I thought that it was crazy to fast for days to try and lose weight ( I try some fasting thought to cleanse the body and help accelerate my weight loss, but not to use it to lose weight ), but my oh my, there are other better crazy ways. In Hongkong, people are eating worm eggs to try and lose weight. There are diet products being hawked in Hongkong that look so gross and one of the major component in there are worms. GROSS. The diets use the eggs of tapeworms. I read this article in examiner. You can read more here;Hong Kong issues worm diet warning: Would you do it?
Welcome, this is yet another post in my ongoing series of my six week weight loss program. This is week five and here I will combine all the strategies together to offer you a quick weight loss strategy. In summary we have been through the following steps.
In week 5 I want to combine week two to week four together into a daily schedule.
If you follow my strategies, then I suggest that you do the exercise in the morning for two very practical reasons. You will burn more fat, since you do the exercise before eating, you are using stored fat and in addition doing the exercises in the morning makes you get it out of your mind and over with. You will feel more energized and feel good that you have taken care of YOU before you take care of others, and this is a good thing.
So here is the plan.
Waking up and drinking your water, warm water, add some lemon if you feel like it. Getting out of the door and doing a good running or walking for thirty minutes, sweat, sweat and sweat.
Drink plenty of fluids and wait for one hour before eating.
Make the super duper weight loss-reduce cravings breakfast smoothie and drink before you take your coffee or tea. Avoid all sugar filled, empty calorie, mystery stuff, like doughnut and soda. If you must have something sweet, the try dried fruits or orange juice.
This is how I was able to lose weight in six weeks. Weight loss is an honor to your body and your body will love you for giving that honor.
If you need help, there are some online weight loss programs that can help you stay on track, they have forums and places people do exchange ideas. Some of the online program that you can check and sample are these;
fat loss for all of us ( I do not like their use of the word idiots, so I replaced it with all of us, but they are good)
If you feel you have no physical support from friends and family, then online forums are the best places to be.
Know that once you get rid of the sugars and replace them with food suggestions I have in week one, then you are on the right track to losing weight fast.
I hope this helps you and mke you realize that anything you put your mind on will always work.
If you have any questions, then leave me a comment and I will get back to you.
After two weeks of intensive cardio and continuously taking the breakfast smoothie which helped reduce my cravings, I started doing some weight lifting. I had never before done any weight lifting so I started with light weight dumbbells and moved on to heavier ones as I went one. There is no rule here.
There are many workouts that you can do, I got my work out ideas online and by reading books like the and then doing them. The one thing I did was to lift the weights until my arms went spaghetti, this means that my arms could not carry anything anymore, the muscles are done. Here is a simple work out from you tube that I do, it is easy and works really well even for women.
Important: Just like in the intensive weight loss cardio, make sure you lift the weights until your arms get so weak, this way your muscles will continue burning the fat, long after you have stopped doing exercises, it will burn fat the whole day, that is the joy of lifting weights. Another thing with weight lifting is to do them while your stomach is tucked in, contract the stomach, this helps lose belly fat. I will discussing more about belly fat later.
This breakfast smoothies was one of the things that made me lose weight fast. This smoothies is rich in protein that keeps you full for a very long time. If you are struggling to lose weight or to reduce your appetite then try this smoothie. I swear by it.
If it is not something that you like then you can take it in addition to your normal coffee or tea. The good thing is that it will leave you so full that you will not want to eat junk. This is a protein shake that you can use besides your normal breakfast and it is one way to help you lose weight.
You will put all the ingredients in a blender and blend.
Protein Breakfast Smoothie Recipe.
80z milk, juice or water
3TBS/scoops of protein powder.
1 apple.
1 ripe banana.
1/4 cup frozen strawberries.
1/4 cup frozen blue berries.
1 tbs apple cider vinegar.
1 tbs flax seed oil.
1 cup unsweetened yogurt.
Blend it all up and take. You can take in addition to your breakfast but to reduce calories intake and help your body burn fat, it is advisable that you avoid doing that.
This is part of the whole six week weight loss pack and if you start having this breakfast today and in addition to exercises you can start losing weight and you will love it.
The holidays are here and many people who are starting on their weight loss schedule or are aiming to lose weight are in for a challenge.
The article how to avoid the gift of Holiday weight gain by Stephanie Rosen shares some very easy but powerful ways to avoid weight gain during the holiday season.
One of the points that was so real was the fact that you can have some emotional issues with family members. Which is normal. However due to personal nature some people use food to soothe their emotions. At such a time if you are trying to lose weight it is important that you pay attention to your eating habits. Make sure you are not using food in any other way other than to keep the body healthy.
One may not have to go to the gym or the spa or any fitness center and spend much just to slim down to obtain that longed for sexy body. There are many books available in amazon which offer free weight loss programs which are convenient and for free, of course the books are not though. These weight loss programs, or diet plans are gaining immense popularity with so much publicity, testimonials and reviews that one may be confused which exactly to follow. So before choosing which weight loss plan to follow, try reading these summaries about the most popular diet programs out today.
Atkins’ New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins. This weight loss program encourages high protein diet and a trim down on the carbs. One can feast on vegetables and meat but should fast on bread and pasta. One is also not restricted against fat intake so it is okay to pour in the salad dressing and freely spread on the butter. However, after the diet, one may find himself lacking on fiber and calcium yet high in fat. Intake of grains and fruits are also limited.
Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet plan advocates low carbohyrate eating. Approves on eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products. however, warns against taking in too much carb. “Reward” meal can be too high on fats and saturated fats.
Choose to Lose by Dr. Goor. Restrains fat intake. One is given a “fat” budget and he is given the liberty on how to spend it. It does not pressure the individual to watch his carbohydrate intake. Eating meat and poultry as well as low-fat dairy and seafoods is okay. A go signal is also given on eating vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta. This weight loss plan is fairly healthy, good amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as saturated fats. Watch triglyceride levels though; if high, trim down the carbohydrates and tuck in more of the unsaturated fats.
The DASH Diet. Advocates moderate amounts of fat and protein intake and high on carbs. Primarily designed to lower blood pressure, the diet plan follows the pyramid food guide and encourages high intake of whole wheat grains as well as fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy. Some dieters think it advocates too much eating to procure significant weight loss.
Eat More, Weigh Less by Dr. Ornish. Primarily vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Gives the go signal on the “glow” foods but warns to watch it on non-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet is poor in calcium and retricts consumption of healthy foods like seafoods and lean poultry.
Eat Right for Your Type. Interesting because it is based on the person’s blood type. recommends plenty of mest for people with the blood type O. Diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories. And for the record, there is even no proof that blood type affects dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle. Focused on trimming the calorie density in eating by suggesting watery foods that make one feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy is okay. Although limits protein sources to lean meat, pseafood and poultry. Although it is healthy by providing low amounts of saturated fats and rich amounts of vegetables and fruits, it is also low on calcium and limits lean protein sources.
Volumetrics. For low-density calorie eating. Recommends the same foodstuff as Pritkin but restricts fatty or dry foods like popcorn, pretzels and crackers. This plan is reasonably healthy given the high amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as being low in calorie density and saturated fats.
The Zone. Moderately low on the carbs yet moderately high on the proteins. Encourages low-fat protein foods like fish and chicken plus veggies, fruits and grains. It is also healthy but lacking in grains and calcium.
Weight Watchers. High carbohydrates, moderate on fats and proteins. A very healthy diet plan and very flexible too. it allows the dieter to plan his own meal rather than give him a set to follow. Here is the best weight watchers cook book with over 170 reviews in amazon Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook
If you want to loose a few pounds, but don’t know where or how to begin, consider making some simple life changes first, and ease into a weight loss plan. There are some easy ways to loose weight simply by making minor alterations to your diet. 6 of the best techniques are outlines below :
1. Give up soda and soft drinks. One of the quickest easy ways to lose weight is also the most simple. Since sodas are so high in sugar, they can add a massive amount of calories to your daily total, causing weight gain, or the retention of excess pounds. Switch from sweet sodas to sugar free beverages. While you can change over to diet soda, replacing your daily soda with a sparkling water or unsweetened tea is a better choice. Why? Because even though diet drinks are sugar free, the sweetness can cause you to hunger for sugar. By getting rid of sweet drinks entirely, you can cut your cravings for good.
2. Drink water. Another one of the easy ways to loose weight is to drink water – most experts recommend 64 ounces a day. Water will help flush your system, and drinking water keeps your body from retaining fluids ( known as water weight ). Dehydration may cause headaches and prematurely age your skinso drink up! One of the simplest methods to drink enough water is to fill up a large pitcher or bottle, and drink from that throughout the day. You can also use travel bottles or bottled water.
3. Take a walk. If you’re inactive, or never get to the gymnasium to workout, simply adding a walk to your day a few times a week can help you loose pounds. Walking burns calories, and even easy exercise can enhance your metabolism and improve your health.
4. Eat fruits and vegetables. If you’re already eating vegetables and fruit, great! If not, or if you aren’t eating the correct amount, then you need to add some to your menu. Increasing the quantity of good food you eat will assist you in losing weight. If you don’t generally eat fruit or vegatables, try adding in three servings a day at first. Replace a fatty break with an apple or banana, or have a small salad with your lunch or dinner. Adding these items into your diet is one of the healthy and easy ways to lose weight.
5. Eliminate fast foods. Give up pre-packed foods. These are the convenience items found in the middle aisles of your grocery store, and in the refrigerator section. It may take some planning, but replacing packaged foods with things you cook your self and whole foods will assist you in losing weight and eliminate all of the unhealthy fats and chemicals that these foods typically contain.
6. Try a fast. Fasting sounds like a frightening thing but fasting intermittently ( for a single day ), can leave you feeling energized and refreshed and eliminate some of the surplus water and waste you are lugging about. Fasting for a single day can be a simple way to lose a few pounds, and to give your metabolism a boost. If you haven’t done a fast before, look for a plan designed for intermittent fasting, and give it a try one time, you will be stunned at how straightforward it is, and how effective it can be.
Some of the easy ways to lose weight involve straightforward substitutions – drinking water rather than soda, eating fruit instead of candy, or walking instead of watching TV. These little changes really add up over time, and will improve your health while they whittle away the pounds.
Many people struggle with weight loss and especially losing the weight around the belly area. It is the most stubborn area. You can easily shed off pounds but still have this part of the body bulging, all so determined never to go away.
I have been there. I am actually one of those people who can easily lose weight in six weeks but have an issue with the belly fat. continue reading…
by Judy Lindberg McFarland.
