4 Tips For Fast and Easy Weight Loss

Probably one of the most difficult goals to achieve in life is that of weight loss. Weight loss is difficult, but even more difficult is keeping the weight off once you have reached your goal weight.

While there are several ways to lose weight, not all options work for everybody. For some people, plain diet and exercise will help them lose weight. For others, simply dieting and exercising aren’t enough; they will need to take weight loss supplements and perhaps work a bit harder than others.

Remember not to get weight loss tips and advice from your friends because some of these suggestions may not work for you. Plus, some of the suggested tips can actually be harmful for your body. Bottom line is that YOU need to decide how you are going to lose weight. If you have chosen to tread the path of the conventional diet and exercise, then I will give you some tips in this article:

1. Avoid Junk Food:  Yes, we all know that we need to stay away from junk food – but you must make a concerted effort to actually do it.

All your weight loss efforts will do down the drain if you cannot keep yourself from eating junk and processed foods. These foods have high calorie content and will add to your pounds. You should always try to eat healthy.

To make sure that you don’t give in to any temptations, make sure you have a considerable stock of raw fruits and vegetables in your house. Also make sure that you cook your own meals, so you can decide how much oil to use. Keep in mind the less oil you consume, the better for you!

2. Eat in Small Portions:  Don’t be lazy. You may think that if you eat just once a day you will survive  anyway but if you want to lose weight then eating a large meal may not be in your best interest.

Ideally, you should split your large dinner into five or six small meals and eat each small portion every four or five hours. Every time you eat, your metabolism will increase and you will be able to burn a lot of fat. Plus it will help suppress your appetite as you won’t feel hungry all the time!

3. Cut down on calories without depriving yourself: You can lose weight only when you consume less calories than what you burn, and to make sure that you can achieve this end, you should start cutting down on your calorie intake by small percentages everyday.

However, you should look to it that in the quest of cutting down your calorie intake, you don’t deprive yourself of your favorite foods, otherwise you will start binge eating which will cause weight gain!

What I like to do is to pick up a flavored lip gloss and have plenty of sugarless gum on hand, then when I get a craving for sweets, I’ll chew the gum or soften my lips with a nicely flavored gloss and the urge will go away.

4. Exercise:  Exercises are one of the best ways to lose weight. However much you hate to workout at the gym, you must do it if you are serious about losing belly fat .  Workouts not only speed up your metabolism, it also increases your muscles mass. Increase in your metabolic rate as well as your muscle mass will help you burn more fat in less time.  You should also look to it that you increase your physical activity level as much as you can. If you go to the marketplace in your car, start using your legs instead. If you reach your office room using the elevator, try to take to the stairs instead!

As you can see, there is no better way to lose weight than by diet and exercise.

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Five Surprising and Safe! Metabolism Boosters

You already know that exercise boosts your metabolism, of course. And we can not recommend highly enough that you do some type of aerobic activity every day, even if it’s just walking up a few flights of stairs a few times a day at work, or taking a brisk walk on your lunch hour.

If you do aerobic exercise, your metabolism remains higher for up to eight hours after you finish exercising!

And if you exercise enough to put on more muscle, so much the better. Building up muscle can boost your metabolism by ten percent or more, which will generally mean you can eat a few hundred more calories a day.

But when you’re dieting you need all of the help that you can get, so here are some ways to boost that metabolism and burn those calories off faster.

1.) Magnesium: Magnesium is necessary to keep your metabolism functioning properly. If you are not getting enough magnesium in your diet, your metabolism may slow down. (When you buy vitamin supplements, never take more than the recommended dose, however!)

2.) Vitamin B is another vitamin that is essential for boosting your metabolism. B-12 in particular is known to give an energy boost and increase your metabolic rate.

3.) Spicy foods. Studies show that eating foods containing ingredients like black pepper, ginger, and chili peppers can boost your metabolism by as much as 8 percent for several hours after you eat them!

4.) Green Tea not only boosts your metabolism, studies show that it has health benefits including acting as an anti-oxidant and protecting against heart disease.

5.) Water. Dehydration causes your metabolism to slow down. Even mild dehydration can cause your metabolism to slow down as much as three percent, in much the same way that cutting back on calories does.

When your body is deprived of water it slows down all of its metabolic functions. Drinking water not only fills you up, it keeps your metabolism functioning efficiently.

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13 Easy Weight Loss Tips

13 Easy Weight Loss Tips

Weight loss tips that you’ll find easy to follow

Remembering that each pound of fat that we gain or lose is comprised of 3500 calories,  if you can cut back on 500 calories a day by taking a few small steps you can lose 1 pound of fat a week.

Ok, 1 pound may not seem like much, but these are simple tips that you can implement in addition to your diet and exercise program if you like, and add
to the weight loss.

1.  Instead of drinking orange juice at breakfast, eat a whole orange.  You’ll save about 45 calories.  Do the same if you drink grapefruit juice.

2.  Make your breakfast omelet with four egg whites plus 1/4 cup egg substitute.  If you must have bacon, replace regular bacon with Canadian bacon to save even more calories.

3.  Switch from whole milk to nonfat or low fat milk. You’ll save both calories and it’s more heart healthy.

4.  At lunch, use mustard instead of mayonnaise on your sandwich to save 100 calories (per tablespoon) . Eliminate the cheese and save 100 more calories.

5.  Instead of a Big Mac and large fries, go for a plain hamburger and a small french fry and save a whopping 590 calories!

6.  Don’t eat potato chips at snack time. Have an apple instead for less calories plus the added benefit of more fiber.

7.   Substitute diet cola or iced tea for your usual soda. You’ll save 150-200 calories per drink.

8.  Eat every 2-3 hours with smaller portions.  Eating small, frequent meals keeps blood glucose levels stable and minimizes the impulse to overeat.

9.  Get more walking time by replacing coffee breaks with exercise breaks. Also use half of your lunch break to take a brisk walk with a co-worker.

10.  Substitute whole grain foods for white bread, rice and cereals.  You will not only cut fat and calories, but whole grains have been proven to reduce the risk of colon cancer by increasing the fiber that your body needs and keep you feeling full longer.

11.  Saute meat, chicken and vegetables in broth instead of butter. And speaking of butter: replace it with nonfat sour cream on baked potatoes.

12.  Instead of having heavy and high calorie salad dressings, have your   with nonfat salad dressing. The newer spray on ones taste great & have only 2-3 calories per spray.

13.  Do you love pasta?  Have spaghetti with marinara sauce instead of fettuccini with Alfredo sauce. You’ll save at least 500 calories! Also try the newer whole grain pasta. It’s higher in fiber, won’t spike your blood sugar like white flour pasta and you’ll feel full longer.

Here are a few bonus tips

Don’t skip breakfast!

When you’re going out with friends, watch your alcohol intake. Instead of using Coke or Seven-Up with your drinks, choose tonic water or seltzer.

Restaurants are notorious for their huge serving sizes. Eat only half of your dinner and save the rest for lunch tomorrow. Or simply share the meal with a friend. You’ll save money and calories.

Get moving.  Walk to the store instead of driving. try to walk 10,000 steps a day.

Swim, swim, swim. By swimming for just an hour you can burn 500 calories. You’ll also end up with a firmer, more toned body.

You don’t have to go on a strict diet to lose weight.  Change to more sensible eating habits and start moving your body by walking, swimming or bicycle riding. You’ll be rewarded by good health and a fit body.

I think you’ll agree that the tips listed above are easy to implement,  so start today and before you know it, they will become healthy habits that will help you shed excess weight without even trying to hard.

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Tips To Boost Your Slowing Metabolism

Boost Your Slowing Metabolism

As we get older our metabolism tends to slow down – sometimes almost to a crawl. You may even notice that if you take your temperature several times a day for a week, that  you won’t see the average 98.6 but more like 97.5 or 97.7.  The 98.6 is just an average and many of us tend to have a lower temperature as we get older.

A slowing metabolism is a fact of life most of us face, but few of us want to admit. The need for calories also tends to decline.

So, how can you enjoy a relatively tasty daily meal plan as the body’s need for calories goes down? It’s not as difficult as it sounds.

There are a few things people who are aging can do to ensure they get the calories they actually need while not necessarily having to count every single one.

Boosting metabolism in later years is possible by:

•    Making smarter food choices. Consider eating an overall healthier diet. This is good not only for the body’s health, but also its waistline.  Substitute “bad” foods with smarter ones.  For example, try whole grains instead of processed.  Avoid sugar and simple carbohydrates and even try to include more fruits and vegetables in the daily mix.

•    Portion control and eating frequency. Portion control is perhaps the hardest thing we have to face as we get older – and even when we’re younger. The real portions for food tend to be a great deal smaller than what advertising and restaurants lead us to believe.  Find out what really constitutes a proportion and try to stick with it.  Also, consider breaking up meal times more frequently over the course of a day. Sitting down to a five-course dinner every night will not help your metabolism a bit.  Breaking up that giant meal over the course of a day just might.

•    Move it or lose it. Exercise is an important part of metabolism building at any age. It can be even more important as we age.  The fact of the matter is the less we do, the more likely we are to not only gain weight, but also lose proper functioning of muscles.  Get up, get out and get moving.  Even basic walks and stretches can help the body and its metabolism a whole lot.  Check with a doctor if exercise has not been a part of normal routine to date.  Health concerns should also be compensated for.

While making the metabolism function at its peak during aging years will likely require some lifestyle changes, it can make a big difference in overall health. The more fine tuned the body and its calorie-burning abilities are, the less likely it is some age-related conditions will appear.

Since the need for calories is said to go down by about 5 percent a year after the age of 40, it makes sense to alter some things as you get older.  It’s not as hard as it seems.  Besides, the better the everyday routine is, the more likely it is you’ll get away with an occasional splurge without it going straight to the waistline!

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The Skinny on Fats

There is much confusion about fat and fats in the diet.  Some people incorrectly believe that you should have no fat in your diet if you are trying to lose weight.

It’s now time to clear the air and stop all of the “fats” myths.
Below you will find what expert fitness author Jon Benson had to say about this subject and he gave me permission to share this with you today.

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Let’s get this one out in the open:

1.  Fats do not make you gain body fat.

2.  Fats do not put you on Heart Attack Row.

3.  Fats are not the enemy.

We’ve been sold a bag of lies when it comes to fats.

Fats are essential for your body’s hormone production, skin health, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and even burning body fat. Yep… you need fats to burn fat.!

Studies have been conducted to attempt to elevate cholesterol levels using high-fat diets. Most all of them have failed miserably — in fact several “lowered” total cholesterol while raising the so-called “good” cholesterol (HDL).

That being said, you don’t need the following…

1.  A lot of fats in your diet. Fats still contain over twice the calories per gram as carbs and protein.

2.  Any kind of “fake fats” — margarine or processed oils of any kind are highly dangerous foods.

Here’s my simple dietary fats solution:

1.  Eat fats as they occur in nature, but eat at least 80% as they “actually” occur in nature — meaning from grass-fed and free-range sources. The extra cost is worth it. It tastes better and your medical costs will well offset the few dollars more per pound you pay.

2. Cook with a combination of olive oil and coconut oil, but use both sparingly. If you are eating plenty of animal protein you do not need excessive fats… not because of ‘danger’ but because of needless calories. Not a good idea if you’re wanting to keep your abs. But a bit of raw butter or olive oil can make bland veggies taste wonderful, so feel free.

Also, omega 3-rich fats like olive oil and fish (and especially fish oil) help lower inflammation. That’s the real culprit behind heart disease in most cases.

3. Avoid a lot of fats at night. The night-time meals should be high in lean protein (tuna, tofu, turkey breast) with very limited fats if you are wanting to really get lean. If you are just trying to shed bodyweight slowly, it’s okay to have some fats at night.

Just do me a favor: If you are on the “Fats make you gain body fat and have heart attacks” bandwagon, jump off.
We have consumed fat for countless thousands of years. Just consume it the way we always HAVE (naturally, not stuffed with hormones and cooked up in a lab) and you’ll be fine.

If you want a diet-solution that actually uses dietary fats to help you take off the body fat, then use this one:

Every Other Day Diet <— Eat Fats, Burn Body fat!

It’s a real-world plan that allows you to eat your favorite foods and still shed the body weight you want.

And yes — that includes fats.

Every Other Day Diet <— Learn how to burn fat!

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30 Power Foods for More Fat Loss

In order to get the most accurate information about which power foods help you to lose more fat I asked this question of  expert Mike Roussell.
He gladly allowed me to share his answer with you today.

Here is what Mike had to say

30 Power Foods for More Fat Loss
by Mike Roussell PhD(c)
Warp Speed Fat Loss

Good food is an extremely important part of any fat loss diet. The food you eat is actually going to drive (or inhibit) your fat loss.
I have put together a list of 30 Powerfoods are the kings of ‘healthy foods’.

They will get your body primed not only for rapid weight loss but greatly improved health.

These 30 Foods (if not all then most) should be the center pieces of your nutrition as they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, essential fatty acids, fiber, essential amino acids, and all kinds of other good stuff that we don’t fully understand (we just know it is good for you).

I wanted to use this list to supercharge your nutrition – hopefully you’re eating lots of these already.
They are chunked into 5 groups: Starches (faster acting carbs), Fruits & Vegetables (and non starch carbohydrates), Proteins, Fats, and the Powerfood Outsiders (these don’t really fit into any of the previous categories but that doesn’t take away from their nutritional power).

Starches
* Amaranth
* Quinoa
* Oats
* Yams

Fruits & Vegetables
* Apples
* Blueberries
* Broccoli
* Onions
* Oranges
* Pomegranates
* Pumpkin
* Raspberries
* Spinach
* Tomatoes
* Beans

Fats
* Avocado
* Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* Flaxseed/flaxseed oil
* Walnuts

Proteins
* Lean Poultry
* Salmon
* Lean red meat
* Omega-3 Eggs
* Cottage Cheese (with Live Cultures)
* Milk Protein Powder Blend

Power Foods Outsiders
* Green Tea
* Cinnamon
* Garlic
* Hot peppers

Which ones are you eating? Which ones aren’t you eating? Make note of the ones you aren’t eating and make sure you pick them up next time you go shopping.

About the Author/More Info:
Warp Speed Fat Loss is a complete 28 day diet and training system crafted to help you lose 10,15, or 20lbs of body fat in just 28 day.
To start losing weight fast visit Warp Speed Fat Loss.
Mike Roussell is a nutrition doctoral student at Pennsylvania State University. Mike’s writings can be found in magazines such as Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, and Testosterone Nation. Mike specializes in fat loss nutrition and diets for busy men and women who need to lose weight fast without it interfering with their lives.

Warp Speed Fat Loss is a complete Done-for-You A-Z Fat Loss Blueprint that gives you exactly everything you need to eat to lose weight in record time.

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How to Find An Online Weight Loss Program

If you decide to sign up for a weight loss program to give you the support and information needed to help you to lose that excess weight then you might elect to sign up for an online program.

But precisely what should you expect from an online weight loss program?

There are literally hundreds of online weight loss programs available and these will clearly vary to some degree. Nonetheless, there are a few things that you should look for before committing yourself to a particular program.

Internet online weight loss programs are basically membership sites that charge you a monthly fee for granting you access to the content contained within the website.

Prices vary widely and you have to do a little bit of comparison shopping but you should find what you are looking for at a very affordable price. When you look around you will also find a handful of free sites and, although these can certainly be worth a look, you will generally find that such sites are not of a particularly high quality.  But if you are really strapped for cash a free site might be right for you.

One point to note is that a growing number of sites target particular groups such as men, women or the over forties which usually means that the content is better tailored to the group’s particular needs.

Having signed up for an online program and paid your first monthly fee you will get access to the site and you should look for a site that gives you a minimum of three things within the members’ area.

• First of all, you should find high quality dietary information covering just what you ought and ought not to be eating. There should also be a wealth of suggested menus and recipes and, on the better sites, even cooking tips and advice about how and where to shop when you are trying to lose weight. You might even find that the program will offer you money saving coupons.

• Then, you want to find comprehensive information on workout and exercise programs that are designed for members with a range of different fitness levels. You also want to see detailed directions for the exercises including illustrations. On the best sites you will even see that exercise videos are included and that you are able to create your own customized workout programs that focus on particular areas of your body that you wish to improve.

• The greatest difference between a local weight loss program and a web-based program is that you do not have the face to face contact with other dieters and your group leader on the internet. However, a message board or forum within the members’ area can do a great deal to close this gap and should be considered as the third important element of any web-based program.
  A message board give you the ability not only to talk to other dieters and seek their advice, but to also follow other conversations and pick up a host of valuable tips. It may not be quite the same thing as meeting other dieters in person, but a well run and busy message board can be very helpful.

In spite of the fact that weight loss programs do vary the three elements detailed here are the core of any program and if even one of these elements is omitted then you should move on and find a better program.

Most online weight loss programs off a trial period that allows you to try the program out and if you do not like it you can request a refund. This is a pretty important factor when looking at these programs as there is a good chance that you may want to take a look at 3 or 4 before deciding on which one is perfect for you. Don’t settle – get one that’s right for you and you will reach your goals. Stick with one that isn’t right for you and you’ll find yourself tossing away good money.

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How To Calculate Your BMI

Calculating BMI

So what does BMI actually mean?

BMI, or the body mass index, is a tool that’s used to determine whether or not a person is at a normal weight for his or her height.  It was invented between 1830 and 1850 by mathematician and scientist Adolphe Quetelet.  Though it’s been almost 200 years since he created the BMI, it’s used today almost exactly as he outlined.

While BMI isn’t the final word in whether or not someone is at a normal weight, it’s one of the first tools often used to determine if someone’s overweight.  Because the BMI doesn’t distinguish between weight from fat and weight from muscle (other tools must be used to determine the actual amount of fat) it doesn’t work well for very muscular people like athletes.

It also does not take in the affect of different size body frames.

But for most of us, BMI is a pretty accurate measure of whether we’re underweight, a normal weight, overweight or obese.

There will be 2 methods shown here; one for meters and kg’s and one for inches and pounds.

Metrics first

Calculating BMI isn’t difficult once you understand the formula.  The basic formula is weight divided by height squared, or kg/m2. Sounds confusing doesn’t it?

You simply take your height in meters and square it which means you take the number of meters times itself.  Then divide that number into your weight in kilograms.  So a person who’s five-and-a-half-feet tall stands about 1.7 meters.  To get 1.7 meters squared, you simply multiply 1.7 times 1.7, which equals 2.89.  Now, convert weight to kilograms.

So if someone weigh 200 pounds, that’s about 91 kilograms.  To determine the BMI of someone about five-and-a-half-feet tall who weights 200 pounds, or who stands 1.7 meters tall who weights 91 kilograms, we divide the weight by the height squared, or 91 divided by 2.89.  That gives us the result of about 31.  This individual is classified as obese.  How do I know that?

A BMI of 18.5 or below indicates an underweight person. The normal weight range is from 18.5 to 24.9. Overweight people will have a BMI of 25 to 29.9.  A BMI of 30 or greater indicates obesity. So a person with a BMI of 31 is in the obese range, but not by much.

Calculate with Inches and Pounds

Take your height in inches and square it. That is take your height in inches and times this number by  your height in inches.
For example: if you are 5 feet 7 inches you would take 67 inches (that 60 inches for the 5 feet and add the 7 inches) and times that by 67 inches (67 x67 = 4489)

Now take your weight in pounds and divide that by your squared height. Example: 185 pounds    Take 185 pounds and divide by 4489 which equals .041 and multiply this by 703 = your BMI

.041  times  703 = 28%

For a super easy way just go to a site such as http://www.the-weightloss-guide.com/blog/
and type in your height and weight and it does it all for you.  No calculating at all is needed on your part.

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