The best exercises for quick weight loss in my opinion are activities that you enjoy because you will be more apt to continue doing them over a long period of time.
Many people think that starting an exercise program will mean months of agony in front of them. However, staying active and being physically fit can and should be fun!
If you vary your exercise routine by choosing activities that you really enjoy, you will be more likely to stick with it. Don’t forget that movement doesn’t have be done in a gym, it can be done by adding new activities or bumping up the intensity, or adding extra steps to almost anything you are doing.
The benefits of exercise and being active include: increased muscle tone, weight loss, stress relief, an increase in personal satisfaction, and of course it will improve your inner body as well. (heart, lungs, and circulation)
My recommendations for the best exercises for quick weight loss include:
Dancing: Invite a few friends to go out for a night of dancing. A person weighing 180 pounds can burn approximately 193 calories after dancing at a night club for 30 minutes. Last year I took a country line dancing class which I enjoyed tremendously and I felt the health benefits almost immediately.
My friend’s daughter who is now in her 20’s has signed up to take ballet classes for the first time in her life. If ballet or line dancing isn’t your style look for dance classes and clubs in your community to include: hula, belly dancing, tap, jazz, modern, ballroom dancing, Irish step dancing, and square dancing. Dancing is a “feel-good” activity that is perfect for all body types and ages.
Bicycling: You can see how much fun it is to ride a bike by watching children at play. They race, set up obstacle courses, and go over jumps. I am not suggesting that you have to “pop wheelies” again like you might have done in your younger days but it might be time to add bicycling to your regular work out routine. Biking is a wonderful family activity; in fact your kids will be thrilled if you suggest a “family bike hike” this upcoming weekend.
Golf: Ditch the golf cart and walk the course to reap the benefits of this wonderful sport!
Hiking: Hiking in the woods is one of my all-time favorite exercise activities. It allows you to enjoy nature and a 180 pound person will burn approximately 257 calories per half hour of trekking through the woods.
Gardening & Yard Work: Pushing a lawn mower around the yard, pulling weeds, trimming the hedges, raking leaves, and chopping wood are among the many calorie burners you can do in your yard. This is a win-win activity: a beautiful yard and a healthier you!
Racquet Sports: Grab a racquet and hit the courts! You can burn approximately 300 calories playing racquetball or tennis.
Skating: When was the last time you laced on a pair of skates? Rediscover this winter time activity and bring a child along for extra fun! This made me think of sledding. Wow, imagine the calories burned when you walk your sled back up the hill!
The list of fun exercise activities can go on and on. Try some to figure out which are your personal best exercises for quick weight loss…you might be surprised at how much fun exercise can be!
Visit me at http://www.goingalltheweigh.com for additional articles about weight loss, health, exercise, and nutrition.
Fun, Fun, Fun: The Best Exercises for Quick Weight Loss
Monday, October 30, 2006
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Super Quick Weight Loss
As a personal trainer, my main goal is to help clients succeed. I find that individuals drop out when they don't see results, or if they have to work way too hard for perceptible change.
It is the quality of exercise, and not the quantity (duration) that brings results. Today, our lives are more hectic than ever. Making time for exercise can be difficult, if not impossible.
There is good news. A mere 15 to 20 minutes a day is enough for fitness gains, as long as you are regular. This means that you do not have to spend hours sweating for great results.
The following tips help you get the most value for your time and supercharge your weight loss efforts. These tips save time, but also require consistency. You will see results within a few weeks if you stick with these ideas.
1) Do exercises that use multiple muscles, called compound exercises.
Consult your gym instructor/ look online for a suitable program. For example, a squat uses the front and back of your legs as well as your butt. After each squat, add an overhead shoulder press using a light dumbbell and you will hit even more muscles. 'Isolated' exercises such as biceps curls and triceps extensions are less effective.
2) Focus on large muscle groups.
Working your biggest muscles burns tons of calories and will give your metabolism a good boost. These muscles are your butt, thighs, back and core that is, lower back, abdominal and oblique muscles.
3) Increase the intensity of the cardiovascular workout.
This increases the calorie burning effect and cuts the time. If you walk, then jog. If you run, then try the occasional sprint. An incline on a treadmill works well too. Instead of doing forty minutes of walking, jogging or low impact aerobics go on a bike or treadmill at a high intensity for twenty minutes. If you have been working out regularly for at least a month, you could try doing intervals.
4) Try periodic boosts in intensity.
Exercise at a level that to you is hard, or very hard for two minutes. Then, lower your effort - but keep moving! - For one minute. Repeat this cycle for twenty minutes.
5) Double up your exercises.
Rather than resting between sets, use that time to work a different muscle group. For example, alternate one set of biceps curls with one set of triceps dips. Alternatively, do a set of seated leg extensions with a set of leg curls. These are super-sets and they nearly double the number of exercises you can do in a short time.
6) Combine strength and aerobic workouts.
As a personal trainer, my main goal is to help clients succeed. I find that individuals drop out when they don't see results, or if they have to work way too hard for perceptible change.
It is the quality of exercise, and not the quantity (duration) that brings results. Today, our lives are more hectic than ever. Making time for exercise can be difficult, if not impossible.
There is good news. A mere 15 to 20 minutes a day is enough for fitness gains, as long as you are regular. This means that you do not have to spend hours sweating for great results.
These tips will help you get the most value for your time and supercharge your weight loss efforts. These tips save time, but also require consistency. You will see results within a few weeks if you stick with these ideas.
Nitin Chhoda is a renowned personal trainer, columnist, radio and TV personality and trains clients in 12 countries online from http://www.phonefitnesstrainer.com/ Would you like a free $ 250 package ? This includes Nitin’s bi-monthly fitness newsletter, free exercise routines for toning at home, sample diets, grocery shopping lists, online books and unlimited email support from Nitin – all FREE for a limited time, register today at http://www.toningforwomen.com/
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Can Water Really Help You Lose Weight?
Can Water Really Help You Lose Weight?
I believe that water not only helps with weight loss, but is also one of the most important things to keep in mind when trying to lose weight. Here are just some of the reasons why everyone should be drinking at least eight glasses of water day.
- Naturally suppresses appetite
- Increases metabolism
- Reduces stored fat deposits
- Improves kidney function
- Decreases fluid retention
- Helps muscles maintain their tone
- Aids in the prevention of sagging skin after weight loss
- Rids the body of excess waste
- Regulates bowel movements
- It’s Free!
Aren’t these enough reasons for you to start drinking your full daily intake of water?
I started drinking 9 glasses a day, and I noticed a difference over night!! I lost five pounds in the course of one day, and it’s stayed off. The key is to keep drinking water, or you will see the weight come back. For every 25 pounds you want to lose, drink an extra glass of water.
Now, even though we have most of a day to suck back all that water, it is actually more difficult that you might think. So here are some tips to help you make sure you get your daily intake:
- Make an appointment with your glass of water. Schedule certain times of the day to chug back 8 ounces at once. After you wake up in the morning, on your way to work, during a commercial, etc.
- Have a water race with a friend or family member. The extra competition will help motivate you.
- I bought a big 1.5L bottle and made sure I drank all of it before the end of the day. If I didn’t, I told my co-workers that they had permission to dump whatever was left on my head.
- Before drinking that coffee or pop, force yourself to get another glass of water down. You will probably not even want anything else after that.
- When you go to the bathroom (and you will be going frequently at first), refuel yourself with another glass before going back to whatever it was that you were doing. - Measure how much water you need in a bottle or measuring cup, then you can see your goal for the day.
- I played a game with myself while I was doing a puzzle. Every time I fit a piece into the puzzle, I would have to take a drink. It seems pretty silly, but it worked. I do puzzles pretty fast, so I downed almost 2 glasses in less than a half hour.
Use these ideas, or come up with your own tricks to help you reach your goal. You will notice a difference right away. I know I did. I felt better, I could see my stomach shrinking, and I found myself snacking less. It really works!
Cassandra Germsheid is the owner of http://www.babytipsonline.com/ where she helps mothers learn about their health, and share tips and information about their babies. More weight loss tips can be found at http://realweightlossinfo.com/
I believe that water not only helps with weight loss, but is also one of the most important things to keep in mind when trying to lose weight. Here are just some of the reasons why everyone should be drinking at least eight glasses of water day.
- Naturally suppresses appetite
- Increases metabolism
- Reduces stored fat deposits
- Improves kidney function
- Decreases fluid retention
- Helps muscles maintain their tone
- Aids in the prevention of sagging skin after weight loss
- Rids the body of excess waste
- Regulates bowel movements
- It’s Free!
Aren’t these enough reasons for you to start drinking your full daily intake of water?
I started drinking 9 glasses a day, and I noticed a difference over night!! I lost five pounds in the course of one day, and it’s stayed off. The key is to keep drinking water, or you will see the weight come back. For every 25 pounds you want to lose, drink an extra glass of water.
Now, even though we have most of a day to suck back all that water, it is actually more difficult that you might think. So here are some tips to help you make sure you get your daily intake:
- Make an appointment with your glass of water. Schedule certain times of the day to chug back 8 ounces at once. After you wake up in the morning, on your way to work, during a commercial, etc.
- Have a water race with a friend or family member. The extra competition will help motivate you.
- I bought a big 1.5L bottle and made sure I drank all of it before the end of the day. If I didn’t, I told my co-workers that they had permission to dump whatever was left on my head.
- Before drinking that coffee or pop, force yourself to get another glass of water down. You will probably not even want anything else after that.
- When you go to the bathroom (and you will be going frequently at first), refuel yourself with another glass before going back to whatever it was that you were doing. - Measure how much water you need in a bottle or measuring cup, then you can see your goal for the day.
- I played a game with myself while I was doing a puzzle. Every time I fit a piece into the puzzle, I would have to take a drink. It seems pretty silly, but it worked. I do puzzles pretty fast, so I downed almost 2 glasses in less than a half hour.
Use these ideas, or come up with your own tricks to help you reach your goal. You will notice a difference right away. I know I did. I felt better, I could see my stomach shrinking, and I found myself snacking less. It really works!
Cassandra Germsheid is the owner of http://www.babytipsonline.com/ where she helps mothers learn about their health, and share tips and information about their babies. More weight loss tips can be found at http://realweightlossinfo.com/
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Ten Quick Weight Loss Tips - And a Bonus
Ten Quick Weight Loss Tips - And a Bonus
Do low carb diets work?
Low carbohydrate diets have become popular in recent years, originally promoted by Dr Atkins. However, studies have shown that these only work well for about 6 months. After this time, other weight loss methods start to produce equal or better results.
Dr Atkins followed the diet he promoted for most of his life, and when he died, he had serious health problems (he weighed 258 pounds - 18 stone 6lb - at his death and had a history of heart disease). You can read the full story on this here: http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/02/10/atkins.widow.ap/ . Clearly, it didnt work for him.
How to lose weight without risking your health
One of the major drawbacks of the low-carb diet system is the eat as much fat as you like philosophy that seems to come along with it. As you know, diets that are high in fat lead to clogged arteries, heart disease, obesity... And reducing carbohydrate intake does not stop these effects. Not something I want to risk, anyway.
The energy content of your food can be measured in several ways. The traditional way is with calories, and now we see the same information printed on packets in kilojoules. But regardless of the measuring system used, the fact remains that your weight goes up or down according to the difference between the amount of energy you consume (in your food) and the amount you use (in your day to day life, and with exercise).
Weight for weight, fat contains three times as much energy as protein or carbohydrate. This means that by reducing your fat intake, you automatically reduce the amount of energy you are taking in, so that you can start to lose weight.
Ten easy ways to reduce dietary fat
* Eat as much fruit, salad and vegetables as you like* Do not put butter on your potatoes, vegetables or bread* Choose low fat cheese or cottage cheese instead of standard cheese* Do not eat fried food* Substitute fruit for snacks like crisps or biscuits* If you are still hungry after eating your main course, have a piece of fruit or some fresh fruit cut up with low fat yoghurt poured over.* Remove skin from chicken.* Cut down red meat and substitute chicken or turkey* Trim fat from meat you eat* Substitute low fat dressings or lemon juice for mayonnaise
And a bonus: how to use up your energy intake more quickly
You may know people who seem to be able to eat anything they like, and stay as thin as a beanpole. Others say that no matter if they just look at a cream cake, they put on weight. Why is this?
Not everybody burns food at the same rate, it all depends on your metabolic rate. The ones who stay stick-thin have a higher metabolic rate (they burn their food faster) than the ones who seem to get fat just by looking at fattening foods.
What not many people know is that you can CHANGE your metabolic rate. You can turn up the furnace so that you burn calories faster - and lose weight faster.
How do you do this? By taking regular exercise.
It was once thought that exercise could not help with weight loss, because your appetite would increase to use up the calories you burned while exercising. But studies have shown that exercise actually speeds up the rate at which you burn food. So regular exercise is like a magic button, helping you lose weight more quickly.
For this to work, the key is regularity. You need to do about 45 minutes of exercise every 2-3 days (the rise in metabolism starts to drop after about 72 hours). The exercise should be vigorous enough to raise your heart rate - say, a brisk walk (outside or on a treadmill). If you can, get yourself a portable heart rate monitor and use it, so that you can see that you are walking fast enough (and not too fast - no need to risk a heart attack).
When you get back from your walk, resist the temptation to fill up with fatty foods (yes, I know the cream cake is tempting, but if you want to lose weight...).
So there you are. Ten quick weight loss tips, and a bonus. I have lost a couple of stones in this way, at the right speed (do it too fast, it tends to go straight back on again). Put these tips to the test for a month, and I know you will start to see results, as well. And yet another bonus: you will feel healthier, more energetic, and generally better all round.
Frann Leach is the webmaster of http://www.the-health-site.com/ and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. More articles on fitness and weight loss: http://www.the-health-site.com/fitness-and-weight-loss
Do low carb diets work?
Low carbohydrate diets have become popular in recent years, originally promoted by Dr Atkins. However, studies have shown that these only work well for about 6 months. After this time, other weight loss methods start to produce equal or better results.
Dr Atkins followed the diet he promoted for most of his life, and when he died, he had serious health problems (he weighed 258 pounds - 18 stone 6lb - at his death and had a history of heart disease). You can read the full story on this here: http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/02/10/atkins.widow.ap/ . Clearly, it didnt work for him.
How to lose weight without risking your health
One of the major drawbacks of the low-carb diet system is the eat as much fat as you like philosophy that seems to come along with it. As you know, diets that are high in fat lead to clogged arteries, heart disease, obesity... And reducing carbohydrate intake does not stop these effects. Not something I want to risk, anyway.
The energy content of your food can be measured in several ways. The traditional way is with calories, and now we see the same information printed on packets in kilojoules. But regardless of the measuring system used, the fact remains that your weight goes up or down according to the difference between the amount of energy you consume (in your food) and the amount you use (in your day to day life, and with exercise).
Weight for weight, fat contains three times as much energy as protein or carbohydrate. This means that by reducing your fat intake, you automatically reduce the amount of energy you are taking in, so that you can start to lose weight.
Ten easy ways to reduce dietary fat
* Eat as much fruit, salad and vegetables as you like* Do not put butter on your potatoes, vegetables or bread* Choose low fat cheese or cottage cheese instead of standard cheese* Do not eat fried food* Substitute fruit for snacks like crisps or biscuits* If you are still hungry after eating your main course, have a piece of fruit or some fresh fruit cut up with low fat yoghurt poured over.* Remove skin from chicken.* Cut down red meat and substitute chicken or turkey* Trim fat from meat you eat* Substitute low fat dressings or lemon juice for mayonnaise
And a bonus: how to use up your energy intake more quickly
You may know people who seem to be able to eat anything they like, and stay as thin as a beanpole. Others say that no matter if they just look at a cream cake, they put on weight. Why is this?
Not everybody burns food at the same rate, it all depends on your metabolic rate. The ones who stay stick-thin have a higher metabolic rate (they burn their food faster) than the ones who seem to get fat just by looking at fattening foods.
What not many people know is that you can CHANGE your metabolic rate. You can turn up the furnace so that you burn calories faster - and lose weight faster.
How do you do this? By taking regular exercise.
It was once thought that exercise could not help with weight loss, because your appetite would increase to use up the calories you burned while exercising. But studies have shown that exercise actually speeds up the rate at which you burn food. So regular exercise is like a magic button, helping you lose weight more quickly.
For this to work, the key is regularity. You need to do about 45 minutes of exercise every 2-3 days (the rise in metabolism starts to drop after about 72 hours). The exercise should be vigorous enough to raise your heart rate - say, a brisk walk (outside or on a treadmill). If you can, get yourself a portable heart rate monitor and use it, so that you can see that you are walking fast enough (and not too fast - no need to risk a heart attack).
When you get back from your walk, resist the temptation to fill up with fatty foods (yes, I know the cream cake is tempting, but if you want to lose weight...).
So there you are. Ten quick weight loss tips, and a bonus. I have lost a couple of stones in this way, at the right speed (do it too fast, it tends to go straight back on again). Put these tips to the test for a month, and I know you will start to see results, as well. And yet another bonus: you will feel healthier, more energetic, and generally better all round.
Frann Leach is the webmaster of http://www.the-health-site.com/ and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. More articles on fitness and weight loss: http://www.the-health-site.com/fitness-and-weight-loss
Friday, October 20, 2006
Want Quick Weight Loss? The Real Solution Will Surprise You!
Want Quick Weight Loss? The Real Solution Will Surprise You!
In our culture today, we want EVERYTHING to be "quick"--including our weight loss. We want to pop a "magic" pill, gadget, or diet that will make years' worth of weight just melt away.
But most quick weight loss solutions don't work.
You might drop a quick 5 or 10 pounds, but that weight just comes right back (sometimes more!) And you feel even worse than before.
But research shows that the answer to lasting weight loss (and often quick weight loss) is found in something that is a real surprise. I'll get to that in just a minute. First, let's examine the word, "quick".
What is QUICK?
I'd like you to think about the word "quick" in relation to weight loss. It probably took you several years to reach your current weight. So if it takes you a few months to lose that weight, that truly IS quick! So, then if you're looking for something that's more "quick" than that, it's really not realistic.
Especially if you want to KEEP the weight off.
Research Shows a Revolutionary New Path to Weight Loss
The fact that we're looking for quick this, and quick that (including quick weight loss) shows the exact problem that is making, and keeping, us fat. We're always in a rush! And we're always stressed. That combination is lethal for our weight. And the research proves it.
You've probably heard of the stress-cortisol-weight gain connection. But the reality of the situation goes way beyond that. Research shows that our brain actually has to experience PLEASURE and SATISFACTION in order to absorb nutrients.
When we eat in a stressed, rushed state our brain doesn't even recognize the we've eaten anything. So it gives us a clear message: I'm still hungry! So we eat more, and more.
How do YOU eat?
Let's look next at how YOU eat. Here are some questions for you:
Do you eat when you're feeling depressed, angry, anxious, or stressed?
Do you eat quickly?
Are you a multi-tasker when you eat? (Do you read, work at the computer, etc.?)
Do you eat in front of the television or while driving?
Do you feel that you just don't have time to eat a "regular sit-down meal"?
My guess is that you will say "yes" to at least one of these...if not ALL of them!
Stress and speed are ingrained into our culture, and it's making us fat! How do you think the French and Italians would respond to the same questions? My guess is that they would say "No" to all of the questions. And despite the fact that they eat diets that most people would consider "sinful", they are very thin, healthy people.
The reason for this lies in HOW they eat. They are eat in a relaxed state. They take plenty of time for their meals. They don't eat low carb, low fat, or low calorie diets...instead they eat a HIGH PLEASURE diet!
Guilt and Deprivation No More
Current weight loss solutions employ guilt and deprivation, and that's precisely why they fail. We are wired to FEEL GOOD, and that is what we constantly seek. By depriving ourselves (and thereby being stressed and miserable) we set ourselves up for failure.
The new weight loss solution is PLEASURE and RELAXATION. But those words go against everything we've been taught about weight loss, don't they? Not anymore.
A Revolution in Dietary Science
A powerful new way to eat is just being discovered, and it's revolutionizing dietary science.
Once you learn this new technique, eating and dieting will never be the same again.
What is it? It's Sensual Eating.
So how do you become a Sensual Eater?
Start by being aware. There are several key areas of awareness before, during, and after you eat.
They are:
your emotional state
your state of relaxation
your breathing
smell of the food
feel of the food, both with your hands as you're preparing it, and in your mouth
look, or the visual aspect of the food
taste of the food
ambiance, or what sounds and activities are going on around you while you're eating
You can boil these down to TWO things: relaxation and enjoyment.
They sound so simple, but few people actually practice this way of eating. (And it shows. We are the most overweight people of all the nations in the world.)
So become a "sensual eater" today, and you'll lose weight with pleasure!
Learn special sensory triggers to maximize the art of sensual eating. Also, be sure to sign up for the unique video e-zine with 3-minute tips that will get you on the road to relaxation and enjoyment--and weight loss--in no time! http://www.quick-weightloss-solutions.com/low-carb-recipe-books.html
Want Quick Weight Loss? The Real Solution Will Surprise You!
In our culture today, we want EVERYTHING to be "quick"--including our weight loss. We want to pop a "magic" pill, gadget, or diet that will make years' worth of weight just melt away.
But most quick weight loss solutions don't work.
You might drop a quick 5 or 10 pounds, but that weight just comes right back (sometimes more!) And you feel even worse than before.
But research shows that the answer to lasting weight loss (and often quick weight loss) is found in something that is a real surprise. I'll get to that in just a minute. First, let's examine the word, "quick".
What is QUICK?
I'd like you to think about the word "quick" in relation to weight loss. It probably took you several years to reach your current weight. So if it takes you a few months to lose that weight, that truly IS quick! So, then if you're looking for something that's more "quick" than that, it's really not realistic.
Especially if you want to KEEP the weight off.
Research Shows a Revolutionary New Path to Weight Loss
The fact that we're looking for quick this, and quick that (including quick weight loss) shows the exact problem that is making, and keeping, us fat. We're always in a rush! And we're always stressed. That combination is lethal for our weight. And the research proves it.
You've probably heard of the stress-cortisol-weight gain connection. But the reality of the situation goes way beyond that. Research shows that our brain actually has to experience PLEASURE and SATISFACTION in order to absorb nutrients.
When we eat in a stressed, rushed state our brain doesn't even recognize the we've eaten anything. So it gives us a clear message: I'm still hungry! So we eat more, and more.
How do YOU eat?
Let's look next at how YOU eat. Here are some questions for you:
Do you eat when you're feeling depressed, angry, anxious, or stressed?
Do you eat quickly?
Are you a multi-tasker when you eat? (Do you read, work at the computer, etc.?)
Do you eat in front of the television or while driving?
Do you feel that you just don't have time to eat a "regular sit-down meal"?
My guess is that you will say "yes" to at least one of these...if not ALL of them!
Stress and speed are ingrained into our culture, and it's making us fat! How do you think the French and Italians would respond to the same questions? My guess is that they would say "No" to all of the questions. And despite the fact that they eat diets that most people would consider "sinful", they are very thin, healthy people.
The reason for this lies in HOW they eat. They are eat in a relaxed state. They take plenty of time for their meals. They don't eat low carb, low fat, or low calorie diets...instead they eat a HIGH PLEASURE diet!
Guilt and Deprivation No More
Current weight loss solutions employ guilt and deprivation, and that's precisely why they fail. We are wired to FEEL GOOD, and that is what we constantly seek. By depriving ourselves (and thereby being stressed and miserable) we set ourselves up for failure.
The new weight loss solution is PLEASURE and RELAXATION. But those words go against everything we've been taught about weight loss, don't they? Not anymore.
A Revolution in Dietary Science
A powerful new way to eat is just being discovered, and it's revolutionizing dietary science.
Once you learn this new technique, eating and dieting will never be the same again.
What is it? It's Sensual Eating.
So how do you become a Sensual Eater?
Start by being aware. There are several key areas of awareness before, during, and after you eat.
They are:
your emotional state
your state of relaxation
your breathing
smell of the food
feel of the food, both with your hands as you're preparing it, and in your mouth
look, or the visual aspect of the food
taste of the food
ambiance, or what sounds and activities are going on around you while you're eating
You can boil these down to TWO things: relaxation and enjoyment.
They sound so simple, but few people actually practice this way of eating. (And it shows. We are the most overweight people of all the nations in the world.)
So become a "sensual eater" today, and you'll lose weight with pleasure!
Learn special sensory triggers to maximize the art of sensual eating. Also, be sure to sign up for the unique video e-zine with 3-minute tips that will get you on the road to relaxation and enjoyment--and weight loss--in no time! http://www.quick-weightloss-solutions.com/low-carb-recipe-books.html
Want Quick Weight Loss? The Real Solution Will Surprise You!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Does A Quick Weight Loss Diet Really Work?
Does A Quick Weight Loss Diet Really Work?
Only if you’re trying to fool the scale on a specific date and time.
Quick weight loss is advertised by diet marketers all the time. The marketing screams
“Lose 10 pounds over night, while you sleep"
You’ve heard them before, but you really don’t believe them do you? I hope you understand somewhere in the back of your mind that quick weight loss is neither real healthy nor long lived.
Quick weight loss should only be used if you’re weighing in too some kind of competition or test. And only under a doctor’s care. It can be dangerous if you’re not strong enough to handle the drain.
On the other hand, competitors do it all the time, but they understand the weakness overriding their efforts. They understand the importance of getting back into their original rhythm.
Most quick weight loss pounds are only water; very, very few fat cells. Your body will flush water out of your system and the scale will show an over night loss of some desired pounds. However, it doesn’t last long.
Loosing weight this way is like squeezing a sponge dry. Weigh the sponge before and it will be heavier than after you squeeze the water out. And guess what? As it’s dipped in water the weight all comes back.
This happens with your body too. You can drink down the special diet formulas and drain your body of fluids. It’s good for the weigh-in but as soon as you drink any fluids your body will hold the water and your quick weight loss soon disappears. Not what you’re looking for when you’re trying to fit into those new 501s.
The success of quick weight loss in a no-carb diet is also this loss of water. You may be excited when you see the quick weight loss, however it doesn’t last long. Once carbs are introduced back into your diet, sadly, there goes the quick weight loss.
Be grateful for this, since it’s your body trying to create balance and keep you alive. The only proper way to lose weight is by reducing the size of those fat cells.
Instead of being persuaded into a quick weight loss scheme try these small easy life style changes. These tips won't achieve quick weight loss but by following them you will see some really great long term healthy changes in your body and in your mind set.
1.) Always have your meals with soup or salad first. This helps to fill you up before the main meal.
2.) Eat slowly. This gives your body ample time to communicate to your brain the fullness you are experiencing. If time won’t allow you to eat slowly, have a meal replacement bar instead.
3.) If you’re using a no-fat or low-fat dressing with your salad, have it on the side and dip your fork into the dressing before you spear the salad. This gives you the flavor without as much dressing. A high calorie dressing poured over your salad can add 200-400 additional calories to your meal.
4.) When dining out; have a to-go box delivered with your meal. Immediately put half your meal in it. Not only will you cut calories but you now have an entire additional meal for a few hours later. Your brain will produce an unperturbed feeling because it thinks you finished your meal.
5.) At a fast food restaurant, never super size your meals. I don’t need to explain why; you know why!
6.) And if you must have a dessert, split it, and give the other half to that hot bodied friend you dislike so much.
7.) Finally a very real important tip for weight loss; Always think long term.
These simple eating tips won’t bring quick weight loss but if you start using these every day, you will start seeing the long term success.
-Jaikob
Jaikob Mateo is an Internet consultant and a voracious student of human nature. Jaikob fashions himself after the Watcher in the Marvel comic series. His heroes are Superman, Dare Devil, the Fantastic Four, Spiderman, and most members of the Justice League. His employment history led him to manage thousands of employees. This provided him with endless opportunities to pursue his near-obsessive fascination with human nature and persuasion. Jaikob claims he used to have super powers but his therapist took them away. You can visit his Blog at: http://phatbody.blogspot.com/
Does A Quick Weight Loss Diet Really Work?
Only if you’re trying to fool the scale on a specific date and time.
Quick weight loss is advertised by diet marketers all the time. The marketing screams
“Lose 10 pounds over night, while you sleep"
You’ve heard them before, but you really don’t believe them do you? I hope you understand somewhere in the back of your mind that quick weight loss is neither real healthy nor long lived.
Quick weight loss should only be used if you’re weighing in too some kind of competition or test. And only under a doctor’s care. It can be dangerous if you’re not strong enough to handle the drain.
On the other hand, competitors do it all the time, but they understand the weakness overriding their efforts. They understand the importance of getting back into their original rhythm.
Most quick weight loss pounds are only water; very, very few fat cells. Your body will flush water out of your system and the scale will show an over night loss of some desired pounds. However, it doesn’t last long.
Loosing weight this way is like squeezing a sponge dry. Weigh the sponge before and it will be heavier than after you squeeze the water out. And guess what? As it’s dipped in water the weight all comes back.
This happens with your body too. You can drink down the special diet formulas and drain your body of fluids. It’s good for the weigh-in but as soon as you drink any fluids your body will hold the water and your quick weight loss soon disappears. Not what you’re looking for when you’re trying to fit into those new 501s.
The success of quick weight loss in a no-carb diet is also this loss of water. You may be excited when you see the quick weight loss, however it doesn’t last long. Once carbs are introduced back into your diet, sadly, there goes the quick weight loss.
Be grateful for this, since it’s your body trying to create balance and keep you alive. The only proper way to lose weight is by reducing the size of those fat cells.
Instead of being persuaded into a quick weight loss scheme try these small easy life style changes. These tips won't achieve quick weight loss but by following them you will see some really great long term healthy changes in your body and in your mind set.
1.) Always have your meals with soup or salad first. This helps to fill you up before the main meal.
2.) Eat slowly. This gives your body ample time to communicate to your brain the fullness you are experiencing. If time won’t allow you to eat slowly, have a meal replacement bar instead.
3.) If you’re using a no-fat or low-fat dressing with your salad, have it on the side and dip your fork into the dressing before you spear the salad. This gives you the flavor without as much dressing. A high calorie dressing poured over your salad can add 200-400 additional calories to your meal.
4.) When dining out; have a to-go box delivered with your meal. Immediately put half your meal in it. Not only will you cut calories but you now have an entire additional meal for a few hours later. Your brain will produce an unperturbed feeling because it thinks you finished your meal.
5.) At a fast food restaurant, never super size your meals. I don’t need to explain why; you know why!
6.) And if you must have a dessert, split it, and give the other half to that hot bodied friend you dislike so much.
7.) Finally a very real important tip for weight loss; Always think long term.
These simple eating tips won’t bring quick weight loss but if you start using these every day, you will start seeing the long term success.
-Jaikob
Jaikob Mateo is an Internet consultant and a voracious student of human nature. Jaikob fashions himself after the Watcher in the Marvel comic series. His heroes are Superman, Dare Devil, the Fantastic Four, Spiderman, and most members of the Justice League. His employment history led him to manage thousands of employees. This provided him with endless opportunities to pursue his near-obsessive fascination with human nature and persuasion. Jaikob claims he used to have super powers but his therapist took them away. You can visit his Blog at: http://phatbody.blogspot.com/
Does A Quick Weight Loss Diet Really Work?
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