P.O.R.N. Diets

I am coining this term as I feel some of the diets out there are so radical they need to be discussed in one place.

We here from our favorite celebrities daily and some of us live for this. We follow them on Twitter, talk about them on Bebo and MySpace or e mail each other about them especially when a new diet is talked about.

There have been some over the top radical diets in the past like the 'Air diet', not a very popular one for obvious reasons unlike the 'Chocolate' diet. Then there is the more main stream 'Atkins' diet or 'The Dash Diet' or even 'The South Beach Diet'. All have there plus and minus points and their advocates and nay sayers as well.

The trick when it comes to diets if there is a trick in selecting one would be to thoroughly research the topic. The mere fact that there literally are thousands of diets commercially available shown on television, billboards or even your local Chemist shop.

Here will be many, many articles pertaining to the topic of P.O.R.N. Diets circulating our media and your opinion on them is most welcome. Maybe you have been on one and would like to praise it or maybe warn others away from it. Whatever you may like to share, diet related, please do.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

TriSlim's guaranteed weight loss system or your money back!

By Collin James

TriSlim was the one diet supplement I found that used the right ingredients that helped me to lose weight - and lose it fast. My goal for the new year was to lose weight, like many other people I needed help. I am glad I found the free trial for TriSlim, even though I am a regular paying customer now.

There are three main ingredients used in TriSlim which make it a very strong and effective dietary supplement to use. A few of them I am sure you have heard of before, like Green Tea and Hoodia Gordnoii. There is a third ingredient used that is the key to keeping the weight off once you have lost it and it's called Chitosan.

When using TriSlim you will experience.

1. Kill your appetite from the start

2. Increase your bodies metabolism

3. Block unnecessary fat foods from settling in your body

The benefits of TriSlim are exactly what is needed to help people lose weight and keep it off. I have even read reports of people who have used TriSlim and lost 15 pounds in 15 days when combined with the free body cleanse you get with your free trial.

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Food Pyramid Weight Loss

By Leal Chaussidon

If you are selling weight loss items, make good use of the internet. You need good search engine ranking, hopefully page 1, so people will find you. You are hoping to get visits from "Best Way To Lose Fat", "Improper Dieting" and "Causes Of Weight Loss During Pregnancy" searches,

Although the hunter-gatherer diet included large quantities of animal protein, the wild game available to Stone Age humans was many times leaner and contained only a fraction of the saturated fat of modern-day livestock. Using evolution as tile ultimate reality check, it seems clear that the most logical approach to a robust homeostasis, a healthy heart, and a revved metabolism for a lean physique is to limit our consumption of saturated fat without compromising the quantity or quality of essential amino acids in our diet. This means adopting a meal plan that emphasizes animal protein from leaner sources like skim milk, wild game, skinless poultry, seafood, and meat trimmed of all visible fat.

Insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool and softens it. As a result, fecal matter moves easily through the colon, intestinal transit time is decreased, and less pressure is needed to expel stool at the end of the ride. A diet containing ample amounts of insoluble fiber diminishes the risk for a number of serious health concerns including constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and colon cancer.

Most hit a temporary weight plateau that would last between a week and two weeks during which their fat loss roughly matched their muscle gains. Some lost very little weight but many, many inches and, in doing so, completely transformed their body composition. There are no hard, fast rules.

Bench dips target triceps, deltoids, and pectorals. Bench dips eradicate upper arm jiggle. The primary benefits are upper body strength, stamina, and coordination.

Avoid sandwiches, pasta dishes, and fried items in favor of grilled and baked foods. Be sure the meal includes at least a fist's worth of protein. If you're ordering a salad as your entree, this usually means adding a side of grilled chicken breast or shrimp.

Unfortunately, many aspects of modern living can upset the delicate balance of intestinal flora in favor of harmful microbes. Fortunately, something as simple as including enough insoluble fiber in your diet can tip the balance back toward the good guys. The fermentation of dietary fiber by friendly bacteria produces a variety of short chain fatty acids that are the preferred fuel source for the cells of the large bowel.

On the contrary, studies indicate that people who eat nuts on a regular basis are far less likely to be overweight or hypertensive. In fact, people who eat a handful of nuts at least five times a week cut their risk for having a heart attack in half. Other research suggests that nuts improve cholesterol profiles, decrease cardiovascular risks, prevent cancer, keep your skin looking younger, and increase muscle retention for a leaner body composition. So, don't be afraid to go nuts for nuts.

How do these figures translate in terms of our health as a nation' Put simply, nearly two thirds of Americans are at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and arthritis as a direct result of their weight. Many of these same individuals will also encounter job discrimination and social rejection, suffer from low self-esteem and depression, and die prematurely.

Once again, we can ignore our genes, but our genes will not ignore us! Your body needs adequate amounts of carbohydrate in order to maintain a lean body composition. Carbohydrate restriction leads to glycogen depletion, which leads to ketosis.

You can have good success selling weight loss products online. You need to get people to find your site when they do certain searches. If you can get hits from people who search "Original Hollywood Celebrity Diet" and "Healthy Fast Food Diet" you should do well.

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American Diet

By Robert Varnum

A topic that is important to a lot of people is Healthy eating. Here are some healthier diet tips.

Americans need to start eating healthy diet food. The American people weigh more these days. People eat too much junk food and not enough vegetables and fruit. We Americans need to eat more vegetables and fruit. We need to incorporate a few very simple change in our eating habits.

The average American knows vegetables and fruit are very important to us for good nutrition for that reason most of us try to eat right. Studies have shown that if we eat more vegetables and fruit we will decrease our chances of getting heart disease, stroke or cancer.

Do not forget to eat all your colors because that will ensure you receive the proper number of minerals and vitamins. The deeper the color in vegetables and fruit means they have more nutrients in them.

A good thing about vegetables and fruit is that if we eat enough of them it will be good for our weight program. Many fruits and vegetables are full of water and fiber so when we eat them we get the felling of fullness faster. And some vegetables and fruit are low in calories. Making a habit of eating more vegetables and fruit will increase your appetite for them also. So when you increase the number of vegetables and fruit you are eating, you are substituting for the high calorie junk food that you used to eat, so that will decrease your over all calorie intake.

You can add extra vegetables and fruit to your favorite foods that already have them in them. First thing in the morning you could add extra fruit to your cereal or add more vegetables to an omelet. To meals that are loaded with pasta and rice you could add vegetables to them and also you could add more of your favorite vegetables to stir fry dishes and soups. As an alternative to high fat snacks you could purchase pre washed vegetables and fruit for your snacks.You would be more likely to eat healthy snacks if they were as available as the convenient junk food snacks.

At mealtime place vegetables and fruit on your plate and always make sure you keep fresh fruit at home. For work you could have a small bag of fruit with some yogurt for dipping or you could take some vegetables with low fat dip for your mid day snack. For snacking emergencies you could have some dried fruit in the drawer of your desk.

Some restaurants have healthy alternative menus. Change from ordering French fries to an order of sliced apples or you could order a bowl of fruit and order chicken wraps instead of a burger. Order a smoothie in place of ice cream for your healthy treat.

Eating more vegetables and fruit will make you healthier. So eat more vegetables and fruit in your daily eating plan and it will do wanders for your well being and will aid in loosing those unwanted pounds.

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Step by Step to Effective Weight Loss

By Elise Peters

It can be intimidating to follow a weight loss plan, but it is especially difficult if you strive for too much and set yourself goals that are impossible to attain. The many changes that you have to commit to and the restraint you will be mustering just to stick to a weight loss plan mean that the best way to do it is a step at a time.

For the majority of people conducting a weight loss program in abrupt big measures is not the correct approach. There are personalities and attitudes of people that have to be considered for the weight loss program to be successful. Some people would feel that the trade-off of impending self sacrifice might not fully warrant their expectations in following the weight loss program.

Pacing lifestyle changes and doing things at your own speed is the way to go. Taking the challenges of the program in small chunks is the only way for a weight loss program to be successful. In weight loss the long term result is more important. As long as you get to your goals, the length of time it takes you should not be so important - within reason of course.

This is a more conservative approach into imposing change. For the weight loss program to work the person following the program will definitely make a few lifestyle changes to both lose the weight, and to then keep it off. There is no point losing the weight only to gain it all back again in a matter of weeks.

Another issue among people wanting to lose weight is finding the motivation to see through the weight loss program. Mind-setting is just as important as goal setting. If working for a better physique and appearance is not enough motivation, then other concerns like having a healthier heart and winning the admiration of the people around you should provide the additional encouragement. You may even want to forego vanity at some point so that you wont lose focus of your set goals.

So how would you make those small changes that you would employ from day one? There is no real secret - take in less fat and burn more. First is how you eat. One way is to reduce weight is to reduce your food intake, or at least reduce your carbohydrate intake. If you cannot abruptly change your eating habits, at least reduce them until such time that you have made the significant reduction to maintain the weight you are targeting for. Usually though you can eat plenty of food as long as you maintain a healthy diet.

To assist further with your weight loss furnace you will need to incorporate some exercise into your life. You don't need to turn into an olympic athelete overnight. Start off gradually - perhaps just parking the car a bit further from work. Doing some rigorous housework or gardening on a regular basis might help you kill two birds with one stone. Or find a hobby to help you exercise - such as badminton for example.

It is important that when you decide on something, you clearly identify your goals and you are aware of the circumstances that need to be done to attain them. You should also be realistic in your goal setting so that you can feel satisfied when you finally reach them. The important thing is to stick to a weight loss program/weight maintenance program and not lose sight of the things that you want in your life.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

What Are The Basics Of The Zone Diet

By Ron C George

The Zone diet was originally created by a scientist named Barry Sears. It's planned as a permanent diet to be eaten throughout a person's life. It is considered a low carbohydrate diet, however is more based on balancing hormones and therefore does not restrict carbohydrates as much as other low carbohydrate diets such as the Atkins diet.

The basis of the zone diet is a ratio of calories from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats all of 40 to 30 to 30. Some nonscientific studies done by various television shows have shown that the diet can indeed produce reasonable weight-loss. In fact, many of these nonscientific studies show that people gain muscle mass while losing weight on the zone diet. People included in the studies said it was very easy to stick to the zone diet as compared to other low carbohydrate diets.

The zone in zone diet refers to a hormone balance in which insulin levels are perfect, glycogen levels are perfect, and thus the body releases various anti-inflammatory chemicals similar to aspirin but without side effects. In addition, claims Sears, the natural anti-inflammatory help with heart health. The zone diet also creates a state in which the body stops storing fat. If the body isn't storing fat, it's losing weight. Fatty acids such as omega 3 were later added in the form of supplements such as fish oil.

Sears told people who were on the zone diet to eat a piece of meat that would fit in their palm, just enough carbohydrates to avoid feeling weak, and as much non-starchy vegetables as they could stomach.

A man who once weighed 1200 pounds attributes amazing weight loss to the zone diet. He had tried every diet and even liposuction, but after 24 months on the zone diet he lost about 400 pounds. The man's current diet consists of 2000 calories broken up into six meals per day. It includes egg white omelets, fresh salads, chicken, fish, and other healthy foods mandated by the zone diet.

Exercise care when taking up the zone diet.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Lose Weight With Diets Delivered To Your Door

By Sarah Hanson

Diets delivered right to your door that are delicious, nutritious and freshly prepared? Sounds too good to be true, doesnt it? But The Pure Package does just that, and more.

The Pure Package has inspired the whole diet industry by offering a daily home delivery of their own gourmet delicious meals and snacks, that are tailored to your individual dietary needs and dietary health goals.

Jennifer Irvine, the founder of The Pure Package, started the business in her own kitchen in 2003. From these simple beginnings, the company has grown into an award winning business. The Pure Package hasnt lost its personal touch, though, and continues to help thousands of people eat healthy, balanced diets delivered to them by 6am each and every day.

No Fad Diets It doesn't matter what your diet goals may be, you can achieve your desired outcome with The Pure Package, without giving up taste or quality.

At The Pure Package, the award winning chefs and nutritionists can be trusted to provide you with tasty meals and snacks that are healthy as well as nutritious.

All of The Pure Package programmes are based on principles of the Perfectly Balanced Diet so that you are sure to receive just the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates and essential fats. No unhealthy fad diets!

How To Get Started You can get started with The Pure Package through the Internet or by giving them a quick call, and with the help and advice from the experts at the Pure Package, just choose which program is best suited to reach your weight goals. Simple!

Each morning by 6am, your meals and snacks for the entire day are delivered to your door in a recyclable temperature controlled bag. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are designed to eaten cold, dinners should be warmed.

At the end of each day, all you then have to do is leave the bag on your doorstep and it will be exchanged for another days diet before you awake in the morning.

The Pure Package literally takes all the work out of maintaining a healthy diet! No shopping for food, no counting calories or weighing portions, no cooking.

This new programme has taken convenience and healthy eating to a whole new level!

Earth Friendly and Ethical The Pure Package company is earth friendly and believes in: Ethical, humane treatment of animals... No artificial preservatives, colorings or additives... Carbon neutral delivery... 100% free-range chicken & eggs... Ethically sourced sustainable fish... No genetically modified foods... Perfectly balanced not based on a fad diet... Convenience with a conscience... 100% recyclable packaging... Balanced diet based on government recommendations

Something for Everyone The Pure Package has seven different programs of diets delivered:

Weight Loss... Healthy Eating... Training Support... Pre and Post Baby... Skin and Ageing... Energy... Detox and Cleanse

Each dietary programme is designed to fit your special needs or health goals. If you have special nutritional needs or food allergies, just let them know and your food will be adjusted accordingly. The Pure Package is a unique, innovative concept with delicious, healthy diets delivered right to your door daily! Give it a try, you may never shop for food or cook again!

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Monday, April 27, 2009

Usana Usanimals - Nutritious supplements for children

By Angela Giles

Marketed by the No.1 nutritional supplements provider, Usana Health Sciences, Usanimals are specially designed nutritional supplements for children. They consist of vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients for growing children in the age group of 13 months to 12 years. During this period, children require optimal nutrition to support their development.

Growth in a child is an intricate process of physiological and hormonal changes. It is not just growth in bones and muscles, although that is also crucial. During the period of one to twelve years, a child learns many physical actions like walking, running, jumping, and cycling. Some children also learn to play baseball or become adept at a musical instrument.

Young children have abundant energy. They play, run and jump throughout the day but are not tired an ounce. Their little bodies are a powerhouse of energy, sometimes producing more energy than what an adult requires, to support this frantic activity. They also need a constant supply of nutrients like vitamins and minerals for the body's nourishment and proper functioning of cells.

Unfortunately, a high percentage of the world's child population is bereft of adequate sustenance. As a result many suffer from physical and mental disorders caused due to malnutrition. This is because they do not receive the required quantity of nutrients from their diets. Key substances like calcium, vitamin B6, zinc and magnesium are not present in the diets of almost half the children in this age group. Even in advanced countries, children get used to fast food like french fries and burgers with a lot of cheese, which is nutritionally inferior to fresh vegetables and fruits.

Marketed by Usana Health Sciences, Usanimals are supplements that take care of the kids' daily requirements of essential nutrients. They contain large doses of vitamin C and vitamin E, which are required most by children below 12 years. Usanimals are derived from the family of Usana Essentials and are specifically designed for kids in this age-group.

Children love to eat Usanimals because they come in fun animal shapes and contain a natural sugar-free sweetener. It also contains a phytonutrient blend of blackberry, raspberry, cranberry and wild blueberry fruit powders which most children find tasty. They are provided in a chewable tablet form, which is easy for parents to administer.

Usana products have been consistently rated No.1 in studies that compared hundreds of nutritional products in Unites States and Canada. They are the most effective and safest nutritional supplements for young and growing children.

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Why a diet fails: 10 reasons

By Joshua Seth

How many times have you tried a new diet program with hopes of lose weight fast only to end up in frustration and failure? Did you know that over 90% of people actually gain weight within 6 months of dieting! Here are the top 10 reasons why:

1. Diets focus all your attention on food and eating, which is what you actually want to minimize in your mind. What you focus on expands so focusing on food is counterproductive when you want to lose weight.

2. Diets create stress and stress creates the need to eat.

3. Diets fail to address the real problems: your self-esteem and your reliance on food to change your emotions.

4. Dieting can result in mood swings and depression which make it harder to lose weight. Depression actually leads to weight gain.

5. Diets put you in starvation mode. When you severely restrict your food intake it signals your body that food is scarce. Your body is designed to protect you against the possibility starvation by storing fat when whenever food becomes unavailable.

6. Diets lower your metabolism. When you limit your caloric intake, your metabolism slows down and burns less calories. Dieting actually makes your body more efficient at conserving calories and storing them up as fat.

7. Diets judge their success by the number of pounds lost rather than by the true objectives: increased energy, feeling good about yourself, and looking good in your clothes again.

8. Diets are temporary. When you reach your goal weight on a diet you stop and return your your normal eating habits and the weight eventually comes back.

9. Diet sodas increase your appetite. They contain phosphoric acid which increase your appetite and leaches calcium from your bones. They may also contain aspartame which drains your energy, your strength, and your stamina.

10. Diets change your short term eating habits without changing your long term mindset about food. Your thoughts create your actions, so if you still have the same thoughts and feelings about food eventually you will return to the same eating behaviors. To create long term, permanent changes in your body you must first start with changes in your thinking.

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Hoodia Diet Pill Review: Hoodoba Pure Hoodia

By Reagan Miers

I was searching online for hoodia diet pills when I came across Hoodoba hoodia diet pills. Knowing how many of the manufacturers of hoodia supplements try to fool consumers into buying hoodia products that are not authentic, I immediately searched their site looking for C.I.T.E.S. certificates and lab test results. These are the two things that tell me whether a hoodia product is pure. Surprisingly, the Hoodoba had both! The pills are authentic!

The next step I took was to find out if the Hoodoba hoodia diet pills were packed full of other ingredients besides hoodia. A lot of companies will put other ingredients in their capsules along with their hoodia. I was surprised to see that Hoodoba only contained hoodia. It didn't have any additives, fillers or stimulants in their capsules. Very impressive!

I was really surprised to find that Hoodoba uses veggie capsules instead of gelatin capsules. This is good news to someone who has digestive problems and who doesn't want to bother with pulling apart gelatin capsules. Hoodoba uses veggie caps for all of their hoodia diet pills.

The only thing I personally didn't like about Hoodoba doesn't have anything to do with their product. It's their website. Yes, it's professional, but it's full of the normal hype you will see on hoodia diet pill websites. I really wish weight loss websites would start telling people that there is no magic pill. No matter what diet supplements are taken, long-term weight loss requires eating a sensible and healthy diet, and exercise.

Despite that one negative, I will report that Hoodoba hoodia diet pills are economically priced and consumers have a choice of purchasing 400mg or 750mg capsules. Either product will work. Yet, I feel that the better financial deal is the 750mg capsules. A bottle of these will last longer because individuals won't have to take as many.

Something that I found really impressive about Hoodoba is the company offers a money back guarantee to consumers if the hoodia doesn't work for them. There is a minority of people who find their bodies don't react to hoodia-no matter the brand or dosage. Hoodoba will refund your money on any unopened bottles within 30 days of purchase if hoodia doesn't work for you. Now that's customer service!

I couldn't find any negatives about the Hoodoba hoodia diet pills to report. The company prices their hoodia pills affordably, they are definitely authentic and powerful, and the 30 day money back guarantee should alleviate any fears about the product. I give it two thumbs up.

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Saturday, April 25, 2009

The Detox Diet Plan - A Quicker Look

By James

Many people ask questions in forums about the latest fad diets, even though they have already joined a weight loss programs. If you are also the one who runs after fad diets, I would like to ask you one plain question to you: why is it that you are searching for another diet plan? Aren't you pleased with your current weight loss program, and if not, why? Why is your existing diet plan not sufficient for you? Some of the possible reasons why you may not be able to lose weight are as under:

Medifast bases its plan on part control. Eating foods in the correct amounts can lead to less hunger, weight loss and keep you agile and fit every time. It's difficult for busy people to measure all of their food and count each calorie. Part control is where most people get messed up. Weight loss ceases when we estimate wrongly and eat more than the serving size. Weight loss is quicker with the Medifast diet program than other programs. People using the Medifast diet lose anywhere from two to five pounds or more every week. The every day caloric intake is much lower than most diets which accounts for the higher weight loss.

Remember that in order to lose weight all you require to do is eat healthy foods. Placing needless food restrictions on yourself will do you no good. Depriving yourself of your choice foods will compel you to start binge eating, and over time, you will gain far more weight than what you started with!

2. Do you hate counting calories? If you have ever counted calories, you will be in agreement with me that it is not only tedious and boring, but also extremely frustrating. Calorie counting at once makes the otherwise simple weight loss plan look a lot more complex, which in turn discourages you from achieving your weight loss goals. Consider for example, what will you do before visiting your favorite fast food restaurant? Would you plan your meal months or weeks in advance, or strive to figure out whether the foods that you are going to be served will contain more calorie than you are allowed to consume?

Exercise is not pushed with this plan because the low caloric intake helps the body to lose weight through regular activity. Exercise would advance your cardiovascular health and remove some illnesses as the weight drops however. Increased action also means that you will get hungry and it may be harder to stay full and happy with the few calories that you are eating. After you reach your weight loss purpose, a phase called transition teaches dieters how to add foods back in that they have not been eating since they started the plan. The phase emphasizes healthy whole grains, low fat milk and dairy products, and a lesser amount of fat. Pretty soon you will be capable to cook all of your meals for yourself instead of ordering the Medifast food.

Keep in mind that there is no scientific evidence that the detox diet plan successfully rid your body of toxins, and it has been shown to cause some uncomfortable side effects. So before you start such a radical change in your normal eating habits, talk to your doctor.

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Diets Delivered To Your Door!

By Rachael Evans

Diets delivered right to your door that are delicious, freshly prepared and nutritious, sounds almost unbelievable doesn't it? However, The Pure Package has developed something rather special.

The Pure Package have inspired the whole dieting industry by providing delicious meals and snacks on a daily basis, that are designed to meet your individual dietary needs and health goals.

Jennifer Irvine, the founder of The Pure Package, started the business in her own kitchen in 2003. From these simple beginnings, the company has grown into an award winning business. The Pure Package hasnt lost its personal touch, though, and continues to help thousands of people eat healthy, balanced diets delivered to them by 6am each and every day.

No Fad Diets It doesn't matter what your diet goals may be, you can achieve your desired outcome with The Pure Package, without giving up taste or quality.

The award winning team of experienced chefs, nutritionists and dietary workers can be counted on to provide you with meals and snacks that are healthy as well as tasty.

All of The Pure Package programs are based on principles of the Perfectly Balanced Diet so that you are sure to get just the right balance of carbohydrates, proteins and essential fats.

Getting Started After you have contacted The Pure Package, either through the Internet or by telephone, you then choose which program is best suited for your needs, based on the help and advice from the experts at the Pure Package.

Every morning by 6am, your meals and snacks for the whole day will be delivered to your door in a recyclable temperature controlled bag. Breakfast, lunch and snacks have been specifically planned for you to eat cold, dinners should be slightly heated.

At the end of each day, all you then have to do is leave the bag on your doorstep and it will be exchanged for another days diets delivered while youre sleeping.

The Pure Package literally takes all the work out of maintaining a healthy diet! No shopping for food, no counting calories or weighing portions, no cooking.

This new programme has taken convenience and healthy eating to a whole new level!

Earth Friendly and Ethical The Pure Package company is earth friendly and believes in: Carbon neutral delivery... No artificial preservatives, colorings or additives... Ethical, humane treatment of animals... 100% free-range chicken & eggs... Ethically sourced sustainable fish... No genetically modified foods... Perfectly balanced not based on a fad diet... Convenience with a conscience... 100% recyclable packaging... Balanced diet based on government recommendations

Something for Everyone The Pure Package offers seven different programs of diets delivered:

Weight Loss... Healthy Eating... Training Support... Pre and Post Baby... Skin and Ageing... Energy... Detox and Cleanse

Each dietary programme is designed to fit your special needs or health goals. If you have special nutritional needs or food allergies, just let them know and your food will be adjusted accordingly. The Pure Package is a unique, innovative concept with delicious, healthy diets delivered right to your door daily! Give it a try, you may never shop for food or cook again!

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Thursday, April 23, 2009

Diet pills are created to help you drop weight by supressing your appetite. Are you in need of some diet pills?

By Isabella J Glover

Diet pills come in many shapes and sizes and are designed to help you lose weight if you take them as a supplement as well as eating healthily. There are lots of different kinds of Diet pills so finding the ones that you need shouldn't be too hard but make sure you get the kind that are right for your body.

Remember that leading brands are more likely to be safe and also are more likely to work so keep this in mind when shopping for Diet pills. It can get confusing because there is so much information out there so make sure that you do some research before you buy anything.

The idea behind Diet pills is to help you lose weight faster and you use them alongside a calorie controlled diet. You shouldn't have too much of a problem finding Diet pills that are right for your needs because they are easy to find.

Buying Diet pills is easy; you can usually find them in both online and offline stores. Make sure you read the small print when you buy Diet pills because some come with a money back guarantee.

A lot of Diet pills tend to stop your body from processing fats in your diet and this is how you lose weight. Some Diet pills also suppress your appetite so you end up losing weight simply because you're eating less.

There are some Diet pills on today's market which can cause some pretty serious side effects so be careful. Weight loss pill side effects that are usually dangerous include stokes, heart problems and even anxiety attacks.

If you can you should always opt for the chemical free Diet pills because a lot of the side effects mentioned are usually because of chemicals in the ingredients. Dietrene, Hoodia and Phentermine seem to work very well for a lot of people but make sure you do some research before you just buy the best known brands.

You should find that Diet pills that are widely available usually start working pretty quickly so you should find your weight drops straight away. Listen to your body when you're taking Diet pills so that you can be sure they're right for you. Not all Diet pills work for everyone.

Large companies that use natural ingredients seem to be the best sellers on the Diet pills market and they are a great way to lose weight. Make sure you do a lot of research and if you find that the pills you have chosen aren't working then look for some other Diet pills that will work.

Overall, Diet pills are an easy way to lose weight and you shouldn't find it hard to find the pills that'll help you towards your goals. A lot of people don't think that Diet pills work but there is actually clinical test evidence that proves they do so what are you waiting for?

Diet pills are ideal for people who have been trying to lose weight for years and have had no success. Most of the leading brands show remarkable success rates so why not try some today?

What works for one person may not work for another so make sure you are aware of that before you get your hopes up. Diet pills used to be a bit of a taboo but these days they are widely available and have been proven to work.

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6 Easy Tips to Weight Loss Success

By Thong M. Dao

Do you want to lose fat? Have you tried different diets and failed consistently? If you answered yes to these questions, you are in good company. There are a lot of people who have been trying fat loss diets over the years and have failed. The reason they have not succeeded is that they used gimmicks and lose-weight-fast diets that do more damage than good. Here are some sensible things to keep in mind when you try to lose weight.

1. Drink plenty of water. Our body needs a lot of water so give in to water. Water is not just way to flush out toxin but if you have more water in your body you will generally feel healthier and fitter. This it self will discourage any tendency to gorge. The best thing about water is that it has no calories at all.

2. Start off your day with a fresh, clean glass of water. As soon as you get up in the morning, drink one down. This will help your body to get going because it won't be fighting through dehydration. Also, after you drink a glass of water you won't need to eat such a large breakfast. A glass of water wakes up all the digestive juices in your body and gets it well lubricated. You can always have your morning coffee or tea, but be sure to have a glass of water afterwards. Caffeine dehydrates you and you want to ward off dehydration.

3. Drink a glass of water before you sit down to eat. Water will naturally make you feel fuller so you don't have to eat as much food.

4. Have a glass of water whilst you eat too. Take a drink after every bite and you'll feel full more rapidly so you will be able to leave the table feeling satisfied without feeling swollen. Consuming water when you eat will also help your food to settle faster, which also helps you to feel full faster.

5. Do your best to stay away from soda. All sodas are sweetened with lots of sugar. The more you can cut out of your diet the better. Also, diet soda is still soda. It may not have as much sugar, but it has other chemicals and components that are not good for your body either. If you drink a soda, counteract it with a glass of water. Remember, caffeine dehydrates you as well. Decaffeinated sodas still have caffeine in small amounts as well and just as much sugar, so they are not much healthier either.

6. Include in your diet things that contain more water like tomatoes and watermelons. These things contain 90 to 95% water so that there is nothing that you have to lose by feasting on them. They fill you up without adding to the pounds.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Weight Loss Frustration

By Jonathon D Locke

Have you encountered someone that seems to have tried everything, but just cannot lose weight? I bet you have, it's extremely common. This difficulty in losing weight can be attributed to various factors but mainly age, level of physical activity, and one's eating habits are to blame. Ultimately, there is no silver bullet. The ways in which one can lose fat fast are as old fashioned as ever. Any effective way to achieving weight loss has to combine controlled eating with physical exercises. One without the other is futile.

Going on a weight control diet with no corresponding physical exercise program will not work in the long term. Notable among these are the hugely popular crash diets that promise drastic weight loss within a short time span. Though they might seem to work in the short term, it is usually just a matter of time before the curves are back with a vengeance.

Then there is the other extreme. That is engaging in physical exercise but neglecting balance with the type and volume of food eaten. The result is burnout and a strain on the body's nutrient capacity in the event of under feeding or re-assimilation of calories if over eating. Both these scenarios would render even the most rigorous exercise routine inadequate.

We will discuss the 'worst-kept' weight loss secrets. To begin with, the food one eats is usually the main cause of weight gain. Fast food, junk food and other substances with a high level of processed fat and sugar should be substituted with increased intake of fresh greens and fruits. Fruits and vegetables are a source of important nutrients and aid in the digestion process. Split standard eating times so that you have more servings with smaller quantities each. This allows for faster absorption.

The second aspect of the fat loss program is water. Most body processes depend on water as a base facilitator. The average human body consists of up to is 78% water. Regular water intake throughout the day is encouraged with the exact quantity varying from one to three liters depending on body size, intensity of one's daily activity and the weather.

Physical activity is the third component. Consult a fitness expert for help in drafting a workout that suits you. However, physical exercise can be as easy as a few simple stretches daily at first with a gradual increase in intensity - so don't ever decide that you cannot lose weight!

To wrap up, when it comes to losing weight, aim high but ensure goals are realistic. The ageless saying that inner beauty is what counts most is not too far off the mark. Remember that inherited factors and age may limit the degree of weight loss so a doctor's counsel is vital.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Want Maximum Weight Loss? Just Eat Healthy

By Thong M. Dao

Presently almost everyone is preoccupied about their weight and health. It is challenging to be healthy and slim because of the way many of us lead our lives. We are inclined to eat out a lot.

While at home we could be consuming bad foods and high-sugar junk foods instead of the proper healthy snacks. To become healthy and lose fat the natural way, there is a way to break the cycle. It actually is possible.

Some of the things which many folks must do if they are trying to lose weight is to stop the bad patterns that they're engaged in. This will most likely be particularly challenging for those who have been eating a certain way for an extended time period.

Sugar, aspartame, caffeine and bad carbohydrates are just some of the bad things that many people are dependent on. It can be a real battle to be free from these but it is the best way for you to, in reality, take hold of your health. Go cold turkey some days to break free of a bad cycle, only if you're having an especially difficult time.

When you are clear of the poor eating habits, you must replace them with sound ones. Although it's not required that you eat perfect day in and day out, you must make a point that you stick to a nutritious diet program for at least 30 days.

Why is this? This is due to the fact that it usually takes that amount of time for people to get used to a new habit. When you consume a nutritious, well-balanced diet for a month then it will be normal.

Of course there are more things to consider. You must make sure that you are feeding on the right foods. Stay low on glycemic indicator to control your sugar level.

Make certain that you're consuming plenty of raw fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. Drinking water with a small portion of sea salt daily is of utmost importance to your well-being. When you see your good health and slim figure are returning, you'll realize that your effort is working.

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Monday, April 20, 2009

Take Control of Your Diet with Hoodia Supplements

By Jack Andrew

Do you know that a lot of people are still unaware of how hoodia diet pills impact on a person's health when taken everyday? Many of them are also in the dark as to what types of food can or cannot be taken with the supplements. Indeed, despite being widely-known and used for some time now, many aspects about the products are unfamiliar to many people.

Hoodia gordonii is simply a natural appetite suppressant. It isn't a stimulant so it doesn't burn fat or produce any unwanted side effects. It tricks the brain into thinking it is full. The idea behind hoodia is that if you feel full, you'll eat less and as a result you'll lose weight. So how will it affect you? Most describe the experience as not having the desire to eat.

When it comes to what you can or cannot eat, there are actually no restrictions. The thing is though, if you want to be on track for a slimmer, healthier you, you should always aim for a healthy, balanced diet. Being an appetite suppressant, hoodia can remove all signs of hunger so you may just want to miss out on a meal or two.

Even if you always feel full and don't feel like eating, take in a healthy, balanced meal nevertheless. While you may not feel it, your body not only requires nutrients but also the calories to keep it going. Restricting your intake of calories slows down the body's metabolism and instead of reducing weight you could wind up packing on the pounds.

The best thing about taking hoodia pills is that you can now have better management of your diet - what you eat and how much. You will feel less hungry than before and as a result, you won't need or want to take in a lot, and you can opt for a healthier diet. In effect, this is where hoodia gordonii really works best - letting you get control of your diet.

Lastly, let me call attention to the fact that the effectiveness of hoodia diet supplements varies from person to person, and for some, don't work at all. For the best prospects of making hoodia pills work for you, get the real product and not one of the many fake brands in the market. Before buying one, take time to research and read.

When you find the best brand for you, you'll be on your way to getting better control of your diet. With hoodia diet pills, the way to a slimmer, healthier you is easy and side effect-free.

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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Is Something Missing in Your Diet?

By Thong M. Dao

Many people follow a healthy food diet. They forgo the fast food for healthier options They may make strange concoctions to nourish themselves such as green smoothies or raw food dishes that mimic the common American diet.

Many of them enjoy fundamental health gains because of this way of eating. Not only are they typically slender, they are also healthy. It appears they have been following the perfect eating method. However, is something lacking in their perfect plan?

Usually, there is one component that individuals who eat right might be missing. We all are able to obtain this by drinking it. The subject of this article is, of course, water. You might respond that you already drink sufficient water in the course of a day.

Is this true? Are you drinking plenty of water? Not doing so while in your youth can be surprising with the number of people that are dehydrated later in life. The amount might not be enough even when they drink throughout the whole day.

A truly wholesome diet includes plenty of water consumed throughout the day. It's essential to have half of your body weight in oz. of water everyday. For instance, if you were a 150 pound person, you would need to consume 75 ounces water during the day.

In addition, you have to be certain that you add 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt per 16 ounces of water.

What can sea salt do for you? It helps to keep the water inside your body long enough that it can hydrate you, which is what it's intended to do. If you ignore the salt, you might find yourself going to the WC all the time and flushing out the nutrients from foods you consume.

You should do this kind of drinking for one month. The health benefits of simply drinking water will surprise you.

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Pure Cleanse Pro weight loss system.

By Collin James

Pure cleanse pro is formulated to help remove built up waste in the digestive system. Flushing out waste and toxins are a great way to reduce your weight as well as being able to increase your overall health. Cleansing diets have become popular in the past year because of how effective they work.

Here are the benefits of using Pure Cleanse Pro as I seen it!

1. Lose weight fast 2. Energy levels increase 3. Clear out your digestive system 4. Loosen up fecal matter 5. Cleans out toxins 6. Eliminates bloating 7. removed stored water in the body 8. improves overall colon health 9. improves health of other internal organs 10. eliminates symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome

How can pure Cleanse Pro help you

Removing all the built up waste and toxins that are stored in your body can help you live a better and healthier life. Your hair and skin quality goes up with the removal of all the stored waste and toxins and you also lose weight.

Pure cleanse pro is the result of a natural system that may help you lose weight and feel better than you have in years.

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New Engine 2 Diet Information

By Joshua Anderson

Another popular method for losing weight and going on a diet is following the Engine 2 diet. In the Engine 2 diet plan you can lose weight and reduce cholesterol within a span of just around 28 days, as mentioned by the author of the book Engine 2 Diet, Rip Esselstyn. Under the Engine 2 diet plant you have to only follow the preplanned meals which are made from the ingredients mentioned in the diet plan. The meals are easy to make and can be prepared quickly. The ingredients for making the Engine 2 Diet food are available only in stores providing natural foods. If you strictly follow the planned Engine 2 diet and the exercise regime described in the Engine 2 diet plan you can easily lose weight within 28 days flat. It is always advisable to take the help of friends and others who have followed this plan and also those who wish to follow the Engine 2 diet plan.

Under the Engine 2 diet, low fat protein foods like fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains are the main ingredients for food. Such a kind of a diet is not followed by so many of us and so it is not very easy to switch immediately to this kind of a diet plan. During the transition period that is when you switch on to this plan one can include fish and chicken in the diet. Even soy yoghurt, tofu and vegetable burgers are allowed to be consumed. So are whole grain pastas and whole grain crackers, which are allowed so that the Engine 2 diet plan does not get too boring. You will be surprised to note that in this plan with every 1000 calories you consume you will be consuming just 2.5 grams fat contents. Usage of oil while cooking these foods is a strict no and sugar should be used just as a natural sweetener only.

The quantity of salt consumed in the Engine 2 diet foods is very less. Much of the proteins required are taken from the plants in the Engine 2 diet. Actually most people are of the understanding that proteins are obtained only in foods such as eggs, meat and various other dairy products. But the Engine 2 diet plan proves that the proteins obtained from the plants are equally beneficial to the body and are easy to digest. Proteins contain around twenty amino acids out of which only eight of these amino acids can be absorbed by our body system. So not only the non vegetarian foods but even plants can give us the required amino acids. The Engine 2 diet has proved it effectively in its diet plan. Our body can absorb on a daily basis at least 70 percent calories from the carbohydrates, which provide enough fuel to our bodies.

There are plant varieties that may have a higher content of one or the other amino acid, but a well planned diet will include vegetables that complement each other, thus giving the body all the amino acids it needs. This protein is safer than the protein obtained by eating flesh foods. The rate of your heart beat, your digestion, exercising, breathing, etc are all given the energy they need from the carbohydrate in your diet. There are two kinds of carbohydrates - complex and simple. Both are sugars and when digested are changed into glucose.

Glucose obtained from carbohydrates remains in our blood in the form of glucose. Carbohydrates are stored in the form of glycogen in the liver and muscles. But since the body knows how to regulate itself, any excess carbohydrates in the body are converted into fats. Health friendly complex carbohydrates are found mainly in vegetables like sweet potatoes and beans and also in fruits and different other grain cereal breads. Complex carbohydrates release sugar in a very controlled manner in our system so that we have enough energy in our body to carry out our daily activities throughout the day. One can now know and understand from the Engine 2 diet, that even plants can supply our body with the necessary fat content.

Our body can obtain high and instant energy from simple carbohydrates. But these simple carbohydrates get converted into fat and get stored in our body and make us look fat. Such fats are very dangerous to our health and well being. A number of fruits and vegetables do contain good fats like poly saturated or mono saturated fats. Soybeans contain a great 41% fat content, whereas, vegetables such as spinach contains 11%, bell peppers contain 6%, broccoli 8%, and fruits such as strawberries contain 5% fat content. Good fats are available in fruits and vegetables and these are very good sources of fat for the body.

Esselstyn has given examples of Tony Gonzalez, who beat breast cancer to win more than a thousand triathlons, Salim Stoudamire, NBA player, Dave Scott, who won the famous Ironman triathlon, held in Hawaii, and Martina Navratilova, tennis champion as hugely competitive athletes whose diet was plant based. It is plants that provide the most nutrients and what's more, the best nutrients. Plants generate essential calories as well. Vitamin B12 is an essential supplement, which are accessible via fortified soymilk, yeast, or even a pill. Good nutrients are always released slowly into the body's system.

To enjoy good health, it is better if one can substitute fish oil with soybeans, flaxseed and walnuts and other leafy vegetables. Rich omega 3 supplements can be obtained from these and also from plankton. Plants contain high fiber content and are packed with nutrients. You may enjoy tasty food containing margarine, sour cream and butter which are all sources of high fat content, but then you will not be able to enjoy good health.

When we start eating only plant based foods we find it a bit difficult to get used to the tastes as, right from childhood we already have developed tastes. And when we try out something different we may find it a bit difficult to adjust. But once you get to know the benefits of eating plant based diets, you may want to stick on to the plant diet for a long time. These diets can actually make you feel fitter and energetic and then you no longer have to cling on to the non vegetarian diet at all, once you realize the wisdom and happiness in eating a plant based diet.

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Friday, April 17, 2009

Losing Belly Fat With The Day Off Diet

By Janice Jenkins

The key to losing belly fat is not so much which exercises you do but what foods you eat. As the old saying goes: "Six pack abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym."

This is why I believe that The Day Off Diet is your best choice for burning off all of your extra stomach fat. Why? Because this diet plan will boost your metabolism so that your body burns fat faster.

Those ab machine commercials you may have seen on TV give the impression that you can burn excess stomach fat by doing a special exercise, well I'm here to burst that bubble: That is absolute nonsense. You must lower your body's overall body fat percentage to lose belly fat.

The Day Off Diet program actually includes two methods for lowering your body's overall body fat percentage so that you can burn off that excess belly fat: The metabolism boosting diet plan and the muscle building strength training guide that the Day Off Diet program comes with.

I understand if you are confused about how strength training has anything to do with burning fat in your belly region. This is something that is not understood by enough people. The fact is that doing muscle building is a far more effective way of burning belly fat than is doing countless painful sit-ups.

The element that makes strength training so effective at helping to to get rid of your belly fat is that each additional pound of muscle that you add to your body burns an extra 50 calories a day even if your body is at rest.

Your genetic makeup is the cause of why you hold your excess fat in your stomach. What that really means is that no matter what that's going to be the last place you keep your fat. That's why the only way to get rid of that fat is to lower your body's overall body fat percentage. And that's why those silly ab exercises you see advertised on TV are such a huge waste of time.

And in closing that's why I recommend The Day Off Diet for losing your belly fat. It's the best diet for lowering your overall body fat percentage because it boosts your metabolism and it comes with a strength training program that will further boost the amount of calories your body burns each day.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Free Tips About Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico

By Sara Guppy

A concern about being overweight is obesity. There is a growing increase of obesity in the U.S. and for a few reasons. Psychological issues can play a part of obesity or it can be part of inheritance.

It can develop severe health problems later on. People with these sort of problems are trying to find ways to correct this. Exercising and diet programs are somehow hard to follow and the results are seemed to be slow. One of the most popular ways to get rid of excess body fat is through weight loss surgery.

Weight loss surgery is a proven way to lose weight. But the cost of operation has been a concern for those who wants to undergo weight loss surgery. This makes Mexico to be one of the most popular destinations for people who want to get rid of their unwanted fats.

The cost savings can for weight loss surgery, can be as much as 70 percent off the costs in the U.S. The medical specialists are highly qualified in the specialty and perform hundreds of even thousands of these procedures routinely. Those that are uninsured or lack adequate health insurance, can benefit greatly.

Weight loss surgery in Mexico, should also be researched carefully before making a decision to go forward. Not only should the cost of surgery be a major factor, but the quality of treatment and care should be the focus. Make sure the medical specialists are board certified and have performed many weight loss surgery procedures in Mexico previously. The facilities also need to be in line with those in the U.S.

Many of the medical doctors performing the weight loss surgery in Mexico, have received formal training in the U.S. There will be several options to choose from when deciding to have weight loss surgery in Mexico. You will consult with the doctor and he or she will help you to select the best option for you and your needs.

People opt for weight loss surgery not only to loose weight, but the regain their health as well. Your surgeon will help you to see through the benefits of weight loss and should also advise on how to keep the weight off with the help of a dietitian. Maintaining your proper weight will allow you to reduce the risks of disease.

Take your time when deciding on a surgeon that will perform the weight loss surgery. Even though you would be able to save a great deal by receiving surgery in Mexico, you still need to be careful about your selection and should be wise in your understanding and planning. You must understand the risks involved with this procedure as well as the health benefits this surgery could afford.

The final outcome of weight loss surgery in Mexico, can lead to a much healthier lifestyle and feeling about yourself. This is a commitment and a process, therefore, even after the surgery you will continue to maintain the dietary regimen. It's best to discuss the pros and cons before undergoing treatment and to ensure all your questions have been addressed.

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Flatter Abs - Diet + Exercise

By Dan Solaris

In North America and western European countries right now, over half of the general populace is overweight. This can be attributed to two things: the proliferation of high-calorie food readily available around the clock and the sedentary lifestyles most people have.

The most common mistake dieters make is to try to lose weight and get flatter abs by drastically changing their eating habits, trying to cut down calorie intake. Although this method will initially result in weight-loss, not all of it can be attributed to lost body fat.

Whenever we let ourselves go hungry, our body actually slows down our metabolic rate. This means it won't burn calories from body fat as much and uses up our glycogen stores instead. Glycogen is a carbohydrate-derived substance that is needed by our muscles for proper development. Skipping meals, especially breakfast, can lead to loss of glycogen and muscle tissue.

Muscles help elevate the body's metabolic rate by expending calories. We lower our body's ability to burn calories then when we experience loss of muscle tissue. A lower metabolic rate therefore will mean our body has more of a tendency to store excess calories from the food we eat, converting it into body fat.

Another thing about muscle tissue is it's much heavier per volume than fat. This fact makes it easy to be misled into thinking we've lost a significant amount of body fat when it's actually muscle we've lost by cutting back on calories and skipping meals.

A better way to get flatter abs is not to eat less, but to eat wisely. Eating smaller portions of food several times throughout the day will keep your metabolic rate from dropping and maintain proper fat-burning ability. Doing this will also prevent you from eating too much in one sitting- stretching the walls of the stomach out of proportion.

Small adjustments in one's diet like using olive oil instead of butter or orange juice instead of soda will still let you lose weight without sacrificing flavor in the food you eat. A proper workout program with cardio exercises known for isolating body fat can also shorten the process of getting flatter abs.

Doing resistance training along with cardiovascular sessions will also make it easier for a person to get flatter abs by building muscle. As stated previously, muscle tissue burns calories even while at rest, so the more of it we build, the more calories we can burn each day.

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A Detox Diet for Cellulite

By El Bilson

Cellulite is a condition that affects many women of all ages. A detox diet for cellulite is something that may help you get rid of your cellulite.

Are you looking into doing a detox diet for cellulite? While there is no specific diet that will completely get rid of cellulite, detox diets can help. There are several detox diets that you can try and we will look at where to find more information on these special diets.

How exactly does a detox diet help improve your skin? What does it mean to detox the body? This is a good starting point for more information on detox diets and how they work. Before you start a detox diet it is crucial to check with your doctor. This is especially important if you have health problems or are on any medications.

The body has several different organs that help keep it clean. Toxins are found in the foods we eat as well as many every day chemicals that seep into the skin. These toxins are often lodge in the fat cells and various organs. The main detox organs include the liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph, and skin. These organs work together to keep the body working correctly.

On occasion, these organs can become overworked and may need help to do their job correctly. As mentioned, many toxins are found in the foods we eat. Cellulite and the overall appearance of the skin will improve once you change your diet. And a good way to start is by detoxifying your body. After that you can choose low fat, high fiber foods that will continue to improve the functioning of the body.

Many of us are eating processed foods that are unhealthy for the body. With the wide availability of junk food, it is easy to not stick to a healthy diet. My husband and I travel a lot and many of our meals are fast foods. Many people give into their cravings for french fries or pizza on a regular basis. But over time these foods and others like them cause the body to be hampered with toxins. This causes the organs to not function as well as they could.

These toxins put extra work on the liver and kidneys and the other detox organs. Going on a brief detox diet gives these organs a rest and allows them to clean the extra toxins from the body. Detoxifying the body allows these organs to play catch up on the work they are designed for.

Cellulite is the term used to describe the unsightly look that is found on the skin. As skin ages the connective tissue, called septa, in the subcutaneous layer of the skin loses its elasticity. When this happens, the fat deposits that are a normal part of the body push up between the connective tissue. This is what causes cellulite to have a rippled or dimpled appearance.

Changing what we eat and drink can improve circulation to the septa. When blood circulation is improved, a reduction in cellulite can be achieved over time. Of course, this is a change in lifestyle. Permanent results require us to give up some of the foods we may enjoy. But the good news is that the healthy change in diet will not only improve the look of skin but will result in a healthier body as a whole.

There are lots of detox diet for cellulite to choose from. Visit your local library or bookstore or do a web search and you will find many methods to detoxify the body. Some of these detox diets include fasting. Others are liquid diets that include fresh fruit and vegetable juices. It is important to find a detox diet that you enjoy that that works for you. Make sure you do the detox diet frequently, but stick to a normal diet most days. Regular detoxing will lead to not only improve cellulite, but improved health overall.

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Walking for Weight Loss " A Walk a Day Keeps the Fat Away

By Thong M. Dao

Do you feel like you're on an endless weight loss cycle? Losing weight, gaining weight back, losing again, a continuous up and down scale. Many folks share the same problem.

Our weight fluctuation is our own fault. Don't make that mistake! Stick with your diet plan and exercise program on a regular basis, you'll never gain weight.

It's critical for you to stay on your diet and exercise routine even after you have reached your desired weight. However, many folks don't. Guess what? The weight is back in town.

I can understand if you don't want to go back to your rigorous gym routine, but we can definitely do some walking to lose weight, right? Follow these three walking tips to maintain weight loss by walking.

1. Visit your doctor: Before starting your walking schedule, it's advisable that you visit your doctor.

He will monitor your schedule based on your health conditions. Therefore, it's best to have a clean check up. Who knows, you may have a problem with your feet. Your doctor can recommend bike riding instead.

2. Track your steps: Just walking threw a store today, the yard tomorrow, dose not cut it. We need to walk to lose weight. Walking here and there doesn't give a clue on how many steps you've taken each day to achieve your goal. To count your steps, you can use a pedometer.

It is actually quite affordable and will measure our walking steps everyday. As we check our daily walking stats, we will want to increase the number of steps on a regular basis because no one likes to sit on their past laurels; once we achieve a position, we would want to get higher and higher!

Just remain committed to your "losing weight by walking" schedule and see how better you feel!

3. Put the right clothes on when walking. The ideal clothing is loose and comfortable. Do you enjoy walking for weight loss in tight jean and heavy sweater if it's not cold outside? I personally don't. So select loose-fit and light weight.

Shoes, we all have shoes. However, flip-flops are not athlete shoes. Wearing comfortable well-fitting athlete shoes will allow you to enjoy walking without hurting yourself.

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Sunday, April 12, 2009

Weight Loss Can't be Achieved Overnight

By Thong M. Dao

There are two distinct causes as to why people try to eat correctly. Many individuals are eating the right way to lose weight. There are also many who eat healthily to grow healthy. Some people want to get trim and healthy.

Sadly, lots of these individuals won't approach it in a way that will benefit them in the long run. Admittedly, they may feel better or shed off some weight temporarily, however the attempt is rarely sustainable.

The reason why this is the situation is because people are inclined to take the easy option. The very things which have caused us to be a world full of unhealthy and overweight people have also succeeded in making us anxious to a point.

You cannot shed ponds or get in better health as quickly as you may desire. If you are seeing gains too fast, you may be looking at something false rather than genuine gains. Why is this? Although your body might react the way you want, you could be inducing internal damage.

The Atkins diet is a good example of a diet that is low in carbs. While fashionable weight loss supplements produce visible effects, it is wise to look into the potential health dangers. Ketosis causes you to lose weight while on low carb diets.

This is normal in diabetics. You may lose weight, but it may be from your body eating away at internal organs. When you end your diet, filling up on carbohydrates results in your weight gain once again.

Stand back from fad diets and anything else that is not aimed at losing fat in a natural way in the long term. Watch your intake of sugars and fats while consuming a well-balanced diet in every meal.

When you lose some weight and improve your health, you will start to see what is right and what is not. Pay attention to how your body reacts and you'll see how far you can go towards seeing and surpassing your goals.

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Saturday, April 11, 2009

Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico Price Quote

By Richard Marsh

Since the cost of weight loss surgery in the states in high, people are seeking alternative avenues to receiving treatment. Research shows that many are planning medical travel trips for weight loss surgery in Mexico. This destination has much greater savings, as well as great quality.

The savings for weight loss surgery in Mexico is actually up to 70 percent less than in the U.S. Also, there are options for receiving treatment such as a Roux-en-Y surgical procedure or a lap band. You will need to discuss which procedure better meets the benefits you desire.

The Roux-en-Y or gastric bypass surgery involves tying off the upper part of the stomach and attaching the jejunum to it. It is a bigger surgery than the other surgeries commonly done in weight loss surgery in Mexico so there are greater risks but it tends to work better than the Lap Band surgery.

The Lap Band surgery is also a popular weight loss surgery in Mexico and involves placing a silicone band around a spot in the upper portion of the stomach, creating, in effect, a smaller stomach. It is adjustable and carries the risk of falling off or digging into the stomach wall. Both surgeries are safe options for weight loss surgery in Mexico. A person who has these procedures eats less and loses weight.

When you have weight loss surgery in Mexico, it is performed in modern and clean hospitals staffed with well-equipped staff members. The doctors are board certified in weight loss surgery in Mexico and have done hundreds of the same procedure as you would be having. After discussion with the doctor, you will know what kind of surgery is best for you, and you and your doctor will decide which procedure you will have.

Your hotel will be as close to the hospital or medical center as possible for your weight loss surgery in Mexico. Soon after, you will be admitted to the hospital for your surgery. You will be greeted by the nursing staff that will prep you for weight loss surgery in Mexico.

Your surgery will be performed in a modern and up to date surgical unit with state of the art equipment. The same technology and anesthesia is used as in the U.S. for your weight loss surgery in Mexico. After you have recovered, you will be given a few days to fully recuperate in your own private hospital suite. The qualified nurses will take care of your throughout your stay at the hospital.

You will be given everything you need and to make you as comfortable as possible. All the staff that will be taking care of you will speak fluent English. You will also be seen by a nutritionist that will advise you on ways to eat healthy and change your old eating habits into a new regimen. More than likely, you will want to share your experience with friends and family as you return home. It can take several weeks to fully recover and you should see some benefit of losing some weight by then.

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Friday, April 10, 2009

Planning and Actualizing Weight Loss Ambitions

By Matthew Roberts

If your aim is to lose weight permanently, you need to realize that the plan of action you choose is vitally important to your success. To lose weight effectively, you must set the right daily goals and use methods to implement your plan and assess your progress so that you can make any necessary adjustments to your regimen.

What is an appropriate weight loss objective? First, you must understand that it's important to have a realistic target the can be attained in the time frame you set. Otherwise, your chances of abandoning your weight loss routine are very high. So, how can you make sure the goal you set is a realistic one?

1. Avoid trying to rush your way into weight loss. You didn't gain weight over night, and you shouldn't expect to lose it over night either. Most professionals say that losing around 5 to 10 percent of your weight is a good target. As an example, try losing about 7.5 to 15 pounds for a starting weight of 150 pounds. This will help you stay healthy through the process.

2. Do a bit of math to figure out how quickly you can reasonably lose your goal weight. This calculation is important for your health. You should aim for no more than 2 pounds per week. Thus, a weight loss of 10 pounds should take at least 5 weeks, and you should allow at least 10 weeks to lose 20 pounds.

3. Focus on setting short terms goals. Think about your goals as a series of stages. If you focus, for example, on losing two pounds this week, you're more likely to stay motivated and on task to make sure you hit your target. If you are too focused on the long term future, it can be tempting to cheat and think you can make it up later. Also, it's worth repeating that slow weight loss is healthy weight loss. The changes that you make in your eating habits are just as important as losing weight itself. Without integrating these chances into your routine permanently, there is no way you can maintain your weight loss.

Another crucial factor is your ability to self-supervise.

Keep track of your progress. Make a note of your weight regularly to analyze your progress. Try weighing in daily, or at least weekly. Pay attention to natural fluctuations from fluid intake and other factors. When you notice that your progress is not on target, adjust your diet or exercise regimen.

Try writing a food journal. Studies show that keeping a food diary can help people double the amount of weight lost. A food journal can function as a map to help you see trends in caloric intake and patterns of food consumption that may inhibit your weight loss. This will also make it easier to identify problematic behaviors and make adjustments.

Understand that losing weight won't happen overnight, and you should not try to rush things. If you enjoy the process by taking things slow, you are more likely to succeed. Remember that you aren't just getting a nicer body; you're also investing in your long term health.

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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Lack of Knowledge Can Sabotage Your Diet

By Patrice M. Ruggieri

Have you ever been unintentionally sabotaged by a coworker, spouse or a complete stranger in the car next to you because they said or did something that upset you? You get upset, feel wounded and wonder why people can't be nice. To feel better and soothe yourself you reach for the bag of M&Ms you swore you wouldn't touch until you lost ten pounds. Welcome to emotional eating.

Emotional eating is a way to suppress or soothe negative emotions, such as stress, anger, anxiety, boredom, sadness and loneliness. Sometimes emotional eating doesn't include stress or negative feelings at all but just the opposite. Many times we eat because we are happy and excited about something. The happy feelings can be a common trigger to celebrate with food for many people. Both positive and negative emotions can push the right buttons to make you hunger for the bag of potato chips or bar of chocolate in a nano-second.

Lack of Self Education

Understand the connection between mood and food. Why do our emotion make us run for the cake, ice cream and comfort foods that soothe us? Some foods may have seemingly addictive qualities. For example, when you eat enticing foods, such as chocolate, your body releases trace amounts of mood- and satisfaction-elevating hormones. Rewards may reinforce a preference for foods that are most closely associated with specific feelings. There is also the simple fact that the pleasure of eating offsets negative emotions.

We often use food as a distraction. If your in-laws are heading over for dinner and you are nervous, anxious or worried eating comfort foods may take your mind off it temporarily. If you are dealing with an unpleasant event and you start to eat your thoughts focus on the pleasant taste of your comfort food and not the event. You get a stay of execution so to speak but eventually you have to face the music of what was upsetting you in the first place. The problem now is that you not only have the event still at hand but also you may now feel badly about yourself because you overate.

Knowing all of this can help you plan and make better choices. If you can recognize the feelings coming on you can shift them by doing something different to soothe or distract you. People with anxiety disorders use this type of distraction very successfully. Something as simple as a crossword puzzle, word search, cleaning or anything that changes your focus can be successful. It allows your body to take a break from the stress without sabotaging your weight loss efforts.

When we are upset, anxious and emotional it is hard to stop and think 'what can I do to stop these feelings?', "How can I distract myself?' Having a few items in your head to turn too is a great help overcoming these emotional barriers.

Lack of Support

Most people don't have a support system and having one built into your program is vital to your success. It can help you through those moments that make or break your control when your emotions would have you reaching for the donuts. Having a coach, buddy, family member to text, call and talk to can be the emotional release needed instead of stuffing them down with food.

Instead of plunging head first into a bag of cheese puffs another option is to release your emotions and one way it can be accomplished by keeping a journal with you to write in when you feel the need to vent about someone or something. In addition, checking in at the end of the day with someone by phone or email is enough to keep you on track. Knowing that you will have someone to share your day with as well as the accountability factor is a great help. Being able to say that you handled the situation well verses you went to the drive through and had three happy meals, will build your self confidence each time you overcome the emotional urge to eat.

No Rules or Recognition

Sometimes you just need to make a nonnegotiable rule. Your rule can be nothing goes into my mouth without me thinking about why I am eating it, is it because of an emotion or hunger? 'If I am emotionally eating I am going to eat a piece of fruit or small healthy snack or distract myself. Whatever your rule, stick with it without negotiations. Learn to recognize true hunger. Is your hunger physical or emotional? If you ate just a couple of hours ago and don't have hunger pains, you're probably not really hungry. Give the craving a few minutes to pass. The average craving lasts 5-15 minutes. You can handle that

What's Your Trigger

It is hard to avoid something your are not consciously recognizing. If you don't take time to identify what triggers you it is unlikely you will be able to put the breaks on it. For the next several days, write down what you eat, how much you eat, when you eat, how you're feeling when you eat and how hungry you are. Over time, you may reveal negative eating patterns and triggers to avoid. Many people avoid this exercise and it is one of the most powerful tools to propel you forward.

Redirect

Redirection is used in many areas of our lives and it works but most people don't think to apply it when it comes to emotional eating. Start by thinking about other things you can do for comfort. Instead of unwrapping a candy bar, take a walk, go to a movie, get into a book or magazine, listen to music, take a bath, or call a friend, spend 5 minutes deep breathing to calm your body down and change your body chemistry. If you think that stress is propelling you at light speed toward the bag of Fritos, try talking to someone or research ways to relive your stress. Go on line for coach or community support or to sites that give you inspiration.

Look to see what other people do when they get upset rather than turn to food. Some people like to clean when they get upset [me] because you get immediate gratification from it [sounds like what you get from food when you eat it when your am upset], some just recognize the incident as a negative give themselves a time limit to be mad and then choose to release the anger [because it doesn't effect the person who made them mad and only hurts them if they hold on to it]. Have a list of quick rewards that don't involve food handy so you don't have to think doesn't about what you should do you can just pick from the list. Splurge on you.

Clean it Up

Avoid having an abundance of high-calorie comfort foods in the house. Also don't go food shopping when you feel hungry or blue, postpone the shopping trip for a few hours so that these feelings don't influence your decisions at the store. Get rid of the unhealthy food. Many people tell me the food is there for their kids. My response is why? Why would you want to feed your kids unhealthy foods that will hurt them in the long run? Did you give them unhealthy formula when they were babies? They are still developing and they still need good food, even more than you do. So you need another excuse. No excuse is a good excuse, just get rid of it and replace it with healthy alternatives.

Lack of a Balanced Diet

Go for the whole grains, vegetables and fruits, as well as low-fat dairy products and lean protein sources when choosing your meal. Try to eat at fairly regular times and don't skip breakfast. Include foods from the basic groups in your meals. When you fill up on the basics, you're more likely to feel fuller, longer. If you're not getting enough calories to meet your energy needs, you may be more likely to give in to emotional eating. Try eating a piece of fruit high in fiber like an apple before your meals. studies have shown people eat less during their meals.

Poor Choices for Snacking

Your snack should be between 100-200 calories or not much more so choose wisely. If you feel the urge to eat between meals, choose a low-fat, low-calorie food, such as fresh fruit, vegetables with fat-free dip or non buttered popcorn or test low-fat, lower calorie versions of your favorite foods to see if they satisfy your craving. If your hungry make it a high fiber snack to keep you full. Snacks are just as important as your meals.

Getting the Right Exercise and Rest

Choosing the right amount of exercise is equally important. Try to work towards 30 minutes a day and then increase to 45- 60 minutes if possible down the road. Remember you can break it up throughout your day. Try not to burn your candle at both ends. As hard as that can be some days it is very important to get enough rest. People who are tired have repeatedly shown in study after study that they consume more calories. Your mood is more manageable and your body can more effectively fight stress when it's fit and well rested.

Get Emotional Release

Many times the emotion [i.e. anger] that we feel is the trigger that makes us turn to food for self soothing and numbing. We find our mind chatter telling us that, We deserve it because they did this to me, or because No one recognizes all the hard work I do. You are feeling frustrated at something or someone. We all have a right to get upset and no one should be treated badly. However, it is how we handle the anger that is important. People do not factor in the emotional elements of their day and how it effects their decisions about food. If you factor it it then you can plan for it.

Plan for the ups and downs and how you will handle them. Everyone always thinks of the perfect day when planning their diet and then wonder why they went off when their day didn't go as planned. When was the last time your day went as planned? I thought so. So make plan B your plan A. Recognize the anger for what it is and how you are reacting to it. Why? Because you are only hurting yourself when you put the food in your mouth, not the person or thing that made you angry. Learn to release the emotion, communicate your feelings so you can redirect the anger to be useful and not self sabotaging.

reinforce your success by learn to S.T.O.P [Step back, Take a deep breath, Oppose the urge to eat and Pat yourself on the back] and empower ourselves with what meets our long term needs as a whole and not feed an non serving emotion for the moment.

SLAM DUNK YOUR STRESS!

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