Jump Start Your Weight Loss In 2009

It’s time now to clear out the holiday sludge, get your appetite back under control, and kick your metabolism into gear. There is no better way to do this than my favorite quick weight loss plan, a modified diet plan that is high in quality protein and fiber.

Crash diets are detrimental to your health as they cause leptin to go into ’starvation mode’ which means you will gain back all the weight you lose as soon as you start eating more. My plan enables you to rapidly get back on track without inducing a leptin problem - to the contrary - you’ll get leptin pointed in the right direction.

In addition to losing weight this program helps shrink the size of your stomach and get you out of a metabolic rut. This plan is simple and easy to follow.

The Plan - Phase 1

Your basic meal is 1 scoops of one of our protein powders (Daily Protein Plus or Daily Protein), mixed with 1 heaping tablespoon of either of our fiber products (Fiber Helper or LeptiFiber). These are mixed in the beverage of your choice, such as 2% milk, rice milk, almond milk, vegetable juice, or 50% fruit juice/50% water (stay away from soy milk as it slows down your metabolism).

You may blend a serving of fruit into your drink or mix it with a spoon and have the piece of fruit afterwards. You may have coffee or tea with breakfast and lunch, but not dinner. You may have cream or half and half in your coffee or tea. You may not have any sweetener in your coffee or tea, natural or otherwise.Ideally, this is all you eat for the first three days. There is NO SNACKING of any kind between meals or at night. The first day or two is always the hardest, especially at night. Use your willpower, after several days you will be amazed that most of your cravings are totally gone.

On your fourth day, have a dinner. Your dinner can be in the range of 400 to 500 calories. Eat one 4 - 6 ounce portion of any lean protein or 2% cottage cheese. Two servings of vegetables. One serving of complex carbohydrate. One bite of dessert (or none).

You should now notice that you get a full signal eating this amount of food. If not, get away from the table and go do something, paying attention to your watch to see how long it takes for the full signal to come (without eating more). How long it takes to get a full signal is exactly how bad leptin is still whacked out in you. This means do another four days, and repeat the test on the forth day. Once you get a normal full signal eating a normal amount of food, then you are ready to move on.

Phase 2

Decide how much weight you want to lose and the rate you want to go. You can either do two protein/fiber drinks per day, usually breakfast and lunch, and then eat a 400 to 500 calorie dinner or you can do the three protein/fiber drinks and eat a dinner every other day or every third day.

If you have a social event coming up then plan your meal day to coincide with that event. If you end up eating more than the 400 to 500 calories, then exercise more the following day. Do not get off track.

Phase 3

Once you’ve done this for three to four weeks then either continue Phase 2 as long as you wish, or go to one protein/fiber drink at breakfast and two meals per day.

You should notice that you feel full and energized on the 400 to 500 calorie meals, you have no desire to snack or eat after dinner at night, and you continue to lose weight if weight loss is needed. If you find yourself back in a bad eating pattern, go back to Phase 2 - or if needed Phase 1.

Exercise, Sleep, Stress, Cravings, Immunity, and Other Needed Vitamins

The absolute minimum amount of vitamins you need in addition to the protein and fiber is a multiple vitamin (Daily Energy Multiple Vitamin, 2-4 per day) and a high quality essential fatty acid with other anti-inflammatory nutrients (Leptinal, 2-4 per day). You can take as many other vitamins as you like and more may make the program easier for you, such as the entire Leptin Control Pack.

Exercise at least 4 hours per week, more is better, do what you can. If you like, you can use extra nutrients to support fat burning during exercise (like Q10, CardioHelper, MuscleMag, Pantethine - the supplements I recommend to burn fat while running).

You must get at least seven hours of sleep, preferably eight. As needed, use Sleep Helper, RelaxaMag, and Melatonin.

Stress is always a monkey wrench in any weight loss program. You will be amazed, if you consume enough fiber, that you can process stress without getting a craving to eat while you are on this program. As needed, use Stress Helper or any other nutrients that help you combat stress. Use Pine Nut Oil or LeptiSlim if you are getting food cravings from stress, or anytime between any meals.

Do not start the program if you are sick. If you start catching a bug while you are on this program cut back on exercise and boost immune support nutrients (like Super Immune Booster). If needed, suspend the program and try it again later when you are well.

Why This Program Works

This program brings leptin and other metabolic signals back in balance, while boosting your energy and muscle function, while eating less food. It is worth your time to read my two feature articles that explain in depth why this approach is the fastest and safest way for just about anyone to drop a few pounds and get back into a healthy eating pattern.

Feature Articles:
How Protein Helps Weight Loss
Fiber, Leptin, and Weight Loss

Don’t wait until the spring to dread the summer. Get on top of your weight issues now. Be consistent over the next three to four months and when next summer comes you will be one happy camper. If you have not yet read the Leptin Diet, get a copy and do so. It is the owner’s manual for your body and explains your relationship with food and how you can stay in charge.

By: Byron J. Richards

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Byron J. Richards, Founder/Director of Wellness Resources, Inc., is a Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist and a world renowned natural health expert. Richards is the first to explain the relevance of leptin and its link to solving obesity.

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7 Tips to Cut Calories When Eating Out
 by: Kathryn Martyn, M.NLP 

If you eat at restaurants very often (more than three times a week), you’re going to be carrying extra weight unless you take steps now to make some different choices. Here are seven easy ways to shave calories from restaurant meals.

When I eat out I want it to be special, consequently I don’t eat out often. You may have seen the advice on how to shave calories at restaurants but really, are you wanting to pay high restaurant prices for undressed salads and plain steamed vegetables? If not, how then can you solve the dilemma of too many calories when you eat out?

Here are seven tips for getting the calories out of restaurant meals while still ordering your favorites.

1. Say NO to super sizing. The size you ordered is already too big. Stop super sizing and you’ll save money. Better still, order one dinner and ask for an extra plate. Many restaurants will do this for a dollar or two, and it’s well worth it. Then share the meal with your friend and you split the cost straight down the middle. Another option is to order from the so called "appetizer" menu. Two people could order three entrees, one dessert and split the whole thing and it’s still a ton of food!

2. Skip the bread and rolls. Most family restaurants still serve a bread basket with your meal. Unless it’s a fresh baked loaf or some really special bread, just skip it. You don’t need to fill up on ordinary bread when you’re paying good money for a meal. Just ask for it to be taken away if you can’t resist, but frankly, you’re an adult, you can resist, if you want to. You can simply choose not to put a roll on your plate. Try it, just once and see if you don’t walk out of that restaurant feeling strangely powerful.

If you can’t skip the rolls, at least skip the butter. That’s right. Eat it plain. Whole grain bread is delicious all by itself.

3. Stop Ordering Drinks. Soft drinks are a huge cash cow for restaurants. For pennies they sell you a squirt of syrup and carbonated water and act like they’re doing you a big favor by only charging you $1.29 for a giant 64 ounce soda. Start saving those dollars. Especially if you’re ordering "to go" skip the drink. If you’re eating it there, ask for water, or at least switch to diet drinks. Never drink "fat pop."

4. Slow Down You Eat Too Fast! What’s the rush? Take your time, savor the moment, enjoy the flavors. A big part of getting in touch with your hunger signals and learning to eat what really will satisfy is learning to recognize the subtle signs of hunger. You won’t know when you’re approaching satisfaction if you’ve gobbled everything down in five minutes. Take a bite then notice how many times do you chew before you start wanting to swallow? Once, twice? Make an effort to chew your food and your body will be much happier. A very large part of digestion begins in your mouth, not to mention you’ll get much more pleasure if you let the food linger.

5. Trim Visible Fat and Skin. I know, you really love the skin–of course you do, it tastes good, it should, it’s pure fat. Do you want to get leaner, or do you want to eat fat? You choose. I never eat chicken skin and never eat the visible fat hanging off a steak, good taste or no. You have to decide what you want more, the second’s worth of pleasure of a yummy taste, or a lifetime of carrying around an extra 40 lbs? I know this is counter to the low carb crowd’s belief that fat is good, carbs are evil, but I’ve maintained an 80 pound weight loss for 18 years without dieting and I don’t eat visible fat or skin. Enough said.

6. Ask for a Doggie Bag at the Beginning of Meal. When the food is served, immediately portion off some to take home for tomorrow. Most restaurants in the US serve way too much. There is no law you have to eat it all. Do this frequently and soon you’ll find you’re getting an extra lunch out of that meal.

7. Get a copy of Restaurant Confidential by Michael F. Jacobson and Jayne Hurley, and start checking out how many calories you’re really eating. If you eat out frequently and you carry extra weight, then that’s probably the problem right there. This little book can help you realize why it seems you don’t eat that much yet you can’t lose any weight. Hardees recently introduced a new burger that clocks in at just under 1200 calories all by itself! Now that’s frightening.

If you really want to get a handle on your weight problem, look first to where you eat, second at what you eat, and third how much you eat. Where, What and How Much? Try these steps choosing one tip at a time, and see how easily you can take some of the calories out of restaurant food.

About The Author

Kathryn Martyn, M.NLP

~~ Copyright 2005, Kathryn Martyn, Master NLP Practitioner, EFT counselor, Weight Loss Coach and owner of http://www.OneMoreBite-WeightLoss.com is the author of "Changing Beliefs, Your First Step to Permanent Weight Loss."

Learn to use Kathryn’s One More Bite Approach with The Daily Bites: Mini lessons in using EFT for weight loss http://www.OneMoreBite-WeightLoss.com/getnews.html.

This article was posted on November 13, 2005

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How to Lose Weight Easily, Increase Health with a Fast, Tasty Diet
 by: Roy Barker

If you are looking for a way to lose fifteen pounds in two weeks, a high protein diet, a low carb diet, a fruit diet, a no fat diet, a blood type diet, a juice fast, a diet named after a place in Miami, a grapefruit diet, a cactus diet, a coffee and cigarette diet, a diet that includes sweets, a diet based on your body type, a diet based on an ancient religion or a diet based on your hair color, then this article is NOT for you.

Fad and crash diets, such as the ones described above are not only unhealthy but they also cause rebound weight gain. Also most diets, even though diet gurus write them, cause an initial weight loss but the ultimate result is that you gain all of the weight back the minute you go off the plan. If you don’t gain it back within a couple of diets, you are likely to gain it all back plus a bit more within a year.

Crash diets dehydrate you, low calorie diets put your body into starvation mode so you plateau where you can’t lose one more pound and high protein diets stress your kidneys and clog your arteries.

So how does one lose weight?

There is only one answer to this question.

You need to expend more calories than you are taking in. Restricting certain foods, eating so-called fat burning foods, or dehydrating yourself with special pills or teas does not do it. It is simple math. The only way is to eat a little less and exercise a little more. Here is the equation below:

Eating Less + Exercising More = Weight Loss.

This is not a magical formula, it is just logic. It is also not the fastest way to lose weight. As I have mentioned before, this is not an article about how to lose ten pounds in three days or 80 pounds in a month. It is about safe, healthy, smart weight loss.

In order to lose weight safely and without putting yourself at risk for such health hazards as dehydration, kidney failure, malnutrition, exhaustion, nervous dysfunction, tooth loss, dull hair, wrinkles, cellulite, sudden heart failure or stroke and lose the weight so that it stays off, you should lose no more than approximately one pounds every couple of days.

Although that might not sound like a large amount of weight to lose it actually is! If you lose 3 pounds a week that means you can achieve a weight loss of twelve pounds a month! If you only have twenty pounds to lose then your weight loss is not only quite rapid, but you have the extra guarantee that it will stay off because you have followed a sensible exercise plan that did not involve starving, exhausting or depriving yourself. If you are willing to drop your impatience and desire for immediate gratification and stick to an exercise plan and healthy eating habits, then a Mediterranean Diet is for you. Remember being slim is only good if you are able to enjoy it!

Do You Need to Lose Weight?

Fascination with Fat

If you want to lose weight, you first need to assess whether you need to actually lose weight or are simply a fashion victim. Unfortunately this society is fascinated with fat - who has it and who doesn’t. As we are persuaded by so many images in the media that persuade us to believe that you can never be too thin, many of us are bad judges of our actual body weight.

If you are under the age of eighteen and reading this book, the first thing you need to do is consult with your parents about your plans to lose weight. Have them make an appointment with a physician so that he can indicate to you whether or not you are a candidate for weight loss.

If you are an adult, it is possible that you may not be overweight and are just trying to be, as Bridget Jones put it in Bridget Jones Diary "a stick insect with eyelashes." It is also very possible that you know you need to lose weight but have no idea where to start.

If you are obese and you know it, then you have to check with a physician first to see how your health is before you embark on any exercise program or plan. The same is also true if you have any kind of medical condition but especially a thyroid condition or heart condition. Some physicians may not recommend a weight loss program for those who are over 40 as due to genetics and hormonal changes some people naturally just round out or gain weight in a way that simply cannot be changed. If your doctor tells you your spreading hips are due to menopause or genetics, believe him! It is not clever to fool with Mother Nature.

About The Author

Publisher & Author: Roy Barker. More detail and recommended guides can be found at www.diet-weightloss-resource.com/ where you’ll see easy weight loss assistance is at hand.

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Proven Exercise Techniques For Quick Weight Loss

One of the definite guaranteed ways to losing weight fast is through physical activities or in short: exercise. While properly planned dieting may work as well, this should not be totally relied upon. To be correct, it would be fair to say that both exercise as well as some simple dieting forms the full equation.

Specifically, what sort of exercise should we engage in?

This form of exercise is actually the constantly proven technique of all time: running, or jogging (depending how one chooses to define depending on the movement speed). Believe it or not, this form of exercise has always been constantly repeated across most weight loss manuals and is the definite form of exercise even for those engaged in operational duties (we’re talking about those in the police, military, EMT, as well as fire-fighting professions). Talk to anyone of those folks involved in the mentioned career professions and they can definitely assure you that this form of exercise is your definite passport to a successful weight loss campaign. But to be specific, these guys don’t just engage in jogs simply to lose weight fast, but more importantly, to build up overall stamina, endurance, and often, leading to a better sculpted body shape as an overall effort when combined with other forms of static exercises.

So, what distance should we go for at the minimal as part of this overall quick weight loss campaign?

If you can, I would suggest going for an initial 3 km run (that’s about 1.86 miles for those in the United States) within a timing of 20 minutes. Think 1.86 miles is short? Wait till you try to accomplish it under 20 minutes flat. That’s the standard used by fire-fighters in the Asian region. Not to mention what other exercises actually follow-up next.

A more achievable target perhaps? Then try 2.4km (or 1.5 miles) under 14 minutes. Yes, the distance is shorter, but in case you have not noticed, so is the timing.

To put it simply, if anyone is really keen on losing weight fast, safe and yet efficiently, then this will be an absolute ‘no compromise’ issue. All those fad about losing weight while continuously eating your favourite food doesn’t just deceive you, but ultimately is a time wasting strategy and will not yield much positive results.

Read the above again. What I said about this so-called time wasting campaign is only applicable if you’re just solely relying on dieting (in any form) alone. As mentioned before, a combination of the right form of exercise and dieting will yield the desired results.

I should know better as it has worked for me and today, I feel so much healthier, confident, and not to mention, fitter and stronger. It doesn’t take a whole lot of expensive exercise or dieting programs to succeed in losing weight quickly. What you need is a disciplined mindset based on a reasonable exercise and dieting plan or schedule, coupled with a positive mindset!

By: Gary Ng

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Weight Loss Tips: Whey Protein Shakes

A healthy weight can add years to your life as well as prevent numerous diseases. Some of the ailments associated with being overweight include diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Eating a healthy diet and being physically fit is strongly recommended by the American healthcare system. The place where all of that starts is with a well balanced and nutritious diet.

There are numerous tips towards attaining healthy nutrition. Fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low fat dairy are all weight friendly foods. As far as your health is concerned, it is also wise to stay away from foods that are fried and/or full of preservatives and additives. The best thing you can do for your diet is consume more fruit and vegetables. Fresh fruit and vegetables are very nutritionally valuable because they provide your body with beneficial fiber. Fiber has been known to sustain hunger and improve metabolic rate. A lot of people incorporate fiber into the diet they are consuming in order to attain quick weight loss.

A healthy diet can also be achieved through the use of protein shakes. A lot of people substitute one of their daily meals for a delicious protein shake. Protein shakes are great because they give you the necessary nutrition without the calories, cholesterol and carbs. One of the most popular forms of protein right now is whey. Aside from increasing our metabolic rate and decreasing our fat intake, whey protein is also rich in a compound known as Leucine. This particular compound is responsible for preserving lean muscle tissue and promoting fat loss. It is a documented fact that whey protein contains more leucine than egg protein, milk protein and soy protein. So if you want to lose weight or simply maintain healthy nutrition, follow these few simple steps in achieving the body you always wanted.

By: Lauren S. Johnson

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The Atkins Diet is a weight loss program for those who intend to lose a few pounds or even more. It mainly consists of eating foods that are high in protein and very low in carbohydrates. The only problem is that on the long-run is it healthy?

What Should I Eat?

Normally, low carbohydrate diets means taking out certain foods out of your regular diet and increasing the intake of others. If you choose this diet, you’ll avoid all foods with carbohydrates. In other words, you stop eating starches and sugars such as beans, fruits, certain vegetables, bread, rice, cereals, pasta and other grain products. Hence, you would be eating foods high in protein such as meat, cheese and non-starchy vegetables. As the diet progresses, the restrictions on starchy foods relax a bit but still are limited.

What Kind of Atkins Food?

Atkins weight loss diet program include foods like bacon, eggs, cheeseburgers (no bun), green salads (no dressing), seafood and steaks. Although all of these foods are very high in protein they also come with a very high percentage of saturated fat and cholesterol and are low in fiber which isn’t very good for the body. They also do not provide the required minimum of minerals and vitamins. By restricting these nutrients even just for a few weeks could lead you to several serious consequences including potential cardiac, renal, bone and liver abnormalities.

Why Is It So Popular?

The reason why this diet is so popular is mainly because of the kinds of food you eat which is very similar to fast food and that most people still manage to lose weight over a year. However, if you compare this diet to any other kind of diet program the difference in weight loss does not make much of a difference. Furthermore, the lack of nutrients over a year due to an unbalanced diet may harm your body. Although many Americans have started the Atkins diet hoping that it will help them shed a few pounds, many doctors do not recommend this diet because it will not effectively lower weight with a healthy outcome.

Atkins Side Effects

Numerous health concerns arise from prolonged use of these diets.

1. Colon Cancer. Increased intake of meat is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, a common cancer found in America.

2. Heart Disease. The abnormally high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol in Atkins diets are known to be a risk factor in heart disease.

3. Kidney Disease. High protein diets are also a contributing factor for increasing the risk of kidney problems.

4. Diabetes. The elimination of sugars and fruits may cause complications with diabetes.

5. Osteoporosis. The thinning of bones called osteoporosis is also a concern for those who are on the Atkins Diet.

6. Side Effects. Constipation, headaches, bad breath, muscle cramps, diarrhea and weakness are all side effects commonly found in people who use this weight loss diet.

7. Other Health Problems. While obesity is a concern, those who have severe weight problems also usually have additional health concerns. The Atkins diet can enhance these issues turning them from minor problems into serious ones.

Conclusion

As of now, the Atkins diet have made quite a few million dollars by selling products such as books, videos and food products. It is a lucrative industry that aims at those who feel they need to lose weight. Because of this, features are upgraded in some products without addressing any additional health concerns. It causes people who have decided to reduce or cut out necessary foods potentially serious health problems. You should check with your doctor about the type of weight loss program that would be best for you.

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Cabbage Soup Diet - A One Week Diet Plan

When you looking for a convenient start to any diet plan, following the cabbage soup diet is a good way to jumpstart any attempt to lose weight.

It is said that a dieter could potentially lose between 10-20 pounds while sticking to the cabbage soup diet. Many favor this diet because you will prepare a soup that can be eaten at any time of day or night.

Low Calories

The cabbage soup diet doesn’t offer many calories, but allows people to lose weight because they tend not to overeat.

The soup acts as a filler, making sure that the dieter does not experience hunger or the feeling of starvation.

Due to the low amount of calories that the body is consuming, a dieter following the cabbage soup diet may experience a few side effects. This could range from a feeling of being weak to lightheadedness.

One Week Only!

Some of the advantages of the cabbage soup diet are that an individual can lose weight at a fast rate. Dieters should know that the cabbage soup diet should only be followed for a week - it is not meant to be adapted as a continuous lifestyle choice.

If someone attempts to stick with this type of diet for more than a week, they will experience a change with their overall health and body. For example, on one of the days of the cabbage soup diet, only bananas and skim milk are allowed. This means that an intake of about 1,000-1,200 calories will be received.

It cannot be stressed enough how this is not a healthy way to eat for longer than a week.

Here is a recipe for the cabbage soup diet:

Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe

Ingredients:

6 Large Green Onions

2 Green Peppers

1-2 Cans Diced Tomatoes

1 Bunch of Celery

1 Package Lipton Onion Soup Mix

1-2 Cubes of Bouillon (if desired)

1 Cabbage Head

Directions:

1) Cut the vegetables into small pieces and cover with water, you can also use V-8 juice.

2) Boil the ingredients fast for 10 minutes.

3) Reduce to simmer and continue cooking the cabbage soup until all of the vegetables are tender.

4) Season the cabbage soup to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, or whatever spice you want to add.

When following the cabbage soup diet, you should be aware of some of the details.

No Straying!

It is also important to remember that the cabbage soup diet will only work if it is followed exactly how it is stated, meaning "No Straying!"

Day One allows you to eat all of the fruit you want, except for bananas. You can eat only the cabbage soup and the fruit for the first day. You can also drink unsweetened teas, cranberry juice and water.

Day Two, you can eat all of the fresh, raw or cooked vegetables that you want. Keep in mind that leafy green vegetables are the best and that you should avoid dry beans, peas and corn. Fruit is not allowed on this day.

Day Three of the cabbage soup diet, you can eat all the soup you want, as well as fruits and vegetables.

Day Four, you should eat as many as eight bananas on this day, as well as drink as many glasses of skim milk. You should also keep eating the cabbage soup. This day is meant to suppress your desire for sweets.

Day Five, you will be eating 10-20 ounces of beef and up to six fresh tomatoes. You should also drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water in order to wash out the uric acid within your body. You should have at least one bowl of cabbage soup on this day. If you don’t like beef, it is ok for you to exchange it for skinless, baked chicken.

Day Six incorporates beef and vegetables. You can eat all of the beef and vegetables you can, as well as at least one bowl of the cabbage soup.

Day Seven, you will eat as much brown rice, vegetables and unsweetened fruit juices as possible, as well as at least one bowl of the cabbage soup.

Cabbage Soup Diet Books

If you would like to learn more about the cabbage soup diet, you may want to look into such publications as The Ultimate Cabbage Soup Diet by Madeline Cooper and The New Cabbage Soup Diet by Margaret Danbrot.

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Quick Effective Weight Loss

Being overweight or living with obesity affects a person in many ways. The overall quality of life suffers along with self-esteem. Depression also seems to follow those who suffer from excessive weight gain. There are also tremendous health risks and physical limitations associated with obesity. It is for this reason why a lot of people are searching for quick effective weight loss techniques that will produce a healthier, happier body.

What is the first thing you should do? Seek a doctor and get a thorough physical examination before proceeding with any weight loss regimen. One thing is certain:For quick, effective weight loss to take place,there are certain aspects of life should be changed: what to eat, how to eat, behavior and activity level.

Here are quick effective weight loss tips that can change your life:
Fast weight loss composes of a multi-faceted technique that consists of the proper mindset and exercise. Start by learning a diet food plan that can easily be accustomed with. Start an exercise plan that allows at least ten to fifteen minutes a day for moderate physical activity. Set small, realistic goals. The ability to focus and have proper mindset enables someone who is making a lifestyle change to quickly lose those extra pounds.

Include more fiber for it makes a person full sooner and stays in the tummy longer, slowing down the rate of digestion. A single serving of whole grain bread moves fat through the digestive system faster. Switch to whole grains. These include brown rice, barley, millet, amaranth and whole wheat.Avoid white bread or any baked products made with white flour.

Stay away from fried foods at all costs - especially deep-fried as this contains a great amount of fat. Although fish and chicken appear leaner than beef, they can contain just as much fat if not cooked properly. It is recommended for those on strict diet to opt for grilled food as this contains less fat after the food is cooked.

Drink lots of fluid. A general rule for quick effective weight loss is to drink 1/2 of your weight in ounces every day. Since weight loss depends on how the body eliminates wastes, hydration is very important. Hydration is the key to proper waste elimination.

All in all, discipline and consistency is still the best practice and the key to quick effective weight loss success. The general recommendations set out by the American College of Sports Medicine which are 5-10% of body weight or one to two pounds per week. Completely changing your diet, daily moderate exercise, and the right amount of supplementation applied in a regular way everyday will result in weight loss success!

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Weight Loss Through A Sensible Diet

For many people weight loss is one of the biggest challenges they face. It can take a bit of motivation to really get on top of your weight, but what people don’t realise is that it does not have to be that hard. Most people know what they have to do to lose weight; eat less and exercise more. We all know that, but how much do you need to exercise and how much less do you need to eat. Weight loss all comes down to the calorie differential between the calories you eat compared to the calories you burn. When you burn more calories than you eat, you WILL lose weight.

So then next question that needs to be asked is, how many calories does my body burn? Most of you will be pleasantly surprised at how many calories you burn each day for doing nothing. Let say for instance you were a female that weighs around 70kg, you will burn around 1900 calories per day. This is without any exercise! For weight loss, throw in some light exercise and restrict your calorie intake to around 1500 calories per day and you will lose around 0.5kg a week.

The biggest key in weight loss then becomes a proper diet. Did you know that there is over 250 calories in a bottle of coke? Or that there is over 300 calories in a slice of chocolate mud cake? You can certainly keep the foods you love in your diet, however for weight loss, moderation is the key. You need to be clever about food substitutions. Instead of having a slice of cake, have a healthy muffin. Have a can of tuna or some vegetables with dip. You need to come up with between 5 to 10 healthy snacks that you know you like and have the pre-prepared that way when the cravings come on you can go straight for your healthy snacks. It is the binge eating that really hinders weight loss progress so it is important to keep your body fuelled regularly with heavy food so you are not feeling hungry all the time.

Make sure you write out your goals. Studies have shown that people that write out their goals are twice as likely to succeed with reaching their weight loss goals. Start off by making them reasonable and something you know you can achieved. Then, when weight loss actually happens, you can reset your goals and make them more challenging.

The key for weight loss is keeping your energy balance in check. A great site that does all this for you is Australian Lifestyle & Fitness. They have a range of weight loss tools that allow you to keep track of all aspects of your health and fitness, and keep you motivated for sustained weight loss.

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Diet And Your Liver

The liver is a complex organ that works 24 hours a day and performs hundreds of specific functions in the body. More than 500 body functions have been identified with the liver, including system cleansing and detox, the breakdown and metabolism of dietary fat and sugars, production of certain plasma proteins and cholesterol, storage of iron, removal of poisons, drugs and bacteria from the blood, the regulation of blood clotting and the maintenance of a healthy immune system.

Liver

Because the liver is responsible for metabolizing nutrients, hormones and by-products, it’s exposed to everything we eat, drink and breathe. Liver health is essential for optimal enzyme production and youthful energy. Not checking your liver

health regularly can lead to missing opportunities to consider treatment if your liver health is deteriorating.

Liver cancer is the sixth most diagnosed cancer in the world and is much more common in people who have chronic viral infections of the liver such as Hepatitis B or C. Millions of Americans have liver disease and don’t even know it. In fact, liver disease is one of the top ten causes of death in the United States, even though many forms of liver disease are preventable and many more, if detected early, can be treated effectively.

Healthy Liver

Protect and nourish your liver by eating a healthy diet, avoiding harmful chemicals, and giving it the best nutritional support possible. Learn about what your liver does for you as well as what you can do for your liver in the form of healthy eating, keeping fit, energy conservation as well as maintaining a positive attitude. However, a combination approach, that includes nutritional remedies with specific herbs, can contribute to the restoration of a healthy balance within the body.

Diet

The typical American diet does not provide the extraordinarily important B-Vitamins which are crucial to daily functioning. Health practitioners recommend a diet centered on whole foods, with fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains being emphasized. Maintain a healthy diet by cutting back on alcohol consumption, exercise regularly to maintain healthy weight, supplement your diets with herbs & vitamins for a comprehensive herbal liver detox. It is believed that diets containing 30-35% non-vegetable fats promote both liver and heart health.

The combined fibers of rice, alfalfa, barley and high pectin apple fiber combine to gently "sweep" the lining of the intestinal tract, helping to eliminate both dietary toxins and carcinogens. Although fats are a good energy source, they are difficult for the liver to process, and the total fat in your diet should be moderate.

Cleansing

Antioxidants not only help the liver carry out its cleansing processes, but they also serve to protect the liver from excessive free radical damage. Additionally, supplements recommended in the liver cleansing treatment, such as milk thistle can help to support your liver functions. Although carrots are not a green vegetable, vitamins and minerals found in carrots are a very important in the cleansing factor. You should also look into cleansing the colon, lungs, and cardiovascular system every so often to get a full body cleanse.

Conclusion

A healthy liver is very important to a person overall wellness and optimum health. Physical exercise and diaphragmatic deep breathing are critical to lymph cleansing and to healthy immune response. An unhealthy liver can lead to weight gain, fatigue, poor complexion, and can complicate other health concerns. In promoting liver care, a healthy, balanced diet is always first and foremost.

By: Paul Rodgers

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