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Weight loss and most common mistakes you make

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

by Elena Diachenko

Have you noticed how much fatter people have gotten since more “weight loss” and “diet” foods have been put out on the market? Well, I assure you it’s no coincidence. Processed Foods can truly be considered “Non Foods” since they resemble more of a science experiment than they do real food.

1.To make differentiating between healthy natural food vs. non foods, just stay away from anything that contains ingredients on a label that you can’t pronounce. If the ingredients list to your favourite cereal is more complicated than your college organic chemistry final, chances are you should stay away from it at all costs. These chemicals are all toxins to your body (just as artificial sweeteners are) and your liver becomes extremely overwhelmed trying to rid your body of these harmful toxins. Why is this important in your efforts to lose fat? Well, the other job of your liver is to burn body fat and if it is too busy ridding you of toxic overload, it has no time (or energy) to get rid of your unwanted fat.

2.Are you Training for Sumo Wrestling? Sumo wrestlers make a concerted effort to get fat for their sport. So if your number one goal was to GET FAT this is exactly what you could do: – Skip breakfast and eat very little all day long – Eat the bulk of your caloric intake in a large heavy meal, filled with complex carbohydrates in the evening – Go to bed after eating this heavy meal. That’s it. This strategy has been working for sumo wrestlers for years. And you know who else it is working for? The 130 million people who are overweight or obese. You must develop the habit of eating frequent meals all day long to develop the kind of warp speed metabolism that is going to allow you to get lean and stay lean (no sense in getting there without being able to maintain it right?) Eat 5-7 well portioned meals each day and you will see your body burn fat faster than you can say “sumo wrestler.”

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Natural Weight Loss is Effective

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

author: Daniel Patterson

With so many different products and magic weight loss pills on the market, many people seem to be turning away from the standard, tried and proven methods of losing weight. And the enticement is very real! While many of the diet and weight loss supplements on the market can be very effective aids in losing weight, they should not be the focus of a weight loss mentality or program. So let’s get back to the basics.

With so many different products and magic weight loss pills on the market, many people seem to be turning away from the standard, tried and proven methods of losing weight. And the enticement is very real! Who wouldn’t love to just pop a pill, not change anything in their lifestyle, and lose 10 pounds a week? While many of the diet and weight loss supplements on the market can be very effective aids in losing weight, they should not be the focus of a weight loss mentality or program. So let’s get back to the basics.

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Best Fat Burning Foods

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

author: Jared Wash

These superior fat burning foods are recommended by Tom Venuto and have some of the best nutrition value while keeping you fuller to cut down on the calories you normally consume.

Make sure that you get a variety of foods into your diet as these should only be a foundation of healthy eating foods. So here are the leading ten healthiest fat burning foods you can eat for weight loss.

1) Oatmeal

If you had to eat one and only one type of complex carbohydrate to burn fat than oatmeal should become your #1 choice for losing weight. Oatmeal is practically the only complex carbohydrate source bodybuilders and fitness professionals eat when they are burning fat for their competition.

Even though it is a starchy carbohydrate, oatmeal has an excellent balance of carbs, proteins, and fats in it as a half of cup has 3 grams of fats, 27 grams of carbs, and 5 grams of protein. With the combinations of macro nutrients, oatmeal is a healthy choice for its low glycemic rate for slow digestion.

2) Yams (or sweet potatoes)

The second best choice for eating healthy with starchy carbohydrates is yams and sweet potatoes. They are all-natural, low in calories, and with a high nutrient value, it has them being an excellent selection for a fat burning food.

With a low glycemic index having it keeping you fuller longer and digestion slower explains why fitness professionals recommend it for losing weight.

3) 100% Whole Wheat and Whole Grain Products

As it is recommended in all the food pyramids, breads and grains should be a huge part in eating healthy but the rule is they must be 100% whole grain and whole wheat. If you consume white bread then kiss your fat burning goals goodbye as white bread is one of the worst things you can put in your body.

When your goal is weight loss and burning fat keep the focus on breads and grains to a minimum while also only consuming only 100% whole grain and whole wheat.

4) Green Vegetables

Fibrous carbs are the #1 choice for burning fat with carbohydrates. Just think of green vegetables as having very little calories with a huge amount of nutritionist value. If you want to lose weight than focus on eating green vegetables with lean protein and your body will turn into a fat burning machine.

5) Fresh Fruit

Whole and fresh fruits are filled with vitamins that will keep you healthy, energized and burning fat all day long. Most fruits are low in calories, carbs, and high in fiber that makes them a fantastic choice for developing a lean and toned body.

6) Skin Milk and Nonfat Dairy Products

Dairy products are great for weight loss when they are nonfat or skin as others can be every dense in fat and calories. Dairy products have a combination of proteins and carbohydrates that makes them an excellent choice for implementing them into your weight loss eating program.

Stick with lean and nonfat products to keep the calories low and the nutrition value high making them a healthier choice for burning fat and eating healthy.

7) Chicken and Turkey Breast

Chicken and turkey I believe are the number one selection for protein in ones diet. By removing the skin and eating the white meat keeps it consisting of mostly protein for filling you up and eating less at the same time. Whatever way you cook them stay away from frying as that can turn an extremely healthy food into a dieter’s nightmare.

8) Egg Whites

4 to 6 grams of protein, zero carbs, and zero fats makes egg whites a dieter’s life that much easier. Eggs whites are super-high quality protein but when eating the yoke becomes a habit, say hello to higher cholesterol levels and about 50 more calories that will just go to fat. Keep egg whites a healthy option for you by only eating the white part and putting the yokes in the trash.

9) Fish

Eating a variety of proteins is one of the things complained about the most as many bodybuilders and fitness professionals stick to only eggs, tune, and chicken. By implementing different kinds of fish you are giving yourself a variety of sources of protein to burn fat and lean out your body.

Also add in seafood like shrimp, crab, lobster, mussels, etc. as these all are great sources of protein that are low in fat.

10) Lean Red Meats

Finding good sources of lean red meats can become a struggle but they have many benefits like being high in protein, B-12. iron and creatine. By keeping our portion sizes small and choosing the leaner red meats it can also be a great food source for burning fat and weight loss.

These 10 fat burning foods are not the only foods good for healthy nutrition and weight loss but should help you start a foundation on what foods are good for eating healthy.

Jared Wash is an author with certifications by ACSM, NESTA, and ISSA in personal trainer, nutritionist, and online fitness coach. His mission with top weight loss site is to guide people away from false lies and myths in the fitness industry while focusing on true health and weight loss methods.

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Water and Weight Loss

Monday, April 7th, 2008

author: James English

Our bodies are made up almost entirely of water trapped between fragile cell walls. Drinking water does wondrous things for our bodies such as maintaining an optimum level of hydration, assists in flushing out toxins to cleanse the body, keeps us cool, keeps joints working and also helps in aiding our digestive processes.

For an average adult 2 liters is the minimum recommended amount of water to be consumed daily. Our bodies use this water to also do a number of other things including sweating, urinating and is required for nearly every chemical reaction which takes place in the body. If this water is not replenished during the day, the body can become dehydrated which can affect how the body functions. If you’re dieting you can cut back on food, but never cut back on water.

Like hundreds of bodily functions a person’s metabolism is also dependent on water to enable to work correctly. If there is not enough water present, the body will have difficulty breaking down food and converting this food into useable energy will slow dramatically, which means that fewer calories will be burnt throughout the day resulting in limited weight loss. As the metabolism slows, weight loss will also slow, also exercising will become less effective because the bodies energy levels will diminish.

Water also aids in digestion

Water has another important role and that is in the process of digestion and the elimination of residue from the body. If enough water is not drunk your body will pose a high risk to constipation and related problems of the intestines. Poor digestion means poor energy levels. This will require your body to need more food, making you feel hungry which can lead to overeating. This can then lead to weight gain. When dehydrated the body send out “fake” hunger pains, this can tempt you to break your diet and reach for the foods that you shouldn’t.

Water is also a good “filler”. If you are trying to limit the amount of food you are consuming, aim to drink a tall glass of water around half an hour before every main meal, this will help your body to feel that the stomach is not empty causing you to eat less.

To Lose Weight Fast, Don’t Forget to Drink Water!

In order to gain all the benefits of staying hydrated and drinking ample water, you need to spread out the intake over the entire day. Downing 2 liters of water in one sitting will not be sufficient as the body can only digest approx 1 glass of water an hour.

This excess water will simply be flushed through the system too quickly and will not be used by the body. If you get tired of the same old taste of water you can substitute for a tea, perhaps a green tea.

Water is important for overall health and also weight loss. So next time you feel a little hungry reach for the glass of water and keep yourself hydrated and healthy.


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