November 27th, 2007 admin
Gullible people have a simplistic view of starvation diets. Since eating made them fat in the first place, they believe that starvation would result in shedding that fat. Since they cannot go into complete starvation, they choose a starvation diet comprising perhaps a cup of coffee (preferably, without milk or sugar) for breakfast, a carrot and celery for lunch and a piece of brown bread for dinner. Maybe in the first week they may lose some weight but by the end of the second week, the loss tapers off.
Most starvation diets fail after the initial period. Moreover, they are not safe at all. They harm the systems of the body in untold ways. Besides, they do not serve their basic purpose, which is losing weight. Just by skipping meals and eating junk food, you cannot lose weight. While you are on a starvation diet, instead of burning all the excess fat and calories stored in your body, your metabolism actually slows down to conserve the calories in the body. Some studies state that during the time of a starvation diet as much as 30% of the stored fat is burnt less than that burnt during times of normal diet. This translates into the fact that starvation diets do not work for long-term weight loss plans.
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October 23rd, 2007 admin
The operative word is long-term. For any long-term weight loss program to be successful, you have to be consistent in sticking to it. You may perhaps know that more than half of the population in the USA is overweight or obese and hundreds of thousands of people are looking for a miracle weight loss program. Millions are on a diet, although how regular they are in keeping to their schedule is a big question. Since the number of weight loss programs is overwhelming, you may need professional help and advice to decide what is best for you.
If you follow the eight great tips listed below for long-term weight loss with an iron will, you are bound to achieve your ideal weight by shedding all the accumulated excess pounds in the shape of fat in your body.
#1. Consult your health care professional
If you feel quite confused about what to do or if you do not know which of the myriad of available weight loss plans that you have to choose, the best thing to do first is to take professional advice in the matter. Your doctor or dietician is the best person to consult to help assess your overall health condition and tell you how many pounds you have to lose, how to reduce your calorie-intake and how to increase your physical activity on a regular basis.
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October 15th, 2007 admin
When you make time for fitness, you find the effort more than worthwhile. Not only does your appearance improve when you shed unwanted pounds, you fell more energetic and enthusiastic about life.
So grab your family and hit the desk with these fitness ideas.
A) Get everyone involved in monthly fitness activity planning. If you don’t take time to make time, it probably won’t happen, or at least it will be less likely. Find out when each family member is free and schedule a biking trip to a local park for a picnic, for example. Or get on the zoo’s mailing list and attend one of their functions outdoors. Get on mailing lists for your local YMCA, Recreation Center and other activity centers, too, and participate in their activities.
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