Weight Loss

Weight Loss and Diet Pills

Many people desire to lose weight. Some people are serious about weight loss. There is a big difference. We all desire some things but if we don’t take the action we usually fail to get what we desire. For example, weight loss is something you must be serious about or it just won’t happen for you. To be serious about losing weight you have to become knowledgeable about the food we eat and having a well balanced diet. It is sad to say but too many people look for the quick fix. They turn to the weight loss pill or, as many are called, diet pills.

These people are simply misinformed and are treading on dangerous ground. Diets pills are un-natural and unhealthy. Using any such pills for weight loss are dangerous to your health.

Big business plays a roll in all of this. Why? For one simple reason: money. The pharmaceutical companies (they sell legal drugs) pay millions to tell you all the wonderful things diet pills will do for you. Diet pills are just bad news, period. The drug ephedra that they used to have in them was just a legal dose of meth (It speeds up your heart not your metabolism). Diet pills are drugs! Reference and research sources define it as a stimulant, a derivative of amphetamine, used illegally as a drug. Some of them are over the counter and that doesn’t mean they’re less potent, it just means they are less controlled.

Diet pills can contain any number of dangerous drugs, one of the most dangerous being Ephedrine. This drug is found in many diet pills and it has been linked to deaths from heart attacks, seizures and strokes. It would be a good idea to read the labels and do a bit of research when it comes to medicines and drugs. After all, it’s your life we are talking about. Doctors and health care professionals may not always tell you these important facts. Ephedrine, Caffeine, and Phenylpropranolamine are just some of the dangerous and addictive substances found in diet pills. Don’t risk your health for the sake of weight loss. While some diet pills have been shown to aid weight loss, the down side is too risky. Some of these diet pills have caused people to have serious medical problems, including death! It would also be wise to stay away from the pills that contain caffeine or at least high doses of caffeine.

Some people who are under a doctors care may be given certain diet pills. The difference being that a doctor is monitoring a person’s weight loss program. Prescription weight loss drugs are intended for people with serious weight problems, and should be used in conjunction with diet and exercise programs, again while under the supervision of a doctor. Any drugs are like a foreign body and have to be detoxified by the liver. Do your body a favor and keep your dieting simple. There are many sensible well balance diets available on the market that will aid your weight loss without the need for diet pills.

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Weight Loss

Are you one of the many people who have a desire to lose weight? Are you looking for the right weight loss plan that will get you on your way? Do this first: search Google for weight loss plans. Did you expect that many results? Amazing, isn’t it? Lots of information, but there is a problem. You have to separate the legitimate information from the misinformation. For those who are not familiar with diets and how the body functions it can be so confusing that some probably give up before even starting. So many of these diets are designed for a quick fix: that is some rapid weight loss. The problem is that after experiencing some weight loss during the early part of the diet, the long term result can be a substantial weight gain and even some health problems.

I’m sure many of you have heard of the Cabbage Soup Diet. Most of you have probably even tried it or know someone who did. And your not on it now? Is it any wonder? The diet is based on a low calorie soup that is low in fat and high in fiber. Some theories state that the cabbage soup is fat burning in itself, so by eating more of the soup you actually burn more fat and weight loss is experienced quite quickly. However, the reason the cabbage soup diet may work for some people is more likely to be due to the fact it is low in calories.

Diets such as the cabbage soup plan are certainly not healthy. If use for a long time it may cause some problems because you are depriving the body of food it needs. This sort of diet is not a well balanced diet and as such not suitable for long term weight loss. It may help jump start weight loss but should only be used for a couple of days at the most prior to a more sustainable long term weight management plan, that includes a well balanced diet and foods rich in protein that help to build lean muscle while burning fat.

People that have tried this particular diet may be confusing their body and how it functions. Believe it or not we do need some good solid food to nourish our bodies. On this diet we just don’t give our body what it needs. In addition to the soup, you are allowed as much water as you want, and a very restricted set of other foods. This diet is not doing anything to develop healthy eating habits and is likely to result in loss of muscle rather than loss of fat. This will mean that any weight loss experienced will be temporary and may even result in a weight gain.

Many people just jump right into a weight loss diet plan without doing some research. A friend tried it and tells you it is great so you decide to give it a shot. Get the recipe and your off. Before making any significant changes to your diet, or exercise regime, you should at least consult a qualified nutritionist, who will able to help you to develop and follow a long term weight loss strategy that will ultimately be a diet for life. If you are unsure of your health condition then you probably should consult your doctor. It is worth considering that we can only physically lose approximately 2 lb (1 Kg) of fat per week. Any other weight loss will be due to a loss of water or a loss of muscle. If a diet promises you will lose 10 lb (5 Kg) in 2 weeks then you know that 6 lb (3 Kg) will be either muscle or water. To be successful at weight loss learn how the body works and how it loses fat.

Janet Matthews

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IGB TriPower Team

Weight Loss Tips

Anyone who has to lose weight understands that it is a battle we must face daily. For some of us weight loss can actually be so overwhelming that it is constantly on our mind. We almost are obsessed with it. Regardless, we all need help as we try to be successful so here are a few tips as we travel the same road.

One of the best tips I have ever come across is so simple that many people overlook it. Simply cut our meals in half. We don’t have to change anything, just eat half of what we normally eat. You have to lose weight with the reduction in calories. Keep in mind though that the assumption is being made that the food you are eating is more on the healthy side rather than unhealthy. For example, if you usually eat a deli sandwich at lunch, eat half of it, but replace your chips with carrot sticks. Still hungry? Before you reach for the rest of your sandwich, munch on a piece of fruit. Try to make the piece of fruit an apple or a pear. The crunchiness helps and takes longer to eat. Produce takes longer to eat and digest than other foods, which means you’ll have more time to notice you’re getting full. The added fiber in both the carrots and fruit will help you feel more satisfied than chips would have and will certainly be more beneficial for your weight loss regime.

Another good tip, but somewhat difficult to do, deals with dining out. When you are dining at a restaurant, ask the waiter for a take-out container as soon as he gets your order. Put half of your meal in the box as soon as it arrives. Try to eat slowly and enjoy the conversation and the restaurant’s ambiance. Remember, it takes about 20 minutes to start to feel full, so eating at a slower pace will prevent you from overeating. Weight loss is so much easier to accomplish if you don’t have to deal with the hunger pains. Eat slowly! You can always take some of the food back out of the carton at the restaurant if you’re still truly hungry, but chances are you won’t want to. If you take the container home, chances are, you will never eat it.

Some people just don’t like left-overs for a meal the next day. So if you are one of these people, then ask if your eatery offers lunch-sized portions of their dishes. These are almost always significantly smaller than full-sized dinner entrees, so don’t be afraid to ask if you can purchase the lunch entree at dinner time. As a last resort, if they resist, tell them you are on a weight loss program and need the smaller portions. If that’s not an option, ask to order from the children’s menu … practicing this portion control pointer will save your waistline some inches and your wallet some bucks.

Finally, try to find out how much makes a serving of the food you eat. You are aware that many labels have this information. You’ll be more surprised to discover just how small a particular serving may be and how many calories are in that “serving”. Take the time to check the nutrition labels to find out — you probably will be shocked at how small an actual serving looks compared to what you usually eat. Learn what a serving is of your favorite snacks; start by measuring them out the next few times you eat them. Once you get into the habit of seeing how much a serving really looks like, you’ll eventually be able to “eyeball” servings and know how much is too much. Most weight loss programs readily have available charts to let you know what the actual serving size should be. weight loss is all about being aware.

Marilyn Nelson

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Weight Loss

There are so many different weight loss plans today that it can be very confusing to most people who are looking for a way to lose some extra pounds. One of the problems is that most people do not take the time to do a little research on the topic. There is an abundance of information available, whether you go to a library, ask your doctor or go on the Internet. For something as important as ones health we should take the time to find information about anything we intend to do with regards to staying healthy. As with anything weight loss is a process and takes time. In order to really understand the process of weight loss we need to understand the process that made us overweight in the first place.

Our bodies are an amazing work of art. It functions in such a way so as to sustain life and keep us healthy. However, sometimes things go wrong, such as disease, and the way the body functions is altered to fight such things. We can’t control all things with regards to our body, such as disease, and the changes it causes our bodies. But when it comes to eating, that is something we can control. Unfortunately, for those of us who do not eat properly, our poor dietary habits cause changes in our bodies that make it more difficult for the body to lose fat and ultimately sustain any weight loss.

All human beings have a family of hormones and enzymes that are intended to fight the fat. If we miss a meal or eat too many carbohydrates our bodies respond by elevating the stress hormones. The body then thinks it is in a life threatening situation and responds by releasing stored glycogen into the blood to raise the blood sugar. If this cycle is repeated on a regular basis our bodies will be experiencing bouts of high and low blood sugar causing the body to be over stressed and therefore unable to deal effectively with weight loss.

When there is too much or too little of a specific hormone, for example, the body will function in such a way to adjust to the imbalance. If the body has elevated blood sugar levels, the response is to release insulin to lower the blood sugar. Insulin levels will remain high if the body is consistently under nourished with the wrong food combinations. Excess insulin along with inactivity can prevent weight loss due to the fact that inactive muscles become insulin resistant and more and more calories are stored in the fat cells. This can ultimately progress to situation where the body becomes insulin resistant. If you find yourself accumulating fat in the middle of your body then you have more than likely become insulin resistant. Weight loss can be very difficult if this is the case.

Once this situation occurs, the body begins to react by accumulating even more fat which will eventually extend to other areas of the body and you will be come progressively more obese. As the muscles and fat cells become less sensitive to insulin, blood sugar levels will rise higher and the body will be forced to use the pancreas to help to lower the levels. In a worst case scenario this can result in Type 11 Diabetes.

To be truly successful with any weight loss program you have to educate yourself. Knowledge is power. You need to be aware that there are various factors that help to determine how quickly and effectively you lose weight, one of which is turning fat into lean muscle. You need to eat right sort of foods for your metabolic type and do the appropriate exercises on a regular basis. Very often this can result in an initial weight gain as you gain muscle (which weighs more than fat). Then as if by magic your body will start to experience weight loss that can often seem to be faster than normal. Of course a weight gain, when on a weight loss diet, can be very disconcerting and many people give up mistakenly thinking that the diet isn’t working for them.

Don’t give up if this is something that you encounter in your weight loss program. Actually your body is making changes and adapting to these changes specifically. Because muscle is the most metabolically active tissue in your body, your ability to burn up unwanted fat and subsequently achieve weight loss is improved. However it is important to remember that although you may think that weight loss is your goal the chances are what you are really aiming for is a more streamlined body. If in order to achieve a more streamlined shape you need to convert fat into lean muscle and gain a bit of weight in the process, then weight loss has to become a secondary issue. In order to help overcome this mind set it is a good idea when starting a diet to take your measurements as well as getting weighed. This way you will be relieved to find that you are losing inches even when your weight is seemingly staying the same. This will give you the incentive you need to continue.

Janet Matthews

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IGB TriPower Team

Weight Loss Made Easy

Everyone likes to find helpful tips that can be used along with their weight loss program. Here are some simple hints. Some you may have already heard about but if not, give them a try. It may make your effort a little easier and give you an edge in the never ending battle:

1.It helps to put something into your stomach just before you eat. So drink a glass or ice cold water as soon as you sit down for your meal. Or, enjoy a bowl of broth-based soup just before your entree. It will give you a fuller sensation sooner, so you will not eat as much.

2.Again try to put something into your stomach before your meal. About 30 minutes before you eat, precede your meal with an apple, raw vegetables or a salad with reduced fat dressing. Doing so will curb your appetite and give your diet a fiber boost. Remember, fiber is your best friend in this weight loss battle.

3. Try to have something healthy to snack on during the day. Keep your blood sugar (and your appetite) at an even keel all day long by not going any longer than 5 hours without having something to eat. Keep celery sticks, carrots, bell pepper strips close at hand for munchies. The crispy crunch helps weight loss by giving you a psychological boost.

4.Some have had great success by eating multiple, healthy mini meals throughout the day rather than a few large ones. How many times have you starved yourself all day just to binge at meal time? And your mini-meal does not mean a candy bar! We are talking fruits and veggies here.

5.Combining carbs and proteins for a small snack before your meal helps also. Eat a carb and protein-comprised snack 1 to 2 hours before your meal. For example, reduced fat cheese and crackers or cereal with low-fat yogurt.

6.Much of our overeating can be related to emotional eating. Avoid overeating due to emotions by talking to a counselor or close friend, or keeping a journal. Or, log on to a message board or chat room you enjoy to get support from your “virtual” friends. If those are not available, take a 30 minute walk.

7.And here’s one we all know about but most of us hate doing! Exercise! When you feel a binge coming on, exercise is a great way to elevate your mood and get your mind of food. It also relieves stress. Weight loss is never an easy project. Protect your emotional self with plenty of exercise.

8.Finally, here’s a very good tip when you are dining out. When you order ask your server to package up half of your entree in to-go container when he brings your meal. Chances are you won’t open that container and eat the rest there and then. Think about how many times you may have done this without realizing you just one a round in the weight loss battle by eating half the calories you normally would have.

weight loss is a battle we wage everyday, and a good portion of it is done by just implementing a few little tricks.

Marilyn Nelson

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Weight Loss

The weight loss industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the last few years. We have become a more health conscious society, yet at the same time, we are also becoming what some consider is a “sickly” society. There is no question the weight loss is now a very, very big business. The number of companies that produce and market health and wellness products is climbing each year. Unfortunately due to the fact that there are many fad diets out there that promise unrealistic results, many desperate dieters will find themselves constantly moving from one diet to another to find the one that offers then lasting success.

It would be a safe assumption to make to say that you or someone you know has tried a number of different diets in an attempt to lose weight. Some refer to this as being a weight loss yoyo-er or compare it to a roller coaster ride, up and down with your weight. Do you lose weight only to put it back on again time after time? Perhaps you even put more weight on than before and your weight is gradually creeping up higher and higher and you don’t know what to do about it. Well it may help you to know that you are not alone in this and weight loss yoyo-ers are on the increase.

Some in the health field believe that constantly losing and gaining weight can be harmful for your body. Once you get into this cycle of weight off – weight on, your body, not surprisingly, becomes confused. Once upon a time your body had a set point, a weight that was the norm for you. With repeated weight gain followed by weight loss followed by weight gain etc. etc., your body is constantly changing that set point until it is at a higher rate than you would like it to be. It can then be very difficult to attain the weight loss you so desire. Your body plateaus and any further weight loss seems like an impossibility. When this happens we often we get frustrated and disheartened and give up on the weight loss diet thinking it isn’t working. This inevitably results in our weight starting to increase once again to an unacceptable level.

Our set-point is very important if we are to lose weight and maintain that loss. Our body at one time could regulate this particular set point and keep our weight at, or at least near, an acceptable level. So what can you do to re-regulate your set point? First and foremost, it is important to realize that you are going to have to be far more persistent in your approach to weight loss. One of the reasons you find it difficult to sustain your weight loss is because your adrenal glands have become exhausted. Very often when you have been on a weight loss diet month after month, perhaps not following a well structured diet, maybe cutting calories or missing meals or eating too many carbohydrates, your body is constantly in a fight or flight state. This situation will inevitably leave you tired confusing your metabolism and encouraging it to turn to stimulants such as tea, coffee, and diet drinks as a pick me up to compensate for what may well have been an energy deficient diet. Unfortunately this just activates the sympathetic nervous system to release more stress hormones which in turn requires more stimulants and so the cycle goes on and weight loss becomes less and less likely. This vicious circle can be almost impossible to break without professional help.

With so many fad diets and other programs on the market, people can easily become confused as to which plan they should use. If you want to know if your weight loss plan is a good one then it needs to have a good scientific explanation so that you are certain it is going to work to not only help you to lose weight but also the gain health. Many people who have been on a “not so healthy” weight loss diet will inevitably have lost some muscle as well as fat. As muscle burns energy this will not help your weight loss regime as a decreased muscle mass means a lower metabolic rate. Yet another vicious cycle your body has to find a way to break. This increases your chances gaining weight rather than losing weight and so the yoyo effect continues.

Our health is a very serious issue and we must learn to take care of our body. It’s the only one we’ll ever have! And our weight is one of the most important aspects of our health. Being over weight is not something to “play” with. Your future health is dependant on you losing weight so take your diet seriously. If weight loss has been an issue for you for many years then it would be advisable to get the advice and support of a professional weight loss coach who can monitor your progress. You need to be patient and remember it has probably taken you many years to become over weight particularly if you have been a weight loss yoyo-er, so it is likely take time to crack the cycle and achieve permanent weight loss. Remember also that tackling your weight loss problem also means that you are improving your overall health.

Janet Matthews

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IGB TriPower Team

Weight Loss

I’m sure you or some one you know has tried to lose weight at one time or another. It can become quite confusing with so many different weight loss programs and diets available. You almost have to be a nutritionist to understand them and then make a decision on which one to follow. Weight loss has become such a complex issue. Diet has always been thought to be the most important part of any dietary regime. However very few will disagree that exercise is also an important part of a weight loss program. Exercise also has a secondary benefit, not only does it help us get rid of those extra pounds but it helps improve our overall health. So what really takes place in the body when we exercise? What changes occur and how does our body processes work together to achieve these benefits?

We all know too well how easy it is to put on those extra pounds. For most of us it takes a great amount of personal discipline to control or change our eating habits. After all, eating is the only way we can put on those extra pounds. If we can control what we eat and how much we are well on the way to losing weight. When we eat any food we are consuming calories and we also at the same time we burn up calories as we go through our daily routines. If our daily activities burn less calories than we take in, then we are going to gain weight. If we do not have enough physical activity in our normal routine of life, then we must find a way to burn more calories. Exercise is the most efficient way to do this. But exercise not only burns off calories as we are doing the exercising, it also has a very important after effect beneficial in anyones attempt to achieve weight loss.

Although many of us can quickly get to hate doing exercise, we realize that it will help us in our efforts to lose weight and maintain that loss. Exercise raises the metabolism, the body’s mechanism for burning calories. What happens is that by raising our metabolism we not only burn more calories as we exercise, but the body continues to burn calories for a period even after we finish exercising. It’s like our body knows what is best for us, so it continues to work a little overtime to help us with weight loss. Exercise gives us that feel good factor, but it feels better knowing that our body’s continues to burn calories for a period after we have finished exercising.

Our bodies are made up of different tissues, and if you are planning to lose some weight you will be concerned with muscle tissue and fat. The muscle tissue in our bodies plays an important role in how we expend energy. Muscles use up energy and burn off the calories/fat. Even when we are at rest our muscles will be using energy, thus burning calories. However, we know that it certainly isn’t enough to lose weight or all we would have to do is sleep. While muscle tissue burns calories, the opposite is true of fat tissue. Fat cells store calories. As you can see there is an intrinsic link between muscles and fat?

Many people do not think of this relationship when they begin a weight loss program. Most are just determined to get rid of some excess fat. However, one uses calories and the other stores calories. More muscle means burning more fat, and therefore there are less calories to be stored in our fat cells. Since our muscles need energy, the more muscle tissue we have the faster our metabolism runs. The faster our metabolism runs the more calories we burn up. The more calories we burn off the more weight loss we achieve. If we look at this sort of physiological information it should help us to understand the intricacies of how to lose weight. So why not take time to learn how the body works and what will help you achieve sustained weight loss. This way you will know why it is necessary to exercise as part of your regime

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A Cold Weather Way To Burn Fat Fast

Trying to lose weight at any time of the year can be difficult, but even more so during the winter months, especially if you live in a northern climate. Weight loss in the winter can be an extra trial for many people as they feel the need to eat more to keep warm and also are less inclined to get out and do some exercise.

Getting out during the cold winter months can be enjoyable as the fresh, cold air seems to rejuvenate your body after spending the day indoors. If you change the way you look at it, winter can be the perfect time to walk off weight, even if you’re not a “snow bunny”. Sticking with your usual exercise routine is one of the best ways to boost your chances of starting the new year a size smaller. If you got used to walking outdoors throughout the summer months, switching to a different activity for cold weather in the winter can make your weight loss even more of a struggle, says John Jakicic, PhD, assistant professor in the weight control and diabetes research center at Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, RI.

If you do change your main exercise activity just to avoid going outside in the cold winter months, it may have a negative impact on the momentum you have going for you after months of regular exercise in the warmer months. Finding a new activity may mean organizing your day differently or doing something that you’re not as comfortable with. Research shows that people who lose weight and keep it off do so by exercising the equivalent of walking 3 to 4 miles a day. No matter what the weather, they find a way–and you can too. We’ll show you how to easily transition from fall to winter so that you can slim down–even during the holidays. You’ll look fantastic come spring, your bones will stay strong, and your walking muscles won’t be screaming when you head out for your first warm-weather jaunt.

At first thought, the idea of walking during the cold months may seem a bit too much for many people. But walking in the winter offers you a refreshing change of pace, says Alan Mikesky, PhD, director of the human performance and biomechanics laboratory at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. The invigorating cold air can clear your mind and reduce stress, which can be helpful for weight loss. Walking in the cold air may also encourage you to walk faster, raising your heart rate and therefore increasing your metabolism.

And if walking in the cold can help reduce stress then maybe you should consider how you view this particular exercise. Research shows that stress can increase levels of cortisol, a hormone that may increase appetite and promote fat storage. Getting outside during daylight hours also increases levels of serotonin, a hormone that helps calm cravings. Fresh air and sunlight are also good for your overall health not just your weight loss

There are many light-weight winter clothes that are excellent at keeping you warm when you are out in the cold. Why not treat yourself to a new, fleecy top. High-tech synthetic fabrics make a big difference to your comfort, so they’re worth the investment. You’ll be much happier and more energized if you’re warm and dry instead of sweaty and chilled, and therefore more likely to continue with your exercise regime. Allow at least 10 minutes to warm up, as when it’s cold, your heart and muscles need more time to get ready.

Dress in layers when going for a walk out in the cold. That way if you get too warm you can takes some off. Always wear a hat, gloves and don’t forget some sunscreen if you walk in the during the day. When you step outside, you should feel slightly chilled but not cold. During your workout, you want to feel warm, not hot and sweaty.

If you just can’t go into the cold weather for a walk, the next best thing is to have a treadmill. this will be your best friend during the winter months. In a study led by Dr. Jakicic, women who had a treadmill in their home lost twice as much weight as those without one.

The perfect scenario is to have a treadmill for the bad weather days. If the weather’s bad or when it’s too dark outside, you can hop on a treadmill anytime, even if you only have a few minutes. Plus, if your treadmill is in constant view, it serves as a visual reminder. We can always make excuses why we don’t do our daily exercise, but as soon as we recognize that they are just excuses, we can overcome our reticence and get to work on doing our bit towards our weight loss campaign

Having a treadmill also has some benefits as it takes the guess work out of your exercise routine. You can see how fast and far you’re walking, which also allows you to workout your calorie burn and track your progress, says Bobby Kelly, creator of Treadmill Conditioning and owner of Results Only gym in Rockville, MD. Also, since walking is a natural movement, you may be more comfortable and better able to get a good workout than you would with an exercise machine that is unfamiliar to you. Weight loss can be fun. If you find it a lonely existence then why not find a friend to accompany you on your journey.

Jan Whalen

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