I’m Obese, You’re Obese…

Obesity
I love all the news reports that we are continually assaulted with showing a nameless faceless person walking around with some extra junk in the trunk. America is facing an obesity epidemic!!! Listen, I know we as Americans are addicted to the junk food and we have a lot to learn from the rest of the world about calorie intake and exercise. I’ve struggled with my weight for years. I lost 50 pounds in 2002 and have slowly put 30 of it back on. Last week some guys at work decided to form a group called the “Fat Boyz” and work toward a goal of losing 5% of our body weight in six weeks and 10% in 18 weeks. Today was my first weigh in and I was down 4 pounds in a week. I’m proud of that, and I hope to keep it going. I’d like to lose about 20 pounds or so. But here’s what really gets me irritated. The BMI, (Body Mass Index) appears to be the tool that everyone is using to determine one’s relative health. You can calculate yours at sites like this.

You’ll notice that there are only 2 considerations - height and weight. There’s a disclaimer that if you’re muscular or athletic it may not apply, blah, blah, blah. But there is another factor that just seems blatantly ignored. Where is the dropdown menu that asks you if you are an “M” or an “F”? My wife and I are the same height. Apparently we are supposed to weigh the same. Jen has always maintained a healthy weight, but shortly after her pregnancy she was toward the higher end of the “normal” range and felt like she needed to lose weight. When I lost my 50 pounds in 2002, I was still considered 2 pounds overweight, but was in a 32 inch belt and wearing medium T-shirts. To reach the lower end of the “healthy” weight range I could have dropped another 43 pounds, at which point I think I would have needed to keep lead weights in my 24 inch jeans to keep from blowing away.

This group of guys trying to lose weight is even further evidence that the BMI calculator “healthy” weight ranges applies to females and needs an adjustment to be applicable to males. With all work clothes on (I specify this because I am right on the border and a lack of clothing would change my status) 12 of the 13 guys in our contest weighed in classified as “obese” for their height. If you were to look at the 13 of us I guarantee you would not classify more than 2 as obese. Listen, most of us could stand to lose a few pounds. But the next time you hear the sky is falling warnings about how 60% of the population is obese, take it with a grain of salt. We may not all be quite the tub o’ lards we’re labeled as. Maybe more like bowls of margarine. ***

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Fighting Obesity: The Role of Behavior, Biology and Bad Choices
If you’re carrying around extra flab, the good news is that in times of famine you would have had a good chance of survival. That’s because fat is energy and the body conveniently packs it away in cells called adipocytes so that a ready supply is always available. Of course, today, not only is there little chance of famine in the Western world, but food is everywhere. And since the body is hardwired to be thrifty, it keeps on doing what it does best—storing all the extra calories that you consume.

The fat has nowhere to go but around your waist, on your hips, beneath your chin, on your arms—wherever you have fat depots. Some people have many fat cells that are moderately packed with fat. Others have fewer fat cells that are stuffed to the brim. And, if the body runs out of closet space, it can create new fat cells to store the extra. Having too much fat, especially around the belly, is a liability in today’s sedentary world and is associated with a variety of health risks.

Are You Fat?
When a person weighs more than what is considered average for their height and age, they are overweight. This is typically measured on a scale. But scale weight can be misleading because it does not assess body fat or how tall you are—both of which can affect whether your weight is healthy or not. When a person has a significant amount of excess body fat, they are considered obese. This is best measured in a lab (the body fat scales you can buy in the store are not highly accurate). For research purposes, a simple equation that factors in both body weight and height is often used.

This is the body mass index (BMI). People with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight. Those with a BMI of 30 and above are considered obese. A woman who is 5-foot-5, for example, would be overweight if she weighs more than 150 pounds. She would be obese if she weighed more than 180 pounds. A man who is 5-foot-11 is considered overweight if he weighs over 179 pounds and obese if over 215 pounds. (The 25- to 30-pound range for each BMI category was determined because fat-related health risks were seen to increase at those increments.) You can calculate your BMI here. BMIs aren’t a perfect measure of fatness, though. Fit people tend to have more muscle mass and they may weigh more even though they are quite lean. For example, a highly athletic man may seem overweight according to a BMI scale, when in fact he is a healthy weight.

No matter what a person’s BMI is, fat people tend to fit into one of five categories:

The Staying-Fat are those who are overweight and know it, yet they either don’t care or they have given up trying to fight it. The Yo-Yo’ers are those people are overweight and who try and do lose weight, usually through dieting. But then they gain it back again—often accruing more fat with each cycle of weight loss. The Finally-Not-Fat are those who diligently work at controlling their weight. Once they lose it, they manage to keep most of it off. These are known as successful losers or weight-loss maintainers. But even though they now may be thin—or at least thinner—they may always have a fat person’s physiology. So, their responses to diet and exercise may be different than those of an always-lean person of the same height and weight.

The Blindly Fat are those who are overweight or even obese, but don’t think that it’s a problem and so aren’t currently trying to lose weight. These people either don’t think or don’t admit to carrying extra fat. One recent study found that adult participants who were clinically obese tended to have a rosy perception of their weight status: 85 percent did not consider themselves to be obese.

The Feeling Fat are those who are not overweight and may even be lean. Yet they see themselves as fat—they want to lose an extra five or 10 pounds or they have bulges in certain places that they’d like to whittle down. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that nearly a quarter of women and 6 percent of men of normal weight are trying to shed pounds. It’s a good idea to recognize which category describes you, because understanding your perceptions and behaviors can help you figure out the most effective way to get your weight under control.

Although skinny people sometimes attribute fatness to laziness, it’s not so simple. There are plenty of thin, lazy people who eat poorly and get no exercise. The reason that some people become fat is a complex interaction between who they are and how they live. Your genes absolutely play a role. If you have one parent who is fat, your risk is increased. If both parents are fat, your risk is increased even more. Researchers estimate that as much of 60 percent of obesity risk is genetic. So far over 600 genes and chromosomal regions have been linked with human obesity, but more are being decoded all the time. Still, we do know that for most people, there are many factors involved and it’s not genes alone that determine obesity. Although you may share DNA with your parents, you may also share lifestyle behaviors that encourage you to be—and keep you—fat.

One just needs to look at what’s happening in the U.S. for proof. The human genome has not changed in the past two decades, but obesity levels have dramatically increased in this country during that time. What has changed is the way that people live: The environment is obesigenic, or, rather, it helps to make you fat. All the junky fast food, calorie-filled drinks, huge portions and couch-potato, car-driving, desk-working living have triggered those who are prone to it to become obese. In another environment where famine was a reality, these people might have lived the longest. But in this modern setting, they may end up with heart disease, diabetes and other conditions that result from carrying too much fat. If you are fat, you may not have control over whether you are susceptible to packing on extra weight, but you do have control over how much weight you gain.

What Keeps You Fat
In this obesigenic environment, everyone is prone to weight gain, even lean people. They may not become obese, but they can easily gain one or two pounds a year so that from ages 20 to 50 they may have gradually gained 30 or more pounds. The first study ever to assess the long-term risk of weight gain was done on 4,000 white adults who were part of the well-known Framingham Study. Over a 30-year period, researchers found that 90 percent of the men and 70 percent of the women became overweight and 33 percent became obese. A large majority went from being overweight to obese in just a four-year period. That quick transition suggests that lifestyle behaviors—what you eat, how you active you are—are behind the rapid rise. The good news is that you can live a leaner lifestyle. It’s not always easy, but it can be done.

It is easier to gain weight than to lose it, and it is easier to lose it than to keep it off. Fat-prone folks may have an even easier time gaining and an even harder time losing—and maintaining that loss—than lean people. Individual biological differences are the culprit.
For example, hormones, neurotransmitters and other physiological factors may be secreted in different amounts or at different times than in a lean person—and this can affect all aspects of eating and activity.
For example, you might have a faster release of the hormone that makes you hungry. Or you may have a higher threshold of food intake before factors that trigger satiety kick in, which means you may feel less full from the same-sized meal as someone else. Or, pictures of food in a TV commercial might spark a craving that prompts you to seek out something to eat, whereas a lean person might not have that same mental response.

How active you tend to be may also be dictated by biological factors. You may be less prone to fidgeting and more inclined to sit throughout the day. You may experience fewer sensations of pleasure and enjoyment from, say, riding a bike than a regular exerciser would. (And that can affect how easy it is for you to stick to a fitness regimen.) If you do diet and lose weight, you may trigger a biochemical surge that spikes your appetite more than normal, which means you’ll need to exert tough love on yourself to fight the urge to gorge.
You might not even have to eat more for your body to be predisposed to storing more fat than another person. These sorts of internal processes mean that, as a fat person, you may not be on level ground with an always-lean person. And you may have to work harder to keep your weight under control. But you can do it, and you can make it easier by working smarter. The first step is understanding your status, your limitations and the obstacles you may face.

How Weight Loss Works
Weight gain comes from eating more energy than you expend. It’s as simple as that. In theory, eating 3,500 more calories than your body burns up will lead to a gain of one pound of fat. But in reality, a calorie may not be the same for every body. Genetic and biological factors may influence the amount of weight lost from dieting as well as weight gained from overeating. In one study, twins were overfed 1,000 calories per day for almost three months. Researchers expected that the weight gain across all the participants would be roughly the same. And it was very similar between each pair of twins, as was the amount of abdominal fat they gained and where the fat was distributed. But across pairs the results were strikingly different: From the same amount of overeating, the weight gain ranged from 10 pounds to 30 pounds.

Some studies have showed that dieting doesn’t result in much weight loss for some people. And for some severely obese people, a lifetime of endless diets may trigger fat-preservation mechanisms to kick in harder, making these people gain more and more as they continue to fight to lose it. If you’ve followed a yo-yo pattern, then going on a drastic diet may not be the smartest approach for you long term.

Going for the Quick Fix
So, if diets don’t always work, wouldn’t a pharmaceutical option be foolproof? Many people are tempted by the lure of popping a pill and watching the weight melt off. Unfortunately, it isn’t that easy. Of the many diet drugs that have been developed in the past 50 years, only two are currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for long-term use. That’s because many weight-loss drugs that have been used over the years have been found to be ineffective or have serious side effects.
Even those that are currently on the market may not be as good as they sound. For example, sibutramine (Meridia) does suppress your appetite, but it can raise your blood pressure. And orlistat (Xenical) blocks the absorption of some of the fat that you eat, but you can also get a side effect called “dumping” where you have, um, uncontrolled bowel movements.

What most people don’t realize is that even the best diet drugs are not really that good. A drug is considered to be effective if you lose 5 percent of your body weight in six months. So if you weigh 250 pounds and lose 15 in six months, or about two pounds per month, the drug “works.” Weight loss may be quicker in the first few months from a drug, but like other approaches, the weight loss plateaus and long term, after two or even three years on a drug, the results are not much better than if someone had stuck to healthy eating and become more active. The clincher, to help the drugs work you’re expected to eat better and exercise. So, why pop a pill and risk unpleasant side effects? From my perspective, the result is no better and potentially worse.

Herbal supplements are even riskier. They are completely unregulated and taking them is like volunteering to play guinea pig. Infomercials sound believable. But notice that all supplements advocate improving your eating and exercise habits along with taking the pill. So if you see results, is it from the magic ingredient or the fact that you improved your lifestyle?

The Weight-Loss Secret
The bottom line to slimming down is to improve the way you live. You may have to fight hard and relearn old habits to protect yourself in this fat-promoting world we live in. But you can do it. And I will help you. In the next installment of this four-part series, I will explain how to psych yourself up to win the battle of the bulge. ***

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by Martica Heaner, M.A., M.Ed.
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How Can I be ‘Officially’ Fat if I’m Healthy, Fit and Lean?

Q. According to the BMI chart, I’m officially overweight with a score of 27. But I’m only 200 pounds at 6 feet tall. I run five times a week, do calisthenics three times a week and feel great. I would need to drop 15 more pounds just to be considered normal weight. Is there something off about this system?
A. Scientists need ways to measure what they study in order to make objective comparisons. The Body Mass Index is a tool to estimate how fat a person is. A person with a BMI of 25 or above is considered overweight; a BMI of 30 and above is considered obese.

The average person tends to jump on a scale and use their weight as a gauge of their fatness. BMI tends to be more precise than just considering body weight alone because a person’s height makes a difference. Being 185 pounds, for example doesn’t say much unless you know more about the person’s shape. A person who is 5-foot-3 and 185 pounds, for example, is overweight and probably has health risks associated with their extra body fat. But a person who is 6-foot-3 and 185 may be underweight and therefore be less prone to obesity-related health problems.

The best way to gauge a person’s level of fatness is to measure it directly, such as when using lab equipment such as underwater scales, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and other methods. But these methods require pricey equipment and experienced lab technicians. Plus, some studies are so large, involving thousands of subjects, that it’s not practical to obtain this information.

So researchers who have studied obesity or the health risks associated with being fat often use the BMI as an indicator of excess body fat because it’s convenient and gives a better picture than just taking body weight alone. Because the only data that is needed to determine a person’s BMI is their height and weight, and this can be measured directly—or even relayed verbally by a study participant in a telephone interview—it’s a measure that’s often used, especially in large-scale, epidemiological studies. Links can easily be made between the BMI and eating habits or health risks of, say, 50,000 people who are surveyed.

The BMI works well for research purposes, but doesn’t necessarily translate precisely to the individual. Unfortunately, it tends to convey that people that exercise regularly, for example, are overweight, when they are not actually overfat. A fit person tends to have more muscle, so their body weight is a reflection of body fat as well as muscle and other lean tissue.

Since the problem with being overfat is that health risks are increased, a BMI in the overweight range is probably not a negative indicator for a fit person. Regular exercise, low body fat and increased muscle mass are all factors that tend to outweigh any health risks suggested by a higher BMI.

In other words, if you know you are fit, not fat, you don’t need to worry about your BMI. But the Centers for Disease Control (website) points out that those with a BMI in the obese range (higher than 30) do tend to be overfat, even if they are fit. So, this may increase disease risk—although research does show that being fit and fat is still healthier than being thin and unfit. ***

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By Martica Heaner, M.A., M.Ed., for MSN Health & Fitness
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The MedifastDiet Solution
Could the MedifastDiet be a solution to a problem that is not really your fault? I know you've probably tried every diet known to man only to find the weight comes back plus more extra baggage? Believe me...I know your frustration, because I've been there too!

Everyone knows that obesity is unhealthy and even dangerous. We all know the physical, psychological and financial effects being overweight can create. If this is you, then you need to keep reading. You may ask what's so special about Medifast? First of all Medifast is clinically proven and developed by doctors. Then, there is the fact that Medi Fast never leaves you feeling hungry and there is no counting calories fat or carbs. And not only that the shakes and bars will fit into the busiest of schedules.

Is It Really Your Fault?
Okay, so we've got a country that is two thirds obese from overeating, although many are trying to change those statistics. The struggle with most Americans shedding pounds hasn't happened because we are unmotivated or uneducated. We spend billions on weight reduction products and there are more dietitians and bariatric doctors than ever before. Why are we are still losing the battle of the bulge?

Did you know that both food industry leaders and politicians have made sure that there is a surplus of unhealthy foods packed with sugar, high fat and cholesterol. The average American consumes a half pound of sugar per day and most of us don't even know it. The snack, soft drink and fast food industries are mostly to blame. They make the food taste so good that we don't stop to think about what is in it.

Are They Trying To Trick Us?
The trick they use to keep you coming back for more is to use high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and it is used in nearly everything now. This toxic potion now represents more than 40% of caloric sweeteners and is the only sweetener used in non-diet soft drinks. The secret is that high fructose corn syrup doesn't do a good job of telling your brain when you are full, so you end up eating more without ever feeling full.

Another problem is the portion sizes which have been increasing just like our waist line since the 1970's. Faced with these odds sometimes makes a person want to give up and eat a whole chocolate cake! But don't worry! The MedifastDiet has a plan to get the weight off, keep it off and be there for you every step of the way! ***

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by Jason Draper
The author, Jason Draper, has written extensively on the MedifastDiet and is the senior editor for
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Lose 10 pounds in 3 days
We have all heard of the word dieting. While most diets are created for the sole reason to help a person lose weight, you will have to look for one that fits your lifestyle. To help you choose a diet program that you can adhere to without huge difficulty, decide what your expectations are and make sure you are willing to stick with it.

There are diet programs that can help you lose 10 pounds in 3 days, which is a common goal for many people. The lose 10 pounds in 3 days diet in general will claim that you can lose 10 pounds of unwanted body fat simply by sticking to the diet plan outlined for you. You should be aware though, that you will in all likelihood regain the weight that you have lost if you do not put a lot of effort into losing weight after this period.

There are also other health concerns that you might want to investigate before jumping into your lose 10 pounds in 3 days program. A good technique to find the right 3 day diet program for you is to decide which areas of your body need to be reworked or reshaped, such as your tummy, thighs, hips, etc. The best place to find some of these lose 10 pounds in 3 days diet programs is on the internet. Try searching for diets that focus more on areas that you know need improvement.

You will find a wide selection of free diet programs to try out. Pay close attention to the different foods that you can eat in the diet so you do lose 10 pounds in 3 days. You should also see if these diet programs from the internet give you advice about maintaining your weight once your lose 10 pounds in 3 days diet is over. Then you can continue and lose more weight over the long term, and develop healthier eating habits and lifestyle changes.

Some of these rapid weight loss plans state that you can lose lots of weight fast by eating only certain types of fresh fruits and vegetables. You can easily make meals totally out of vegetables, and fruits are a great replacement for breakfast and lunch, or good for a snack.

There are many ways to prepare these into more appealing dishes. Be careful when you are cooking not to add ingredients that will promote fat to enter your body. High fat ingredients are generally associated with better taste, but there are many low fat alternatives that also give better flavor. As a rule of thumb, the simpler and more natural, the better.

With some diets, they will recommend that you eat or drink only a few selected items. The portion sizes are also severely restricted. However to lose 10 pounds in 3 days, this is a necessity. There are some diets that you many not even be allowed to eat and type of solid food. Instead you are to drink only certain types of fluids as these are low in calories. While this can be effective to lose 10 pounds in 3 days, it is not healthy to continue this over the long term. Always consult a doctor or nutritionist before starting a longer term weight loss plan.

The main thing to remember is that if you are strict in following a lose 10 pounds in 3 days diet, you will have a huge chance to see yourself losing this weight. It's a great stepping stone to get yourself motivated to find a new diet to help you lead a healthier lifestyle and lose more weight over the long term. Good luck! ***

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by Leah Watson
Leah Watson has just finished writing her first E-book entitled Weight Loss for the Busy Woman. Please visit her site and sign up for her free 5-day e-course for more info, or visit Rapid Weight Loss Tips for more weight loss articles.
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Are You Truly Motivated To Lose Weight... Or Is It Just A
Does this sound familiar?
You gain weight, you hate the way you look, you feel dreadful, your clothes don't fit... it's time to diet. So you hear about the new super diet and you get all excited and try that. You feel hungry all the time on the diet so you pretty soon fall off the wagon... but then... to your dismay... you put on more than you lost.!

And the cycle repeats!
You just don't believe it can happen for you so you've pretty much given up on ever losing that weight. It's just too hard and it never sticks. What will it take to change that thinking?

Here's the secret!
You have to know how you want to look, why you're doing it and what you're willing to do to make it happen. We can cure your carbohydrate craving in five days or less! I can show you a weight loss plan that is remarkably simple, has demonstrated success, most people lose weight on it, the meal replacements taste delicious and you never go hungry.

It's a science based plan designed by one of the top cellular nutrition experts in the world. All of it's claims can be verified. And on top of that it only costs as much as eating at McDonald's. Just click my link below if you want to know more. But here's the thing... will you do that, and if not, what's holding you back?

This is the test right here!
How much do you really want to lose that weight? You were searching the internet and found this article. You've read this far so you're still interested.
But will you take action? Is it the money? This is one of the most economical plans you will find. How much is your life and happiness worth? What are you looking for in terms of losing that weight? You can't just lie down and have it vanish. If you starve yourself you'll probably die.

So what's the solution that will work for you?
Why were you searching the internet for weight loss ideas and why are you reading this article. Why do you want to lose weight? Can you write that down? Is it your health... shortness of breath... how you look... the discomfort of tight clothing... the pain in your knees when you walk? Or are you just 10 or 20 pounds overweight as a result of all those summer barbecues and want to look good for Xmas?

Is there someone special you want to attract? Or do you just want to feel more attractive?

Whatever it is... write it down!
Now here is the real secret. How will you feel when you get the result you are looking for... the new liberated you? This is where your real motivation lies... how will it make you feel to finally succeed and bring out the new slim you? Get in touch with that feeling. This is what will cause you to spring into action and take another chance. This is what will keep you going.

"How will it feel when you're slim again?"
So... what are you willing to give up to have that result?

Are you willing to go through a little discomfort for a day or two until we get those carbohydrate cravings under control for you? Will you put your health at risk and go to McDonald's again or will you spend that money on a program that can literally change your life?
If you would like to know how to make this happen then I can help. ***

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by Jim Keayes
I have recently written a book entitled "Lose Weight - Never Go Hungry" which lays out a plan for overcoming carbohydrate addiction.
You can download it FREE here: http://www.loseweightnevergohungry.com/book
Jim Keayes is an expert Internet and Network Marketer with many years of successful experience. He has a lifetime involvement in healthy living and nutrition. He coaches worldwide.
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Fitness Expert

There's nothing like doing a bodyweight workout circuit of prisoner squats, decline pushups, reverse lunges, inverted rows, bulgarian split squats, and spiderman pushups at home to build muscle and burn fat. Heck, you can get your entire workout done in the time it takes to drive to most gyms!

Here are 11 reasons why bodyweight training is best!

1. There is nothing like bodyweight exercises to boost confidence, motivation, and improve your athleticism.
2. Bodyweight workouts can be done anywhere - no equipment needed.
3. Improves your strength and gives you bragging rights for chin-up and push-up challenges.
4. Bodyweight exercises increase strength, endurance and flexibility in your entire body.
5. Bodyweight strength training and interval training help burn fat fast.
6. Helps improve strength in the back of the body - an area totally neglected in most weight programs.
7. A full body workout in 30 minutes or less. It all depends on how fast you want to move through the workout.
8. Great for men and women.
9. You can enjoy the last few weeks of the summer, training outside.
10. It's great if you are in jail, stuck at the office, or the in-laws.
11. As one client said, "This allows a change from the free weight workout and also can be used as a convenience for those traveling or maybe have not purchased a set of weights or machine for home to get an excellent workout."

BONUS TIP!
As another client said, "I think a bodyweight workout would be a great idea especially for when people travel. I don't know about most folks but I just don't have the time or desire to try to find a gym while I'm vacation or traveling for business. I use bands and bodyweight exercises in my hotel room. Since most hotels seem to have a treadmill, I use that for cardio or interval workouts. So, a bodyweight program would be totally portable and leave no room for excuses."

Here's another quickie circuit that will burn calories, again, in the comfort of your own home.
Y-Squat (15 reps) Close-grip Pushup (12 reps) Prisoner Forward Lunge (8 reps per side) Mountain Climber (12 reps per side) Jumping Jacks (60 reps)

Whew!
Invigorating, and bodysculpting! Bodyweight workouts burn fat and build muscle - fast! ***

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by Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, M.Sc., is a Strength & Conditioning coach in Toronto, author of Turbulence Training, a contributing author to Men's Health and Women's Health magazines, and a member of the Training Advisory Board for Maximum Fitness and Oxygen magazines.
Craig's fat loss, muscle-building website www.TurbulenceTraining.com features his best-selling Turbulence Training for Fat Loss program and www.TTmembers.com offers access to all of Cra
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Awaken Your Weight Loss Potential - How To Experience Amazing Weight Loss Results Right Now and Achieve Any Goal!
We have heard many "experts" try to explain away the lack of weight loss results with phrases like...
1. "You're not trying hard enough..."
2. "You must become more disciplined..."

But aside from these explanations, are there any deeper reasons why you just can't seem to reach your weight loss goal? Allow me to present a slight variation to the idea that someone would sabotage their weight loss in order to avoid dealing with underlying emotional issues, as many do. The variation goes like this...Perhaps it is not the emotional problem that keeps people "hanging on" as much as the habits that have produced their overweight situation have BECOME A PART OF WHO THEY ARE. Could there really be some truth to the old saying "we become the habits we keep"?

Is it not true that each and every one of us adopts self defeating habits throughout the years that become so ingrained into our identities that, although we know they are cheating us out of a better life, we can't fully bring ourselves to give them up? Or somewhere deep inside ourselves we don't fully WANT to give them up...? A prime example of this is having that huge bowl of chocolate ice cream before you go to bed. You know that you shouldn't do it, but it tastes so good, it makes you feel great and you HAVE DONE IT FOR SO LONG that it becomes a tough habit to break. It becomes such an emotionally stimulating experience that somewhere deep inside, perhaps without even realizing it, you don't want to let go...It becomes a part of who you are!

I realize that many people have not made it to this point in the article simply because they think these ideas are crazy, but if you have made it this far you are probably wondering..."How do I break the self defeating habits?" Science has shown that the more you choose against any self defeating habit the weaker it gets. Your nervous system actually begins to crave it less!

Begin today to choose against your bad eating habits and lifestyle choices and adopt a much more empowering alternative...Envision yourself fitting into those jeans or that bikini you always wanted to wear. At first, it may seem like a challenge. However, do it enough and you will begin to create a new, empowering habit. These empowering habits can produce amazing weight loss results. After all, if your bad habits have produced your current situation...Why can't your empowering habits produce something far greater? The new you! ***

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by Jason Clemens
Jason Clemens is a leading weight loss and nutrition expert. "Learn how you can experience amazing weight loss results the healthy way?" Visit naturally-lose-weight-fast.com
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10 Tips for a Healthy Weekend
Many a diet has been ruined on a weekend. Our weekends are usually less structured than a week day. We have more free time (to sit in front of the TV with a bag of chips) and more temptations (in the form of Aunt Betty's famous chocolate chip cookies). But with a little planning, it's easy to stick to your diet throughout the weekend. Check out the tips below.

10 Tips for a Healthy Weekend

1. Get outside and get moving.
The weekend is the perfect time to go outside and do something fun. Make a date with your friends and family to go to the beach, hike through the woods, or play a game of kickball.

2. Try a new recipe.
Take some time to dust off those old cookbooks and pick out a recipe that you've always wanted to try but never had the time to make. You might find a new favorite healthy dish!

3. Keep your water bottle with you.
Studies show that we should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. This includes the weekend! if you always have your water bottle handy, then you'll be less likely to purchase a sugary soda when you are out and about.

4. Watch your alcohol.
The calories in alcoholic beverages can add up pretty quickly...especially if you're the type of person who likes fruity mixed drinks. If you must drink alcohol, try to stick with either a red wine or a clear liquor mixed with non-caloric beverages (club soda, water, diet cola).

5. Read a healthy article or book.
By reading articles or books about healthy living on the weekend, healthy thoughts will be at the forefront of your mind and you'll be less likely to make bad choices.

6. Park far away.
If you're going out shopping, park as far away from the store as you can. This will help you to get a bit more exercise in.

7. Plan for a treat.
Going to a birthday party and want some cake? Having pizza and movie night with your sweetie? If you make lower calorie food choices during the rest of the day, then these types of treats won't completely sabotage your diet.

8. Keep your mind and hands busy.
Many of us reach for food when we are bored or watching TV. If you take up a hobby which uses your hands, you'll be less likely to fill your hands with snacks.

9. Double your exercise time.
Since we tend to have more free time on weekend, super-charge your workout by doubling your usual time. You'll burn more calories which will help counter any less than healthy choices you make.

10. Set goals for the week.
It's always a good idea to spend some time on the weekend planning and setting your goals for the week ahead. If you have set some healthy goals for the week, then you won't want to ruin them during the weekend.

By following these tips, you'll be more likely to stick to your healthy habits and achieve the success that you are looking for. ***

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by Shannon Tani
Shannon Tani is a former fattie, who weighed over 220lbs. She has currently lost over 70lbs. One day she realized that people would rather hear dieting advice from someone who's "been there, done that" than a boring old doctor who's never been fat a day in his life. So she started the website Better Off Fat to share her experiences and ideas.
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The 3 Best and Easy Ab Exercises
I would like to tell you about some easy options that work your entire body while also working your abs,they are metabolism-boosting high intensity workouts . This is an example of one of my favorite ab workouts that doesn't include any direct ab exercises at all,it is in 3 parts and should be done by alternating between the 3 exercises

A good rep scheme to use with this could be 3-4 sets of 8 reps for each exercise, or more sets for less reps, such as 5 sets of 5 reps of each exercise. Mountain climbers can be done for a time interval (such as 30 seconds) instead of "reps".

1.. Renegade Dumbbell Rows This is done starting in a pushup position with the hands on 2 dumbbells. You then row one dumbbell up while stabilizing your body with the other arm. Bring the dumbbell back to the ground and alternate the rowing arm while stabilizing with the opposite arm. This stabilizing effect during the rows creates incredible work for your entire midsection core area.. You'll feel it in the abs!

2. Front Squats with Barbell These are similar to back squats, however with the barbell in front of your body on the front of your shoulders instead of resting on the upper back as in back squats. You stabilize the barbell on your shoulders by crossing your arms and pushing your fists into the bar against your shoulders while keeping your elbows out in front of the body.Front squats require extreme stabilization strength from the abs due to the barbell weight being shifted to the front of the body instead of the back.Youn will really feel this one in the abs even thoughit is mostley a leg exercise. This takes a little practice at first, so you will want to seek a professional trainer at your gym to help you with the form

3. Mountain Climbers on Floor This is done by starting in a pushup position and then shuffling your feet in and out so that your knees are moving in under your chest and then back out to starting position, it resembles climbing a mountain but flat on the floor.You can also shuffle your hands 8-10 inches forward and backward in addition to the leg movements. This is an advanced version that really makes it a full body exercise and MUCH more difficult than standard mountain climbers.

After finishing each exercise, rest about 30 seconds before starting the next exercise. Rest about 1-2 minutes after completing each "tri-set" before repeating. After you try it you will realise it is one of the best ab workouts you've ever had without even doing any direct ab exercises. There are a lot of bogus ab gadget machines and supposedly traditional ab exercises out there,but to find out the real fat loss for abs go to..www.my-fat-loss.info ***

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by Ken Saint
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Fat Burning Exercises
Fat burning workouts are exercises that can burn loads of calories because of its high muscle involvement and also its high level of intensity. Sounds scary right? Well, don't be. The exercises that we are going to discuss are some common exercises but the only thing that is different is that we are going to modify it a bit in the terms of resting period, speed and also the approach of doing it.
If you want a quick idea of how we can increase intensity, pay attention. You can increase intensity by increasing the workload or decreasing the rest between sets. Got it? It is all about increasing the heart rate.

Here are some quick tips of some fabulous calorie burning exercises.

Supersets
Supersets are a method used in weight training where by two apposing muscle group is worked back to back without rest. For example a standing bicep curl superset with a triceps press down. Then, take a short break not more that one minute and then continue with the second set.

Triset
This is an advanced method used by body builders in preparation of their contest. It used because of the high intensity and results it generates. Basically, a triset is three exercises done back to back to hit a large muscle group. It is usually used to exercise the quads, hamstrings, back and shoulders. For example, the shoulders have the front deltoid, the lateral deltoid and the rear deltoid. So the perfect example of a shoulder triset is bent over rear delt dumbbell raises, standing dumbbell raises and front dumbbell raises. All done back to back with no rest in between. This workout will really give your canon ball shoulders the shredded look!

Sprinting
It is called high intensity interval training or also known as wind sprints. You can read more about here. Basically, it is a short 20 minute very high intensity cardio workout that can burn lots of body fat even after the workout it self. Highly recommended!

RPM
RPM is an aerobic class designed by Less Mills. It is a high intensity cycling class which is also known as spinning. Using the specially designed bikes for high speed riding, specially created cosmic studio and qualified instructor, you can burn up to 700 calories in 45 minutes if done properly.

Circuit Training
Circuit training is one of the best methods for burning fat especially for individuals that have less time to spare and always in the go. You can read more about it here. The idea of circuit training is to get the benefit of training with weights and also the benefit of cardio. We need to train with weights to build muscle, increase strength and to increase metabolism. In the other hand, we need cardio to increase stamina and burn body fat. There for, with circuit training, which is an interval of cardio and weight training done back to back, one can really benefit from both worlds.

Long Slow Jog
Long slow jog is the conventional method that have been used for weight loss. This is a cardio workout that is done at 70 to 75 percent of max heart rate. The only set back is that it has to be done up to 45 minutes. You should not be out of breath in this exercise unlike sprinting. The reason behind this exercise is that by doing cardio at 70 to 75 percent of max heart rate, the body will tap into the fat cells and use more body fat as energy for the cardio instead of sugar, protein and muscle. This method definitely works, if you have the extra time.

Cardio done in the morning.
Cardio done in the morning is much better for fat burning because in the morning, the sugar levels in the body are very low. By doing cardio first thing in the morning, the body will use fat instead of sugar because there is no supply of sugar in the morning as the sugar have been used up at night. Not only that, by doing cardio in the morning, you will get the benefit of increased metabolism for the whole day. If you do your cardio at night, you will only benefit from the metabolism increase for the few hours before you go to bed. Not only that, you need to do extra minutes on cardio to burn of the sugar from lunch before tapping into the fat stores.

If you still not getting the results that you want, then get hold of a professionally designed fat burning program. This will help you skip the learning curve and straight into the details of how to burn fat. ***

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by Yu Chung Leong
Yu Chung Leong is an experienced and motivated personal trainer for many years. He is passionate about health and fitness and enjoys helping people achieve their fitness goals. He writes many free weight loss tips at http://www.weightloss-ways.com source: http://www.getmyarticles.com/ image: http://eon.businesswire.com/

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Fat Fighting Foods
Want To Burn 38% More Fat? This Could Be The Key To What's Been Holding You Back Your Entire Life...! If you would like to burn up to 9 pounds of body fat a week, this may be the most important message you'll ever read. There are practically hundreds of diets out there hyping up the hopes, dreams and wants for a better figure, flatter stomach and the healthy weight you deserve.

The key question you must ask is, "what separates those diets that work from those that don't?" A great diet must do two things. It must provide the optimum level of nutrients (energy, carbs, fat, vitamins and minerals) to help you lose excess body fat and it must be fulfilling enough to prevent hunger, cravings and slips in willpower. It the hypey world of diets and nutrition are some scientifically proven foods that are known to aid weight loss. These are foods doctors, scientists, medical researchers and nutritionists know help weight loss.

Why Do These Fat Fighting Foods Work?
Every single one of these foods can help you lose more weight. They have either been directly scientifically proven to aid weight loss (such as grapefruit) or are rich in specific nutrients that stimulate thermogenisis (fat burning). For example, foods rich in chromium have the effect of maintaining blood sugar levels, which means less cravings, and a reduced desire to overeat. When you know what these foods are, you'll be able to incorporate them into a diet where you won't ever have to count calories, fats, or carbohydrates again.

P.S. These Fat Fighting Foods really work. The information in Fat Fighting Foods is backed up by the research of scientists, doctors and nutritionists. But its only those who put the plan into practice who will get the best results. ***

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Skyrocket Your Results With The Fast Weight Loss Diet They Don't Want You To Know About
So many diets to choose from...
Atkins, South Beach and hundreds of other variations...The majority of which focus on the crazy idea that carbs are the 1 fat culprit. Ever notice the fact that when a fad like the low carb craze catches on there are suddenly hundreds of diets that pop on the market?

IF you don't know by now, weight loss is a business. Your results are not considered the most important think in the diet industry. What is? Money! The vast majority of diets are simply built around the fashion of the week...This week it's low carbs and next week...Well, who knows, but if a "scientific" study came out claiming that eating grass caused weight loss that would be the next fad. Grass diets everywhere!

Do you want to lose weight now and never gain it back?
There are many fast weight loss diets that can produce quick results. But what good are results if they don't last? And what good is weight loss if it doesn't produce a healthier you?

Every diet should produce three outcomes...
1. Fast Results
2. Lasting Results
3. Healthy Results

Without these 3 things you're wasting your time!
Do you want to lose 10 pounds in the next two weeks? How about in the next week?
Maybe this doesn't excite you...Perhaps you want to lose 30 pounds this month?

Can it be done? You better believe it! The only thing you need to decide is the way your going to do it...If you're looking for a fast weight loss diet that only produces fast results then this article isn't for you. But if you want fast, healthy, lasting results then the following diet has been proven to deliver! It's not a fad...In fact, it doesn't even have a name...But it will produce weight loss that you could only dream of!

So what is it?
In one sentence it is the following...Consuming a diet of primarily complex carbohydrates will produce fast, healthy weight loss that lasts...Guaranteed! Seems crazy? Here's something else that's crazy...The only reason you have never heard about it is because it would put the weight loss industry out of business! The greatest myth in the world of weight loss is the idea that all carbohydrates are created equal! This is the most ridiculous idea ever...And to think, it is the so called "weight loss experts" who promote it. The fastest weight loss diet is loaded with good carbs and it will produce lighting fast results! ***

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by Jason Clemens
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Use the Zone Diet Delivery Today
Many weight loss programs have come into existence and almost vanished into thin air as fast as they arrived. Very few have actually managed to stay and win over the faith of the people. Zone diet is one such program. It brought about a fresh change in diet control from the mundane diet programs that existed.

Now, for the first time, you have a diet program in zone diet that lets you lose weight without having to deprive yourself of your favorite foods. Would you believe if I told you that you can have the tastiest of foods delivered right to your doorstep and still lose weight while eating them? Three highly nutritious meals and two snacks will be delivered to your doorstep by just 6 am in the morning and you are all set to eat healthy for the rest of the day. That's the zone diet delivery for you.

The system
You eat, but you eat right. That is the principle behind the success of zone diet. A set ration of carbohydrates, proteins and fats are prescribed and delicious foods are prepared by the chefs. These foods are then delivered to the customer who wishes to lose weight and eat healthy.

This is a perfectly balanced diet that is impossible to cook at home. It has all kinds of nutrients in the right proportions. It leads to a lifestyle change that will give you a healthier body, an active mind and zeal to perform better.

Zone diet delivery
Zone diet delivery will deliver the food in ice packs so that you can reheat it anytime of the day for consumption. Customers can also choose from a wide range of food that are prepared by gourmet chefs. The Zone diet delivery system then delivers the food to the doorstep enhancing your convenience and reducing the effort needed to prepare the food. ***

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How is Your Self - Esteem
For many people losing weight is not just a matter of feeling healthy and great again, but a way of recovering self-esteem as well. No wonder then that there is a variety of weight loss products on the market, most of them being over-the-counter drugs.
However, several questions rise regarding these weight loss products:
- how safe and effective are they?
- Do you actually get the looks you hoped for?
- Are herbal supplements the real natural alternative to traditional weight-loss pills?
Here are a few tips about such products and what you should actually expect from them. You can find yourself a totally different person after the administration of such products; let's make sure you're healthier too.

Talk to Your Doctor
Popular weight loss products are available not only in local drugstores and supermarkets but on the Internet as well. Many of these are highly effective, helping people get rid of annoying extra pounds, yet there are also high potential risks consumers often are unaware of. The regular buyer may check the compounds in a dietary supplement he or she may buy, but among the twenty or so herbs, vitamins and laxatives, it is hard to differentiate which is good or harmful for your body.

There are two ways to avoid buying poor quality weight loss products. You can either talk to you doctor or check for the medical authority approval of the product. For instance all supplements and drugs issued in the US carry should carry FDA authorization.

More Harm Than Good
Here is one very relevant example of how some weight loss products may do more harm than good. For instance, the former ephedra, the basis of many weight loss pills was withdrawn from the market because of the health concerns it raised, and it was soon replaced by another "magic" ingredient: bitter orange. Many weight loss products now say: ephedra-free, which is by far a great thing, but they may contain an higher amount of bitter orange than it is safe for the body. Bitter orange used in high dosage may cause increased blood pressure, arrhythmias or can even inhibit metabolism. The doctor's advice is crucial in such cases. Don't start a pill-based diet without asking for his / her opinion.

Finally
To do justice to high quality weight loss products, we should also say that there are also completely risk-free dietary supplements that adjust well to the body's requirements. For instance the weight loss products based on green tea extract combined with ginseng root have proved a huge success on the market. The green tea extract acts as a laxative and antioxidant, stimulating the body's natural metabolism, whereas the ginseng root provides the right nutrient and mineral vitality.

In the same category we could range weight loss products based on seaweed such as chlorella or spirulin that are excellent tonics and great fat-burners. When starting a pill-based diet, remember one thing, the more natural its composition, the healthier you stay! ***

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by Darrell Dymond
Darrel Dymond, covers various aspects of self improvement such as weight loss, allergies, good health and even making money.
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Everything you need to know about weight loss diet pills
Just because a weight loss diet pill worked for your friend, does not actually mean it will work for you. As with many things in life, finding the right weight loss diet pill is a personal thing - you need to consult your doctor or dietician in order to find out which one is best for your condition.
It also helps to do some research of your own. Below we discuss the

1. Weight loss diet pills that suppress appetite
Among the most popular appetite suppressants are garcinia cambogia and conjugated linoleic acid. Both appear to be safer than some other types of weight loss diet pill ingredients, but they can also be linked to serious side effects like heart disorders. Most weight loss diet pills that claim to suppress appetite, promise to deliver results in six months. Some experts say that if you do not shed at least four pounds after four weeks of taking an appetite suppressant, then this type of weight loss diet pill may not be the best for you.

2. Weight loss diet pills that burn calories
These diet pills have stimulants like caffeine, guarana, and green tea in them, which help increase your metabolic rate (at least temporarily) and consequently make you burn more calories than you normally do. The side effect: they also increase your blood pressure, heart rate, and in some cases, your anxiety.

3. Weight loss diet pills that block absorption of fats and carbs
These diet pills work by keeping your intestines from taking in carbohydrates and/or fats, so that your body can get rid of them. Most formulations contain soybeans, which seems safe to take but have actually be linked to zinc and copper loss - not weight loss. Some experts also argue that these diet pills may be harmful in the long run because they do not only block the bad fat, but also the good fat (such as vitamins A, E, D, and K).

Conclusion
The best formula to weight loss is still exercise coupled with a sensible diet. Do not be misled with labels that say "all natural" because they do not necessarily mean "safe." Consult your doctor or dietician before taking any diet pills, especially if you have sensitive medical conditions like high blood pressure, a history of heart problems, and a history of depression or over anxiety ***

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by Darrell Dymond
Darrel Dymond, covers various aspects of self improvement such as weight loss, allergies, good health and even making money.
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Healthy Weight Loss Program
The present article has been read by many of our visitors and greatly appreciated. Hopefully you will enjoy it likewise. For anyone who wishing to lose weight, a healthy weight loss programme is a must. Settling for anything less than a healthy weight loss program can lead you down the wrong path and you might find that you have more problems to deal with than being overweight.

One of the best thing you can do to find yourself a healthy weight loss programme is to first talk things over with your doctor or even a certified nutritionist or dietician. These proper individuals can give you the proper advice on what character of weight loss you need to follow in order to lose weight in a fit manner. Though some people do follow the advice granted to them by these certified professional, most people incline to find that a healthy weight loss programme such as what is advised, takes too long a time to show any real results.

This is why so many people find themselves turn alternatively to rage diets and other means of weight loss which will show them results more or less immediately. And though this can be done in a safety manner, if you look truly closely at these fad diets, most of them go against the grain of what is truly fit for a person. Instead, it embraces bits and pieces of a healthy weight loss programme leaving out some crucial foods and nutrients.

It's true that a person can live on this character of diet without to much of a problem, but what about the long term affects? What happens to a person over the long when they feed their body only half of the nutrients it requires?

What happens if a person inevitably to go back to a full fledged fit diet for a health discipline Do they throw it all outside because it goes against what they have been consuming on a day-after-day basis for the last few years? And more to the point, what happens when a person goes off this type of half fit diet? Do they keep the weight off permanently, or do they retrieve it back again nullifying all their hard work?

These are good questions that need to be answered and looked into if a person is looking at losing weight Using these means. And though the more sensitive mental attitude would be to go with a healthy weight loss program alternatively of only a half healthy one, many people take instant satisfaction and are unwilling to spend the time and effort required to lose weight in a fit manner.

If you are looking at losing weight, and you have the time and the patience, then losing weight Using a healthy weight loss programme is the best thing that you could do for yourself.. for more on this topic, please check our web site by following the link below...
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When Good Recipes Go Bad
I read "The Ultimate Low Fat Baking Cookbook" recently. This is a huge, glossy-photo coffee table books, so I start flipping through and first thing I noticed the photos. They were taken close up to make it appear the cakes and slices of pie were normal sized, but if you looked closer you could see that was not the case. These were Barbie doll sized portions! Every cake recipe in the book made the equivalent of a one-layer round cake that was to serve eight. Think about that for a minute.

The last time you had cake did you eat a two-layer with icing? Did you divide the cake into 10 or 12 portions? That's still far more than you'd get dividing a one-layer cake into eight portions. If eating teensy bits is your idea of a diet recipe, then these cookbooks are for you. Otherwise, you're just being tricked into thinking you're cooking lower calorie treats.

Another cookbook is called "Six Ingredients or Less," but I laughed myself silly when I saw the recipes. For example: Strawberry Pie. Take 1 9-inch baked pie shell, 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 tablespoons strawberry Jello powder, and 3 cups fresh whole strawberries; serves 8. Yeah, right. Three cups of berries? Serves 8? Let's see, each person gets, about 1/3 cup of strawberries (about four big berries), a smear of Jello and a crusty bit? No topping either.

This recipe claims a calorie count of 284 per serving, so multiply times eight and that little bit-o-pie is 2,272 calories! Obviously you're not going to eat the whole pie, are you? It would make more sense to eat a bowlful of berries, as a whole cup of raw berries has only 46 calories, even adding some whipped cream sweetened with Splenda wouldn't add many calories.

Here's another: Ground Turkey Sandwich touted as "great for kids."
It calls for 3/4 pound ground lean turkey, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 1/2 cups of catsup (vegetable?), 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar (why sugar, the catsup has tons), and 2 teaspoons dry mustard. So not counting the spices and flavorings this recipe has 3/4 pound ground turkey, 1 cup chopped onions and 1.5 cups of catsup and it serves six! Yikes. That's 2 ounces of meat, not quite three tablespoons of onions and a quarter cup of catsup per person, or child as the case may be. No wonder they beg for chips.

Too many times these recipes trick people into thinking their eating low calorie when they are not, simply because they didn't notice the recipe should serve 8 and instead are splitting it with their husband.

Create Low Calorie Recipes Yourself
Simply split the recipe into another portion. If you usually eat it all between yourself and your husband, leave enough for lunch tomorrow. Instant lower calorie. Check the cookbook if it claims lower calorie recipes to be sure they don't simply reduce the portion sizes, and you'll have a great cookbook. ***

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by Kathryn Martyn Smith M.NLP
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Lose weight in one week
While there are many diets that you can try out the results of these can vary. When you are looking at a lose weight in one week plan you need to understand that you should keep an eye on your health. Otherwise you may develop some nasty health problems from this extreme weight loss.

You will find that you can lose weight quickly using different strategies. These strategies should incorporate the different exercise routines that are in use. By seeing to these different items in any lose weight in one week program you can be assured that you are getting the most benefit. This means that if you are serious about getting your body into shape with a good weight loss program then you can find many different lose weight in one week programs.

In a lose weight in one week diet you will need to control the amount of foods that you at and what sort of foods. There are numerous diets that are supposed to provide you with the slim looking figure that you are hoping to achieve. These lose weight in one week diets that you will find being mentioned will include the Zone, South Beach diet, Weight Watchers and others. In each of these diet programs you will be provided with a list of foods that you can eat in order to lose weight. These foods which are on the list may provide you with a rapid weight loss, but you will still need to work some more in order to lose weight in one week.

If you are contemplating going on a lose weight in one week diet you may wish to get your doctor's approval. This approval should be coupled with some sensible advice so that you stay healthy at the same time you are losing weight. One of the key items to remember with any lose weight in one week plan is that once you have shed the pounds that you don't want, you will need to continue with the diet and exercise regime. These aspects of a fast weight loss plan will need to be maintained so that your figure stays fit and trim.

With some thinking ahead you can ensure that you have found a good lose weight in one week plan. With the combination well cooked healthy foods and sensible exercise you will some definite improvement to the way that your body looks. You will find that the end result is a trim and healthy figure.

This alone is well worth the effort that you have been taking to lose weight in one week. ***

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Struggled to lose weight after her pregnancies.
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How to Overcome Your Weight Loss Plateau
The typical human form is capable of achieving a number of incredible feats that seem to suspend or defy the way science tells us things work. Athletes, through sheer willpower, can end up lifting something that their bodies should not be able to without suffering anything worse than muscle spasms. People can adapt to extreme physical trauma caused by a car accident and defy predictions that they'll never walk again. While, in general, these amazing feats are useful in a number of situations, there are physical reactions that some people look upon with quite a bit of disfavor. Among these "disfavored reactions" is something known as a "weight loss plateau."

Essentially, the "plateau" is a term used to describe a situation where the body has become incapable of losing any further weight, usually due to developing a tolerance for the weight loss pills and methods being used. Essentially, the plateau is hit when the body develops tolerance for the regimen's limitations and practices, thus allowing the metabolic rate of the body to adjust to whatever weight loss pills or techniques were being used.

Most diet books decidedly ignore the existence of the plateau, primarily because it can be seen as negating the purpose of the diet and is, therefore, bad for marketing. There are, however, ways to counteract the human body building a tolerance for training regimens and weight loss pills.

The human metabolism, when presented with a pattern, will eventually adapt to that pattern. It is this natural adaptability of the human body that can cause the weight loss plateau, particularly if the person's diet and eating habits have been altered for weight loss. As such, changing the pattern will, once a sufficient amount of time has passed, allow your diet plan or weight loss pills to become effective again. This trick essentially involves confusing the human metabolism, and is often taken as a rather drastic way to get the body back in "diet mode." There are, of course, several ways to effectively alter that pattern without causing the body permanent harm.

Adding strength and weight training and modifying one's exercise program can also help someone get past the plateau, in most cases. The body will still burn through nutrients during physical activity, though the digestive system's metabolic rate can adapt such that more weight is retained rather than burned during exercise. Increasing the difficulty of the exercises, or changing the movements to target less-developed muscle areas, can effectively force the body to re-adapt. While the body is busy adapting to the changes, it can also start losing weight again.

This method is best used with alterations to the person's diet, however, to maximize the effectiveness. Another trick used to circumvent the problem of the plateau is to make changes to the time frame between meals. The internal clock that the human body's digestive system operates on can be altered to suit one's purposes, provided one executes the proper alterations to one's diet and eating habits. A simple action like altering the schedule of the meals, such as adding more meals but reducing the bulk of each, can have an appreciable effect on altering the metabolic rate. The key concept of this method is to fool the body into burning the food faster, thus getting one's weight loss program and diet back on track.

When considering the options, it is helpful to keep in mind that what works for one person may not work for another person. Some slower metabolisms may require combination of diet program and exercise regimen modifications, while others can get by with merely shortening the break between meals. The critical point is to find a method that works and is effective for a specific metabolism, which can be a time-consuming process.***

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Weight Loss Surgery Solutions: Is Weight Loss Surgery for You
Perhaps you've tried dieting and failed. Atkins, South Beach, or even a nutritionist. And perhaps you've tried an exercise regimen and either had trouble sticking to it, or difficulties performing the exercises. If you're wondering if weight loss surgery, such as lap band surgery, is the best option for you at this point, the answer is... well... complicated.

It's important to realize that weight loss surgery is NOT cosmetic surgery. It is major surgery, it is potentially life threatening, and those that choose this route will have to make changes that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Before reading on, please keep these facts in mind-- because weight loss surgery is not a decision to be made lightly. There are consequences to this choice, and not all of them are feel-good, positive consequences. However, a lot of positive changes come from losing a large amount of weight, especially for a person who has faced lifelong struggles with their weight. An increase in mobility and enjoyment of time spent in active pursuits. Higher self-esteem and better self-image.

These are all valuable changes, and are of course things you want in your life. But they should not be the only deciding factor in getting weight loss surgery. The most important reason --in fact, the only real reason-- for a person to get weight loss surgery is to live a better life, a healthier life, for longer. If those things are your true motivation for weight loss surgery, you may be a good candidate.

When looking online into your weight loss options, you've probably come across a lot of information about weight loss surgery. A lot of the information you'll find (especially on the web) comes from sources that you cannot necessarily trust. Don't take what you read at face value. The best thing to do when considering weight loss surgery is to talk to your doctor. He may refer you to a qualified surgeon who performs lap band or other weight loss surgeries, or you may need to find one on your own.

A qualified surgeon will be able to sit down with you, and outline the risks and benefits of the surgery. He should give you an indication of whether or not you're a good candidate for the surgery, and give you an overview of the process, including the life changes you'll need to make after the surgery itself.

A lot of weight loss clinics offer seminars or information sessions about weight loss surgery. If you really think that weight loss surgery might be the right choice for you, you may want to think about attending. You'll meet people who are going through (or have been through) the same experiences, and it's a good way to get support as well as information. ***

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Which of the Diet Weight Loss Supplements is Right for you
Should you take weight loss products that are designed to curb your appetite?
The answer is a resounding "no"! The dominant reason for weight gain is eating foods that are hard for the body to process. Your body gives you hunger signals when it needs greater fuel. Eating the wrong foods gives you incomplete nutrition and makes you eat augmented because your body is telling you it needs augmented vital ingredients. If you eat even limited of the same foods you will get even fewer body nutrition and you don't crave this. For a short time it may not be a complication but over a long period your health will suffer.
This is why weight loss supplements are not such a acceptable idea.

The answer is not to eat secondary of the same foods but to eat healthier foods. Near perfect nutrition will development in near perfect body weight. A supplement to make sure your body is receiving the nutritious elements it needs can help you lose weight because when your body receives what it needs your cravings will ease and even disappear.

A agreeable supplement that gives your body elements it needs is what you should take and it should be taken every day since the feature of our food has gone down dramatically with contemporary farming methods. These include farming the land continuously, causing depleted soil and picking products green so they never ripen properly as they do on the vine.

There are so numerous products and so bountious claims for these products that it is confusing for people even if they know a lot about the health food industry. The most significant thing to keep in mind is that natural products work best for the body and if you can acquire a natural product with concentrated ingredients that has been processed very tiny or not at all, this is the kind of product you desiderate.

One of the best, most unitary, and natural products to use for supplementation is a member of the algae family called spirulina. Two numerous admirable members of the algae family are chlorella and blue-green algae. However, for the body to assimilate chlorella and blue-green algae properly, the cell walls on these products must be broken for the body to use the ingredients inside the cell. The various methods for doing this are heat, grinding and sound waves. Since spirulina does not require any of this processing it is the utmost choice if you require to be sure what you are purchasing.

These algae products are so rich in nutrition that they can actually curb your appetite if taken in competent amounts and there is no off the shelf man made supplements that comprise of all the admirable ingredients of these natural products. These algae products consist of increased concentrated nutrition than any other known foods and can help you lose weight by giving your body super nutrition and the greater your nutrition is, the inferior you will eat and this is much finer than decreasing your appetite artificially.

These algae products are available at your local health food store but you can also save greenbacks on them by buying in bulk. There are usually packages of a scant ounces or grams at hand and some stores order it in 25-50 pound boxes and weigh out whatever amount you desire to procure. This is much cheaper than buying it in pill bottles off the shelf.

These algae products are used like supplements but are actually a whole food in super concentrated form and science has proven that whole foods are absorbed 100% by the body. Processed supplements in bottles have an absorption rate between zero and 10% and most are below 5%. Remember, the ingredients in the algae products can be absorbed 100% by the body because they are in whole food form and spirulina is the greatest choice because it requires no processing. ***

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