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Lose weight in 60 seconds (Sandesh Kumar)

2008-05-12T16:57:00.000-07:00

20 weight-loss secrets to make you look like you've shed pounds in under a minute
By Bonnie Schiedel Added By: Sandesh Kumar

Got a minute? Try a tip! We consulted health and fitness experts, the latest scientific studies and real-life women who are taking off pounds to find 20 quick weight-loss strategies that work. Add one to your routine today and watch the scale go down!
Change your clothes
If you exercise after dinner, put your workout gear on before you get to the gym. You're less likely to veer off to the couch, says Karen Bridson, a Toronto fitness trainer.
Start with salad
Jennie Wilson of Toronto loads up her plate with a luscious salad before she has her main course, a strategy that's helped the 29-year-old lose 40 pounds in two years. It packs a double-punch: you meet your veggie quota and take the edge off your hunger with filling fibre before diving into the higher-cal entree.
Work out with a cheerleader
A Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania study found that participants who received frequent positive feedback during exercise worked harder than those who received infrequent encouragement or none at all. Click here to find a fitness buddy in the Chatelaine Fitness & sport forum.
Sip green tea
In a study on mice, Japanese researchers found that green tea extract helps endurance during exercise. You may see a similar effect from drinking four cups(1L)of green tea daily.
Talk on the move
Use a cordless phone at home so you can walk laps and do stairs while you chat. Every step counts!
Identify the emotion
"If you find yourself craving something or wanting to overeat, ask yourself why," advises Nancy Saunders, a registered dietitian in Ormstown, Que. Take the time to figure out what's going on - chances are you'll discover a bag of cookies isn't what you really need
Go green
Arrange individual green grapes on a cookie sheet and pop them into the freezer. After they freeze, put them into a container and leave them in the freezer to munch on the next time you want a quick sweet snack. It's a favourite trick of Denise Hargrove, a registered dietitian in Kingston, Ont.
Open a can
A ton of fast and tasty recipes call for beans and legumes, which are naturally high fibre, high protein and low fat. Give Quick Lentils with Coriander and Mint a try.
Schedule in fitness
Jennie Wilson sits down and plans out her workouts week by week. "Thinking about workouts ahead of time helps me make them part of my day," she says. Tight on time this week? Work in a workout with our fast fitness exercise plan.
Do the hand jive
Control portion sizes with this no-fail guide: a serving of meat is about the size of the palm of your hand, and a fist equals about a cup(250 mL)of fruit, vegetables or grains. Your thumb is the size of about one ounce(30 g)of cheese.
Brush your teeth
A Japanese study of nearly 14,000 people learned that slim people brushed their teeth after every meal. The brushing doesn't burn calories, but it's a sign that you're a healthy person. Plus, many people don't want to eat after they've brushed so that they can preserve the clean minty taste!

Fool your eye
When you grate your reduced-fat cheese, use the side of the grater with the smallest holes, suggests Areli Hermanson, a registered dietitian in Victoria, B.C. The pile of cheese will be fluffier, so you'll use less. For more tricks, check out Eat more, weigh les.
Take the stairs
Research shows that walking two flights of stairs a day for a year can help you shed up to six pounds. Find other great no-gym workouts at the Chatelaine Fitness Centre.
Get your thyroid checked
According to the Thyroid Foundation of Canada, thyroid problems may affect up to eight per cent of Canadian women. Since an underactive thyroid can contribute to weight gain, ask your doctor about this simple blood test.
Freeze and tease
Stash your favourite single-serving size yogurt(crème brûlée and cappuccino flavours are yummy)in the freezer for a decadent frozen treat that's good for you. Choose low-fat(one per cent or less)and lower-sugar(15 g or less)varieties. Bonus: studies show that milk products may help reduce body fat.
Divide your plate
Fill one-half of your dinner plate with veggies, says Jackie Allen, 25, of Cambridge, Ont. Use one-quarter for rice, pasta or potatoes and use the final quarter for meat or beans. She's lost 15 pounds with the help of this trick.
Shop the U
Focus your grocery shopping on the perimeter of the store, where the fresh produce, meat and fish are kept. Avoid the processed items in the middle section.
Eat brown instead of white
This means choosing brown rice and whole grain bread and pasta, which are crammed with healthful fibre and nutrients. "To get used to the change, start with a mix," advises Jenny Okroj, a registered public health nutritionist in Regina. Use one slice of white bread and one of whole grain bread to make a sandwich, or mix different rices together.
Join the club
Slash your fruit juice calories in half by turning it into a spritzer - mix half a serving of juice with an equal amount of club soda. Or, enjoy a frosty club soda on its own with slices of lemon and lime for a zero-cal beverage.
Sideline fat
In a restaurant, order sauce and salad dressing on the side. Dip your fork into it, then pick up a bite of your food. "This allows you to enjoy the sauce or dressing, but limits the amount," says Kathryn Proudfoot, an Edmonton registered dietitian.

First published in Chatelaine.com's May 2005 issue.
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Natural Weight Loss by Sandesh Kumar Jaggi

2007-07-17T18:55:00.000-07:00

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An Incredible 300 Pound Natural Weight Loss

It's incredibly simple when you find the secrets... how to maximize digestion by eating properly (without spending any time calculating complex food ratios)... and how to nurture your body into a fat burning, energetic, youthful, anti-aging regenerative, natural weight loss machine it was meant to be, so easily and simply it's almost "un-believable".

BUT... you'll never make any progress at all using the same old un-healthy, bone headed strategies everyone else preaches that don't work, cost a lot of money or are difficult to follow.

In 1990 I topped the scales at
an incredible 475 pounds,
and a short 2 and a half years later,
completed a nearly 300 fat loss.

In the 15 years since, I've put on
over 50 pounds of lean muscle and live
a healthy, energetic, fit and active lifestyle

You Can Do The Exact Same Thing!

Most Overweight or obese people are:

sick of hiding their bodies behind baggy clothes
tired of avoiding social engagements because they're embarrassed
constantly complaining of upset stomachs,
reaching for tums, rolaids, or living on pepto bismol
truly unhappy but not knowing what to do about it

if this sounds like you, then I have the answer for you

What I didn't know was that the body was a machine that works better in certain circumstances and if it's given fuel in specific ways and that we can work with our body to maximize its ability to digest food, increase energy, sleep better, reduce stress, look and feel younger and that magically....

There are foods that specifically nourish the various systems of our bodies!

If you were to go to your local grocery and look for foods to nourish your digestive system so that it could become stronger, digest foods better, decrease stomach acids and alleviate heart burn naturally, where would you look?

I didn't know either.

I knew that fried food was bad and that salt was bad. That was it. I began a journey of reading everything I could get my hands on about natural health, fitness, exercise, juicing, macrobiotics, fasting and then began to put it into practice. I found out what works and what doesn't work. I kept what worked, and discarded what doesn't work. What I now know is that what doesn't work for me, might work for someone else of a different body type.

the amazing thing is that most overweight people are the same body type. The same type as me.

I know exactly what you're going through because I'm the same body type as you

I've been there and I've done that. I used to drive from McDonalds to McDonalds and I would get a big, shake and large fries at each one. I didn't want the drive through girl or guy to think that I was eating too much. I'd drive from donut shop to donut shop, getting a 6-pack of donuts at each one and eat them while I was driving to the next donut shop.

I even used the "pregnant wife" trick one time so that the donut girl thought that, first of all, I wasn't too obese to have a girlfriend or wife and secondly that it was her pregnancy and cravings that was the reason I was getting the donuts.... not for me of course.

Then at my highest weight of 475 pounds, the proverbial "stuff hit the fan". I was sitting at home after a night of driving the night shift at my taxi company when I had what I refer to as my "episode".

My heart freaked out on me,
I couldn't breathe and
my life flashed in front of my eyes

I saw my parents finding me, a 22 year old 500 pound fat slob with nothing to show for his life and it scared the pants off me. I had to do something about it but I didn't know what. All I knew was that fried foods were bad and salt was bad so that's where I started, but the rest was amazing..... life long, easily to implement, lifestyle habits that forever changed who I was and what I was to become!

What I learned and applied over the next few years took me on an incredible journey of health and fitness. I went on to drop 288 pounds of fat and gain over 50 pounds of lean fat burning muscle tissue and now I want to share these same secrets of health with you.

In my new book, Fat Loss Fundamentals, I will take you step by step through what to do and what to expect in your new journey to health so you can model the exact steps that I took and get the same results.

here's part of what you'll learn:

Simple ways to maximize your digestion and get full benefit out of the food you eat
How to easily and effectively get rid of Candida once and for all and why you must!
How to begin a simple exercise program , and what exactly to do to maximize results
How and why to change the acid levels in your body to lose weight
How your mind plays a role in achieving anything you want , including weight loss
Why you must focus on your health , not weight loss for life long success
Why fat is good for you and why you must eat fat in order to lose weight
Simple replacement foods that practically assure your success
What to do about loose skin and stretch marks
How stress plays a HUGE role in your weight loss success
How to restock your kitchen so you'll have easy, healthy choices to snack on
How snacks can work in your benefit , not against you
How you get to eat more, not eat less!
How to have your attitude adjusted so that you'll do whatever it takes to burn fat and other Fat Loss Attitudes - bonus material other fat loss coaches call "transformational"!

And as a very special bonus...

I will throw in 3 free months membership in the Fat Loss Fundamentals Inner Circle( normally 29.95 /month). As a member of this elite group you'll gain on-line access to me where I will act as your on-line personal weight loss coach! On the Inner Circle discussion board you'll be able to ask me questions and get answers to them (something you cannot do by regular mail). You can also get help and feedback from all our members including reading the many posts on Weight Loss, Weight Training, Recipes,Diet and Nutrition, Gaining weight, Natural Foods and much more!

Yes, Gaining Weight.

There are people want to gain weight and gain muscle as it's the best, healthiest and safest way to lose fat weight, by gaining muscle weight! Muscle is your friend and you must do whatever it takes to build and keep that muscle.

I'll teach you how!

and quite possibly what most people would pay any amount of money for:

Information on what to expect
when you begin to make changes in your diet..
and how your body will adjust to your new nutritional program
from the very guy who went through it all himself.

Fat Loss Fundamentals will be available in the fall of 2007, and as a special offer to you, as a loyal reader of my monthly newsletter, I will offer an introductory price far lower than what others will be paying.

In order to receive this special price, you must be a member of my Fat Loss Community by subscribing to my monthly Natural Weight Loss Newsletter and Fitness Tips

as a subscriber you'll receive a monthly newsletter filled with weight loss and fitness tips plus

Health Tips
Fitness Tips
Personal Development information and offers
much much more

Once you've filled in your name and email address, make sure to check your email for the confirmation link so you can begin to get this valuable information as soon as possible. Your free reports and recipe book will be ready to download once you subscribe and you'll be on the fast track to getting my new book at the discount rate as soon as it's available.

Now that you've gotten started, have a look around my website. See how I look now on my most recent picture page after I completed my 300 pound weight loss, read some articles from friends, or learn about building muscle and gaining weight. Read my Weight loss story or my Weight Loss Blog and much more. Please also read my review of Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle, the complete Fat Burning Program by Tom Venuto.

Thank you so much for your time,

Until Next Time, and be on the lookout in your email for the launch of Fat Loss Fundamentals
Eat Well, Be Well

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2007-06-10T15:24:00.000-07:00

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How To Put An End To Fast Food And Snacks In Your Diet

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The following article is one of a series of articles which focus on Self Improvement, Motivation and Empowerment. It is based on research done over twenty years as a personal and business coach. This self improvement article was written in response to questions which have been asked on losing weight and long term weight loss as well as address common challenges that people have with this subject. I sincerely hope that you find the following information of value.

How To Put An End To Fast Food And Snacks In Your Diet

It's always easy to gain weight and damned hard to lose it. Eating is one of the true pleasures in life and refraining from food has huge physical and psychological implications that cannot be easily discarded. Nobody likes to have to give up a pleasure, which is why many people drift farther and farther into fat without doing anything to stop the process.

Moreover, recent data showed that the body does not respond to diets as doctors thought it should. The body has to adapt to changes and diets are seen as lean periods that should be offset by making fat harder to burn. While the body is certainly the most complex instrument we posses in our lives, it cannot discern between actual lean times and diets.

Another problem for the body is the widespread use of fast food, snacks and soft drinks. Fast food is highly powered food that fools the stomach into calling for more, despite the fact that one giant burger is the caloric equivalent of an entire meal. The giant burger is not usually enough to fill the stomach of an adult person, so most people eat more than one and wash it down with soft drinks that are little more than sugared water.

This is an unfortunate way of eating, since the body gets far more than it needs from burgers and soft drinks. The largely sedentary lifestyles led by most urban residents mean that the excess calories will certainly be stored as fat.

Snacks are another threat to a healthy life by bringing in too much calories and by being too readily available when hunger strikes. The correct option for between meals snacks is to buy fruit. Sure, it may not taste as good, especially if one is used to chips or other types of snacks, but one or two bananas or some apples are far better for one's health.

A very important point is to remember that habits can be kicked just as easily as they take root. By ignoring the temptation of chips you will gradually lose interest in them and get used to fruit. Once chips are no longer a staple part of your diet, you will find yourself wondering what was so good about them anyway.

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When it comes to the subject of self improvement, I fully understand (through my own experiences) that it is a lot easier said than done. However, you are here, right now, because you have a desire to improve your self or you are at least interested in this subject. Perhaps you are reading this to help a friend or colleague - great. If this article helps you or you help a friend, paying it forward is what lif'e all about so we all win.
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With social and career success being firmly rooted in modern life, physical appearance is more important than ever. The popular image of a successful person seems to be built around fitness in both the physical and moral aspects, a sort of a physical and moral correctness.

Therefore many people are interested in keeping themselves in shape, especially after a winter of eating heavier food at the expense of fresh vegetables at fruits.

The first thing to do when trying to get rid of the unwanted excess kilograms is to take a look at your diet. This is the first step on your journey. Are you relying heavily on chips, soda and fast food to make it through the day? Are you eating enough vegetables and fruits?

While hamburgers, fries and soda is a tasty and satisfying combination, it is also a deadly proposition to your health. If you want to stay fit, you must quit eating high-powered food that provides too much energy.

Your body doesn't like to waste things it can use later on and energy is one of the most important things that can be stored. Eating hamburgers and chips while leading a largely sedentary lifestyle gives your body much more energy than it normally uses.

This energy is not thrown away, but converted to fat and put into storage. Therefore, you must cut down on this type of food and turn to the humbler fruits and vegetables to keep hunger in check without putting your health at risk.

The second part of the system is exercising. While a sound diet makes sure your body doesn't get more energy than it needs, exercising is here to help use up energy already stored.

Taking brisk walks after meals is OK, exercising half an hour per day is good, going to a gym for an hour or so five days a week is perfect. There's no need to starve or exhaust yourself. Diet and exercising can be fun with a bit of thinking and a positive attitude.

NOW is the time!

O.K. you have read the article. Now is the time for action. Without action, this article adds no value whatsoever to your self improvement. But remember, without action, you cannot blame this self improvement article or any article for that matter. So, take action NOW.

Even if only one piece of advice, one piece of information, one tip makes a difference, then the whole article has been worth it for all of us. NOW is the time!
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Great Nutrition Equals Great Abs

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Ninety percent of the people you see with ripped abs have super nutritional habits. When it comes to sporting a six pack it's 90% nutrition and only 10% work.

The current direction most people take is to overuse ab machines, buy fat burning pills and do their daily training on top of that. The problem is all that ab work and daily training will have a lesser effect on the layer of fat covering the abdominals than a well designed metabolic diet which helps the body burn more fat each day.

To show rock solid abs you need to get in the sub-10% body fat range. Nothing will accomplish this but precision nutrition. Few people can attain this goal. Their overall eating habits are not correct, they won't take the time to track what they eat or plan in advance for meals. It's all about discipline! For the most part, you only see bodybuilders successful at the ab game.

Does this mean you can't? Of course not. You simply must be aware that having ripped abs is all about a low percentage of body fat. You don't have to train your abs any different than any other muscle group. Doing extra ab work will not be effective. It's really a very simple concept but one that requires extreme discipline. Are you up to the challenge? Remember it's 90% super nutrition not extra ab work in the gym.About the Author

Dr. Lanny Schaffer is an Exercise Physiologist and President of The International Fitness Academy. For more cutting edge fitness ideas go to http://www.aerobic-exercise-coach.com.by Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D

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Monday, February 19, 2007

Best fat loss diet for women

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Women love to diet. At any give time, one of three women are on a diet. Yet more women are overweight than ever and a disturbing new study shows that binge eating is the most widespread eating disorder in the United States, surpassing bulimia and anorexia. Surely, there has to be a connection between food deprivation diets and the rate of increase in binge eating.

I can definitely speak for myself. I first began binge eating after following a fad diet that controlled what food groups I could consume. During the two months that I was on the diet, I dreamed about all the foods I could not eat. These "forbidden foods" became an obsession. Needless to say when I went off the diet, I started over-indulging in all the foods I was deprived of during the diet. I told myself that I needed a reward for losing all the weight. In a few short months, the pounds I lost came back and I was stuck with an unhealthy new eating habit to boot.

Maybe there is something wrong in the way we are trying to lose weight? Since most eating disorders affect far more women than men, there is really a cause for concern. Women need to re-examine the way they attempt to lose weight and the ultimate cost on their health and bodies.

Although it sounds unfashionable compared to the latest fad diets out there, the best weight loss plan for women that ensures permanent results is one on which healthy portions from various food groups is allowed. A plan like this will ensure healthy weight loss without causing undue stress on the body. Women also need to keep in mind that fad diets are ageing. This is because fad diets put your body under stress and also deprive you of nutrients you need to keep your skin, nails and hair healthy.

By following a healthy eating plan, you will not only gain an enviable figure, but will also look younger, have less wrinkles, strong nails and healthy hair. Along with healthy eating habits, the right exercise program for women will allow you will feel more relaxed and more confident in yourself. You will also sleep better allowing your body to repair and restore your body and skin. It is not called beauty sleep for nothing.

The next time you come across a new weight loss diet that promises 10 lbs in 10 days ask yourself if it is worth risking your health and complexion to try something that sounds unhealthy anyway. You did not gain all your weight in a week. Why would you expect to lose it all in a week? Also remember that going on a fad diet could cause you to learn unhealthy eating habits and leave you feeling stressed and obsessed.

Stop obsessing over weight loss. Learn about healthy eating and start living better today. Weight loss will happen automatically along with the side effects of better self esteem, peace of mind and healthy skin, hair and nails.About the Author

Tina A. is the author of Easy Fat Loss For Women, a sensible approach to fat loss, not muscle or water loss. Her ebook contains valuable information on eating well, exercising the right way for fat loss as well as stress busting techniques to ensure you lose pure fat and look younger and more beautiful at the same time. Find out more at http://www.easyfatlossforwomen.comby Tina A.

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Saturday, February 10, 2007

Fitness Walking: Walking Off the Extra Weight

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Fitness Walking: the best way to lose weight fast or just another fad? Unlike other ways of losing weight which come and go almost daily, fitness walking is based on sound principles. Put simply, to lose weight you must burn more calories than you consume. Fitness walking gives you a fantastic way to burn lots of calories in a fun and healthy way, meaning your chance of successful weight loss are greatly improved.

Fitness walking is considered as one of the best ways to keep healthy and strong. According to experts, brisk walking on flat surface could help burn lots of calories without really subjecting yourself to muscles strains. On the other hand, if you want to build your muscles and give your heart a workout, walking uphill would be great for you. Before you start out with your fitness walking program, you should first buy yourself a pair of good walking shoes. Note that you could suffer from blisters and chaffed skin if you are not wearing the right kind of shoes. Choose a pair of walking shoes with soft rubber soles so that your heels will not feel tender and sore after walking. Furthermore, you should wear thick cotton socks to keep your feet well padded.

Aside from buying a good pair of walking shoes, you might want to buy a water bottle to bring with your during your walks. If you intend to walk long distance, bring a bottle of drinking water would be a good idea. Note that you need to bee properly hydrated while fitness walking. You might also want to buy a watch with a heart monitor so that you can monitor the beating of your heart while you are fitness walking.

Getting Started

When staring out on your fitness walking program, it is a good idea to go with a group of fitness walking beginners. Since you are still new to fitness walking, going with the group who has been doing fitness walking is not really a good idea. You just end up being left behind if you go with a group that has been into fitness walking for sometime and you might feel your motivation waning when you see how hard these people are working out. If you want to stay in your fitness walking program, try to start slow and give yourself time to adjust. Note that during your first few weeks of fitness walking, you cannot really expect yourself to be able to walk for miles.

If you want to lose weight then you must either consume less calories or burn more calories. Fitness walking gives you a fantastic opportunity to burn more calories while having fun at the same time. Give fitness walking a try today, you might just be surprised at the results! About the Author

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Friday, February 9, 2007

Acomplia Helps You Be Slim

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Life has permitted human beings to accumulate fat beneath the skin for providing them energy for physical activities. It was permitted because man came on the earth as a hunter and gatherer and god never thought that with the development of his mind man will start modifying things around him according to his ease. Gradually, amount of physical activities were reduced and access to food increased. Due to this phenomenon more and more fat is accumulated in the body of those people who don't do sufficient physical work but intake excessive diet. This led to overweight or obesity.Obesity is a notorious disease, which can imbalance your well being. The only way to get rid of obesity and its related health hazard is to lose weight. Losing weight can be a rather difficult task. Every obese is willing to lose weight because there are many physical and psychological problems associated with obesity. Particularly, when your body mass index is 30 or more than that you are vulnerable to many worst diseases. Heart failure, brain stroke, kidney failure and bursting of liver are the some serious problems associated with obesity. Obesity usually leads to weakening of reflexes which snatches numerous opportunities because people generally want to deal only with an active person. Balancing diet and doing appropriate amount of physical work can help in obesity. Only burning of calories in gym does not help as calories burnt in the gym are replaced by your food. Numerous obese find it difficult to have control over appetite; because once stomach is settled for a particular amount food reverting to lower amount becomes almost impossible.

Forceful suppression of appetite can be harmful. In such a complicated condition, when appetite suppression is essential but cannot be done forcefully, an appetite suppressor can help a lot. An ideal appetite suppressor after its use brings your appetite to the desired level so that your metabolic system can easily burn fat present beneath your skin. Acomplia is one such appetite suppressing drug. Arrival of this drug, acomplia in the weight loss drug market made things pretty different. This medication is successful in curbing appetite in more than 90% people and in rest it has given significant results. Acomplia is an invention of sanofi-aventis of France. Acomplia is currently available in very few countries including the U.K. In U.K, the drug got approval only in June of 2006. Sanofi plans to launch the drug in Denmark, Ireland, Germany, Finland and Norway during the second half of 2006. FDA has still not cleared it for sale in the U.S. Similarly, in Canada the drug is awaiting approval.

Zimulti (rimonabant) is considered to be the magic drug that promotes weight loss and anti-smoking at the same time. This diet pill functions with the presence of its active ingredient rimonabant. It works by blocking CB1 receptor of the brain commonly called the 'pleasure centre' and interfere with the cycle of craving thus making hunger or smoking pangs more manageable. These receptors are present not only in the hypothalamus region of the brain, but also throughout the body, notably in fat cells; work by reducing dependence on tobacco, suppressing appetite and restoring the balance in the system.

Take zimulti (acomplia) only on consultation with a doctor to guard against possible side effects and probable drug interactions and use it only for the recommended period of time. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Zimulti should be taken before breakfast with a glass of water. It is used in conjunction to diet and exercise to treat obesity and those who suffer from type 2 diabetes and abnormal levels of fat in the blood. It is advisable to consult a doctor before taking zimulti (Acomplia) and stick to the prescribed dosage for attaining the expected results. Zimulti should not be taken by expecting and lactating mothers. Also, since zimulti is metabolized by the liver, patients with moderate hepatic impairment should consult their healthcare provider before using the drug.

As with most prescription medications, taking zimulti (acomplia) may produce side effects. The most commonly reported side effects of zimulti are anxiety, disorientation, insomnia, nausea, headache, hallucinations, hypertension, heart and kidney damage, palpitations, heart attack, strokes, psychosis, fatigue and hyperphagia (excessive eating beyond normal feeling of hunger), gastrointestinal discomfort and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist and you experience persistent mood disorders. Tell your online doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use. Since zimulti diet pills contain lactose, patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose mal-absorption, should not take this drug. Zimulti should also not be prescribed for patients with uncontrolled serious psychiatric illness such as a major depression. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is too late or almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. by Jenifr D'souza

Zimulti reduces appetite, and thus help those who use the drug to lose weight. Zimulti also helps to revive the health of patients using it. Besides helping patients with lipid levels (such as cholesterol) in the blood, it may help with other metabolism-related health problems, as well as help smokers quite smoking. About the Author

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Thursday, February 8, 2007

How I Lost 47 Pounds With Phentramin Diet Pills

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Troy Monroe was dangerously overweight, standing just 5'10" and weighing in at a whopping 306 pounds. Being overweight all his life, making any big changes got more difficult as he became older. It took some startling news from his doctor to make it clear that he was going to have to make a choice: Lose weight now or lose your life as you know it. Here is the story of one man who made it through the weight loss gauntlet:

"This is the first time I've ever written a testimonial for any product of any kind. I've been overweight ever since I was a kid. By the time I was in my mid twenties I was up to 306 pounds (I'm 5 foot 10). When I went for a physical for a new job the company doc told me I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and an irregular heart beat. He also said I was in danger of being a diabetic and that I'd better start getting my weight down ASAP. The doc told me to get on a healthy diet and start exercising but he wouldn't prescribe a weight loss drug because of my medical condition. I took his diet advice and joined a local health club. I also found out about Phentramin on the internet.

I can honestly say that Phentramin has been a big help in getting my weight under control. It cuts my appetite and gives me an energy boost without messing with my heart beat. One more thing, when I called customer service at Lazarus Labs, the girl was so nice and friendly and helpful. She answered my question about Phentramin, advised me to drink lots of water, and encouraged me to keep up with what I was doing.

It's been a little over five months since I started on Phentramin and I just broke the 260 pound barrier. I'm down to 259, a loss of 47 pounds. Now I'm shooting for 225."

As you can see, Phentramin is not intended for the casual dieter, per say. I mean, if you want to use a diet pill to lose that last 10lbs then by all means, spend your money however you want. But if you're in a similar health situation to Troy as he explains above, you really need to consider what's important to you in life. So... what is important to you?

Let's take a little quiz... If you value any of the items below you should try to lose weight and adjust your diet immediately... like... yesterday.

- Seeing your kids grow up - Setting a good example for your family - Spending time with your grandkids - Gaining respect at work - Gaining self confidence - Staying out of the hospital - Avoiding heart disease, diabetes and other risks

If your priorities match any of the above, and you need to lose a lot of weight, then do not delay. There is hope, and no I'm not going to say Phentramin is the cure for being overweight. It doesn't matter whether you're trying to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds, a diet pill like Phentramin should be used as a tool to make it easier for you to change your habits.

If you take Phentramin you'll eat much less food. But you need to change your diet habits so that the food you ARE eating is healthy food. Since Phentramin stops cravings, eating healthy food shouldn't be a problem as you won't miss the stuff that you're used to eating. by Ian Mason
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Wednesday, February 7, 2007

9 Questions to Ask Your Weight Loss Buddy to Help You Lose Weight After Baby

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Do you share your feelings about food, exercise, and weight with other women? Do you really talk, or do you only speak about it superficially--what diet you are currently on, what you ate today, how you cheated, how much you've lost or not lost?

Do you ever really talk about what you go through in relation to eating, exercise, and weight? Would you be willing to share your weight-loss secrets with another woman? If you haven't tried this route before, you may find success with a friendly support system.

When you team up with another woman to help you lose weight after baby, you can bounce things off one another. You can look to your weight-loss buddy for new ideas, and you can give one another added strength, confidence, and hope

Here's how to partner up when you want to lose weight after baby:

Decide how you will meet--on the phone, through email, or in person.

Decide how often you will talk. It's good to set up a special time at least once a week and stick to it.

Once you've decided how and when you'll meet to support one another, it is time to get started! Pick a question of the day to discuss from the following list:

Do we feel safe enough with each other to really open up? Share your apprehensions about discussing personal matters and make one another feel comfortable enough to talk about real issues.

How much do we want to fix our weight problems? Confirm your desire to make lifestyle changes and discuss the aspects you find most challenging.

How critical are we of ourselves and others? Being self-critical is an important issue for women. Help one another by not being critical, instead focus on being supportive.

What has really been keeping us from achieving our health and wellness goals? Encourage each other to find the real answers . How can we best help one another? Ask each other for what you really need.

What are our biggest secrets about our eating and exercise habits? Sharing the things you are most ashamed of will rid you of a big burden.

What's the hardest part of eating healthfully and exercising? Help each other through the rough spots.

Do we have confidence in our ability to make better dietary choices? Through mutual support, you can greatly boost your confidence.

How can we stay motivated? Together you can create strategies to help one another stick to your diets.

These are conversation openers for you. It is around issues such as these that women can really bond, support, and inspire one another, especially as you begin to lose weight after baby. As you become a stronger weight-loss team, you will come up with other important questions to add to this list. You'll find a deep well of knowledge and strategies to dip into when you pool your resources with another woman in this way.

It can't be stressed enough how important it is to pick a weight-loss partner who won't let you down. Many times women try to lose weight after baby together and too often one will do well through making a serious effort, while the other will not. That is hard on the weight-loss effort and on the friendship. This is a serious endeavor and it won't help if the woman with whom you team up takes your goals lightly and is not brave enough to explore the issues at hand.

Pick someone you truly like, someone with which you are comfortable, someone you think will have the utmost respect for your innermost thoughts and feelings. Choose a woman whom you consider honest and straightforward, someone who will take this journey to permanent weight loss as seriously as you do. Establish this relationship with a partner who won't judge you, someone who will have sensitivity to what you feel, what you think, and who you are.

You can lose weight after baby - and sometimes your Weight Loss Buddy will be the key!

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Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Are Weight Loss Supplements Right For You?

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This makes EFA's an important part of your diet. Other sources of these fats are fish and nuts. The best manner of extracting the oil while maintaining all the health benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids is by cold pressing the seed. In this form of oil extraction the flax seed oil is pressed out of the seed and not exposed to heat.

But now let's talk about the nutritional values of flax seed. They are the best source for Omega 3 fatty acids, which is great for the brain and concentration. Adding flax seeds to your diet can increase your ability to concentrate better and think faster.

The types of fats present in the brain influence its structure and function. How well your mind works depends, in the long run, on what you eat.

Besides lignans, flaxseeds and their oil are also the best food sources of an essential fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid. "Essential" means we must consume it, because our bodies cannot manufacture it.

Are Weight Loss Supplements Right For You?

The debate about whether supplements for weight loss are healthy or not will go on and on for years to come. There are good and bad points to using weight loss supplements. One of the bad points is that once you stop taking them you gain everything back that you lost to begin with.

Most doctors will tell you that weight loss supplements are not necessary and that only a good controlled diet along with daily exercise is the only thing one needs to lose weight. This is true. however with today's working society with 2 parents working and trying to raise children at the same time who has time for exercise? Who has time to plan good nutritional meals?

I know first hand what this is all about. My wife is probably around 60 pounds over weight. Now before we go any further I would just like to say that I love her just as much now as I did when we first met. Her weight does not bother me. She is a beautiful person both inside and out. But I know inside she is hurting. And for the last several years she has struggled with her weight almost daily. And the biggest problem as I mentioned above is time. Time to prepare good quality nutritious meals both for her self and the children. Time to do sufficient exercise in order to burn off calories.Our schedule is chaotic to say the least. She works from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM. I work from 3:30 PM till 12:00 AM . When I'm not with the kids she is with the kids. Only on weekends do the kids have both parents home at the same time.

Flax Hull Lignans are very beneficial for many health conditions. Studies have shown that SDG or lignan (secoisolariciresinol diglycoside, but for simplicity this substance will be referred to as lignans) The effects of flaxseed on blood glucose levels are not clear, although hyperglycemic effects have been reported in one case series. However, this should not deter you from getting healthier with flax seed oil!

Researchers found low incidences of breast cancer and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of Lignan in their diet.

There are many benefits to adding flax seeds to your diet. Well for instance they can get rid of your constipation problem.

But that should come as no big surprise, since any highly unsaturated oil will do that, particularly if substituted for saturated fats.

Back to supplements. First they will not work if you do not get the proper diet and at least exercise once per week. My wife has tried supplements and they did work for her. What supplements do is to help speed up your metabolism rate decreasing the need for daily exercise. They also supplement the nutrition needed that you may not be getting from your diet for proper weight loss. Weight loss supplements actually regulate your blood sugar level, this helps you overcome severe sugar and carbohydrate cravings that sabotage even the most strong-willed weight loss efforts. So are weight loss nutrition supplements right for you? When my wife lost 40 pounds using supplements she felt great. She was happy and gained allot of self esteem back. Not to mention that she had allot more energy. If you have a hectic schedule and cannot find enough time in the day to prepare proper nutritional meals and get regular daily exercise then I suggest you give supplements a try.

My opinion is that if they help you to lose weight and make you feel good about yourself again then go for it. What do you have to lose except a few pounds. There are hundreds of products on the internet you can try. A couple of my wife's favorites can be found at the following web page. http://weight-loss-nutrition-supplements.com

You can also get good information on dieting and weight loss at this site along with a very handy calorie calculator. Heart disease is by far the #1 killer in the U. S., although 1/3 of those deaths could be prevented if people exercised more and followed better diets, the American Heart Association said in an annual report.

Avoid or limit these oils. Omega-3, meanwhile, is typically found in flaxseed oil, walnut oil, and fish. However, flax seed oil is the best oil where Omega-3 and Omega-6 are balanced. Flax Seed muffins pregents Cancer? Find Flax Seed Recipe today! Omega-3 for health!

Essential fatty acids are further metabolized into hormone-like substances in the cell known as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are involved in the regulation of many important physiological functions. Randomized clinical trials have shown that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can reduce cardiovascular events (death, non-fatal heart attacks, non-fatal strokes). They can also slow the progression of atherosclerosis in coronary patients.

It may also keep platelets from becoming sticky therefore reducing the chance of a heart attack. Other independent researches has also confirmed this finding. by Jeannie Frantree
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Thursday, February 1, 2007

Can Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?

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Many of us are interested in losing weight. Weight loss products are huge sellers - even when they make ridiculous claims. But there is evidence to suggest that some substances can help speed up our metabolism.

We all know that a faster metabolism means more calories burned in a day - and that can easily translate into weight loss.

One substance that does seem to have promise in the battle of the bulge is green tea. First of all, green has caffeine, which does speed the metabolism somewhat. What's special about tea is that, for some reason, the caffeine in tea doesn't appear to raise the heart rate or blood pressure rate the way other forms of caffeine do.

This makes tea an effective way to speed up the metabolism without worry for those who are caffeine sensitive.

Green tea also seems to be helpful for weight loss because of its potent anti-oxidants. Tea's polyphenols have been shown to have many health benefits because they combat free radicals in the body that can cause cell damage.

These polyphenols also seem to work with other chemicals in the body to intensify fat oxidation and thermogenesis. This creates fat burning heat in the body. It also helps depress leptin production in the body. Leptin is a protein hormone that regulates our appetite and our fat storage.

Lower levels of leptin mean a smaller appetite, but overweight people often produce too much leptin, which may be why they eat too much. If polyphenols can decrease your leptin levels, you'll automatically eat less.

One of the biggest problems found in those who are obese is this overproduction of leptin along with an underproduction of the hormone that tells us we're full.

If green tea can help regulate these hormones, it may take us a long way to helping the chronically obese get their weight under control.

Another advantage to green tea in terms of weight loss and maintenance is the fact that green tea seems to help with our insulin levels. Green tea helps the carbohydrates that we eat be released more slowly, keeping our insulin at a steady level.

This helps reduce our chances of storing fat. If we can keep our insulin levels steady throughout the day, we can lose weight, or keep it off, more easily.

Too many carbohydrates often cause our insulin levels to drop in a hurry, so more of our food is stored as fat rather than burned as energy. For these reasons, green tea is thought to be helpful for patients with diabetes, as well.

One important study reported by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition supports these thoughts. This study concluded that green tea does promote fat oxidation - and in a more significant way than simply its caffeine content would suggest.

This study looked at a cross section of men, with varying lifestyle habits. Some were of normal weight and some were overweight. The participants were divided into three groups.

The first group was given a green tea extract that contained 50 mg of caffeine. The second group received a placebo and the third group received 50mg of caffeine - but not from green tea. During the course of the study, the participants ate the same diet and had the same level of activity.

The participants who took the green tea extract had at least a 41% greater expenditure of calories than the other participants, even the ones who took the caffeine. So, while we do know that caffeine stimulates the metabolism, green tea obviously has other fat burning properties, as well.

Other studies have echoed these findings. One study indicated that lifelong tea drinkers tended to be of a healthier weight overall than those who did not drink tea regularly.

Of course, green tea is not a magic pill. To reach and maintain a healthy weight you must make changes to your diet beyond just adding tea. In addition, you'll need to get exercise to burn calories and build muscle.

However, a faster metabolism is what we're all striving for. As we age, our metabolism naturally slows down, so anything that can help us improve it is welcome, indeed.

By incorporating green tea to increase our metabolism and weight bearing exercise to compensate for the muscle loss that we also experience as we age, we can keep ahead of those pound that normally pile on as we get older.

Over time, no doubt there will be more studies that help us pinpoint exactly how green tea promotes thermogenesis and how we can harness its power to help with our growing obesity problem. But, in the meantime, green tea is a wise addition to your diet for many reasons.

Green tea's anti-oxidants have also been shown to prevent diseases, including high cholesterol, heart disease and high blood pressure. All of these diseases are ones that plague the overweight.

Drinking green tea may help your fight to stay healthy by helping you lose the weight - but also by getting a jump start on minimizing weight related medical conditions.

Try adding green tea to your diet to help lose pounds naturally and reduce any weight related health concerns that have shown up along with those extra pounds.

Even though more research is needed, you can be assured that you're doing something positive for your overall health - and quite possibly you'll notice it in your waistline as well. by Marcus Stout
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007

The First Hurdle: Getting The Ball Rolling

For a large number of us Baby Boomers, the toughest exercise hurdle to vault is the very first one: getting the ball rolling. We get bogged down in the mire of procrastination, reluctant to take the proverbial bull by the horns by doing what's needed to bring about our own wellbeing. We tell ourselves that we'll begin tomorrow. Then when tomorrow comes, we hit the pause button again. We do the same thing the following day, and the day after, and the day after that, and on and on. As a result, our day of action is repeatedly postponed.

We rationalize, telling ourselves that it doesn't matter anymore because it's all ready too late to get in shape. Well, it does matter, and it's only too late to get into good condition if we surrender to defeatist thinking: if we don't aggressively fight back by making working out a top priority and just take aging sitting down in our rocking chairs on our ever-widening butts.

A defeatist outlook is no help in halting the diminishment of physical energy and mental sharpness that's destined to occur if we don't exercise and adhere to sensible dietary practices. What's more, this could be our last chance to counteract the dangerous and lingering effects of the deterioration that continually goes on inside and outside our bodies. If we don't take action to protect ourselves at this juncture, the prognosis is irreversible aging.

The kind of diet required for most of us at this period in our lives is pretty much the same as it was when we were younger. We use the same formula now as then but must readjust the percentage of ingredients. For instance, we should continue to eat frequent small meals of nutritious foods daily, but a low-fat menu is presently in order. From around age 30 on, our metabolic rate (the rate at which our bodies burn calories) is estimated to drop five percent every 10 years (this is a percentage that applies to fit, active people), therefore we are able to get by on fewer calories to sustain ourselves than when we were youngsters.

For those people whose activity level has dropped off through the years, their metabolism slows down even that much more. Consequently, if food consumption remains unchanged, a lower number of calories is burned over time, while more are stored as fat within our bodies. So inactivity compounds matters because fat burns a lot fewer calories than muscle does. Experts say that in our senior years, we should restrict intake of fat to about 30 percent of our total calories.

By eating nourishing foods, we can evade many of the health problems that are likely to emerge with advanced age, such as diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Yet, while our need for calories decreases as our metabolism slows down, our vitamin and mineral requirements remain the same, or in some cases, increase. We are wise to check with our doctors and/or dietitians to find out the right kind of vitamins, minerals, and supplements needed for the lifestyle we lead.

Although we may no longer have our teenage get-up-and-go propelling us to move around or nature stimulating our growth, we can still bring about impressive physical improvements by participating in aerobic and strength-building exercises, such as bicycling, swimming, walking, running, rope-jumping, and resistance training with free weights or machines.

By mixing heart and lung exercises with strengthening exercises, we not only raise our self-esteem by preserving an appearance of youthfulness in the form of an appealing and healthy body but also safeguard our bodies from poor health in the future by maintaining muscle mass and bone density, combating disease through keeping the immune system strong, speeding up metabolism and lowering surplus fat content; most importantly, we ensure that the body is moved in the direction of being able to retain an alert and sound mind. In short, by doing the right things for our bodies, we can heighten our odds of living a long, healthy, independent, productive life.

Even if exercising and eating nutritious foods don't add one year more to our existence than our same-age, unhealthy-living counterparts, we most assuredly will improve our odds of being able to live each day with gusto as well as boost our readiness to go out and meet the world head on.

Nonetheless, no one who lives on this planet a while gets away unmarred from the nicks and bangs life inflicts on humans. For instance, at one point or another, the majority of us will be beset by muscle aches and pains. But in our senior years, particularly for those who have led a sedentary existence, the once vague complaints of discomfort grow ever more perceptible as bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons begin to show symptoms of wear and tear. Bones lose calcium, turn brittle and become slow to mend. Cartilage in the knee and elbow joint thins out, and the discs in the back become compressed. Yet if proper action is taken, we can prevent, or at least minimize, a lot of the regression that tends to take place with the passing of time.

Preserving agility and flexibility as well as a mind like a steel trap is no downhill toboggan ride. It's an undertaking we must commit to and stick with for the remainder of our lives. That's why patience is a quality we must acquire and improve on during the earliest phase of our transformation to move forward in an intelligent and rewarding manner.

Those who have been unfit since their teens and are newcomers to exercising and dieting must be aware that it would be a flagrant display of recklessness for them to try to undo the effects of years of lethargy and heavy food consumption in a matter of weeks or months. Truthfully, it's going to take a little time to get to the level of fitness that they want to be. So careful planning and persistence are going to be pivotal factors regarding whether they will succeed or fail in their endeavor to achieve their fitness goals.

In the main, and this holds true for both men and women, muscle power reaches its peak when we are in our 20s. By age 50, after a gradual but steady falling off in the 30s and 40s, there is about a 10 percent decline in muscle power. And by age 80, we can anticipate a 50 percent decline.

Despite this, by adhering to a schedule in which we weight train at least three times a week, we possess the ability to forestall muscle loss and sidestep a number of the other strength-related problems that commonly arise with advancing age. After just six months of participating in a weight-training program, we can expect to reap the total package of benefits that goes along with performing this type of activity, such as greater musculature, enhanced bone density, a higher energy level, and an improved cholesterol profile.

Seniors over 60, including those well past retirement age, can restore their cardiovascular functions by taking part in a moderate aerobic-exercise program. Regular participation in aerobic activities improves the rate of oxygen exchange (i.e., the heart's ability to pump blood through the lungs and to the muscles). Even jogging 12 miles or more a week is an amount that a lot of seniors can continue for many years without undue risk of suffering musculo-skeletal injuries.

Finally, along with more muscular definition and strength and healthier internal organs, another advantage of regular exercise is that it can be a spark in re-igniting a man's and a woman's sexual desire, enhancing sexual function, heightening passion, and making sex more enjoyable. For instance, aerobic exercise speeds up hormones, reduces stress, trims fat and revitalizes the body, giving us more vigor, self-confidence, and the radiant glow of healthiness. As a result, men and women become more amorous because they feel good about themselves and the image they're projecting. Regular exercise also increases blood flow to the genitals, which readies men and women for sex. Into the bargain, safe and proper sexual intimacy boosts chemicals in the body that help defend against ill health and increase longevity. by La Rue Briggs

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Monday, January 29, 2007

Healthy Weight Loss

The most successful, healthy weight-loss plans will require you to eat healthier and do regular exercise to help you lose weight and maintain your new figure. Supplements, diet pills, eating plans and exercise equipment on their own won't help you lose weight and keep it off long-term, unless you are dedicated to changing your lifestyle for the better.

According to the American Obesity Association, by losing a small amount of weight - around 5 - 10% of your initial weight - you can reduce the risk of serious health problems like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure arthritis, respiratory disease and even some forms of cancer. Just imagine losing even more weight than this. The benefits and change in your life would be dramatic. But, how do you lose weight the healthy way and benefit from all the health related changes that come with losing weight the best way?

Weight-loss Programs (diets):

Healthy weight-loss programs combine eating nutritional foods with regular exercise to help encourage the body to convert stored fat in the body into glucose to act as fuel, so you are not only losing weight, you have more energy. Often, people get into the bad habit of yo-yo dieting, which is the act of losing weight, then gaining it right back and then start dieting again. By learning a healthy, easy-to-stick eating and exercise plan over a traditional diet, you will not only lose weight the healthy way, you will notice a raise in self-esteem, improved health and learn to keep weight off long term.

The only way that the body can lose weight is to burn more calories than your body is taking in. Don't make the mistake of thinking that just because you need to eat fewer calories, you have to eat less food. Healthy eating plans are all about educating yourself on which foods can be eaten in large amounts and which foods must only be eaten in small portions. But, most of all, it is important to remember that when you are losing weight the healthy way, you never need to starve yourself or go hungry. You just need to learn what different foods do to the body.

Some very popular diets these days are the South Beach Diet, the Mayo Clinic Diet and the Cabbage soup diet.

Weight-loss Supplements:

There are many supplements available for those who are changing to a healthier lifestyle and want to have some extra nutrition or want a little help along the way. Just remember that no matter how good a supplement is, it will not take the place of proper nutrition and exercise. Diet pills are made to complement your weight loss goals while using a logical eating plan, as well as regular activity.

Vitamin and mineral supplements have become popular over the years to help our bodies get the vitamins and minerals that are lacking in the soil our foods are grown in. Many vitamins and minerals are great complimentary practices and will help to give you energy and an overall feeling of well being, as well as assist in the shedding pounds process.

Some well known diet pills are Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) pills, Phentermine (prescription) and Hoodia Gordonii.

A word of caution, before taking any supplement, make sure that you read the label carefully and speak to your doctor first if you are currently on any medications or suffer from any illnesses. by Ken Black

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Sunday, January 28, 2007

7 Diet Wreckers You Never Knew Existed

Dieting can be both physically and emotionally stressful. And to add insult to injury, there are many hidden ways you can derail your already uphill diet train. But by avoiding these seven diet wreckers, you can lighten the load and speed up your weight loss.

1. Restaurants - If there is one broken rail on your diet track it's probably restaurants. The calorie and fat loaded menus restaurants offer can tempt even the most strong willed dieter. Even higher class places, as opposed to fast food, can sneak in fattening ingredients.

Arm yourself by cooking more meals at home. You'll not only save money, but you can be sure what's inside. On the other hand, if homemade meals are not an option, select restaurant meals that are lower in fat and sugar. Making wise food choices like this can cut your waistline and still give you that "eating out" experience.

2. Prepackaged Foods - Nothing has done more to pack on pounds than prepackaged foods. Cookies, snack cakes, artificially cheesy chips, and all their deep fried cousins are responsible for most of the fat and sugar we consume. In fact, according to many credible websites, prepackaged foods could be responsible for many obesity related diseases.

Following new research, schools have even begun pulling manufactured snacks from vending machines to cut down on childhood obesity. Take a cue from those in the know and eliminate your snacks. Instead, replace that occasional box of cookies, cakes, and chips with fresh and dried fruits. Avoid even baked snacks - they're still prepackaged. Indulge in a smooth banana or some crisp grapes when you get a sugar tooth.

If it doesn't grow from the ground or a tree, don't snack on it.

3. Huge Dinner Plates - Years ago, prepackaged foods were almost nonexistent and so was the huge dinner plate. Today we eat on plates much larger than people did just a generation or two ago; and it's starting to show up on our waistline.

Most nutritionist agree that eating smaller portions are a great way to lose pounds and maintain a healthy weight. So instead of serving dinner on the standard "dinner plate," choose to put meals on the dessert plate. You'll eat less and still enjoy the foods you love. Just make sure to leave the table before seconds and dump the dessert after dinner.

4. Vacation - Away from home it's easy to forget about your diet. The delicious drinks, the new foods, and the sedentary chill out session can really pack on the weight. For instance, just four days spent away from home could add 5 lbs. to your weight - when it took two weeks to lose.

Keep a little reminder of your diet with you and stick with it! This could be a photo of yourself that looks particularly unpleasant or a note saying, "Check the Scale"; whatever works for you. Just make sure to follow your own advice when faced with fattening foods and drinks. You'll thank yourself when you get home and so will the scale.

5. Missing Meals - So many dieters connect dieting with missing meals. And although you should eat smaller portions, you should never miss a meal. It's important to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner (for energy), but in smaller portions.

Never combine two meals saying, "I'll make breakfast up at lunch." You'll only end up eating more later and packing on extra pounds. Whenever you deprive your body of a meal, you set yourself up for a future binge session. So eat 3 times a day, but in smaller portions.

6. Soda Pop - Since the malt shop started serving them, 'til the companies began bottling them, soft drinks have added to our waistlines. As terrible as missing a meal, drinking soda is a huge diet wrecker. The calories packed in most pop all but make up for other areas where you could be cutting fat and calories.

To avoid this hidden diet wrecker, drink no calorie diet soda or flavored water instead. Better yet, enjoy sugar and chemical free club soda during your meals and quench your thirst in between with good old tap water.

7. Long Work Hours - A big shocker to most is that work can make you fat. In addition to all the take out foods, soda-pop-filled vending machines, and candy dishes at work, there's the fact that most people spend their days plopped behind a desk. All that sugar and fat and setting around can take it's toll on your diet.

Avoid the vending machines and pack your lunch. You'll not only stop mid-day snack and restaurant eating, but you'll lose weight too. In addition to packing your lunch, take the stairs if your office is located on a higher floor. All that extra exercise will keep your diet moving forward and make up for some time spent behind your desk.

It's so easy to forget about your diet - especially when you're sucked in by a hidden diet wrecker. But now knowing where to find these fat felons, you can avoid them before they wreck your diet. by Daryl Bennett

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Saturday, January 27, 2007

Fitness Habits And Losing Weight

These days just about everyone you meet is looking to lose a few pounds. In fact, obesity is the number one health problem facing the developed world today. Fitness habits and losing weight go hand in hand in resolving this issue.

Some may think that the answer is pretty straightforward. The basic theory is that in order to lose weight a person must take in fewer calories than are burned for the same 24 hour period. However, calorie reduction which happens too quickly will cause the body to think it is starving and thus it begins to store fat so that it can be used later by the body as a food supply.

That means that in order to be successful in reducing calories it will need to be done slowly while increasing the level of fitness. Physical activity is an important part of the formula to lose weight.

There are simple things that a person can do to increase their fitness level. Too often it's assumed a gym membership is a requirement and although that might be nice, for some people not being able to afford a gym membership is not a valid excuse for not getting fit.

Walking is not only cheap it is the best activity for both burning calories and keeping your heart healthy which is also very important. When a person is extremely out of shape, first consult with your doctor and once the go ahead is given, start slow for example go for a walk around the block.

Increase the speed of the walk or the duration of the walk as fitness improves and then incorporate some hills. If jogging is preferred it can also be incorporated into the workout.

Another option is to purchase fitness equipment for the home. This equipment can include rowing machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, and ski machines.

A treadmill takes up space but overall it is a great choice but they aren't cheap. Stay away from bells and whistles and finding an affordable treadmill will not be a problem.

Stationary bikes have been around for a long time and they are also a good choice. They take up very little room, are low impact, and a great place to start getting into shape.

Rowing machines will give a total body work out and they have minimal impact on the joints which is beneficial for anyone with joint problems. However it can take a little bit of practice getting used to.

Ski machines are also a good choice for a full body workout however they do take up a fair bit of space. If space is no problem, they are an excellent choice but do start slow as injuries can occur.

Now that exercise equipment options have been covered, food now needs to be addressed. Start by doing a calorie calculation to determine the current calorie intake then reduce this by 250 to 500 calories a day. Do not reduce calorie intake by more than 500 calories or the body will go into starvation mode. To lose weight a man should be taking in on average no more than 2000 calories and a woman on average no more than 1500 calories. Of course if the daily activity level is really high then calorie intake will need to increase as well.

Fitness habits and losing weight go hand in hand because you cannot have one without the other. Combining calorie reduction with increased physical activity is the start to successful weight loss. by Eric Cho

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Friday, January 26, 2007

Risks Of Diet Pills

Diet pills give you a strong chance of helping you lose weight. That is why they are so easily packagable worldwide because so many people struggle with weight issues and want to change it without doing the work which is normally involved. Before you take diet pills you must be acknowledged of what the risks are because the false claims companies provide are not enough to fill your mind.

What are the risks?

Diet pills which are prescribed to patients are really strong drugs and they all have a potential of having dangerous side effects. Some of these side effects from taking the prescribe pills which start as minor side effects can become very dangerous.

Some diet pills, mostly the stimulant-based diet pills, are addictive and may become a abused drug by many people. By abusing a drug, you may become dependent on it. Confront your doctor before having a prescribed diet pill intake. Find out if they are addictive and if there are any signals to alert you if you may become addicted soon.

A lot of prescription diet pills will surpress the appetite which changes your want for food. Therefore your calorie intake is far lower for the majority of people. This sounds like the most incredible solution for obesity but if you reduce your caloric intake on a regular basis, your metabolism will slow down at the same time. As your metabolism slows down, the weight that you lose will also slow down. Due to this, a lot of people will lose a set amount of weight from only using diet pills.

You can change your lifestyle and combine it with your diet pill intake. By changing your lifestyle so you exercise regularly, change your eating habits and get regular health checkups with your doctor should increase your weight loss for the better.

So if you are serious about losing weight and plan to use diet pills, take percaution and get informed about the risks of prescription diet pills before you use them.

Over the counter diet pills:

You will find a lot of over the counter diet pills available at your local pharmacy but they are not going to be able to do the job like the prescription diet pills can. A lot of these diet pills which are able to be purchased by anyone are claiming significant weight losses without excercising and other false claims. These are all lies however and are not obsorbed by many people in the obese world. You should target finding a good prescription drug for weight loss rather then a over the counter drug. If not, do your research on the side effects, truth, and other information about the drugs you plan on purchasing "over the counter".

Some side effects..

The majority of the side effects from diet pills are minor but some may be more serious. This may include a heart problem which has previously been linked to two popular medications (Fenfluramine and Dexfenfluramine) but these are now off the market. Depending on what medication you are taking in and your tolerance for that drug it may vary the side effects it will have on you. Most medication has caused side effects of restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation, and elevated blood pressure. If you continue to treat these side effects they may begin to stop. by Terry Bytheway

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