Losing weight doesn't have to be something that you dread every day of the week. You should be eating good healthy food that doesn't leave you feeling starved although initially you might feel that way as you change from the bulk poor quality food that you've been eating to smaller portions of better quality food. It can take time to your body to adjust and one of the best ways to help out in this situation is to drink more water.
Most people realize that exercise is one of the best ways of losing weight although there are a lot of people who are reluctant to exercise for one reason or another. For those people who are obese it can be quite difficult to exercise although there are forms of exercise their can cater to virtually anybody.
Swimming biking and walking are three very good low impact forms of exercise that can improve your fitness and reduce your body weight.They can speed up your metabolism and help you to burn fat and swimming in particular is very good for people who are overweight to the extent that they find walking difficult.
Recently Nordic walking has become a lot more popular and this is a particularly good form of exercise for two reasons. Firstly by using the poles when you are walking you are using a lot more of your upper body muscles for the exercise and in doing so this helps to burn more calories than walking without them.
The other benefit of using the poles when walking is the fact that it takes a lot of the stress off your knees and hips and this can be a godsend for oversized people who find that their joints take quite a hammering when walking due to their weight.
Is no wonder that Nordic walking is becoming one of the most popular forms of exercise throughout the country.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Maintain your Weight Loss Goals!
You've probably been thinking about losing weight for a while and hopefully with the help from this information that you are reading you will be able to do so a lot easier.
By gaining more knowledge on body weight, fat loss and other aspects of health you will be able to make a more informed decision on the best course of action for you to start losing weight.
With so many different weight loss programs on the market, and weight loss products, it can be difficult some time deciding where to start and which one might be the best for you and the lifestyle that you prefer to lead.
In addition to that, you need to look at a program that is easy for you to start and maintain and one that will ensure that you get the results that you require in the fastest and easiest way possible.
As your weight is crucial to your long-term health and enjoyment in life it is essential that you make the correct choices as soon as possible and benefit from the actions that you take. One of the biggest problems that most people have with any weight loss program is when it becomes too difficult for them to maintain.
This unfortunately leads to failure for many people however there are many excellent weight loss products that are available these days that can make the task of reducing weight considerably easier and in doing so more people are managing to reach their goals.
It is my belief that the easier it is the more likely you are to lose more weight and keep that weight off for good so using any product or technique that can help you achieve your goals in a more comfortable manner has got to be good for your weight loss.
By gaining more knowledge on body weight, fat loss and other aspects of health you will be able to make a more informed decision on the best course of action for you to start losing weight.
With so many different weight loss programs on the market, and weight loss products, it can be difficult some time deciding where to start and which one might be the best for you and the lifestyle that you prefer to lead.
In addition to that, you need to look at a program that is easy for you to start and maintain and one that will ensure that you get the results that you require in the fastest and easiest way possible.
As your weight is crucial to your long-term health and enjoyment in life it is essential that you make the correct choices as soon as possible and benefit from the actions that you take. One of the biggest problems that most people have with any weight loss program is when it becomes too difficult for them to maintain.
This unfortunately leads to failure for many people however there are many excellent weight loss products that are available these days that can make the task of reducing weight considerably easier and in doing so more people are managing to reach their goals.
It is my belief that the easier it is the more likely you are to lose more weight and keep that weight off for good so using any product or technique that can help you achieve your goals in a more comfortable manner has got to be good for your weight loss.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
5 Logical Tips To Lose Weight Now!
Do you want to lose weight now? There are many different activities which can help you lose weight. In this article I will tell you of some of these activities. As you read through this article, you will realize that most of these activities are nothing but sound commonsense. But do you actually do them regularly? I bet you don't.
Abstain from sweet drinks - Do you always find yourself reaching out for that sweet beverage? Do you drink a lot of soda and soft drinks every day? Are you extremely addicted to tea and coffee? You may not realize it, but all these drinks and beverages are actually adding up to your fat. The very first step towards weight loss is to replace all these beverages with water and fruit juice. Whenever you find yourself reaching out for your favorite soft drink, drink lots of water instead.
Eat small - A lot of people make the mistake of eating one large meal in a day. The natural fallout of this mistake is that when you become hungry later in the day, you will go to your favorite fast food restaurant and order some junk food. This will further add to your calorie count and make you fatter. To avoid this situation, it is best to eat small meals throughout the day. In fact, you can just break your large meals into several smaller meals and eat them throughout the day. This way, you will never feel hungry and you will get no chance of eating junk food.
Lead an active life - Obesity is very often the natural fallout of a sedentary lifestyle. If you are serious about losing weight, you should become active. You should regularly go for morning walks. Walk up to the places for which you would use your car. Take to the stairs instead of using the elevator.
There is an even greater advantage of becoming active. If you're always on the move, you are less likely to think about eating junk food.
Eat Slowly - You should never eat too fast. Your brain takes some time to realize that your stomach is full. Usually, it takes about 20 minutes to realize it. If you eat too fast, you might have already eaten a lot of food before your brain gives you the signal that you are full.
Workouts - Last but not the least, you should also make it a point of exercising regularly. The best form of exercise is weight lifting. Workouts are also one of the most popular ways of losing weight.
Abstain from sweet drinks - Do you always find yourself reaching out for that sweet beverage? Do you drink a lot of soda and soft drinks every day? Are you extremely addicted to tea and coffee? You may not realize it, but all these drinks and beverages are actually adding up to your fat. The very first step towards weight loss is to replace all these beverages with water and fruit juice. Whenever you find yourself reaching out for your favorite soft drink, drink lots of water instead.
Eat small - A lot of people make the mistake of eating one large meal in a day. The natural fallout of this mistake is that when you become hungry later in the day, you will go to your favorite fast food restaurant and order some junk food. This will further add to your calorie count and make you fatter. To avoid this situation, it is best to eat small meals throughout the day. In fact, you can just break your large meals into several smaller meals and eat them throughout the day. This way, you will never feel hungry and you will get no chance of eating junk food.
Lead an active life - Obesity is very often the natural fallout of a sedentary lifestyle. If you are serious about losing weight, you should become active. You should regularly go for morning walks. Walk up to the places for which you would use your car. Take to the stairs instead of using the elevator.
There is an even greater advantage of becoming active. If you're always on the move, you are less likely to think about eating junk food.
Eat Slowly - You should never eat too fast. Your brain takes some time to realize that your stomach is full. Usually, it takes about 20 minutes to realize it. If you eat too fast, you might have already eaten a lot of food before your brain gives you the signal that you are full.
Workouts - Last but not the least, you should also make it a point of exercising regularly. The best form of exercise is weight lifting. Workouts are also one of the most popular ways of losing weight.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
The Diet Channel’s Top Ten Weight Loss Tips
Internet weight loss community, The Diet Channel has put out a Top 10 list of the most fundamental steps to losing weight and keeping it off. None of these tips will blow your mind as anything new and innovative, and there’s a reason for that: losing weight does not have to be rocket science. Nearly all successful and enduring weight loss programs incorporate one or more (often all) of the following primary factors in achieving and maintaining one’s ideal weight.
Cardiovascular Exercise (aka Aerobic Exercise)–. The Diet Channel recommends a minimum of 5 sessions per week of 30 minutes in length each for there to be any significant affect on weight loss. Don’t have time for a solid 30 minutes stretch (nor the stamina)? No problem. 3 sessions of 10 minutes each in one day counts as one 30 minute session.
Weight Training – It points out that the more muscle tissue a person has, the more calories their body can burn. In other words: gain muscle, lose weight.
Keep a Food Diary – The Diet Channel recommends keeping a written record of what you eat, how much of it you eat, and when you eat it. In addition, it advises jotting down a few words about your level of hunger prior to eating and any thoughts or feelings you had afterwards.
Health First – The next tip is a change in belief, a shift in your state of mind, whereby you train your focus on staying healthy, not on getting thin. When you’re healthy, you achieve and maintain your natural and ideal state.
Identify Your Triggers – The Diet Channel points out that we often eat (or overeat) in response to stress. Identify what form of stress prompts you to eat – boredom, loneliness, guilt, shame, anxiety – and you identify the path to slimming down.
Join a Support Group – Support groups are an essential element of a successful and lasting weight loss program,. You’re likely to find numerous options available to you in your area. Don’t cheat yourself of the benefit of support and encouragement from other human beings going through the same thing as you.
Portion Control – Oftentimes, a larger contributor to unwanted weight isn’t what you eat but how much of it you eat. Proper portion control can open up your world to a whole breadth of food choices you may previously have denied yourself.
One Day at a Time – Make realistic goals for yourself, and set realistic limits. Make it easier on yourself to succeed in your program of losing weight by avoiding placing unrealistic expectations on yourself. Don't try to lose a massive amount of weight in a short period of time. Just don’t do it. Spread it out, slow and steady. That, they say, is what wins the race.
Cardiovascular Exercise (aka Aerobic Exercise)–. The Diet Channel recommends a minimum of 5 sessions per week of 30 minutes in length each for there to be any significant affect on weight loss. Don’t have time for a solid 30 minutes stretch (nor the stamina)? No problem. 3 sessions of 10 minutes each in one day counts as one 30 minute session.
Weight Training – It points out that the more muscle tissue a person has, the more calories their body can burn. In other words: gain muscle, lose weight.
Keep a Food Diary – The Diet Channel recommends keeping a written record of what you eat, how much of it you eat, and when you eat it. In addition, it advises jotting down a few words about your level of hunger prior to eating and any thoughts or feelings you had afterwards.
Health First – The next tip is a change in belief, a shift in your state of mind, whereby you train your focus on staying healthy, not on getting thin. When you’re healthy, you achieve and maintain your natural and ideal state.
Identify Your Triggers – The Diet Channel points out that we often eat (or overeat) in response to stress. Identify what form of stress prompts you to eat – boredom, loneliness, guilt, shame, anxiety – and you identify the path to slimming down.
Join a Support Group – Support groups are an essential element of a successful and lasting weight loss program,. You’re likely to find numerous options available to you in your area. Don’t cheat yourself of the benefit of support and encouragement from other human beings going through the same thing as you.
Portion Control – Oftentimes, a larger contributor to unwanted weight isn’t what you eat but how much of it you eat. Proper portion control can open up your world to a whole breadth of food choices you may previously have denied yourself.
One Day at a Time – Make realistic goals for yourself, and set realistic limits. Make it easier on yourself to succeed in your program of losing weight by avoiding placing unrealistic expectations on yourself. Don't try to lose a massive amount of weight in a short period of time. Just don’t do it. Spread it out, slow and steady. That, they say, is what wins the race.
Monday, October 22, 2007
What is Cellulite?
Cellulite are normally seen as embarrassing by woman, on themselves or anyone else. But while most people have no trouble identifying it, scant few understand exactly what cellulite is.
Cellulite is fat that protrudes out from the lower layers of skin into the dermis, or outer layer of the skin. Cellulite gives a dimpled appearance to the skin, often grotesquely described as a “cottage cheese” look. Commonly cellulite is seen on the rear end, thighs, and lower legs, though it can appear elsewhere.
Surprisingly, modern science still knows very little about the cause or causes of cellulite. We do know, however that between 85% and 98% of women (that’s almost all women) have at least some cellulite somewhere on their bodies. So, contrary to popular misconception, then, and despite how used to seeing cellulite on obese people we may be, cellulite is not a derivative of being overweight.
Science has also observed that cellulite is less common in men, leading many researchers to believe there is hormonal component to its formation. Prevailing theories suggest that the appearance of cellulite could be related to one’s diet, more specifically the ingestion of large amount of trans-fats as well as foods like pasta, white bread, and other foods heavy in white flour. Again, this is suspected, but not yet “known” or proven.
As is the case whenever a perceived new problem arises in our culture, manufacturers scamper to produce and release countless products targeting the cellulite-afflicted. You’ll find gels, lotions, pills and more all promising to rid you of that unsightly cellulite. Do they work? So far there’s nothing but anecdotal evidence supporting these products at best. Another false hope in the battle against cellulite is liposuction, the removal of fat from the body through surgery. Liposuction does not suck out cellulite.
Some sufferers have found that certain kinds of massage may produce a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the body, but not a reduction in the actual existence of it. This is because there are no blood vessels in subcutaneous fat, so when the body is massaged and circulation below the skin is stimulated, the surface of the skin appears smoothed out. Massage, then, is only a superficial solution to cellulite, and one with effects lasting only for the short term.
The only steps so far that have shown to make any real and lasting reduction in cellulite are the same steps advised for proper and effective weight loss: a healthy lifestyle. Eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and getting plenty of both exercise and rest seems to be the only known remedy for unsightly and embarrassing cellulite. It’s not reinventing the wheel, and it’s no quick fix – but it works. And when it comes to looking and feeling good, what works is all that matters.
Cellulite is fat that protrudes out from the lower layers of skin into the dermis, or outer layer of the skin. Cellulite gives a dimpled appearance to the skin, often grotesquely described as a “cottage cheese” look. Commonly cellulite is seen on the rear end, thighs, and lower legs, though it can appear elsewhere.
Surprisingly, modern science still knows very little about the cause or causes of cellulite. We do know, however that between 85% and 98% of women (that’s almost all women) have at least some cellulite somewhere on their bodies. So, contrary to popular misconception, then, and despite how used to seeing cellulite on obese people we may be, cellulite is not a derivative of being overweight.
Science has also observed that cellulite is less common in men, leading many researchers to believe there is hormonal component to its formation. Prevailing theories suggest that the appearance of cellulite could be related to one’s diet, more specifically the ingestion of large amount of trans-fats as well as foods like pasta, white bread, and other foods heavy in white flour. Again, this is suspected, but not yet “known” or proven.
As is the case whenever a perceived new problem arises in our culture, manufacturers scamper to produce and release countless products targeting the cellulite-afflicted. You’ll find gels, lotions, pills and more all promising to rid you of that unsightly cellulite. Do they work? So far there’s nothing but anecdotal evidence supporting these products at best. Another false hope in the battle against cellulite is liposuction, the removal of fat from the body through surgery. Liposuction does not suck out cellulite.
Some sufferers have found that certain kinds of massage may produce a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the body, but not a reduction in the actual existence of it. This is because there are no blood vessels in subcutaneous fat, so when the body is massaged and circulation below the skin is stimulated, the surface of the skin appears smoothed out. Massage, then, is only a superficial solution to cellulite, and one with effects lasting only for the short term.
The only steps so far that have shown to make any real and lasting reduction in cellulite are the same steps advised for proper and effective weight loss: a healthy lifestyle. Eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and getting plenty of both exercise and rest seems to be the only known remedy for unsightly and embarrassing cellulite. It’s not reinventing the wheel, and it’s no quick fix – but it works. And when it comes to looking and feeling good, what works is all that matters.
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