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.

Showing posts with label lose weight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lose weight. Show all posts

Thursday, March 19, 2009

2 Unspoken Truths About Weight Loss

By Frances Norah Smith

When it comes to weight loss, people invariably seem to recommend diet and exercise all the time, conveniently ignoring or overlooking the several other major and minor factors which determine the success or failure of weight loss. Now I am not saying that dieting and exercising are not important, but it is equally important to take note of the two weight loss truths I am going to discuss in this article. If you fail to take note of them, you may as well fail to get rid of your fat belly and love handles.

1. Weight Loss Truth#1 - You cannot lose weight in unhealthy surroundings: Struggling to lose weight in unhealthy surroundings is like trying to setup a sacrosanct place in a dirty area; both are absolutely hopeless endeavors and would result in nada, zilch! If you really want to lose weight, you need to inculcate good and healthy habits, and for that it is essential that you live in favorable surroundings.

Here is an example. How can you lose weight when your kitchen is filled up with chips and pastries or the refrigerator is choke-full of chocolates and soft drinks? The truth is, with these unhealthy foods keeping you company throughout the day, you cannot help but be tempted to take a bite of them even if you know it is bad for you!

The only way out is to replace those junk foods with their healthier selections which would provide your body with the required amount of nutrition, minus the oil and fat! Examples of such foods are lean meat, eggs, organic fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, fishes, soy, etc.

2. Weight Loss Truth#2 - You cannot lose weight if you don't reward yourself: People work hard with the incentive of being rewarded in return, and the same holds true for weight loss as well! Losing weight is such a Herculean effort that more often than not you would feel disappointed and frustrated with your weight loss efforts.

When you fail to see any noticeable dip in the scale in one week, you would soon come to the conclusion that all your efforts for burning of fat have come to nothing. However, that is not true at all! For you to become successful in weight loss, it is important that you exercise patience and self-discipline all the time, but in reality, it is easier said than done. This is where rewards come in!

In order for rewards to work, you should have already set a weight loss aim as well as several smaller milestones for the purpose for reaching that goal. Let's say that you have a goal of getting rid of 20 pounds of fat in three months, and a milestone of losing 2 pounds of fat every week. Now, you can reward yourself every time you reach a milestone.

Note that the reward can be anything EXCEPT FOOD! Eating lots and lots of junk foods is not the method to reward yourself for all the hard work you have done, for these junk foods would simply let your weight loss efforts go in vain! However, you can set other rewards for yourself such as visiting a spa, buying a pair of jeans you have been eyeing for a long time, or fitting yourself into your old clothes, etc.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Rumors, Lies and Quick Weight Loss

By James Redder

For people that need a Quick Weight Loss method, the bad news is that no system is perfect; losing those unwanted pounds is a good way to reduce those health risks associated with being overweight. There is more harm caused to an overweight person than just pride as many serious medical conditions are as a result of obesity.

You must not forget that the success of any Quick Weight Loss method will be as a result of the person using it as a correct attitude is paramount. Before you decide on how you intend to lose weight you need to decide if it is for your benefit; i.e. to remain healthy, or is it because someone else wants you to lose weight.

Many factors affect how well your weight loss program will go including how much physical activity you have during a normal day, the type of food you eat, how many meals you have and when those meals are eaten. Weight loss should not be achieved at a rapid rate so do not expect to lose thirty pounds each and every month because you will not achieve this and may create physical problems that often occur when weight is lost quickly.

Considering that one pound represents 3500 calories which can be burned or lost in a week, it means you need to get rid of 500 calories a day either through exercise or proper diet. Eating is a complex issue and although we all eat to many foods that have no health benefits, in fact quite the opposite, it is not a good idea to cut out every type of food we enjoy.

Another more subtle factor is the emotional reaction to stress and problems as many people simply start eating when they feel insecure or depressed. Bad eating habits are a real issue that can cause diabetes, cancer, various heart problems and high blood pressure. The psychology behind each persons weight gain is as important as the method of Quick Weight Loss used because if this is not addressed, there is nothing to stop the weight being piled back on faster than it was before.

However, current research is showing that people that do not take weight loss programs too seriously are more likely to have success. Being positive is one of the most important aspects in life as it can help us achieve things we did not believe possible. The great thing about weight loss is the extra energy you feel and how much more positive your outlook is to life in general which obviously has an impact on self-esteem as well.

Many Quick Weight Loss programs are far from it as they actually test the person using them but the pain barrier does not last long and once through it, the whole system becomes more pleasant.

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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Short and Simple Tip to Fast Weight Loss!

By Frances Norah Smith

People who try to lose weight the first time think that they would be able to do it simply and within a short period of time, even faster than the time it took them to gain those annoying pounds! However, when they are faced with the dual demons of diet and exercise, they feel that it is way harder than they thought!

Some quit their weight loss ambitions simply by hearing the names of 'diet' and exercise, while the more stubborn ones decide to take those methods to an extreme level by starving to the point of death and working out like never before! What if I tell you that weight loss is much easier and simpler than this?

With my weight loss trick, you will neither have to go through the pain of fasting for days on end or sustaining yourself on just a piece of lemon or carrot, nor is it necessary to work out like crazy. In order to lose weight, you simply need to change your food eating habits by eating your meals in smaller portions!

If you are eating three large meals per day, here is some food for thought: when you eat large meals, you generally overload your body with excess calories that it doesn't need at that point of time; consequently, your body has to work harder and longer to burn those extra calories.

As a result your metabolic rate slows down and so does your calorie burning rate! Ultimately all those extra calories are deposited in your body as fat deposits, for future use! That is how your body conserves extra energy, and that is how you gain weight over time!

There is yet another way you could gain weight by eating large meals. When you eat a large meal at a time, and don't eat for several hours following that meal, you are sure to feel hungry. To get rid of hunger immediately, you would probably go to your kitchen or open up the refrigerator to find junk foods which would fill up your stomach quickly!

The reality is that these junk foods only give you a false impression of 'satiation'; you are sure to feel hungry again a few hours after eating those junk foods! Another downside to it is these junk foods also make you heavier and wider!

What if you supply your body the same amount of calories in installments, by providing it the exact amount of calories that it needs at a time? That way, your body would have no excess energy to conserve, and consequently, there is no question of you ever gaining weight! Sounds good in theory, but is it really possible?

Good news is that it IS! And this is where my formula of 'small and frequent eating' comes in! If you're currently eating three large meals per day, you just have to break them up into six, and eat each of these six meals every two or three hours!

When you eat frequently and in small quantities, your body would be able to utilize all the calories it receives from your food; on the plus side, you would get rid of constant hunger pangs, as well as feel more energetic since your metabolic rate would increase dramatically! And of course, once your metabolic rate increases, weight loss would be a smooth ride for you!

You might also want to use smaller plates as well, so as to tell your brain into believing that you have eaten the same amount of food as usual!

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Is Weight Loss Possible with Mesotherapy?

By Frances Norah Smith

As years pass by, the human brain becomes smarter and more progressive, and we tend to come up with new or better solutions to existing problems. Some of these solutions turn out to be just fads, but a few others usually prove to be useful. In case of weight loss, a new and little known way to get rid of the fat is Mesotherapy!

If you have never heard of it, I don't blame you at all! Like I said, it is relatively unknown. Mesotherapy is not only used for weight loss but also for getting rid of wrinkles. This therapy is based on the premise that weight gain and skin problems are both the results of accumulation of toxins in our body; once we flush out those toxins from our body, these problems would go away!

In this therapy, a combination of several chemical substances such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids as we as other required medicines are injected into the mesoderm of the patient, which is nothing but the skin layer below the surface. This therapy was invented in the 1950's by none other than the famed French doctor, Michel Pister!

In good old days, these injections were given by hand using syringes but these days it is being done through injection guns as they are more convenient for the doctors! Okay, let me tell you how it can help you lose weight fast!

Just like weight loss surgery, not everyone is eligible for Mesotherapy. If you want to opt for it, you would need to fix an appointment with your doctor. The doctor would not only tell you whether you are fit for the therapy or not, but also what to expect from it.

Let me assume that the doctor has approved you for the therapy. There are a number of rules to be followed here. If you are suffering from cough and cold then you cannot go for it! You should also make sure not to wear any cosmetics or makeup on your skin when going for Mesotherapy! Other than that, there are no more rules for the therapy!

The good thing is that Mesotherapy is fast you wont know it is done: usually it would get done in fifteen minutes or less. The location where you would receive the injection would generally depend on the remedy you want. If you are doing it for the sake of weight loss, you should receive it at the place where there is the highest concentration of fat or where you want to burn fat! When your body receives the different chemical nutrients through the injection, it would flush out the toxins present inside as well as boost your metabolic rate. Once your metabolic rate is enhanced, you would start burning fat like crazy and lose weight!

Most people tend to have unrealistic expectations from therapies and surgeries, so let me tell you one more thing: if you think that you can sit on your couch and eat whatever you like after going through Mesotherapy, I suggest that you don't go for it, for you will surely be disappointed.

Mesotherapy would certainly help you lose the initial weight, but after that, it is up to you whether you are able to keep that lost weight or not. And the only way to keep your slim body is to eat healthy and start exercising rigorously!

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3 Effective Methods to Get Rid of Hunger and Belly Fat At The Same Time!

By Frances Norah Smith

Guess what is the main reason behind so many people failing to lose weight even though they make a firm New Year resolution every year? Umm, you got it right: hunger. Yes, hunger is the primary reason why you struggle so much with weight loss! When you are trying to lose weight, there are basically two ways hunger can come in your way:

1. Let's say that you used to eat every couple of hours. However, now that you want to lose weight, your doctor has probably asked you to reduce your food intake. When you reduce your food intake, you naturally feel hungry!

2. It is also possible that you are hungry because of emotional reasons. As a matter of fact, emotional eating is one of the leading causes of obesity! Whenever people are stressed for any reason, they open up their refrigerator for comfort!

So the million dollar question remains: can you really get rid of this formidable enemy? In this article I will talk about just that!

1. Suppressing hunger using natural means: Do you know that there are different types of foods which are rich in fiber? If you eat such foods frequently, suppressing your appetite and getting rid of hunger would be as easy as pie for you, since fiber keeps you full for a long time! Besides, fiber-rich foods also keep you from gaining weight by maintaining your normal blood sugar level! One such food is the good old apple.

You have likely heard of the many benefits of apple before! You will be surprised to notice how simple it is to curb hunger by eating just one apple per day! Another such appetite suppressant food is egg. I have noticed that if I eat just four or five eggs per day, I virtually don't feel hungry at all for hours! Being rich in protein, eggs would help you with weight loss by building strong lean muscles for you (the more lean muscles you have, the more fat you burn)!

Yet another fiber-rich food is legumes and nuts! Whenever I feel hungry, I often eat grams, black beans, peas, soybeans, groundnuts, etc., of course in raw forms! They are not only a good and easy way to keep hunger away for a considerable period of time but also helpful in weight loss, since they too are rich in protein content just like eggs!

2. Suppressing hunger using artificial means: While you should be using natural food suppressants as much as possible, they may not be sufficient for you! If you feel that the natural means are not enough to curb hunger, you may try appetite suppressants such as Hoodia. Truth to be told, Hoodia is actually a natural appetite suppressant in the form of supplement; hence it is 100% safe and free from side effects!

3. Stay away from hunger triggers: Getting rid of 'hunger triggers' is as much important as curbing hunger itself! Foods which trigger unbearable hunger are usually those which are rich in sugar. Being rich in sugar, they dissolve into your bloodstream quickly and increase your blood sugar levels, which in turn increase your appetite manifold! Therefore, say no to white flour, candies, chocolates, processed fruit juices, fizzy drinks, soda, biscuits, etc!

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