Do Not Believe Advertisements When Looking Forward to Purchasing Green Bean Coffee Extracts

Whenever a product is endorsed by a celebrity, people tend to jump at the same and try to make purchases from every advertiser who could be promoting it. The celebrity promoting the product could have spoken about one, which is the best in the market. This will not be the case with other promoters who could be looking forward to selling substandard material just because it has been endorsed by a popular individual. Such instances also apply to products like green bean coffee extracts, which are fast becoming known as an effective weight loss remedy.

When people look forward to purchasing green bean coffee extracts, they must in the first place look out for reviews from people they know and can give them information on the brand they must choose. These supplements are often promoted as natural and without any side-effects. If people manage to get their hands on the right brand, they too will be in a position to make similar statements. However, if they fall for advertising gimmicks, they are likely to face some side-effects, which will leave them disappointed.

Side-effects associated with green bean coffee extracts are relatively minor. There have been reports about people suffering from stomach cramps after taking the supplements. Caffeine is present in all brands that are being sold. Some have the caffeine in limited quantities while others exceed the levels that have been recommended. When purchasing green bean coffee extracts it is recommended that people look into the caffeine content within the supplement which should not exceed eight mg. Unfortunately, a number of brands, which are sold, contain more than 40 mg, which is considered as excessive.

Any brand chosen must be able to deliver a minimum of 45 mg of chlorogenic acid. Brands that can exceed this limit are considered even better. Here again not all manufacturers conform to these standards and therefore, make the product ineffective.

Incorrect advertising is perhaps one of the biggest problems which people face when trying to benefit from the weight loss properties of green bean coffee extracts. People must understand that manufacturers are trying to capitalize on the demand which is being seen for this product. Obese Americans are trying various things and spending approximately $ 30 billion a year to reduce weight. Under the circumstances, it would not be difficult for them to fall for a product which claims that they can lose weight overnight without even having to indulge in any exercise. Things would have been fine if manufacturers had made an attempt to deliver an authentic product. With the reverse being true, the onus of finding a brand which will suit their requirements is left to the discretion of people. Therefore, advertisements are better forgotten, and proper research is recommended when people look forward to purchasing green bean coffee extracts.

Fit and Happy for Life (NO GUILT NEEDED!)

You ate a doughnut sitting in the break room at work (even though you swore up and down you wouldn't). You skipped the gym to meet friends for happy hour drinks (even though you said you would go five days this week). Now your whole week of fitness and healthy eating is a wash. And you are beating yourself up for it, right? How did I know? I have been there too; heck we have probably all been there at some point.

Kristin Neff, PhD associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, observed how common it is for us to mentally punish ourselves this way, thinking we will shame ourselves into better behavior. But being our own Mean Girl is anything but productive.

In my early attempts to build a healthy lifestyle and fit body, I sacrificed my life for what I thought would make me happy. Days became structured around workouts and meal planning, preparation and timing. It became "all or nothing". One "bad" meal, one missed workout and I was a failure. I would beat myself up and chain myself to the treadmill. This attitude towards fitness began attracting attention. Social gatherings were difficult and family and friends questioned my eating habits.

Dedication became an obsession. Exercising and healthy eating was meant to enrich my life, not become my life.

As the old saying goes even "too much of a good thing can be bad". Striving to live a healthy lifestyle is one thing, letting it control your life is a whole new kind of beast. The moment your life is controlled by what you eat and how often you can get to the gym then it is time to reevaluate.

It was time for me to find a middle ground. Are you struggling with finding balance? Is it time to find your middle ground? What does that even mean?

Fitness and eating healthy should be associated with nothing but positive connotations. Exercise reduces stress and aids in maintaining a healthy weight. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables alongside whole grains and lean protein is the secret to living a long life. These are tools meant to make the things you enjoy doing even more enjoyable.

Middle ground is where you can enjoy a piece of birthday cake without worrying that it will make you gain weight. Middle ground is missing a workout without punishing yourself. Middle ground is not obsessing over the number on the scale.

Finding middle ground is NOT implementing the perfect diet plan or making a detailed workout regiment, but finding in the right mindset and also having self-compassion. A combination of the two can go a long way in motivating you.

"Self-compassion means being kind to yourself, especially when you make a mistake," said Neff. "As it turns out, caring about yourself is one of the best possible motivators for doing what's healthy for you rather than what's harmful to you."

Read more to learn how to be more compassionate with yourself and how to help find your middle ground.

First, drop the drill sergeant mentality. Stop using terms like "I have to... " and setting strict goals. You are setting yourself up to fall short and feel bad about it. Instead encourage yourself, like you would a friend. Neff says, "Motivate yourself to do the right thing not because you're inadequate, but because you want to be healthier, or land your dream job, or whatever your goal is. Keep your eyes on the prize, which is to be happy."

Jean Fain, a psychotherapist, at Harvard Medical School said, "Telling yourself mean things 'I shouldn't have eaten that,' 'I'm going to gain weight' is a setup for overindulging." This is because self-criticism stirs up negative emotions like anxiety and self-loathing, and we'll do whatever we can to get rid of them, like digging into the gallon of ice cream in the freezer. Next time you feel bad about eating a cookie, remember self-compassion. Instead of saying, "screw it" which could trigger overeating instead say "Its only ice cream. It is not the end of the world. Next meal I can go back to making healthier choices."

Why Do Ex-Athletes Get Fat?

Did you play high school sports? Maybe you played in College. A few may have played pro. So, what is a common follow-up to extended vigorous athletic activities? When you quit, you get fat.If you were like most, during your athletic years, you could take in massive amounts of calories and not gain a pound, or at least, not get fat. Your body became accustomed to handling a constant bombardment of food. Your digestive system was at peak efficiency and your metabolism was humming. Many athletes try to gain weight, especially if they play football or some other sport that encourages bulky muscles and maximum body mass. When an athlete is burning hundreds, if not, over 1000 calories per day exercising his or her muscles, it takes a lot of food just to maintain one's weight. To gain means even more daily calories. But what happens when athletics are over?For many of us, when the last game is played and the uniform is put away, one thing remains... our appetite. The body has become adept in dealing with large amounts of food intake and tends to rebel if we try to reduce meal sizes too soon. It is not uncommon for an athlete to gain 5 or 10 pounds within a few weeks of ceasing regular high-calorie-burn physical activity. It can be a real chore reining back your system from eating habits that have been in place for the last several years.So, is there a reasonable solution? Absolutely!First, you need to realize what is taking place. You're taking in more calories than your body can burn thus it's turning the excess into fat.Multiply your desired body weight times 14. This will give you an idea of how many calories are required to maintain your desired weight. Then start tracking how many calories you are currently taking in.Don't let your exercise habits fade away. You don't have to do huge amounts of exercise. You can do easy exercises on a regular schedule and get all you need. Try to design an exercise routine you can stick to for the rest of your life. If it's too hard you won't stick. Better to be too easy than too hard. Remember, "What can I do for the rest of my life?"Next, start conditioning your appetite. Slowly but surely, practice eating smaller meals. Track your daily intake for a few weeks and discover what works and what doesn't.When you are consciously trying to lose weight... never get in a hurry. Trying to rush your body into submission is a sure path to disaster. Be gentle and patient. If you are burning more calories that you take in, you are going to lose weight. And, if you're exercising as you go, you will not only lose weight faster, but your body will become stronger, more agile and much more attractive.It really takes quite a while for a person to become obese. Consequently, it can take time to reverse the trend. But, it is fairly easy and stress free.Warning! Never beat yourself up if you blow your eating plan every once in a while. Just make a mental note of it and get back on your normal routine as soon as possible. Don't make your eating plan too difficult to follow and don't make your exercise routing too rigid or strenuous to maintain. Simply, enjoy the ride.Practically everyone who is currently over-weight wishes he or she had followed a sensible plan of diet and exercise all along. I recently heard that obesity in America had overtaken heart disease as the number one health risk. The good news is, it is never too late to start getting healthier - losing weight and recovering your physical strength and pleasing appearance. Simply go easy and stay with it.

Is Coconut Oil The Ultimate Fat Burner For Weight Loss?

When I was working in the fitness industry, the amount of people that would ask me about fat burning and fat blocking products was unbelievable (think high caffeine and guarana). They generally speed up your metabolism which will come with longer term side effects. The reason for this is that they elevate your heart rate which will end up raising cortisol levels. If you know anything about cortisol then you will understand that this prompts the body to hang on to body fat (hint: I feel this is why stressed people struggle to loose weight).WHY COCONUT OIL FOR WEIGHT LOSS?Without trying to get technical, coconut oil is a saturated fatty acid that is predominately a MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides). This is very different to most of the vegetable oils on the market today.The short and medium-chain fatty acids which can be found in coconut oil (and grass-fed butter which I use too), are sent directly to our liver and used directly for energy. So this means:1. It does not get stored in fat cells as easily as long-chain fatty acids, and produce ketones which gives us a steady source of energy 2. Enhances thermogenesis which increases fat burning 3. Helps eliminate food cravings with increased feelings of satietyAccording to Christine Cronau's book the Fat Revolution, there are studies of participants that were fed the same diet which was not designed for weight loss. But some of them were fed medium-chain fatty acids and they lost weight, whilst the weight in the rest of the group remained the same.It also compared diets with three types of fat intake. Low fat, monounsaturated fat and coconut oil. There was a 60% reduction in fat storage for the groups consuming coconut oil.SO WHATS THE MAGIC DOSAGE?If you do not consume many natural fats including coconut oil, start in small amounts or the toilet may come calling. Add a teaspoon to a smoothie, or if a sugar craving comes calling eat a teaspoon straight from the jar as this will kill those cravings. Cook with it or just start adding it to things where you usually wouldn't. I have it in a high fat smoothie most mornings.I consume up to 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil a day. But I eat a low-carb and natural high fat diet, especially after getting my DNA results back.So if you are on a weight loss plan, eliminate sugar, grain, soy and all processed fats & oils. Increase your coconut oil up to 2-4 tablespoons a day for your steady source of energy and over time you will feel the magic happen!Do you use coconut oil? Are you worried about saturated fat? Are you a weight loss plan but are frightened of fat? Would love to hear your thoughts...

This Is More Fun Than Getting Fat!

What if in the next 3 weeks you designed and followed a very simple exercise routine? What if in the next 3 weeks you developed the habit of eating smaller meals? Essentially, you learned to "eat to live and not live to eat"? You might be amazed at how your body responds.If you start a tiny little, stress-free exercise routine and follow it daily for 21 days, you might just have created a habit that will benefit you for a lifetime. The key here is that it must be so easy that you have not reluctance in doing it each day. Don't be intimidated by all those TV ads that show people panting and sweating as they try to be super-fit. You will be very impressed at what just a few simple exercises and possibly a daily stroll will do for your physique.How about food? If you could learn to be happy with meals less than 500 calories each, combined with your simple exercise program, you would lose weight and re-shape your body. At the end of 3 weeks your life could very well be changed forever.Three weeks is such a short time to create life changing habits. We can all do it. It's really no giant thing. But it does provide giant payoffs.What if your morning exercise routine became as natural as brushing your teeth? Keep it simple enough and it can be. What if you made a list of meals you enjoy that are less than 500 calories each and you stuck with those meals most days for 3 weeks? Does that sound hard? Of course it's not.The physical and mental rewards of slimming down and firming up are priceless. Not only are you being kind to your body but you are enjoying a more attractive appearance, more energy, and much more self confidence. Losing weight and getting back in shape is definitely more fun than getting fat!In this day of instant gratification people think they can drop pounds fast by purchasing magical pills, machines and potions. That's stupid! You are making no life changing habits. You aren't enjoying the experience of using your body's own functionality to get down to a weight it is comfortable with.Try the suggestions above for 3 weeks. See for yourself that your body is ready, willing and even eager to get stronger, slimmer, more agile and more attractive. Don't compare yourself with anyone else. Don't be intimidated by anyone else. Just allow yourself to enjoy the ride.

Evolution Vs Revolution

Weight loss doesn't happen overnight, but the decision to change happens in an instant. It's really no different than any other decision to change. It's more than thinking about it, although that's where it often starts. It's more a decision to commit. Sometimes the decision to change starts off as nothing more than a passing thought in the back of your mind. Some thoughts disappear as quickly as they came and others grow into nagging desires.Once the light bulb comes on and you decide, I mean really commit, to making a change about something in your life, that is a revolution. It can even feel like an epiphany. It's the a-ha moment. Maybe you're fed up with your current situation or just want something else entirely different for yourself. Whichever it is, having a revolution means wanting the change badly enough to commit to completing the steps it will take to make that change a reality.The revolution is the kick-off to the evolution.Again, change doesn't happen overnight. Now the hard work kicks in. To really change something, especially your weight, you need to commit to a lifestyle change. Temporary solutions offer temporary results. Why bother? We're talking about permanent, healthy change. And that is definitely an evolution. You know your body will not magically transform overnight. Don't expect your habits and thoughts to, either. And both of those components are necessary to create lasting change.Let's look at your habits first. So many people set New Year's Resolutions to lose weight. It's become very cliche. Now that spring is here... how are you doing on that resolution? It's very difficult to wake up one morning and do everything differently than you did in the previous months and years. A healthy lifestyle includes eating the right foods in the right amounts and exercise, all on a regular basis. It takes a great deal of time and energy to make these changes. Some people are successful at it on a short-term basis. They can do enough of the right things for a week or two and maybe even see some results. However, much of the time these efforts slip and old habits return whether it be out of comfort, habit, social pressure or whatever.By changing your habits slowly, you give yourself the opportunity to build a healthy lifestyle in a sustainable manner.Small changes done one or a few at a time allow you to incorporate them into your daily routine and get used to them before taking on additional changes. It's not as disruptive or time consuming to learn a few things at a time versus having to work to learn all new recipes, habits, etc. at once.Now let's look at your thoughts. Your thoughts play a large role in weight loss. What kind of mind set are you in regarding the changes you're making? Consider what you are giving yourself versus what you are taking away from yourself. Try to frame your thoughts in a positive perspective versus a negative perspective.For example, what would you say to yourself and others if one of your changes was to not eat sweets like doughnuts for breakfast anymore? If someone brings a fresh, hot box of doughnuts into the office to help everyone beat the "Monday blues," and you know you need to politely decline, how do you word it? Do you say "No thanks, I've already eaten this morning." Or do you say "I wish I could but I'm on this stupid diet and I'm not allowed." One of these responses indicates that you gave yourself a nutritious breakfast at home or on the way to work that morning. The other indicates that you feel like you are depriving yourself of something you want.Whatever you think about will drive your actions.If you think about being healthy and eating the right foods, you will seek those things. If you allow yourself to be consumed by thoughts of foods that are detrimental to your health, you will crave them and eventually consume them.If you are overweight and want to become slimmer and healthier, then you must make changes in your lifestyle. The same actions that got you where you are today will not get you where you want to go. Creating a healthier lifestyle is a journey. Change doesn't happen overnight but the decision to can. If you've made that decision and are committed to it, congratulations. You've had a revolution. Awesome! Now you're ready to start your evolution. Ask yourself "What small changes am I willing to commit to this week? Month? Year?" Make a promise to yourself and keep it.

3 Reasons to LOVE Your Workout: Confessions of a Fitness Addict

I sometimes get strange stares when I tell people I love to workout. But it's true! I look forward to that time of day when I can step away from everything else and just concentrate on my body. I have truly become an addict. I get cranky when I miss a workout and my day somehow feels incomplete. I absolutely love the feeling I get from working out.You, too can love your workout. The longer you stick with it, the more engrained it will be in your habits and the more results you'll see. Even in 6 weeks, the results can be dramatic.What are 3 things you can love about your workout?1-Relieves stressExercise lowers cortisol, a stress hormone. You can take what could be a negative emotion like anger, frustration or anger and use it as fuel for your workout. You can successfully redirect that negative emotion into a positive outcome.Exercise is also a great distraction to get your mind off problems and put you in a better state to be able to deal with them. If nothing else, it can get you out of the four walls you normally stare at, giving you a fresh perspective.That deep breath and sense of calm you get while doing cardio is hard to replace with anything else. Everything feels clear - your lungs, your skin, your thoughts. It's a great time to think as you're pounding away the miles.2-Feels greatHave you ever heard anyone say, "Man, I sure do regret that I worked out today." Probably not! But you most likely have heard someone talk about how proud she was that she DID workout today or three times this week.It just plain feels good to workout. Exercise increases endorphins which are your body's "feel-good" chemicals. There is often a feeling of euphoria with working out; a "high." Who can't use some of that? There is a sense of accomplishment and pride that comes with it. It's what keeps people coming back time after time... and the fact that they like the way their clothes are fitting and the positive comments they are receiving from people who are noticing a change in them.Besides, when else do you get to listen to obnoxiously loud music in the middle of the day? Playlists make great workout buddies. You can adjust your music to the type of activity you're doing, the speed at which you want to do it and your overall mood or the mood you want to have. Music is a great pick-me-up. At the end of a workout, not only will you feel good from the workout, but from the music as well.3-See progress & succeed at somethingWhen you work out consistently, you will see progress. You'll see progress towards your goals whether that be fat loss or muscle gain. You'll also notice that you can do things today that you couldn't do last month. You'll notice you can go longer, faster and at a higher resistance doing cardio and that it becomes easier. Maybe last week you couldn't walk on the treadmill and carry on a conversation without being winded but now you can talk with ease. Maybe you started out doing a chest press with 10 pounds and now you use 20. Progress means success. And we all like the feeling of success. If you succeed in one area, it gives you confidence to succeed in another.Did anything of those sound familiar? You've probably heard or experienced some or all of these things already.And here's a bonus reason to love your workout:When you workout, it gives you added incentive to stay on your meal plan. If you go to the gym an hour a day, there are still twenty three hours in a day to screw up your results. Who wants to work that hard in the gym just to blow it with her diet? Working out regularly adds some incentive to eat right.

The Secret to Six-Pack Abs

I wish I had a nickel for every time a woman asked me how to get a flat stomach or six-pack abs. It's one of the most common fitness goals for women. Here's a tip: You can't go to the corner of the gym and do crunches until you're ready to throw up and expect to get flat abs... even if you do it 7 days a week. And who would want to do that, anyway?Why doesn't this approach work? Because muscle doesn't own the fat on top of it. Hmmm. One more time: Muscle doesn't own the fat on top of it. Think about it. If you see a body builder standing in front of the mirror doing bicep curls, what do you think his goal is? I'll give you a hint. Do you think he is trying to make his bicep bigger or smaller? Why bigger, of course! So why is it, then, that so many people believe they can make their stomach smaller by working their abdominal muscles? Hopefully a light bulb just came on in your head. So then...HOW DO YOU GET THAT LEAN LOOK?By having the right body composition. A lean look (and six-pack abs) come from having low body fat. Truth is, everyone has a six pack. Some just have more layers of fat covering it than others. The key to getting a flat stomach is to set your sites on having less body fat so that your six pack can show.You have three choices for defining your fitness goals as it relates to body composition. You can lose fat, build muscle, or maintain your body. There is a big difference between muscle and fat. For starters, one pound of muscle burns 35 - 75 calories a day. One pound of fat burns 8 calories per day. Whoa! That's what "muscle is calorie-burning machinery" means. Secondly, fat doesn't turn into muscle. They are two different things.If you want six-pack abs, your goal is to lose body fat. To lose body fat, you must be in a caloric deficit. That simply means taking in less calories every day than you spend in energy. While you're doing that, you want to maintain your muscle mass with resistance training. This is when fat melts away from your body, effectively changing your body composition.HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A CALORIC DEFICIT?You can lower your caloric intake and/or increase your caloric output. The basic formula for figuring caloric intake for a deficit is your current weight in pounds times 15 minus 500 equals the number of calories to eat per day. [Current Weight x 15 - 500 = Daily Caloric Intake] This is a basic formula that you may need to adjust based on your activity level and your current body composition (now that you know the difference between calories burned by muscle versus calories burned by fat). Any activity you can add to your daily routine will help increase your caloric deficit and give your body fat no choice but to melt.It doesn't hurt to work your abs. Your abs are part of your core and a strong core will help you lessen the risk of injury and help you be stronger for your everyday life in and out of the gym. And once you see your six-pack starting to emerge, you will want them to "pop" and be more defined. However, crunches and ab machines are not the secret weapon for fighting belly bulge. Monitoring the amount of calories you eat is the key. Simply put, you can't out-exercise a bad diet.

Mindset: A Key Factor in Weight Loss Success

Knowing what to do to achieve your health & fitness goals is simply not enough. You can find out anything you want to know 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is plenty of free information on the internet, in libraries, in clinics, and in schools. Yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults and one sixth of children in America are obese. In the past twenty years, obesity rates doubled for adults and tripled for children. If these trends continue, by the time today's children reach adulthood, obesity will be the norm and healthy weight the exception. In fact, for the first time in our country's history, the current generation of children in America may have shorter life expectancies than their parents. How can that be when we live in the information age?It just proves my point that it takes more than knowing what to do. So then, what is the difference between two women looking at the exact same set of facts when one tackles her fitness goals successfully and the other tries and fails? Here's the difference: all other factors equal, their mindsets are different. That's it! No big secret.Let's take a look at a case study of mindset and the behaviors it creates.We'll call our fictitious participants Amy, the outstanding "A" student, and Felicia, the failing "F" student. How are their mindsets different from one another? Amy takes responsibility for where she is and where she wants to go. Felicia is likely playing a blame game and rejects responsibility for her circumstances. Amy sets realistic goals or milestones for a bigger goal and holds herself accountable. Felicia sets unrealistic goals and lets herself off the hook for not achieving them. Amy has a strong motivator, something important enough to her to get her to change her habits. Felicia's motivation is weak and temporary and she remains in the same old unsuccessful patterns that got her to where she is.All other things equal, mindset is the key difference as to why some women succeed at weight loss and others do not. The reasons above are just a few examples of how our mindsets are our biggest roadblock to losing weight and making healthier choices for ourselves.What can you do this week to improve your mindset? Try doing a journal entry and ask yourself "What is my biggest roadblock to losing weight?" Then make at least one small change this week to blast through that roadblock. You CAN do this! I know it.

Health and Fitness: Lifestyle? Or Life Interruption?

This is a powerful question, indeed. This caption is the crux of why some people are successful at permanent weight loss and others are not. It centers around how you view the actions that lead to that healthy, fit body.

Obesity is a serious problem in the U.S. today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults and one sixth of children in America are obese. In the past twenty years, obesity rates doubled for adults and tripled for children. If these trends continue, by the time today's children reach adulthood, obesity will be the norm and healthy weight the exception. In fact, for the first time in our country's history, the current generation of children in America may have shorter life expectancies than their parents.

SO WHICH IS IT FOR YOU?

Is health & fitness a way of living for you? Something you do on an on-going basis? Do you plan your meals, at least loosely, for the entire week? Do you choose healthy meals to prepare and go to the grocery store with a list? Do you strive to make constant improvements in your decisions about what to eat and how active to be? If so, good for you! Your mindset favors a healthy lifestyle and will serve you well.

Or do you consider losing weight and becoming more fit a two week endeavor to fit into a new pair of jeans or a new outfit for a special occasion? When starting a new "diet" do you say to yourself "How long do I have to do this?" "When can I have a treat?" Does it eventually get in the way of all the other things you want to do? Does it get hard enough that you give up and retreat back to your comfort zone? If so, you view health & fitness as a temporary fix. Unfortunately, it will yield temporary results AND make it harder for you to lose weight the next time.

SO HOW DO YOU TRANSITION TO A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE?

To transition means to have a transformation or metamorphosis; to cease being one thing to become another. For example, a caterpillar morphs into a butterfly. You must be willing to let go of unhealthy habits you know aren't good for you. It helps to examine why you are clinging to them in the first place. Then you have to be willing to give yourself the things you need to be the new you. You must believe deep down you deserve it.

To have a healthy lifestyle, you must decide why it is important to you to be healthier and more fit. The answer to that question is a very personal one. There are as many answers as there are people. Dig deep to determine your goals, values, beliefs and intentions. Identify roadblocks, real or imagined. Do you have any underlying beliefs that no longer serve you?

Finally, you must make it a priority. If you assign it a high priority, other things won't get in the way of your health; your health will get in the way of the other stuff. If you are really honest with yourself, you'll admit that you know deep down that time spent on caring for yourself is time well spent.

Diet And Weight Loss Tips: How To Eat More And Still Lose Weight

Obesity is a significant health problem in the United States. Some estimates indicate that approximately one third of the adult population is morbidly obese.Moreover, the connections between obesity and many ailments including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some forms of joint pain and some kinds of cancer are well established.And, not surprisingly, obesity places a tremendous strain on our already troubled health care system.Many people who want to lose weight do not really understand the mathematics of weight loss.Early in my career, I directed the counseling program at a hospital based program where we treated more than four thousand obese and overweight patients. Understanding the mechanics and techniques of losing weight was quite important for those patients and it may be important for you or for someone you are concerned about.A Successful And Inspiring Case HistorySusan, a patient of mine, is a middle aged female who weighs one hundred and sixty pounds. She has a sedentary job and a sedentary lifestyle. She has gained two pounds a year for the last ten years and her weight was holding at one hundred and sixty pounds.Susan wanted to weigh about one hundred and twenty five pounds.In all likelihood, she was probably consuming about 1,600 calories per day when she first came to see me. This number was derived by simply multiplying her body weight by ten. (160 x 10=1,600).Susan decided that she wanted to lose weight by first increasing her activity level. She began a daily walking routine and with her doctor's approval and guidance, she gradually built up to walking forty five minutes a night six days a week.Susan also made an effort to move as much as possible during the day. She would use the steps, park far away from her destination and move briskly from point "A" to point "B."There was little discussion about diet when she began her program. We focused solely on her motivation, her goals and changing her activity level.Susan also received some help and training in stress management, self-hypnosis and visualization. She practiced these techniques with a cd program in order to stay motivated and to reduce her tendency to engage in emotional eating when she was anxious or depressed.By increasing her activity level in the aforementioned manner, Susan was able to consume 2,600 calories per day and lose about one pound per week. Because she increased her activity level, we can now apply a multiple of 20 to her body weight.This now allows her to consume almost twice as many calories per day as she was ingesting prior to her adopting her new regime. (160 x 20=3,200)However, if Susan consumed 3,200 calories she might remain at one hundred and sixty pounds. But, by eating 2,600 calories daily, she is now able to lose about a pound per week.Interestingly, as long as she remains active, she can consume almost the same 2, 600 calories per day at her goal weight of one hundred and twenty five pounds. (125 x 20=2,500).(By the way, where one's goal weight is concerned, it is often best to utilize a range of weight of approximately five pounds. It is quite hard to remain at the exact same weight every day.)Regular exercise also produces a natural appetite suppressant and it is helpful in managing the stress, anxiety and depression which drive much overeating.Diet is very important. However, many people can lose weight and, in fact, eat more, if they simply increase their daily and their weekly caloric expenditure.

Why Maintaining a Healthy Weight Is About More Than Looks

We're told so often to eat healthy and get regular exercise that the reasons for doing so can get lost in the message. Numerous research studies make the connection between a healthy lifestyle and a decreased risk in disease, leading to a longer life. But what's the mechanism behind this?Diet and exercise alter hormone balanceScientists from the National Center for Tumor Diseases in Heidelberg suggest that one of the reasons that diet and exercise are so successful is because they impact hormone production. There are two primary hormones that are produced by fat tissue: adiponectin and leptin. Adiponectin is anti-inflammatory and works to increase the effect of insulin, while leptin is capable of fueling tumor cell growth. The two hormones are balanced in a healthy way when adiponectin levels are high and leptin levels are low.With this in mind, the researchers looked at the effect of diet and exercise on these hormones. They followed 439 obese women over the age of 50 for a full year. One group made no changes to their lifestyle to act as a control. A second group made changes to diet alone, while a third changed just exercise habits. The final group altered both diet and exercise.The results showed that leptin production was decreased in all three of the groups that made a change, but the largest decrease was seen in the group that changed diet and exercise simultaneously. An even more significant finding was that the more weight a person lost, the healthier their balance of hormones. This remained true across all groups, regardless of whether they lost weight by changing their diet or through exercise.The numbers were noteworthy. Some of the women who lost 10 percent of their body weight saw over a 50 percent decrease in leptin, accompanied by a 20 percent increase in adiponectin.The bottom lineDiet, exercise, and any resulting weight loss are about more than physical appearance. They have a substantial impact on hormone levels in the body, which play a major role in the prevention of disease. In addition, those who eat well, stay active and maintain a healthy weight can expect to live longer than those who don't. By incorporating nutrition and regular physical activity into your lifestyle, you are working to lower levels of a hormone linked to the growth of tumor cells and increase levels of a hormone that reduces inflammation.

How to Lose Weight - Perfect Plan to Adopt

Are you someone who has tried almost every single method to lose weight and finally been left frustrated at not achieving the desired results? If all those catty comments about your increasing girth are bothering you, then don't worry since help is at hand. All that you need to do is to stick to the following plan and in a matter of just 10 days, you will see the difference. Let us take a look at the plan now:-1. What to eat - don't ever make the mistake of starving for losing weight. It could end up endangering your life. Instead, make sure that you have several small meals, about 6-7, spread throughout the day. Make sure that you include plenty of fruits and vegetables, preferably organic, as part of your diet, apart from whole grains.2. What not to eat- Shove away all the junk food for now, however hard the temptation may be. Keep away fried food at the proverbial arms distance. Cut down or better still completely stop your consumption of colas and caffeine. Instead opt for fresh fruit or vegetable juices or healthy smoothies. They will make you feel full while also at the same time help you cut down on calories. Also make sure that you drink plenty of water. While it may seem a struggle for a day or two, pretty soon you will get used to it.3. Cross training- a lot of people make the mistake of enrolling in a gym only to quit within a few days because they found the routine boring. If you are among the lot, then there is a more fun option available in the form of cross training. It has been proven that cross training will keep people motivated for regular workouts. You can for example, try tennis one day, followed by a session of aerobics the next. You can also throw in any other form of exercising, Yoga or Pilates for example, into the mix, or for that matter any other sport that you may enjoy. Remember, how to lose weight is all about having fun and not cribbing about it.For all those who are wondering how to lose weight these are some very handy tips that can help you. Finally, remember not to get stressed up just because you were not able to achieve your desired weight loss goals. Nothing is gained by worrying. Relax and try with renewed effort and your efforts are sure to be rewarded.There are plenty of answers for your question on how to lose weight. The most important thing is to make it flexible upon your schedule and to follow whatever you have chosen strictly to attain your goal.

Healthy Foods to Help You Lose Weight

Losing weight could be traumatizing for people who keep on trying different ways on how to lose weight but still they could not get the results they ever wanted. But one thing that they might forget when doing this is to make some changes in their daily diet. This is the most effective way when losing weight in the most ideal manner. So, if you are one of them, then you should start eating these foods to help you lose weight.1. Eat Plenty of FruitsMaybe you should try being a "fruitarian." Fruits are totally healthy because they don't have those bad cholesterol that you usually consume everyday like when eating pizza, spaghetti, bacon, cheese, hamburgers and many other unhealthy foods that your taste bud loves. So, it's time to make a change. Once you're hungry, why not fill in your stomach with your favorite fruit or any fruit that you find tasty. Most of the time, you like eating sweet foods during snack time. So, try eating some fruits during this time so that your stomach will not get hungry. And during meals, try to eat some fruits before eating your entire meal. This way, you tend to eat less.2. Try brown rice as your main source of carbohydrates.Many are complaining about too many carbohydrates in their bodies. So, instead of eating lots of bread, pizza, pasta and other unhealthy foods with plenty of carbohydrates; why not stick to brown rice. You may not feel like eating to this at first; but with a conditioned mind you will be used to it. Brown rice is rich in fiber, thus you will have a better digestion. Another good thing about this kind of rice is that you will eat lesser in amount because you will not have too much appetite when eating. So, if you will be hungry after few hours; try eating some biscuits and drink plenty of water or fruit juice.3. Eat more fish than meat.When preparing food for your meal, try concentrating on making a dish from fish. You can make a research on how to cook it well to make it more delicious. You can cook it in different ways so that you will not find it boring to eat. Use your creativity too so that it will appear more delicious to your eyes. You can also add some healthy vegetables to make some variations in taste. Add some spices and flavors to make your dish perfect. Actually, fish is very healthy especially those with high levels of Omega 3 because there are healthy fats which are very good for your heart, eyes, brain and mood.So if you are really sincere and very much determined in losing weight, then try eating these foods to help you lose weight. Just try to experiment it for a month then check the results. If you find things are working well, then why not make it a lifestyle to maintain a healthy and a nice looking body. Healthy foods are not only for losing weight, they are also important to make a longer and more meaningful life. So, there's no reason for you not to like them.

Fat Burning Exercises For The Treadmill

Weight loss exercises. Boring stuff, right? A lot of people hate the treadmill and feel it is very boring. But cheer up, because there are numerous ways to make treadmill workouts more exciting and keep the dedication at an optimal level. The key is to make it fun. If it is fun then you will enjoy exercising and will stay dedicated to it every day. Try positioning the treadmill in front of a window so you can see outside. Put it front of the TV so you can watch your favorite shows and kill two birds with one stone. When the weather is nice you can even put the treadmill on front or back porch to get some fresh air. These things will distract you from the actual workout and pass the time more quickly than if you keep checking the clock.There are many ways to exercise and burn calories and fat. Great fat burning exercises for you may include a treadmill. You can buy a treadmill almost anywhere, Wal-mart, Sears, Big 5 sporting Goods. Treadmills are not very expensive and will fit into most people's budgets. If you are on a really tight budget, look for a treadmill on Craigslist. If you want to lose weight and exercise at home, then a treadmill is a great exercise machine for you. A treadmill can be very efficient for burning body fat and is believed to be one of the best fat burning exercises. That's because you can change speeds. You can change the resistance to simulate running or walking uphill or on flat terrain or a mixture of the two.The changing parameters of the treadmill will help to keep your heart rate up, raise your metabolism and you will be burning more calories and body fat. Increase the strength of the workout by speeding up the treadmill so you can walk more quickly or even run. Most treadmills have preset programs that will speed up and slow down to simulate walking and then sprinting. Some treadmills have a walking surface that will incline to make the fat burning exercises more exerting.As time goes on and you build up more endurance you will be able to work out longer and lose more weight. Eventually the rate of fat loss will slow down, and at some point you will reach your desired goal. Then its just a matter of using the treadmill to maintain the weight loss.Doing a workout on the treadmill is simple as walking to the living room. That's good news for someone who has a hard time finding the time to get to the gym. There are no excuses for not working out when there is a treadmill sitting in the home. You are in total control of the workout.Other benefits of doing the fat burning exercises on the treadmill are that you can walk anytime of the year. Any time of the day or night, (this is good if you get home from work after nightfall). You don't have to be concerned about the rain or snow or the summer heat or winter cold. The important thing to remember is to make it fun.

Discover The Number One Key To Losing Weight

If you read magazines, or watch television, or use Google or Facebook you are being assailed by weight loss products, powders, pills, shakes, special foods and the list goes on. But none of these are the true key to weight loss.Nobody has a deficiency in protein bars or tablets promising to blast your fat. Our bodies aren't craving artificial sweeteners or magical diet teas.The number one block to you losing weight is stress. We gain weight because we eat too much, when we are stressed.We don't exercise enough when we are stressed. We crave foods because we are stressed and try to use food to change how we feel.Diet foods cause stress because the artificial sweeteners are neuro toxins. Many diet foods reduce the fat but add extra carbohydrate to create bulk and texture. The net effect in some cases is even more calories.Over exercise is a strong stress to your body. When people get fired up about dieting they often leap into exercise. Then overdo it, feel stiff and sore and then let it slide. The first two weeks of exercise is always the hardest. Then your body becomes accustomed to it and you start to enjoy it.The problem with starting a programme every few months is that you are always in the first two weeks phase. And it always seems to hurt, and you are mystified by those crazy people who seem to love working out.Many diets reduce too many calories too quickly which causes a stress response in the body. You will subconsciously fight the process and seek to protect yourself. Diets which claim that you can lose 5 kg a week are misleading, dangerous and only set you up for failure.Past dieting failures lock more stress and negative beliefs into your subconscious. These feelings and beliefs are compounded with each attempt by yourself or others to lose weight.The trick to stress is realising it's impossible to be stress free. Life will ensure that is the case. It's about taking daily action to relieve the builds up of stress and not trying to solve all stress but keep our energy for the things that matter. As the book says, Don't sweat the small stuff.Rapid Change weight loss hypnosis can easily and gently alter the way you think about food. A simple change in the way you think about stress and food can have a profound effect on your weight loss.

Is Weight Loss Possible With Herbal Products?

An expanding waistline is not just bad to look at.It can silently contribute towards a whole lot of undesirable ailments and is considered to be the precursor for diabetes and cardiac diseases.Both these conditions are considered to be the number one reasons for deaths around the world.In fact, obesity has become so rampant, that it is now being considered an epidemic that has spread around the world.It is no surprise then, that the fat loss industry is booming and teeming with products that promise to help get rid of the love handles without causing any adverse effects.But people are more cautious than ever, especially after an ingredient in one leading synthetic fat burner was found to be the cause of multiple deaths in the US.This has shifted the focus towards weight loss with herbal products.Herbal fat lossThere are tons of herbal products that are being touted as 'The breakthrough of the millennium' for fat loss.Everything from Paprika to Capsicum to Garnicia Cambogia extracts are being sold in neatly packaged bottles promising to help people lose weight within months.But can herbal products really help people lose weight?Yes. It can.Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healing science used a combination of herbs to help speed up the metabolism and to prevent the conversion of glucose into fat.These herbs and herbal formulations were used thousands of years ago to successfully help people combat obesity and reduce body fat percentage.Garnicia Cambogia: Known as Vrikshamla in Ayurveda, this is an excellent herb that prevents the conversion of carbohydrates into fat.Indian Bdellium: Known as Guggulu, it reduces cholesterol and triglycerides.Gymnema sylvestre: Reduces the craving for sugar in the body.Terminalia chebula: Known as Haritaki, it is loaded with antioxidants.These are of course, just a few of the names. There are many such herbs which are renowned for their ability to prevent and treat obesity.The advantage of using Herbal ProductsOne of the reasons why herbal products are so popular around the world is because they cause no side effects.There are no known side effects due to using Vrikshamla or Guggulu.On the contrary, their usage can strengthen the immune system and improve the functioning of other bodily systems.Also, unlike synthetic fat burners which curb appetite, herbal products aim at increasing the body's natural fat burning capability.The superior extraction technologies allow herbal product manufacturers to extract and retain the most active vital ingredients that enhance the potency of these fat burners.The Final VerdictIf you are aiming for safe and reliable fat loss, then herbal products are the way to go.There are tons of different products to choose from and each one offers a variety of advantages.

Weight Loss Strategy: Conquer Your Diet One Meal at a Time

It's hard to wake up one morning and be a completely different person. Yet that is exactly what we are asking of ourselves if we set a New Year's Resolution to lose weight and expect to start "on Monday" doing everything right. Depending on what your starting point is, that could be a LOT of changes at once! Set yourself up for success by revamping your habits and rituals more gradually so the change is more manageable.Manage your transition by looking at your diet and nutrition first, then exercise. You can't out-exercise a bad diet. If you're losing weight, 85% of your workout will be in the kitchen.Maybe you can relate to this: When I stare at a whole week's worth of new meal plans, I think about having to make a grocery list, having to hunt for things in the grocery store I don't normally buy, and having to follow recipes for every meal. It feels cumbersome and time consuming.One strategy for eating healthier and losing weight is to get a grip on one meal at a time. Instead of planning every meal for every day for a week, focus on a breakfast routine for example. Think about your schedule, timing, likes/dislikes in the framework of your overall goal.Let's walk through how that thought process might look. Let's say your goal is to lose weight and you have determined you need to consume 1,500 calories a day. From there, you could break down your day into thirds: breakfast and morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack, and dinner and bedtime snack. You could budget a third of your calories for each of these time periods. In other words, you have 500 calories for each.Now you can tailor your meals to your needs within these parameters. What is your morning schedule like? Are you an early riser with plenty of time to prepare breakfast? Or are you more likely to dash out the door screaming "Oh no, I'm going to be late again?" What kinds of foods do you like? Do you like to eat the same things over and over or do you need more variety to be able to stick to something? If you are a morning dasher that likes a steady breakfast menu, then perhaps a shake or protein bar might work. If you are a slow-to-rise-and-get-going person who likes variety, you may like to ease into your day with a more gourmet approach and have several favorites in your repertoire.The point is, learn how to conquer breakfast. Get it right every day. Once your breakfast routine becomes second nature, tackle lunch. Same thought process applies. What are the circumstances around your typical lunch? What do you like? What would work for you? Master it and then tackle dinner.This is what we call a transition. You don't have to change everything overnight to start seeing results or to see BIG results. By easing into new routines, the changes are more manageable and sustainable. That is what we call a lifestyle. See how easy that was?

Simple But Effective Weight Loss Motivation Ideas

So you've got to the point of being consciously aware of eating healthier and slimming down but now you just need to know what weight loss motivation tips you can realistically use on an everyday basis to stay on course.When trying to lose weight, having the right amount of weight loss motivation can be a major struggle for anyone. The first thing to keep in mind is to make slimming down as fun and interesting as you possibly can. Patience is very important too. You want to make sure you take your time and make the effort to be as informed and knowledgeable as possible, so that you're not confused at all and also so that you can have more weight loss motivation overall. You know what they say, knowledge is power.You might find the right weight loss motivation by simply enjoying quality time with your family and friends, and introducing them to your healthier lifestyle too. It'll be a lot easier for you to succeed if you're able to have the right encouragement from people who matter in your life. If you have a partner, then even better, because when you work out and go on a diet with someone you know you'll have more accountability for your actions. If you don't have a significant other try finding a personal trainer at a gym as this can often be encouraging enough.It's additionally important that you set weight loss motivation goals, as this will encourage you to try harder. But you must try to be somewhat realistic about them. That way, if your diet motivation begins to fade and you're about to throw in the towel and grab that bucket of frozen goodies, you can remind yourself of your goals. You just need to possess a 'Never Say Die' attitude towards your goals.Joining a weight loss group is a practical way to get a good amount of encouragement and inspiration. Not only can you can share your triumphs but you could also give other people some much-needed moral support. You'll hear about other people's successes and, at the same time, gain inspiration from their stories. Weight loss support groups could be the kind where you can attend regular meetings or they could be virtual groups that you join online.Another neat way of staying motivated is to increase the 'happiness hormones' (endorphins) within your body, by taking regular exercise that's fun and enjoyable to do. You're more likely to stick at it if you're in a great mood and not feeling low. Some suggestions for fun exercises include dancing, cycling, aerobics, swimming, racket sports, running/jogging, walking/rambling, tai-chi or yoga to name but a few. Trying any of these sports will not only lighten your mood dramatically but will also help you to slim down much quicker. This in turn will keep you motivated towards your weight loss goals as you'll soon start to see the results of your hard work paying off.Good luck and don't forget, if you stay positive and stay focused on your goals, you can reap the rewards because you WILL succeed!Unfortunately, I don't have the space here to cover all the weight loss tips and advice I have to offer, but I do on my website.I understand that you're a busy person, but if you have a couple of minutes to spare, then I invite you to check out my website, here weight-loss-tips-online.blogspot.com, and discover how you can progress even further with your weight loss goals.

How to Go on a Juice Fast

Many people think that juice fasting is hard or dangerous, but I can tell you that it's neither if it's done correctly. First, juice fasting is best done using vegetable juice. People go on a juice fast for many reasons - some to lose weight, some to detox, whatever. By using primarily vegetable juice, instead of fruit juice, you will get many more of the nutrients that your body needs. This includes macronutrients like protein, carbohydrates, and fat, but also micronutrients like vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, and folic acid.Vegetable juice contains far less calories than fruit juice, too, so if you're trying to lose weight, vegetable juice is a good way to reduce calories even further. You will, however, probably need to add a small amount of fresh apple juice to your vegetable juice to make it palatable, otherwise the juice can seem somewhat strong and sludgy. Carrot juice is good for this purpose also.Second, people get wrapped up in the details of juice fasting, and you really don't need to. Just keep the juices centered on green leafy vegetables. Things like romaine lettuce, spinach, and kale should form the base for the juice, but veggies like asparagus, bok choy, and cabbage, work well, too. Beets, ginger, cucumber, and celery add extra flavor and nutrients.People often ask, "Where will you get protein"? Or "Where will you get enough calcium"? Actually, it's very easy to meet your body's daily need for protein and calcium. A quick search online will reveal that leafy greens contain ample amounts of both protein, and calcium, along with all of the other necessary minerals. Additionally you will get the complete spectrum of proteins that your body needs.Fresh juice made with a juicer is best, and the nutrients will pack the most potency, and the juice can be stored in the refrigerator up to a day. However if you cannot make fresh every meal, or every day, then you should freeze the juice immediately after making it to keep it as fresh as possible.If you are juice fasting, there's no need to count calories, or even track the amount you are drinking. Every time you are hungry, just reach for a bottle of your fresh juice, and you should be fine - and as always, drink plenty of water.Although juice fasting is very safe, any extended juice fast should be monitored by your doctor.

I Need to Lose Weight Fast, What Can I Do?

Nutrition: Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to eat less to lose weight. You body will adapt to maintain and retain energy when it recognizes a decline in the amount of calories it consumes. Now obviously, eating no food will eventually lead to rapid weight loss, but there are problems associated with starving yourself that aren't worth that trip. Actually, eating less can weaken your immune system, subjecting you to get sick easily, and eating less may cause headaches. So naturally, if I said "I need to lose weight fast, what can I do ?", many people would tell me to lose my appetite and consume less food. This is no longer the solution you should take.Proper nutrition consists of eating foods in all of the food groups to give your body the energy and nutrients it needs. There are many vitamins, minerals, and micro-substances out there, so we won't list all of the ones your body needs, but it does need sufficient calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Amino Acids, and each of the Vitamins to remain healthy. This is very basic, but it is a great foundation for structuring your diet. Remember, fats and oils are not bad for you. None of the food categories are actually bad for you. It is when they are not taken in moderation, that they become "bad".In essence, losing weight through dieting requires you to eat, but to eat in moderation. Try lowering your daily calorie intake by 1,000, and eating wholesome foods. This will, most definitely get you to start seeing some results.Exercise: I need to lose weight fast, what can I do? Once again, we come to this question, but in regards to exercise, there's actually not much you need to do. Many people who want to lose weight think that they need to get in the gym, do compound movements, isolation movements, and all sorts of other body building and strength training exercises to get thinner. What? This isn't the case at all. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. The easiest, and fastest, way to do this is to do cardiovascular exercises. This includes, running, really. You can jog, run, or ride a bike, but any exercises in these categories work. Running, in particular, is great. Running on an incline is even better. The more energy, intensity, and time you put into an exercise, the more calories you will burn (important to remember). With this being said, you don't need a gym membership, and you may not even need to leave your house. A great exercise is running up and down your stairs for 30-45 minutes. Now, if you don't want your family to laugh at you, let's change the boundaries a bit; okay, so you may have to leave your house, but you certainly don't have to leave your neighborhood! Try doing laps around the block. Even if you can't run fast, it doesn't matter. If you want an extra burn, try running up a hill. The great thing is, the hill doesn't have to be steep.Conclusion: Weight loss can be very challenging because of the confusion surrounding it. It is sort of like the old saying that too many hands in the soup will spoil it. In order to re-focus sometimes it is best to trust yourself just to a few basics from one source, because it is hard enough to stay on path with that alone.

Eat Stop Eat Review - Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss

Some info on Eat Stop Eat:Weight loss has always been an issue, at least since society declared that slim people are beautiful and that people start to get concerned with health hazards like cholesterol, diabetes obesity and so on. So, one of the increasingly popular weight loss methods is, of course the fast method. There's an extremely popular choice nowadays, a recent breakthrough on the weight loss niche called Eat Stop Eat.Health and Weight:Health is very correlated with your weight, since being overweight means you are incurring a lot more health risks than if you have a healthy weight, as such, Eat Stop Eat can help you get healthier in an effective way.Exercise, how much and when?The program will tell you just how much you have to exercise and just when to exercise to have the best results - maxing the calorie burn and optimizing your efforts.Longer Fasts vs Intermittent Fasts:There is enough scientific information by now to securely state that longer fasts are hazardous for one's health, and that intermittent fasts, just as in the Eat Stop Eat diet, have no dangers and are the most advised solution, so you can be sure you won't get any health risks while on the program - quite the contrary.Keep Muscle Mass and Energy Levels High:One big concern people have when it comes to Fasts is that they will probably lose their muscle mass and get that chronic fatigue settled in. Well, with this diet you won't have to worry about that, as you will keep that hard earned muscle mass and your energy levels will be kept high at all times, even on your "fast times".Controlling your Metabolism:Controlling your metabolism or letting your metabolism control you is what settles the difference between this and other fasting programs. You see, when you fast your metabolism usually feels the difference and responds by lowering your metabolism speed and entering survival mode, meaning that it will try to keep every since calorie you give it. With Eat Stop Eat you won't get your efforts hindered by your metabolism, you won't enter "survival mode" so you will lose calories faster than with any other pill out there.So, summing up, Eat Stop Eat is a method that really brings a whole new age upon the weight loss niche and revolutionizes the way we fast - so make sure to consider this method if you want to lose those extra pounds.

3 Tips For Staying Healthy While Working From Home

Stepping out of my comfort zone, I decided to approach this weight loss challenge by making a small change---that change is to move my body. Moving your body is essential to a healthy lifestyle and for maintaining a healthy weight. I have always enjoyed long walks in the park so I decided that taking my body for a walk would be the best approach to get me started. Early mornings works best for me, pick a time that works for you. During this 20-30 minute walk I get a chance to do some deep breathing getting more oxygen moving through my body, reduce stress, all while thinking about how I want to proceed with the next project.If you have decided to change your eating patterns, think about what and how to make that change.

• Think about your eating patterns? Eating habits make a huge difference in determining your weight. When foods high in fat or sugars are consumed, such as chips and dips; these foods turn to fat in the body. These foods wreck your body especially while in a sitting position and causes much weight gain and in some cases other medical issues.

• How are you serving food to the family? Do you put the portions on everyone's plate or do you bring it all to the table and serve the food family style where everyone can take as much as they want? Portion size is one of the main reasons people eat too much.

• How have you learned to eat? If you are a fast eater, you may not even realize the clues your stomach gives you that it is full. This is something to think about when starting to change your eating habits, and working to develop a customize eating plan for you and your family.

Stay confident as you work towards your weight loss goals. Know that you can achieve any goal you set your mind to, so make the decision to use this information to start that healthy diet plan today. Be positive, keep your eye on your eating patterns and you will get the results you want. I am sure you have heard or even thought about changing your health, maybe now is a good time to begin developing that plan and taking a course of action so you can get on the road to the super healthy lifestyle you deserve? Stay positive, follow these tips and keep moving to achieve the body you deserve.

Obesity - Breaking the Habit of Over Eating

Most of us know what obesity is but just to reiterate, it's a condition where excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that is likely to become detrimental to health. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of overweight and obesity and is calculated as follows:

• Measure your height in Metres (eg 183cm = 1.83m)

• Measure your weight in Kg

• Square your height (multiply height x height) = x

• Divide your weight by x

• A BMI of less than 18 = under weight.

• A BMI of less than 18.5 indicates you are thin for your height.

• A BMI between 18.6 and 24.9 indicates you are at a healthy weight.

• A BMI between 25 and 29.9 = overweight for your height.

• A BMI of 30 or greater = obesity.

If you are obese, consider consulting doctor but first you need to understand why you're overweight.Obesity can be caused by a number of reasons, unfortunately some of these are medical and beyond the scope of this article, however the majority of cases are due to over-eating. The majority of literature on the subject talks about the changing our lifestyle, start exercising now, eat healthier foods and eat regularly, avoid food and drink that is high in sugar and or saturated fats and drink plenty or water. Eat plant-based products such as fruit, vegetables and whole grains. We all know these things. So why is it so hard to do?Losing weight must start with the mind. We need to recognize that over-eating is simply a bad habit. Understanding this is the first step in the right direction. It's easy to admit that we have bad habits, how do we break the habit, now that's the hard part.Habits are formed as part of a loop called "The Habit Loop"1. A situation arises that causes a CRAVING (eg stress at work or at home with the kids)2. We as humans then give in to the CRAVING (eg we go and eat something we love)3. We get a reward that makes us feel good (our favorite food makes us feel good)SITUATION - CRAVING - REWARD this is the habit loopAs this behavior carries on, it becomes "in-grained" so much so that it has now become a habit and now we can't break it. What we need to do is to avoid the situation that stimulates the craving.However sometimes this isn't so easy and we need some help.Another important step in breaking a habit is the setting of small achievable goals along the journey, like milestones.If our objective is to lose weight the small consistent goals of a kilo or two per week will help motivate us and we'll keep going because we can see that success is being achieved and our reward has changed. We get excited and motivated and eventually within about 30 days, the habit is completely broken..What if you could, all on your own, start achieving some of these small goals that would help to kick-start the habit breaking process. Would you be happy if you dropped 1-2 kg in the first week or so, would this motivate you to keep going... Of course it would and then you'd be able to cope with those situations that caused you to satisfy your craving in the past. Why... because the reward you received from eating food has now been replaced with the reward you get from losing your excess weight. The habit loop has changed.

Weight Loss Surgery - A Rising Trend

Are you tired of constantly combating with the heavy bulge? Are you fed up with the repeated attempts of dieting and exercising? Most experts agree that a balanced diet along with regular exercise is the optimum way of losing weight, but the customary path to weight loss doesn't work for everyone.With obesity on its peak, many countries are evolving as growing hubs of the billion dollar global market for weight loss surgery. A large number of weight loss operations are carried out in popularity in the urban centers all across the world. Today, people are getting more and more conscious about the way they look and how the present themselves to the world. Moreover, the people who are obese do not have just the extra kilos that they need to shed out. They are usually suffering from other weight related co-morbidities too.Smoking greatly increases the risks from surgery by astringent blood vessels and reducing blood flow. Most surgeons will carry out surgeries on people who have been non-smokers for at least a few months before the surgery. A history of drug or alcohol abuse can also increase the risk for complications and surgery failure. Obesity surgery can be performed on adults between the ages of 18 to 65 although it's becoming more common among adolescents to consider a bariatric surgery.Undergoing an obesity surgery is an emerging trend among youngsters nowadays. They look at it as a shortcut for losing weight. Moreover, people don't mind paying up, hoping that they will look slim and trim after the surgery. However, a surgery should be considered as an option only if non surgical and natural dieting methods fail.An increasing number of high profile politicians, Bollywood actors and actresses and even business tycoons are opting for this procedure as they can afford it. Patients usually lose approximately 36% to 90% of their excess body fat in six months to two years of undergoing such surgeries. Bariatric surgery has proven a reduction in the rate of mortality from 40 percent to 23 percent.In medical language, obesity is considered as a 'killer lifestyle' disease. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.2 billion people worldwide are recorded as overweight.It is important to consult a bariatric surgeon before being a part of this growing fad. It is not just about looking good. There are a number of post surgical restrictions to be considered. If you are unable to follow them properly then it may to lead to weight regain and other complications.

How to Leverage a Weight Loss Program, 5 Ways to Turn Yourself Into a Ferocious Health Monster

"Give me a lever long enough and I could move the world." - from Archimedes.Me: "I would like to do that at some point".Response: "When?"Me: "Ummm... soon?".The conversation at hand was of the topic 'vipasinna'. Where one basically sits in silence for 10 days to quieten the mind. Clearly the words came easily, giving myself the comfort of the idea that I would do it 'one day'. And for that moment, the idea of 'one day' sat well with me. It gave me the sense of gratification that I was going to take action on something at some stage. I felt committed without the commitment. I had happily tricked myself and it was like buying organic chocolate instead of a Mars Bar.This conversation started to magnify what I was hearing in the gym too.If only I could find the right weight loss program. I want to lose weight. I want to eat healthier. I want to stop drinking for a month. I want to exercise more. I should do this or I should do that. It's seems as human beings we easily should all over ourselves. A common theme I was beginning to hear more and more (including my own head).

Takeaway Can Also Be Healthy

The difference between healthy food and healthy exercise is that you can get other people to make the healthy food for you while you have to do the exercise yourself. So why not do it? If you do not want to cook, then get healthy takeaway instead. And use the extra time and energy to exercise more.Healthy takeaway is a very smart strategy if you live in a bigger city, if you are single, and if you don't have children living at home. The bigger the city you live in, the better the range of healthy, tasty and cheap takeaway food. The more single you are, the less motivated you are to cook just for yourself. Or maybe you need someone who will cook for you. If you don't have children or if your children are not living at home then you are less likely to have the motivation to cook.It is well documented from the sociological research that cooking is a social phenomenon. If you eat alone, you are not very motivated to cook. I only make food the days where my children are staying with me. The other days I more or less always go for the healthy takeaway. I would never cook only for myself. I have made calculations and found out that it is actually cheaper and healthier for me that I pick up food instead of cook.Picking up food is often what motivates me to exercise on days when I'm really lazy. I need something to eat, and so I might as well walk over to the takeaway place - maybe even take a small detour to have a look around, now that I have come out.When I have guests, I usually also serve takeaway, because cooking unfortunately doesn't interest me, and I'm not particularly good at it. But I have a great respect for people who like cooking.Nutritionally cooking is especially important to get a sufficient amount and variety of vegetables. Other healthy foods can be eaten almost directly from the package without any special preparation, for example: whole meal bread, fish products and fruit. But most vegetables taste very boring without being cooked.The healthiest takeaway therefore has a high and varied content of vegetables and a high level of taste. In the big cities there are many places where you can get a wide range of different tasty, healthy salads. Remember some protein from beans, peas, lentils, fish or meat to go with the salad.If you are looking for ways to be thin without being fanatic, this advice on takeaway is a good start for you.