The Slim Fast diet... hmmm. As I started this review, I spent some time searching for something -- anything -- positive to say about this diet. The only thing I could come up with is that the Slim Fast diet plan is mind-numbingly easy to follow. A healthy shake for breakfast, one for lunch, and a healthy dinner, and a couple of small snacks in between - doesn't get much easier than that, does it? Nonetheless, the Slim Fast diet pretty much encapsulates what's wrong with the state of mainstream dieting and weight loss today.
OK, OK... I hear you asking, "What's wrong with a healthy shake for breakfast and lunch, and a sensible dinner in the evening?"
Got a minute? Good! Let me begin with the "healthy" shakes...
Since the time of my original review, SlimFast has expanded its product line. It now offers Optima, High Protein and Low Carb variations of the shake, plus the original discussed here, of course. These have somewhat reduced sugar and a little more fiber (4 - 5 grams).
Ironically, the "low carb" shakes have more protein (20 g) than the "high protein" ones (15 g).
Healthy, in this case, is relative. If your idea of good nutrition is combining a bag of pork rinds with a couple of burgers from the local fast food joint, well then yes, these are nutritious shakes.
In reality... the Slim Fast shakes aren't particularly nutritious, and they certainly aren't worth the money you pay for them.
So what's in a Slim Fast diet shake?
The 4 main ingredients are skim milk, sugar, fructose, and cocoa. In other words, milk, sugar, and sugar. Other ingredients include various vegetable oils, emulsifiers, and a dubious vitamin blend.
A 375ml (1.5 cups) shake contains 12 grams of protein -- slightly less than what you'd obtain drinking the same amount of 1% low-fat milk.
This same shake contains 38 grams of carbohydrates -- 20 grams more than if you drank the equivalent amount of 1% low-fat milk (with those additional carbs coming from the added sugar). Considering that milk contains significant amounts of vitamins A and D, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium and Zinc, I'd suggest that you chuck the Slim Fast shakes (vitamin blend and all), and simply drink milk instead.
OK... that's problem number 1 -- the shakes are little more than an expensive, sugar-laden milk supplement.
What's wrong with the Slim Fast diet?
The daily caloric limit is set so low as to be detrimental to any long term weight loss success (each shake contains 240 calories (at least the one I'm holding in my hand does). Couple two with a normal dinner consisting of a chicken breast, baked potato and vegetable, add a snack or two a day and you're looking at anywhere between 1000 - 1200 calories per day).
At first, it may seem logical that drastically reducing calories would be the key to successful weight loss -- and it's true, you must reduce your calories to lose weight. However when you reduce calories too much, you've got a problem. And it's this problem that is the Slim Fast diet plan's biggest drawback...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Green Tea
Review
Green tea has shown potential to be an important ingredient of any weight loss program. One of the products that we have tested by ourselves is Green Tea Extreme. Promoters of Green Tea Extreme sell their product at almost double the price of comparable similar products in the market and (to be honest) this is confusing.
Excess weight is a hot topic in the media. Besides media attention you will find weight loss programs and related products being debated in reality shows. The makers of Green Tea Extreme claim to be the number 1 sellers of Green Tea in the US. Nothing special about that, most promoters make such inflated claims.
There is plenty of media hype about green tea and its products. Dr Perricone, of questionable credentials in the scientific world, has become quite successful in selling quick fix formulations for diet, nutrients and skin treatments. In one of his interviews on the Oprah show, he guaranteed Oprah a weight loss of 10 pounds within six weeks, if she switched her coffee with Green Tea Extreme.
Let us take a look at the components of Green Tea Extreme (the green tea product that we have tested). Components of the formulation include: Green tea, Citrus Aurantium, and Guarana.
Green Tea Extreme as the name suggests contains green tea as a major component. Research has proved that green tea has good fat oxidation qualities. Research has found that the main components of green tea are polyphenols and catechins and that these components may play a positive role in the reduction of weight.
There is no study to support the claim of the company that one can loose for more than 10 pounds of weight in 25 days.
Citrus Aurantium is somewhat similar to synephrine, which is chemically almost similar to ephedra. There is a reported study about the fat reducing abilities of the synephrine. At the same time it is also indicated that more detailed study is required to test its effectiveness.
Guarana, another major constituent of Green Tea Extreme contains approximately 10 percent caffeine. It also has antioxidant and diuretic properties. Its combination with Green Tea may be effective because of its caffeine content, a combination which has always proved to be effective for weight loss.
Green Tea Extreme does not indicate the exact composition of the different green tea components. The amount of green tea in the product formulation is 500 mg. Other available brands of green tea in the market come with a much higher dosage of green tea and are sold at far cheaper prices.
Why Green Tea Extreme is priced almost double when compared to similar products is beyond comprehension. After all, we believe we must take another study on the other green tea based diet products before we can recommend anything.
So far, our conclusion is: Green tea based diet products may help you to lose weight quicker but the effect would be very small. You can't expect too much changes with green tea alone.
Green tea has shown potential to be an important ingredient of any weight loss program. One of the products that we have tested by ourselves is Green Tea Extreme. Promoters of Green Tea Extreme sell their product at almost double the price of comparable similar products in the market and (to be honest) this is confusing.
Excess weight is a hot topic in the media. Besides media attention you will find weight loss programs and related products being debated in reality shows. The makers of Green Tea Extreme claim to be the number 1 sellers of Green Tea in the US. Nothing special about that, most promoters make such inflated claims.
There is plenty of media hype about green tea and its products. Dr Perricone, of questionable credentials in the scientific world, has become quite successful in selling quick fix formulations for diet, nutrients and skin treatments. In one of his interviews on the Oprah show, he guaranteed Oprah a weight loss of 10 pounds within six weeks, if she switched her coffee with Green Tea Extreme.
Let us take a look at the components of Green Tea Extreme (the green tea product that we have tested). Components of the formulation include: Green tea, Citrus Aurantium, and Guarana.
Green Tea Extreme as the name suggests contains green tea as a major component. Research has proved that green tea has good fat oxidation qualities. Research has found that the main components of green tea are polyphenols and catechins and that these components may play a positive role in the reduction of weight.
There is no study to support the claim of the company that one can loose for more than 10 pounds of weight in 25 days.
Citrus Aurantium is somewhat similar to synephrine, which is chemically almost similar to ephedra. There is a reported study about the fat reducing abilities of the synephrine. At the same time it is also indicated that more detailed study is required to test its effectiveness.
Guarana, another major constituent of Green Tea Extreme contains approximately 10 percent caffeine. It also has antioxidant and diuretic properties. Its combination with Green Tea may be effective because of its caffeine content, a combination which has always proved to be effective for weight loss.
Green Tea Extreme does not indicate the exact composition of the different green tea components. The amount of green tea in the product formulation is 500 mg. Other available brands of green tea in the market come with a much higher dosage of green tea and are sold at far cheaper prices.
Why Green Tea Extreme is priced almost double when compared to similar products is beyond comprehension. After all, we believe we must take another study on the other green tea based diet products before we can recommend anything.
So far, our conclusion is: Green tea based diet products may help you to lose weight quicker but the effect would be very small. You can't expect too much changes with green tea alone.
Slim 365
Review
We rate Slim 365 as one of the best diet pills on our list because we know the capability of this product. The clinical studies result on Slim 365 has been really amazed us. We really love how this product works.Slim 365 combines three powerful ingredients into one bottle. They are Hoodia Gordonii extract, Chitosan, and Green Tea Extract.
Hoodia, Chitosan, and Green Tea Extract are extremely good for weight loss. Hoodia is a very powerful appetite suppressant while green tea extract really works well for fat oxidation. Chitosan, as the final ingredient, works well to bind our calorie intake.
These ingredients might not be as popular as they were but when combined into one powerful Slim 365, it obviously works. We believe you can lose up to 20 lbs if you do proper exercise and consume Slim 365 regularly. Acccording to Slim 365 website's announcement itself, they believe they can help you around 15 lbs for the first 2 weeks. Let's take a deeper look at Slim 365:
Chemistry Of Slim 365:
Slim 365 is the combination of these three ingredients:
1. Hoodia Gordonii
- Hoodia is said to be the best appetite suppressant ever. Originally Hoodia comes from Kalahari Desert, Africa. Slim 365 is also using pure Hoodia Gordonii extract so you can handle your hunger whenever the bad foods tempt you. Keep in mind that most products out there are using fake Hoodia Gordonii so don't be skeptical. Slim 365 knows how to mix pure Hoodia Gordonii extract into their bottles.
2. Green Tea Extract
- All of us understand that green tea extract can help our fat oxidation process. Despite the process might not be much, but it's still effective. Research in Switzerland proved that Green Tea Extract can help us to burn more calories without any risk.
3. Chitosan
- The popularity of Chitosan brand itself has been going down lately. But we still believe Chitosan is one of the most powerful fat blocking ingredients out there. Many people hyped Lipobind and Alli's ability to block our fat and calorie intake but actually Chitosan is better than these two ingredients. Slim 365 realized this and mix it with green tea extract and Hoodia.
Slim 365 is a clever diet supplement. It could totally help your diet up to 15-20 lbs per month. It's really the best diet supplement until today. The proper combination of Hoodia, green tea extract, and Chitosan, is totally superb.
We rate Slim 365 as one of the best diet pills on our list because we know the capability of this product. The clinical studies result on Slim 365 has been really amazed us. We really love how this product works.Slim 365 combines three powerful ingredients into one bottle. They are Hoodia Gordonii extract, Chitosan, and Green Tea Extract.
Hoodia, Chitosan, and Green Tea Extract are extremely good for weight loss. Hoodia is a very powerful appetite suppressant while green tea extract really works well for fat oxidation. Chitosan, as the final ingredient, works well to bind our calorie intake.
These ingredients might not be as popular as they were but when combined into one powerful Slim 365, it obviously works. We believe you can lose up to 20 lbs if you do proper exercise and consume Slim 365 regularly. Acccording to Slim 365 website's announcement itself, they believe they can help you around 15 lbs for the first 2 weeks. Let's take a deeper look at Slim 365:
Chemistry Of Slim 365:
Slim 365 is the combination of these three ingredients:
1. Hoodia Gordonii
- Hoodia is said to be the best appetite suppressant ever. Originally Hoodia comes from Kalahari Desert, Africa. Slim 365 is also using pure Hoodia Gordonii extract so you can handle your hunger whenever the bad foods tempt you. Keep in mind that most products out there are using fake Hoodia Gordonii so don't be skeptical. Slim 365 knows how to mix pure Hoodia Gordonii extract into their bottles.
2. Green Tea Extract
- All of us understand that green tea extract can help our fat oxidation process. Despite the process might not be much, but it's still effective. Research in Switzerland proved that Green Tea Extract can help us to burn more calories without any risk.
3. Chitosan
- The popularity of Chitosan brand itself has been going down lately. But we still believe Chitosan is one of the most powerful fat blocking ingredients out there. Many people hyped Lipobind and Alli's ability to block our fat and calorie intake but actually Chitosan is better than these two ingredients. Slim 365 realized this and mix it with green tea extract and Hoodia.
Slim 365 is a clever diet supplement. It could totally help your diet up to 15-20 lbs per month. It's really the best diet supplement until today. The proper combination of Hoodia, green tea extract, and Chitosan, is totally superb.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Hydroxycut
Review
Hydroxycut is probably the biggest advertiser in diet supplement industry. You can easily find Hydroxycut advertisements on internet, magazine, and television. But do you think Hydroxycut is as good as the ads told us?
The ingredients
Hydroxycut has many things to offer. There are ephedra-free Hydroxycut, caffeine-free Hydroxycut, and also Hydroxycut hardcore. Apparently now all Hydroxycut products are epedhra-free after FDA banned all products with ephedra on the market.
So what is the basic ingredient of Hydroxycut? According to its official retailer, Hydroxycut contains: Hydroxagen plus, Garcinia Cambogia Extract, Gymnema Sylvestre Extract, Soy Phospholipids, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Withania Somnifera Extract Root, Hydroxy Tea, Green Tea Extract, Supplying Polyphenols Catechins Epigallocatechin Gallate, Caffeine, White Tea, and Onolong Tea.
Among these ingredients, we should focus on Hydroxy Tea and caffeine because each Hydroxycut bottle contains 414 mg of Hydroxy Tea and 200mg of caffeine. If you do not like caffeine, you can choose caffeine-free Hydroxycut package (that's why they have this option, they know many people do not interested in caffeine). Well, basically Hydroxycut depends on its tea ingredients. As we already know, green tea and the others could help us to burn our fat and decrease our appetite. It's not weird why Hydroxycut uses a lot of tea extracts.
The risks
According to the clinical studies, Hydroxycut may cause severe side effects like bleeding nose, acne, insomnia, head aches, increased blood pressure and increased blood rate. If you experience any of these, stop using Hydroxycut to prevent worse side effect. The combination of Hydroxycut ingredients is the reason why you may experience these side effects. For sensitive people, we do not recommend Hydroxycut. You should ask your doctors first before you try this drug.
The bottomline
Hydroxycut is a clinically proven diet supplement which can help your appetite and excess fat problem. However, you must remember that Hydroxycut may not be suitable for everyone, it really depends on your body condition. For people who have very slow metabolic rate, I don't recommend Hydroxycut. Even though Hydroxycut may increase your metabolism but (once again) it's not suitable for people whose metabolic rate is below normal level. Remember the side effects as well.
If you still believe in Hydroxycut, combine it with regular exercise and normal eating habits and you will get the maximum benefit from this drug.
Hydroxycut is probably the biggest advertiser in diet supplement industry. You can easily find Hydroxycut advertisements on internet, magazine, and television. But do you think Hydroxycut is as good as the ads told us?
The ingredients
Hydroxycut has many things to offer. There are ephedra-free Hydroxycut, caffeine-free Hydroxycut, and also Hydroxycut hardcore. Apparently now all Hydroxycut products are epedhra-free after FDA banned all products with ephedra on the market.
So what is the basic ingredient of Hydroxycut? According to its official retailer, Hydroxycut contains: Hydroxagen plus, Garcinia Cambogia Extract, Gymnema Sylvestre Extract, Soy Phospholipids, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Withania Somnifera Extract Root, Hydroxy Tea, Green Tea Extract, Supplying Polyphenols Catechins Epigallocatechin Gallate, Caffeine, White Tea, and Onolong Tea.
Among these ingredients, we should focus on Hydroxy Tea and caffeine because each Hydroxycut bottle contains 414 mg of Hydroxy Tea and 200mg of caffeine. If you do not like caffeine, you can choose caffeine-free Hydroxycut package (that's why they have this option, they know many people do not interested in caffeine). Well, basically Hydroxycut depends on its tea ingredients. As we already know, green tea and the others could help us to burn our fat and decrease our appetite. It's not weird why Hydroxycut uses a lot of tea extracts.
The risks
According to the clinical studies, Hydroxycut may cause severe side effects like bleeding nose, acne, insomnia, head aches, increased blood pressure and increased blood rate. If you experience any of these, stop using Hydroxycut to prevent worse side effect. The combination of Hydroxycut ingredients is the reason why you may experience these side effects. For sensitive people, we do not recommend Hydroxycut. You should ask your doctors first before you try this drug.
The bottomline
Hydroxycut is a clinically proven diet supplement which can help your appetite and excess fat problem. However, you must remember that Hydroxycut may not be suitable for everyone, it really depends on your body condition. For people who have very slow metabolic rate, I don't recommend Hydroxycut. Even though Hydroxycut may increase your metabolism but (once again) it's not suitable for people whose metabolic rate is below normal level. Remember the side effects as well.
If you still believe in Hydroxycut, combine it with regular exercise and normal eating habits and you will get the maximum benefit from this drug.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Fat Loss, One A Day At A Time
Rome wasn't built in a day and your fat loss won't happen that way either. Don't expect to start eating perfectly and exercising religiously tomorrow. Instead set yourself up for success by implementing at least one supportive habit per week. Make an effort to adopt the premise of "progress, not perfection." By developing awareness that improvement is measured by your daily progress, you can save yourself a lot of grief and frustration from the beginning. Focusing on small, positive steps in everything you do is a vital component to change. It starts you moving in the right direction and the momentum of your amazing, transforming results will soon follow. With time, commitment and a willingness to continue to take those small steps, failure is not an option.
How to do it: Be mindful of the fact that you didn't gain it overnight so you're not going to lose it overnight. A safe and effective fat loss program will yield 1 to 2 pounds of fat loss a week, not 10. As you begin your weight loss journey, aim for 2-3 small improvements each week. Build up to eating more supportively and moving a little more than yesterday. These small changes will add up to big improvements over time.
Beware of supplements and "quick fixes" that promise accelerated fat loss. Instead, plan on losing fat weight slowly. Sure we all want instant results, but it's impossible to undo a years of inactivity and poor nutrition overnight.
Instead of only looking at the big picture, try to break it down into smaller bites. Set one-month goals, three-month goals, six-month goals and even yearly goals. Carry over each previous goal to make sure that you aren't stopping one to achieve another. Make sure goals are achievable and realistic and what you truly want. A half-hearted desire will produce half-hearted results.
Remember, life happens and we must face the challenges. Sometimes that means not getting to exercise or eat properly. The difference is we get it. We make it a point to view each situation, each setback as an opportunity to LEARN and ASK, "What could I do differently next time?" Then it becomes a matter of getting back on track as soon as possible. Leave the excuses and blame behind and forget about beating ourselves up – we're only human. Strive to do a little better today than you did the day before. The key is to stay consistent, focused and take daily action. Make goals meaningful. Our minds cannot differentiate between achieving an enormous goal or a miniscule goal it only perceives success or failure. If you set a goal that is impossible to fail you'll only be setting yourself up for tremendous victory.
Don't be too rigid. Telling your self that you HAVE to workout for a set time to feel a sense of completion is ill fated. If you set out to workout for 30 minutes and you only get in 20, you'll more apt to be disappointed regardless of how hard you worked. If you simply set a goal to go to the gym at least 2-3 days a week and complete your resistance training and cardio you'll perceive yourself as a winner.
An additional goal idea: Have you ever wanted to participate in a race or sport that you've never had the endurance for? Then use that as a goal! When the end justifies the means it's easier to make it through the rough spots. It's a win-win situation if you are able to achieve a want and a need simultaneously!
About the Author
Holly Rigsby is a nationally recognized women’s fitness coach, certified personal trainer (CPT) and the author of the internationally popular e-book – Fit Yummy Mummy - Burn Your Baby Fat & Get Your Body Back. Go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com to get your FREE copy of her special report: "The Five Ways To Boost Your Metabolism."
How to do it: Be mindful of the fact that you didn't gain it overnight so you're not going to lose it overnight. A safe and effective fat loss program will yield 1 to 2 pounds of fat loss a week, not 10. As you begin your weight loss journey, aim for 2-3 small improvements each week. Build up to eating more supportively and moving a little more than yesterday. These small changes will add up to big improvements over time.
Beware of supplements and "quick fixes" that promise accelerated fat loss. Instead, plan on losing fat weight slowly. Sure we all want instant results, but it's impossible to undo a years of inactivity and poor nutrition overnight.
Instead of only looking at the big picture, try to break it down into smaller bites. Set one-month goals, three-month goals, six-month goals and even yearly goals. Carry over each previous goal to make sure that you aren't stopping one to achieve another. Make sure goals are achievable and realistic and what you truly want. A half-hearted desire will produce half-hearted results.
Remember, life happens and we must face the challenges. Sometimes that means not getting to exercise or eat properly. The difference is we get it. We make it a point to view each situation, each setback as an opportunity to LEARN and ASK, "What could I do differently next time?" Then it becomes a matter of getting back on track as soon as possible. Leave the excuses and blame behind and forget about beating ourselves up – we're only human. Strive to do a little better today than you did the day before. The key is to stay consistent, focused and take daily action. Make goals meaningful. Our minds cannot differentiate between achieving an enormous goal or a miniscule goal it only perceives success or failure. If you set a goal that is impossible to fail you'll only be setting yourself up for tremendous victory.
Don't be too rigid. Telling your self that you HAVE to workout for a set time to feel a sense of completion is ill fated. If you set out to workout for 30 minutes and you only get in 20, you'll more apt to be disappointed regardless of how hard you worked. If you simply set a goal to go to the gym at least 2-3 days a week and complete your resistance training and cardio you'll perceive yourself as a winner.
An additional goal idea: Have you ever wanted to participate in a race or sport that you've never had the endurance for? Then use that as a goal! When the end justifies the means it's easier to make it through the rough spots. It's a win-win situation if you are able to achieve a want and a need simultaneously!
About the Author
Holly Rigsby is a nationally recognized women’s fitness coach, certified personal trainer (CPT) and the author of the internationally popular e-book – Fit Yummy Mummy - Burn Your Baby Fat & Get Your Body Back. Go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com to get your FREE copy of her special report: "The Five Ways To Boost Your Metabolism."
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Flat Stomach Secrets For Women
Have you tried everything under the sun to get a flat stomach, only to come up disappointed? Have you fallen prey to all the gimmicks, fad diets and shameless infomercials promising you that elusive flat stomach that you desire?
Well fret no more, I'm going to let you in on the two ‘secrets' that will help you shed unwanted fat and reveal your toned, flat stomach once and for all.
The first secret for a flat stomach is eating supportively. While this doesn't seem like a secret at all, most women get this wrong in spite of their best – but misguided – efforts. Women have fallen prey to low-fat, low-carb, Hollywood, grapefruit, South Beach and every other over hyped diet that marketers can dream up, all in hopes of shedding those unwanted pounds. But eating supportively is isn't about dieting or deprivation; it's about moderation and balance. While cutting carbs or fats out of your nutrition plan might give you a temporary loss of a couple of pounds, it's typically followed by a drop in metabolism and a weight gain of more than you lost in the first place once you go back to your old eating habits.
So what is eating supportively? Eating supportively is having protein and carbohydrates at every meal. It's grazing on 4-6 meals or snack each day instead of missing meals and then gorging yourself. It's enjoying a healthy breakfast and not drinking your calories. But most of all, eating supportively is enjoying the foods you love in moderation instead of in excess.
If eating supportively is the first secret to a flat stomach, then what's the second? The second flat stomach secret is resistance training. Unfortunately, just as fad diets have stood in the path of women achieving the flat stomachs they so desired, so have the myths of spot reduction and cardio being the best method for fat loss. Late night infomercials have long promoted gadgets that promised to spot reduce those trouble spots that women struggle with and sucked us in with testimonials from fitness models that undoubtedly picked up a nifty paycheck for endorsing their wares. But spot reduction is a myth. Think about it – have you ever met someone with a flat stomach and fat arms? Didn't think so. If spot reduction was possible then undoubtedly one of these happy customers would have toned and tightened their stomach, yet kept their flabby arms.
The other myth that has led women astray is the belief that cardio is the best solution for fat loss. Treadmill manufacturers have sold the virtues of the ‘fat burning zone' and led us to believe that we could plod along on a treadmill watching Oprah and before long a flat stomach would be ours. These two myths have diverted us from the path of what really does work – resistance training. Resistance training is a flat stomach's best friend because not only does an effective resistance training session burn plenty of calories while you're doing it, but it keeps you're metabolism revved long after you're done. One recent study showed that you're metabolism would stay elevated for over 36 hours after a resistance training session.
Try to get that out of an aerobics class.
And there's another benefit of resistance training when it comes to getting a flat stomach. The lean muscle that you gain will raise you're resting metabolic rate and help you burn more fat all day long, each and every day.
There you have it, two ‘secrets' that are guaranteed to boost your metabolism and give you that flat stomach you've been longing for. So ditch the diet books and the aerobics classes and start eating supportively and resistance training. Before long that flat stomach will finally be yours.
Please visit http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com/ to view my top 3 picks for weight loss programs. A must read for anyone serious about losing weight.
Well fret no more, I'm going to let you in on the two ‘secrets' that will help you shed unwanted fat and reveal your toned, flat stomach once and for all.
The first secret for a flat stomach is eating supportively. While this doesn't seem like a secret at all, most women get this wrong in spite of their best – but misguided – efforts. Women have fallen prey to low-fat, low-carb, Hollywood, grapefruit, South Beach and every other over hyped diet that marketers can dream up, all in hopes of shedding those unwanted pounds. But eating supportively is isn't about dieting or deprivation; it's about moderation and balance. While cutting carbs or fats out of your nutrition plan might give you a temporary loss of a couple of pounds, it's typically followed by a drop in metabolism and a weight gain of more than you lost in the first place once you go back to your old eating habits.
So what is eating supportively? Eating supportively is having protein and carbohydrates at every meal. It's grazing on 4-6 meals or snack each day instead of missing meals and then gorging yourself. It's enjoying a healthy breakfast and not drinking your calories. But most of all, eating supportively is enjoying the foods you love in moderation instead of in excess.
If eating supportively is the first secret to a flat stomach, then what's the second? The second flat stomach secret is resistance training. Unfortunately, just as fad diets have stood in the path of women achieving the flat stomachs they so desired, so have the myths of spot reduction and cardio being the best method for fat loss. Late night infomercials have long promoted gadgets that promised to spot reduce those trouble spots that women struggle with and sucked us in with testimonials from fitness models that undoubtedly picked up a nifty paycheck for endorsing their wares. But spot reduction is a myth. Think about it – have you ever met someone with a flat stomach and fat arms? Didn't think so. If spot reduction was possible then undoubtedly one of these happy customers would have toned and tightened their stomach, yet kept their flabby arms.
The other myth that has led women astray is the belief that cardio is the best solution for fat loss. Treadmill manufacturers have sold the virtues of the ‘fat burning zone' and led us to believe that we could plod along on a treadmill watching Oprah and before long a flat stomach would be ours. These two myths have diverted us from the path of what really does work – resistance training. Resistance training is a flat stomach's best friend because not only does an effective resistance training session burn plenty of calories while you're doing it, but it keeps you're metabolism revved long after you're done. One recent study showed that you're metabolism would stay elevated for over 36 hours after a resistance training session.
Try to get that out of an aerobics class.
And there's another benefit of resistance training when it comes to getting a flat stomach. The lean muscle that you gain will raise you're resting metabolic rate and help you burn more fat all day long, each and every day.
There you have it, two ‘secrets' that are guaranteed to boost your metabolism and give you that flat stomach you've been longing for. So ditch the diet books and the aerobics classes and start eating supportively and resistance training. Before long that flat stomach will finally be yours.
Please visit http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com/ to view my top 3 picks for weight loss programs. A must read for anyone serious about losing weight.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
7 Fat Loss Strategies For Busy Moms
Would you like to "jump start" your metabolism and lose your ‘mommy belly' once and for all? If so, the following seven tips are exactly what you need to improve your workouts and ignite your metabolism. Try some or all of these tips, but beware, the result may be a number of admiring second glances and the need to pull your ‘skinny jeans' out of the closet.
1. The majority of your workouts should be composed of free-weight, bodyweight or cable exercises.
Compared to machines, free-weight, bodyweight and cable movements often require more skill, create muscular balance, and have a greater metabolic cost. For example, it is more difficult to balance the weights, and to coordinate muscles when performing free-weight exercises. Although this may sound like a disadvantage, it is actually a benefit. By balancing and stabilizing free-weights or cables you are working more muscles through a greater range of motion resulting in more muscles developed and more calories burned.
2. Use exercises that work more than one muscle at a time.
When focusing on fat loss, you can't worry about "shaping" exercises, instead you should use exercises that'll get you the biggest bang for your buck and work as many muscles as possible. Isolation exercises can be used at the end of a workout to work on a specific target area, but they just serve to supplement your core movements.
Virtually every savvy fitness professional is privy to the fact that compound exercises recruit the most muscle groups for any given body part.
If you seek lean, toned muscles and the increase in metabolism that comes with them, you must choose exercises that work as many different muscles as possible. One of the main reasons why squats are superior to leg extensions for improving your body is that they also work your butt, hamstrings and inner thighs in addition to toning your quadriceps while leg extensions focus on just the front of your thigh and don't really offer any other benefit. That same rationale hold true for arm exercises too. That's why dumbell presses and dips will are more valuable for your arms than triceps kickbacks and pushdowns.
A good rule of thumb is to use movements that will allow you to use the most weight. These will have a systemic effect on your body that'll help maintain or increase your lean muscle, and in turn ignite your metabolism.
3. Pair exercises.
Pair your exercises together so that you alternate between upper-body exercises and lower-body exercises or between exercises that target opposing muscle groups (e.g. chest and back).
This type of approach will keep your workouts short and efficient by eliminating much of the downtime that comes between sets of a single exercise since you are working on one movement while resting from another. This approach can also yield huge benefits in your mission to burn fat. Since you'll constantly be moving and keeping your heart rate elevated, you'll be burning far more calories than you would during a typical workout.
4. Keep your reps between 8 and 12.
Through research, it has been determined that the best range for building lean muscle is roughly between 8-12 reps. Since the main focus of your resistance training efforts is to gain lean body mass and stimulate your metabolism, this rep range fills the bill perfectly. "High reps for tone and fat loss" is one of the biggest (and most unproductive) training myths! Somehow the aerobics, yoga and Pilates' community have convinced us that when we perform bodyweight exercises or light resistance training for high reps, our muscles magically take on a beautiful shape without growing or bulging. On the other hand, if you challenge yourself with moderately heavy weights, your body will take on a bulky, unflattering appearance. If you believe this, you probably still believe in the Tooth Fairy!
5. Rest only 30 to 60 seconds between sets.
When you keep the rest periods under one minute, it's easier to stay focused on the task at hand and keeps your heart rate elevated. In addition, it forces your muscles to recover more quickly between sets, along with keeping your nervous system revved up.
If your first movement in an upper/lower body pair is squats, you might want to rest 60 seconds before attempting your second movement. However, if your first exercise is a fairly "easy" exercise, like lat pull downs, you might only wish to wait 30 seconds before doing the second part of the pair.
6. Perform total body workouts.
You must drop the notion that muscle groups work independently of one another. Muscles work together and should be trained that way. Besides, not only does this approach mean less time in the gym, but by working the whole body three times per week, you'll be maximizing the fat burning effect of your program.
7. Cardio is not the cure-all for fat loss.
Cardiovascular exercise aids in the creation of a caloric deficit, but the caloric expenditure during cardio is temporary. Strength training addresses the core of the problem by permanently increasing the rate at which the body burns calories by adding muscle. The best programs will include both strength training and cardiovascular training, but the core or the programs effectiveness is resistance training.
Take these strategies and incorporate them into your workout routine. Not only will you save a lot of time, but you'll also soon see a leaner and more toned body. Not to mention a few more turned heads and the re-emergence of your skinny jeans.
1. The majority of your workouts should be composed of free-weight, bodyweight or cable exercises.
Compared to machines, free-weight, bodyweight and cable movements often require more skill, create muscular balance, and have a greater metabolic cost. For example, it is more difficult to balance the weights, and to coordinate muscles when performing free-weight exercises. Although this may sound like a disadvantage, it is actually a benefit. By balancing and stabilizing free-weights or cables you are working more muscles through a greater range of motion resulting in more muscles developed and more calories burned.
2. Use exercises that work more than one muscle at a time.
When focusing on fat loss, you can't worry about "shaping" exercises, instead you should use exercises that'll get you the biggest bang for your buck and work as many muscles as possible. Isolation exercises can be used at the end of a workout to work on a specific target area, but they just serve to supplement your core movements.
Virtually every savvy fitness professional is privy to the fact that compound exercises recruit the most muscle groups for any given body part.
If you seek lean, toned muscles and the increase in metabolism that comes with them, you must choose exercises that work as many different muscles as possible. One of the main reasons why squats are superior to leg extensions for improving your body is that they also work your butt, hamstrings and inner thighs in addition to toning your quadriceps while leg extensions focus on just the front of your thigh and don't really offer any other benefit. That same rationale hold true for arm exercises too. That's why dumbell presses and dips will are more valuable for your arms than triceps kickbacks and pushdowns.
A good rule of thumb is to use movements that will allow you to use the most weight. These will have a systemic effect on your body that'll help maintain or increase your lean muscle, and in turn ignite your metabolism.
3. Pair exercises.
Pair your exercises together so that you alternate between upper-body exercises and lower-body exercises or between exercises that target opposing muscle groups (e.g. chest and back).
This type of approach will keep your workouts short and efficient by eliminating much of the downtime that comes between sets of a single exercise since you are working on one movement while resting from another. This approach can also yield huge benefits in your mission to burn fat. Since you'll constantly be moving and keeping your heart rate elevated, you'll be burning far more calories than you would during a typical workout.
4. Keep your reps between 8 and 12.
Through research, it has been determined that the best range for building lean muscle is roughly between 8-12 reps. Since the main focus of your resistance training efforts is to gain lean body mass and stimulate your metabolism, this rep range fills the bill perfectly. "High reps for tone and fat loss" is one of the biggest (and most unproductive) training myths! Somehow the aerobics, yoga and Pilates' community have convinced us that when we perform bodyweight exercises or light resistance training for high reps, our muscles magically take on a beautiful shape without growing or bulging. On the other hand, if you challenge yourself with moderately heavy weights, your body will take on a bulky, unflattering appearance. If you believe this, you probably still believe in the Tooth Fairy!
5. Rest only 30 to 60 seconds between sets.
When you keep the rest periods under one minute, it's easier to stay focused on the task at hand and keeps your heart rate elevated. In addition, it forces your muscles to recover more quickly between sets, along with keeping your nervous system revved up.
If your first movement in an upper/lower body pair is squats, you might want to rest 60 seconds before attempting your second movement. However, if your first exercise is a fairly "easy" exercise, like lat pull downs, you might only wish to wait 30 seconds before doing the second part of the pair.
6. Perform total body workouts.
You must drop the notion that muscle groups work independently of one another. Muscles work together and should be trained that way. Besides, not only does this approach mean less time in the gym, but by working the whole body three times per week, you'll be maximizing the fat burning effect of your program.
7. Cardio is not the cure-all for fat loss.
Cardiovascular exercise aids in the creation of a caloric deficit, but the caloric expenditure during cardio is temporary. Strength training addresses the core of the problem by permanently increasing the rate at which the body burns calories by adding muscle. The best programs will include both strength training and cardiovascular training, but the core or the programs effectiveness is resistance training.
Take these strategies and incorporate them into your workout routine. Not only will you save a lot of time, but you'll also soon see a leaner and more toned body. Not to mention a few more turned heads and the re-emergence of your skinny jeans.
Fit Yummy Mummy
Review
What Is It?
This lifestyle program for busy moms is a comprehensive guide to what’s arguably the most widespread, challenging and frustrating issue faced by moms today: how to get their pre-baby body back. For almost all mothers the changes their bodies incur during pregnancy coupled with the countless responsibilities that motherhood bring spell trouble for regaining their pre-pregnancy figure.
There is no shortage of fitness, diet and fat loss products on the market today. You can find a veritable library of conflicting arguments almost anywhere you choose to seek information on the subject of fitness for women, whether it’s online, at your local library, through contact with personal trainers, or through the (less reputable but nevertheless very common) ranks of wannabe experts: aka, those frustrating people with no qualifications and no practical experience but are self professed experts because they ready the last issue of Shape magazine.
What Sets This Product Apart?
After months of frustration spent trawling through the mass of conflicting information on fitness and fat loss, it was with a mixture of joy and near-tearful relief that I stumbled across “Fit Yummy Mummy”, by Holly Rigsby. As the title suggests, this product is specifically for moms wanting to get fit. Literally all aspects of losing fat and getting fit are covered – and the best part is that it is written specifically for busy moms. The material is presented in a manner both chatty and educational – it’s kind of like having a friendly conversation with a close friend that happens to be a fitness expert (with the added benefit of being able to refresh your understanding of the matter at any given time, simply by scrolling back to the relevant section!)
The tone of the book presents a welcome contrast to the other fitness products so freely available elsewhere on the Net: it’s friendly, understanding of the unique situations moms face, informative, and above all, commonsensical. No unrealistic recommendations, 2 hour workouts, or zero-carb diets here: it doesn’t take long to see that this lady knows what she’s talking about when it comes to mom’s lifestyles (and did I mention she’s a mom too?)
What’s Actually Included?
There’s a quick section on getting started and goal setting along with some morale-boosting advice on how to stay on track throughout the program, and then it’s straight into an action plan to get you started on the path to burning baby fat and getting your body back.
The Supportive Nutrition Plan is next – this is particularly helpful! Every conceivable nutrition issue is covered, from how often you should eat to what you should keep in your pantry. And on top of that, it includes a ‘Create a Menu Planner’ to guide you in creating every meal to support your success.
Next, the Fit Yummy Mummy fat loss workouts are covered, but not without easy to follow explanations of the why’s and the how’s for every part of the workout program. The workout plan even offers four different formats that you can plug into your lifestyle, something not found in any of the cookie cutter fat loss programs on the market. My favorite part of the workout section is that regardless of your exercise (or lack of exercise) background, there is a workout designed specifically for you. And no matter what you fitness level is, none of the workout programs require more than 90 minutes a week.
Finally, there’s a section called the Busy Mom’s Fat Loss Companion crammed with easy to use tools and resources like a goal setting sheet, fitness journal, exercise descriptions and even a ready made grocery list. The author has figured out every excuse and obstacle busy moms have and addressed them all.
Just Because It’s Detailed Doesn’t Mean It’s Confusing
Sound overwhelming? It’s actually very user-friendly. Not only is this e-book packed with sound practical advice and the whole thing is laid out in a very logical and easy-to-understand format, but it comes with a Quick Start Guide to make sure you start acting (and seeing results) fast. The tone of Fit Yummy Mummy light and non-threatening (no scientific terminology here!) and it proceeds in a logical manner from step to step, with plenty of photos and descriptions to ensure that you are doing everything right.
Troubleshooting
In my opinion, one of the best parts: a follow up e-mail coaching series from the author that keeps you on track, gives you daily fitness tips and even healthy recipes. While most moms have the best of intentions, staying on track is tough. This follow up e-mail coaching series is the perfect solution.
The Verdict
Regaining their pre-pregnancy body is a daunting task for most moms, but the author’s personal experience and hands on work with over 250 moms is pretty reassuring; and she certainly knows how to break it down for even the most exercise illiterate. In addition to the main features detailed above, there are plenty of valuable extras included to make getting your pre-baby body back as easy as possible: checklists, do’s and don’ts, printable workout sheets, even ready to follow meal plans!
All in all, two thumbs up from me: when the information on hand is as detailed, easy to absorb, and - above all – reliable as Fit Yummy Mummy, you really can’t go wrong.
What Is It?
This lifestyle program for busy moms is a comprehensive guide to what’s arguably the most widespread, challenging and frustrating issue faced by moms today: how to get their pre-baby body back. For almost all mothers the changes their bodies incur during pregnancy coupled with the countless responsibilities that motherhood bring spell trouble for regaining their pre-pregnancy figure.
There is no shortage of fitness, diet and fat loss products on the market today. You can find a veritable library of conflicting arguments almost anywhere you choose to seek information on the subject of fitness for women, whether it’s online, at your local library, through contact with personal trainers, or through the (less reputable but nevertheless very common) ranks of wannabe experts: aka, those frustrating people with no qualifications and no practical experience but are self professed experts because they ready the last issue of Shape magazine.
What Sets This Product Apart?
After months of frustration spent trawling through the mass of conflicting information on fitness and fat loss, it was with a mixture of joy and near-tearful relief that I stumbled across “Fit Yummy Mummy”, by Holly Rigsby. As the title suggests, this product is specifically for moms wanting to get fit. Literally all aspects of losing fat and getting fit are covered – and the best part is that it is written specifically for busy moms. The material is presented in a manner both chatty and educational – it’s kind of like having a friendly conversation with a close friend that happens to be a fitness expert (with the added benefit of being able to refresh your understanding of the matter at any given time, simply by scrolling back to the relevant section!)
The tone of the book presents a welcome contrast to the other fitness products so freely available elsewhere on the Net: it’s friendly, understanding of the unique situations moms face, informative, and above all, commonsensical. No unrealistic recommendations, 2 hour workouts, or zero-carb diets here: it doesn’t take long to see that this lady knows what she’s talking about when it comes to mom’s lifestyles (and did I mention she’s a mom too?)
What’s Actually Included?
There’s a quick section on getting started and goal setting along with some morale-boosting advice on how to stay on track throughout the program, and then it’s straight into an action plan to get you started on the path to burning baby fat and getting your body back.
The Supportive Nutrition Plan is next – this is particularly helpful! Every conceivable nutrition issue is covered, from how often you should eat to what you should keep in your pantry. And on top of that, it includes a ‘Create a Menu Planner’ to guide you in creating every meal to support your success.
Next, the Fit Yummy Mummy fat loss workouts are covered, but not without easy to follow explanations of the why’s and the how’s for every part of the workout program. The workout plan even offers four different formats that you can plug into your lifestyle, something not found in any of the cookie cutter fat loss programs on the market. My favorite part of the workout section is that regardless of your exercise (or lack of exercise) background, there is a workout designed specifically for you. And no matter what you fitness level is, none of the workout programs require more than 90 minutes a week.
Finally, there’s a section called the Busy Mom’s Fat Loss Companion crammed with easy to use tools and resources like a goal setting sheet, fitness journal, exercise descriptions and even a ready made grocery list. The author has figured out every excuse and obstacle busy moms have and addressed them all.
Just Because It’s Detailed Doesn’t Mean It’s Confusing
Sound overwhelming? It’s actually very user-friendly. Not only is this e-book packed with sound practical advice and the whole thing is laid out in a very logical and easy-to-understand format, but it comes with a Quick Start Guide to make sure you start acting (and seeing results) fast. The tone of Fit Yummy Mummy light and non-threatening (no scientific terminology here!) and it proceeds in a logical manner from step to step, with plenty of photos and descriptions to ensure that you are doing everything right.
Troubleshooting
In my opinion, one of the best parts: a follow up e-mail coaching series from the author that keeps you on track, gives you daily fitness tips and even healthy recipes. While most moms have the best of intentions, staying on track is tough. This follow up e-mail coaching series is the perfect solution.
The Verdict
Regaining their pre-pregnancy body is a daunting task for most moms, but the author’s personal experience and hands on work with over 250 moms is pretty reassuring; and she certainly knows how to break it down for even the most exercise illiterate. In addition to the main features detailed above, there are plenty of valuable extras included to make getting your pre-baby body back as easy as possible: checklists, do’s and don’ts, printable workout sheets, even ready to follow meal plans!
All in all, two thumbs up from me: when the information on hand is as detailed, easy to absorb, and - above all – reliable as Fit Yummy Mummy, you really can’t go wrong.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Hoodia Gordonii Plus
I think you already know what Hoodia Gordonii is. Hoodia was founded 70 years ago in Africa. Originally, Hoodia Gordonii came from Kalahari Desert. This plant is natural and it's clinically proven to work as an appetite suppressant. In fact, Hoodia Gordonii is the best appetite suppressant ingredient. However, some weight loss experts (such as Consumer Lab) have rejected to approve this pill as one of the safe and effective weight loss products even though many people claim that actually Hoodia has worked well for them.
Many Hoodia Gordonii sellers are not selling the real product. This genuinity problem has been hanging in the air since a long time ago.
Why it is happening?
According to expert doctors, Hoodia Gordonii plant needs at least 3-5 months to reach its maximum potential. So I want to say that actually it's completely uneasy to find the real Hoodia nowadays. The demand for Hoodia is too high so the retailers sell fake Hoodia products. They don't want to lose their customers.
Hoodia ever tried to make a revolution to save its brand, they called their new brand as "Hoodia Gordonii Plus". But history repeats itself. Irresponsible people sell fake Hoodia Gordonii Plus just because they want to make money, online and offline. This plague won't stop unless Hoodia plant can grow faster. Like I told you earlier, Hoodia Gordonii's grow rate is very slow.
Recommendation
Hoodia Gordonii Plus works great but only if you buy the real one. Because there are not many real Hoodia on the market, you should be very careful with your choice. I think Hoodia is extremely good. But once again, only if you order the real one. Hoodia Gordonii Plus and Hoodia Maxx are both suppliers of real Hoodia Gordonii, directly imported from Africa. Unfortunately, Hoodia Gordonii Plus doesn't have any trial offer so you need to spend $40 for each bottle of Hoodia Gordonii Plus.
Many Hoodia Gordonii sellers are not selling the real product. This genuinity problem has been hanging in the air since a long time ago.
Why it is happening?
According to expert doctors, Hoodia Gordonii plant needs at least 3-5 months to reach its maximum potential. So I want to say that actually it's completely uneasy to find the real Hoodia nowadays. The demand for Hoodia is too high so the retailers sell fake Hoodia products. They don't want to lose their customers.
Hoodia ever tried to make a revolution to save its brand, they called their new brand as "Hoodia Gordonii Plus". But history repeats itself. Irresponsible people sell fake Hoodia Gordonii Plus just because they want to make money, online and offline. This plague won't stop unless Hoodia plant can grow faster. Like I told you earlier, Hoodia Gordonii's grow rate is very slow.
Recommendation
Hoodia Gordonii Plus works great but only if you buy the real one. Because there are not many real Hoodia on the market, you should be very careful with your choice. I think Hoodia is extremely good. But once again, only if you order the real one. Hoodia Gordonii Plus and Hoodia Maxx are both suppliers of real Hoodia Gordonii, directly imported from Africa. Unfortunately, Hoodia Gordonii Plus doesn't have any trial offer so you need to spend $40 for each bottle of Hoodia Gordonii Plus.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Truth About Diets
Review
Weight Loss Twins Share Their Fat-Burning Secrets for the First Time
(New York, NY) - Twin Brothers who won “The Biggest Loser” have a single goal: to help others change their lives. Bill and Jim Germanakos are now telling the public how the shed a combined total of 350 pounds. For the first time ever, they’re publicly revealing the secrets of their “Rapid Action Metabolism (RAM)™” fat burning system which allowed them to skyrocket past the competition and win The Biggest Loser, Season 4!
Consumers can log onto truthaboutdiets.com and access the entire patented system online. It includes the following:
1. A fitness guide called “Truth About Diets - The Rapid Action Metabolism (RAM™) Fat Burning System”
2. Bill and Jim’s Private Workout Videos
3. The RAM™ Instant Online Diet Generator
4. The RAM™ Program Diet and Activity Journal
5. Bill and Jim’s 4-Week Diet and Exercise Quick Start Blueprint
The Rapid Action Metabolism™ has been proven to enable consumers to:
? Lose weight quickly and healthy
? Burn more fat even while you sleep
? Speed up your metabolism naturally
? Get rid of stubborn belly fat, cellulite, and excess flab
? Lose up to 20 lbs a month from simple tweaks to your diet and activities
Weight Loss Challenge:
In the Rapid Action Metabolism™ Bill and Jim practically take you by the hand and walk you through the system they used to shed 20 pounds a month for eight months. So they’re issuing a 60-day challenge to lose weight using their unique system. The 1st place prize is a Caribbean cruise vacation with Bill and Jim. Consumers can sign up for the challenge for free at TruthAboutDiets.com.
About Bill and Jim Germanakos:
Bill and Jim Germanakos were among 18 contestants on the fourth season of the NBC hit reality show “The Biggest Loser”. The twin brothers from Long Island, New York were once morbidly obese.
Bill’s mantra on “The Biggest Loser” was: “To become half the man, so that he could be twice the man”, and standing at 5? 8?, Bill went from weighing in at 334 lbs to 170 lbs, losing a total of 164 lbs. Jim was the biggest weight-loser on the show losing 186 pounds.
At the live finale of the show, Bill was declared the winner of the fourth season of The Biggest Loser, and was awarded the first prize of $ 250,000. His brother Jim, who had been eliminated early in the competition, ended up competing as an “at-home” or “eliminated” contestant and won first prize for the eliminated contestants, for which he was awarded $100,000.
Since the Season 4 Finale of “The Biggest Loser”, Jim and Bill have appeared on Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, The Larry King Live Show, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, The Today Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and numerous other internet, magazine, and print publications throughout the U.S.
Click here for more information on the Weight Loss Twins 60 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Also if you would like to see my top 3 picks for weight loss programs please visit http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com/
Weight Loss Twins Share Their Fat-Burning Secrets for the First Time
(New York, NY) - Twin Brothers who won “The Biggest Loser” have a single goal: to help others change their lives. Bill and Jim Germanakos are now telling the public how the shed a combined total of 350 pounds. For the first time ever, they’re publicly revealing the secrets of their “Rapid Action Metabolism (RAM)™” fat burning system which allowed them to skyrocket past the competition and win The Biggest Loser, Season 4!
Consumers can log onto truthaboutdiets.com and access the entire patented system online. It includes the following:
1. A fitness guide called “Truth About Diets - The Rapid Action Metabolism (RAM™) Fat Burning System”
2. Bill and Jim’s Private Workout Videos
3. The RAM™ Instant Online Diet Generator
4. The RAM™ Program Diet and Activity Journal
5. Bill and Jim’s 4-Week Diet and Exercise Quick Start Blueprint
The Rapid Action Metabolism™ has been proven to enable consumers to:
? Lose weight quickly and healthy
? Burn more fat even while you sleep
? Speed up your metabolism naturally
? Get rid of stubborn belly fat, cellulite, and excess flab
? Lose up to 20 lbs a month from simple tweaks to your diet and activities
Weight Loss Challenge:
In the Rapid Action Metabolism™ Bill and Jim practically take you by the hand and walk you through the system they used to shed 20 pounds a month for eight months. So they’re issuing a 60-day challenge to lose weight using their unique system. The 1st place prize is a Caribbean cruise vacation with Bill and Jim. Consumers can sign up for the challenge for free at TruthAboutDiets.com.
About Bill and Jim Germanakos:
Bill and Jim Germanakos were among 18 contestants on the fourth season of the NBC hit reality show “The Biggest Loser”. The twin brothers from Long Island, New York were once morbidly obese.
Bill’s mantra on “The Biggest Loser” was: “To become half the man, so that he could be twice the man”, and standing at 5? 8?, Bill went from weighing in at 334 lbs to 170 lbs, losing a total of 164 lbs. Jim was the biggest weight-loser on the show losing 186 pounds.
At the live finale of the show, Bill was declared the winner of the fourth season of The Biggest Loser, and was awarded the first prize of $ 250,000. His brother Jim, who had been eliminated early in the competition, ended up competing as an “at-home” or “eliminated” contestant and won first prize for the eliminated contestants, for which he was awarded $100,000.
Since the Season 4 Finale of “The Biggest Loser”, Jim and Bill have appeared on Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, The Larry King Live Show, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, The Today Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and numerous other internet, magazine, and print publications throughout the U.S.
Click here for more information on the Weight Loss Twins 60 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Also if you would like to see my top 3 picks for weight loss programs please visit http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com/
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Turbulence Training: The Program that Promises Maximum Fat Loss in Minimum Workout Time
Review
Turbulence Training promises fast fat loss results for men and women who don't have a lot of time for exercise. This is a bold promise, and the workouts promise maximum results in only three workouts per week.
Let's take a look at this claim, and see if it really measures up!
Before we get to the program, let's take a look at the expert behind the workouts. I've come across Craig Ballantyne's name many times in popular fitness magazines such as Men's Health and Men's Fitness, and even in Oxygen and Shape magazines. So the program is clearly put together by a trusted fitness expert.
I've also talked to Craig about his training and education background, and I'll be honest, it was impressive, unlike the trainers with weekend certifications that pop up at large commercial gyms. Craig's experience goes back to the mid-nineties, in both the gym and in the research lab. He's actually led research trials on sport supplements, strength training, and cardiovascular training.
Plus, Craig has been a strength coach and has worked with hundreds of clients in thousands of training sessions. This is a unique, and thorough background, so its not surprising he's come up with a new training system for fat loss.
In fact, Craig's articles are always pretty hard on traditional aerobic cardio workouts. So if you're looking for new ways to spend 30 or 60-minutes doing cardio, then this program is not for you. But if you only have 45 minutes to workout, a couple of times per week, and you have access to only a bench, dumbells, and an exercise ball, then you'll like what Craig has for you here.
Now one of the biggest questions about the program is simply, "What is Turbulence Training?" Well according to Craig, its the combination of resistance training and interval training used to boost your metabolism so that your body burns calories and fat between workouts. He says, "Cardio doesn't boost your metabolism after exercise. Only strength training and interval training do that - while you work, sleep, and eat - your body will be shedding fat."
Fortunately, Craig's unique system of bodyweight exercises, dumbell exercises, and interval training can all be done at home, with minimal equipment (if you are really strong, it might help to have a chinup bar). So again, if you are one of those people who loves machines, or cardio equipment, or marathon workouts, then this program is not for you.
Frankly, I've used the program myself and recommended to many others. Why? Because no one has time for long workouts! That's why. After an eight or ten hour workday, a round-trip commute of 90 minutes, and spending time with my family, I just don't have time to do another 90 minute workout every day of the week.
In fact, I either get up early and do the workout before work, or I do it just before bed. This workout is perfect for busy men and women. But its not the type of routine that is going to turn anyone into a pro bodybuilder. If you want maximum muscle and want to bulk up, try another one of Craig's programs. But the Turbulence Training system is best for burning fat without sacrificing muscle - so you end up lean, defined, chiseled and toned.
And its fun! So many workouts are boring (i.e. long cardio) or repetitive (i.e. doing the same bodybuilding workout over and over again). But Turbulence Training uses a lot of unique (but not fluffy) exercises, including some cool, killer bodyweight moves that will make you more athletic and increase your functional and core strength - again, all with minimal equipment needs.
But, I am even able to recommend this program to friends who are just starting out, because Craig has put together a 6-week introductory program, and a 4-week intermediate program in addition to the 16-week advanced training phase (PLUS, the Turbulence Training program comes with a massive amount of bonus workouts for muscle building, bodyweight only, advanced fat loss, and even a female specific bonus).
But each workout progresses into the next. He's used all of these workouts with hundreds of clients - so they are safe and effective. Sure, you can get other programs that leave you smashed and puking after the first workout, but Turbulence Training is not like that. Soreness doesn't matter, only results matter! And you are in expert hands with Turbulence Training, and Men's Health expert, Craig Ballantyne.
Craig's Turbulence Training also contains a contract -- basically, your pledge to being committed to the program. It also includes an ebook on Nutrition Guidelines from expert, Dr. Chris Mohr, Ph.D., and an extensive Q&A section, a 21-Healthy Habit Building Plan, plus the complete Turbulence Training workouts for beginner, intermediate and advanced level individuals.
All users will benefit from the Turbulence Training MP3 audio where Craig goes over the program, plus you can find every single exercise explained in detail, complete with photos.
Okay, so bottom line. Turbulence Training is NOT....
Long, slow cardio workouts
A machine-based exercise circuit
A bodybuilding program to gain bulk
A workout with lots of time-wasting isolation exercises
A restrictive eating plan
Turbulence Training provides NONE of the above. On the other hand, Turbulence Training is perfect for busy men and women who want to burn fat in the comfort of their own homes without spending a lot of money on equipment or space on exercise machines. Oh, and you'll actually have fun and you won't "dread" these workouts - heck, they will be over before you know it!
If you're in the slightest bit curious, I recommend you look closely at Craig's program. I was very impressed with all of the Turbulence Training workouts, the bonuses, the guarantee, and Craig's expertise. For the money, it's the best deal in the fitness and fat loss industry - so much better than diet pills! And remember...
Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training is backed by a 8-week money back guarantee. And this is a real guarantee... if you are not completely satisfied, you will receive your money back, no "ifs," "ands," or "buts." So you really have nothing to lose.
Turbulence Training promises fast fat loss results for men and women who don't have a lot of time for exercise. This is a bold promise, and the workouts promise maximum results in only three workouts per week.
Let's take a look at this claim, and see if it really measures up!
Before we get to the program, let's take a look at the expert behind the workouts. I've come across Craig Ballantyne's name many times in popular fitness magazines such as Men's Health and Men's Fitness, and even in Oxygen and Shape magazines. So the program is clearly put together by a trusted fitness expert.
I've also talked to Craig about his training and education background, and I'll be honest, it was impressive, unlike the trainers with weekend certifications that pop up at large commercial gyms. Craig's experience goes back to the mid-nineties, in both the gym and in the research lab. He's actually led research trials on sport supplements, strength training, and cardiovascular training.
Plus, Craig has been a strength coach and has worked with hundreds of clients in thousands of training sessions. This is a unique, and thorough background, so its not surprising he's come up with a new training system for fat loss.
In fact, Craig's articles are always pretty hard on traditional aerobic cardio workouts. So if you're looking for new ways to spend 30 or 60-minutes doing cardio, then this program is not for you. But if you only have 45 minutes to workout, a couple of times per week, and you have access to only a bench, dumbells, and an exercise ball, then you'll like what Craig has for you here.
Now one of the biggest questions about the program is simply, "What is Turbulence Training?" Well according to Craig, its the combination of resistance training and interval training used to boost your metabolism so that your body burns calories and fat between workouts. He says, "Cardio doesn't boost your metabolism after exercise. Only strength training and interval training do that - while you work, sleep, and eat - your body will be shedding fat."
Fortunately, Craig's unique system of bodyweight exercises, dumbell exercises, and interval training can all be done at home, with minimal equipment (if you are really strong, it might help to have a chinup bar). So again, if you are one of those people who loves machines, or cardio equipment, or marathon workouts, then this program is not for you.
Frankly, I've used the program myself and recommended to many others. Why? Because no one has time for long workouts! That's why. After an eight or ten hour workday, a round-trip commute of 90 minutes, and spending time with my family, I just don't have time to do another 90 minute workout every day of the week.
In fact, I either get up early and do the workout before work, or I do it just before bed. This workout is perfect for busy men and women. But its not the type of routine that is going to turn anyone into a pro bodybuilder. If you want maximum muscle and want to bulk up, try another one of Craig's programs. But the Turbulence Training system is best for burning fat without sacrificing muscle - so you end up lean, defined, chiseled and toned.
And its fun! So many workouts are boring (i.e. long cardio) or repetitive (i.e. doing the same bodybuilding workout over and over again). But Turbulence Training uses a lot of unique (but not fluffy) exercises, including some cool, killer bodyweight moves that will make you more athletic and increase your functional and core strength - again, all with minimal equipment needs.
But, I am even able to recommend this program to friends who are just starting out, because Craig has put together a 6-week introductory program, and a 4-week intermediate program in addition to the 16-week advanced training phase (PLUS, the Turbulence Training program comes with a massive amount of bonus workouts for muscle building, bodyweight only, advanced fat loss, and even a female specific bonus).
But each workout progresses into the next. He's used all of these workouts with hundreds of clients - so they are safe and effective. Sure, you can get other programs that leave you smashed and puking after the first workout, but Turbulence Training is not like that. Soreness doesn't matter, only results matter! And you are in expert hands with Turbulence Training, and Men's Health expert, Craig Ballantyne.
Craig's Turbulence Training also contains a contract -- basically, your pledge to being committed to the program. It also includes an ebook on Nutrition Guidelines from expert, Dr. Chris Mohr, Ph.D., and an extensive Q&A section, a 21-Healthy Habit Building Plan, plus the complete Turbulence Training workouts for beginner, intermediate and advanced level individuals.
All users will benefit from the Turbulence Training MP3 audio where Craig goes over the program, plus you can find every single exercise explained in detail, complete with photos.
Okay, so bottom line. Turbulence Training is NOT....
Long, slow cardio workouts
A machine-based exercise circuit
A bodybuilding program to gain bulk
A workout with lots of time-wasting isolation exercises
A restrictive eating plan
Turbulence Training provides NONE of the above. On the other hand, Turbulence Training is perfect for busy men and women who want to burn fat in the comfort of their own homes without spending a lot of money on equipment or space on exercise machines. Oh, and you'll actually have fun and you won't "dread" these workouts - heck, they will be over before you know it!
If you're in the slightest bit curious, I recommend you look closely at Craig's program. I was very impressed with all of the Turbulence Training workouts, the bonuses, the guarantee, and Craig's expertise. For the money, it's the best deal in the fitness and fat loss industry - so much better than diet pills! And remember...
Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training is backed by a 8-week money back guarantee. And this is a real guarantee... if you are not completely satisfied, you will receive your money back, no "ifs," "ands," or "buts." So you really have nothing to lose.
The Diet Solution Program: The Program that Promises Fat Loss along with an incredible amount of Health and Vitality.
Review
The Diet Solution Program promises a complete and comprehensive weight loss program that will not only help you lose body fat, but guarantees you increased energy, health and vitality all at the same time.
With so many weight loss programs out on the market and on the internet today, what makes this program any different than all the rest?
Before we get to the program, let's take a look at the expert behind this program. Isabel De Los Rios is a nutrition and exercise specialist with 10 years of experience helping clients reach their ideal weight and tackle conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol. Isabel has a very extensive educational background in nutrition and exercise physiology. Her personal experience with her own weight struggles and her mother’s severe diabetes led her search for the BEST nutrition information available today. The Diet Solution Program is a result of her 15 year study and research.
I've also talked to Isabel about her training and education background, and I'll be honest, it was impressive, unlike other so-called “health experts”, who are just following main stream nutrition programs. Isabel provides her readers with the truth: the facts most people have never taken the time to research, read and decipher.
Plus, Isabel has been a nutrition and exercise specialist for the past 10 years and has personally worked with hundreds of clients in her own private facility, overseeing successful weight loss programs. This hands on experience with real people solidified the facts and principles she had learned in books, journals and from other health professionals. The proof was really in the results of real people.
In fact, Isabel's articles are pretty radical when it comes to her nutrition principles which is why her approach works when main-stream nutrition fails. So if you are looking for the same old nutrition theories taught in every other book and program on the market today, this is not the program for you.
Now one of the biggest questions about the program is simply, "What is The Diet Solution Program?" Well according to Isabel, it is the most comprehensive and detailed nutrition manual available on the market today. Not only does it teach you exactly what principles you need to follow to finally reach your ideal weight, it gives you the meal plans, shopping lists and recipes to do so. It does not push some extreme, unreasonable way to lose weight. It actually teaches you how you can make this healthy way of eating into a lifestyle. And if you have ever attempted to lose weight in the past, you know that the only way to maintain it is to make it a way of life. The best part about Isabel’s program is that this new way of life is not some torturous eating regimen. She really shows you that you can eat delicious food, combined the right way, to lose weight and maintain it.
One of the best side effects of the whole program is the increased health and vitality that every participant experiences. Decreases in blood sugar levels, lowered cholesterol, increased energy, elimination of digestive discomfort and cleared skin conditions are just some of the few benefits other people have already experienced.
Frankly, I've used the program myself and recommended to many others. Why? Because I was sick and tired of following nutrition plans that either did not work or made me lose weight but feel terrible. Yes, I want to be at my ideal weight but I also want to maintain a healthy body at the same time and not have to resort to extreme, radical methods. The Diet Solution Program helped me lose weight and feel healthy and energized at the same time.
Now realize that some effort from you will be required, but Isabel has really done all the hard work for you. Included in her program is:
■Step by step action steps telling you exactly how to put the principles in place
■Detailed daily meal plans that make everyday eating easy
■Shopping Lists to make food shopping a snap
■Delicious Recipes to make everyday meals tasty
The manual is comprehensive. Jam packed with incredible and valuable information. But you don’t need to wait to get through the whole thing before you can start. You can use Isabel’s Quick Start Guide to start the program ASAP. Some people have even just used the quick start guide and lost 10-15lbs in a little as 6 weeks.
The Diet Solution Program is not just another weight loss scheme or extreme diet. It is truly the only way to lose weight and enjoy a lifetime of health. The Diet Solution Program is perfect for people who have struggled with their weight their whole life and are sick and tired of programs that just don’t work long term. The DSP is also perfect for people who want to take control of their health and reverse health conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease.
If you're in the slightest bit curious, I recommend you look closely at Isabel's program. I was very impressed with all of The Diet Solution Program meal plans, the bonuses, the guarantee, and Isabel's expertise. For the money, it's the best deal in the weight loss industry - so much better than diet pills! And remember...
Isabel De Los Rios’s The Diet Solution Program is backed by a 90 day money back guarantee. And this is a real guarantee... if you are not completely satisfied, you will receive your money back, no "ifs," "ands," or "buts." So you really have nothing to lose.
Plus a 7 day Free Trial Offer only $4.95 for shipping and handling.
The Diet Solution Program promises a complete and comprehensive weight loss program that will not only help you lose body fat, but guarantees you increased energy, health and vitality all at the same time.
With so many weight loss programs out on the market and on the internet today, what makes this program any different than all the rest?
Before we get to the program, let's take a look at the expert behind this program. Isabel De Los Rios is a nutrition and exercise specialist with 10 years of experience helping clients reach their ideal weight and tackle conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol. Isabel has a very extensive educational background in nutrition and exercise physiology. Her personal experience with her own weight struggles and her mother’s severe diabetes led her search for the BEST nutrition information available today. The Diet Solution Program is a result of her 15 year study and research.
I've also talked to Isabel about her training and education background, and I'll be honest, it was impressive, unlike other so-called “health experts”, who are just following main stream nutrition programs. Isabel provides her readers with the truth: the facts most people have never taken the time to research, read and decipher.
Plus, Isabel has been a nutrition and exercise specialist for the past 10 years and has personally worked with hundreds of clients in her own private facility, overseeing successful weight loss programs. This hands on experience with real people solidified the facts and principles she had learned in books, journals and from other health professionals. The proof was really in the results of real people.
In fact, Isabel's articles are pretty radical when it comes to her nutrition principles which is why her approach works when main-stream nutrition fails. So if you are looking for the same old nutrition theories taught in every other book and program on the market today, this is not the program for you.
Now one of the biggest questions about the program is simply, "What is The Diet Solution Program?" Well according to Isabel, it is the most comprehensive and detailed nutrition manual available on the market today. Not only does it teach you exactly what principles you need to follow to finally reach your ideal weight, it gives you the meal plans, shopping lists and recipes to do so. It does not push some extreme, unreasonable way to lose weight. It actually teaches you how you can make this healthy way of eating into a lifestyle. And if you have ever attempted to lose weight in the past, you know that the only way to maintain it is to make it a way of life. The best part about Isabel’s program is that this new way of life is not some torturous eating regimen. She really shows you that you can eat delicious food, combined the right way, to lose weight and maintain it.
One of the best side effects of the whole program is the increased health and vitality that every participant experiences. Decreases in blood sugar levels, lowered cholesterol, increased energy, elimination of digestive discomfort and cleared skin conditions are just some of the few benefits other people have already experienced.
Frankly, I've used the program myself and recommended to many others. Why? Because I was sick and tired of following nutrition plans that either did not work or made me lose weight but feel terrible. Yes, I want to be at my ideal weight but I also want to maintain a healthy body at the same time and not have to resort to extreme, radical methods. The Diet Solution Program helped me lose weight and feel healthy and energized at the same time.
Now realize that some effort from you will be required, but Isabel has really done all the hard work for you. Included in her program is:
■Step by step action steps telling you exactly how to put the principles in place
■Detailed daily meal plans that make everyday eating easy
■Shopping Lists to make food shopping a snap
■Delicious Recipes to make everyday meals tasty
The manual is comprehensive. Jam packed with incredible and valuable information. But you don’t need to wait to get through the whole thing before you can start. You can use Isabel’s Quick Start Guide to start the program ASAP. Some people have even just used the quick start guide and lost 10-15lbs in a little as 6 weeks.
The Diet Solution Program is not just another weight loss scheme or extreme diet. It is truly the only way to lose weight and enjoy a lifetime of health. The Diet Solution Program is perfect for people who have struggled with their weight their whole life and are sick and tired of programs that just don’t work long term. The DSP is also perfect for people who want to take control of their health and reverse health conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease.
If you're in the slightest bit curious, I recommend you look closely at Isabel's program. I was very impressed with all of The Diet Solution Program meal plans, the bonuses, the guarantee, and Isabel's expertise. For the money, it's the best deal in the weight loss industry - so much better than diet pills! And remember...
Isabel De Los Rios’s The Diet Solution Program is backed by a 90 day money back guarantee. And this is a real guarantee... if you are not completely satisfied, you will receive your money back, no "ifs," "ands," or "buts." So you really have nothing to lose.
Plus a 7 day Free Trial Offer only $4.95 for shipping and handling.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Acai Berry
Review
Chemistry Of Acai Berry:
The Trusted Product - Acai Burn
BerryClinical Studies Result On Acai Berry
Acai Berry has been featured on many popular TV shows and magazines (including Oprah Show, CNN, RealAge, etc.).
Acai Berry actually is not only used for diet but also for digestion improvement, skin improvement, vitamin, cleanse and detox, etc. Acai Burn, as the leading brand in Acai Berry industry, is the perfect product to help your obesity problem.
The Acai berry can be found in the Amazon Rainforest. It is fruit of Acai palm trees and looks similar to purple grape. The fruit is 90 percent seed pits and rest of it is pulp. For the product fruits are processed to get pulp pure. The fruit has unique fruit flavor and has been found to carry exceptional nutrition values.
Traditionally this fruit has been used in Amazon area along with Guarana as energy booster. Natives along the Amazon River in the Northern Brazil have been using the fruit in their diet for hundreds of years. Healing properties of the fruit are legendary and are used in whole of the Amazon area
What Wikipedia Says About Acai Berry:
Acai Berry has been featured on many popular TV shows and magazines (including Oprah Show, CNN, RealAge, etc.).
Acai Berry actually is not only used for diet but also for digestion improvement, skin improvement, vitamin, cleanse and detox, etc. Acai Burn, as the leading brand in Acai Berry industry, is the perfect product to help your obesity problem.
The Acai berry can be found in the Amazon Rainforest. It is fruit of Acai palm trees and looks similar to purple grape. The fruit is 90 percent seed pits and rest of it is pulp. For the product fruits are processed to get pulp pure. The fruit has unique fruit flavor and has been found to carry exceptional nutrition values.
Traditionally this fruit has been used in Amazon area along with Guarana as energy booster. Natives along the Amazon River in the Northern Brazil have been using the fruit in their diet for hundreds of years. Healing properties of the fruit are legendary and are used in whole of the Amazon area
What Wikipedia Says About Acai Berry:
The berries are harvested as food. In a study of three traditional Caboclo populations in the Amazon region of Brazil, acai palm was described as the most important plant species because the fruit makes up such a major component of diet (up to 42% of the total food intake by weight) and is economically valuable in the region (Murrieta et al., 1999).
If you really want to lose weight, Acai Berry is very important. By consuming Acai Berry, you will flush out all of your extra pounds and speed up your metabolism. Acai Berry also has other health benefits like digestion improvement and skin health improvement.
If you really want to lose weight, Acai Berry is very important. By consuming Acai Berry, you will flush out all of your extra pounds and speed up your metabolism. Acai Berry also has other health benefits like digestion improvement and skin health improvement.
Chemistry Of Acai Berry:
Constituents of the fruit have been subject of active research in the medical world. It has been found out that 100 grams of Acai Berry contains following constituents:
Acid: 0.13%
Brix: 45.90 g
Protein: 6%
Fiber: 16.9g
Niacin: 0.40mg
Phosphorous: 58mg
Iran: 11.8mg
Vitamin B1: 0.36mg
Vitamin B2: 0.01mg
Calcium: 9mg
Vitamin C: 9mg ph: 5.21
Calories: 247
In terms of nutritional chemistry the fruit contains polyphenols, anthocyanidins, phytosterols, obromine, omega fatty acids, natural vitamin E, trace minerals(copper, iron, calcium, cobalt, chromium and manganese), dietary fiber, protein and low glycemic index.
Health Benefits Of Acai Berry
Acid: 0.13%
Brix: 45.90 g
Protein: 6%
Fiber: 16.9g
Niacin: 0.40mg
Phosphorous: 58mg
Iran: 11.8mg
Vitamin B1: 0.36mg
Vitamin B2: 0.01mg
Calcium: 9mg
Vitamin C: 9mg ph: 5.21
Calories: 247
In terms of nutritional chemistry the fruit contains polyphenols, anthocyanidins, phytosterols, obromine, omega fatty acids, natural vitamin E, trace minerals(copper, iron, calcium, cobalt, chromium and manganese), dietary fiber, protein and low glycemic index.
Health Benefits Of Acai Berry
Chemical and nutritional breakdown of the Acai Berry is suggestive of its health and nutritional properties. It works as fat reducing property and also good for other purposes.
Full Benefits If You Consume Acai Berry:
Full Benefits If You Consume Acai Berry:
Boost energy level
Help you against constipation
Improve mental focus
Improve mental focus
Acai has been shown to have up to 33 times the antocyanine (a power anti-oxidant) than red wine grapes.
Acai has a high level of fibers that are good for elderly and for people who have problems with digestive organs.
Acai has two essential fatty acids known as Omega ^ (linoleic acid) and Omega 9 (Oleic acid). Research shows that these fatty acids maintain normal cholesterol levels
Acai's Anti-Oxidant factors play a large role in Maintenance of vascular cardiac system, which is important for better blood circulation
Cleansing and Detoxing your body
Eliminate up to 42% of your food intake which maeans you can loose weight easier
The Trusted Product - Acai Burn
In the United States and Canada, you can find Acai Berry in different kinds of product like acai berry juice or acai berry drink. Unfortunately, not all of them contain pure acai berry.
There's one Acai Berry product that is TOTALLY different from other acai brands. It is Acai Burn, which contains pure acai berry extract. By consuming Acai Burn, you will get all the benefits of Acai Berry like we told you above. Acai Burn is totally natural so it won't bring any side effect to your body.
Our clinical studies also showed Acai Burn may help us to lose 6-20 lbs per month. It doesn't cause any negative symptom as well so we really believe Acai Burn is one of the best weight loss supplement at the moment.
What I really like from Acai Burn is the risk free trial offer. As a new customer, you'll receive one risk-free bottle of Acai Burn. You pay ONLY for shipping and handling. If you think it successfully works, you can order the next bottle. You have nothing to lose. With cost only for shipping and handling (the first bottle is really risk free), we highly recommend you to try it.
Click Here To Claim Your Risk-Free Bottle Of Acai Burn - Limited Offer
*This Trial Offer Is Only Available In United States*
Special Notes:
1. Two or three people ever asked me whether it's safe or not to fill in their information on Acai Burn's website. I think it's 100% safe and secure. Try it now.
2. Remember to read the FAQ section on Acai Burn website. It'll explain several important things.
3. We are not working with any diet pill manufacturers. So if you have questions about your order with it, you should contact them directly. Don't bring this kind of question to us.
There's one Acai Berry product that is TOTALLY different from other acai brands. It is Acai Burn, which contains pure acai berry extract. By consuming Acai Burn, you will get all the benefits of Acai Berry like we told you above. Acai Burn is totally natural so it won't bring any side effect to your body.
Our clinical studies also showed Acai Burn may help us to lose 6-20 lbs per month. It doesn't cause any negative symptom as well so we really believe Acai Burn is one of the best weight loss supplement at the moment.
What I really like from Acai Burn is the risk free trial offer. As a new customer, you'll receive one risk-free bottle of Acai Burn. You pay ONLY for shipping and handling. If you think it successfully works, you can order the next bottle. You have nothing to lose. With cost only for shipping and handling (the first bottle is really risk free), we highly recommend you to try it.
Click Here To Claim Your Risk-Free Bottle Of Acai Burn - Limited Offer
*This Trial Offer Is Only Available In United States*
Special Notes:
1. Two or three people ever asked me whether it's safe or not to fill in their information on Acai Burn's website. I think it's 100% safe and secure. Try it now.
2. Remember to read the FAQ section on Acai Burn website. It'll explain several important things.
3. We are not working with any diet pill manufacturers. So if you have questions about your order with it, you should contact them directly. Don't bring this kind of question to us.
Brazilian Slim
Review
Brazilian SlimBrazilian Slim (Cha De Bugre) is a Brazilian Diet Pill, let's see what it really is
Three things that remind me of Brazil are soccer, sexy girls, and beach. Brazilian Slim a.k.a Cha de Bugre is the diet pill from Brazil. When I heard it for the first time, I imagined that Cha de Bugre would use Brazilian hot girls in bikinis to promote their product.
My imagination is close to the real ads of Cha de Bugre. They tried to create perspective in your head that if you use this diet supplement, you'll become as slim as those sexy bikini girls. Unfortunately, all of these are only hype. They can't provide any scientific results or any evidence.
Brazilian Slim uses Dr. C.L. Cruz's book as reference to their ingredients. But it's really a shame that Braziliam Slim never reveal their true ingredients inside each pill. According to Dr. C.L. Cruz's book itself, Brazilian Slim combines many natural Brazilian plants. He said Braziliam Slim would aid our weight loss efforts as well as stimulate our blood circulation. But I've never seen any double-blind study for this claim. No evidence and no scientific results. Very doubtful.
The risks
Brazilian Slim becomes more doubtful since it launched its 7-day free trial campaign. According to trusted resources, any diet pills which has 7-day free trial campaign usually would try to drain your money because they steal your credit card information. Personally, I believe you should only trust your credit card information to trusted websites and credit card processors such as Paypal or Moneybookers. Be very careful with the free trial campaign. If they need your credit card number before you can get the free sample, ignore the offer.
Recommendation
Brazilian Slim/Cha de Bugre/Brazilian Jungle is not a legit product. I can't say many things about it because it's not available in most drug stores so I never really tested this diet supplement myself. However, Brazilian Slim has no evidence that proof its claims. The ads might tempt you to buy this drug but remember that if this product can't aid your effort in losing weight, why should you buy it? I recommend you to choose only trusted and legitimate products. Brazilian Slim obviously is not one of those recommended weight loss pills
Brazilian SlimBrazilian Slim (Cha De Bugre) is a Brazilian Diet Pill, let's see what it really is
Three things that remind me of Brazil are soccer, sexy girls, and beach. Brazilian Slim a.k.a Cha de Bugre is the diet pill from Brazil. When I heard it for the first time, I imagined that Cha de Bugre would use Brazilian hot girls in bikinis to promote their product.
My imagination is close to the real ads of Cha de Bugre. They tried to create perspective in your head that if you use this diet supplement, you'll become as slim as those sexy bikini girls. Unfortunately, all of these are only hype. They can't provide any scientific results or any evidence.
Brazilian Slim uses Dr. C.L. Cruz's book as reference to their ingredients. But it's really a shame that Braziliam Slim never reveal their true ingredients inside each pill. According to Dr. C.L. Cruz's book itself, Brazilian Slim combines many natural Brazilian plants. He said Braziliam Slim would aid our weight loss efforts as well as stimulate our blood circulation. But I've never seen any double-blind study for this claim. No evidence and no scientific results. Very doubtful.
The risks
Brazilian Slim becomes more doubtful since it launched its 7-day free trial campaign. According to trusted resources, any diet pills which has 7-day free trial campaign usually would try to drain your money because they steal your credit card information. Personally, I believe you should only trust your credit card information to trusted websites and credit card processors such as Paypal or Moneybookers. Be very careful with the free trial campaign. If they need your credit card number before you can get the free sample, ignore the offer.
Recommendation
Brazilian Slim/Cha de Bugre/Brazilian Jungle is not a legit product. I can't say many things about it because it's not available in most drug stores so I never really tested this diet supplement myself. However, Brazilian Slim has no evidence that proof its claims. The ads might tempt you to buy this drug but remember that if this product can't aid your effort in losing weight, why should you buy it? I recommend you to choose only trusted and legitimate products. Brazilian Slim obviously is not one of those recommended weight loss pills
Saturday, July 11, 2009
10 Weight Loss Secrets to Get Toned Abs
Here they are. The 10 weight loss secrets never before heard to help you get toned abs, and get them fast. Ok not really. As if there really were only 10 proven weight loss secrets that no one has ever thought of before. The truth is, there are many ways to getting the body and the toned abs you have always wanted. The three things to remember the most are to work out your ENTIRE body, eat a balanced and nutritious diet, and practice proper sleeping habits. The fat in your stomach is actually a representation of your total body fat. To get the toned abs you want, it is all about losing the fat throughout your entire body.
Aside from those three fundamentals of weight loss, here are 10 secrets to keep in mind in your quest to get toned abs and a better body.
1. Eat breakfast - Establish your eating schedule early in the day and get your metabolism going. By eating breakfast, your body's metabolism gets going early in the day so that you can burn more calories throughout the day while you are active. If you eat your biggest meals late at night when you are less active (sleeping) your body will not burn the calories. Also the more you eat earlier in the day, the less likely you are to eat later in the day.
2. Work out early - Whether it is a full-blown workout or just a morning walk, getting up and moving early actually gives you more energy throughout your day and gets your body working.
3. Cut the coffee - A tip that will lighten yourself and your wallet! Try substituting juice, milk, or - you guessed it - water instead of your calorie-filled latte.
4. Do not neglect lifting weights because you "don't want to get big and strong" - Building muscle is actually the best weight loss secret and for every pound of muscle in your body you actually burn 50 more calories per day.
5. Don't be afraid to sweat - Try pushing yourself and let yourself sweat. You are not trying out for the world's strongest man competition, but that weight is not coming off by sitting on the couch either. If it were that easy, no one would need to lose it
6. Eat slower - It takes your brain about 20 minutes to recognize that you are full. The lesson? Eat your meals slower so that you can recognize that you are full before piling on. Drinking a big glass of water before meals is also an effective way of curbing your appetite.
7. Correct your habits at the grocery store - A simple idea. If you don't buy it, you won't eat it. Try by cutting out just one bad eating habit at the store.
8. No more pop! Ok a soda every once in a while is not a terrible thing. However, cutting just one (one!) soda a day for a year can save your body more than 3,000 tablespoons of sugar. That's 3,000 tablespoons of sugar that takes your body a lot of energy to dispose of.
9. Take the stairs - You have heard this one. Simple substitutions in your daily habits can go a long way towards little improvements in your body. Parking farther away, doing calf raises in the shower, or lunges in your hallway all help you lose weight.
10. Play with your kids and your dog - Have fun with your family and your pets! They are always active so be active with them! Weight loss does not have to be boring, you know!
Remember these 10 weight loss secrets and practice healthy living. If you put your body (and your mind!) at work you really can get the toned abs and total body results you have always wanted!
If you would like to see my top 3 picks for weight loss programs, a must read for anyone serious about losing weight go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
Aside from those three fundamentals of weight loss, here are 10 secrets to keep in mind in your quest to get toned abs and a better body.
1. Eat breakfast - Establish your eating schedule early in the day and get your metabolism going. By eating breakfast, your body's metabolism gets going early in the day so that you can burn more calories throughout the day while you are active. If you eat your biggest meals late at night when you are less active (sleeping) your body will not burn the calories. Also the more you eat earlier in the day, the less likely you are to eat later in the day.
2. Work out early - Whether it is a full-blown workout or just a morning walk, getting up and moving early actually gives you more energy throughout your day and gets your body working.
3. Cut the coffee - A tip that will lighten yourself and your wallet! Try substituting juice, milk, or - you guessed it - water instead of your calorie-filled latte.
4. Do not neglect lifting weights because you "don't want to get big and strong" - Building muscle is actually the best weight loss secret and for every pound of muscle in your body you actually burn 50 more calories per day.
5. Don't be afraid to sweat - Try pushing yourself and let yourself sweat. You are not trying out for the world's strongest man competition, but that weight is not coming off by sitting on the couch either. If it were that easy, no one would need to lose it
6. Eat slower - It takes your brain about 20 minutes to recognize that you are full. The lesson? Eat your meals slower so that you can recognize that you are full before piling on. Drinking a big glass of water before meals is also an effective way of curbing your appetite.
7. Correct your habits at the grocery store - A simple idea. If you don't buy it, you won't eat it. Try by cutting out just one bad eating habit at the store.
8. No more pop! Ok a soda every once in a while is not a terrible thing. However, cutting just one (one!) soda a day for a year can save your body more than 3,000 tablespoons of sugar. That's 3,000 tablespoons of sugar that takes your body a lot of energy to dispose of.
9. Take the stairs - You have heard this one. Simple substitutions in your daily habits can go a long way towards little improvements in your body. Parking farther away, doing calf raises in the shower, or lunges in your hallway all help you lose weight.
10. Play with your kids and your dog - Have fun with your family and your pets! They are always active so be active with them! Weight loss does not have to be boring, you know!
Remember these 10 weight loss secrets and practice healthy living. If you put your body (and your mind!) at work you really can get the toned abs and total body results you have always wanted!
If you would like to see my top 3 picks for weight loss programs, a must read for anyone serious about losing weight go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
Thursday, July 9, 2009
How To Lose 15 Pounds Fast - 5 Crucial Steps You Need To Take
Do you need to lose 15 pounds fast? What kind of pounds do you want to lose - muscle, fat or water?
As you can see, most people that are talking about losing weight, do not really know what exactly this means. Nearly all people think about fat, when they hear weight, but this is not the case.
If you want to lose 15 pounds just so it looks better on the scale readout, then it probably doesn't matter whether you lose fat, water or muscle. If your desire is to lose the additional bulge around your stomach, then you are wanting to lose 15 pounds of fat fast.
If your goal is to lose fat instead of just pounds, it is important for you to know that water makes up a part of that weight loss. In fact, during the first few days of any diet, water makes up the majority of loss.
Numerous websites are claiming that they are able to reveal to you how to lose 15 pounds fast. It can be a danger for your health if you are losing weight too fast, which is what most won't tell you. Of course, it solely depends on what you reckon to be 'fast'. Many people consider a few days, maybe a week to be fast, while for others it is a month.
The most realistic goal would be to lose 15 pounds in a month, because that's far more achievable. Still, there is a possible risk involved if the weight loss is not approached correctly.
Water is the easiest to lose, but there is no way just to get rid of the water if you want to lose 15 pounds fast. The body can not survive without water. Take away the water and it will die.
Starving will not solve your problem either. It is a fact that your body will hold back when you don't eat, so you might even increase your weight. Not giving the body essential nutrients, will result in warnings going off. In a desperate effort to survive, it hangs onto everything you feed it, which adds weight.
A good way to lose 15 pounds fast is by eating foods like salmon which needs a lot of energy for the digestion. Of course you could start eating nothing else then fish or meat, but this is not a very healthy option either. You need hold onto a well-rounded diet, that supports your body with all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. A well balanced diet and losing weight can go hand in hand, you only need to know what foods are the right ones to eat.
Before starting your weight loss plan, take measurements of your body including your weight and fat content. Special calipers (usually part of a weight loss or fitness center's tool kit) are used to measure fatty tissue on various areas of your body. Always keep these measurements in your reach to see how you are progressing.
See below for 5 steps you can take to lose 15 pounds fast.
1) Try to avoid the use of salt, which causes the body to retain water. Use less salt and you will soon start to lose weight.
2) Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day to keep your body's digestive process working.
3) Try to add raw foods to your diet, which require more energy for your body to digest.
4) Drink more the 8 glasses of water during the day, this will help you increase your metabolism.
5) Build up muscle tissue with exercising, more muscles will increase your metabolism.
Always re-measure your body and weight every week or so and in case you aren't seeing any positive improvements, adjust your weight loss plan and exercises.
You can lose 15 pounds fast if you stay with your plan and don't give up, no matter what!
If you would like to see my review for my top 3 picks for weight loss programs go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
As you can see, most people that are talking about losing weight, do not really know what exactly this means. Nearly all people think about fat, when they hear weight, but this is not the case.
If you want to lose 15 pounds just so it looks better on the scale readout, then it probably doesn't matter whether you lose fat, water or muscle. If your desire is to lose the additional bulge around your stomach, then you are wanting to lose 15 pounds of fat fast.
If your goal is to lose fat instead of just pounds, it is important for you to know that water makes up a part of that weight loss. In fact, during the first few days of any diet, water makes up the majority of loss.
Numerous websites are claiming that they are able to reveal to you how to lose 15 pounds fast. It can be a danger for your health if you are losing weight too fast, which is what most won't tell you. Of course, it solely depends on what you reckon to be 'fast'. Many people consider a few days, maybe a week to be fast, while for others it is a month.
The most realistic goal would be to lose 15 pounds in a month, because that's far more achievable. Still, there is a possible risk involved if the weight loss is not approached correctly.
Water is the easiest to lose, but there is no way just to get rid of the water if you want to lose 15 pounds fast. The body can not survive without water. Take away the water and it will die.
Starving will not solve your problem either. It is a fact that your body will hold back when you don't eat, so you might even increase your weight. Not giving the body essential nutrients, will result in warnings going off. In a desperate effort to survive, it hangs onto everything you feed it, which adds weight.
A good way to lose 15 pounds fast is by eating foods like salmon which needs a lot of energy for the digestion. Of course you could start eating nothing else then fish or meat, but this is not a very healthy option either. You need hold onto a well-rounded diet, that supports your body with all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. A well balanced diet and losing weight can go hand in hand, you only need to know what foods are the right ones to eat.
Before starting your weight loss plan, take measurements of your body including your weight and fat content. Special calipers (usually part of a weight loss or fitness center's tool kit) are used to measure fatty tissue on various areas of your body. Always keep these measurements in your reach to see how you are progressing.
See below for 5 steps you can take to lose 15 pounds fast.
1) Try to avoid the use of salt, which causes the body to retain water. Use less salt and you will soon start to lose weight.
2) Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day to keep your body's digestive process working.
3) Try to add raw foods to your diet, which require more energy for your body to digest.
4) Drink more the 8 glasses of water during the day, this will help you increase your metabolism.
5) Build up muscle tissue with exercising, more muscles will increase your metabolism.
Always re-measure your body and weight every week or so and in case you aren't seeing any positive improvements, adjust your weight loss plan and exercises.
You can lose 15 pounds fast if you stay with your plan and don't give up, no matter what!
If you would like to see my review for my top 3 picks for weight loss programs go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
How to Lose That Baby Weight Fast
There are a few effective ways that have been used for a long time. These three methods have been proven over time to take off the weight. If you are serious about losing weight, these tips are for you. Using them requires a commitment on your part, though.They are changing to a healthier diet, getting plenty of vigorous exercise and making the choice to breastfeed your baby. These three methods have been used successfully ever since women have been getting pregnant. That's how to lose that baby weight fast. Let us explain and you'll see what we mean.
The first thing to know about how to lose baby weight fast is the choice of breastfeeding your baby. Nature has given you the gift of effortless weight loss simply by choosing to breastfeed. What happens is that your body begins a hormonal change which causes your body fat to begin breaking down into nutrients that will be used in your baby's milk. This can be a substantial loss of weight. You will begin to lose 500 or more calories every day during the post-partum period. Not bad, huh? That's how to lose baby weight fast!
Your next choice is to begin eating a healthier diet. Knowing how to lose baby weight fast means you have to give up your old habits and start new healthy ones. Give up those sodas and sweet drinks. Try low sugar fruit juices instead. If you drink lots of water, you will feel full and you'll rehydrate yourself at the same time. After your delivery, Doctors recommend a high fiber, high protein, low fat diet with lean meats, fish and skinless chicken. Fruits and vegetables contribute fiber, and low fat dairy products like yogurt and skim milk add vitamin D as well as protein. Just remember to eat at least 1500 to 1800 calories each day to insure the proper nutrient supply to your baby. If you are serious about finding out how to lose baby weight fast, then making these choices are for you.
Now that you've found out how to lose baby weight fast with these two methods, it's time to learn the third. Exercise is a universally recognized way of losing weight. But after your baby, you have to be careful. The old way was to wait for six to eight weeks before doing any kind of exercise. Doctors say that if you had a normal vaginal birth, with no complications, there is no reason why you can't start as soon as you feel up to it. How you exercise to lose baby weight fast is to become active in a cautious way. Most new Mothers start by pushing a baby stroller. After a few minutes each day, you can gauge how much activity you can do. As you walk each day, you get stronger. At a certain point, you'll know when to start more vigorous exercise. How much baby weight you lose and how fast are up to you.
These three methods are how to lose baby weight as fast as you can. You must stay commited to your goals and push yourself all the time. Keep a good self-image and keep your picture on the refrigerator door. Every time you open that so-called "forbidden" door, you'll see that picture. Vow to be that slim young thing again. And that's how to lose baby weight fast.
If you would like to see my top 3 picks for weight loss programs please go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
The first thing to know about how to lose baby weight fast is the choice of breastfeeding your baby. Nature has given you the gift of effortless weight loss simply by choosing to breastfeed. What happens is that your body begins a hormonal change which causes your body fat to begin breaking down into nutrients that will be used in your baby's milk. This can be a substantial loss of weight. You will begin to lose 500 or more calories every day during the post-partum period. Not bad, huh? That's how to lose baby weight fast!
Your next choice is to begin eating a healthier diet. Knowing how to lose baby weight fast means you have to give up your old habits and start new healthy ones. Give up those sodas and sweet drinks. Try low sugar fruit juices instead. If you drink lots of water, you will feel full and you'll rehydrate yourself at the same time. After your delivery, Doctors recommend a high fiber, high protein, low fat diet with lean meats, fish and skinless chicken. Fruits and vegetables contribute fiber, and low fat dairy products like yogurt and skim milk add vitamin D as well as protein. Just remember to eat at least 1500 to 1800 calories each day to insure the proper nutrient supply to your baby. If you are serious about finding out how to lose baby weight fast, then making these choices are for you.
Now that you've found out how to lose baby weight fast with these two methods, it's time to learn the third. Exercise is a universally recognized way of losing weight. But after your baby, you have to be careful. The old way was to wait for six to eight weeks before doing any kind of exercise. Doctors say that if you had a normal vaginal birth, with no complications, there is no reason why you can't start as soon as you feel up to it. How you exercise to lose baby weight fast is to become active in a cautious way. Most new Mothers start by pushing a baby stroller. After a few minutes each day, you can gauge how much activity you can do. As you walk each day, you get stronger. At a certain point, you'll know when to start more vigorous exercise. How much baby weight you lose and how fast are up to you.
These three methods are how to lose baby weight as fast as you can. You must stay commited to your goals and push yourself all the time. Keep a good self-image and keep your picture on the refrigerator door. Every time you open that so-called "forbidden" door, you'll see that picture. Vow to be that slim young thing again. And that's how to lose baby weight fast.
If you would like to see my top 3 picks for weight loss programs please go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
How To Be Healthy For Life!
Most of you do not know how to make yourself healthy. In order to keep yourself healthy, you have to eat a healthy diet food regularly. If you can eat healthy diet foods, the risk of having heart attack totally will decrease. Of course you may also be able to drop weight if you are a bit plump. However, it is not that easy to stick with a really healthy diet food since we are usually tempted to eat some unhealthy foods such as French fries, fast foods and oily foods.
First of all you must understand that what kind of food is healthy when you are trying to eat healthy diet foods. You may try to eat various foods with the different contain of different nutrients and you must to have a balance of it if not you cannot see any changes. In fact, the insignia of the vegetables can give you an indication on the nutritional values of them.
Almost everyone knows that we can get green, yellow, orange and red vegetables and fruits as a healthy diet food. When you are shopping to get these fruits and vegetables, you must to pick different colored fruits. May be you can buy apples, oranges, bananas and blueberries just to make balance. You also must pick different colors of vegetables as an example of fruits. This is just because a large diversity of colors will definitely mean it is better for you to feel the changes.
Other than that it is also important for you to eat different kinds of food in order to get a proper healthy diet. For your humble request there is a must for you to avoid junk food. Besides fruits and vegetables, you also can go for other types of food such as meat fish egg and so on. You are advised to do all this just to make sure that your diet will be a balanced as what you expected.
Always remember to take some carbohydrates like eating some potatoes or pastas which can give you more carbohydrates. There are some diets which do not allow you to take carbohydrates foods. Some people do not know that, it will be a lot healthier if they take carbohydrates. They should understand that carbohydrates will give energy in order to make our body to function appropriately. Apart from this it is also important for you to eat fish and food that contains good fat.
People who love to eat snack will control yourself when you are taking healthy diet food. But sometimes you may want to eat snack. Actually you can eat snacks but put in your mind that you need to stick to healthy foods even if you are eating snack. Always go for a right food when you are having your snacks. You may try to eat nuts, seeds and fruits. Of course vegetables can also be good snacks. Remember, taking French fries as your snacks will not do any good to you other than giving you bad impact so don not ever touch French fries when you taking healthy diet foods.
As a human being it is very important to eat healthy food. It is not just because you have to lose weight. It is also because you have to keep yourself healthy till the rest of your life. It will help you to prevent diseases in the later years in your life. Put this in your mind and always go for healthy diet foods.
If you would like to view my top 3 picks for weight loss programs please go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
First of all you must understand that what kind of food is healthy when you are trying to eat healthy diet foods. You may try to eat various foods with the different contain of different nutrients and you must to have a balance of it if not you cannot see any changes. In fact, the insignia of the vegetables can give you an indication on the nutritional values of them.
Almost everyone knows that we can get green, yellow, orange and red vegetables and fruits as a healthy diet food. When you are shopping to get these fruits and vegetables, you must to pick different colored fruits. May be you can buy apples, oranges, bananas and blueberries just to make balance. You also must pick different colors of vegetables as an example of fruits. This is just because a large diversity of colors will definitely mean it is better for you to feel the changes.
Other than that it is also important for you to eat different kinds of food in order to get a proper healthy diet. For your humble request there is a must for you to avoid junk food. Besides fruits and vegetables, you also can go for other types of food such as meat fish egg and so on. You are advised to do all this just to make sure that your diet will be a balanced as what you expected.
Always remember to take some carbohydrates like eating some potatoes or pastas which can give you more carbohydrates. There are some diets which do not allow you to take carbohydrates foods. Some people do not know that, it will be a lot healthier if they take carbohydrates. They should understand that carbohydrates will give energy in order to make our body to function appropriately. Apart from this it is also important for you to eat fish and food that contains good fat.
People who love to eat snack will control yourself when you are taking healthy diet food. But sometimes you may want to eat snack. Actually you can eat snacks but put in your mind that you need to stick to healthy foods even if you are eating snack. Always go for a right food when you are having your snacks. You may try to eat nuts, seeds and fruits. Of course vegetables can also be good snacks. Remember, taking French fries as your snacks will not do any good to you other than giving you bad impact so don not ever touch French fries when you taking healthy diet foods.
As a human being it is very important to eat healthy food. It is not just because you have to lose weight. It is also because you have to keep yourself healthy till the rest of your life. It will help you to prevent diseases in the later years in your life. Put this in your mind and always go for healthy diet foods.
If you would like to view my top 3 picks for weight loss programs please go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
Monday, July 6, 2009
I Lost 9 Pounds In 7 Days With Alli Weight Loss Pills
You see, I’ve came across some foods which really tempt your body to BURN more fatty tissue than what it usually would, which means just by eating some of them, you are able to get your body to by nature use up that stashed away fat which you have always despised.
It seems like more and more of us need to lose weight.The contemporary “power foods” of nowadays feed us so a lot vitality, salt, sugar, fat, etc that our bodies just don’t know what to manage with it all and so just “keep it for later on”… except later on never comes. And so matched with the inactive lives that a lot of of us nowadays lead, it’s virtually a formula for disaster! So much so that with a lot of of us can no longer execute elementary exercises without getting tired; in fact… Have you ever been so dog-tired when walking around in the shopping mall, that you’ve had to have a 5 minute intermission Just so you could catch your breath. As we age, we find that our metabolism slows down to a crawl. And even with decreased appetites, we simply aren't able to exercise enough to burn off those extra calories. That is why so many people are turning to a full strength, safe and effective fda approved diet pill when we need to lose weight. It provides the extra help we need as we get older to ensure that those couple extra pounds don't collect and weigh us down. Check out the latest weight loss supplements for yourself.
Where can you find a reliable diet pills review? There are so many factors to consider when selecting weight loss supplements. For myself, I have a low metabolism, so anything which can help me to rev that up is going to be a prime candidate. I also prefer scientifically created and tested products so I can be sure they do exactly what I need. That's why I always try to read up on the latest diet pills review, so I can figure out what product would be the best for my specific needs, and to ensure my weight loss regimen stays on target.
When you are severely overweight, as my sister is and I was, sometimes diet and exercise alone aren't enough. Sure, in a perfect world simply eating less and taking brisk walks would keep everyone in peak physical condition - but for those who have a harder time due to decreased metabolism or other problems, it's important to find diet pills that work. And there are plenty of outstanding alternatives available, whether you need to reduce fat absorption or help curb your appetite. My sister has found the diet pills that work best for her.
Have you ever considered trying to buy diet pills online? It's becoming more and more common. For one thing, you won't have to risk anyone seeing you and knowing that you are on a weight loss plan. And after all, isn't part of the fun of dieting surprising people with your amazing, slim new body? Another reason to buy diet pills online is how easy it is to compare features and benefits of all the top brands. Whether you need a fat blocker, something to speed your metabolism, or an appetite suppressant you will find exactly what you're looking for.
Alli diet pills:
These have been all over the TV so I figured I check into them. Alli diet pill displays are everywhere so you know they're pretty safe. It reduces the amount of fat your body actually absorbs, so you need to follow a healthy diet and do some light exercise while taking the alli diet pill to see the best results. Lots of people are talking about some sort of side effects. I did not notice any. Just take a capsule three times a day with meals containing fat content, and watch as the pounds melt away - talk about the perfect diet solution for me. Best of all it's not as expensive as other diet pills!
If you would like to see my top 3 picks for weight loss programs please visit http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
It seems like more and more of us need to lose weight.The contemporary “power foods” of nowadays feed us so a lot vitality, salt, sugar, fat, etc that our bodies just don’t know what to manage with it all and so just “keep it for later on”… except later on never comes. And so matched with the inactive lives that a lot of of us nowadays lead, it’s virtually a formula for disaster! So much so that with a lot of of us can no longer execute elementary exercises without getting tired; in fact… Have you ever been so dog-tired when walking around in the shopping mall, that you’ve had to have a 5 minute intermission Just so you could catch your breath. As we age, we find that our metabolism slows down to a crawl. And even with decreased appetites, we simply aren't able to exercise enough to burn off those extra calories. That is why so many people are turning to a full strength, safe and effective fda approved diet pill when we need to lose weight. It provides the extra help we need as we get older to ensure that those couple extra pounds don't collect and weigh us down. Check out the latest weight loss supplements for yourself.
Where can you find a reliable diet pills review? There are so many factors to consider when selecting weight loss supplements. For myself, I have a low metabolism, so anything which can help me to rev that up is going to be a prime candidate. I also prefer scientifically created and tested products so I can be sure they do exactly what I need. That's why I always try to read up on the latest diet pills review, so I can figure out what product would be the best for my specific needs, and to ensure my weight loss regimen stays on target.
When you are severely overweight, as my sister is and I was, sometimes diet and exercise alone aren't enough. Sure, in a perfect world simply eating less and taking brisk walks would keep everyone in peak physical condition - but for those who have a harder time due to decreased metabolism or other problems, it's important to find diet pills that work. And there are plenty of outstanding alternatives available, whether you need to reduce fat absorption or help curb your appetite. My sister has found the diet pills that work best for her.
Have you ever considered trying to buy diet pills online? It's becoming more and more common. For one thing, you won't have to risk anyone seeing you and knowing that you are on a weight loss plan. And after all, isn't part of the fun of dieting surprising people with your amazing, slim new body? Another reason to buy diet pills online is how easy it is to compare features and benefits of all the top brands. Whether you need a fat blocker, something to speed your metabolism, or an appetite suppressant you will find exactly what you're looking for.
Alli diet pills:
These have been all over the TV so I figured I check into them. Alli diet pill displays are everywhere so you know they're pretty safe. It reduces the amount of fat your body actually absorbs, so you need to follow a healthy diet and do some light exercise while taking the alli diet pill to see the best results. Lots of people are talking about some sort of side effects. I did not notice any. Just take a capsule three times a day with meals containing fat content, and watch as the pounds melt away - talk about the perfect diet solution for me. Best of all it's not as expensive as other diet pills!
If you would like to see my top 3 picks for weight loss programs please visit http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
Do You Need To Lose Weight? Signs That You May
Each day in the United States, million of Americans say to themselves I need to lose weight. Are you one of those individuals? While many of the individuals who tell themselves that they need to lose weight do need to lose weight, not all do. So, the question that many ask themselves is do I really need to lose weight? If that is a question that you have asked yourself before, you will want to continue reading on.
One of the many signs that you may need to lose weight is if you are obese. Many individuals do not realize that there is a difference between being overweight and being obese. While different healthcare professionals have different definitions for obese, it is often said that those who are thirty or forty pounds overweight are obese. If you are obese, you shouldn't only be worried about your appearance, but your health as well. Obesity has been linked to multiple health complications, including the early onset of death.
Another one of the many signs that you should lose weight is if you have been told that you need to do so. Whether your physician recommended losing weight or if someone that you know on a personal level has, it is advised that you at least take their suggestions into consideration.
Unfortunately, many individuals are embarrassed or become upset when they are told that they need to lose weight. What you need to remember is that the individual mentioning your weight to you likely isn't as concerned with your appearance as they are with your health.
Another sign that you may want to think about losing weight is if you are finding that your clothes no longer fit you. Of course, it is normal for some individuals to gain weight or to have their weight fluctuate, but you may want to think about joining a weight loss program
or developing your own weight loss plan if you find that your clothes no longer fit or are difficult to get into.
Unfortunately, many individuals do not just have a small weight gain. Small weight gain often leads to more, which could have a negative impact on your health. It is also important to mention the cost of new clothes, which you may not be able to afford.
If you find many simple tasks or activities, like walking up a flight of stairs, difficult, you may want to think about losing weight. Of course, becoming out of breath from simple activities may not necessarily just be a weight problem, but there is a good chance that it is. When you lose weight, even just a little bit of it, you will likely find it easier to do many of the activities that you love or even the tasks that you need to do, like take your kids to the park.
The above mentioned signs are just a few of the many signs that you may need to lose weight. Should you wish to lose weight, you are advised to proceed with caution.
There are a number of weight loss products on the market, like diet pills or exercise equipment, which do not work. To save yourself money and to protect your health, you may want to consider consulting with your physician before starting any weight loss program, even one that you develop yourself.
Please visit my website to view my top 3 picks for weight loss programs at http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
One of the many signs that you may need to lose weight is if you are obese. Many individuals do not realize that there is a difference between being overweight and being obese. While different healthcare professionals have different definitions for obese, it is often said that those who are thirty or forty pounds overweight are obese. If you are obese, you shouldn't only be worried about your appearance, but your health as well. Obesity has been linked to multiple health complications, including the early onset of death.
Another one of the many signs that you should lose weight is if you have been told that you need to do so. Whether your physician recommended losing weight or if someone that you know on a personal level has, it is advised that you at least take their suggestions into consideration.
Unfortunately, many individuals are embarrassed or become upset when they are told that they need to lose weight. What you need to remember is that the individual mentioning your weight to you likely isn't as concerned with your appearance as they are with your health.
Another sign that you may want to think about losing weight is if you are finding that your clothes no longer fit you. Of course, it is normal for some individuals to gain weight or to have their weight fluctuate, but you may want to think about joining a weight loss program
or developing your own weight loss plan if you find that your clothes no longer fit or are difficult to get into.
Unfortunately, many individuals do not just have a small weight gain. Small weight gain often leads to more, which could have a negative impact on your health. It is also important to mention the cost of new clothes, which you may not be able to afford.
If you find many simple tasks or activities, like walking up a flight of stairs, difficult, you may want to think about losing weight. Of course, becoming out of breath from simple activities may not necessarily just be a weight problem, but there is a good chance that it is. When you lose weight, even just a little bit of it, you will likely find it easier to do many of the activities that you love or even the tasks that you need to do, like take your kids to the park.
The above mentioned signs are just a few of the many signs that you may need to lose weight. Should you wish to lose weight, you are advised to proceed with caution.
There are a number of weight loss products on the market, like diet pills or exercise equipment, which do not work. To save yourself money and to protect your health, you may want to consider consulting with your physician before starting any weight loss program, even one that you develop yourself.
Please visit my website to view my top 3 picks for weight loss programs at http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Weight Loss Surgery - What Are Your Options?
Are you looking to lose weight? If you are, you likely already know that you have a number of different options. For instance, you can go about losing weight naturally, with the use of exercise and healthy eating. You can also lose weight with the assistance of weight loss products, like diet pills. Another option that you have is weight loss surgery. Although all of the previous weight loss methods are popular, weight loss surgery is rapidly increasing in popularity.
If you are interested in undergoing weight loss surgery, you are not alone. As previously mentioned, weight loss surgery is increasing in popularity. If you have never considered weight loss surgery before, you may be wondering what all of your options are. While there are a number of different weight loss surgical procedures that you can undergo, you will find that there are two main procedures. These procedures, which include gastric bypass surgery and lap-band surgery, are outlined below.
Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss surgery that involves the stapling of the stomach. That is why this procedure is also commonly referred to as stomach stapling. When undergoing gastric bypass surgery, your surgeon will portion off some of your stomach, making a smaller pouch. Your intestine will then be rerouted, making it so that your food consumption only impacts a portion of your stomach. This is what makes it possible for you lose weight with gastric bypass surgery.
Although gastric bypass surgery is a great weight loss surgery to undergo, it isn't right for everyone. Most physicians require their patients to be around eighty pounds or more overweight. In some rare instances, those who are less than eighty pounds overweight are able to undergo gastric bypass surgery if their health is at risk or if they have other medical problems, such as diabetes.
As previously stated, lap-band surgery is another weight loss surgery that is increasing in popularity. Lap-band surgery is similar to gastric bypass surgery. When undergoing lap-band surgery, your stomach pouch is made smaller. One of the few differences is that your stomach is not stapled, but an adjustable band is used. That is one of the reasons why lap-band surgery is so popular, as the band used can be completely removed or easily adjusted.
Lap-band surgery and gastric bypass surgery are not the only weight loss surgeries available to you, but they are two of the most popular. Thousands of Americans have undergone these two weight loss surgeries. For many individuals, weight loss surgery is a last resort. Many who undergo weight loss surgery have not had success with losing weight any other way. If you are interested in undergoing a weight loss surgical procedure, you will want to speak with your physician.
One of the many reasons why it is important to speak with your doctor or another healthcare professional is because weight loss surgery isn't right for everyone. In addition to being at the right, weight, you also need to have the willpower to reduce your food consumption. If you eat too much food, namely too much food for your stomach to hold, you can not only harm your weight loss progress, but you can also put your health at risk. That is why your weight loss surgery decision is not one that you can make alone; it is one that must be made in conjunction with a healthcare professional.
If you would like to see my top 3 picks for weight loss programs please visit http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
If you are interested in undergoing weight loss surgery, you are not alone. As previously mentioned, weight loss surgery is increasing in popularity. If you have never considered weight loss surgery before, you may be wondering what all of your options are. While there are a number of different weight loss surgical procedures that you can undergo, you will find that there are two main procedures. These procedures, which include gastric bypass surgery and lap-band surgery, are outlined below.
Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss surgery that involves the stapling of the stomach. That is why this procedure is also commonly referred to as stomach stapling. When undergoing gastric bypass surgery, your surgeon will portion off some of your stomach, making a smaller pouch. Your intestine will then be rerouted, making it so that your food consumption only impacts a portion of your stomach. This is what makes it possible for you lose weight with gastric bypass surgery.
Although gastric bypass surgery is a great weight loss surgery to undergo, it isn't right for everyone. Most physicians require their patients to be around eighty pounds or more overweight. In some rare instances, those who are less than eighty pounds overweight are able to undergo gastric bypass surgery if their health is at risk or if they have other medical problems, such as diabetes.
As previously stated, lap-band surgery is another weight loss surgery that is increasing in popularity. Lap-band surgery is similar to gastric bypass surgery. When undergoing lap-band surgery, your stomach pouch is made smaller. One of the few differences is that your stomach is not stapled, but an adjustable band is used. That is one of the reasons why lap-band surgery is so popular, as the band used can be completely removed or easily adjusted.
Lap-band surgery and gastric bypass surgery are not the only weight loss surgeries available to you, but they are two of the most popular. Thousands of Americans have undergone these two weight loss surgeries. For many individuals, weight loss surgery is a last resort. Many who undergo weight loss surgery have not had success with losing weight any other way. If you are interested in undergoing a weight loss surgical procedure, you will want to speak with your physician.
One of the many reasons why it is important to speak with your doctor or another healthcare professional is because weight loss surgery isn't right for everyone. In addition to being at the right, weight, you also need to have the willpower to reduce your food consumption. If you eat too much food, namely too much food for your stomach to hold, you can not only harm your weight loss progress, but you can also put your health at risk. That is why your weight loss surgery decision is not one that you can make alone; it is one that must be made in conjunction with a healthcare professional.
If you would like to see my top 3 picks for weight loss programs please visit http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Which Diet is Best ?
We are lucky to live in an age when information is readily available to help us find a solution to almost any problem that we may be facing. Healthy weight loss is a perfect example of this. There are many weight loss programs that will suit almost any type of person and their lifestyle.
An important thing to consider when choosing the right program is to find one that educates you long term on how to lose weight and keep it off for good. Below are some of the most popular weight loss programs on the market today:
The Diabetes diet is not so much a diet as an education on what foods are healthy and what foods cause the diabetic to have an increase in glucose in the blood. Each person differs in the way that their body and metabolism burns up glucose, so the diabetic diet differs among those who use it. The Diabetic diet is less like a diet and more like a healthy weight loss program that can be used by anyone who wants to benefit from a healthier lifestyle.
The South Beach diet is known as one of the most popular, healthy weight loss diets of our time. A cardiologist named Dr Arthur Agatston, at a hospital in South Beach, created this diet. He originally developed the diet for patients who were overweight and had heart problems. Dr Agatston has been quoted as saying that the South Beach Diet is not a low carb eating plan or a low fat eating plan, but you can be assured that it is both healthy and really works.
The Nutri System Nourish Program works by controlling the foods that you eat, as well as your portions. There are a few good things about this diet. The first is that the food is already prepared and shipped right to your front door - healthy weight loss without the dishes, much like Jenny Craig. The other benefit of the NutriSystem Nourish Program is that it is very affordable, even if you are not a Hollywood star.
Barry Sears PhD created the Zone Diet and according to recent studies, it has been found to be the most successful diet from among such diets as the Atkins diet and other high carb, low fat diets. The diet itself is said to be quite tricky to understand and works on a formula of 40% carbs and 30% of both protein and fats, for every meal. If you can understand the Zone diet, you will have a great success rate from being on it.
The Atkins Diet has been around since the 70s when Dr. Robert Atkins wrote the book, The New Diet Revolution. This diet became very popular a few years ago, but that popularity is beginning to dwindle. The Atkins Diet works on the principal that you are allowed to eat proteins and fat, but must avoid eating carbs in your eating plan.
This particular way of eating has created a lot of controversy and the results have been mixed. It is said that the Atkins Diet is not for everyone, but research suggests that many people have achieved short-term weight loss from this diet.
Negative Calorie Diet Plan - this program is said to be a fad diet that is a thinly disguised low calorie diet. The Negative Calorie Diet works by eating foods that take more calories to digest than what they contain. There have been mixed results with the Negative Calorie Diet Plan, but, as a rule, many people have had a short-term weight loss solution on this diet.
The three-day diet claims that those using it will lose up to 10 pounds in 3 days by sticking to the meal plan for the three days. It is based on a very low calorie-eating plan. A low calorie plan can be of little use for shedding pounds if used over a longer period than three days because, after this time, your body will begin a starvation mode and slow down your metabolism. Because the diet is based on a low calorie-eating plan, you may also feel drained of energy and hungry. This may cause many people to stop using this eating plan.
There are many other weight loss programs or diets that can help you lose weight, however it is always best to check with your doctor first before changing your eating habits or taking any diet pills.
Please see my reviews on the top 3 picks for weight loss programs at www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com a must read for anyone serious about losing weight.
An important thing to consider when choosing the right program is to find one that educates you long term on how to lose weight and keep it off for good. Below are some of the most popular weight loss programs on the market today:
The Diabetes diet is not so much a diet as an education on what foods are healthy and what foods cause the diabetic to have an increase in glucose in the blood. Each person differs in the way that their body and metabolism burns up glucose, so the diabetic diet differs among those who use it. The Diabetic diet is less like a diet and more like a healthy weight loss program that can be used by anyone who wants to benefit from a healthier lifestyle.
The South Beach diet is known as one of the most popular, healthy weight loss diets of our time. A cardiologist named Dr Arthur Agatston, at a hospital in South Beach, created this diet. He originally developed the diet for patients who were overweight and had heart problems. Dr Agatston has been quoted as saying that the South Beach Diet is not a low carb eating plan or a low fat eating plan, but you can be assured that it is both healthy and really works.
The Nutri System Nourish Program works by controlling the foods that you eat, as well as your portions. There are a few good things about this diet. The first is that the food is already prepared and shipped right to your front door - healthy weight loss without the dishes, much like Jenny Craig. The other benefit of the NutriSystem Nourish Program is that it is very affordable, even if you are not a Hollywood star.
Barry Sears PhD created the Zone Diet and according to recent studies, it has been found to be the most successful diet from among such diets as the Atkins diet and other high carb, low fat diets. The diet itself is said to be quite tricky to understand and works on a formula of 40% carbs and 30% of both protein and fats, for every meal. If you can understand the Zone diet, you will have a great success rate from being on it.
The Atkins Diet has been around since the 70s when Dr. Robert Atkins wrote the book, The New Diet Revolution. This diet became very popular a few years ago, but that popularity is beginning to dwindle. The Atkins Diet works on the principal that you are allowed to eat proteins and fat, but must avoid eating carbs in your eating plan.
This particular way of eating has created a lot of controversy and the results have been mixed. It is said that the Atkins Diet is not for everyone, but research suggests that many people have achieved short-term weight loss from this diet.
Negative Calorie Diet Plan - this program is said to be a fad diet that is a thinly disguised low calorie diet. The Negative Calorie Diet works by eating foods that take more calories to digest than what they contain. There have been mixed results with the Negative Calorie Diet Plan, but, as a rule, many people have had a short-term weight loss solution on this diet.
The three-day diet claims that those using it will lose up to 10 pounds in 3 days by sticking to the meal plan for the three days. It is based on a very low calorie-eating plan. A low calorie plan can be of little use for shedding pounds if used over a longer period than three days because, after this time, your body will begin a starvation mode and slow down your metabolism. Because the diet is based on a low calorie-eating plan, you may also feel drained of energy and hungry. This may cause many people to stop using this eating plan.
There are many other weight loss programs or diets that can help you lose weight, however it is always best to check with your doctor first before changing your eating habits or taking any diet pills.
Please see my reviews on the top 3 picks for weight loss programs at www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com a must read for anyone serious about losing weight.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Watching TV can make you Fat
Watching TV can definitely make anyone fat. No, not just because it is a sedentary activity, but because the information most commercials are giving is extremely misleading and really confusing, to say the least.
Most people who know me, know I am not a TV watcher. Actually, I don’t even have cable at home (A rare thing these days, I know.) Very often, I have no idea which show is the “latest craze” and which commercials are all the rave.
Last week the TV did catch my attention. I was at my parent’s house and my mom had the TV on in the background. I was helping her cook and I nearly chopped my fingers off because I couldn’t believe what I was hearing!
“Eat Cheerios to lower your cholesterol.” “Three or more glasses of skim milk a day are a great way to lose weight”. Then it got ugly “Splenda is just like sugar and is great for kids”.
The worst of them all (the one where my mother had to nearly restrain me from attacking the TV “There is nothing wrong with High Fructose Corn Syrup. It comes from corn and can actually be good for you.” I nearly passed out.
I can see why people are totally confused about healthy eating. I can also see why obesity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes are at an all time high in this country and in many others as well.
After I was done hyperventilating, I decided to first turn the TV off (because my heart just couldn’t take anymore) and then write this newsletter to clear up a few misconceptions.
1. Cheerios biggest claim to fame is that eating them will help you lower your cholesterol. I am here to tell you that eating processed grains, especially in the form of cereal can actually make your cholesterol go up! The cholesterol study done showed how soluble fiber can help the body eliminate bad cholesterol from the body. Cheerios has 1 gram of soluble fiber per serving. Woop-dee-doo. Big deal. I can get
2 grams of soluble fiber from an apple, 3 grams from broccoli and carrots, and more than 4 grams from kidney beans. (Beat that Cheerio Man). Honestly, I don’t think there are many foods in a box that are healthy at all. They have to be highly processed to stay shelf stable, many times loading them up with chemicals and fillers that are making us gain weight. My recommendation is ditch the cereal and pick up some wholesome natural foods like fruits and veggies. Natural grains like brown rice, millet and quinoa are 10x’s better than any boxed cereal.
2. Milk does a body bad! That’s really what the commercial should say. Ok, that is not entirely true. Conventional milk does a body bad. If you have read the Dairy chapter in The Diet Solution Program, you know my stance on milk: Organic is a must and Raw Milk is even better. If you didn’t read my article on milk, you can read it here:
3. Give Splenda to my children? Never! Splenda has not been out on the market long enough to show whether it is actually safe or not. Until then it is a public health experiment (No thanks, I don’t’ want to be your guinea pig). Being the organic chemistry nerd that I am, I know exactly how sugar is converted to Splenda. I will spare you the chem lesson but tell you that Splenda (or sucralose) is a synthetic compound stumbled upon in 1976 by scientists in Britain seeking a new pesticide formulation. Huh? Did you say pesticide? Yup. Many chemists believe this molecule resembles a pesticide much more than it resembles natural sugar. If this is still in debate, I will not be a test subject. I highly recommend you take yourself and your children out of this experiment as well. My tip: Stick to natural sweeteners like whole fruits, stevia and agave syrup and stay away from artificial sweeteners like Splenda, Equal and Sweet & Low.
I could probably go on and on. If I watched TV long enough (or if I actually purchased cable) I could probably find 10, 20, 100 more commercials that are giving us false info, all in the name of selling products.
Now, go shut the TV off will ya?
Read the Real Truth about Healthy Eating and Weight Loss and get started on your own fat loss and health goals right away for more info go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
Most people who know me, know I am not a TV watcher. Actually, I don’t even have cable at home (A rare thing these days, I know.) Very often, I have no idea which show is the “latest craze” and which commercials are all the rave.
Last week the TV did catch my attention. I was at my parent’s house and my mom had the TV on in the background. I was helping her cook and I nearly chopped my fingers off because I couldn’t believe what I was hearing!
“Eat Cheerios to lower your cholesterol.” “Three or more glasses of skim milk a day are a great way to lose weight”. Then it got ugly “Splenda is just like sugar and is great for kids”.
The worst of them all (the one where my mother had to nearly restrain me from attacking the TV “There is nothing wrong with High Fructose Corn Syrup. It comes from corn and can actually be good for you.” I nearly passed out.
I can see why people are totally confused about healthy eating. I can also see why obesity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes are at an all time high in this country and in many others as well.
After I was done hyperventilating, I decided to first turn the TV off (because my heart just couldn’t take anymore) and then write this newsletter to clear up a few misconceptions.
1. Cheerios biggest claim to fame is that eating them will help you lower your cholesterol. I am here to tell you that eating processed grains, especially in the form of cereal can actually make your cholesterol go up! The cholesterol study done showed how soluble fiber can help the body eliminate bad cholesterol from the body. Cheerios has 1 gram of soluble fiber per serving. Woop-dee-doo. Big deal. I can get
2 grams of soluble fiber from an apple, 3 grams from broccoli and carrots, and more than 4 grams from kidney beans. (Beat that Cheerio Man). Honestly, I don’t think there are many foods in a box that are healthy at all. They have to be highly processed to stay shelf stable, many times loading them up with chemicals and fillers that are making us gain weight. My recommendation is ditch the cereal and pick up some wholesome natural foods like fruits and veggies. Natural grains like brown rice, millet and quinoa are 10x’s better than any boxed cereal.
2. Milk does a body bad! That’s really what the commercial should say. Ok, that is not entirely true. Conventional milk does a body bad. If you have read the Dairy chapter in The Diet Solution Program, you know my stance on milk: Organic is a must and Raw Milk is even better. If you didn’t read my article on milk, you can read it here:
3. Give Splenda to my children? Never! Splenda has not been out on the market long enough to show whether it is actually safe or not. Until then it is a public health experiment (No thanks, I don’t’ want to be your guinea pig). Being the organic chemistry nerd that I am, I know exactly how sugar is converted to Splenda. I will spare you the chem lesson but tell you that Splenda (or sucralose) is a synthetic compound stumbled upon in 1976 by scientists in Britain seeking a new pesticide formulation. Huh? Did you say pesticide? Yup. Many chemists believe this molecule resembles a pesticide much more than it resembles natural sugar. If this is still in debate, I will not be a test subject. I highly recommend you take yourself and your children out of this experiment as well. My tip: Stick to natural sweeteners like whole fruits, stevia and agave syrup and stay away from artificial sweeteners like Splenda, Equal and Sweet & Low.
I could probably go on and on. If I watched TV long enough (or if I actually purchased cable) I could probably find 10, 20, 100 more commercials that are giving us false info, all in the name of selling products.
Now, go shut the TV off will ya?
Read the Real Truth about Healthy Eating and Weight Loss and get started on your own fat loss and health goals right away for more info go to http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com
The Truth About Cholesterol
I am going to let you in on something shocking. Cholesterol is not the major culprit in heart disease. I know this may be hard to believe after all we have heard about the dangers of high cholesterol from our doctors, and the media. But the truth is, it is not the cholesterol levels themselves or the cholesterol containing foods that are the culprits in heart disease, it is those foods and any other thing that causes inflammation in your body that is the major cause of heart disease (as well as diabetes and high blood pressure).
What is cholesterol and why do we need it?
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. It's an important part of a healthy body because it's used to form cell membranes. Cholesterol also aids in the manufacture of bile (which helps digest fats), and is also important for the metabolism of fat soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E and K. It is the major precursor for the synthesis of vitamin D and of the various steroid hormones (which include cortisol and aldosterone in the adrenal glands, and the sex hormones progesterone, the various estrogens, testosterone, and derivatives ).
How could something so good be so bad?
Cholesterol has been wrongly accused because upon inspection of the arteries of someone at risk for a heart attack, levels of cholesterol and plaque build up are very high. Cholesterol is actually being transported to tissues as part of an inflammatory response that is there to repair damage. It will only lodge itself onto the artery and cause plaque if the artery has become damaged. Inflammation in the artery is what causes this damage. In fact, it is now known that the coronary disease that causes heart attacks is now considered to be caused mostly from chronic inflammation.
To blame cholesterol for heart attacks would be the equivalent of blaming increased police security in a high crime area. It was not the police that caused the crime, they were just placed there in response to the crimes.
A more important question to ask ourselves, is how do we decrease the amount of inflammation in our bodies so that cholesterol will not bind to our arteries?
We must decrease all of those things that we do that cause inflammation and increase things that decrease inflammation. First and foremost we must stay away from foods that cause inflammation in our bodies. Any food that causes a fast rise in blood insulin levels will quickly cause inflammation in the body. These foods are sugar, white breads, most dairy products and almost all packaged and processed foods. What does this leave you with? Fresh, wholesome foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean animal proteins, nuts, and lots and lots of water. Also, taking in lots of omega-3 rich foods will dramatically decrease inflammation in the body (salmon, organic eggs, walnuts and sardines).
What about your cholesterol medication?
Some may be thinking, it is just easier to take a pill and not have to change what I am eating. But you may want to think twice considering the side effects of statins (cholesterol lowering drugs). The most common side effects reported are fatigued, headaches, nausea and the most common of them all, severe muscular pains and muscular degeneration. If you remember that cholesterol is essential for the formation of cell membranes, taking a drug that is drastically lowering cholesterol may be causing membrane damage in neural and muscle tissue. Most people on statins complain of neck, back or leg pain.
Millions of Americans are now on cholesterol lowering drugs, but the number of people suffering from heart attacks and heart disease is only increasing. Let’s take a personal responsibility for our health and truly get to the root of the problem. Managing your diet and staying away from those foods that are causing an inflammatory response in your body is your first step to decreasing your chance of heart disease and heart attacks.
Get Started on Your Own Weight Loss and Health Goals right away with these Simple and Effective Healthy Meal Plans.
Stay up to date on all of the Best Health Information Available, please visit http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com/ for my top 3 picks of weight loss programs. A must read for anyone serious about losing weight.
What is cholesterol and why do we need it?
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells. It's an important part of a healthy body because it's used to form cell membranes. Cholesterol also aids in the manufacture of bile (which helps digest fats), and is also important for the metabolism of fat soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E and K. It is the major precursor for the synthesis of vitamin D and of the various steroid hormones (which include cortisol and aldosterone in the adrenal glands, and the sex hormones progesterone, the various estrogens, testosterone, and derivatives ).
How could something so good be so bad?
Cholesterol has been wrongly accused because upon inspection of the arteries of someone at risk for a heart attack, levels of cholesterol and plaque build up are very high. Cholesterol is actually being transported to tissues as part of an inflammatory response that is there to repair damage. It will only lodge itself onto the artery and cause plaque if the artery has become damaged. Inflammation in the artery is what causes this damage. In fact, it is now known that the coronary disease that causes heart attacks is now considered to be caused mostly from chronic inflammation.
To blame cholesterol for heart attacks would be the equivalent of blaming increased police security in a high crime area. It was not the police that caused the crime, they were just placed there in response to the crimes.
A more important question to ask ourselves, is how do we decrease the amount of inflammation in our bodies so that cholesterol will not bind to our arteries?
We must decrease all of those things that we do that cause inflammation and increase things that decrease inflammation. First and foremost we must stay away from foods that cause inflammation in our bodies. Any food that causes a fast rise in blood insulin levels will quickly cause inflammation in the body. These foods are sugar, white breads, most dairy products and almost all packaged and processed foods. What does this leave you with? Fresh, wholesome foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean animal proteins, nuts, and lots and lots of water. Also, taking in lots of omega-3 rich foods will dramatically decrease inflammation in the body (salmon, organic eggs, walnuts and sardines).
What about your cholesterol medication?
Some may be thinking, it is just easier to take a pill and not have to change what I am eating. But you may want to think twice considering the side effects of statins (cholesterol lowering drugs). The most common side effects reported are fatigued, headaches, nausea and the most common of them all, severe muscular pains and muscular degeneration. If you remember that cholesterol is essential for the formation of cell membranes, taking a drug that is drastically lowering cholesterol may be causing membrane damage in neural and muscle tissue. Most people on statins complain of neck, back or leg pain.
Millions of Americans are now on cholesterol lowering drugs, but the number of people suffering from heart attacks and heart disease is only increasing. Let’s take a personal responsibility for our health and truly get to the root of the problem. Managing your diet and staying away from those foods that are causing an inflammatory response in your body is your first step to decreasing your chance of heart disease and heart attacks.
Get Started on Your Own Weight Loss and Health Goals right away with these Simple and Effective Healthy Meal Plans.
Stay up to date on all of the Best Health Information Available, please visit http://www.dietsandweightlossreviews.com/ for my top 3 picks of weight loss programs. A must read for anyone serious about losing weight.
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