How To Lose Weight By Eating More

November 9th, 2011

You’re in a restaurant with your friends and there are a lot of luscious meals that you want to eat but can’t because you’re scared that it’s going to add up to your pounds. You have to know that inside your body, there are cells that make up muscles, and cells that make up fat. Whenever you eat, you have to be sure that what you intake is good to build up your muscles.

Here are some diet tips that you can follow to help you slash excess weight, even if you eat a lot:

Learn how to eat your greens

By eating vegetables, you’ll be able to feel your body with many fat-discouraging nutrients. These nutrients are mostly found in fruits and vegetables, and are sometimes found in nuts too. According to a study, they found out that eating fruits before a meal reduces your calorie intake by 15%. It is also advised that you eat foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids if you want to fight abdominal fat. Some of these are walnuts and flaxseeds.

Add protein to your meal and snack

People who are trying to have a healthy living would remove protein in their diet. However, did you know that whenever you eat at least 10 to 15 grams of protein, you boost protein synthesis that will help build muscles? Experts say that if you want to lose weight, it is important that you eat protein for breakfast. It is also best advised that you eat between .54 and one gram of protein per pound of your body weight.

Eat before and after exercise

You have to make sure that you eat more carbs or protein before and after working out. In this way, you’ll be able to boost muscle growth and recovery as well. The best practice is to munch on a high-protein snack 30 minutes before your work out and have a protein-rich meal after.

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Sour Foods That Has Health Benefits

November 8th, 2011

A lot of people don’t enjoy eating sour foods, but quite a number loves munching on these kinds of foods. For those people who aren’t a fan, they should at least learn how to consume some of these foods and include these in their weight loss program since they have a number of health benefits.

Ayurveda Philosophy

A form of alternative medicine in India is called the “Ayurvedic medicine (Indian-Herbo-Mineral System). Practitioners of the said alternative medicine says that sour fare boosts digestions, improves blood circulation, stimulates energy, strengthens the heart, make your senses sharp, and nourishes the vital tissues of your body. So, if you enjoy eating sour foods, you’ll get these health benefits, and if you’re one of those people who don’t, but would want to get these benefits, here are some foods to start-off:

Tart Cherries

Did you know that tart cherries are one of the most effective natural pain relievers? According to a study, tart cherry juice is potent in preventing exercise-induced muscle damage. For starters, you can you can try purchasing a bottle of 100% tart cherry juice which you can find in most health foods stores. For those who are used to eating sour foods, you can spice these cherries with cinnamon, ginger, orange zest, and include this on a bowl of oatmeal.

Plain Yogurt

If you have been reading a lot of weight management reviews, you’ll find a lot of articles saying that consuming plain yogurt is one of the best ways to lose weight.  However, most people tend to eat the sweetened ones, which is why this diet tip doesn’t work for some people. If you do switch to eating plain yogurt, you’ll get fewer calories, but more protein and no added sugar. Yogurt also contains good bacteria which are called probiotics, and are helpful in digestion and immune system.

Pink Grapefruit

A medium-sized grapefruit is all you need for your body to have a dose of the daily vitamin C that it needs. The beautiful pink color is from the same antioxidant that tomatoes have which is lycopene. See, lycopene is known in preventing heart disease and prostate cancer.

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Understanding Weight Loss Programs

November 4th, 2011

We all know how hard it is to keep the weight off. However, there are some people who can lose weight fast but couldn’t maintain it long term. On the other hand, there are some who really work hard for it and they gain long-term results. Most weight loss reviews would inform us on how to slash off the weight, but not all will work for each of us. Here, you’ll find out why it’s so hard to lessen your pounds.

Change In Metabolic Needs

Losing weight changes all our metabolic needs. See, the less you weigh, the less calories you’ll need to maintain your weight. Look, if you do stop dieting, you can’t go back to eating the same amount of food that you did before you engaged in a weight loss program. So, if you cut your calorie intake to 1800 a day and lose 10 pounds, you’ll only need 1800 calories to maintain your new weight. What you can do is to maximize every calorie that you intake – prepare foods and stock them in your refrigerator that will fill you up.

You can’t stay on a diet forever

Many people goes through this: if they cut out  certain foods in order to stick to their diet plan, when they decide to eat these foods again in the future, they’d gain weight again. Experts say that it’s not advisable to remove a certain food group from your diet. It is best that you reduce calories moderately by eating small portions from every food group.

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Snack Tips

November 3rd, 2011

In most weight loss reviews that you may have read, you’d find ways on how to slash-off the pounds by eating healthy foods or by eating snacks all throughout the day. This isn’t a bad thing though, but you have to make sure that you eat these kinds of food in moderation.

So, what are the things that you have to do to moderately eat these luscious snacks? We know that it’s harder to stop yourself from eating these kinds of foods, so here are some ways wherein you can still indulge, without hitting you hard on the scale.

Cut it in half

In most reviews, you’d probably read something that says you should cut your food into half –share the other half with a friend, or keep it and consume the other half later. According to a study, people who were given the same kind of snack, either whole or cut into halves ate half as much as when eating the ones in half because they may have considered the number of items, not necessarily the size of the items they ate.

Practice Plating

One of the tricks that the experts do is to use a plate when eating –no eating from serving bowls, right from the bag, or while standing at the kitchen counter. Using a plate while eating will help you watch portion control in your plate.

Chew. Chew. Chew.

Aside from making you feel full, chewy foods also helps in brightening your mood. According to a study, chewing can decrease the level of stress hormones in the body. See, chewing can increase blood flow in the body, which is physiological, and the psychological aspect of diverting our attention from stress to cutting down the food that were eating.

Do it yourself

In most weight loss programs, you’d probably see that they would want you to fix your own snack packs. Prepare your small proportions of your favorite snack and put into a plastic ziplock bags. Make sure that the snacks you prepare only allow you to eat limited, to a portion that’ll satisfy you.

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Fat And Healthy Isn’t Impossible

November 1st, 2011

Have you ever seen a woman pass by and hear your friends tell you “If you don’t stop eating, you’ll be just like her.” Whether you blame it to our culture or the society itself, this scenario happens. Ask people who are overweight, they hear these words all the time –usually from people who practice healthy living.

Hold up. Erase that stereotype. There are obese people who are perfectly fine, meaning they are healthy. Yes, their arteries aren’t clogged, they have stable blood sugar – they’re fine. Although, if you look at them physically, they really won’t reflect good health,but they are okay.

A lot of weight loss reviews have written about this: according to a study, a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI) did not predict how likely a person was to die in the next 16-20 years. A ranking system is also available to show that a variety of other health factors in addition to height and weight are the ones that you should consider to know if a person is a healthy or not, and not by just looking at the person physically.

Yes, there is such a thing as “healthy obese” and those are the people who are overweight, but are living a healthy lifestyle. This may be hard to believe, because we automatically look at an overweight person as “unhealthy” because of their physical appearance. Yes, arguments like “that’s only 20% of the population of obese people” will arise. 80% of them have health problems, however, further studies should be done to know if obesity is the main cause of them having health problems.

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The Overweight Pandemic: Putting A Price On Unhealthy Foods

October 31st, 2011

Ever heard anyone say “that person has to slash off some pounds, or her health will be greatly affected”? Or much worse, has anyone told you point blank that you should lose weight to reduce the risk of having heart disease or what not? This is the main goal of people who practice healthy living – to keep themselves healthy and to avoid any kind of sickness.

However, according to a study, 20% of obese people are perfectly healthy, so there are some people who view your weight as a symptom of any kind of disease. The overweight pandemic doesn’t necessarily need to be an issue – this topic usually has a discriminating effect, fat shaming and stigma and bad times ensue.

People who stick to their weight loss program wouldn’t bother with this kind of issue, though they would count their votes in. There are scientists who came up with the idea of putting a 10% tax on unhealthy food. Not only that, but they were also proposing to have a better labeling of the foods that’s available for us. Also, they wanted a stricter regulation of how companies would advertise junk food to kids.

Of course, even with these kinds of ideas, personal responsibility would still reign. However, many are also thinking that putting a price on the foods that you shouldn’t be eating regularly isn’t a bad move. So, what’s the best thing to do? Stick with the healthier option – it will definitely give you better benefits.

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The Good And The Bad

October 28th, 2011

You may have heard of bad and good cholesterol from health reviews, or even from people close to you give this one out as a good diet tip. However, do you know the difference between the two? Why is it bad? Why is it good? Here’s a simple differentiation of the two:

BAD CHOLESTEROL

Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) or commonly known as “bad” cholesterol, contains mostly fat with a small percentage of protein. High levels of fat will definitely build up on your artery walls. As a result, you’ll have a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. The desired level of fat would only comprise of 100mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter).

GOOD CHOLESTEROL

High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) or commonly known as “good” cholesterol contains most protein and only a small percentage of fat. It helps to eliminate bad cholesterol from the blood so as not to clog your arteries. The desired level of fat for this kind of cholesterol is greater than 40 mg/dL for men and for women, more than 50 mg/dL for women.

WHEN DOES CHOLESTEROL BECOME “BAD”?

Foods that are high in saturated fats and trans fats has a greater impact on making “bad” cholesterol. Take note of the following foods to know which foods you should consider and not consider in your weight loss program:

Egg yolks, dairy products, fish, poultry, and meats are foods which contain cholesterol. While foods that contain saturated fats are fatty meats, ice cream, whole milk, whole milk cheeses, butter and lard, cream and palm & coconut oils. Foods that contain trans fats are processed foods and fried foods like chips and fries.

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Always Keep Track

October 27th, 2011

After a few hours of working out at the gym, you’d most probably ask yourself how much calories or fat you’ve burned. Unfortunately, most people would get discouraged as soon as they learn that their workout doesn’t show immediate results.

In most weight loss reviews that you’ve encountered, you’ll learn that a combination of exercise and eating the right food will yield good results. However, when our cravings get the best of us, we immediately lose track. So, even if you enhance your diet programs to get better results, if you don’t have the discipline to stick to it and the patience to wait for the changes, you’ll not get the desired results.

Yes, it may be hard to stay on your workout plan, but think of it this way: the main reason to keep track is because it will leave you long-term effects in the future. That is, of course, if you wait. If you continuously eat proper healthy food and diet, and you exercise regularly, it’ll prevent chronic disease; it’ll help alleviate stress and will fight anxiety. If you continuously have proper diet and exercise, it’ll show, because you’ll have great energy, while people who don’t have the right exercise are easily agitated and are more prone to depression.

See, the main point here is to wait for the results, and not give up when you hardly see it immediately. Everyone experiences this, but not everyone gives up that fast. Think of it as an investment – you work hard for it, but it doesn’t show at once. However, after some time, it grows.

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It’s Healthy Snack Time!

October 25th, 2011

Whether you’re at the mall running errands or at the office with a number of meetings in line, you can’t escape the fact that your stomach will sooner or later growl without you noticing it. Once you hear that growling sound, one thing’s for sure – you’re hungry. Without the guilt of over eating, you can eat some of the snacks that we listed, which can be part of your healthy food & diet:

We know that most people today are on the go. However, if time permits, you may want to prepare some snacks that you can bring with you at work or wherever. One thing about healthy living is you should be able to be disciplined enough to eat only enough and of course, eat the right foods.

Here’s a list of healthy snacks that will help get you through stomach growl:

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Most people who has a tight schedule would choose to eat luscious cinnamon rolls, donuts or fries once they feel hungry. Why? It’s one of the easiest snacks to find. However, having a snack that has more nutrients will keep yourself feeling full until you get home and prepare a real meal. Choose to eat something that can keep you full in a healthier way. If drive thru is the only choice you have, then check if they serve fruit and yogurt parfaits, because most fast food restaurants already do.

Wheat Crackers and Cheese

These snacks are easy to find – go to the nearest mini mart and you’ll get some of these. Or even better, stack them up, and bring a single bag of wheat crackers and a small piece of cheese on your purse. It’ll help in satisfying hunger and will also add up to your nutrients needed in a day.

Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

Here we go again with the comfort food. Yes, when we’re on the go, we’re also usually stressed out. Again, what do we want when we’re stressed? Comfort food, isn’t it? Instead of munching on a whole bar of chocolate candy, divert to something such as chocolate-covered pretzels. It’ll definitely satisfy your hunger and your comfort-food cravings too.

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The Best Time To Indulge

October 24th, 2011

After spending 2 hours of non-stop work out at the gym, you suddenly crave for a quarter pounder, large fries and soda. Is it okay to give in with your craving right after an exercise? Well, lo and behold, because the experts have spoken – the best time to indulge is right after an intense workout.

Advantages

In most weight loss reviews that are available, it is highly-advised that you have your “cheat days” – days wherein you can eat whatever you want. According to experts, the best way to do this is right after an intense workout, because your body will be able to take in all the sugars from your snack and will then lead to your muscles rather than storing them in your fat cells.

Controlling Your Weight

We know that controlling your weight is hard. More than that, it is getting your body to take the food that you eat into proper use is the hardest part of every weight loss program. See, once the carbs that you eat hit your bloodstream, you can’t determine where they are directed to go –it may go to your fat cells for storage, or to your muscles for fuel. Having your food directed to your muscles is the best route, though making it follow that path isn’t easy.

Post-Exercise

Your muscles absorb more carbohydrates and sugar than other areas of the body after you exercise. This process is automatic, because the muscles needs the extra energy to recharge, and of course to recover from your workout.

Disadvantages

Just like any other good thing, this case has a disadvantage too –overindulgence. Remember that after a hard-core work out you need to refuel and recharge your body as fast as possible.

However, you need to be time sensitive, since your post-exercise recovery is time sensitive too. Overindulging will make you slow down your recovery process in different ways: digestion & priority – either way, you don’t want this to happen to you.

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