Weight Loss

Weight Loss

Each one of us knows when we are overweight. It is constantly on our mind. We are not only uncomfortable about how we look but also how we feel. Our weight problem can become a very depressing issue for us. We are usually very conscious about how we look and how others see us. How many times have walked into a supplement store and asked for information about weight loss, fat-burning or muscle-building supplements? How many times have you bought the latest best-selling diet book? How many television infomercials have you watched a weight loss or fitness expert promote the latest and best diet and equipment? Finally, how many hours have you spent surfing the web for information about diet, nutrition or weight loss programs.

No one likes to be lied to. But, if you have done any of the above then the chances are you’ve been told many weight loss lies!

There is a serious problem we all encounter today when it comes to collecting information. There is an over-load of information available to us, especially on the Internet. The problem lies with the fact that we have to discern which information is reliable and which is not. Not all the material we access is based on scientific research. Honest, accurate information about nutrition and weight loss is harder to come by than ever before, and nearly everyone has been misled at one time or another. This may of course be that the so called guru thinks that the information they are giving is correct and may have been misled themselves. But to ensure that you are receiving or giving accurate and honest weight loss information you need to look very carefully at the scientific evidence surrounding the weight loss claims

One of the areas of the body that seems to attract fat without question is the mid-section: our belly. Many of us who need to lose weight are probably concerned mainly with these extra pounds we put on around our waistline. If you are a regular dieter then you will no doubt be familiar with this annoying problem of belly fat. Belly fat has become the dieters curse. No matter how successful your weight loss program has been undoubtedly you will be left with the problem of stubborn belly fat. This is particularly frustrating for women who are looking for that slim-line figure, but no matter how hard you try the problem persists.

Ask a man and he will tell you it doesn’t matter what sex you are, male or female, it is difficult to lose weight. Ask a woman the same question and she’ll tell you that it is much harder for women to lose weight. Unfortunately women are born with more fat cells than men, mainly for the purpose of protecting and nourishing our babies. So weight loss, especially the removal of that stubborn mid section fat, can actually be a lot harder for women than for men.

Male or female, we all want fast results. We just want to see the extra weight come off quickly. It is a strong motivation for us when we see weight loss results right from the start. Especially getting rid of that bloated belly can be a great incentive for most people. Better to get rid of it from the start than be left with it at the end of your diet.

Many of us want to know why it seems that most of the extra weight we gain appears to head straight for the waistline or belly area? Inflammation caused by foods your body is intolerant to is one of the main reasons for a bloated belly, especially if that belly is of the pot belly variety. Inflammation and excess gas caused by undigested food particles can be a major cause of both inflammation and a bloated belly. Most people who have been on a weight loss diet will be familiar with the term water retention and although this can often be more prevalent in the ankles and other joints it can also be a contributory factor for a swollen midsection . For weight loss to take place it is advisable to address these underlying intolerances first, especially if you want to have a flat belly rather than a fat belly. You will then feel that your weight loss program will be much more successful.

Weight Loss Stories – Fact or Fiction

People enjoy talking about themselves, so when they have a good story to tell you should be ready to listen. And people just love to tell a weight loss story after they have been successful at losing some of those unwanted pounds. Anybody who has had to seriously lose weight will have their own story to tell. It is relatively easy to ascertain which are genuine and which are out right scams, especially if you know the right questions to ask.

As individuals we often learn from others and so it is with weight loss. Weight loss stories have an importance of their own in that they can inspire other people to lose weight. So in fact an honest weight loss story can save someone’s life and that’s not an exaggeration; it is a statement of fact. Many of these people have made huge sacrifices and life changes to achieve their goal and seeing their success in real terms is very helpful to others who are in a similar situation.

Listening to the success of others with their weight loss achievements can be a strong motivational tool. Weight loss success stories can easily inspire, but it is vital to keep in mind that you won’t achieve your target weight tomorrow, next week or next month. But every day that you stick to your plan and make changes to your eating habits, you are one day closer to your target and one day closer to a healthier you

One does not have to look hard to find some inspiring weight loss stories. There are many success stories available if you join a program like Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig. These companies love to tell the world about their successful clients, no doubt to make themselves look great but also to inspire everyday people to reach their goals. Absolutely anyone can achieve their weight loss goals, regardless of how much you weigh now. People have regained control of their life from all sorts of difficult circumstances, including weighing several hundred pounds! So there is no reason why you can’t follow on their footsteps. You have to believe in yourself and really want to lose weight. Remember the mind plays a very important role in any weight loss program.

Finally, there is one very important fact to remember. You’ll never lose a single pound unless you take action. If you plan on achieving weight loss you’ll have to do something about it. It is easy to be inspired by others weight loss success stories, but it isn’t always as easy to follow their example. Determination and self control will help you to achieve your dream of being slim. In the end its up to you.

Weight Loss

Turn on your television set, open any magazine or just surf the Internet. Weight Loss is becoming a massive industry, not only for the health services around the world but also for “big business”. The “average Joe” who thinks they will jump on the latest bandwagon to make some money. 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.

Be honest with yourself when you answer this question. Are you a weight loss yoyo-er? 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.

We are confusing our body when we are constantly gaining weight and then going through a regimen to lose it. Once you get into the cycle of weight off – weight on, your body, not surprisingly, seems to be unsure of how it should react. 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.

Obviously, confusing the body in its attempt to function properly is not healthy. 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.

It seems we all know someone who appears to be constantly on some type of diet. In my experience 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.

Some people view the weight loss industry with pure skepticism. As I said at the beginning of this article, the weight loss industry is big business and it is not in their interest for you to lose weight forever. This may be a hard pill to swallow, but sadly it is true. If everybody lost weight easily and permanently there would be no weight loss industry and many people would be out of a job. 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. If it sounds amazing, maybe too good to be true, then it is probably a fad diet that will do nothing to help you to achieve permanent weight loss

For those of us who have a weight problem it is a very serious issue which we must address. It 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.

The bottom line for us as individuals and as a society is the fact that our health is the most important thing and we want to maintain it. There is no point in looking forward to early retirement and all the enjoyable things that freedom can bring if you haven’t got the health to make the most of them

Janet Matthews

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IGB TriPower Team

Weight Loss Tips

Ask just about anyone who has had to lose weight and they will more than likely tell you it is one of the most difficult things they have ever done. If you have ever tried to stick to a weight loss diet you know for yourself how hard it can be. Dieting takes some dedication and lots of personal discipline. Sometimes we can end up back where we started or worst still even putting on a few more pounds. Here are some suggestions to help you to lose a few pounds without losing interest.

1) Do not totally give up all of the food you like. You certainly have to get rid of the unhealthy choices but that can be a process in itself. Cutting out all the foods that you love can be a difficult thing to do so try to eat lower calorie versions of them as you develop a taste for healthier choices. Go for the low fat and low sugar versions and make sure the low fat version isn’t loaded with sugar. You also need to make sure that the low sugar version hasn’t had the sugar replaced with sweeteners as this can be even worse if weight loss is your goal.

2) If you want to reduce your weight then you should reduce your portion sizes. Many people try to achieve weight loss but fail to adjust the amount of food they eat. Are your portion sizes far too big? The larger the portions the more calories you are consuming and more calories means the likelihood of a few extra pounds. Try putting your food on a smaller plate.

3) Exercising is important but it can be difficult, not to mention boring. To help here, never think of exercise as being exercise. Instead, look at it in a different way. For example, you could go swimming or walking with a friend and think of it as just a pastime instead a way of achieving weight loss.

4) If you have been on a diet you know that it seems like you just are not getting enough food into your body. It’s almost as if weight loss diets make you feel like you are denying yourself foods. Instead of thinking this way add new foods to your diet such as interesting fruits and vegetables. When people think of diets they think of having to go without, but, in this case you are adding instead of taking away.

5) Don’t want to join a gym and be burdened with scheduling the time to go and sweat of the pounds? If you don’t like the idea of exercise then just go walking whenever you can, walking is a great form of exercise and many people don’t class it as exercise. You can also try to go up and down stairs more often or maybe get outside and do some gardening. Your weight loss will be enhanced when you embark on some exercises so don’t ignore this important part of your regime

6) Do you have difficulty eating less at meal time even though you know you have to do it? Try a little water before your main meal. Drink one or two glasses of water at least 25 minutes before you plan to sit down to eat. This will help you to feel full and therefore you will eat less

Finally, an important part of your plan must be patience. Things take time and so it is with losing weight. Be patient when it comes to achieving your weight loss. Don’t try to lose too much weight all at once and realize that once you have lost the weight you will have to keep up with your healthier lifestyle to ensure you don’t put it all back on.
IGB TriPower Team

Even with all the medical and scientific advances being made by man, we are fast becoming a very sick and unhealthy population. With all these advances in modern medicine we could be forgiven for assuming that our health should be improving whereas the truth of the matter is our health in this day and age is far worse than any other time in recorded history! There is no doubt that sickness affects us directly, causing untold suffering and hardship.

The number of people with chronic conditions is growing at an alarming rate. In the year 2000, the U.S. population was 276 million. Nearly half of the population — 125 million Americans — lived with some type of chronic condition. And what is shocking is the fact that this does not include the over-weight and obese people, who are trying and failing in their attempts at weight loss. About 60 million people lived with multiple chronic conditions. Examples of chronic conditions are diabetes, cancer, glaucoma and heart disease. So Why Are We Sick?

There are many who will disagree, but our epidemic of poor health is economically profitable for a lot of big companies and their shareholders. It may appear to be cynical but poor health is big business. Consider the following:

* The food industry with all the ‘designer’ junk foods and beverages that hold no nutritional value and actually make us fat(overweight) and sick.

* All the polluting industries that fill our lives and bodies with harmful chemicals and toxins.

* The ’sick care’ industry that figured out long ago that there’s a lot more money to be made in treating symptoms with drugs and surgeries in expensive hospitals than in patient education, prevention and natural medicine and weight loss.If you wish to lead a healthy life it is important to realize that you need to take responsibility for the food you eat. We live in an age of fast food, canned food, frozen food, packaged food, and many other types of processed and ‘convenience foods’. All this food is intended to cater for the modern stressful lifestyle we are all leading. You need to educate yourself to understand the effects that processed foods can have on your health and also for those who are obese the effect processed food can have on your weight loss.

Today food manufacturers are required to list ingredients on all labels, but many people don’t understand what most of the information means. Foods that are now termed partially hydrogenated vegetable oils contain trans fats, which are harmful. Trans fats increase the bad cholesterol (LDL) and deplete the good cholesterol (HDL) levels. They make arteries rigid and clog them, resulting in heart problems. They cause insulin resistance and contribute to Type 2 diabetes. Trans fats pose a serious overall health risk, much more serious than saturated fats found in meat and dairy products. Don’t be tempted by their claims to improve weight loss.

With our rushed society we are looking for the quick way to get things done, even our meal preparation. It can be very tempting to buy processed foods that state that they are “low-calorie” or “healthy” or “diet” or “low sugar” and so on. Despite their labels, they are probably more likely to add to your weight problems and your health risks. Even ready-to-eat meals supplied by the food outlets that seem to make your life comfortable and easy may have used processed food products, so be wary particularly if weight loss is what you are aiming for

We have to effectively change our eating habits. We should depend more on fresh foods, and not be discouraged just because they are a little more expensive. Eat wholesome fresh foods in the interest of maintaining good health and ensuring healthy weight loss.