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Jumat, 24 Oktober 2008

100 Painless Ways to Cut 100 or More Calories byLinda Roxbury

"Losing weight can be as simple as cutting out a meatball here and an egg roll there." ~~Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.

REACHING YOUR FAT-LOSS GOALS may be easier than you think. To lose a pound of fat a month, all you need to do is cut 100 calories a day from your diet, assuming the intake and expenditure of all other calories remains the same. That's because a pound of body fat is equivalent to about 3,500 calories. So if you cut 100 calories a day for 31 days, you're cutting 3,100 calories--or about a pound.

Wait...a pound a month? Isn't that a little slow? Well, mounds of research indicate that you're more likely to keep weight off if you lose it slowly. Besides, losing a pound a month doesn't require drastic changes in your eating habits. It can be as simple as eating two egg rolls with your Chinese stir-fry instead of three. Here are 100 painless ways to cut 100 or more calories a day. As a bonus, they all reduce fat or sugar, which means, calorie for calorie, you're getting more vitamins and minerals.

1. Spread 1 tablespoon of all-fruit jam on your toast rather than 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter.

2. Replace 1 cup of whole milk with 1/2 cup of nonfat milk.

3. Eat 2 poached eggs instead of 2 fried eggs.

4. Replace 1/2 cup of granola with 2 cups of Cheerios.

5. Instead of using whole milk and eggs to prepare 2 slices of French toast, use nonfat milk and egg whites.

6. Snack on an orange and a banana instead of a Snickers candy bar.

7. Munch on 35 pretzel sticks instead of 1 ounce of dry-roasted peanuts.

8. Replace 1 cup of sweetened applesauce with 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce.

9. On your lamb-and-vegetable kabob, replace 2 of the 4 chunks of meat with fresh whole mushrooms.

10. Dip an artichoke in 1 tablespoon of low-fat mayonnaise instead of 1 1/2 tablespoons of regular mayonnaise.

11. Steam your asparagus rather than sauté it in 1 tablespoon of butter or oil.

12. Instead of a 5-ounce glass of wine, opt for cherry-flavored sparkling water.

13. For a chewy snack, have 1/2 cup of dried fruit rather than 9 caramels.

14. Replace 3 slices of bacon with 3 slices of Light & Lean Canadian bacon.

15. Eat a Lender's egg bagel instead of a Sara Lee egg bagel.

16. Select 1 cup of home-style baked beans instead of an equal serving of baked beans with franks.

17. Replace 2 biscuits with 2 dinner rolls.

18. When making a sandwich, use 2 slices of Roman Light 7-grain bread instead of Pepperidge Farm wheat bread.

19. Eat 1/2 cup of steamed fresh broccoli instead of 1/2 cup of frozen broccoli in cheese sauce.

20. Make a burrito with 1/2 cup of fat-free refried beans and 1 ounce of nonfat cheese instead of the same amount of traditional refried beans and cheese.

21. Replace an apple muffin with a high-fiber English muffin.

22. Reduce a typical serving of chocolate cake (1/8 of a two-layer cake) by one-third.

23. Switch from 1 cup of whole-milk hot chocolate to 1 cup of steamed 1% milk flavored with a dash of almond extract.

24. Replace 1 cup of caramel-coated popcorn with 2 1/2 cups of air-popped popcorn.

25. Switch from 1/2 cup of yogurt-covered raisins to 1/2 cup of plain raisins.

26. Snack on 1 cup of nonfat plain yogurt instead of 1 cup of custard-style yogurt.

27. Top your celery sticks with 2 tablespoons of fat-free cream cheese instead of 3 tablespoons of regular cream cheese.

28. Replace 2 fried-chicken drumsticks with 2 roasted drumsticks and a cup of peas and carrots.

29. Instead of eating 5 chocolate-chip cookies, savor the taste of 2.

30. Lighten your 2 cups of coffee with 2 tablespoons of evaporated nonfat milk instead of 2 tablespoons of half-and-half.

31. Replace a 12-ounce can of cola with a 12-ounce can of diet cola.

32. Thicken your cream sauce with 1 percent milk and corn starch instead of a roux of butter and flour.

33. At the appetizer tray, choose 4 fresh raw mushrooms instead of 4 batter-fried mushrooms.

34. Use 2 tablespoons of fat-free sour cream instead of regular sour cream (on baked potatoes or in stroganoff). If done twice in the day, 100 calories will be cut.

35. Reduce the size of your steak from 4 1/2 ounces to 3 ounces.

36. Grill a cheese sandwich with nonstick cooking spray instead of margarine.

37. Replace 1 cup of chocolate ice cream with 2/3 cup of nonfat chocolate frozen yogurt.

38. Snack on 2 ounces of oven-baked potato chips instead of regular potato chips.

39. Instead of topping your salad with an ounce of croutons, get your crunch from 1/4 cup of chopped celery.

40. Instead of 1 cup of macaroni salad, eat 3 1/2 cups of spinach salad with 2 tablespoons of low-calorie dressing.

41. Cut the peanut butter on your sandwich from 2 tablespoons to 1 tablespoon.

42. Serve your turkey with 1/4 cup of cranberry sauce instead of 1/2 cup.

43. Order a sandwich on cracked wheat bread instead of a croissant.

44. Complement your hamburger with 1 1/4 ounces of oven-baked tortilla chips instead of a side of fries.

45. Split an apple Danish with a friend rather than eat the entire thing.

46. Order 2 slices of cheese pizza instead of 2 slices of pepperoni pizza.

47. Grab a Dole Fresh Lites Cherry frozen fruit bar instead of a Sunkist Coconut frozen fruit bar.

48. Snack on 1/2 cup of fruit cocktail canned in water instead of 1 cup of fruit cocktail canned in heavy syrup.

49. Switch from 1 cup of fruit punch to 1 cup of sparkling water flavored with 2 teaspoons of concentrated orange juice.

50. Instead of eating garlic bread made with butter, spread baked garlic cloves on French bread.

51. Rather than snack on 1 cup of grapefruit canned in syrup, peel and section 1 small grapefruit.

52. Dip your chips in 1/2 cup of salsa instead of 1/2 cup of guacamole.

53. Switch from 1/2 cup of Frusen Gladje butter pecan ice cream to Breyers butter pecan ice cream.

54. Use 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise in your tuna salad instead of 2 tablespoons.

55. Hold the tartar sauce on your fish sandwich, and squeeze lemon on it instead.

56. Replace 3 fish sticks with 3 ounces of grilled halibut.

57. In sandwich spreads or salads, use 3 teaspoons of dijonnaise instead of 4 teaspoons of mayonnaise.

58. Use 2 tablespoons of light pancake syrup instead of 2 tablespoons of regular syrup.

59. Top your pasta with 1 cup of marinara sauce instead of 1/2 cup of alfredo sauce.

60. For each serving of pasta salad you make, reduce the oil or mayonnaise by 1 tablespoon.

61. Replace 1/2 cup of peaches canned in extra-heavy syrup with 1/2 cup of peaches canned in water.

62. Prepare 1/2 cup of steamed peas and cauliflower instead of frozen peas and cauliflower in cream sauce.

63. Cut back on sampling during cooking. The following "tastes" have 100 calories: 4 tablespoons of beef stroganoff, 3 tablespoons of homemade chocolate pudding, 2 tablespoons of chocolate-chip cookie dough.

64. At an Italian restaurant, snack on a large breadstick instead of a slice of garlic bread.

65. Eat a 3/4-cup serving of pudding made with skim milk rather than a 1-cup serving of pudding made with whole milk.

66. Choose 1/2 cup of brown rice instead of 1 serving of frozen rice pilaf with green beans or 1 serving of frozen Oriental rice and vegetables.

67. Compliment your sandwich with 3/4 cup of split-pea soup instead of 1 cup of chunky bean and ham soup.

68. Replace 3 tablespoons of strawberry topping on your ice cream with 3/4 pint of fresh strawberries.

69. Pass on the second helping of mashed potatoes.

70. Eat 3 grilled prawns with cocktail sauce instead of 3 breaded and fried prawns.

71. Make a pie crust with 1 cup of Grape-Nuts cereal, 1/4 cup of concentrated apple juice and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, instead of using a traditional graham-cracker crust. You'll save 100 calories per slice.

72. Replace 8 sticks of regular chewing gum with sugar-free chewing gum.

73. Snack on a papaya instead of a bag of M&Ms.

74. Substitute 3 ounces of scallops for 3 ounce of lean beef in your stir-fry.

75. Rather than spread 4 tablespoons of cream cheese on two slices of raisin bread, dip the bread in 1/2 cup nonfat apple-cinnamon yogurt.

76. Munch on 1 cup of frozen grapes instead of an ice cream sandwich.

77. Rather than drink a strawberry milkshake, make a smoothie of 2/3 cup of low-fat milk, 1/2 cup of strawberries and 1/2 a banana.

78. Replace 2 brownies with 2 fig bars.

79. Eat 2 meatballs instead of 4 with your spaghetti.

80. On a hot day, quench your thirst with a glass of ice water with lemon or mint instead of a can of light beer.

81. Eat 1/2 cup of black beans instead of 3 ounces of roast beef.

82. Replace 1 1/2 tablespoons of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spread with 1 1/2 tablespoons of Nucoa Smart Beat margarine.

83. Choose 1 serving of vegetarian lasagna instead of lasagna with meat.

84. Eat 2 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain bars instead of 2 Kellogg's Pop-Tarts.

85. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of low-calorie French dressing on your salad instead of 2 tablespoons of blue cheese dressing.

86. Replace 1 large flour tortilla with 1 six-inch corn tortilla.

87. Eat a turkey sandwich instead of a chicken salad sandwich.

88. Choose 4 1/2 ounces of tuna packed in water instead of 4 1/2 ounces of tuna packed in oil.

89. At Burger King, have a Whopper Jr. Sandwich with regular fries instead of a Whopper With Cheese Sandwich.

90. Order your Quarter Pounder without cheese.

91. At Jack in the Box, eat a regular taco instead of a super taco.

92. Fix 1 cup of turkey chili with beans rather than regular chili with no beans.

93. Use 1 cup of fat-free cottage cheese instead of regular cottage cheese.

94. Order a sandwich with barbecued chicken instead of barbecued pork.

95. Replace 1 cup of corn with 1 cup of carrots.

96. Reduce your helping of turkey stuffing from 1 cup to 2/3 cup.

97. Have a single scoop of ice cream instead of a double scoop.

98. Replace 2 ounces of corn chips with 2 ounces of SnackWell's wheat crackers.

99. Eat 1 hot dog at the baseball game instead of 2.

100. Shred 2 ounces of fat-free cheddar cheese on nachos instead of regular cheddar.

Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D., is a nutritionist in private practice and editor of the Nutrition Report. Her latest book is Nutrition for Women: The Complete Guide (New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1993).

Submitted by Linda Roxbury.

Kamis, 16 Oktober 2008

4 Easy Ways to Lose 5 Pounds in 2 Weeks Or Less by Avy_Barnes

Have you been trying everything under the sun to lose pounds....and lose them fast? Are you sick and tired of that annoying fat that just seems to never go away? Well, in this article here, I have for you 4 easy ways to lose 5 pounds in 2 weeks or less!

Easy Way #1 - Don't eat! Just kidding!!! Seriously though, the first easy way is to make sure you include all of the following foods in your diet. If you include these foods in your diet, it's almost a stone cold guarantee that you'll lose pounds fast. Those foods would be protein, fiber, complex carbs, healthy fats, and vitamins and minerals.

Easy Way #2 - Increase the H2O! - Drink plenty of water daily. Do not underestimate the power of drinking plenty of water daily. I recommend for you to drink 1/2 to 1 gallon of water daily for the best results.

Easy Way #3 - Intensify! - Get intense with your workouts. Okay, I know what you're saying right now..."how exactly is that an easy way"!! If you intensify your workouts, you'll be working out less....sounds easy...doesn't it?! That's right, the more intense your workouts, the less time you'll spend losing those pounds....like in 2 weeks or less! A couple of examples of intense workouts would be the incline treadmill and doing sprints!

Easy Way #4 - Eat More! - That's right! You can lose pounds incredibly fast just by eating more.....and no, I'm not on drugs! Let me explain: If you eat 6 small healthy meals daily instead of the usual 3, you will cause a significant boost in your metabolism. Start with breakfast (never skip), and eat every 2-3 hours after.

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Simple Weight Loss Tips to Get You Started by Harvey_Roquemore

Self control and exercising is a key factor in your journey. You have to watch what you eat as well as exercise that food off to burn those calories and start losing weight. When you shop for groceries check the labels so you know what you are putting into your system. Be sure to look at the calorie count. It's touch especially if you do not have a partner or a person to give you some extra support but it can be done.

Support groups such as forums or message boards are filled with many people just like you so no worries of being alone. You will make new friends with the same type of goals that you have. Also these groups encourage everyone to share their own tips and experiences. Some even have a section to where you can partner up with someone so you both help each other stay focused and complete your goals.

Changing your lifestyle is another way to help accomplish your goals and to keep the desired weight. Not just like with the common diets that are temporary. You will end up losing the weight and then a few months to a year or so later your right back where you started at. Remember the goal is to lose weight and stay fit not lose it.

I know that many of you might feel uncomfortable about this one. Take before and after pictures of yourself. The before picture will be your motivation to lose the weight you want. As well as keep you focused and possibly even work harder to reach your goal.

Pick some kind of exercise you do not mind doing. If you like to run then run. If you like to go out for walks then do so. Whatever you like that can keep you active and burning calories by all means do it. Be sure to make a weekly schedule for yourself to keep track of things.

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Rabu, 03 September 2008

3 Most Important Keys You Should Know If You Want to Lose Weight - You Shouldn't Miss This by pushpa pal singh

Do you feel an intense workout with a perfect diet would be enough to make you lose weight? Well if you think this is the case then you are highly mistakes, you see it will take you much more to lose weight then just an exercise routine and a good diet. There are some very important keys you must be aware of if you really want to burn fat fast. Read on to discover some of the most important keys to lose weight fast...

Forget the big meals but stick to the smaller one's- Instead of sticking to the 3 big meals a day you must try to eat 5 to 8 smaller meals a day. What this normally does is that it keeps your body metabolism stable which will enable you to lose weight faster than you thought possible. You see the reason why some people never lose weight is due to the fact that they fill themselves up with 3 big meals which puts a lot of pressure on their body metabolism due to which majority of that food gets converted into fat and shows up on your body.

Try to avoid stress- Do you know that stress might be another reason why you are not losing weight? Do you know that stress leads your body to release cortisol hormone which actually makes you hungry and you might end up eating more and more. You should always try to be in the right type of moods which will enable your body to stay stable.

Motivation is always important- Motivation is always the most important key which will be the difference between good amount of weight loss and no weight loss. You must have a driving force which will keep you going when you feel like giving up. Find something which will push you to do more and more when you feel like giving up.

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Senin, 01 September 2008

how to lose weight after having a baby by kaye medalla

Are you a new mom? Do you want to know how to lose the baby weight? But I know you would rather spend your time with your newborn rather than thinking of getting back in shape and go to the gym. Or you're baby takes up much of your time and you are already tired to start a new fitness regimen right now.
I've been there, 3 times, so I know what you are probably going through.Just like you, I thought it would really be hard to get back in shape after I had my third child. I asked for some advice and tips from my dietician friend on how I could eat nutritionally (for my baby) and still lose weight. And after a few weeks I started to fit into my favorite old jeans.Tips To Lose The Baby Weight

1. Learn To Control Your Appetite. Your hormones are still constantly fluctuating after you give birth. And this is one of the main reasons for your food cravings. If you want to avoid the food binges, you have to keep your sugar level in control so what you need to do is modify the way you eat by eating frequent small meals than just eating 2 to 3 big meals every day.

2. Breastfeeding Your Baby Can Help You Lose Weight. Breastfeeding is healthy for you and your baby. During pregnancy, your body was gradually saving up fat that you would need for lactation or breastfeeding and it's one of the reasons why pregnant women become fat. After giving birth, you can use up that stored fat by breastfeeding your baby and you would surely lose 500 to 700 calories each day.

3. You Don't Need Strenuous Exercise, Just Walk. I know you are still not up to going on full blast with regards to exercising and you actually don't have to. Just take regular walks everyday in the park or in the neighborhood and that is already enough to burn up some calories and some of those fat on your hips too.
You also get the bonus of showing off your baby.However, you should not forget that getting back in shape requires time so don't rush your body.

Remember, you've just gotten through a tough time of bearing your child and showing him the world. Appreciate yourself for a job well done and most of all enjoy yourself!If you want to be able to wear your sexy jeans again, I'm sure that would be really cool but your first priority is to keep you and your baby healthy so avoid any synthetic weight loss pills and don't rush it.

You would eventually get back to tip top shape by just following a well balanced meal everyday.

The Cayenne Pepper Diet: Fact or Fad? by sverdlow

The Cayenne Pepper Diet is one of the latest miracle diets to emerge for the overweight. Created from a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup, and the main ingredient – cayenne pepper, this diet is also known as the Master Cleanse Diet, putting the dieter through a regimen that involves no intake of solid food until the digestive system is cleansed of all impurities.

Advocates of the Cayenne Pepper Diet claim that not only can it help loose the poundage, it also gives more energy and promotes happiness.

All within the span of 10 days!This prepared concoction may be taken as a cold drink, or brewed as a tea. It is reported to contain enough amounts of vitamins and minerals and is considered more of a fast than a diet. The Cayenne Pepper Diet is said to cleanse the body of congestion and toxins derived from unhealthy eating.

As a laxative tea, the Master Cleanse is to be taken once in the morning, and again at night in the form of the mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper in 32 ounces of warm water combined with sea salt. The tea is said to work in a matter of an hour to rid the body of toxins.Taken for 10 consecutive days, some dieters have been known to be on the Cayenne Pepper Diet for even longer.

However, going back to eating solid foods should be done in a slow and gradual manner to prevent what nutritionists call the “dumping syndrome”. This happens when a sudden deluge of solid food gets stuck in the digestive tract and congests the whole system.As soon as dieters ease up on the Cayenne Pepper diet, they will need to have a huge intake of juices for the first few days, graduating to soups, followed by soft vegetables and nuts until their digestive system is ready to take on a regular diet. It is also advisable for dieters just off the diet to add probiotics to their food intake in order to ensure that their intestines are able to develop a healthy mucus lining in preparation for resuming regular solid food intake.

There has been some concern that the diet contains a marked lack of the necessary proteins, minerals and vitamins to sustain a healthy life. There have been some instances when dieters have experienced dizzy spells, fainting, and even delirium while on this Master Cleanse fast. However, purveyors of this diet insist that these side-effects are merely the result of the detoxification process, which will pass as soon as the body becomes accustomed to consuming the liquid mixture alone during the duration of the diet.

The salt water contained in the tea is also said to flush away both good and bad bacteria which the body may need for healthy digestion. This is the reason why dieters who embark on the regimen need to follow instructions to the letter, especially on how to go off the diet in a slow and gradual manner. An abrupt segue to solid food after going off the Cayenne Pepper Diet may cause sudden constipation, as an influx of solid food will render the intestines unable to process digestion after 10 days of ingesting only the Master Cleanse tea.

While going on the Cayenne Pepper Diet may be one way to lose weight, not adapting healthier eating habits, regular exercise and a less stressful lifestyle afterwards will result in gaining all the weight back.

weight loss: Change How You Think About Losing Weight Today by denise walston

Have you ever considered losing weight to make you feel better and more energetic?When you start the process of losing weight you'll want to weigh yourself at least once a week and take measurements. Doing these things can make us even more excited and motivated to lose those unwanted pounds.

This is the best way to see if all the hard work is paying off or not.

Using weights is a good way to get your muscle tone going. This is also a good way to lose weight. You will be losing weight and gaining muscle tone by putting your body in shape and getting your muscles in better shape. You will notice the difference after the first few uses of the weights. Do not start out with ones that are too heavy. S

tart low and then build your way up to the heavier weights. To lose weight you have to do more than just diet, you need to exercise. It is important to exercise because you have to make sure that you are keeping your body in tone and in shape for losing the weight.

Exercise can be anything that keeps your body moving. You have to keep your body in motion in order to lose weight and to keep it off. You can stay fit with any form of exercise that you feel comfortable with and that makes you feel good about what you are doing. This is the most effective way of staying healthy and staying satisfied with your weight loss program. If you are trying to lose weight, limit the intake of alcohol. You will gain weight if you drink accessibly.
This is even more likely if you are drinking the regular beer instead of the light or the carb free beer.

This is a choice that is up to you and you alone. You will have to decide what is more important losing weight or having a good time every weekend. Once you slow down on the intake of alcohol, you will notice a change in your body mass.Getting lots of rest is another important factor in losing weight. You will want to make sure that you get a good nights sleep each night. This will put you fresh, alert and energetic for the next day. You will want to do more and get more exercise when you are feeling more awake. Another important step in losing weight and feeling great is to be sure to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to flush out the fat and toxins that we have in our bodies.

The challenges of losing weight do not have to get us down.
If we stay positive and keep our mind focused on what we have to do, we will find that getting in shape and losing weight does not have to be so hard. Getting our bodies in shape and looking great is the best incentive that anyone can have to drop those unwanted pounds.By far I think that getting on herbal diets is a terrific way to lose weight. They do work for most people. Herbal diets are 100% safe, natural and ephedra free. We find that many people have gotten off their prescription medicine by being on an herbal diet. You'll want to be sure to check with your doctor first to make sure that this is the right weight loss program for you.

But don't wait. Get started right now to start feeling the difference.

Jumat, 29 Agustus 2008

weightloss by alanni

weight loss,It sounds so simple but yet it's very hard to do if you don't have the right tools. Sure someone telling you to eat right and exercise. Sounds easy but when you get on the scale and you see a slight change or don't see anything at all, it gets frustrating.Eating right is something that takes practice and time. If it wasn't for this website I don't know how else I would have learned.

That's why I want to pass along this information. Life gets so hectic and you reach for the easy way and it puts pounds on your body. We all know the big do's and don't's. Fast food is a big NO. Processed food is a big NO. Now what are you left with, vegetables and meat.

weight loss Sounds simple but I found it was a little difficult until I learned from my mistakes.Choosing your meat is very simple. Lean cuts of meat are the best. You can find them at any store or butcher.

Chicken is your best choice and add in your weekly menu sirloin steak and pork. Stay away from ground meats unless you can get the 95% lean ones or mix ground turkey or pork with ground meat. It lowers the fat calories. Now just portion the meat to about 3 oz or make a fist and that is the size the piece of meat should be.

After you do this many times it gets easier. You can cook this anyway you would like except frying. I'll give you an example.A great way of making chicken tenders without all the fat, which is my families favorite. Take frozen then thawed or fresh chicken and cut into stripes. You want to bread them. So use egg white and a little water in one bowl and use dried parsley, pepper and oat bran in the next bowl. Take your chicken, coat in the egg and then the oat bran mix. Place on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven.

They taste fantastic. They are my easy way to get my children to eat healthy.Now vegetables should be very easy if you have a produce store by you. Try and always buy fresh vegetables. Canned are ok but watch the calories and salt. Take for example: green beans, only 20 calories but 380 mg in sodium. I've learned to look at the big picture of all the nutrition facts versus just the fat and calories. That is one mistake I was making. Life does take over and you don't have time to start from scratch. I have a few tips I've been doing. Go to your produce store on a day you have about 2 hours. Buy many different vegetables in large quantities. Make sure it's things you can cook and freeze.

Like onions, green/wax beans, carrots, you get the picture. Keep in mind this is just one pot. Cut and boil the green/wax beans then place in a bowl full of ice and cold water. This keeps the green color and stops then from cooking anymore. When fully cooled, dry and place in a freezer bag. It takes a good hour or two to get everything cut up, cooked and bagged. During the week for dinner take out veggies from freezer, pop in the microwave and add slivers of almonds. Now your fresh vegetables will be done in the same time it took to cook your meat without going to the store.

Another tip is just cut green/yellow/orange/red peppers or onions and place in a freezer bag. They are not good for a salad but they are great to add to your meal. I've used them in sauces or to top off a great piece of sirloin. When in a pinch and you have no fresh vegetables, you can use canned. But rinse the vegetables before cooking and you can reduce some of the sodium.Exercise. I'm still finding time to do this but get in a routine and it gets easier.

Here are a few tips. I was under the assumption that you need to have a full hour to workout or exercise. If you are able to take 15 minutes here and 15 minutes there, before you know it you worked out an hour.There are exercises you can do while you are working. Take heavy books in each hand and lift at your side in your chair. Suck in your tummy and then push it out. Use your 15 minute break to walk around the building or neighborhood. Park further away when working/shopping, keep in mind daylight savings time. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Now some of these depend on where you work. So keep this in mind when picking each 15 minute workout.

I hope you have found this article helpful. I hope I have been able to show you a different way of looking at healthy eating and exercise. Thank you for taking the time to read my article.

Rabu, 27 Agustus 2008

Effecticve Diet Pills for weight loss treatment By: Shaily brown

diet pilss are like anchors to help you keep up with the demanding pressures of dieting and exercising. Diet pills fasten the weight loss process and you can reach your goal easily without much difficulty.There are many prescription and non-prescription slimming pills in the market. Most people dread just the name of prescription slimming pills because of the nasty side effects which come along with them.These people have no other option but to go for natural or herbal diet pills.
An important point to be made here is that the safety and efficacy of herbal diet pills are not clinically proven, so whether these diet pills will work for you or not is unknown.However, the increasing numbers of reports in favour of herbal diet pills are making them receive encouraging public attention. Demand for herbal diet pills has escalated like never before and there are people who achieve amazing results on taking them. But as every coin has two sides, there are also people who despise slimming pills.

There are many low-priced slimming pills online which don’t work; people who buy such pills are in for a big disappointment. And such fake diet pills create a bad name for all the pills in general.So for your best interests, you should go for safe and genuine slimming pills from an equally safe and genuine website. Don’t get lulled by low-priced slimming pills and buy genuine slimming pills which are worth your every cent.One safe, genuine and proven herbal diet pill is Hoodia gordonii. These herbal diet pills have changed the way people look at herbal or natural slimming pills. Many people who tried them just for the heck of it or to prove that these pills are nothing else but hoax are now firm believers of these pills.When Hoodia gordonii came around, there were many sceptical people who didn’t believe that it worked.

In fact, one BBC correspondent went all the way to Kalahari Desert to find out about Hoodia gordonii. A total disbeliever of Hoodia gordonii when we went, he came back a more trusting man.Hoodia gordonii pills are not cheap or rip-off herbal diet pills. The safety and efficacy of these diet pills are researched in two clinical tests. So you can buy Hoodia gordonii without hesitation but remember to buy it from a safe and reputed website.Also don’t give up physical exercises just because you have something as wonderful as Hoodia gordonii!

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Minggu, 24 Agustus 2008

How to Safely Lose Weight by Andy G. Cooper

BMI and What it Means to You By Contessa Rodgers

Body Mass Index has been used around the world by doctors, nurses and all other types of healthcare individuals to check to see if you are overweight or obese. In fact recent clinical findings show that almost a quarter of all adults are obese. Obviously, we all know the risks of being obese that we develop heart disease, strokes, diabetes and all manner of other problems like wear and tear on the joints, low self-esteem, depression etc. And, lets be honest, it looks disgusting. We want to be fit and healthy, look good, feel good and enjoy our lives.

So what can BMI or body mass index do for us?

First, we must understand that although BMI does a good job of telling us if a person is obese or overweight, it does not take into account a person's body fat content.

How to calculate BMI Calculating your BMI is done by dividing your weight (measured in kilograms) by your heigh (measured in metres squared) and then classified as follows:
If your BMI is under 18.5, you are considered underweight (so that's none of us reading this, right?!)

If you fall between 18.5 and 25, you are at your ideal weight range - concentrate on toning and firming your muscles, but not necessarily on dieting. Of course, still eat healthily!
Between 25 and 30 BMI is overweight and you should get yourself on a diet and exercise plan. If you have a BMI of between 30 and 40, you are obese and you must do something about your weight.

A BMI of over 40 is very obese and it is critical to lose excess weight or face lifelong health problems.
Times when BMI might be inaccurate are when you are an athlete or very muscular. And obviously if you are pregnant, BMI is never going to be accurate.

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Slimming Down Before Vacation - The Easy Way By Ben Pitchellis

Exercise, exercise, exercise!

Run. Jump. Walk. Lift weights. Yoga. Bicycle. All of these are excellent ways to slim down before your vacation. Everyone want that perfect body for trips to the beach. Exercise is a must if you want to slim down.

Think before you act.

Do I live close enough to work where I can ride my bicycle to work? Does my doe need to be walked when I get home? Should I take a walk on my lunch break? Should I join a gym? How can I slim down before my vacation?

All of these are great questions to ask on your way to slimming down before your vacation. What are your goals? What are your hobbies? The more you want to slim down, the more physical you want your exercise to be. If you only want to slim down a few sizes and not have to over do it, then take a walk on your lunch break and walk Fido when you get home.
What if I don't like to exercise?

There are ways to help your cause. Stay away from unhealthy ideas. Slimming down before your vacation takes dedication, unfortunately some people can't, won't, or don't have time to exercise. Try and body wrap. An all natural solution for slimming down. Eat healthy. Take your vitamins. Get off the couch. Remember, this is supposed to be a fun experience. Make sure your goals match your interests. Invite others to join in. Good luck slimming down four your vacation and have fun on your trip.

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Are You Desperate to Lose Weight Fast? by Patrick F walsh


If you are desperate to lose weight fast, please continue to read this article. The information I provide will be very beneficial.

Eat More Often

Changing your eating habits is a huge part of losing weight fast. Here is a few ideas for you to check out. Watch the portion size of your meals. Most restaurants have portions that are large enough for two people. Try eating five to six smaller meals per day which will keep your metabolism high, and this will make it easier for your body to burn calories. Eat less sugar along with less sweets. Fruits and vegetables are a great substitute for junk food. Follow this eating plan and you will no longer be desperate to lose weight fast!

Exercise At Least Thirty Minutes A Day

Exercise is essential in your quest to lose weight fast. Try to get at least thirty minutes a day of cardiovascular exercise per day. It can be as simple as taking a brisk walk, jog, or bike ride. Make time for strength training a couple times a week because muscle burns calories. A log book to track your progress can be very helpful.

Detoxify Your Toxic System

Detox is one of the most important steps in losing weight fast. Hydration plays a key role in shedding fat. So be sure to drink plenty of water (at least 64oz per day). Another great way to get rid of these toxins are fiber supplements and body wraps. I highly recommend using these items to cleanse your system of impurities and allow your system to function as God intended. If you follow the advice I've given you in this article, I can assure you will no longer be desperate to lose weight fast.
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Quick Ways to Lose Weight - the "Belly Shock" Method For Women in a Hurry to Lose 8 Pounds by jennifer jolan

Here are quick ways to lose weight using the "Belly Shock" Method. This method allows women who can't get to the gym often... or who just hate the gym... to lose weight fast. It's totally possible to lose 8 pounds in 10 days following this method. Read on to find out more.

Quick Ways to Lose Weight - "Belly Shock"

You need to combine multiple ways to shock your belly fat... diet, supplements, and cardio. Here is 1 of each that will force your belly fat to disappear.

1. Supplement - Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Using this alone, a lot of my clients lose 5-8 pounds in 10-13 days. Not all of them do lose weight using this, but a high percentage do. It's worth a try since extra virgin coconut oil only costs about $12 for a jar.
The jar will last you the whole 10-13 days.
What you do is take 1 tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil 2 times a day on an empty stomach between meals. I prefer you to do this between breakfast and lunch... and lunch and dinner.
That's it. The "healthy fats" in the coconut oil will do the rest.
Be sure the label says "extra virgin' on it. You don't want the regular coconut oil.

2. Diet - Eat 1 can of black beans and 1 pound of broccoli/cauliflower each day

These are "BULK" foods with plenty of fiber... and they're cheap. They fill you up so you won't go hungry, while providing you VERY FEW calories. The fiber is key here.
I recommend you eat 1/2 can of black beans at breakfast and 1/2 at lunch. For the broccoli/cauliflower, I recommend you eat 1/2 of a frozen bag at lunch and half at dinner.
You probably aren't too happy about this choice, but if you were to do it 1-2 days... you'll see the incredible weight loss effects it'll have for you.


3. Exercise - 5 minute Hindu Squat

For this to work good, you need to squat fast. No weights are involved... just your body. Basically, you pump out as many squats as you can in 5 minutes. Try to do this non-stop or rest very shortly (15 seconds after every 15 squats).
The ideal goal... 100 or more squats in 5 minutes.
This is a tough exercise when done correctly. But it peels off body fat FAST. Push yourself. You need to fight for this weight loss... don't just give up. Don't let your fat win.
This "Belly Shock" Method gives you some quick ways to lose weight... a blitz to lose 8 pounds in 10 days.

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Lose Weight Quickly - How to Lose Weight Quickly by Brandon Walsh

Slow Down. One of the best ways to lose weight quickly is to take your time - when you're eating, that is! The hungry feeling you have when you sit down will go away once you've eaten enough; however, it may take up to 20 minutes for your body to get the message. The longer it takes you to polish off a couple pieces of pizza, the quicker you will feel full. Instead of thinking about the next bite, focus on each bite. Don't load your fork while you chew; lay it down or keep it empty until you are ready for the next bite. This will help you eat slower and feel full faster.

Take Smaller Portions. It's a known fact that most people eat far too much because they have filled their plate. How often have we heard the phrase about one's eyes being bigger than one's stomach? If you want to know how to lose weight quickly, this is a dieting key. Try taking a little less food than you think you will eat. You can always go back for more, if you really need it. It's much harder to pass up food that is already on your plate, tempting you.

Eat Lots of Vegetables. While everyone has a few veggies they'd rather not touch with a ten-foot pole, there are many options for the hesitant vegetable-eater. All leafy greens are good for you, especially when you're on a diet. Looking at the variety of vegetables available can help you as you discover how to lose weight quickly. Try a vegetable you've never had before, and use the diet as a jumping-off place for food exploration. You'll have fun and may discover a new favorite veggie dish!

Focus On the End Result. Don't get in a rush to lose 15 pounds a week; you'll end up losing muscle mass instead of fat. This makes you more likely to gain the weight back, with interest! Keep your goal weight in mind and move steadily toward it. Although it's easy to stray from a diet, don't let slip-ups distract you. Just get back on track and think about your goal. Don't brood about what you feel you are missing; after a few weeks of healthy eating, you'll never want to go back. This is an important step as you teach yourself how to lose weight quickly.

Learning how to lose weight quickly is a habit, rather than a learning process. In many ways, losing weight quickly is just a matter of common sense coupled with a little bit of research and will power.

Looking to lose weight quickly? Or do you just need to lose your fat belly? Either way, these totally free resources will help you greatly.
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secret quick weight loss by Jennifer Jolan

Free Quick Weight Loss Tips - Lose Weight at a "SUPERCHARGED" Speed!By Jennifer Jolan

Jennifer JolanLevel: PlatinumI'm just a down-to-earth Midwestern girl who found her passion in life... to help women lose weight and get healthy without starving themselves or making ... ...


Here are some free quick weight loss tips that will RAMP up the rate at which you lose weight. If you're desperate for some fast weight loss results, read this now

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Free Quick Weight Loss Tips


1. Drop water weight with this "trick"
The trick, well, it's kinda boring. It's drink more water each day. Wait, wait, wait. Before you stop reading, you must understand the reasoning about drinking more water.
You have a bunch of retained water your body is carrying around. You probably want to get rid of it, right? Well, you can drop 3-5 pounds of it within a few days by simply "tricking" your body out of it's survival mode. It thinks water is scarce, so it hoards it. If you drink 30+ more ounces of water each day, you body will be fooled into thinking there's a lot of water available so it's unnecessary to retain it. So the body flushes it out almost immediately.


2. Take fish oil pills
This is more a long term weight loss tip. I know you want fast weight loss, we all do. But to accelerate your short term results and make sure you continue to lose weight over the long term (as well as keeping it off), take the fish oil pills so that the Omega 3 Healthy Fats can do their job.
Your body is so deprived of these healthy fats to the point that once you give them to your body, your body does some amazing things. Seriously, as long as you get a quality fish oil pill, you will not only get weight loss results, but you'll pretty much help out any healthy condition you have or are worried about.


Use these 2 free quick weight loss tips and you'll lose weight fast and over the long term... you get the best of both worlds.
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