When you want weight loss you want it now. We all want quick results. We conveniently forget that our obesity problems have been created over years of self neglect in most cases and it is unreasonable to expect instant results. On the other hand if you just want to get back into shape after having baby, quick results are quite reasonable. Either way the following article will work for you
Looking trim, taut and terrific is not going to happen overnight no matter how hard we try or wish it was so. I wish it did, but I know from experience that weight loss comes slowly and steadily with commitment and determination. But most importantly it comes with certainty if we stick to some good guidelines which I am going to share with you today. There are some proven successful fast weight loss diets that can get us to our destination a little sooner if we are prepared to given them a chance.
A popular and often controversial diet program which is in every bookstore and every supermarket is the Atkins Diet. This diet is based on a low carbohydrate approach where the dieter severely reduces their carbohydrate intake whilst increasing their protein intake. Having personal experience of this diet I can say categorically that it works. I dropped 10 pounds of fat in three weeks, most of it from my stomach and butt (I'm a guy and we tend to store fat on our stomachs first). The weight loss wasn't water, despite the critics who insist the diet doesn't work. This is how the Atkins Diet works.
Carbohydrates and protein both contain 4 calories per gram. However when we eat carbohydrates our bodies digest them and convert them into sugars which the body can use for fuel. When sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream our pancreas responds by releasing insulin which either converts the sugars into glycogen which it stores in the liver for future energy needs or into fat which it stores in tissue we know as fat. The more carbohydrates we consume the more is converted into fat which we store and which leads to obesity. This is especially true of simple sugars like cane sugar and corn syrup which is "hidden" in so much processed foods.
Dr Atkins based his conclusions on existing research that demonstrated that an overabundance of carbohydrates in our diets was the cause of most of our ills, from diabetes type 2 to obesity and heart disease. He believed that if we severely reduced carbohydrates in our diets our bodies would be forced to utilise the glycogen in our livers for energy first and then start converting fat into fuel for energy. The low carbohydrate intake would force the body to change its mode of operation from consumer of food to burner of stored energy or fat. Meanwhile our diets would have much higher proportions of protein and fat. This process is known as ketosis and kicks in after 2 - 3 days. When you stay on this very low level of carb intake you watch the fat drop off. I have used the diet and I can confidently state that it works very well if you are consistent and stick to it strictly.
One problem with this diet is that the foods you can eat are very limited, especially in the first 2 - 3 weeks. I found this to be especially difficult at breakfast time. For example in the first two weeks you can have 20 grams of carbohydrates a day, which is about one slice of bread. As a person who eats toast for breakfast I found I had problems changing my diet to suit. After 2 weeks you can increase the carbohydrate intake for the next 2 - 4 weeks and so on until you find a carbohydrate level which maintains you weight where you neither gain nor lose weight. It just got too complex for me. My other problem with the diet was the need to constantly monitor my carbohydrate intake levels. Even fruit is restricted because of its sugar content and juice is out completely. However the Atkins Diet definitely works and I lost 10 pounds in the first three weeks. My body shape changed to reflect the weight loss which was very obvious on my stomach measurements.
Many critics of the diet claim that any weight loss on this diet is water loss and not fat loss. I can testify this is incorrect. The weight I lost came back quite slowly over the next two years whereas water would have returned very quickly. The Atkins Diet works if you can devote the time to creating a new menu for living and can live with the restrictions. With "meal planner" software and a bit more commitment to simplify my daily diet I think I could live with the program.
Another very popular fast weight loss diet program popular at the moment is the "meal in a shake" style of diet. With these you replace one or more meals each day with a pre-packaged milk shake. The results are fast if my friends are anything to go by. One friend of mine using the diet lost over 50 pounds in three months or an average of 3 pounds a week. As she returned to regular meals her weight also returned. This demonstrates the main problem with the style of weight loss program. Another problem is that now you are stuck with shakes the rest of your life. You haven't made any lifestyle changes for the better and you have created no long term strategies for staying slim.
With most of these there is no exercise program provided and you receive only general information on diet and lifestyle changes needed. My final problem with this style of diet is the content of the packets. You have now entered into the world of highly processed artificial foods which have questionable nutritional value. From reading the packet you also find the are very high in carbohydrates and artificial flavouring agents. Also they are expensive compared to "real" food and they don't prepare you for the future.
Finally we must consider the "Meal Plan" diets provided by big companies which supply at least one or more ready prepared meals. Without doubt they work and they use real food to achieve their aim. This is a good lesson in itself. Good food well prepared is your greatest ally in losing weight. And their food looks and tastes great according to friends who have tried it. These are respected companies with long histories and good track records. As fast weight loss diets go these are probably the easiest to follow and enjoy results from.
Is there a downside to them? Not if you enjoy an unlimited income. If you buy their ready-made food the cost is enormous. It is a weight loss strategy for people with big disposable incomes and that certainly lets me out. Also these plans do not equip you to look after yourself in the long term. What are you going to do when you are on holidays and away from home or eating out?
The solution to true fast weight loss diets is to put aside the gimmicky, the silly, the expensive and the unsustainable diets. Then go and find a program that prepares you for the long term while helping you lose weight in the short term. Most importantly it must provide dietary information you can use, meal plans you can easily prepare without struggling to count every gram of carbohydrate, protein oar fat you consume.
The internet is a wealth of information on every topic and weight loss is no different. Do your research and find a weight loss program that makes good sense and just do it. Just doing it is the main key. Solid commitment is the key to success. No one ever succeeded without an uncompromising determination to succeed, whether it was in sport, politics or losing weight.
A good program should have really good information on how to plan your meals and include a meal planner program that helps you plan ahead with your grocery shopping. It must incorporate an exercise program that gets you moving. Remember if you hope to lose it, you had better move it! Remember the weight took year to accumulate so give yourself a sensible timeframe to achieve your goal weight. Work on losing 3 pounds a week. Need to lose 150 pounds? You will need to set yourself a goal of 50 weeks or one year. Now commit yourself wholly to it and stay with it for the weeks and months until you reach your goal weight. By then your new lifestyle will be so ingrained you won't return to the unhealthy lifestyle you once had and a new and slimmer you will enjoy life. Now that's SUCCESS!
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Ten Important Things to Know Before You Join a Weight Loss Program
1. What is my BMI and how do I calculate it?
BMI means Body Mass Index. The value is associated with body fat and health and fitness risks.
Healthy weight is defined as a BMI equal to or greater than 19 and less than 25 among all people aged 20 or over. Between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight; more than 30 is considered obese.
To determine body mass index: [Weight in pounds ÷ Height in inches ÷ Height in inches] x 703.
Fractions and ounces must be entered as decimal values.
The metric formula is: BMI= Body Weight(kg)/height(m)2. Remember that: 2.2 lbs.=1 kg and 39.4 ins.=1m.
For example, if you are 1.75 M tall and weigh 80 kg. , your BMI will be = 80/1.75X1.75 = 26.122, i.e. slightly overweight (Always keep in mind that "obesity" is defined as a BMI greater than 30)
2. What are carbs, proteins, fats?
Carbohydrates provide your body with its basic fuel, very much like a car engine and gasoline. Glucose goes directly into the cells, which convert it into the energy they need.
There are two types of carbohydrates:
Simple carbohydrates (also called "sugars" on food package labels): glucose etc.
Complex carbohydrates ("starches"), made up of chains of glucose molecules, which is simply a way plants store glucose.
Starches can be found in great quantities in most grains (wheat, corn, oats, rice) and things like potatoes and plantains.
Your digestive system breaks a starch back down into its component glucose molecules so that the glucose can enter your bloodstream.
Carbohydrates provide cells with energy, proteins provide cells with the building material they need to grow and maintain their structure.
Protein can be found in both animal and vegetable foods. Most animal sources (meat, milk, eggs) provide "complete protein": they contain all of the essential amino acids.
Fats are also an important part of our diet. Many foods contain fat in different amounts. High-fat foods include dairy products like butter and cream as well as mayonnaise and oils.
There are two kinds of fats: saturated and unsaturated.
Fat is necessary because: the only way to get certain fat-soluble vitamins is to eat fat, your body has no way to make certain essential fats, so you must get them in your food.
Another reason is that fat is a good source of energy, in fact it contains twice as many calories per gram as do carbohydrates or proteins. Your body can burn fat as fuel when necessary
3. What else does my body need?
Mainly vitamins and minerals. These can be found in various foods, fruits, etc..It seems the "Standard Western Diet" is deficient in vitamins and minerals. This has led to the creation of vitamin and mineral supplements.
4. What are the dangers of being overweight (too fat)?
When it gets to a certain level, overweight becomes "obesity", which has been described as "a serious, chronic disease that is known to reduce weight life span, increase disability and lead to many serious illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and stroke, cancer, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, gall bladder disease, gout."
5. What exactly is Atkins diet?
Dr. Atkins diet, first introduced in 1972, is strictly focused on limiting carbohydrate consumption.
That is why it is called a low-carb, high-protein diet or sometimes simply a low-carb diet, together with other diets such as South Beach Diet, Protein Power Diet etc...
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BMI means Body Mass Index. The value is associated with body fat and health and fitness risks.
Healthy weight is defined as a BMI equal to or greater than 19 and less than 25 among all people aged 20 or over. Between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight; more than 30 is considered obese.
To determine body mass index: [Weight in pounds ÷ Height in inches ÷ Height in inches] x 703.
Fractions and ounces must be entered as decimal values.
The metric formula is: BMI= Body Weight(kg)/height(m)2. Remember that: 2.2 lbs.=1 kg and 39.4 ins.=1m.
For example, if you are 1.75 M tall and weigh 80 kg. , your BMI will be = 80/1.75X1.75 = 26.122, i.e. slightly overweight (Always keep in mind that "obesity" is defined as a BMI greater than 30)
2. What are carbs, proteins, fats?
Carbohydrates provide your body with its basic fuel, very much like a car engine and gasoline. Glucose goes directly into the cells, which convert it into the energy they need.
There are two types of carbohydrates:
Simple carbohydrates (also called "sugars" on food package labels): glucose etc.
Complex carbohydrates ("starches"), made up of chains of glucose molecules, which is simply a way plants store glucose.
Starches can be found in great quantities in most grains (wheat, corn, oats, rice) and things like potatoes and plantains.
Your digestive system breaks a starch back down into its component glucose molecules so that the glucose can enter your bloodstream.
Carbohydrates provide cells with energy, proteins provide cells with the building material they need to grow and maintain their structure.
Protein can be found in both animal and vegetable foods. Most animal sources (meat, milk, eggs) provide "complete protein": they contain all of the essential amino acids.
Fats are also an important part of our diet. Many foods contain fat in different amounts. High-fat foods include dairy products like butter and cream as well as mayonnaise and oils.
There are two kinds of fats: saturated and unsaturated.
Fat is necessary because: the only way to get certain fat-soluble vitamins is to eat fat, your body has no way to make certain essential fats, so you must get them in your food.
Another reason is that fat is a good source of energy, in fact it contains twice as many calories per gram as do carbohydrates or proteins. Your body can burn fat as fuel when necessary
3. What else does my body need?
Mainly vitamins and minerals. These can be found in various foods, fruits, etc..It seems the "Standard Western Diet" is deficient in vitamins and minerals. This has led to the creation of vitamin and mineral supplements.
4. What are the dangers of being overweight (too fat)?
When it gets to a certain level, overweight becomes "obesity", which has been described as "a serious, chronic disease that is known to reduce weight life span, increase disability and lead to many serious illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and stroke, cancer, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, gall bladder disease, gout."
5. What exactly is Atkins diet?
Dr. Atkins diet, first introduced in 1972, is strictly focused on limiting carbohydrate consumption.
That is why it is called a low-carb, high-protein diet or sometimes simply a low-carb diet, together with other diets such as South Beach Diet, Protein Power Diet etc...
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Exercise Weight Loss Plans - Plans You Need to Make to Help You Succeed in Weight Loss
Exercise weight loss plans are very important to make! If you want to succeed in your weight loss goals,
you will definitely need to make plans. Reaching your goals will only become much easier after you have properly planned. In this article I will share with you some planning tips you should be making.
Here are five simple exercise weight loss plans:
1) The first thing you should be doing is to figure out how much weight you want to lose. At which weight would you be most comfortable at? So, right now, you need to weight yourself. You also should measure your height. You basically need these numbers so that you can find out your body mass index (BMI).
You want a BMI that is under 25 for you to be considered at having a normal weight. Any number 30 or more, you would be considered obese. Therefore, you should plan on getting your particular BMI number to a normal weight number.
2) Once you have your BMI number, you need to plan on how long you think it will take you to reach your target BMI. Here you need to be reasonable. You didn't gain your weight overnight, so don't expect to lose a lot of weight in a very short time.
3) A great idea to keep yourself motivated is to find some clothes that you would like to wear when you finally have lost your weight! Go to the stores and look around and see what you like. You could possibly even purchase the clothes and keep them as a reminder that you will lose weight and will finally be able to wear them. Also, you can cut out pictures of fit people in magazines and use them as a boost or motivation for yourself.
4) You should be getting all the support you need when you are trying to lose weight. The support you receive could come from your family and friends. Ask them if they would like to work out with you. If you have a spouse, try encouraging them to help you out, by cooking healthy meals. They should try buying healthy foods and bringing home no fast food or sweets of any kind.
5) Before starting out on your weight loss routine, you should properly prepare yourself. You should go out shopping for workout clothes. You will need shoes, shorts, and track pants.
You could also buy some great music to keep you motivated while you exercise!
In this article I shared with you five simple exercise weight loss plans. I know that if you follow these steps, you will succeed in losing weight!
you will definitely need to make plans. Reaching your goals will only become much easier after you have properly planned. In this article I will share with you some planning tips you should be making.
Here are five simple exercise weight loss plans:
1) The first thing you should be doing is to figure out how much weight you want to lose. At which weight would you be most comfortable at? So, right now, you need to weight yourself. You also should measure your height. You basically need these numbers so that you can find out your body mass index (BMI).
You want a BMI that is under 25 for you to be considered at having a normal weight. Any number 30 or more, you would be considered obese. Therefore, you should plan on getting your particular BMI number to a normal weight number.
2) Once you have your BMI number, you need to plan on how long you think it will take you to reach your target BMI. Here you need to be reasonable. You didn't gain your weight overnight, so don't expect to lose a lot of weight in a very short time.
3) A great idea to keep yourself motivated is to find some clothes that you would like to wear when you finally have lost your weight! Go to the stores and look around and see what you like. You could possibly even purchase the clothes and keep them as a reminder that you will lose weight and will finally be able to wear them. Also, you can cut out pictures of fit people in magazines and use them as a boost or motivation for yourself.
4) You should be getting all the support you need when you are trying to lose weight. The support you receive could come from your family and friends. Ask them if they would like to work out with you. If you have a spouse, try encouraging them to help you out, by cooking healthy meals. They should try buying healthy foods and bringing home no fast food or sweets of any kind.
5) Before starting out on your weight loss routine, you should properly prepare yourself. You should go out shopping for workout clothes. You will need shoes, shorts, and track pants.
You could also buy some great music to keep you motivated while you exercise!
In this article I shared with you five simple exercise weight loss plans. I know that if you follow these steps, you will succeed in losing weight!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Weight Loss Program - Strategies You Cannot Afford to Miss Out If You Want It to Work
I'll admit it. One of the hardest things I have ever done in my life is trying to lose weight. Not because of lack of motivation or commitment, no, I had PLENTY of that.
The problem for me was deciding on the 'how'. It seems as if everywhere you look, there is a new diet out on the market that promises incredible way to help you lose weight and have a perfect body. The before and after weight lose all look fantastic and are enough to sway just about anyone who is desperate to achieve the body they desire. The choices seem endless and all too often, at least for me anyways, I ended up making the wrong choice. So, how does someone know what is the RIGHT weight loss program for them?
The first step in any successful weight loss management is and will always be an exercise program which may include weight strength training. Nothing is a substitute for getting up and getting moving. Check with your doctor,
make sure you have no health problems that would prevent you from getting physical, and get to it! Jumping rope, jogging, even brisk walking will start the calories burning and get your program off to a great start. In addition, make sure to add some resistance training to your regimen. For those less experience out there, this means weight lifting. Don't groan, I know what you're thinking, but here are the facts. Muscle burns fat. The more muscle you have, the more fat you will burn. Even while you are sitting down watching TV, your muscles will be burning fat. Now, don't think that just because I am talking about lifting some weights you are going to turn into some bulky bodybuilder. That just doesn't happen. Your physique will become toned, your muscles will start to show, and your clothes will fit better. All the things you want to have happen.
Now, exercise alone may not be all you need. For some of us, quality weight losing programs are what we need in addition to our exercise routines, but back to the original question, how do we know which one to pick?
When choosing a weight loss plan or product, the key thing to keep in mind is, "Is this something that I could do?" Be sure to learn all the parameters of the program or product and ask yourself this question. Try to picture yourself following the guidelines and outlined and be realistic with yourself. Is this something you will really stick to? Does the cost fit into your budget? Are there any special foods or supplements you will need to purchase? Many people begin weight loss program with the best of intentions, but decide later on that they made the wrong choice. Had they done a little more research beforehand, they likely would have had more success.
How to lose weight is an issue for many people all over the world. The health implications alone are certainly a reason to take some action, but it is the results we see as our bodies' change that really motivates us to continue and hopefully, eventually succeed.
If you take your time, do your research, commit to an exercise regimen as well as a program or product that is right for you, then you too can join the thousands of people every year who have success with a weight loss program.
The problem for me was deciding on the 'how'. It seems as if everywhere you look, there is a new diet out on the market that promises incredible way to help you lose weight and have a perfect body. The before and after weight lose all look fantastic and are enough to sway just about anyone who is desperate to achieve the body they desire. The choices seem endless and all too often, at least for me anyways, I ended up making the wrong choice. So, how does someone know what is the RIGHT weight loss program for them?
The first step in any successful weight loss management is and will always be an exercise program which may include weight strength training. Nothing is a substitute for getting up and getting moving. Check with your doctor,
make sure you have no health problems that would prevent you from getting physical, and get to it! Jumping rope, jogging, even brisk walking will start the calories burning and get your program off to a great start. In addition, make sure to add some resistance training to your regimen. For those less experience out there, this means weight lifting. Don't groan, I know what you're thinking, but here are the facts. Muscle burns fat. The more muscle you have, the more fat you will burn. Even while you are sitting down watching TV, your muscles will be burning fat. Now, don't think that just because I am talking about lifting some weights you are going to turn into some bulky bodybuilder. That just doesn't happen. Your physique will become toned, your muscles will start to show, and your clothes will fit better. All the things you want to have happen.
Now, exercise alone may not be all you need. For some of us, quality weight losing programs are what we need in addition to our exercise routines, but back to the original question, how do we know which one to pick?
When choosing a weight loss plan or product, the key thing to keep in mind is, "Is this something that I could do?" Be sure to learn all the parameters of the program or product and ask yourself this question. Try to picture yourself following the guidelines and outlined and be realistic with yourself. Is this something you will really stick to? Does the cost fit into your budget? Are there any special foods or supplements you will need to purchase? Many people begin weight loss program with the best of intentions, but decide later on that they made the wrong choice. Had they done a little more research beforehand, they likely would have had more success.
How to lose weight is an issue for many people all over the world. The health implications alone are certainly a reason to take some action, but it is the results we see as our bodies' change that really motivates us to continue and hopefully, eventually succeed.
If you take your time, do your research, commit to an exercise regimen as well as a program or product that is right for you, then you too can join the thousands of people every year who have success with a weight loss program.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle - Does it Work?
Are you interested in learning more about Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle? Unlike other diets and weight loss programs, this one is really gentle on the metabolism. In fact it actually kickstarts it! Lots of weight loss systems can quickly drop the weight but participants are often left with terrible side effects such as cravings and lethargy.
I don't know about you but a supplement is not substitute for real food! Vitamins and minerals are great - but they've never really helped me in my weight loss journey. Let me know if you know anyone who's ever had long term fat loss with these. I sure haven't. Let's face it there is so much conflicting advice on weight loss
it's hard to find the truth.
Are you like me - one of those people who can lose weight easily on most diets in the short term, but quickly puts it all back on sooner or later? Well I've finally found the holy grail of dieting - Burn the Fat Feed The Muscle. Yes, unlike before, this time you will keep the weight off.
Before you think you've seen it all before, think again. So many diets, such as Atkins and the Zone diet work in the short term but not the long term. That's where Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle really stands apart. You get the info on what's really going on with your body. You get the information about why you should be eating certain foods - including the 12 foods that are essential for quick and sustained fat loss.
Fat burning foods - did you know they existed? Wow was my world opened up after this. Relax these are delicious foods.
Even better is that your metabolism is so fired up you'll lose weight when you are sleeping. I'm getting used to the constant comments from friends about how much I've lost how soon. For me nothing comes close - Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle has been the key. It's been so quick, the fat has stayed off, and surprisingly it's been stress free.
I don't know about you but a supplement is not substitute for real food! Vitamins and minerals are great - but they've never really helped me in my weight loss journey. Let me know if you know anyone who's ever had long term fat loss with these. I sure haven't. Let's face it there is so much conflicting advice on weight loss
it's hard to find the truth.
Are you like me - one of those people who can lose weight easily on most diets in the short term, but quickly puts it all back on sooner or later? Well I've finally found the holy grail of dieting - Burn the Fat Feed The Muscle. Yes, unlike before, this time you will keep the weight off.
Before you think you've seen it all before, think again. So many diets, such as Atkins and the Zone diet work in the short term but not the long term. That's where Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle really stands apart. You get the info on what's really going on with your body. You get the information about why you should be eating certain foods - including the 12 foods that are essential for quick and sustained fat loss.
Fat burning foods - did you know they existed? Wow was my world opened up after this. Relax these are delicious foods.
Even better is that your metabolism is so fired up you'll lose weight when you are sleeping. I'm getting used to the constant comments from friends about how much I've lost how soon. For me nothing comes close - Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle has been the key. It's been so quick, the fat has stayed off, and surprisingly it's been stress free.
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