Showing posts with label Fat loss tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fat loss tips. Show all posts
1.10.09
Alternative Weight Loss Therapy for Chinese
Some Chinese have found an easier way to lose weight than the normal methods of diet and exercize. A recent study says obesity levels are rising fast in the country of 1.3 billion people, with more than a quarter of the adult population overweight or obese.
Dr. Zhao Jizhong owns a clinic, which employs massage and acupuncture for weight loss. He says that while massage and acupuncture don't make fat miraculously disappear, they cause weight loss indirectly.
"The main reason for us to develop such therapies is to promote blood circulation. It suppresses the sense of hunger, and promotes the resistance of insulin. The fat then gets digested out of the system.”
Song Yonghong, a weight loss patient said "Out of all weight losing methods, this is the most relaxed and the easiest way. You will feel more energetic even without injections and medicine. I have decided to adopt this wonderful weight loss therapy for the rest of my life."
According to Dr. Zhao, patients tend to lose between five to 10 pounds in 12 massage sessions.
5.5.09
Triglycerides Too High?
Triglycerides are the form in which fat moves through the bloodstream to your body's tissues. Whenever your LDL ("bad") cholesterol is measured, triglycerides are checked, too. Levels lower than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered normal and levels above 200 mg/dL are considered too high. However, those parameters may be changing in light of recent research on cardiovascular health. Desired normal levels may be as low as 100 mg/dl.
High triglyceride levels can be genetic, and may be related to obesity or untreated diabetes, but dietary influences are strong. Carbohydrates in the diet are the main factor affecting their levels in the blood, especially quick-digesting (high glycemic load) carbs. In many people, these foods elevate insulin levels, and insulin affects triglyceride synthesis and the storage of fat. High triglyceride levels usually accompany low HDL (good) cholesterol and often travel with tendencies toward high blood pressure and central (abdominal) obesity. These are the markers of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, very common disorders that increase risks of heart and adult-onset diabetes.
High triglyceride levels can be genetic, and may be related to obesity or untreated diabetes, but dietary influences are strong. Carbohydrates in the diet are the main factor affecting their levels in the blood, especially quick-digesting (high glycemic load) carbs. In many people, these foods elevate insulin levels, and insulin affects triglyceride synthesis and the storage of fat. High triglyceride levels usually accompany low HDL (good) cholesterol and often travel with tendencies toward high blood pressure and central (abdominal) obesity. These are the markers of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, very common disorders that increase risks of heart and adult-onset diabetes.
I recommend several lifestyle changes to help keep your serum triglyceride levels down in the desirable range. You will want to get regular exercise; lose weight if you're overweight; reduce the amount of saturated fats and trans fat in your diet; and cut back on alcohol, avoiding beer especially. (Even small amounts of alcohol can elevate triglyceride levels.) Also increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids by eating salmon, sardines, black cod, and herring on a regular basis. Or take a good fish oil supplement, as you are doing, 1-2 grams a day.
The conventional medical recommendation for a low-fat, high carbohydrate diet to lower triglycerides and bring down cholesterol is dead wrong in my opinion. Instead you want to be on a low carbohydrate diet, such as my anti-inflammatory diet. Familiarize yourself with the concept of glycemic load (http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm) and choose carbohydrate foods that rank low on that scale.
25.3.09
What You Can Do To Avoid Being Fat on the Inside
- Eat a diet low in saturated fat, and avoid artificial trans fats.
- Choose lean cuts of meat and poultry.
- Limit total fat intake, and choose unsaturated fats such as olive oil, walnuts, and flaxseeds.
- Eat fish at least twice a week.
- Choose whole grains, legumes, and plenty of colourful vegetables, preferably organic.
- Control portion sizes—two slices of bread, not the whole load.
- Drink plenty of water, at least 10-12 glasses per day.
- Get moving — walk, run, bike, chase the kids, swim — whatever you can live with.
18.3.09
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is what your body needs at rest to maintain normal bodily functions like beating of our heart, respiration, and the maintenance of body temperature at a thermostatic setting just under 100 deg, etc. All these mechanical and thermometric functions require a base level of energy. About 60-75% of energy is expended by the body at rest in such activities.
You use another 10% of calories to digest and metabolize food. 1-3 hours after meal, the nutrients in your bloodstream and the food your stomach and intestines produce heat in a process called the thermic effect of food. The amount of calories you burn varies with the type of food you eat. You burn more calories to breakdown a steak than a banana and very few calories are expanded in breaking down simple sugars.
The resting metabolism depends on age, physical condition, the amount of fat and muscle in your body. You had a very high metabolism at your birth. At mid thirties, metabolism slows by 3 to 5 % per decade. By age 55, you require 150 fewer calories per day than in your mid thirties. For that reason, you should cut back on calories or increase your activity level to burn more calories, otherwise you will store additional fat in your body resulting in increased weight.
The metabolic rate depends on sex, age, and amount of muscle. Younger persons have higher (faster) metabolism because of the increased activity of cells. Men generally have a 10-15% faster BMR than women because male body has greater percentage of lean muscle tissues. Exercise can increase your BMR.
Causes for Low Metabolism:-
1. Fasting.
2. A low calorie diet.
3. Snacking throughout the day on high sugared foods (candy, colas, cakes, gum).
4. Eating or drinking too much sugar containing foods.
5. Lack of physical activity.
6. Under active thyroid.
How to Increase (speed up) Metabolism?
1. To boost metabolism, do not skip any meals. Eat every 4-5 hours during the day. Starving will slow down your metabolism.
2. Exercise daily
3. Build your muscles. Do you Know: 1 pound of fat burns only 2 calories a day while 1 pound of muscle burns 50 calories a day !!! The more muscle you build, the faster your metabolism will be, and the more calories you will burn while at rest. When muscle mass decreases, the metabolic rate also drops.
4. Avoid alcohol, sugar, and fastings.
5. Drink 10-12 glasses of water daily.
6. Eat foods with high nutritional values.
You use another 10% of calories to digest and metabolize food. 1-3 hours after meal, the nutrients in your bloodstream and the food your stomach and intestines produce heat in a process called the thermic effect of food. The amount of calories you burn varies with the type of food you eat. You burn more calories to breakdown a steak than a banana and very few calories are expanded in breaking down simple sugars.
The resting metabolism depends on age, physical condition, the amount of fat and muscle in your body. You had a very high metabolism at your birth. At mid thirties, metabolism slows by 3 to 5 % per decade. By age 55, you require 150 fewer calories per day than in your mid thirties. For that reason, you should cut back on calories or increase your activity level to burn more calories, otherwise you will store additional fat in your body resulting in increased weight.
The metabolic rate depends on sex, age, and amount of muscle. Younger persons have higher (faster) metabolism because of the increased activity of cells. Men generally have a 10-15% faster BMR than women because male body has greater percentage of lean muscle tissues. Exercise can increase your BMR.
Causes for Low Metabolism:-
1. Fasting.
2. A low calorie diet.
3. Snacking throughout the day on high sugared foods (candy, colas, cakes, gum).
4. Eating or drinking too much sugar containing foods.
5. Lack of physical activity.
6. Under active thyroid.
How to Increase (speed up) Metabolism?
1. To boost metabolism, do not skip any meals. Eat every 4-5 hours during the day. Starving will slow down your metabolism.
2. Exercise daily
3. Build your muscles. Do you Know: 1 pound of fat burns only 2 calories a day while 1 pound of muscle burns 50 calories a day !!! The more muscle you build, the faster your metabolism will be, and the more calories you will burn while at rest. When muscle mass decreases, the metabolic rate also drops.
4. Avoid alcohol, sugar, and fastings.
5. Drink 10-12 glasses of water daily.
6. Eat foods with high nutritional values.
13.3.09
Why Weight Gain Over 40?
Weight gain over 40 is a regular occurrence. Due to menopause, most women gain weight. There are various reasons for weight gain at this stage. Slowdown in the metabolic rate due to aging is the main factor for obtaining that extra flab in their body.
Usually the stress levels of women over 40 are quite high. They have more responsibilities. Lack of physical activities at this age also causes weight gain. One should be extra cautious about the diet and lifestyle after 40. Due to aging, most women undergo hormonal imbalances, which further increases their chances to gain weight.
Weight gain over 40 can be prevented as well as reversed. In order to look younger than your age, you should have proper diets and exercises. A healthy lifestyle is very necessary to shed those extra pounds. In order to prevent weight gain, you should do regular cardio workouts such as running, swimming, hiking, and brisk walking. Brisk walking is the most preferred workout for women over 40. Alternate Weight training is also highly recommended in order to build lean muscle. These processes help your body to engender metabolism that consequently stimulates fat burning.
It is also extremely necessary for you to drink plenty of water - at least 10 to 12 glasses of water daily. A balanced diet with fruits, green colored vegetables and fist sized protein plus some little compound carbo will be highly recommended for those aiming for a younger and healthier looking after 40.
Usually the stress levels of women over 40 are quite high. They have more responsibilities. Lack of physical activities at this age also causes weight gain. One should be extra cautious about the diet and lifestyle after 40. Due to aging, most women undergo hormonal imbalances, which further increases their chances to gain weight.
Weight gain over 40 can be prevented as well as reversed. In order to look younger than your age, you should have proper diets and exercises. A healthy lifestyle is very necessary to shed those extra pounds. In order to prevent weight gain, you should do regular cardio workouts such as running, swimming, hiking, and brisk walking. Brisk walking is the most preferred workout for women over 40. Alternate Weight training is also highly recommended in order to build lean muscle. These processes help your body to engender metabolism that consequently stimulates fat burning.
It is also extremely necessary for you to drink plenty of water - at least 10 to 12 glasses of water daily. A balanced diet with fruits, green colored vegetables and fist sized protein plus some little compound carbo will be highly recommended for those aiming for a younger and healthier looking after 40.
28.2.09
Weight Loss - It's in Your Head
When you truly consider the weight-loss process, the battle waged is mostly in your mind. “Should I eat the corn muffin with butter or would it be better for me to have margarine or better yet, have jelly? What am I doing eating this muffin anyway? It's so caloric and filled with saturated fat. I'm such a pig. I have absolutely zero willpower.” It's no wonder you'll eat that muffin with the butter and jelly on top to quiet that negative self-talk.
See what a holistic nutritional coach advise us....
What you need more than a diet is a way to shift those negative self-defeating thoughts to more adaptive, positive self-statements. As with most things worth doing, this requires a bit of practice. First, become aware when you're using a negative statement, then determine what about that thought is faulty and finally, replace it with a self-defense response or coping thought. In the corn muffin example, instead of listening to “I'm such a pig” which clearly mislabels who you are, respond with “Pigs are animals and I am human. I don't have to be perfect.”
Many people cannot change their eating habits until they change their thoughts about food, eating and drinking. By shedding “distorted” thoughts and replacing them with productive ones, eating habits can be changed. It is possible to rid yourself from many self-critical thoughts, but like any ingrained habit, it takes vigor and vigilance to change. Here are some other thinking distortions to challenge:
Shoulds. Should statements are more about other people's values, not ones chosen by the person who wants to lose weight. Additionally, should statements reflect an attempt by the dieter to motivate herself without really believing in the value. Better to determine what works for you. “I will eat up to two Hershey kisses daily and thoroughly enjoy them.”
All-or-Nothing. This kind of reasoning is the foundation for perfectionism. An all-or-nothing individual views the world as black or white. Since there is no allowance for gray areas, the behavior is either perfect or a failure. “I've ruined my diet by eating all that pizza. I can't stay on a diet and I'll just always be fat.” Maybe the problem does not arise from the behavior… maybe the problem is with the diet that does not allow for pizza. “I do not want to give pizza up for the rest of my life, so what I need is a way to include pizza in my diet without feeling like a failure. Let me try having a salad (dressing on the side) before the pizza to take the edge off my hunger.”
Good Foods / Bad Foods. If the truth be told, foods do not misbehave. Foods are not good or bad. While it is true that some foods have more nutrients or are more fiber-dense than others, all foods can be enjoyed. How we think about food colors what we eat and how much we eat. If a food is labeled as bad (such as fries), then for many individuals that food is taboo. When one eventually succumbs to eating the forbidden, French fries, bingeing may result. Rather than continue with dichotomous thinking of good food/bad food, shift to allow space for all foods you like without judgement. Instead of “I ate those fries which are so bad for me” to “I really enjoyed that small portion of fries. They really satisfied me.”
Body Distortions. Rather than dwelling on how fat or thin you think your body is, it is extremely helpful to view your body in terms of what it can do for you. For example, when you look in the mirror, instead of zooming in on your stomach which “looks five months pregnant, although your last baby was nine years ago” tell yourself “my body has given life” or “my body enables me to go where I want to and allows me to have fun.”
The conversations that are going on inside your head cannot be stopped. However, what you can do is to be aware of negative self-talk and understand that it has little to do with actual reality. When you believe this, you can respond to the critical voice with a more objective, coping thought. Although negative thoughts may not be stopped entirely, they can be quieted by listening to your compassionate, caring voice. In much the same way you would sympathize and listen to a close friend, listen to yourself. Be your own best friend and chances are you'll have greater weight loss success.
See what a holistic nutritional coach advise us....
What you need more than a diet is a way to shift those negative self-defeating thoughts to more adaptive, positive self-statements. As with most things worth doing, this requires a bit of practice. First, become aware when you're using a negative statement, then determine what about that thought is faulty and finally, replace it with a self-defense response or coping thought. In the corn muffin example, instead of listening to “I'm such a pig” which clearly mislabels who you are, respond with “Pigs are animals and I am human. I don't have to be perfect.”
Many people cannot change their eating habits until they change their thoughts about food, eating and drinking. By shedding “distorted” thoughts and replacing them with productive ones, eating habits can be changed. It is possible to rid yourself from many self-critical thoughts, but like any ingrained habit, it takes vigor and vigilance to change. Here are some other thinking distortions to challenge:
Shoulds. Should statements are more about other people's values, not ones chosen by the person who wants to lose weight. Additionally, should statements reflect an attempt by the dieter to motivate herself without really believing in the value. Better to determine what works for you. “I will eat up to two Hershey kisses daily and thoroughly enjoy them.”
All-or-Nothing. This kind of reasoning is the foundation for perfectionism. An all-or-nothing individual views the world as black or white. Since there is no allowance for gray areas, the behavior is either perfect or a failure. “I've ruined my diet by eating all that pizza. I can't stay on a diet and I'll just always be fat.” Maybe the problem does not arise from the behavior… maybe the problem is with the diet that does not allow for pizza. “I do not want to give pizza up for the rest of my life, so what I need is a way to include pizza in my diet without feeling like a failure. Let me try having a salad (dressing on the side) before the pizza to take the edge off my hunger.”
Good Foods / Bad Foods. If the truth be told, foods do not misbehave. Foods are not good or bad. While it is true that some foods have more nutrients or are more fiber-dense than others, all foods can be enjoyed. How we think about food colors what we eat and how much we eat. If a food is labeled as bad (such as fries), then for many individuals that food is taboo. When one eventually succumbs to eating the forbidden, French fries, bingeing may result. Rather than continue with dichotomous thinking of good food/bad food, shift to allow space for all foods you like without judgement. Instead of “I ate those fries which are so bad for me” to “I really enjoyed that small portion of fries. They really satisfied me.”
Body Distortions. Rather than dwelling on how fat or thin you think your body is, it is extremely helpful to view your body in terms of what it can do for you. For example, when you look in the mirror, instead of zooming in on your stomach which “looks five months pregnant, although your last baby was nine years ago” tell yourself “my body has given life” or “my body enables me to go where I want to and allows me to have fun.”
The conversations that are going on inside your head cannot be stopped. However, what you can do is to be aware of negative self-talk and understand that it has little to do with actual reality. When you believe this, you can respond to the critical voice with a more objective, coping thought. Although negative thoughts may not be stopped entirely, they can be quieted by listening to your compassionate, caring voice. In much the same way you would sympathize and listen to a close friend, listen to yourself. Be your own best friend and chances are you'll have greater weight loss success.
24.2.09
How To Burn Fat Quickly
Burning fat quickly can be frustrating and difficult to achieve. However, it is possible, especially if you know exactly how to do it. If you want to burn fat quickly, keep reading this article, and you're sure to gain the insight needed to burn fat quickly and easily.
1) Proper Diet is very important if you want to burn fat quickly. In fact, nothing else is as important, which is why you should have a very close look at your diet before you try anything else. In order to burn fat quickly, ask yourself how many times per day you eat and how big your portion sizes are?
Most people eat far too much food at each meal. Either that, or they don't eat enough, and their body goes into starvation mode. If you want to, you should avoid both of those possibilities.
2) Multivitamins are a great way to ensure you are getting the vitamins you need. The healthier your body is, the better the chances that you'll burn fat.
If you're weight training, whey protein is a good investment. You can use it to make delicious shakes that can be used as a meal replacement in a pinch. You can mix it with water or low fat milk, and drink away right after an intense workout.
If you want to burn fat quickly, you have to combine good nutrition, exercise and superior supplementation to succeed. Think of it as a big chain. If one of the links is weak, the entire chain is useless. Without the proper vitamins, minerals, and detoxification, you may be halting your fat loss efforts before they even begin. Good luck!
12.2.09
"Magic" Mushrooms
A growing number of health-care experts say a particular mushroom - cordyceps is, well.....magic.
Why? Turns out, it has a unique ability to increase blood flow, thus boosting oxygen supplied to all our cells; clinical trials have already shown cordyceps has the power to improve everything from pulmonary and heart disease to arthritis and low libido. In ancient China, use of cordyceps sinensis was reserved exclusively for the Emperor's Palace. Researchers have also begun to test the mushroom's ability to trigger fat loss. Early results: Very promising! One study found that folks taking a cordyceps supplement lost 20% of their body weight in just 12 weeks – without dieting.
How it works? “Over time, tiny receptors in our bodies that regulate the blood-sugar hormone insulin can become clogged,” says Cordyceps Miracle author Paul Ling Tai, D.P.M. When that happens, we can't process carbohydrates properly, and they often get converted to fat instead of energy. “Cordyceps cleans the receptors out,” Tai explains. So you instantly begin storing less fat and generating extra energy. You move more, burn more calories and stop craving sugar to boost stamina. Blood sugar becomes steadier, further reducing cravings. “Plus, cordyceps creates a hormonal balance that keeps metabolism higher,” Tai adds.
No wonder a cordycps-based supplement regimen has helped his patients lose up to 40 pounds! Who are they safe for? "Anyone who isn't illergic to mushrooms," notes Tai. How much should I take? Tai recommended to take 300mg-1,150mg, depends on the body condition. Three times daily with meals.
2.2.09
Fats Facts
Of all the essential nutrients required for optimal health, fatty acids have not only been forgotten, they have been considered hazardous.
Health has somehow been equated with “low-fat”or “fat-free” for so long, to suggest that fats could be essential or even therapeutic is to risk credibility. Recommendations to view essential fatty acids in a similar fashion as essential vitamins and minerals will be combined with therapeutic protocols for conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease, skin conditions, diabetes, nerve related disorders, retinal disorders and more. A complete restoration of health cannot be accomplished until there is a restoration of fatty acid nutritional information among health care professionals and their patients.
So what are fats? Dietary fats come to us from a variety of sources, but primarily in the form of triglycerides. These fatty acids are then used as energy by our cells or modified into phospholipids to be used as cell or organelle membranes. Some fatty acids are used in lipoprotein molecules to shuttle cholesterol and fats to and from cells, and fats may also be stored for later use. While many debates are ongoing concerning the ideal level of fats in the overall diet, this review will focus only on the types of fats available in dietary or supplemental forms and how they either harm or benefit your health.
What's the difference between saturated fats & non-saturated fats? Saturated fats are harmful to body health and they are found in high amounts in things like butter, coconut oil, palm kernel oil and beef fat. Found primarily in vegetable oils, nut oils (almonds, walnut etc), and fish oils. It is in this category that both essential fatty acids are found.
EPA is an essential fatty acid. This essential fatty acid is an Omega 3 fat, which is found in cold water fish. EPA is highly unsaturated fat and these polyunsaturated fats play a very important role with the function of our bodies.
DHA is a building block of tissue in the brain and retina of the eye. It helps with forming neural transmitters, such as phosphatidylserine, which is important for brain function. DHA is found in the retina of the eye and taking DHA may be necessary for maintaining healthy levels of DHA for normal eye function.
Cardiovascular system - EPA and DHA are converted into hormone like substances called prostaglandins, and they regulate cell activity and healthy cardiovascular function.
Human growth and intellectual development - DHA plays a very important role during fetal development, early infancy, and old age. High concentrations of DHA are found in the brain and increases 300-500% in an infant's brain during the last trimester of pregnancy. Adding DHA to a pregnant mothers diet may be beneficial for the fetus's brain development.
Elderly people should also take EPA - DHA, because as we get older, our bodies form less DHA and EPA, which may cause less mental focus and cognitive function. Taking EPA - DHA may also help with mental abnormalities, such as Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
There are other benefits to taking EPA and DHA because it also plays as a source of energy, it insulates the body against heat loss, prevents skin from drying and flaking, and cushions tissues and organs.
Who should take EPA - DHA? Most people can benefit from taking EPA and DHA.
Health has somehow been equated with “low-fat”or “fat-free” for so long, to suggest that fats could be essential or even therapeutic is to risk credibility. Recommendations to view essential fatty acids in a similar fashion as essential vitamins and minerals will be combined with therapeutic protocols for conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease, skin conditions, diabetes, nerve related disorders, retinal disorders and more. A complete restoration of health cannot be accomplished until there is a restoration of fatty acid nutritional information among health care professionals and their patients.
So what are fats? Dietary fats come to us from a variety of sources, but primarily in the form of triglycerides. These fatty acids are then used as energy by our cells or modified into phospholipids to be used as cell or organelle membranes. Some fatty acids are used in lipoprotein molecules to shuttle cholesterol and fats to and from cells, and fats may also be stored for later use. While many debates are ongoing concerning the ideal level of fats in the overall diet, this review will focus only on the types of fats available in dietary or supplemental forms and how they either harm or benefit your health.
What's the difference between saturated fats & non-saturated fats? Saturated fats are harmful to body health and they are found in high amounts in things like butter, coconut oil, palm kernel oil and beef fat. Found primarily in vegetable oils, nut oils (almonds, walnut etc), and fish oils. It is in this category that both essential fatty acids are found.
EPA is an essential fatty acid. This essential fatty acid is an Omega 3 fat, which is found in cold water fish. EPA is highly unsaturated fat and these polyunsaturated fats play a very important role with the function of our bodies.
DHA is a building block of tissue in the brain and retina of the eye. It helps with forming neural transmitters, such as phosphatidylserine, which is important for brain function. DHA is found in the retina of the eye and taking DHA may be necessary for maintaining healthy levels of DHA for normal eye function.
Cardiovascular system - EPA and DHA are converted into hormone like substances called prostaglandins, and they regulate cell activity and healthy cardiovascular function.
Human growth and intellectual development - DHA plays a very important role during fetal development, early infancy, and old age. High concentrations of DHA are found in the brain and increases 300-500% in an infant's brain during the last trimester of pregnancy. Adding DHA to a pregnant mothers diet may be beneficial for the fetus's brain development.
Elderly people should also take EPA - DHA, because as we get older, our bodies form less DHA and EPA, which may cause less mental focus and cognitive function. Taking EPA - DHA may also help with mental abnormalities, such as Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
There are other benefits to taking EPA and DHA because it also plays as a source of energy, it insulates the body against heat loss, prevents skin from drying and flaking, and cushions tissues and organs.
Who should take EPA - DHA? Most people can benefit from taking EPA and DHA.
24.1.09
Metabolic Sydrome
It is not good enough to just fight fat, we need to go ONE STEP BEYOND helping those that have already had heart attacks, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. We need to recognize the SYMPTOMS BEFORE THEY APPEAR and show them why it is so important to take ACTION now.
You may want to learn more about METABOLIC SYNDROME. Read the enclosed information from JAMA (The Journal of American Medical Association).
METABOLIC SYDROME is a collection of unhealthy body measurements and abnormal lab test results that indicate a person risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and stroke. Individually, these measurements do not indicate anything serious (YET), but together they point to some POTENTIAL HIGH RISK ISSUES.
Please be familiar with the definition of the metabolic sydrome so that you can recognize them. IT WILL SAVE A LIFE! Remember, TRA is not JUST to help lose weight for beauty reasons, it is designed for LONG TERM HEALTH reasons. "Losing just 10% of excess body weight lowers blood pressure and improves insulin resistance."
TRA can help a person lose 10% of their body weight, 30% of their Visceral fat (internal organ fat) in just 90 days, FOR LIFE.
We're here to be a Force For Good, help others understand METABOLIC SYNDROME and be healthy for LIFE!
You may want to learn more about METABOLIC SYNDROME. Read the enclosed information from JAMA (The Journal of American Medical Association).
METABOLIC SYDROME is a collection of unhealthy body measurements and abnormal lab test results that indicate a person risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and stroke. Individually, these measurements do not indicate anything serious (YET), but together they point to some POTENTIAL HIGH RISK ISSUES.
Please be familiar with the definition of the metabolic sydrome so that you can recognize them. IT WILL SAVE A LIFE! Remember, TRA is not JUST to help lose weight for beauty reasons, it is designed for LONG TERM HEALTH reasons. "Losing just 10% of excess body weight lowers blood pressure and improves insulin resistance."
TRA can help a person lose 10% of their body weight, 30% of their Visceral fat (internal organ fat) in just 90 days, FOR LIFE.
We're here to be a Force For Good, help others understand METABOLIC SYNDROME and be healthy for LIFE!
21.1.09
The Right Approach
The Right Approach (TRA) is a system with sustainable four-pronged approach to losing weight the right way. The right way is a simple equation:
Calories intake < Calories consumed = Decrease in Body Fat
It is a simple concept, but its application can be very difficult for many people. By a proven combination of world-class supplements, nutrition, exercise and the right team, TRA provides the tools to consume fewer calories than you expend and makes it possible to finally live this equation.
To achieve your weight loss goals, you have to eat less but that doesn't mean you have to starve. Discover the TRA program today and discover the path to well being.
Calories intake < Calories consumed = Decrease in Body Fat
It is a simple concept, but its application can be very difficult for many people. By a proven combination of world-class supplements, nutrition, exercise and the right team, TRA provides the tools to consume fewer calories than you expend and makes it possible to finally live this equation.
To achieve your weight loss goals, you have to eat less but that doesn't mean you have to starve. Discover the TRA program today and discover the path to well being.
17.1.09
Visceral Fat
Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is simply ugly, is covering up their abs from being visible, and makes them self conscious about showing off their body.
However, what most people don't realize is that excess abdominal fat in particular, is not only ugly, but is also a dangerous risk factor to your health. Scientific research has clearly determined that although it is unhealthy in general to have excess body fat throughout your body, it is also particularly dangerous to have excess abdominal fat.
Why??
There are two types of fat that you have in your abdominal area. The first type that covers up your abs from being visible is called subcutaneous fat and lies directly beneath the skin and on top of the abdominal muscles.
The second type of fat that you have in your abdominal area is called visceral fat, and that lies deeper in the abdomen beneath your muscle and surrounding your organs. Visceral fat also plays a role in giving certain men that "beer belly" appearance where their abdomen protrudes excessively but at the same time, also feels sort of hard if you push on it.
Both subcutaneous fat and visceral fat in the abdominal area are serious health risk factors, but science has shown that having excessive visceral fat is even more dangerous than subcutaneous fat. Both of them greatly increase your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, various forms of cancer, and other degenerative diseases.
Part of the reason visceral fat is particularly dangerous is that it apparently releases more inflammatory molecules into your body on a consistent basis.
If you care about the quality of your life and your loved ones, reducing your abdominal fat should be one of your TOP priorities! There's just no way around it. Besides, a side effect of finally getting rid of all of that excessive ugly abdominal fat is that your stomach will flatten out, and if you lose enough stomach fat, you will be able to visibly see those sexy six pack abs that everyone wants.
However, what most people don't realize is that excess abdominal fat in particular, is not only ugly, but is also a dangerous risk factor to your health. Scientific research has clearly determined that although it is unhealthy in general to have excess body fat throughout your body, it is also particularly dangerous to have excess abdominal fat.
Why??
There are two types of fat that you have in your abdominal area. The first type that covers up your abs from being visible is called subcutaneous fat and lies directly beneath the skin and on top of the abdominal muscles.
The second type of fat that you have in your abdominal area is called visceral fat, and that lies deeper in the abdomen beneath your muscle and surrounding your organs. Visceral fat also plays a role in giving certain men that "beer belly" appearance where their abdomen protrudes excessively but at the same time, also feels sort of hard if you push on it.
Both subcutaneous fat and visceral fat in the abdominal area are serious health risk factors, but science has shown that having excessive visceral fat is even more dangerous than subcutaneous fat. Both of them greatly increase your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, various forms of cancer, and other degenerative diseases.
Part of the reason visceral fat is particularly dangerous is that it apparently releases more inflammatory molecules into your body on a consistent basis.
If you care about the quality of your life and your loved ones, reducing your abdominal fat should be one of your TOP priorities! There's just no way around it. Besides, a side effect of finally getting rid of all of that excessive ugly abdominal fat is that your stomach will flatten out, and if you lose enough stomach fat, you will be able to visibly see those sexy six pack abs that everyone wants.
8.1.09
Lose Twice the Weight by Tracking Your Food
You hear all the time that to lose weight, you should track what you eat. Well, a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that keeping a "food diary" may double your weight loss efforts.
Researchers from Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research kept tabs on 1,685 overweight and obese adults (men and women), whose average weight was 212 pounds. The researchers encouraged participants to adhere to a reduced-calorie, DASH eating plan and asked them record their daily food intake and exercise minutes.
After 20 weeks, the average weight loss was 13 pounds per person. But researchers discovered something else; the more participants recorded what they ate, the more weight they lost in the end. Participants who did not keep a food diary lost about 9 pounds over the course of the study, while those who recorded their food intake six or more days per week lost 18 pounds — twice as much as those who didn't track any food!
Researchers from Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research kept tabs on 1,685 overweight and obese adults (men and women), whose average weight was 212 pounds. The researchers encouraged participants to adhere to a reduced-calorie, DASH eating plan and asked them record their daily food intake and exercise minutes.
After 20 weeks, the average weight loss was 13 pounds per person. But researchers discovered something else; the more participants recorded what they ate, the more weight they lost in the end. Participants who did not keep a food diary lost about 9 pounds over the course of the study, while those who recorded their food intake six or more days per week lost 18 pounds — twice as much as those who didn't track any food!
So start to write your food diary today to double your fat loss result!
3.1.09
Secrets Of Starting Fat Loss Right
One important factor is you begin to have a healthy relationship with food.
Eat every 4 to 5 hours and have the normal 3 meals. Do not skip any one of them especially the breakfast. This is crucial to losing fat and keeping it off. Most overweight people tend to skip breakfast. They tell me they are not hungry in the morning and simply take a coffee and a biscuit. Well, duh... No kidding! They are not hungry because they ate 2/3 of their calories at night. They awake still feeling full.
I recommend eating a solid, filling breakfast within 30 minutes of waking up. This includes salad or stir fry (or steamed) veggies, some good complex carbs like whole wheat toast, oatmeal or high-fiber cereal. Along with a fist sized of protein like egg whites, chicken breast, fish or lean meat or soymilk. Stay away from deep-fried meats. Eating a good-sized breakfast is one big key to effective fat loss and keeps you energetic throughout the day.
NO refined carbs. That means no white bread, no cakes, no biscuits and no dessert.
Eating the majority of calories at night is one of the worst things you can do. Instead, try eating a solid breakfast, and then a small snack between meals. Some good examples of snacks include a small piece of fruit and different kinds of veggies like cucumber, carrots, baby corns, green/red/yellow pepper and celery. Chances are you will go to bed a little hungry but that's OK. You will live and you will be fine. When you wake up in the morning, you will be very hungry and look forward to your breakfast. Well, that's it -- the simple secrets and tricks that fit people follow. I follow this plan and it works - simply enjoy food and burn fat at the same time.
Eat every 4 to 5 hours and have the normal 3 meals. Do not skip any one of them especially the breakfast. This is crucial to losing fat and keeping it off. Most overweight people tend to skip breakfast. They tell me they are not hungry in the morning and simply take a coffee and a biscuit. Well, duh... No kidding! They are not hungry because they ate 2/3 of their calories at night. They awake still feeling full.
I recommend eating a solid, filling breakfast within 30 minutes of waking up. This includes salad or stir fry (or steamed) veggies, some good complex carbs like whole wheat toast, oatmeal or high-fiber cereal. Along with a fist sized of protein like egg whites, chicken breast, fish or lean meat or soymilk. Stay away from deep-fried meats. Eating a good-sized breakfast is one big key to effective fat loss and keeps you energetic throughout the day.
NO refined carbs. That means no white bread, no cakes, no biscuits and no dessert.
Eating the majority of calories at night is one of the worst things you can do. Instead, try eating a solid breakfast, and then a small snack between meals. Some good examples of snacks include a small piece of fruit and different kinds of veggies like cucumber, carrots, baby corns, green/red/yellow pepper and celery. Chances are you will go to bed a little hungry but that's OK. You will live and you will be fine. When you wake up in the morning, you will be very hungry and look forward to your breakfast. Well, that's it -- the simple secrets and tricks that fit people follow. I follow this plan and it works - simply enjoy food and burn fat at the same time.
1.1.09
Avoid Serious Mistakes In Fat Loss
"I Couldn't Believe It! I Lost Tons of Fat within 2 Days! And so can you!"
This statement sounds like a holy message to many. Who won't want to uphold their toned physique? Your unique physique has already lost in the cramming of fast foods and the long-term reprieve in front of the PCs. This advertisement definitely sounds more promising and convenient in this situation. But wait! You have to think a lot before you leap into these ever-promising weight loss advertisements. You will be ruining your health other than enhancing your appearance if you make those serious weight loss mistakes.
As per Medical definitions, "weight loss" is the reduction of total body weight which informally refers to an endeavor to look up fitness, health and appearance. . However, body weight is just a figure but what really risks our health is the body fat or more precisely the abdominal fat. So we should focus on the fat weight loss and that can be an attainable goal through healthy eating patterns, nutritional supplementation and regular exercise instead of taking drugs, liposuction or bariatric surgery.
The first and major mistake of the people who aspire to lose fat is the setting of unrealistic goals. They expect to lose tons of weight within one or two days as in the above advertisement. But it is important to realize that fat loss is a slow and steady process. Studies have proved that individuals, who rapidly lose their weight, gain it back at the same speed. It is safer and healthier to lose 2 to 3 pounds of fat weight per week. In that case it will be easy to maintain the fat weight and to reduce it again.
Anxiety is the side effect of weight loss for many people. They will compare their weight loss with who might have lost the weight considerably. There are other instances like the weight being static irrespective of the continuous efforts. The anxiety about not losing the weight will lead you to sleeplessness and further diseases. But there is no need to be anxious about these irrelevant factors. Everyone's body is different and the time to show the fat weight loss varies.
Another regular mistake made by people who try to lose fat is eating less. Many people will assume that the less you eat, the more you will lose the fat. But this habit in fact slow downs the metabolism of the person. The person who starves herself/himself to slim down will lack enough nutrients and calories in the body. As a result they come to a 'starvation mode'. An ironic impact of eating less is that you will tend to eat more than the usual routine. Since you are not having the regular food at the correct portion and correct time, you'll be liable to eat something or other at all instances. As a result, the body will gain weight instead of losing the weight. It is always advisable to develop a healthy eating habit in accordance with the instructions of a professional weight management consultant.
Exercise is a crucial factor to burn fat. The worst mistake some will make while taking exercise is to exercise hard from the beginning. Exercise must be started in a slow pace and with low impact. In the first week one can exercise for 10 to 15 minutes and can increase the time span regularly. One has to take the easy exercise steps in the starting, as the hard exercise will tire you easily. Walking is a very good exercise for all individuals - easy and free. As encouraged by the Department of Health, we should walk 10,000 steps every day.
Finally and more importantly, you must be optimistic about the result. Fat loss is an attainable goal. A good eating habit and regular exercise will definitely reduce your body fat. On the other hand a pessimistic attitude will pull down your efforts. You must not be too much obsessed with the scale. It is more vital to consider how you feel and how your clothes are fitting. It is desirable not to take any drugs or surgeries for fat loss as it may leave long lasting side effects.
Avoiding these casual mistakes will help you to stay away from many fat loss hazards.
PS. You must learn to face the ups and downs of fat loss. In any way, fat loss is not easy, but you can always do it!
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