Tag: WEIGHT LOSS
The zone diet works on the premise that 100,000 years ago, we were meat eaters, and our metabolism is designed to meet the demands of a diet based on meat taken. Madonna, Demi Moore and Jennifer Aniston swear by the results of the zone diet by Barry Sears, PhD, was created. The Zone diet contains 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fat and is known as the 40-30-30 plan. As the food industry has developed, introduced more carbohydrate in our daily diet, that imbalance in our metabolism to burn fat. The reason for our extra weight can be attributed to too many grains and starches in our diet (pasta, rice, bread, potatoes).
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July 22, 2010
Don’t have to eat low carb or low fat to lose weight. On their plan you can eat your regular everyday foods and still achieve success so long as you account for the calories.
The basic concept is to continue eating the same foods as usual, but to become aware of serving sizes. The authors claim that this will increase your success of sticking with the plan because you will be able to eat the foods you actually enjoy.
A great emphasis is placed on overcoming the diet mentality and just concentrating on what you will be eating today. There is no need to worry that you are missing out on foods like bread, chocolate or pizza because on the 100 calorie diet you can have these foods every day if you like.
Deprivation is damaging on a psychological level, the authors state, and it also slows down the metabolism, but they also warn dieters not to let their ‘fat monster’ trick them into binging on unhealthy foods and sabotaging weight loss.
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July 14, 2010
Exercise is a dieter’s best friend! It not only burns calories, but can actually improve your resting metabolism. No time for a long workout? Research shows that three 10-minute spurts of exercise per day are just as good as one 30-minute workout. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or park in the back of the parking lot. See the exercise :
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July 12, 2010
Making healthier choices at fast food restaurants is easier if you prepare ahead by checking guides that show you the nutritional content of meal choices at your favorite restaurants. If you have a special dietary concern, such as diabetes, heart health or weight loss, the websites of national non-profits provide useful advice. You can also choose to patronize restaurants that focus on natural, high quality food.
If you don’t prepare ahead of time, common sense guidelines help to make your meal healthier. For example, a seemingly healthy salad can be a diet minefield when smothered in high-fat dressing and fried toppings, so choose a salad with fresh veggies, grilled toppings and a lighter dressing. Portion control is also important, as many fast food restaurants serve enough food for several meals in the guise of a single serving.
Make careful menu selections – pay attention to the descriptions on the menu. Dishes labeled deep-fried, pan-fried, basted, batter-dipped, breaded, creamy, crispy, scalloped, Alfredo, au gratin or in cream sauce are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats or sodium. Order items with more vegetables and choose leaner meats.
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July 12, 2010
Carbohydrates – food composed of some combination of starches, sugar and fiber – provide the body with fuel it needs for physical activity by breaking down into glucose, a type of sugar our cells use as a universal energy source.
Bad carbs are foods that have been “stripped” of all bran, fiber, and nutrients. They have been processed in order to make cooking fast and easy. Examples are white flour, refined sugar, and white rice. They digest so quickly that they cause dramatic elevations in blood sugar, which over time can lead to weight gain, hypoglycemia or even diabetes.
Good carbs are digested more slowly. This keeps your blood sugar and insulin levels from rising and falling too quickly, helping you get full quicker and feel fuller longer. Good sources of carbs include whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables, which also offer lots of additional health benefits, including heart disease and cancer prevention.
Whole Grains for long-lasting, healthy carbohydrate energy.
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December 30, 2009
It is normal that many women are tempted to lose weight quickly after giving birth. But remember that your body needs various nutrients contained inbalanced diet. Balanced diet is necessary for your physical preparation time cope with stress that often comes after childbirth.
In the first weeks after birth, a woman will usually be experienced weight reduction of 4.5 to 9 kg of weight, weight during pregnancy. If you keep eating the same meals as when you were pregnant, you will return to the original weight (before pregnant) in a few months.
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September 3, 2009
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