Friday, October 9, 2009

Success Stories


I just read this on a blog and thought I should share this story with you all.
John Helgersen weighed 227 pounds a few years back. He had a BMI of 29.7 and also high blood pressure. He decided to take serious note of this problem and with commitment and patience, John reduced his weight. Currently it is 157 pounds. To read more about his success read here.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Green Tea and Weight Loss – How it Works



According to some researches conducted green tea can significantly reduce your weight. Green tea is rich in catechins. Catechins are antioxidants and a sub class of flavonoids. Additionally green tea helps in reducing the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s, and cardio diseases.
So what does green tea do?

1. Green tea speeds up your body’s metabolic activity. As a matter of fact green tea can boost upto 4% of the body’s metabolic rate. The catechins enhance the process of fat oxidation and thermogenesis (rate at which body starts burning calories). This in turn helps in lowering of the body fat.

2. Green Tea helps in regulation of glucose and thereby slows fat absorption with cells. Green Tea acts as a regulator to prevent insulin spikes. Actually catechins suppress the passage of the glucose into the fat cells.

3. Green tea is better than coffee, especially for people who love to have their caffeine but don’t want to add calories. This is why green tea weight loss programs advise not to have coffee which is loaded with cream and sugar.

4. GreenTea may reduce your desire to eat food. According to animal studies, rats were seen to reduce almost 21% of their body weight after they were daily injected green tea extracts for a period of 7 days.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

7 Ways to Lose Weight


Losing weight is a very touchy subject and people across the world are fighting with the problem of obesity. Did you know that obesity is the main cause of ailments like strokes, heart diseases, high blood pressure and diabetes? Moreover in case you are planning to have a surgery performed, and if you are obese, you can have problems related to treatments. So why not lose weight fast and solve the root problem of all the miseries in the world. Here are 7 effective Ways To Lose Weight:

1. Diet programs are very popular these days. Atkins diet is one of the most famous one. This diet asks you to eat food in a structured manner and you have to follow the food pyramid in the diet. The diet is catered to both the vegetarians and the non-vegetarians.

2. Many nutritionists are of the opinion that you must have 5-6 meals in a day rather than having 3 full meals. This way you can reduce up to 30% of your actual eating amount. Now that will contribute to a tremendous weight loss. However, people often leave this diet after a few weeks only to gain weight later.

3. Any meal plan is not fully effective unless you exercise. Thus exercising is very important. Not only does it melts your fats, it also helps in strengthening your muscle mass. One of the best exercise is weight training which helps in building your muscle mass and reducing your fats.

4. Have you heard of green weight loss? If you can leave the charm of your air-conditioned car and travel via public transport, you can shed your weight faster. Additionally you save a lot of money and fossil fuel.

5. How about losing weight with the help of natural herbs. Natural herbs contain ingredients which help in increasing the metabolic system of the body which in turn helps in melting the fats. Also ensure that you are taking herbs which have been grown organically.

6. Sometimes we just cannot eliminate the sugar factor from our life. But refined sugar such as corn syrup, sucrose and fructose are the real culprits. So it would be good if you can substitute these with natural sugars like honey, blackstrap molasses and date powder.

7. Bleached white flour products are one of the main causes of weight gain. In this the process of bleaching removes the valuable nutrients and left are the harmful ingredients that create disharmony within our body, thereby making us fat.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Easy Ways To Lose Weight


If you are overweight, it significantly increases your risk of heart diseases, high BP, and diabetes. There is an added disadvantage to being overweight. In case you need surgical operation, your treatments will become difficult. So don't you think you are better off with eating more of vegetables and less of fats? And of course the cardinal rule is to do plenty of exercises along with any diet program. The entire combination will send your weight scale direction to a lesser number. Here are a few foods that you can take into account when you are on a weight loss program:
  1. If you love food with high calorie, opt for one that is a low calorie treat but is tasting as good as high calorie food. For example Lobster contains 83 calories in about 3 ounces. Similarly shrimps contain 60 calories in 12 large sized ones. And did you know that whipped cream contains only 8 calories in a teaspoon? Surprised aren't you?
  2. Once you have had breakfast, drink lots of water. Go ahead and have some juice during the breakfast but after that have water rather than cold drinks which account to nearly 300 calories a day, if had instead of water.
  3. Some experts say that weight watchers should have a pedometer clipped to their belt. After this you can aim for a thousand extra steps each day! On an average people take just about 2000-3000 steps each day. So with a pedometer you can consciously aim for taking a 1000 steps more. This way you will stop gaining more weight if not lose it.
  4. Yet another very old saying by the nutritionist is that eat at least 5-6 meals each day rather than eating 3 main courses. This process will make you eat 30% less calories.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Weight Loss Diet Quiz


So now that you are looking forward to a slim body, it is time you actually take a quiz:

1. Do you think that weight loss ads contain false information? If yes then how much:
  • 25%
  • 36%
  • 42%
  • 65%
2. How much shedding of weight do you think is safe enough and reasonable for a week?
  • 0.2 kg
  • 0.5 kg
  • 1.4 kgs
  • more than 1.5 kgs
3. According to some weight loss products they can prevent absorption of calories. So how much can you lose by this method?
  • 0.2 kgs
  • 0.3 kgs
  • 1.4 kgs
  • None of the above
4. Does "green tea" boost your metabolism? If yes then by how much?
  • 2%
  • 4%
  • 5%
  •  7%
5. Which of these is a red flag?
  • Weight loss products cause permanent weight loss.
  • You can lose more than 0.2 kgs per week.
  • You continue losing weight after 4 weeks.
  • All of the above
6. What is the main concern about Atkins diet?
  • There are less fruits and vegetables in the diet.
  • Can this diet lead to heart diseases.
  • There are many dairy products in the diet.
  • None of the above.
7. In a low fat diet what is it that you can overlook?
  • Pasta
  • Cookies
  • Whole wheat bread
  • None of the above
8. How many servings of fruit you should eat?
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 0
9. How many servings of vegetables you should eat?
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 0
10. How many servings of milk and dairy products you should have?
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2-3
  • 4 or more

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Green Weight Loss


Have you ever heard of Green weight loss? It was seen that a man can lose upto 70 pounds if he uses public transport. Most of the time people like to drive their own vehicles to the work station rather than going via public transport as it is much easier. Last year there was a series of incidents, which resulted in a short supply of fuel for the cars. Did you know that people actually paid $3-4 for waiting in their cars at the jams? So many people decided to leave their cars and opt for the public transport.

This practice yielded in losing upto 70 pounds of weight and an yearly saving of thousands of dollars. Additionally the people who adopted this policy, tried eating healthy food to keep fit. You can add lots of vegetables that can act as anti-oxidants which even enhance your immune system.

You don't have to worry anymore about the car insurance! Other eco-friendly ways of weight loss include exercising by seeing video podcasts rather than the DVDs. there are loads of yoga, pilates, bootcamp and other fitness exercises on the iTunes.

How about choosing muscles over the motor. This way you can use your body by mopping the floors to acting like washing machines. It might be tiring but it is definitely a green way to stay fit.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

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Monday, September 14, 2009

How to Quickly Lose Weight





In case you want to achieve fast weight loss from the best methods, then there are many ways by which you can do it. Here I am going to discuss a few methods which are vegetarian.

  1. Cabbage soup: Cabbage soup is great for people who want to achive fast weight loss. But consuming so much cabbage all the time can become irritable. So you can try alternating it with tomato soup also.
  2. Lemonade: This is a great diet plan if you want fast weight loss. It is not as smelly as the cabbage diet. However, it should not be used for a very long time. Researches indicate that it can affect your mood swings. 
  3. Fasting: Often people love to fast to get fast weight loss results. But fasting is not a permanent solution and your body regains the same weight as soon as you leave fasting. The theory is little complicated. basically your body reaches a plateau once it burns too many calories after days of fasting and refuses to burn any more calories because then it wants to conserve energy.
  4. Exercising: Exercising is the best fast weight loss method. But if it is accompanied with a great vegetarian diet, the results will be better. 
One other method of sheding weight quickly is by a method called calorie shifting. In this different types of foods are used to trick the body's metabolic activity. You can achive good results in a short duration.

Yoga Asana For Weight Loss For People Affected With Arthritis

The researches have shown that yoga asanas can reduce the arthritic pain to a significant level. people who suffer from arthritis find it difficult to move at all. Thus at times they opt for a sedantary lifestyle. But this is not the answer to the problem. Therefore the doctors advice their patients to go for low impact exercises like the yoga asanas so as to improve their daily movement. However before initializing the exercises, you have to remember certain points:

1. Do not hurry up and start exercising at an enhanced rate. Just be patient.
2. Do not exercise so much that it goes past your pain.
3. Graduate to a higher level of exercises at a slow pace.
4. While exercising, never try to force the joint that is having arthritic pain. This may create further damage.
5. Only try to do those asanas with which you are comfortable.
6. Yoga and competition do not go hand in hand. So if you cannot kneel due to an arthritic pain, do not go over the limit. Just accept your problem and opt for those exercises which do not include knee movement.

Some of the best exercises for arthritis weight loss include leg raises, shoulder stretches and neck movement. Some of the best asanas include Trikoasana or the triangle pose, Urdvha Mukha Svansana or the upward facing dog and Adho Mukha Svansana or the downward facing dog asana. Yet another great asana is the Navasana or the boat asana.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Factors To Consider For Choosing Diet Pills

The five Factors that you have to consider while choosing the diet pills are:

1. The metabolism boosting ability: it is good if you look for those pills which increase the metabolic activity of the body. Choose the diet pill which contains alpha lipoic acid, green tea extracts and L-Canitine. These ingredients are effective in promoting weight loss by increasing your body’s metabolic rate. Additionally they are clinically proven.

2. The appetite suppressants: You should opt for those diet pills which will effectively suppress your diet. This does not mean that you have to skip the meals. However, you will be eating less amount of food while having the same number of meals. Did you know that obesity is typically seen in those people who love to take in-between meals? This activity also initiates the bad habit of excessive calorie intake.

3. The calorie stopper: Since we are obese only because we take more number of calories, choose those weight loss pills which have ingredients or a formula which will actually stop the entrance of calories in your body.

4. The metabolic enhancers: The lipotropic elements help in ridding the body of the fats. They act efficiently and remove the layers of fats.

5. The water retention breaker: have you heard of the diet pills which contain diuretics? These prevent retention of water within the body especially when you are dieting.

Weight Loss Pills for Men

With the recent fad of diet pills which promote weight loss, people are going mad over those lucrative advertisements which most of the manufacturers make and claim that their products will easily melt those fats away. According to an estimation, approximately 58% of the world population will become fat by the year 2030. No wonder that these drugs are reaping millions of money across the world.

In reality, diet pills have helped many people shed those extra pounds. The diet pills contain some substances which increase the metabolic activity of the body thereby initiating weight loss. Additionally these diet pills suppress your diet. But with a plethora of these floating in the market, you will definitely get confused and chances are you will buy something wrong.

But there are a few factors you have to take into consideration when you choose a diet pill so that they are not only effective, they are safe to use. Here is a list of 5 such factors:

1. look at the metabolism boosting ability.
2. See what appetite suppressants are present.
3. Check the calorie stopper
4. What are the metabolic enhancers present in the pill?
5. See the water retention breaker

Thursday, September 10, 2009

How To Play Safe On Weight Loss?


Weight loss is an extremely important subject and we as humans especially are very impatient. We want our bodies to lose weight almost instantly. Now we do know what it takes to achieve that perfect slim figure but then we want an alternative that is faster and EASIER! It is for this reason that the diet industry is booming. Did you know that almost 90-95% dieters regain their weight back? However, this does not falter their ambitions and they are on a lookout for yet another better, faster and safer diet program. There are numerous eating programs floating around the internet but they have all faded in importance. The newest of the entire lot are the diet pills. 

There are a few diet pills available in the market, however they are prescribed. These diet pills suppress the appetite and have to be taken under supervision. So, some companies have now come up with over-the-counter diet pills. The newest in the market is called Alli - a pill that was in the Irish shelves. Also known as Orlistat, it helps in absorbing fat. However, it can cause adverse reaction if you do not change your diet or lifestyle. Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, this diet pill is used by approximately 50,000 Irish ever since it debuted in the market.

The pill is available to those whose BMI is more than 28. It promises to lose at least 50% more weight than what you were doing individually. But Alli got a few setbacks when the Medical Board in Ireland recieved 6 cases of adverse reports and FDA recieved 32 reports on liver damage.

However, Alli is standing firm on its grounds and says that if people stick to the diet plan, they will less chances to suffer.

So, amidst this whole confusion, how about going herbal?

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

10 Tips on Vegetarian Weight Loss - Vegan diet


Vegan Tip 1: Just throw away that junk food and white sugar. Try to leave the meat too

Vegan Tip 2: How about joining a support group? It will keep you motivated. Also you can find vegetarians who can guide you with their regime.

Vegan Tip 3: Contact the local bodies or nutritionist who can send you free vegetarian starter packs.

Vegan Tip 4: Try out vegetarian recipes supplementing for the meat. For example try out a veggie burger, tofu instead of pork in green curry, and vegetable pies.

Vegan Tip 5: Consume less milk and dairy products and less of red meat. You don’t have to give up eating meat. Just eat lean meat like fish. Supplement with more vegetables whenever you feel hungry.

Vegan Tip 6: Try consuming organic vegetables - ones which are grown in farms which do not use pesticides. Have more of whole grain breads, beans, rice, nuts and cereals.

Vegan Tip 7: Don’t worry so much about protein. An average human body only needs 8% of dietary protein. Did you know that that amount of protein can be found in an orange?

Vegan Tip 8: Do regular exercises and take plenty of water. Your body will feel a lot healthier and better.

Vegan Tip 9: Try to see if you have a local vegan community.

Vegan Tip 10: Last but not the least – remove stress!

Vegetarian Weight Loss


Did you know that according to the experts even though the obesity is skyrocketing in the general population, it stands at 0-6% in the vegetarians? Additionally the body weight of the vegetarians is almost 3-20% lower than that of the meat eaters. Both the vegetarian and vegan diets were put to study by the researchers and it was found that a vegan regime can lower as much as 1 pound per week. However during that week it is not necessary to go for additional exercises. Thus even if you eat food that is high in fiber content such as fruits and vegetables and whole grains, you will have a healthy body weight with no hunger pangs.

Further delving into the theory the researchers found that a vegan diet can burn more calories after you have taken the meals. This alternatively means that the food that is plant based is used more effectively by the body as its fuel. The fact is that the insulin sensitivity increases which allows the nutrients to swiftly enter the cells, which then converted into heat (energy) instead of getting converted into fats.


Thus meat eaters who switch over to the plant based diet put on less weight than the ones who continue eating it.

Tips on Exercises to lose weight


In the previous section I told which exercises you should do in order to lose weight fast. These exercises not only provide a sustained effect on your body, they can also be maintained for a long time. You should perform exercises that are gradable. The exercises should have an option in which your can add further resistance. This is because as muscles need resistance to grow, even our cardio respiratory system requires resistance so that it is pulled out of its comfortable zone and produce great effects. The treadmills, bicycles and the step aerobic exercises are some of the best grading exercises. As the time passes, you will be able to perform them better.

However, you must avoid sports like golf, football and basketball. Actually these sports do not provide a sustained effect and greatly reduce the consequences. But you can push them in the secondary basket if you don’t feel like exercising today. Remember to be consistent in your regime.

What is an aerobic exercise? It is an activity that increases the heart rate in the target zone while maintaining it for at least 20 more minutes. The formula is:

220 – Your age = maximum heart rate

Target zone = 70 or 80%

Thus if you are 35 years of age, then:

220 – 35 = 185 beats per minute (should be your maximum heart rate)

So the target zone becomes = between 70-80% of 185

Target zone = 130 to 150 beats per min

Fast Weight Loss Exercises and Tips


The best weight loss exercises are the aerobic exercises. As a matter of fact the cardio exercises are the secret to lose weight. Did you know that cardio exercises are the only proven exercises which burn calories at a sustainable rate? If you want to see results, you must work out for at least 2-4 weeks.

Firstly lower the amount of calories intake. And then increase the amount of calories your are burning. Thus when you are dieting without exercising, you actually fail. High intensity aerobics are the best way if you want to lose weight. You can set duration of 30-45 minutes daily for this regime. A continuous effort is necessary. In the beginning a 20 minute regime is fair enough. Some people find it difficult to work out on all days. So a 3 day regime is good for them. Remember the best time to perform cardio exercises is morning. This is because your carbohydrates are at a low this time.

But which exercises are best so as to achieve maximum results? Jogging, Stair climbing, cycling, brisk walking, treadmill exercises, ski machines, elliptical exercises are the best cardio exercises.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Weight Loss After Pregnancy

How much does an average woman gains during her pregnancy? Well, approximately 25 pounds! However, once the child birth has taken place, 14 pounds are lost. This means that the new moms still have approximately 11 pounds to lose. Some women are of the opinion that once they leave the hospital, the baby fat will not leave them in entirety although it may reduce a bit. But this is a wrong notion and your weight can be reduced during post partum period. The medical experts recommend some easy exercises and easy weight loss programs. But they do say not to diet for at least 3 months after the baby’s birth. In case you want weight loss after that you can combine a diet that has low fats with moderate level of exercises. It is not right to expect immediate results. And it may take approximately 9-10 months before you get back in your same denim. You must lose weight slowly as your body also needs to recover after childbirth.

Did you know that breastfeeding actually results in weight loss? This is because the hormones which are released when your are feeding, actually reduce the size of your uterus and try to bring it back to the normal size. Though for an enhanced result you have to mingle a good diet and moderate exercise plans. During the time you are breastfeeding you must consume at least 1800 calories to keep you and your baby healthy. The most important part of the entire phase is that you must steer away from the fast food. Highly nutritious food is more necessary than high calorific food.

Friday, September 4, 2009

What is BMI?


What is BMI?
BMI is commonly known as Body Mass Index. It is number that is calculated from the body weight and height and correlates to the %age of your total weight that is in the form of fats rather than the muscles bones or organs. So in short, if your BMI is high, then you have a higher percentage of fats in your body.

Average BMI
A BMI that is less than 20 means that you are underweight, while a BMI that is between 20 and 25 means you are a healthy person while if your BMI is more than 25 you are overweight! A BMI of 35+ is considered to be obese.

Factors Influencing BMI

There are various charts and calculators to determine your BMI. They are found on many websites. However, these are rough translations to your fat percentage as there are various factors which influence your true BMI. For example if your muscle mass is more, then your fats are less. Therefore a muscular person will have less BMI even though he weighs more or weighs exactly like a person who doesn’t have so many muscles. This situation will require special equipment like an immersion tank to calculate body mass index. That is why two people having the same weight will not float because fat is much more buoyant than the muscles.


Now, women tend to have more fats than men. Thus their %age body fat will be higher even though it will not be reflected in the BMI necessarily. Low body fat might be an unhealthy condition. In case your body doesn’t have too many fats, it will start consuming muscle mass to keep running. Therefore it is said that the athletes who try to overdo their exercises often end up losing strength rather gaining it.

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Basics of Gastric Banding

Gastric Banding or sometimes referred to as gastric band is a surgical way of reduction of stomach volume. It is performed via two types of procedures – gastric bypass or gastric banding. There are pros and cons of the surgical methods. While gastric banding is a reversible process, gastric bypass helps in achieving the results faster in weight loss.


The stomach reduces by almost 30 ml after both the surgeries. After the surgery the patient must reduce his or her food intake and remember to chew the food thoroughly rather than gulping it down.

But how is the surgery performed?

In the gastric bypass surgery the surgeons create a new stomach and at the same time connect it to your small intestine. In Gastric Banding the surgeons put a silicon band around the upper part of your stomach. This in turn creates a small reservoir and a passage that leads in a restricted manner to the lower stomach. Usually it takes two hours to perform this surgery.

What is techno behind it?

Most of the time doctors use laparoscopic technology for the gastric bypass procedure. In this the surgeons do not make incision on your stomach. They perform the surgery by employing a few video cameras and small incisions on your body. This is less painful and very cosmetic.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Is Growing Tall Related to Weight-loss?

How to Grow Tall and Reduce Weight? Often people ask me about the relationship between growing tall and weight loss. There are many misconceptions about this issue. So let me unfold the first misconception! If we reduce weight can we become taller even after 20-21 yrs. Well, definitely NO! Your body grows in length till the age of 18 and after that all you do is gain weight or age. However prior to 18 you can definitely help yourself and grow taller by sustained efforts.

One of the best ways to grow tall is to increase your HGH levels and reduce the weight. For all this you need to change your diet, sleep more and exercise. Even though it sounds easy many people do not follow the regime after 3 or 4 weeks.

What is an ideal diet in this case? It should include some proteins, minimal sugar and minimal fats. It is a proven fact that the fats and sugar (especially the white sugar) tends to prevent the secretion of HGH. Conversely the proteins help our bodies in giving it proper amino acids so that it builds new tissues and a lean muscle mass. HGH is a growth hormone that allows the bones of the children to grow into adult bones. However too much of HGH in adults mean thickening of the bones (not lengthening) and too little HGH in childhood means that a condition of dwarfism may occur.

Both insulin and obesity can decrease the levels of HGH in the body. People who are obese can have several health problems which are related to inflammation and hormonal imbalance only because their HGH is not high enough. Moreover as we age, our body tends to produce less and less HGH. This means that we have to take action and change our diet.

Effective Exercises to Lose Weight


A survey was conducted by the experts which, revealed that not all the exercises will make you lose weight. However, they pin-pointed 7 exercises that could really make the change. Thus incorporating these seven exercises in you work regime will bring about a significant change in your weight loss regime. This is what the experts opinionate:
1. One of the best and the most admired exercise is walking. It is very easy and builds your immune system and is a great cardio workout. However, people should choose to walk in the morning time as the oxygen levels are high which help in purifying the blood.
2. Interval training is yet another exercise that enhances your capacity to work out more and in turn helps in reducing weight.
3. The best strength exercise is the squats. This exercise works on your quadriceps, hamstrings and the gluteal muscles. Thus not only does it help in reducing weight, it also helps in building muscles.
4. Lunges are a bit difficult for a beginner. But this exercise helps the lower body and also improves the balance.
5. One of the most common exercises is the push-ups. Though a common one but did you what are its benefits? It strengthens chest, shoulders, triceps and the core muscles of the trunk.
6. How about some abdominal crunches? Popularly known as the ab crunches, these work on the abdominal muscles. They help in tightening the abdominal area while burning the fats deposited over there.
7. Bent over row exercise is extremely good for the upper back. The added advantage is that they help in strengthening the biceps too.

So in order to achieve maximum benefits, you must include the above mentioned exercises in your regular workout regime. Also eating a healthy diet that is loaded with nutrition is a must.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Top Weight Loss Pills Guide

If you are confused about the weight loss pills, then you are not the only one. There are various types of pills avaiable in the market and people often feel that they are not safe.

Some facts about these pills:
1. There are certain weight loss pills that are safe, effective and affordable.
2. Natural weight loss pills are becoming more popular.
3. The prescribed ones do have certain side effects.

People living in the Indian Sub-continent practice Ayurveda. Ayurvedic medicines are known to treat the cases of obesity since the ancient times.

Acai Berry is getting the maximum popularity these days due to its celebrity popularity. Ever since it appeared on Oprah Winfrey show, it has become a trend with the obese people. Acai is known to cleanse your body and boosts the energy systems. According to the experts acai (a-sigh) helps in combating with fatigue and ageing process. It further aids in reducing the water weight and firming up the mid-section.

Best weight Loss Diets For Vegetarians

Just like any other diet plan, the best vegetarian weight loss diet entails a BALANCED meal plan. when your body is healthy, it is easiest to lose weight. Mentioned below are different serving suggestions for 3 types of calorie requirement:

Type of Food
1200 Calories: Grains 5 servings, Vegetables 3 servings, Fruits 2 servings, Dairy products and milk 2 servings, Dry beans, nuts, eggs 5 oz

1500 Calories: Grains 6 servings, Vegetables 3 servings, Fruits 3 servings, Dairy products and milk 2-3 servings, Dry beans, nuts, eggs 6 oz 

1800 Calorie: Grains 8 servings,Vegetables 5 servings, Fruits 4 servings, Dairy products and milk 2-3 servings, Dry beans, nuts, eggs 7 oz
The important factor here is that whatever diet plan you choose, diet nutrition is the most important. Choose from a different variety of food like fruits, legumes, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Unrefined foods intake should be minimized and any food that contains high sugar and high fat translates into weight gain!

Limit the intake of cheese and other dairy products that have high fat content as they have a high content of saturated fats. Remember that the vegans should include lots of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in case they have limited exposure to sun.

With a 1200 calories diet chart ensure that you are taking lots of supplemental nutrition as it will not suffice your body's nutritional aspect.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Atkins Diet


Have you ever heard of atkins diet? Atkins diet is a powerful nutritional plan that helps in weight loss. It actually tells you how by eating right food you can reduce weight. It is an easy program that was made by keeping you in mind and is divided into 4 phases. What is the theory? Let’s delve…

When you eat excess of carbohydrates, your body burns some of them while stores the rest of them. So if you eat less of carbohydrates, your body will burn all of them and also some of the fats to get its primary fuel. With Atkins diet you can reduce upto 15 pounds in just the initial 14 days! However, you have to stay active. This means don’t quit playing tennis or basketball, or don’t stop working in your garden. Rather direct your regime to a more moderate physical activity level.

With atkins diet you can enjoy those delicious meals, in between snacks and also go to your favorite restaurants. Yet another benefit is that you will stay away from problems like cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and diabetes. The main course consists of Asian Vegetable Bowls and noodles, asparagus, mushrooms, walnuts, peas, baked tuna, baked cheddar etc. the beverages include Iced tea, lemonade, Pia colada, Rasberry Frappe etc. Basically there is a lot of choice to select from once you opt for the Atkins Diet.

Weight Loss For Sports People

There are so many dieticians and gurus on the internet who love to give boring tips about sports nutrition. So make it interesting! Good nutrition is the best way to improve the performance of an athlete whether you are just a beginner or a seasoned athlete who is contending professionally.


Athletes often skip meals in order to stay agile. However, this is not advised as low blood pressure may set it. So how about eating 4-5 meals per day? Eating breakfasts regularly will help you combat the much needed energy for the morning warm-up activities. Also eating raw fruits and vegetables help. Therefore try to eat all those that are in your crayon box especially the green and the red ones. Most of the dieticians’ advice not to eat highly processed foods. But this is not really true. You should avoid eating them. If you want, an extra helping of that yummy desert, just this time, won’t kill your efficiency. But seriously there should be lots of proteins present in your breakfast. This will thwart any insulin fluctuations in your body that may occur due to speedy digestion of glucose in your blood. Design a colorful diet that comprises of all the essential elements in order to boost the immune system.


It is important to note that post workout you must get your secret to energy. A protein shake or carbohydrates will provide the primary fuel needed by your body. Finally never forget drinking at least 8 glasses of water. After all you have to look good and be athletic at the same time!

Reducing Diabetes and weight related risks Through Exercise

The word “exercise” makes many people scurry away in absolute fear, but the truth is, exercise is not just about jogging ten miles a day or laboring at the gym for hours. In fact, exercise can be as simple as washing the dishes by hand instead of putting them in the dishwasher. That's not so hard to do, is it? While exercise is important for everyone, extra attention to physical activity must be paid by diabetes patients. Any exercise for diabetics can benefit even the most ailing patient, so it's vital to talk to your doctor and plan out a daily exercise routine.


An exercise routine does not need to be a test of endurance, but rather a simple plan based on what you usually do. If you are a person who loves gardening, then you already get some exercise with all that bending and digging. Likewise, the type of exercise for diabetics recommended to you by your doctor will be based on your daily activities. Instead of sun bathing beside the pool, jump in and do two laps. Rearrange your household, one room per day, and notice the difference you feel. Every little physical movement and stretch you make counts as exercise.


Are you a typically inactive person, who has never bothered to exercise? If so, then you will need to be mentally prepared to take that first step towards a healthier you. Whether you need to find a suitable exercise for diabetics or simply become healthier, you first need to realize that whatever limitations you believe you have are surmountable. If you don't have 30 minutes a day to spare for exercising, do 10 minutes instead. Too tired after work? Do your routine in the morning, just after waking up. If your knees hurt from walking or jogging, try swimming or chair exercises. Remember, where there's a will, there's a way.


Diabetes is a lifelong condition and if you have it, you must exercise to help keep your blood glucose level under control. When you exercise, your blood glucose decreases. This helps doctors treat diabetes through a more natural method. While exercise for diabetics is important, it's also crucial to monitor blood glucose levels during and after exercises. If the level reduces drastically, you must stop and rest for awhile. Having a small snack will help reduce the effects.


What are the most commonly recommended types of exercise for diabetics? First, there's aerobics, which raises your heart rate, gives your muscles a workout and makes you breath harder. Brisk walking, swimming, low-impact aerobics lessons, tennis, dancing and cycling are all popular aerobic exercises. Strength training is also necessary if you are constantly on the move, because it builds muscles and burns more calories, making it easier for you complete daily chores efficiently.

Flexibility exercises, which means you have to do some stretching, will help keep joints supple and reduce injury risks while doing more strenuous exercises. In general, exercise for diabetics are about any type of movement, which will help keep diabetes at bay in the long term.

Even if daily exercises are out of the question, you can still make sure you are physically active by walking to the grocery instead of driving or climbing the stairs instead of taking the lift. Don't let your daily exercise for diabetics become a chore. Make it fun, add variety once in awhile, try different exercise routines and you will be happy, healthy and energized.

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