Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Weight Loss Tips


Reduce intake of calorie

You have to reduce your calorie intake no matter what you control like protein, carbohydrate or fat. Reducing calorie intake results in quick weight loss. But do not try to reduce calorie intake too quickly, otherwise it will dangerous for your health.


Eat low fat food:

When it comes to fat the, caloric components of Carbohydrate and protiens is much lower as compared with fat. This means that you have to eat less. Including fresh vegetables, fruits, cereals in your diet plan instead of fat foods like cream. But not every one can lose weight by decreasing the fat intake. If you intake too much carbohydrate you'll also become fat.


Reduce food intake
To lose weight you have to give up eating your favorite foods and say no to them. You can place a balance with a slogan that remind you of food intake.Eat more liquid foodYou can decrease 10 pounds in 8 months if you have liquid food as one meal every day. Liquid food should be diversification in order to avoid the lack of nutrition. You can intake liquid foods in your diet by the guidance of doctor. This will help to reduce 10 lbs in 5 weeks. But you must make sure that liquid food you intake is enriched with nutrients and proteins your body needs.


Walking
Walking for 45 minutes through 5Km each day with 5 days per week, will help you lose 10 pounds in six months. If you increase your walking distance, then your weight loss will be faster. As this walking increases appetite so you can eat low-fat food or fresh fruit and drink plenty of water to supply body moisture.


Regular exercise

Doing regular exercise will reduce fat, lose weight, increase muscle. You'll also gain energy. Exercise like, swimming, cycling, running, etc.


Weight lifting exercise

You can try weight lifting exercise to accelerate muscle metabolism and lose weight. You must do so under supervision of an instructor in order to abstain your self from hurting. You must do stretching before and after exercise for body flexibility
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Diet Weight Control - 8 Foods That Combat Fat

Your allies in battling bulge? Foods that do the work for you. These edibles have proven lipid-melting powers that help you slim. Thats a win.

Almonds
Almond joy! Dieters who ate 3 ounces of these nuts every day reduced their weight and body-mass index by a solid 18 percent compared with an 11 percent drop in the no-nut group, a study in the International Journal of Obesity found. Almonds are high in alpha-linolenic acid, which can speed the metabolism of fats. Stick to 12 per serving.

Berries
Vitamin C loaded fruit such as strawberries and raspberries can help you sizzle up to 30 percent more fat during exercise, suggests research from Arizona State University at Mesa. Blend a vinaigrette of 1 cup berries and ?? cup balsamic vinegar

Cinnamon
This spice could make your waistline nice. Sprinkling ?? teaspoon on your food may prevent a post-meal insulin spike. This increase normally occurs after you eat and signals the body that it should store fat rather than burn it, explains Lauren Slayton, R.D., of New York City. Add a dash to your oatmeal, yogurt or coffee.

Mustard
The spice that gives mustard its color, turmeric, may slow the growth of fat
tissues, a study in the journal Endocrinology notes. Eighty-six mayo in favor of any mustard; sprinkle turmeric on cauliflower and roast for a tangy side.

Oranges
Prevent pound creep with this citrus star: It contains fat-torching compounds called flavones. Women who ate the most flavones had a significantly lower increase in body fat over a 14-year period, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds. Snack on slices or drink freshly squeezed OJ (with pulp!) for the biggest payback.

Soyabeans
These green gems are rich in choline, a compound that blocks fat absorption and breaks down fatty deposits. Add ?? cup edamame to a salad.


Sweet Potatoes

Trade up to sweet taters. They are high in fiber, which means no drastic insulin jumps and thus less fat packed onto your hips. Bake a small sweet potato??hink of two bars of soap as a portion size??nd top with a dollop of low-fat or nonfat cottage
cheese.



By Veronica Byrd

Monday, November 16, 2009

Weight Loss through Ayurveda

The word ayurveda literally means 'Science of Life'. It is the fastest growing form of alternative medicine in the world. Using only simple and natural remedies, it works from a fundamental level and ensures that your body stays strong and healthy.

The key to weight management is effectively metabolizing what you eat, getting rid of waste efficiently and letting the digestive system get a break in between meals.

Eat three meals a day - a small breakfast and dinner, and a hearty lunch... don't forget to add a healthy mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack if you feel hungry.

Do not fast or skip meals. Fasting will only disrupt metabolism by not giving it anything to 'work on', on the days that you fast. Same with skipping meals - if your digestive system does not get something to work-on at the same time each day, it will not function at peak efficiency when you do eat.

Most of us today follow unhealthy eating habits. We skip breakfast, have a hurried lunch and binge on an enormous dinner, just before going to bed.

According to ayurveda, your digestive agni - the "fire" in your stomach that cooks the food you eat and makes it into 'rasa', the nutritional essence that builds healthy cells and tissues, is most active around noon. That's why ayurvedic teachings recommend that the largest or heaviest meal of the day should be lunch.

An ayurvedic vegetarian lunch would normally include two or three servings of cooked veggies, a lentil dish, a whole grain, a chutney and lassi. Breakfast and dinner should consist of easily digested foods.

For breakfast, eat a fruit and warm cooked cereal. For dinner, eat light one-dish meals or soup.

Apart from this, make sure you exercise on a daily basis and get enough sleep each night.