10 Healthy Ways to Lose Weight

Everyone desires a trim look, that figure which makes them feel good and boosts their confidence. This desire manifests in weight loss programmes, which many women engage in to get that much sought after shape. However, losing weight appropriately is a necessary part of any worthwhile health plan. With weight loss, blood pressure normally drops, your lipid profile (serum cholesterol level) gets better, your blood sugar improves, your heartbeat improves, etc. It is remarkable how much good you can do for your body for just shedding a few kilos.

WHY DO PEOPLE GAIN WEIGHT?

People gain weight as a result of various reasons, which include: Diet, Lifestyle, Individual factors (like hormonal imbalance, sensitivity of the hunger center in the brain etc.), and hereditary factors.

FRUSTRATED TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT?

I am aware that many have failed in their quest to lose weight and therefore have given up. Others have tried to lose weight only to gain weight shortly after. Others have injured themselves in the process of trying to lose weight. Some spend so much money on weight loss products without success. I am glad to offer you then HEALTHY WAYS to lose weight NATURALLY without side effects or endanger your health. And much more, you don’t have to buy any weight loss product. All you need is grace for discipline and commitment to the plan. Another bonus: You don’t have to starve yourself. All you need to do is to know the right kinds of food to eat, when to eat and how to eat. I guarantee you that if you follow the simple plan outlined below you will lose your excess body weight effortlessly, naturally, and in a healthy way, until you reach you ideal body weight and stabilize.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Let me begin by warning that most of the weight-loss diets in town are hazardous to health. A low-carbohydrate and high protein diet, for instance, may help you lose weight initially, but will definitely lead to major health problems in future – especially if the protein is from animal sources. Such health problems might include constipation, kidney damage, increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels, liver damage, osteoporosis, tooth decay, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, stroke, etc. A low-carbohydrate diet may also lead to a condition known as ketoacidosis, which can be fatal. Ketones are the waste products of partially metabolized fat. Ketones, being acidic, can alter the blood’s nearly neutral PH level. This can trigger disease. Trying to lose weight too rapidly can lead to loss of muscle weight rather than fat weight. It can also lead to dehydration and its attended consequences, menstrual problems, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and even backache. The best way to lose weight is to develop a wholesome diet and lifestyle.

The unhealthy weight will then reduce naturally without further effort on your part. Dietary and lifestyle changes are enough to help you lose weight appropriately. I used to weigh about 90kg ( approximately 200 pounds). After adopting the plan I am about to share with you , I lose 20kg in about 6 months without even feeling that anything was happening to me. The best part of it is that I have been able to keep the weight off for 3 years. Let me show you how.

1.  ELIMINATE FREE SUGAR FROM YOUR DIET. Free sugar in beverages such as soft drinks, lager beer, refined sugar, etc, make you gain weight. Eliminating soft drinks alone from your diet will help you to lose about 7kg of body weight in one year.

2. AVOID REFINED CARBOHYDRATE.  As much as possible. All carbohydrates are not the same. Refined carbohydrates make you gain weight as opposed to unrefined carbohydrate.

3.   MINIMIZE YOUR INTAKE OF COOKED FOOD. To a reasonable level. You should start with a 50:50 ration of cooked food to raw foods daily and gradually increase the amount of raw food you consume daily. The secret is that raw food doesn’t make people gain weight no matter how much of it they consume. Let your menu be of this nature: Breakfast of FRESH FRUITS, Lunch of a bowl of VEGETABLE SALAD WITH YOUR MAIN COOKED FOOD OF THE DAY, AND Supper of a LARGE BOWL OF VEGETABLE SALAD WITH A VERY LITTLE COOKED FOOD If any at all. Anyone who tries this way of eating for only 30 days will testify to its effectiveness.

4.  REDUCE YOUR INTAKE OF FATS. One gram of fat produces approximately 9 calories, one gram of protein produces approximately only 4 calories, while one gram of carbohydrate generates approximately only 4 calories. So, carbohydrate is not the culprit per se in weight gain, especially complex carbohydrate. Just a tablespoon of butter gives you about 100 extra calories.

5.  REGULAR MODERATE EXERCISE.  Essentially, we gain weight when we consume more calories than what we burn. The body converts excess calories into fat and stores the fat especially under the skin. So if we can burn more calories than we are consuming, we will definitely lose weight. Exercise or physical activity is one way to burn more calories. Different physical activities help us to burn different amounts of calories. According to Dr. George D. Pamplona Roger:

Ø  We can consume about 65 calories per hour while sleeping

Ø  We consume about 250 calories per hour while walking

Ø  We can consume about 350 calories per hour while engaged in GYMNASTICS

Ø  We can consume about 450 calorie per hour while playing tennis

Ø  We consume about 500 calories per hour while CYCLING

Ø  We consume about 650 calories per hour while SWIMMING

Ø  We consume about 850 calories per hour while playing SOCCER

Ø  We consume about 1000 calories per hour while racing

Our daily need of calories is a function of our level of activity.

6.    AVOID GLUTTONY. Over-eating is not a healthy practice. The Biochemist, Ted Broer, in his book, MAXIMUM ENERGY, said for you to burn off only 100 calories of food through exercise, you will have to do any of the following.

Ø  Do a 3-mile brisk walk, or

Ø  Do a 1-mile running, or

Ø  Do 5 miles of cycling, or

Ø  Swim continuously for 700 yards, or

Ø  Play 50 minutes of highly competitive singles’ tennis, or

Ø  Play handball or racquetball non-stop for 30 minutes

7.  AVOID UNHEALTHY SNACKS (FOODS BETWEEN MEALS). Too much snacks will add unwanted calories to your daily food intake and this accumulates, making you gain unnecessary weight with its attendant health problems. Biscuits, donuts, meat-pie, coffee, caffeine-containing tea, cow milk, refined sugar, etc, are all unhealthy for you during tea break at seminars, conferences or even at work or at home. Instead adopt the healthier option of fresh fruits (apples, mango, oranges, watermelon, etc) as snacks. It is not as easy to burn off calories, as it takes to ingest them. It takes about 2000 steps (walking for roughly one mile) to burn off 100 calories.

For example, it will take you 350 steps of walking to burn off the calories in a cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk; 3,050 steps to burn the calories in Kit-Kat; 3,475 steps to burn off the calories in a can or bottle of soft drinks; 4,075 steps for the calories in a pint of lager beer; 5000 steps to burn off the calories in a meal of French fries; 5,250 steps for donut; 7775 steps for a snickers bar; 36,250 steps for 8 inches pepperoni pizza; etc., but only 1500 steps to burn off the calories in one orange. To burn off the calories in a bowl of cornflakes with skimmed mile requires about 5000 steps.

8.    WATER:  Drinking adequate amounts of distilled water (eight to twelve 240ml glasses) a day raises and maintains your metabolism in optimum working order. According to Dr. Brown Landone, distilled water helps one lose weight if one can drink about 4-6 glasses of it 30 minutes before each meal. I must add however that if you are drinking distilled water, you need to mineralize it or drink plenty of vegetable and fruit juices as well as your trace minerals.

9.     WEIGHT LOSS THROUGH COLON CLEANSING.  The average adult is said to carry about 3 to 7kg of faecal matter in their colon. Dr. Bernard Jensen reported an autopsy that revealed a stagnant colon weighing in at an incredible 18kg (40Ibs). Again Robert Gray reported that ‘There is an autopsy on record wherein the colon was removed and was found to weigh 60 pounds (27kg)!

If such a person were alive, the person’s weight would definitely come down by 27kg just by undergoing colon cleansing. How do we get our colons cleansed? There are different ways: colonic irrigation, enema, etc. But the one I recommend is by increasing your fiber intake, exercising, and drinking plenty of water. Also, eliminate the foods that can clog your colon, such as white bread and other white flour products that have all their fiber removed.

10.    DON’T EAT YOUR SUPPER TOO LATE.  Ideally your supper should be eaten between 5 and 6pm. At the very latest, 7pm; eating your supper too late makes your body store excess fat. If you would stop eating anything after 7pm everyday, you will lose weight and feel great when you wake up the next morning.

Following these 10 easy steps will sure help you to lose weight naturally, gradually and safely it will also keep the weight off permanently.

Fast, Easy Way to Lose 5 Pounds in a Week

Do you need to lose some weight quickly? Want to look thinner/leaner for an important event next week? Well you're in the right place. In this article I'm going to give you some proven tips for fast and relatively easy weight loss success. This is one of the fastest ways to lose 5 pounds (in about a week). Here we go...

Don' Starve and Forget the Diet Pills

The first step is to not try to "stave the weight off. Starvation and crash dieting just doesn't work very well, in the short term OR in the long term. The same goes for all the "magical" diet pills and bizarre weight loss supplements out there. Don't waste your money or risk your health on expensive pills, powders, or other junk.

The Keys to Success

You can easily lose 5 pounds within the next 7 days by combining a few proven techniques and making small, relatively painless sacrifices (especially in terms of eating). It really comes down to cutting out ALL the foods and drinks that slow or stop your body's natural fat-burning, pound-shedding processes while taking steps to speed up your metabolism and optimize your hormone levels for healthy fast weight loss.

If you do all of these things you'll be significantly lighter and thinner by this time next week:

1. Don't Drink Calories

Many of us take in an amazing amount of calories through liquids we drink. If you drink only water and sugar-free teas you'll automatically cut your calorie intake. If you drink enough -- up to a gallon per day for the fastest possible results -- you'll boost your metabolism, minimize hunger, and (paradoxically) flush excess "water weight" out of your body.

2. Don't Eat White Carbs

For the next week, cut ALL "white" carbohydrate foods out of your diet. These include: refined grain products (breads, pastas, crackers, etc.), white rice, and white potatoes. The starchy foods have tons of simple, low-quality carbs that make it very difficult to lose pounds quickly. Cut them out and you'll stabilize blood sugar levels and insulin production -- VERY important if you want to avoid food cravings, burn fat, and lose pounds ASAP. You'll also automatically slim down your belly because these high-calorie starches causes a lot of bloating.

3. Do 30-Minute Combo Workouts Every Other Day

Do 30-minute workouts that combine strength training and cardio exercise about every other day, 3-4 times in the week. You'll burn more calories and body fat than cardio-only workouts and you'll tone up your muscles. Choose compound exercises that work multiple muscle groups, such as squats, lunges, push-ups, pull-ups, dips, etc. By the end of the week your body should have a sleeker and "tighter" look that makes you appear to have lost even more than the 5 pounds we're shooting for!


Lose 5 Lbs FAST -- The Fastest Tips

If you want to lose those five pounds in the fastest way possible do these things as well:

1. Go Low-Carb

Cut all starches and high-sugar carbohydrates out of your diet for the next 7 days. Low-carb diets are great for shedding several pounds and losing a few inches from your stomach and thighs quickly, mainly because of the way they affect your body's glycogen levels and overall chemistry. Basically, just stick to high-quality proteins, healthy oils/fats, and vegetables and the pounds will melt off!

2. Take Some Caffeine Before Workouts

Your body will burn more fat if you take some caffeine about 30 minutes before your workouts, and you'll lose pounds faster. You can take a caffeine-containing supplement, chug a sugar-free energy drink, or just drink some coffee (or strong-brewed green tea). Caffeine speeds up the metabolism and allows you to workout harder, longer.

3. Sleep More

Just getting 30 to 60 minutes more sleep per night can make a big difference. Most people need at least 7 hours of sleep per night to lose weight as quickly as possible. Studies show that well-rested people have more energy, stronger metabolisms, and fewer cravings for sugar and fatty foods. You'll also have a more ideal overall hormonal balance if you get more sleep!


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The Fastest Diet for Losing Belly Fat

Here's an email we just got asking about the fastest diet to lose belly fat:

"Hi. I'm a 32 year old woman and I've been battling with my flabby belly for several years. My stomach looks like a man's beer belly and I want to get rid of it ASAP! Please tell me the quickest diet for losing belly fat. Thank you!" -- Janet from Las Vegas, NV

We get a lot of similar questions every month. Obviously stubborn belly fat is a big problem for many people. The good news is that it's not difficult to burn off abdominal fat very rapidly with the right diet and exercise program. Here are a few tips for losing stomach fat in the fastest way possible...

1. Eliminate all processed foods -- For the time being cut ALL processed foods from your diet. This is one of the simplest, easiest, and quickest ways to get your body into it's natural "weight loss" mode metabolically and hormonally. Also avoid beverages with artificial sweeteners if you can.

2. Cut down on sugar -- Eat as little sugar as possible. This is really important to cut down on total calorie intake and to keep blood sugar/insulin levels stable while minimizing hunger and food cravings.

3. Eat lots of raw foods -- Try to get at least a third of your calories from raw foods like vegetables, nuts, seeds, and low-sugar fruits. They will fill you up and make you feel good while helping you lose belly fat as fast as possible. Choose organic versions whenever possible.

4. Eat plenty of quality protein and good fats -- All your meals and snacks should be based around a quality protein source and many of them should contain some healthy fats (like virgin olive oil, natural peanut butter, avocado, coconut oil, etc.). Protein and good fats fight hunger and help to stabilize blood sugar and energy levels.

5. Avoid all trans fats and other highly refined fats/oils -- Refined fats are just plain bad for you. They zap energy and make you fat.

6. Drink LOTS of water -- Water is a natural appetite suppressor and energy booster. Try to drink at least a gallon a day for the fastest fat burning results!

7. Eat lots of protein-based snacks and protein shakes -- Try to eat a small amount of protein every 2-3 hours during the day, either by itself or with a bit of healthy fats and/or good carbs. You'll feel less hungry and lose your belly fat much faster!

So there you have it: the fastest diet for losing belly fat. Obviously you need to do some effective exercise as well for the quickest possible results but, since diet is 80% of the battle, these tips will get you on your way to a leaner stomach!

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The Fastest & Simplest Way to Burn Fat, Lose Pounds, and Look Sexy

Burning off ugly body fat, losing pounds, and creating a leaner, fitter, sexier-looking body does NOT have to be a difficult, complicated, and/or slow process. If you follow all of the steps outlined below you will have no problem losing weight quickly while building lean muscle mass and greatly improving the way you look and feel...

The Fastest Way to Lose Weight and Look Great

1. Eat mainly natural, unprocessed plants (e.g. vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, etc.) and some animal protein (meat, eggs, fish, etc.). Also eat some healthy fat/oil every day. Avoid all processed foods and refined ingredients, especially sugars, flours, and fats.

2. Move slowly often. Our bodies are designed to move slowly, frequently, for extended periods of time. So spend some time walking, bike riding, hiking, every week, at least 3 hours total.

3. Do simple, heavy strength training. 2 or 3 times per week do some form of strength training. Lift weights or utilize your own bodyweight. Just focus on simple, compound movements that work lots of muscle at the same time -- squats, pull-ups, push-ups, dips, etc.

4. Move fast occasionally. Once or twice a week get out and do some form of fast, high-intensity cardio training like wind-sprints. Keep the workouts short (about 10 - 15 minutes total) and do short rounds of very high-intensity activity followed by brief rest/recovery periods (aka "interval" training).

5. Cover the basics. Our bodies need certain things to be able to burn off fat and lose pounds in the fastest way possible. Get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and try to get a decent amount of sunlight exposure every week. Also get outside and play a sport or take part in an exercise-related activity (like hiking) at least once a week to reduce stress burn more calories.

That's it. The simplest, fastest, and easiest way to burn fat and create a sexier-looking body. This method is 100% proven to work so give it a try and start creating your new body today!

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