Okay, I know that's a silly title for this but bear with me....
Some of us want to lose weight and we openly talk about it. We cringe at the thought of beaches and swimming pools because it reminds us that the typical attire is a bathing suit - and it is nearly impossible to hide those extra pounds and bulges when you are wearing a tiny garment.
But instead of doing anything about it we continue to feel bad and hope and wish that we were in shape. I know because I have been there! I saw Valerie Bertinili on TV last night. She is 48 years old and she has lost almost 50 pounds over the past year and a half. She was in a bikini and looked great.
But how did she do it? Okay, okay, I know, she's rich and she probably had a lot of help and support that most of us don't have. I understand that and I know that's a real advantage. But she lost the weight and got in shape by limiting her daily calorie intake to 1200 and by exercising. She used the Jenny Craig program and she got amazing results.
So how can you mimic what she did? That's easy and it won't cost you a dime! Learn about healthy food choices and appropriate caloric intake. Use that knowledge to create your menus. If you want to stick with 1200 calories per day then simply divide that number by how many times you want to eat each day. It is highly recommended that you eat at least 4 or 5 times per day. By spreading the meals out your metabolism rate stays higher and you do not get to the point of feeling hunger.
As far as getting in shape goes - obviously as you lose weight you need to tone up. You don't want lots of loose skin everywhere! Working out does not have to be difficult and you don't have to join a gym. Begin by incorporating simple things into your life. Take a walk whenever you can, play with your children or pets, clean your house more often, etc. Then you can add things like squats and crunches to your daily routine. As time goes on you can slowly add a more vigorous workout to your regimen.
Soon you will be in shape and feeling great. Your age is irrelevant - no matter how old you are or how much weight you need to lose, getting started is the first step to sculpting the body of your dreams. Why not start today? You can learn most everything you need to know about nutritional requirements right here on this site. Additionally you can check out some of the products listed on the right-hand sidebar. However you do it, whatever method, program or system you use - the key is getting started and doing it!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
3 Easy Ways To Work With And Speed Up Your Metabolism
Our metabolism rate is really the key to losing weight. All we have to do is learn how to manage or work with metabolism and we will be on our way to reaching our goal weight. These three simple steps can go a long way in getting you started!
Most of us are aware of the importance of metabolism when it comes to losing weight. Either we learn how to work with it and even manipulate it or our metabolic rate will control us in relation to weight gain or loss. After you understand how metabolism works it is not difficult to do things to speed it up. This article will cover three easy ways that you can either work with or actually manipulate the rate of your metabolism.
First it is important to understand the two primary functions of metabolism. When you consume food the body considers it to be a fuel source. This fuel or energy is used to promote the proper function of the body.
You are probably aware of the fact that the tissues and cells of your body are continuously dying and being replaced. Believe it or not, the body requires the use of energy to make this process efficient. Another important point is that when you exert energy calories you have consumed are burned.
So your metabolism is doing two things essentially, it is working to break down the calories into a useable form for the body and it is working to create the new cells and tissues. Those functions are opposites in that one is breaking down and the other is building new.
With basic knowledge of metabolism you can begin using steps to make your metabolism work for you. It is important to realize that your body needs a certain amount of calories in order to function efficiently. That is why many fad diets or diet supplements are not healthy. You need to find a weight management program that allows the consumption of nutrient rich foods.
See the three easy steps to speeding up your metabolism listed below:
1) Never skip meals
2) Eat healthy food choices
3) Incorporate activity into your lifestyle
Be sure to sign up for your free report that covers metabolism from A to Z. The sign up form is in the sidebar!
When your body is at rest you are burning fewer calories. When you sleep everything slows down. By eating a healthy breakfast each morning you will actually kick start your metabolism into action. You have to provide food for the process to be faster.
For the same reason it is important that you do not allow yourself to wait an extremely long time between meals. Instead try to eat at least four times per day, but even up to seven small meals is fine. This keeps your metabolism at its optimum rate and you will never feel hungry. That means you will not overeat.
Consider the foods you eat. Make healthy choices. This is not to say that you have to completely eliminate your favorite foods but carefully decide when it is okay to indulge and when it is not. Planning meals ahead of time often helps with this task.
I understand that exercise regimens can be tedious, boring and exhausting. That is why I always recommend adding simple ways to increase your physical activity level. I am suggesting things like taking walks, or using the stairs instead of the elevator, parking at the far end of parking lots, playing with your dog or children, and giving up the remotes. By doing small things a lot you will definitely increase your metabolism rate.
These three easy steps can actually result in a significant weight loss. Simply incorporate the steps into your life and you will find that you are losing weight and feeling better. Get on your way to controlling your metabolism today!
Most of us are aware of the importance of metabolism when it comes to losing weight. Either we learn how to work with it and even manipulate it or our metabolic rate will control us in relation to weight gain or loss. After you understand how metabolism works it is not difficult to do things to speed it up. This article will cover three easy ways that you can either work with or actually manipulate the rate of your metabolism.
First it is important to understand the two primary functions of metabolism. When you consume food the body considers it to be a fuel source. This fuel or energy is used to promote the proper function of the body.
You are probably aware of the fact that the tissues and cells of your body are continuously dying and being replaced. Believe it or not, the body requires the use of energy to make this process efficient. Another important point is that when you exert energy calories you have consumed are burned.
So your metabolism is doing two things essentially, it is working to break down the calories into a useable form for the body and it is working to create the new cells and tissues. Those functions are opposites in that one is breaking down and the other is building new.
With basic knowledge of metabolism you can begin using steps to make your metabolism work for you. It is important to realize that your body needs a certain amount of calories in order to function efficiently. That is why many fad diets or diet supplements are not healthy. You need to find a weight management program that allows the consumption of nutrient rich foods.
See the three easy steps to speeding up your metabolism listed below:
1) Never skip meals
2) Eat healthy food choices
3) Incorporate activity into your lifestyle
Be sure to sign up for your free report that covers metabolism from A to Z. The sign up form is in the sidebar!
When your body is at rest you are burning fewer calories. When you sleep everything slows down. By eating a healthy breakfast each morning you will actually kick start your metabolism into action. You have to provide food for the process to be faster.
For the same reason it is important that you do not allow yourself to wait an extremely long time between meals. Instead try to eat at least four times per day, but even up to seven small meals is fine. This keeps your metabolism at its optimum rate and you will never feel hungry. That means you will not overeat.
Consider the foods you eat. Make healthy choices. This is not to say that you have to completely eliminate your favorite foods but carefully decide when it is okay to indulge and when it is not. Planning meals ahead of time often helps with this task.
I understand that exercise regimens can be tedious, boring and exhausting. That is why I always recommend adding simple ways to increase your physical activity level. I am suggesting things like taking walks, or using the stairs instead of the elevator, parking at the far end of parking lots, playing with your dog or children, and giving up the remotes. By doing small things a lot you will definitely increase your metabolism rate.
These three easy steps can actually result in a significant weight loss. Simply incorporate the steps into your life and you will find that you are losing weight and feeling better. Get on your way to controlling your metabolism today!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
5 Tips To Fast Weight Loss
Losing weight does not have to be difficult. We can utilize some easy strategies that will result in safe and fast loss of weight. But we have to commit to stick with the techniques if we are going to reach our goals.
Losing weight is an issue that most of us have to deal with at least once in our life. And ideally when we make the decision to lose weight we want to lose it fast. The good news is that there are ways to quickly shed those extra pounds.
This article will focus on five easy steps you can take to quickly get into shape. See the list below.
1) Eat foods that are healthy
2) Eat several times throughout the day
3) Plan your meals ahead of time
4) Drink lots of water
5) Incorporate activity into your lifestyle
Although these tips seem obvious they are very powerful when put to use. By choosing healthy foods you will be consuming calories that the body can use efficiently. That means the energy from those calories will be used to help your body function as it should.
This includes the simple processes of creating new tissues and cells along with other functions that maintain life. On the other hand, empty calories are often stored as fat.
A holistic approach to weight loss is the best approach. To get started using such an approach check out the toolkit offered in the sidebar. It is very affordable and it covers virtually every aspect of a healthy way to lose weight, get in shape and feel great! Check it out now!
If you eat smaller portions of food and eat several times a day you will never reach the hungry point. It is a good idea to create a tool for you to use to measure when you should eat. This could simply be a scale of one to five or even one to three. Use one as the point or feeling right after a meal. This is when you are full. The other extreme is when you are really hungry. Never allow yourself to get to that point. It can result in you over-eating.
When you eat you actually kick-start your metabolism. So if you eat several times a day your metabolism will always be in high gear; it will continuously be burning calories.
Planning your meals ahead of time will prevent you from grabbing the first thing you see. The reason you should avoid that is because those quick food choices are often high in calories. If you know ahead of time what you will be having you are more likely to make wise choices.
Drinking water is always important. But when you are trying to lose weight the water provides the advantage of keeping everything flowing and it gives you a feeling of fullness. This aids in alleviating the feelings of hunger when you really are not.
Next on the list is adding some activity to your life. I suggest that you start with small increments and add to them on a regular basis. A favorite of mine is simply walking. I practice parking at the far ends of parking lots and using the stairs instead of the elevator. I also push myself to play ball with my dogs and I try to interact with my grandchildren on a regular basis. That can add a lot of activity!
These simple tips can result in quick weight loss without a real diet. You will lose weight and feel great. Get started today!
Losing weight is an issue that most of us have to deal with at least once in our life. And ideally when we make the decision to lose weight we want to lose it fast. The good news is that there are ways to quickly shed those extra pounds.
This article will focus on five easy steps you can take to quickly get into shape. See the list below.
1) Eat foods that are healthy
2) Eat several times throughout the day
3) Plan your meals ahead of time
4) Drink lots of water
5) Incorporate activity into your lifestyle
Although these tips seem obvious they are very powerful when put to use. By choosing healthy foods you will be consuming calories that the body can use efficiently. That means the energy from those calories will be used to help your body function as it should.
This includes the simple processes of creating new tissues and cells along with other functions that maintain life. On the other hand, empty calories are often stored as fat.
A holistic approach to weight loss is the best approach. To get started using such an approach check out the toolkit offered in the sidebar. It is very affordable and it covers virtually every aspect of a healthy way to lose weight, get in shape and feel great! Check it out now!
If you eat smaller portions of food and eat several times a day you will never reach the hungry point. It is a good idea to create a tool for you to use to measure when you should eat. This could simply be a scale of one to five or even one to three. Use one as the point or feeling right after a meal. This is when you are full. The other extreme is when you are really hungry. Never allow yourself to get to that point. It can result in you over-eating.
When you eat you actually kick-start your metabolism. So if you eat several times a day your metabolism will always be in high gear; it will continuously be burning calories.
Planning your meals ahead of time will prevent you from grabbing the first thing you see. The reason you should avoid that is because those quick food choices are often high in calories. If you know ahead of time what you will be having you are more likely to make wise choices.
Drinking water is always important. But when you are trying to lose weight the water provides the advantage of keeping everything flowing and it gives you a feeling of fullness. This aids in alleviating the feelings of hunger when you really are not.
Next on the list is adding some activity to your life. I suggest that you start with small increments and add to them on a regular basis. A favorite of mine is simply walking. I practice parking at the far ends of parking lots and using the stairs instead of the elevator. I also push myself to play ball with my dogs and I try to interact with my grandchildren on a regular basis. That can add a lot of activity!
These simple tips can result in quick weight loss without a real diet. You will lose weight and feel great. Get started today!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
3 Easy Ways To Work With And Speed Up Your Metabolism
Our metabolism rate is really the key to losing weight. All we have to do is learn how to manage or work with metabolism and we will be on our way to reaching our goal weight. These three simple steps can go a long way in getting you started!
Most of us are aware of the importance of metabolism when it comes to losing weight. Either we learn how to work with it and even manipulate it or our metabolic rate will control us in relation to weight gain or loss. After you understand how metabolism works it is not difficult to do things to speed it up. This article will cover three easy ways that you can either work with or actually manipulate the rate of your metabolism.
First it is important to understand the two primary functions of metabolism. When you consume food the body considers it to be a fuel source. This fuel or energy is used to promote the proper function of the body.
You are probably aware of the fact that the tissues and cells of your body are continuously dying and being replaced. Believe it or not, the body requires the use of energy to make this process efficient. Another important point is that when you exert energy calories you have consumed are burned.
So your metabolism is doing two things essentially, it is working to break down the calories into a useable form for the body and it is working to create the new cells and tissues. Those functions are opposites in that one is breaking down and the other is building new.
Be sure to get your free report - all about metabolism - the sign up form can be found in the side bar.
With basic knowledge of metabolism you can begin using steps to make your metabolism work for you. It is important to realize that your body needs a certain amount of calories in order to function efficiently. That is why many fad diets or diet supplements are not healthy. You need to find a weight management program that allows the consumption of nutrient rich foods.
See the three easy steps to speeding up your metabolism listed below:
1) Never skip meals
2) Eat healthy food choices
3) Incorporate activity into your lifestyle
When your body is at rest you are burning fewer calories. When you sleep everything slows down. By eating a healthy breakfast each morning you will actually kick start your metabolism into action. You have to provide food for the process to be faster.
For the same reason it is important that you do not allow yourself to wait an extremely long time between meals. Instead try to eat at least four times per day, but even up to seven small meals is fine. This keeps your metabolism at its optimum rate and you will never feel hungry. That means you will not overeat.
Consider the foods you eat. Make healthy choices. This is not to say that you have to completely eliminate your favorite foods but carefully decide when it is okay to indulge and when it is not. Planning meals ahead of time often helps with this task.
I understand that exercise regimens can be tedious, boring and exhausting. That is why I always recommend adding simple ways to increase your physical activity level. I am suggesting things like taking walks, or using the stairs instead of the elevator, parking at the far end of parking lots, playing with your dog or children, and giving up the remotes. By doing small things a lot you will definitely increase your metabolism rate.
These three easy steps can actually result in a significant weight loss. Simply incorporate the steps into your life and you will find that you are losing weight and feeling better. Get on your way to controlling your metabolism today!
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Most of us are aware of the importance of metabolism when it comes to losing weight. Either we learn how to work with it and even manipulate it or our metabolic rate will control us in relation to weight gain or loss. After you understand how metabolism works it is not difficult to do things to speed it up. This article will cover three easy ways that you can either work with or actually manipulate the rate of your metabolism.
First it is important to understand the two primary functions of metabolism. When you consume food the body considers it to be a fuel source. This fuel or energy is used to promote the proper function of the body.
You are probably aware of the fact that the tissues and cells of your body are continuously dying and being replaced. Believe it or not, the body requires the use of energy to make this process efficient. Another important point is that when you exert energy calories you have consumed are burned.
So your metabolism is doing two things essentially, it is working to break down the calories into a useable form for the body and it is working to create the new cells and tissues. Those functions are opposites in that one is breaking down and the other is building new.
Be sure to get your free report - all about metabolism - the sign up form can be found in the side bar.
With basic knowledge of metabolism you can begin using steps to make your metabolism work for you. It is important to realize that your body needs a certain amount of calories in order to function efficiently. That is why many fad diets or diet supplements are not healthy. You need to find a weight management program that allows the consumption of nutrient rich foods.
See the three easy steps to speeding up your metabolism listed below:
1) Never skip meals
2) Eat healthy food choices
3) Incorporate activity into your lifestyle
When your body is at rest you are burning fewer calories. When you sleep everything slows down. By eating a healthy breakfast each morning you will actually kick start your metabolism into action. You have to provide food for the process to be faster.
For the same reason it is important that you do not allow yourself to wait an extremely long time between meals. Instead try to eat at least four times per day, but even up to seven small meals is fine. This keeps your metabolism at its optimum rate and you will never feel hungry. That means you will not overeat.
Consider the foods you eat. Make healthy choices. This is not to say that you have to completely eliminate your favorite foods but carefully decide when it is okay to indulge and when it is not. Planning meals ahead of time often helps with this task.
I understand that exercise regimens can be tedious, boring and exhausting. That is why I always recommend adding simple ways to increase your physical activity level. I am suggesting things like taking walks, or using the stairs instead of the elevator, parking at the far end of parking lots, playing with your dog or children, and giving up the remotes. By doing small things a lot you will definitely increase your metabolism rate.
These three easy steps can actually result in a significant weight loss. Simply incorporate the steps into your life and you will find that you are losing weight and feeling better. Get on your way to controlling your metabolism today!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Does Losing Weight Have To Be Complicated
Over the years I personally have dealt with fluctuating weight. I also have family members and friends that have dealt with the trauma and stigma of feeling less than perfect because they are or have been overweight. The worst part is that many so called diet programs are scams.
They do nothing to educate the participants about how to lose the fat, instead they only teach the individuals to blindly follow the program. This might work if the participants had no mind of their own, but we are individuals and we think for ourselves. The programs are not able to insert a script into our brains that tells us what exactly to eat and what not to eat.
If you are content with a program that sends you a month supply of food and that is all that you eat, then I tip my hat to you. But I am an individual and I have my own preferences and I questions things. I want to know why I am doing things.
I understand that such programs are trying to make losing weight less complicated…but I am not a robot. I want choices. Teach me to fish, do not give me a fish.
What you really need to learn is all about metabolism. Metabolism is what regulates the way the human body uses food. When you are armed with that knowledge you can then make informed choices about your food and when you eat your meals.
You will learn that it is all about eating the right foods at the right intervals. Do not fall into the trap of a dependence on a program that you will need in order to lose weight. Instead, purchase one that teaches you how to eat properly. You will then have the lifetime skills needed to maintain your weight and health.
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