-11-18 00:09:00
By Chris McCombsSome trainers always seem to be able to keep getting bigger, stronger, and more fit, while others experience stops and starts, or even completely hit a wall with their development. While some frustrated trainers might pass off others' success in the gym as lucky genetics, those serious about making great progress towards their fitness goals take slow progress as a wake up call to change the way they approach their workouts. Sometimes the best way to keep striving towards you want isn't by working more, but by working smarter.Injuries do more that hurt physically, they put a serious dent in your fitness plan as well. Any time you injure a muscle, your plans to exercise that muscle usually have to be on hiatus. The best way to avoid injuries is to play it safe. Don't make big adjustments to your weight on bar until you are sure you are ready. Use a spotter if an exercise calls for one. While using any exercise machine, apply all safety features that are available


Healthy Nutrition To Make Your Weight Loss Easier
2007-11-17 05:29:00
By SteveWhen people hear the word "diet", most of us tend to think of counting calories, eating salad, and being generally miserable. In my opinion, this word is more about eating healthy, balanced foods consistently. We don't need to starve ourselves just because we're trying to lose weight!So what does a healthy diet consist of? In my opinion, it's all about eating foods that keep your metabolism running at a constant high level throughout the day, and allows them naturally drop at night. It's really about eating right so that your body is constantly fuelled to the optimum levels. This doesn't mean eating rabbit food all day - it simply involves thinking about what you eat, and when you eat it.My recommendations are as follows:- Eat complex carbohydrates earlier in the day to maintain your energy levels- Don't eat anything withing 2 hours of going to bed- Try to get at least 30 minutes of some form of exercise every day- Try to eat protein rich foods within 4-6 hours of going t
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Don't Just Lose Weight - Keep It Off!!
2007-11-17 05:25:00
By Bob BlickThere are so many diets available now that it's unreal. Do any of them actually work?Well - forget the ones that tell you you'll lose 10, 15, 20 pounds in a week or less. Any diet making such a claim is guaranteed to be bad for your health.You need carbohydrates in your diet. You need fat. You need calories. You need fiber. Eliminate any of these, or drastically cut down on them, and your diet will not be nutritionally sound. That can be bad for your health.Basically you need to know that approximately 3500 calories = 1 pound. To lose a pound of weight, you need to eliminate or burn off 3500 calories more than you take in. It should be obvious that attempting to lose a lot of weight shortly is going to mean some drastic changes in your diet.Most experts recommend you try to lose 1/2 to 1 pound a week. That doesn't sound like a lot. But if you lose just 2 pounds a month, you will have lost 24 pounds in a year. The chances are whatever plan you are following to lose that w
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Diet Tips 101
2007-11-17 04:41:00
By Clinton WalkerTo effectively lose weight you must eat a healthy and balanced diet. Fad diets, pills, and other gimmicks are not effective or healthy. While these products usually produce short term results, they have more side effects than benefits.Here is a simple breakdown.Carbohydrates should be 60% of your daily dietCarbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy. You must consume enough carbohydrates daily to remain healthy. Restricting your calories with low-carbohydrate diets decreases your energy.Types of CarbohydratesSimple carbohydrates like (sugars, including glucose and fructose from fruit and vegetables, lactose from milk, and sucrose from cane or beet sugar)Complex carbohydrates like (carrots, broccoli, corn, potatoes, bread, cereal, pasta, rice, and beans) which contain glucose, fiber, and other nutrients.Fat should be 30% of your daily dietFat adds flavor to food, and is an important component of a healthy diet. Fat is necessary for energy production, transporti


More Crazy Diets To Avoid
2007-11-16 11:41:00
By Janet MartinYour friends say you're fat and you decide to lose some weight. So what do you do? Go directly to the gym and start exercising? Plan your meals and eat smaller portions? Consult a doctor or a nutritionist?Nah! Who says you have to suffer when you can easily lose weight without exercising or dieting?! At least that's what the promoters of these crazy diets say. All promise a quick fix, dramatic results, and testimonials from your favorite movie star or celebrity. They're easy to follow and they're guaranteed. The problem is, most of them don't work!“Fad diets don't promote proper maintenance of the weight that has been lost. Most of the popular diets are nutritionally inadequate and include certain foods that people would not typically eat in large amounts,” according to Denise Mann of WebMD.“Any eating or exercise pattern that causes you to eat fewer calories than you burn will lead to weight loss. However, some diets lead to a rapid weight loss that is quick
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The Single-Most Important Factor In Losing (Or Gaining) Weight
2007-11-16 11:41:00
By Gary C.Here is the bottom line on every weight loss program or diet scheme that has ever been devised. This is the single-all encompassing concept that actually determines whether you will lose weight, gain weight or stay the same, and all you need to understand it is a little elementary school math.I'll first explain the concept in more detail, and then give you an example of how it actually works.First of all, every day our bodies use up a certain number of calories just to "keep the lights on." What do I mean by that? It takes energy (calories) to keep your lungs breathing in and out, to keep your heart beating, in fact, to keep your body warm (98.6 F or 37C). Our bodies are using up energy to keep these biological systems working, whether we are eating or not. Scientists have come up with a name for the energy that a person needs just to "keep the lights on"- it's called the Basal Metabolic Rate or BMR. Not everyone's BMR is the same - it varies with your height, weight, age
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How To Get Off A Weight Loss Plateau
2007-11-16 11:40:00
By Melinda GrossmanOne of the worst feelings you can have when you are dieting is when you reach a weight loss plateau. You are going along fine, losing weight as you expected to do. Then, suddenly, all the progress stops and you find yourself looking at the same number every time you step on the scale. You find yourself wondering what you can do to break your weight loss plateau.Although frustrating, a weight loss plateau is a natural part of losing weight. Although there are many contributing factors, these occur when you have reached a point of equilibrium: in other words, when you are eating the same amount it takes to sustain you. Or, you are exercising the same amount it takes to burn the calories you take in.Even though you have changed nothing in your diet or exercise, this can happen. This is because your changing body has changing needs, and it is a master of adaptation. When you started losing weight, it took a certain number of calories to keep you going. However, a
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11 Quick Weight Loss Tips
2007-11-16 11:38:00
By Brandon WalshTip 1: Never Skip a MealEating petite and more frequent meals helps to level your caloric intake during the day and keeps your blood sugar in a balanced state. Rather than eating 3 large meals, try to eat 5 - 6 smaller meals throughout the day.Tip 2: Allow Yourself a TreatEvery person has his or her favorite treat(s). Simply give yourself a tiny indulgence sporadically, but be mindful of the frequency and the quantity. Eliminating all of your favorite treats usually leads to an early relapse.Tip 3: Understand Your LabelsA product labeled with a fat-free claim does not necessarily mean that it is also low in calories. Similarly, a product labeled as low-carb does not mean it is also low in fat. Always carefully read the nutrition label on the packaging to ensure that you know exactly what you are receiving.Tip 4: Determine Exactly How Many Calories You Need[Daily Caloric Need] = [Body Weight in lbs.] x 15 + ([moderate activity in minutes a day] x 3.5)Since you wish to lo
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Do Electronic Muscle Stimulators Work For Weight Loss, Body Building Or Physical Therapy?
2007-11-16 11:37:00
By Jennifer BlackieUsing electronic muscle stimulators for body building provides nerve and flexor training for the muscles and seems to allow the muscle tissue to grow at a rate comparable to simple exercise. However, with the stimulators the body goes without the after-pain associated with strenuous weight training exercises. In this way the electronic muscle stimulators can help the body building enthusiast to better control the level of pain that is felt after a workout. Some people with problem areas such as sore shoulder muscles can use the stimulators to help alleviate the pain before the next session of exercising.The same applies to anyone looking to lose weight with electronic muscle stimulator use. While the stimulator may help to alleviate the pain sometimes associated with weight loss exercising, the unit itself will most likely have very little to do with actual weight loss. However, by helping the person control any pain associated with the exercising, the stimulator may
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5 Tips To Healthy Weight Loss
2007-11-16 11:31:00
By Kathryn SoloffIf you are reading this then I assume that your goal is to lose weight and become healthy. In order to accomplish this you need a plan that you can adhere to. This plan should not be either a crash diet or a fad diet. What you want to create are lifestyle changes, or habits, that will last a lifetime. These lifestyle changes must be reasonable. If they are not reasonable you will not be able to keep them up. That is why it is crucial that you develop a realistic plan that you will stick with and in turn you will lose weight and improve your health. You will be surprised that the smallest changes in your lifestyle can make the biggest difference in how you act and feel.Examine your daily eating habits. Think about the ones that are doing you harm. It is nearly impossible to break bad habits. The only realistic method to break these bad habits are to replace them with good habits. In reflecting on the foods and habits that have negative consequences, consider replacing t
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What Is A Good Diet? Does It Even Exist?
2007-11-24 02:57:00
By Melinda Grossman"What is a good diet?" you might ask. I personally think of a diet as how I eat everyday – not just when losing weight – but also when maintaining a healthy weight. But the majority of folks associate the word "diet" with weight loss. So that's the meaning I'll use in this article. Now let's cover some of the characteristics of what is a good diet.First, a good diet satisfies all your nutritional needs. And it's also one you can stay on.It should have an adequate number of calories. There is a minimum that you can't go below and still lose weight healthfully. Check with your doctor to find out what your minimum is. For most people it never drops below 1200 calories. So, if you ask, "What is a good diet?" the answer might be one that gives you enough to eat.Health care professionals don't want you on a diet that makes you lose unhealthy amounts of weight. Other than the first week or two, you should only be losing 1 or 2 pounds per week. The only exception i


Effective Chinese Medicines For Weight Loss
2007-11-24 02:53:00
By Roger ThompsonChinese herbal medicine is one of the great herbal systems of the world, with an unbroken tradition going back to the 3rd century BC. Yet throughout its history it has continually developed in response to changing clinical conditions, and has been sustained by research into every aspect of its use. This process continues today with the development of modern medical diagnostic techniques and knowledge. Because of its systematic approach and clinical effectiveness it has for centuries had a very great influence on the theory and practice of medicine in the East, and more recently has grown rapidly in popularity in the West. It still forms a major part of healthcare provision in China, and is provided in state hospitals alongside western medicine.Some Chinese medicines are promoted as having the ability to help people loose weight by primarily causing peoples’ metabolisms to act more efficiently. Other types of Chinese medicines for weight loss are thought to assist the
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Weight Loss: Exercise Is Necessary
2007-11-22 03:07:00
By Kathryn SoloffMany of us live relative sedentary lives. We are designed to move, but our modern lifestyle permits us to be less active than we should be. Our lifestyle is rather unusual when you consider how we are meant to be. We wake up in the morning, move to the breakfast table, then to the car, next to the office, followed by a restaurant, then to the living room to watch television and finally back to bed.You should keep in mind that this is a relatively modern phenomenon. Not too long ago, a man who worked on the farm did the equivalent of 15 miles of jogging each and every day.In today's world, our daily routine keeps us regulated to our homes, chairs and car seats. If we want physical activity, we must create it for ourselves.Obesity is caused by two things. The first is how and what we eat. The second, and equally important, is the lack of physical activity. Therefore, it is important that we create some sort of activity program.Keep in mind, that exercise alone is not su
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The 5 Things Anyone Can Do To Lose Weight And Stay Healthy
2007-11-22 03:04:00
By Gabriel AdamsAre you finding it difficult to keep up with the barrage of health and fitness articles telling you to do nigh-impossible things in an attempt to lose weight and stay fit? Are the rules of nutrition getting increasingly complicated, so much so you’ve started ignoring them? You’re not alone there. More and more people are getting increasingly befuddled with new discoveries of foods or exercises that offer benefits and cause never-heard before diseases.Keeping your health and fitness routine simple is the key to success. You are more likely to feel encouraged to keep at it if you choose a routine that simple and doable. Staying healthy and fit may seem complicated, but the basics are very simple.Here are five simple and easy ways you can improve your health and fitness starting today:Eat Less FoodDo you eat till you are full and then snack as a hobby? Stop! It’s simple- the more you eat the fatter and unhealthier you’ll be. Eat sensibly. While it is certainly not
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Weight Loss And Fat Burning Foods
2007-11-20 10:55:00
By Scott SoloffImagine this. There are a group of foods where you can eat practically all you wish to and at the same time still lose weight. Well, it is true. The following are some foods that require more calories to burn than they contain. Eating these foods will help melt the fat away.Making healthy substitutions is the best way to begin. Substitute fruits for cake and ice cream. Try substituting turnip fries for french fries. With a little creativity you will have endless possibilities. If you need help with recipes you can look online or get a book from your local library or natural food store.With vegetables it is helpful to eat them either raw or lightly steamed. You would like them to be slightly crisp when you serve them.Here is a partial list of some examples.Artichokes-Artichokes are very tasty and it worth trying them. With just a little practice you'll be able to prepare them exactly to your taste.Celery-Celery is well known as a fat burning food. Eat it every day for a
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Tips For Not Gaining Weight On Thanksgiving Or Christmas
2007-11-28 03:31:00
By CD MohattaOn feast days, it’s especially important not to skip a healthy breakfast. We tend to over eat and choose more fattening and sugary foods when we’ve gone too long without eating. A healthy breakfast might include two or more of a whole grain cereal or oatmeal, eggs, vegetables, yogurt or milk, and fruit. Try to eat healthy food every four hours throughout the holidays, but eat small meals. Make sure you drink a lot of water, particularly on feast days.Often staying lean during the holidays is hardest on the cook. Here are a few tips for cooking a more healthy weight-friendly meal:For a stuffing that is less fattening and even more delicious, start with whole wheat bread or whole grain rice. Use half or less of the amount of butter and oil. Double or even triple all the healthy ingredients such as celery, onion, mushrooms, nuts, and dried fruit. This will lower the fat and increase the fiber of your stuffing. It will also make it more flavorful. Your traditional recipe c
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Weight Loss: Exercise Is Necessary
2007-11-28 03:26:00
By Kathryn SoloffMany of us live relative sedentary lives. We are designed to move, but our modern lifestyle permits us to be less active than we should be. Our lifestyle is rather unusual when you consider how we are meant to be. We wake up in the morning, move to the breakfast table, then to the car, next to the office, followed by a restaurant, then to the living room to watch television and finally back to bed.You should keep in mind that this is a relatively modern phenomenon. Not too long ago, a man who worked on the farm did the equivalent of 15 miles of jogging each and every day.In today's world, our daily routine keeps us regulated to our homes, chairs and car seats. If we want physical activity, we must create it for ourselves.Obesity is caused by two things. The first is how and what we eat. The second, and equally important, is the lack of physical activity. Therefore, it is important that we create some sort of activity program.Keep in mind, that exercise alone is not su
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Weight Loss Solution
2007-12-06 01:36:00
By Bob GillStatistics in the United States indicate that obesity and rates of people being overweight have reached epidemic proportions. 11% of children, for example, are obese, according to the World Heart Federation Fact Sheet, 2002. 50% of women aged 20 to 74 are overweight or obese, according to The National Women’s Health Information Center. The statistics for men in all age groups are no better. A weight loss solution is needed.Being overweight carries certain health risks, the main one being heart disease and the possibility of heart attacks. Of course, the determination of being overweight must be left to a doctor as everyone’s body is different because of fat and muscle ratio to body weight. So don’t automatically try dieting if you are some 20 pounds overweight; get your doctor to establish the fact beforehand that a weight loss solution is needed.Don’t make the mistake of following traditional ways of trying to lose weight. There is no need to drastically lower your
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Bad Habits Can Ruin Your Diet
2007-12-06 01:30:00
By Janet MartinIt's been weeks since you started dieting to shed off those extra pounds. You've made a vow to become a better person and to get rid of unhealthy eating habits. You want to look better, feel better, and live longer. And you firmly believe that losing weight will help you achieve these goals.Unfortunately, you haven't accomplished much yet. You stare in the mirror and you still see the same old face with the same ugly body. So what's holding you back? What's keeping you from effectively losing weight and maintaining whatever gains you've made? Dietitian Tara Gidus of the American Dietetic Association said that while some people sincerely want to lose weight, they unintentionally consume a lot of calories because of certain bad habits. This is enough to ruin anyone's diet.Just what exactly are these bad habits? Here's a quick roundup from Elizabeth Somers, author of “10 Habits That Mess Up A Woman's Diet”:I'm lonely – feed me! Variations of this theme are
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Reduce Weight With Stomach Band
2007-12-06 01:24:00
By Nicholas BowenObesity is a condition which is becoming increasingly rampant these days, in fact it is taking the shape of a serious health hazard. There are different ways through which one can lose weight, but what is important to find out is that method of weight loss which will suit a person perfectly. Obesity if not treated on time can lead to several other serious health consequences. Studies have found out that stomach band is one method of weight loss surgery that has a very high rate of success. Now just because you are obese doe not mean that you are eligible for undergoing the weight loss surgery. Stomach band is performed on those people who have tried out all the other methods of weight reduction without any success. The person must not be suffering from any serious medial disorder and must be between the age of 18 and 55. Talk to the doctor and clarify any doubts that you have about stomach band.Stomach band also known as gastric band, is a type of weight loss surgery w
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Why There Is No Such Thing As A Quick Fix Weight Loss Solution
2007-12-03 21:22:00
By Mike WarnerWe are blessed in today’s society that whatever we want, we can pretty much get it straight away. When I mean straight away, I mean now.You want to go on a vacation, jump online and you could be on your way this afternoon. If you are hungry, stop by at a fast food chain. If you want to watch your favorite TV show, you can use TIVO or the internet (sometimes) to do so, whenever you want. It’s quite amazing what we can do.All of this instant gratification though is making it very hard for us to be healthy and lose weight.Because we are so used to getting whatever we want, when we want it, we’ve been conditioned to believe that we should be able to lose weight at the push of a button, or the taking of a pill, without changing anything we’re doing.Because we live such abundantly, and are spoilt by how quickly we can get it, we feel it should be the same when it comes to weight loss. We believe there’s got to be a way to easily, and very quickly pop a pill, and enjoy
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How Much Weight Can One Lose With South Beach Diet?
2007-12-03 21:19:00
By Wade RobinsCarol is a happy individual. However, this was not always the case. A year ago, she was suffering from depression. Her frame of 5’7” was under pressure. The reason – her weight of 87 kilos was too much for her body to bear. Doctors had classified her as obese and she was suffering from chronic backache, high levels of cholesterol and heart problems.That is when she read about the South Beach diet. She tried it out and successfully lost as weight. So, what is South Beach diet?South Beach diet is one of the few diets that have managed to attract thousands of loyal followers. Devised by Miami based cardiologist, Dr. Arthur Agatston, the diet first hit the American shores in form of a book titled The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss.The cornerstone of South Beach diet is the regulation in the type of carbohydrates and fats that enter the body. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are the main components of foo


Fat Loss - It's So Easy, You Just Won't Believe It!
2007-12-15 08:03:00
By Ben KongBy cleaning up your food you will experience dramatic improvements and even lose body fat "effortlessly' when combined with regular training. You simply eat clean - spread your food out as you go about your day and train hard and the body fat just falls off. It's a great place to be and you may even get to where you want to be doing this. Nothing wrong with that at all.(Functional, clean nutrition has an explosive effect in regards to weight loss - here's why: http://www.ultimatebodysuccess.com/e-course1.html)Ultimate results, though require a little more precisionTo get that extra bit of leanness though or if you want to get down to walking around fairly ripped or even completely shredded you will need to put a bit more work in.Fat loss is very basic. Remember, food is now fuel for your body to train. Your body will need fuel to train and go about its day and any fat loss plan is designed to give it most of the fuel it will need through food but with a small deficit


Pain-free Weight Loss
2007-12-15 07:50:00
By RicardoObesity has been a high-ranking national problem for a couple of decades now. Are you bothered by all those extra pounds? Is there anything you can do about it? You've tried dieting; you've tried exercise programs. If you're lucky, you may have seen some partial results, and now you live in constant fear of gaining it all back the moment you let your guard down and allow yourself to be seduced by your favorite pastry. Hundreds of diet books are published every year. None of them seem to work.The problem may not be all those calories, or how many times a day you eat, or how much faith you put into your exercise program. The problem may very well be in your head.That's right.Imagine you have a couple of guests over, and one of them is especially nasty and cranky. He or she demands attention all the time, likes nothing, takes offense easily. The entire household is jumping around him or her, offering affection, drinks, conversation, gifts - nothing pleases him (or her)
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5 Step Diet To Lower Cholesterol!
2007-12-13 02:31:00
By B.J. GordeyIf you're worried about lowering your cholesterol level you're not alone. Changing your diet to lower cholesterol is usually the first step in cholesterol maintenance, before medicines are added. People who have high cholesterol may be able to lower their cholesterol levels with these simple lifestyle changes:Step 5) The School of Medicine at Stanford University did a study consisting of 377 men and post-menopausal women, with high cholesterol. First they put them on a low-fat diet, and then had half of them to do aerobic exercise, and the other half did no form of exercise at all.After one year, the exercising group had significantly reduced their cholesterol levels - while the sedentary group showed no such reduction in their cholesterol. So the 5th step is to add aerobic exercise to your lifestyle.Step 4) Did you know that the average person makes about 75% of their blood cholesterol in their own liver, while only about 25% is absorbed from food. So you should be
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How To Maintain Your Weight After Losing It
2007-12-13 02:28:00
By Subodh GuptaYou lost your weight, couple of pounds after sweating and struggling on a treadmill every day. You sacrificed so much, your family time, the tasty dinners in restaurant, and the pints of larger in a pub. No doubt, you should be proud of yourself.Normally it happens with most of people that after initial weight loss success we get back to our old habits. So you skip your gym, you make couple of phone calls to your friends to go outing, you stuff your fridge with ready meals full of saturated fat and you feel relaxed and getting back to watching TV for long hours rather than having active life style.After some time you start noticing some changes in your clothes; the lovely, sexy, red dress (size 8) you wore for your birthday two months ago is getting tighter, the jeans which were just perfect can be zipped only when you deeply pull your abdomen in or you hear a friend's remark that you look rather healthy and your face rounded a bit.At this moment you have to be truthfu
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Weight Loss And Cravings
2007-12-13 02:26:00
By Subodh GuptaThere are many things you might know in terms of losing weight.There is the exercise regime you follow, the healthy low in fat and high in fibre diet you mastered, the 8 glasses of water you drink every day, the amount of food you have on your plate, and the time you eat.Equipped with all the knowledge you are determined to shed off those extra pounds from your thighs or midsection to become new you, the next Pamela Anderson or Daniel creg.Unfortunately after couple of weeks of your weight loss regime you are as the same as you started your journey. Wondering what went wrong. You may start asking yourself. Feeling cheated and disappointed you are about to call it off.But there is a solutionYou most probably did not recognize the importance of craving factor which didn't allow you to achieve your results. Because of that you didn't notice the extra calories you were putting inside you believing you are strictly following your low-calorie diet.Important: Cravings can b
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Top Ten Tips For Lazy Dieters
2007-12-13 02:22:00
By Anu PriyaThere are people everywhere (you may be one of them) who know that they need to and want to lose weight. But have the "yeah, I'll probably start tomorrow' syndrome. On top of that, let's face it; many people are simply too lazy to change their lifestyles, so here are ten free diet tips to kick-start your diet. This free diet guide would show you the right direction.Tip no. 1: Set SMART goals. Goals give dieters something to aim for and are a good source of inspiration. Fitness experts worldwide would agree that all goals you set should adhere to the following acronym:S (simple): All goals should be easy to remember. Saying "I want to lose 20lbs of fat, gain 10lbs of muscle, speed up my metabolism and lower my cholesterol in 6 weeks unless I get promoted in which case I want to lose 10lbs of body weight in 8 weeks' may well be ambitious and time-considerate, but you are hardly going to remember it in 6 weeks when you need to figure out how much you have lost.M (M
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Body Fat: Do You Have Too Much?
2007-12-11 10:34:00
By Gary HoldonBody fat is an important issue of your overall health. Reducing your body fat is important, because too much body fat can make you more prone to serious health difficulties, such as a heart attack or a stroke. It can also drain your energy and create problems with your movement. There are ways to reduce your body fat percentage that don't require a serious diet or a lucrative program that costs thousands of dollars. All it takes is a little bit of creativity and some willpower.One of the first things you should do is to figure out your body fat percentage. You can find this out through a number of methods, but an exact number representing your body fat percentage is usually quite hard to discern, and your doctor can provide numbers that are more accurate in a few minutes. It involves an equation and finding out your average density.If an individual is serious about reducing body fat, the first place to start is body fat measurement. This evaluation may not be a great ego


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