When working out try visualizing your goals, come up with a phrase that states what you are striving for, and speak it out loud when doing your exercises.
Some of the phrases I used when I was losing my weight were, ”Today Iz The Day" and "Why wait.....” If you say this over and over, and you are not what you are speaking, or doing what you should be doing, your mind will sense a mismatch and then have to adjust to make the connection.
When the connection is finally made, we discover the golden nugget we have been in search of..... which is called "TRANSFORMATION"
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Self - Motivational Phrase
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Sunday, April 23, 2017
Jot Down Your Weight Loss Goals Pt.2
**Are you missing out on relationships?
**Are you worried about your health?
**Are you worried about dying early?
**Do you want to see your children get married?
**Are you worried about your health?
**Are you worried about dying early?
**Do you want to see your children get married?
To be perfectly honest, obesity is currently the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, just behind smoking.
If you are overweight, you have a very good chance of dying earlier than you should. Write this stuff down. The goal here is not to make you feel bad, but instead I'm trying to help you see whats really important in life, and let you know there are love ones who care, and need you.
Do you remember when you were a school kid and the teacher gave you a homework assignment that was due in a week? How many of you ran home and finished the assignment on the first day? Ok, a few of you probably did. However, if you were like me, I waited until the last minute to do the assignment.
Why? Why did I wait until the last minute? Because I associated more “pain” with the process of doing the assignment than the “pleasure” I would get from knowing I had finished it. That is, until the night (or morning) before it is due. Now, the assignment is due in a few hours and all I can think about is the “pains” that will come if I do not get it done.
I will fail, my parents will get mad at me, I will get grounded and not be able to play with my friends. So what do we do? We do the damn homework, even though it causes us pain.
Why? Why did I wait until the last minute? Because I associated more “pain” with the process of doing the assignment than the “pleasure” I would get from knowing I had finished it. That is, until the night (or morning) before it is due. Now, the assignment is due in a few hours and all I can think about is the “pains” that will come if I do not get it done.
I will fail, my parents will get mad at me, I will get grounded and not be able to play with my friends. So what do we do? We do the damn homework, even though it causes us pain.
This might sound a little harsh, but the only reason you have not lost weight is because you associate more “pain” with the process of losing weight than the “pleasure” you will get with losing weight.
When you eat that donut you are thinking about how good it pleasures your taste buds, but instead of thinking that you just added another 200 extra calories that you did not need which can cause you to gain more weight if you continue down this path.
Overeating on things such as donuts on a constant basis, without a proper diet or exercise, can lead to weight gain, which may cause you to feel unattractive, and even worse more likely to cardiovascular disease issues if you are not careful.
When you eat that donut you are thinking about how good it pleasures your taste buds, but instead of thinking that you just added another 200 extra calories that you did not need which can cause you to gain more weight if you continue down this path.
Overeating on things such as donuts on a constant basis, without a proper diet or exercise, can lead to weight gain, which may cause you to feel unattractive, and even worse more likely to cardiovascular disease issues if you are not careful.
I know you can do this, 1'm here to help...so lets get started.
Now write down your three month goal, six month goal, and one year goal. Be realistic. Think about losing one to two pounds a week as a goal. Put these goals somewhere you can see and read on a daily basis (Like on a sticky placed on your bathroom mirror). Let this sticky note be the reminder when you wake and start each day that you can do it.
Remember little steps, Rome was not built in one day.
No more tomorrow,..."Why wait...Today Iz The Day"
Now write down your three month goal, six month goal, and one year goal. Be realistic. Think about losing one to two pounds a week as a goal. Put these goals somewhere you can see and read on a daily basis (Like on a sticky placed on your bathroom mirror). Let this sticky note be the reminder when you wake and start each day that you can do it.
Remember little steps, Rome was not built in one day.
No more tomorrow,..."Why wait...Today Iz The Day"
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Jot DownYour Weight Loss Goals Pt.1
I know you have heard this over and over, and over. But did you every actually do it? If you want to really change your life and lose the weight, this time, write down your goals. In fact, let’s take it a little further. If this is not your first attempt to lose weight, then I'm sure you tried some other program or “diet” before and for some reason it did not work.
The first thing I want to say is, “good job”.
The first thing I want to say is, “good job”.
Not good job for failing in the past, good job for trying again.
This is a little off the subject, and we will get into this more later. However, anyone who has successfully lost weight and kept it off, failed on some other program at one time or another. You see,....the difference is, they never gave up. So, good job on continuing your quest to lose weight. I know you can do it.
This is a little off the subject, and we will get into this more later. However, anyone who has successfully lost weight and kept it off, failed on some other program at one time or another. You see,....the difference is, they never gave up. So, good job on continuing your quest to lose weight. I know you can do it.
Now back to your goals. I want you to write down why you failed in your past attempts to lose weight.
Did you lack time, motivation, direction, what was it? Now write down all the negative things about your life, which are related to your weight problems. What will your life be like if you do not lose the weight and keep living the way you are living? Are you truly missing out on enjoying life because of your weight?
To Be Continued............
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Visualize The Body You Want
Everyday, especially when exercising, visualize the body you want and the person you want to be.
Picture the new you in your mind. See your new body. Visualize what that person will be like, how will losing all that weight change your life. How will that person act? Now, be that person.
Act as if you had already reached your goals. When a situation comes up that might adversely affect your weight loss program, such as blowing off your exercise routine, or that tempting bad snack at work, stop. Visualize the person you’re trying to become. Now be that person. What would that person do in this situation, now be that person. “Hold an image of the life you want, and that image will become fact.”
Picture the new you in your mind. See your new body. Visualize what that person will be like, how will losing all that weight change your life. How will that person act? Now, be that person.
Act as if you had already reached your goals. When a situation comes up that might adversely affect your weight loss program, such as blowing off your exercise routine, or that tempting bad snack at work, stop. Visualize the person you’re trying to become. Now be that person. What would that person do in this situation, now be that person. “Hold an image of the life you want, and that image will become fact.”
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Sunday, April 16, 2017
Attitude And Weight Loss
“If you continue to think the way you’ve always thought, then you will continue to get the same results”.
If you think you will fail you will. If you know you will succeed you will. Charles Swindoll said…
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is that we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day".
Powerful phase to repeat each and everyday along your journey
Powerful phase to repeat each and everyday along your journey
"We cannot change our past…we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you…we are in charge of our Attitudes”.
That says it all. When I was losing weight, I read this daily. When I did not feel like exercising I would read this. When I weighed myself and thought about giving up because I did not lose any weight, I read this. I now am giving it to all of my readers, who visit 1st N Weight Loss.
Good luck on your journey, you got this!
Good luck on your journey, you got this!
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Women And Fat Loss
Males do have some advantages when it comes to fat loss, which is why they tend to get leaner faster than you do. With the following tips you can make adjustments to your approach and realize fat loss success.
If you're a female aiming for fat loss, you've likely noticed by now, much to your disgust, that your male counterparts seem to have a much easier time than you.
Unfortunately, males do have some advantages when it comes to fat loss, which is why they tend to get leaner faster than you do. This does not mean you might as well throw in the towel, however. With some adjustments to your approach, you can realize the success you are looking for provided you are willing to put in some hard work.
WHY MALES HAVE IT EASIER
There are two main reasons why males can achieve fat loss faster than females. The first one is due to the fact that they naturally tend to have a slightly higher basal metabolic rate than females do, allowing them to either eat more calories while losing the same amount of weight (thus making the diet more manageable), or allowing them to accelerate their fat loss for faster results. This is partially due to the genetic make-up of the male body compared to the females, so there isn't a great deal you can do to change in this regard.
The second major reason why males seem to lose fat effortlessly is due to the higher amount of muscle mass. Your muscle tissue is one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body, therefore the more of it you have, the faster your basal metabolic rate will be.
It's unreasonable to expect a female to ever develop as much muscle as many males have, but this is something that you can work on and why strength training is highly recommended as a way for females to boost their rate of weight loss.
THE FEMALE BODY TYPE
Females tend to have a body type that stores excess body fat in the thigh, hip, and lower abdominal region, so if these are your trouble spots, don't be too surprised. The fat in these areas also tends to be much more stubborn to lose, partly due to the fact the receptor cells that control the rate of lipolysis (fat metabolism) are different in these areas of women, making it harder for the stored fat to become mobilized.
While men will struggle more with lower back fat in this respect, for females, it's typically the thighs that prove to be most annoying when it comes to leaning down.
In addition to different types of receptors, these areas on a female body also typically experience lower levels of blood flow, further reducing the amount of fat from this area that is mobilized.
EXERCISE TECHNIQUES TO BOOST FAT LOSS
Because of the decreased blood flow to these areas on a woman's body, one way to help boost the rate of fat loss is to be sure you're performing activities that will get the blood moving. Running tends to do this quite well, so that's a good option for lower body fat loss (running uphill will be even better since it's of higher intensity).
Many women will have to accept the fact that more cardio training will be required for them to lose body fat, especially as they approach the leaner levels.
Keep in mind though that there are also many women who go too far with this. When you're doing hours and hours of cardio a day, the body, particularly the lower region, can start to hold water weight, actually giving you a softer appearance. In this situation many women find that after dramatically decreasing the amount of cardio they are doing, they tend to look a great deal leaner.
Weight training will also be a must for females since that causes the greatest boost to the metabolic rate immediately after the session, really promoting faster fat loss. Women who place a much higher emphasis on cardio training in comparison to weight training are the ones who typically lose greater portions of muscle mass, becoming softer looking rather than lean and defined.
NUTRITIONAL TECHNIQUES TO INCREASE FAT LOSS
Potentially even more important in the war against fat loss for women will be their diet. This is not something most enjoy hearing, but it's s a fact that must be accepted if you are to really succeed with taking your fat loss to the next level.
Since diet will make the most difference regarding total calorie balance, it's far easier to reduce back on your food intake then try and aim to bring exercise levels extremely high. Some women will try to just do more and more cardio as a means to achieve the negative calorie balance, but this often leads to overtraining or overuse injuries.
When you get to the advanced stages of fat loss, carbohydrate cycling seems to be the best option for women, where you will consume a very low carbohydrate much of the time, periodically bringing the carbohydrate intake a great deal higher in order to 'reset' the thyroid hormones and get fat loss moving once again.
Women who use a very low carbohydrate diet for an extended period of time also seem to notice that fat loss begins to slow, further making it a good reason to boost your calorie intake once every two weeks or so.
KEEPING A REALISTIC MINDSET
Finally, it's going to be a good idea to maintain a realistic mindset throughout the whole process. It's not practical to expect that you would be able to obtain levels of body fat similar to that of a male you train with since women do require higher amounts of essential fat just to function effectively.
Males generally need 2-5% total body fat at bear minimum while females need 10-13%. As you can see this is a dramatic difference that is going to prove to be somewhat limiting to your trying to get into the single digits.
Unless you're preparing for a fitness, figure, or bodybuilding contest, you're better off aiming for a body fat level slightly higher than this (15-20% is typically ideal for most females), which will help promote healthier energy levels, a fully functioning reproductive system, and help prevent extreme food cravings from setting in (which often occurs at very low body fat levels).
CONCLUSION
So, keep these points in mind if you're a woman in search of fat loss. It's a great thing that you want to better the way you look and feel, but it's important to keep in mind that as a female, your body does react slightly different than a males will.
Good Luck Ladies!
Good Luck Ladies!
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Sunday, April 9, 2017
The Naked Truth About The Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Diet
Apple cider vinegar has been around for a long time. Its use dates back thousands of years. It’s been used for detoxification, treating pneumonia, and weight loss.
When it comes to weight loss, the apple cider vinegar diet isn't like a lot of the others on the market. All it requires is adding a little bit of apple cider vinegar to your (hopefully already) sensible diet.
Recommendations vary, but sensible approaches involve either drinking several teaspoons of apple cider vinegar before meals and/or adding apple cider vinegar to meals.
Apple cider vinegar can be incorporated into the diet in a balanced and sustainable way, integrating this valuable substance into your nutrition
How Does It Work?
Apple cider vinegar accelerates the body's ability to break down and derive nutrients from fats and protein efficiently and quickly from the digestive system, which means a faster metabolism and more vitality.
Both apple cider vinegar and raw apples contain the fiber pectin. There is evidence to suggest that fibers like pectin can increase a person’s sense of fullness after they eat it, which lowers their desire to overeat or compulsively snack.
What Do the Experts Say?
Not all experts are convinced. There is very little evidence to prove the claims that apple cider vinegar actually helps to burn fat and increase weight loss.
Some researchers found that while there is some evidence that vinegars can help with hyperglycemia and obesity, there is no evidence that it positively affects metabolism.
What Are Some Other Benefits?
While vinegar seems to have an acidic quality to it, it actually does just the opposite in your body. Other researchers have suggested, that Apple cider vinegar helps the body maintain an alkaline pH, which is widely regarded as anti-cancer and promotes general vitality and wellbeing.
These researchers, go on to say, that your body’s pH is a measure of your body’s acidity and alkalinity. Severe acidity can lead to a number of health problems, like acidosis — which affects the kidneys and lungs — and kidney stones. Recent studies support the observation that apple cider vinegar is beneficial for managing post-meal blood sugar levels. This can be very helpful for people with diabetes. Keeping it balanced is essential for maintaining good health. Severe acidity can lead to a number of health problems, like acidosis and kidney stones.
Apple cider vinegar — as a supplement or applied topically — can also be good for the skin.
There are other researchers, who state, when applied topically, it regulates the pH of the skin and has a great effect fighting age spots, acne, and even warts.
Precautions
People who intend to use apple cider vinegar should ensure that it is heavily diluted. The ideal mixture, which I researched recommends, on average 10 parts water to one part vinegar as a safe mixture.
In more concentrated doses, apple cider vinegar can erode tooth enamel or burn your mouth and throat. Another study found that drinking one glass of apple cider vinegar each day caused significant tooth erosion.
You can find plenty of positive testimonials, as well as some negative on the effects of the apple cider vinegar diet, just as I did online with your own research.
My conclusion, even if there is little scientific evidence to support these claims, I too have used Apple cider vinegar for weight loss just like many others, and have had positive results when used in conjunction with a proper diet, and exercise routine.
My conclusion, even if there is little scientific evidence to support these claims, I too have used Apple cider vinegar for weight loss just like many others, and have had positive results when used in conjunction with a proper diet, and exercise routine.
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Dwight Obey, Independent AdvoCare Distributor
This article is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is not to be used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional medical advice or any doctors recommendation. Prior to beginning any weight loss program, individuals must consult a physician for proper diagnosis and/or treatment.
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Saturday, March 18, 2017
Tips On Working Out Utilizing Your Bodyweight That Can Save You Money
Benefits of Bodyweight Workouts
- Save money – you don't need to spend money on buying weights and equipment.
- Workout Anywhere - with body weight exercises you can workout everywhere.
- Reduce Injuries - the probability for injuries is lower using bodyweight exercises.
Here are some simple bodyweight exercises that anyone can do, with a list if the major muscle groups that they target.
Exercise | Muscles Worked |
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push ups | chest, arms and core muscles |
dips | triceps, chest |
chin ups | lats, arms |
body weight squats | quads, hamstrings, buttocks and posture |
sit ups | abdominals |
supine bridge | core muscles |
side lying bridge | down phasing obliques |
horizontal pull ups | upper back, arms |
step ups | quads, hammies and buttocks |
lunges | quads, hammies and buttocks |
crunches | abdominals |
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Sunday, March 5, 2017
Why Water Is Important When Trying To Lose Weight
If I were asked, "what is the most difficult thing many people find to do when they start a weight-loss program?", I would have to say right near the top of the list is this - they don't drink enough water!
Few people realize at first just how essential water is to the success of their weight-loss program. In fact, the essential place of water in our diet extends to everyone - whether they want to lose weight, gain weight or stay the same weight! We all know we can't live without water, but just why is it so important? Well there are many reasons. Read on and discover why water can help you lose weight and why it is your essential life-force.
Apart from 60-70% of your body being composed of water, water has an extensive range of functions essential to life.
- Assists digestion, absorption and assimilation of food. If you don't drink enough water you can't get the full benefit of nutrients in the food you eat.
- Assists excretion of waste from bowel and kidneys. If you don't drink enough water you get constipated and put your kidneys under stress.
- Regulates body temperature. If you don't drink enough water you compromise the evaporation process you skin uses to keep you cool.
- Your blood is 92% water. This is your body's transport system distributing nutrients around the body.
- Body secretions and digestive juices are almost entirely water.
- When you wake up you will often be thirsty because your body loses water while you are sleeping through breathing and perspiration. Drink a large glass of water with a slice of lemon for zing.
- Drink another glass of water
- Mid morning - snack on a piece of juicy fruit such as orange, rockmelon, watermelon, cantaloupe, honey dew. Have a glass of water and perhaps try a dash of herbal aloe juice which is wonderfully soothing to the digestive system.
- Lunch - think of soup or have a glass of water before your meal.
- Mid afternoon - While you are preparing your evening meal, drink a glass of water and snack on some crunchy fresh vegetables.
- Evening - Sip a glass of water before your meal
- After dinner - before bedtime drink your final glass of water and sleep well!
- The most common symptom is headaches. A major function of water is to flush toxins from the body. Your brain is 75% water, so even being slightly dehydrated can cause headaches.
- Poor concentration/fatigue. If you body can't get rid of the toxins it will struggle and you will feel less energetic as your body diverts energy to deal with the toxins.
- Constipation. Your body will divert water to more essential functions and as a result your stools will be harder and more difficult to expel.
- Reduced urine output or dark urine. Did you know that up to 200 liters of water is passed through your kidneys daily? Without a fresh supply of water for the kidneys to filter waste products out of the blood, your urine will become darker.
- Furry tongue or bad breath. If you don't have enough water passing through the mouth to wash away food particles, bacteria can proliferate and result in that 'furry' feeling or bad breath.
- Skin. Your skin should feel elastic. When you pinch the skin on the back of your hand it should snap back instantly.
Water is a natural appetite suppressant. Do NOT underestimate the power of this statement. Lack of water can lead to over eating. You brain does not differentiate between hunger and thirst. So, when you think you are feeling hungry, your body may in fact be signaling to you that you are thirsty!
If you are not consuming enough water each day and you feel hunger pains, chances are, your body really is crying out for water. In many instances people will find what they thought were hunger pangs were in fact, satisfied by water. Try it! You have nothing to lose, except some weight.
How do you know whether you are drinking enough water each day? Well the answer is not difficult. The average person needs around 6-8 large glasses every day.
Well then, how should you drink the 6-8 glasses per day? The aim is to drink water consistently. If you drink too much all at once or too fast, it will simply pass through you, with little or no benefit to your body.
If you are someone who enjoys the 'taste' of water, then perhaps you could fill a 1 liter empty soft drink container with water the drink through it twice during the day. Room temperature or cold water, even warm as some people like - whatever you prefer. Place it on the desk at work in front of you as a constant reminder to sip continuously throughout the day.
Other people find they need a water 'diet' to help them keep on track. So for you, here is a program easily followed to ensure you are well hydrated every single day.
A few changes will happen when you start out with your water program. Obviously you may find that you need to 'spend a penny' more often. Why? Because you body isn't used to being well hydrated.
There is absolutely no doubt about it. When you start drinking enough water regularly, there are great benefits. You may notice your skin significantly improve and even tired muscles will thank you. Many people find their energy is increased and constipation and headaches are reduced, as well as hunger pains.
Now here's the really exciting part ... many people notice a reduction in weight and centimeters, as their body's water store become redundant and so decrease.
If your diet has been one that did not provide you with adequate water, your body will have developed a pattern of storing water. It's part of the body's in-built survival mechanism - to store up the essential nutrients in short supply ... just in case they aren't available in the future. So if you don't drink enough water, you are 'conditioning' your body to store water. And water is bulk and unwanted centimeters.
It's so simple ... drink water! 6-8 large glasses a day.
How do you know if you are not getting enough water each day? This is a really important question because so many of us have deprived ourselves of water for years that we have become accustomed to doing without the full amount of water our body requires and we don't recognize the symptoms of thirst.
Final thoughts. Caffeinated drinks cause the body to lose water. They are what's known as diuretics as they cause your body to dehydrate. You will do your body an enormous favor by cutting back. For every cup of coffee you drink you will need to drink another TWO glasses of water to counter the diuretic effect.
If you are not consuming enough water each day and you feel hunger pains, chances are, your body really is crying out for water. In many instances people will find what they thought were hunger pangs were in fact, satisfied by water. Try it! You have nothing to lose, except some weight.
How do you know whether you are drinking enough water each day? Well the answer is not difficult. The average person needs around 6-8 large glasses every day.
Well then, how should you drink the 6-8 glasses per day? The aim is to drink water consistently. If you drink too much all at once or too fast, it will simply pass through you, with little or no benefit to your body.
If you are someone who enjoys the 'taste' of water, then perhaps you could fill a 1 liter empty soft drink container with water the drink through it twice during the day. Room temperature or cold water, even warm as some people like - whatever you prefer. Place it on the desk at work in front of you as a constant reminder to sip continuously throughout the day.
Other people find they need a water 'diet' to help them keep on track. So for you, here is a program easily followed to ensure you are well hydrated every single day.
A few changes will happen when you start out with your water program. Obviously you may find that you need to 'spend a penny' more often. Why? Because you body isn't used to being well hydrated.
There is absolutely no doubt about it. When you start drinking enough water regularly, there are great benefits. You may notice your skin significantly improve and even tired muscles will thank you. Many people find their energy is increased and constipation and headaches are reduced, as well as hunger pains.
Now here's the really exciting part ... many people notice a reduction in weight and centimeters, as their body's water store become redundant and so decrease.
If your diet has been one that did not provide you with adequate water, your body will have developed a pattern of storing water. It's part of the body's in-built survival mechanism - to store up the essential nutrients in short supply ... just in case they aren't available in the future. So if you don't drink enough water, you are 'conditioning' your body to store water. And water is bulk and unwanted centimeters.
It's so simple ... drink water! 6-8 large glasses a day.
How do you know if you are not getting enough water each day? This is a really important question because so many of us have deprived ourselves of water for years that we have become accustomed to doing without the full amount of water our body requires and we don't recognize the symptoms of thirst.
Final thoughts. Caffeinated drinks cause the body to lose water. They are what's known as diuretics as they cause your body to dehydrate. You will do your body an enormous favor by cutting back. For every cup of coffee you drink you will need to drink another TWO glasses of water to counter the diuretic effect.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
The Melon Diet
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According to Marie Marcus, MS, RD, CDN, nutrition director at Nourish Snacks, these types of diets appeal to people because they have a lot of structure but only require a short commitment.
“Unlike lifestyle change diets, the finite time period of the watermelon diet gives dieters a realistic, achievable goal,” she says. “We’re more likely to willingly punish ourselves if we know it’s only for a few days.”
And with watermelon as the main selling point, Marcus says, “We’re more likely to sign up for a diet if it means we get to eat something we love all day.”
Watermelon is good for you, it’s true. In addition to nutritional benefits, it provides a good deal of water.
“The watermelon diet is really more of a cleanse that relies on the fact that watermelon is over 90 percent water,” explains Marcus. “So it’s low in calories and provides some vitamins and minerals. It’s hydrating, refreshing, and can help you feel full, at least temporarily.”
Before you go stock up on watermelons, Marcus also offers some words of warning. The diet’s restrictive nature leaves people without any dietary source of protein, she explains. Because of this, she can’t recommend the diet to children, pregnant woman, or anyone with compromised immune function.
She adds that, like all flash diets, it’s not a long-term solution.
“Study after study shows that these fad-type diets don’t work in the long run,” she says. “Once the diet period is over, people fall into their old habits, regain the weight, and look for the next diet to test drive.”
For healthy dieters, some optimism: “In general, I don’t advocate for extreme, restrictive diets and cleanses like this,” Marcus says. “But if you’re generally healthy, it’s unlikely to be harmful when followed for a few days. If you have a plan for how to continue your weight loss efforts once the diet is over, and all you need is a little jumpstart, then go for it.”
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Commit Yourself
Dwight Obey, MBA, MSAJS |
Instead of concentrating on a “diet,” cast a wider net. Imagine a lifestyle revamp.
When people concentrate merely on the goal of weight loss, they are often left without direction on how to achieve that goal. Or even what to do when that goal is achieved. Instead, look at your lifestyle and choices that helped lead to the problem in the first place.
Focus on a healthy lifestyle and then a healthy weight. Set the stage for lasting habits. Once you’ve made the commitment, you can develop an action plan and get started.
Dwight Obey, Independent AdvoCare Distributor
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain
We often think of diet as the quality of the
food we eat, but it really also includes when you eat. Research has proven that
messing with sleep and the body’s internal clock can cause you to eat at the
wrong times and gain weight.
Overall, those who do not sleep, and eat late, consume about
the same amount of calories per day as people who slept normally, but calories consumed
after 8:00 p.m. are more strongly associated with weight gain.So don't let your lack of sleep, be the cause of your weight gain.
Before embarking on any strict diet, or workout regimen, be sure to consult your doctor.
Before embarking on any strict diet, or workout regimen, be sure to consult your doctor.
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Sunday, January 1, 2017
How Many Less Calories Must I Consume Daily To Lose Weight?
Several plans, including cleanses, ask followers to stick to
really strict calorie allowances. But an insufficient amount of calories can
leave you substantially drained and may potentially sap your drive, and
determination. Not enough calories can trigger your body into
thinking its starving, causing it to go into starvation mode, maintaining and
holding onto the calories you do take in.
Some dieters have found success with the 500 Rule.
Slashing 500 calories a day leads to a loss of 1 pound per week (1 pound
equals 3,500 calories). But for some people, specifically those who are very
active, slashing 500 calories can be too much, causing depletion in their
energy levels.
The ballpark figure doesn’t factor in gender, activity level, or
muscle mass, all of which affect how many calories your body needs each day.
According to most health practitioners, a safe and attainable goal is 1
to 2 pounds per week. When you lose at this slower pace you’re more likely to
keep the weight off.
As always
before taking on a new weight loss regimen, you should consult your physician
first.
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Friday, December 30, 2016
Diet vs Exercise
Dwight Obey, MBA, MSAJS |
Exercising has also been known to lower your risk of developing
certain types of cancers such as colon and breast cancer. It can contribute to
a sense of confidence and well-being, which in turn can possibly reduce anxiety
and depression.
When speaking of weight loss and maintaining weight loss.
Exercise can help increase your metabolism, or the number of calories you burn
in a day, while helping to maintain and increase lean body mass.
Remember before embarking on a new weight loss, or exercise
routine, please be sure to consult your physician.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
The Decision
Deciding to overhaul your diet and
lose a few extra pounds takes a desire, dedication, discipline, and a little
teamwork (support system), but it’s totally possible. Selecting the right method,
and having the right attitude and commitment can mean the difference between
achieving your goals and having success that is either short term, or long
term.
Prior to taking on any new diet or
weight-loss plan, it’s advisable to consult with your physician first. This is particularly
imperative if you battle with any significant weight, or other health related problems.
It’s also important to surround yourself with a good support system, such as
close friends, and family members who will encourage you during your journey.
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