| Saturday, September 15, 2007 |
| Three Weight Loss Eating Principle |
Every living creature does it.
Your life depends on it.
You do it over 1000 times a year.
It has an enormous impact on your weight, health and vitality.
You are the walking, talking, living, breathing product of what and how much you eat. What you put into your mouth matters. If you want to look and feel your best, you must follow three principles. These principles will guide you to making food choices that make you look and feel amazing.
The three principles are:
1) Eat in a way which supports your health.
2) Eat in a way which supports your weight goals.
3) Eat in a way which is sustainable.
Each of these components is absolutely necessary to creating the best you possible. Let’s take a closer look at each principle.
1) Eat in a way which supports your health.
What you eat is what you is. It’s true; the food we consume becomes us. You can’t be healthier than the food you consume. If you consistently make unwholesome food choices (eating processed foods, eating excess sugar, too much fat, and too much meat) you will not experience the energy and vitality you desire and deserve. Your body will feel tired and your mind sluggish. Conversely, if you consistently make health supportive food choices you will feel vibrant and lively.
2) Eat in a way which supports your weight goals.
Depending on whether you need to lose weight, maintain your weight or gain weight the amount and kind food you put in your mouth should support your goals. This principle is all about calories. Regardless of your goal, to lose, maintain or gain weight it is all about calories. Imagine your goal is weight loss and you ate just ice cream. If you ate fewer calories than you needed you would lose weight but you would violate the first eating principle. Most everyone agrees a diet of nothing but ice cream isn’t very healthy. Conversely, if your goal was to maintain your weight and you ate just green beans and consumed more calories than you needed you would gain weight. This wouldn’t work well either because it would violate the third principle. Eating in a way which is sustainable.
3) Eat in a way which is sustainable.
By sustainable I mean something you can do for the rest of your life. A lifestyle, not a diet. If you cannot maintain the way you eat you cannot maintain your weight loss. There are two major reasons diets fail: people go off them and they eliminate foods they love. The “secret” of successful weight losers is that they stay on the “diet” for the rest of their lives. This requires finding a “diet”, a way of eating, you are happy living with. A diet you are happy to live with means eating foods you love. Don’t eliminate, reduce. If you tie your weight loss success to not eating foods you love you will almost certainly fail. The key is to eat the foods you love with your weight loss goals in mind. Each time you eat, you choose to support or sabotage your goals. Make food choices that support who you want to be.
What Should You Eat?
People always ask me, “What should I eat to lose weight?” They usually know the answer and I am sure you do to. More vegetables, fruit and whole grains and less fat, sugar, meat and dairy.
There are many popular weight loss diets, but according to the National Weight Loss Registry, people successful at losing and maintaining their weight eat about 60% of their calories from complex carbohydrates, 20% from protein and 20% fat. This means if you are eating 2000 calories a day, 1200 calories will come from carbohydrates, 400 calories will come from protein and 400 calories will come from fat.
Take Away Tips:
Apply these three principles to the way you eat and you will be successful at losing weight and gaining health. You may have noticed the first principle is to eat in a way which supports your health. When you make food choices which truly nourish your body the weight comes off naturally.
Change the World
Over 65% of the U.S. population is overweight. Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. Our rates of cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and numerous other diseases are some of the highest in the world. We are one of the fattest, least healthy developed countries on the planet. Join me in changing the health of our great country and the world, share this article with as many people as you can. Be an agent of positive change. Help save a life. Share this article.
Have an amazing day and expect great things! |
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| 5 Daily Steps to Effective Weight Loss |
WHAT IS THE MEDIFAST PROGRAM?
Medifast is physician supervised program available with unlimited counseling and regular physical exams.
This program can work for anyone if you need to loose 10 to 100+ pounds! It is packed with vitamins, minerals and has a main ingredient of the 'super-health-food' soy.
I feel that it is especially helpful for those that have developed a disorder with food or are obese.
PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS?
You always hear that MEDIFAST will inevitably cause you to gain your weight back. This is true for ANY weight loss program. Let's stick to reality here. If we do not remain steadfast and committed in taking care of our bodies then yes of course the weight will come back. Only with exercise, education about nutrition and a love of life can we stay at a healthy weight. Medifast does work for those who decide to work with it.
A DAY IN THE LIFE..
Let me give you and example about a regular day on the program Meals should be 3-4 hours apart.
8:00am - I have awakened from sleep, revived and ready for a new day. I am ready for breakfast. Oatmeal sound great...especially Apple and Cinnamon. The oatmeal is best mixed with 3/4 cup of water (if you like it thick use 1/2) and needs no sprucing up but I add a packet of Splenda and a little vanilla extract for that 'gooey' texture I like!
12:00 - I have a bowl of vegan chili with MediFast multigrain crackers (mixed with 1 cup water and heated for 2 minutes let set hot!!!) with bits of fresh onion and celery mixed in not to mention a dash of garlic powder and paprika. The chili really does not need these extras but it is okay to add them if it is desired.
3:00 - I grab a delicious peanut butter protein bar gives me a boost and makes me feel like I'm cheating!
6:00 - I decide to have a small 'meal' for dinner (you can eat the MediFast products only or have 1 meal a day within guidelines). I have grilled turkey breast with a couple of cups of lettuce, a few onions, fat-free honey Dijon dressing, and another packet of crackers.
9:00 - I have my last meal for the day. A favorite treat of mine. Canfield's Chocolate Fudge soda mixed with a packet of Mocha Chocolate MediFast, a packet of Splenda, and a dash of chocolate extract (this was frozen made earlier in the day). It tastes so good...like chocolate ice milk! Yum.
THE RUN-DOWN
Basically to wrap things up in summary... You can have 5 supplements a day and one meal. You can also have two fast soups, that do not count as a supplement (beef, chicken, tomato) and up to 2 packets of crackers. The shakes (two different chocolates, vanilla, strawberry and orange), oatmeal, chili, creamy soups and candy bars (peanut butter, chocolate devine, mint chocolate, berry, lemon and oatmeal) are counted as supplements. You can add small amounts of veggies, extracts and spices to any of the soups (Chicken Noodle, Creamy Tomato, Chicken and Broccoli) and chili. You can also have any non-caloric drink as much as you want but need to get in at least 64 oz. of water a day. Coffee (milk can be used!) is allowed but limited to three cups a day . For dinners, 3-4 oz. of lean meats (chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish, shrimp) are allowed with or in lettuce greens (a couple of stuffed cups of lettuce allowed) with a few veggies in the salad and 2 tablespoons of low-fat or fat-free dressing. A cup or two of other cooked or raw veggies (green beans, broccoli, etc.) can substitute a salad.
Once you get into the swing of things, find out which foods you like best, and develop a schedule...things go pretty smoothly. The first three days of adjustment may have minor side-effects such as headaches, fatigue, and grumpiness but those first three days are worth any mild discomfort considering how helpful and how far you can go in healing the body and mind of obesity with this program.
By following similar steps like the above any person can effectivly lose weight with Medifast. |
| posted by Olusola Bodunde @ 12:00 PM |
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| Do You Have What It Takes To Loose Weight |
Beauty is a thing that not only encompasses the face but the whole of the human being in and out. Physique or body definitely plays a very important role. Especially in case of the women the 'figure' as we call it is all the more important. A beautiful face is kind of accentuated by a glorious figure. So the importance of a good figure cannot be less emphasized. However as much as we crave for an attractive figure the more difficult it is to attain, more so today, with the current lifestyle of the people. As women are also getting ambitious and are into jobs, consecutively they are left with little time to work for themselves. So the dream of becoming independent is not without a cost. It is most of the time seen in the advertisements that in order to build a healthy future and a healthy country, it is very important to work towards the health of women. This is because they are the ones who are the future mothers and if they are themselves unhealthy it is not possible to have a healthy future generation.
It is not as if earning women do not work out. But one needs real patience and grit to have the determination to work out and maintain their figure and their health as a whole. Today women are no less than superwomen. They have to maintain their work, their home, their children and themselves too. Working out is not always and not necessarily for the sake of beauty only, many a times it's for the over all health. But whatever the cause as long as the effect is beneficial there are no complains.
For weight loss there is no better option then working out. But when one is not left without any option to lose weight, it is the diet pills that come into use. Diet pill is a new concept that has suddenly gained importance in the recent years. Bearing the fact that today even the women are extremely short of time these weight loss pills are gaining immense popularity. To tell the truth, weight loss pills cost a fortune but today's women are capable of procuring them because they are self independent. After all the target consumers of these diet pills are these high society ladies only who are aware of the hazards of being over weight, who are conscious of their looks and who are ready to spend.
At the end of the day money matters. And for those who are ready to spend on their weight and looks, there are weight loss pills like Xenical, a diet pill that has recently been invented for those who don't have the time and patience to sweat and fret in the gym and yet want a smart and attractive figure. But xenical diet pill is just a medicine and not a miracle pill. So if you buy xenical with the thought that with it in hand, you can gorge anything and everything that comes on your way, you are nothing but a big foolish head. Note that without some amount of input, no person will get the desired results.
So the bottom line is that it's true that diet pills work. But to have their services the first pre requisite is money and the second is discipline. |
| posted by Olusola Bodunde @ 11:43 AM |
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| Do You Have What It Takes To Loose Weight |
Beauty is a thing that not only encompasses the face but the whole of the human being in and out. Physique or body definitely plays a very important role. Especially in case of the women the 'figure' as we call it is all the more important. A beautiful face is kind of accentuated by a glorious figure. So the importance of a good figure cannot be less emphasized. However as much as we crave for an attractive figure the more difficult it is to attain, more so today, with the current lifestyle of the people. As women are also getting ambitious and are into jobs, consecutively they are left with little time to work for themselves. So the dream of becoming independent is not without a cost. It is most of the time seen in the advertisements that in order to build a healthy future and a healthy country, it is very important to work towards the health of women. This is because they are the ones who are the future mothers and if they are themselves unhealthy it is not possible to have a healthy future generation.
It is not as if earning women do not work out. But one needs real patience and grit to have the determination to work out and maintain their figure and their health as a whole. Today women are no less than superwomen. They have to maintain their work, their home, their children and themselves too. Working out is not always and not necessarily for the sake of beauty only, many a times it's for the over all health. But whatever the cause as long as the effect is beneficial there are no complains.
For weight loss there is no better option then working out. But when one is not left without any option to lose weight, it is the diet pills that come into use. Diet pill is a new concept that has suddenly gained importance in the recent years. Bearing the fact that today even the women are extremely short of time these weight loss pills are gaining immense popularity. To tell the truth, weight loss pills cost a fortune but today's women are capable of procuring them because they are self independent. After all the target consumers of these diet pills are these high society ladies only who are aware of the hazards of being over weight, who are conscious of their looks and who are ready to spend.
At the end of the day money matters. And for those who are ready to spend on their weight and looks, there are weight loss pills like Xenical, a diet pill that has recently been invented for those who don't have the time and patience to sweat and fret in the gym and yet want a smart and attractive figure. But xenical diet pill is just a medicine and not a miracle pill. So if you buy xenical with the thought that with it in hand, you can gorge anything and everything that comes on your way, you are nothing but a big foolish head. Note that without some amount of input, no person will get the desired results.
So the bottom line is that it's true that diet pills work. But to have their services the first pre requisite is money and the second is discipline. |
| posted by Olusola Bodunde @ 11:43 AM |
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| Tuesday, September 4, 2007 |
| 20 Sure fire ways to loose weight |
1. Take it one step at a time
Start by paying attention to what you eat. Cut back on fat and sweets and add more fruit and vegetables. After you have that under control, add exercise. If you hate to exercise try it for only 15 minutes a day at first, then a 1/2-hour. Keep in mind that while you are exercising you are burning calories and not eating. Also, it will be easier if you chose an activity that you enjoy.
2. Find a friend
It is always good to have support when you are trying to lose weight. Find a friend who wants to lose weight and compare notes, weigh-in together and maybe even have a contest.
3. Use weights
Working out weights will build muscle and raise your metabolism so you will burn more calories. Also, muscle takes up less space than fat so you will be smaller ( but probably weigh more).
4. Eat fewer carbs
Don't eat as much bread and pasta and you will see a difference.
5. Set a goal
Set a deadline to lose the weight and write it down. For example, ' By Dec 14/04 I will weigh 150 lbs or less'. Put it somewhere you will see it daily.
6. Give up soda
If you drink a soda or 2 a day you are adding empty calories. If you find it hard to stop completely, cut back at first and drink water instead.
7. Grill or boil
Avoid fried meat, grill and use lots of spices. You will get used to it and probably enjoy it more.
8. Don't buy junk food
When you go shopping, don't go on an empty stomach and you will be less likely to buy junk food. Keep your home 'junk food free' so you won't be tempted to indulge.
9. Eat breakfast
Consume most of your calories early in the day and always eat breakfast. Don't eat after 8pm and not only will you avoid those added calories but you will sleep better.
10. Give yourself a treat
When you tell yourself that you can't have something you want it more. Give yourself a treat once a day ( ie. half a cookie) and you won't feel you are missing out.
11. Use smaller plates
Trick yourself into believing that you are eating more by using a smaller plate.
12. Drink lots of water
Drink water when you are feeling hungry and you will get that 'full' feeling.
13. Don't eat everything on your plate
Many times we eat just because it's there. Pay attention to when you have had enough.
14. Eat five or six meals a day
Eating more frequently will keep you from getting too hungry.
15. Plan your workout sessions
Write your workout sessions in your journal or planner.
16. Stay away from fad diets
Fad diets don't work. If you lose weight fast chances are that you will gain it back ( and more) just as fast. It takes time to put it on and time to take it off.
17. Do several workouts a day
While you are watching TV do crunches and leg lifts.
18. Measure your food
If you decide to have junk food for a snack - be sure to measure and control what you eat.
19. Keep pre-cut vegetables
...and ward off those cravings.
20. Create Good Habits
It is a known fact that when we do something twenty-one times it becomes a habit. Create good eating habits. |
| posted by Olusola Bodunde @ 8:19 AM |
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| Medifast weight loss program |
Why is the Medifast weight loss program special?
Medifast is an effective, healthy weight loss program.  Think of Medifast as a lifestyle change, not just a short-term diet or weight loss solution. Medifast is a quick, healthy diet plan, especially when compared to other diets you’ve likely experienced without success.Medifast is a portion-controlled, low-calorie weight loss program that leads to more rapid weight loss than traditional diets. Medifast is special because you can achieve the quick weight loss you want, and, unlike other weight loss programs and diet plans you’ve tried, Medifast is clinically proven to produce quick weight loss, typically 2-5 lbs per week.
How do Medifast weight loss products lead to fast weight loss?
The clinically tested weight loss results of Medifast are designed to create a healthy gap between the calories you take in and the amount your body burns, thus promoting effective and natural weight loss. Many times, dieters on other low-calorie diets do not meet the minimum daily-recommended nutritional requirements. Medifast Meals provide the optimal combination of carbohydrates, protein and other nutrients necessary to give you the quick weight loss you want and the healthy weight loss you need. The Medifast weight loss program is an extremely effective diet plan to lose weight fast. Medifast fits your busy life because Medifast Meals are quick and easy to prepare, while still being a healthy diet plan.
How easy is the Medifast weight loss program?
With the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan, you’ll eat 6 meals a day - 5 Medifast Meals and 1 Lean & Green Meal. You can choose any 5 Medifast Meals from our menu of over 60 Medifast Meals, including Medifast shakes, bars, soups, pudding, oatmeal, scrambled eggs and more. Your daily Lean & Green Meal consists of a balance of lean protein (such as beef, chicken or fish) and vegetables, which you’ll prepare yourself.
How does Medifast help sustain your weight loss results?
Medifast won’t abandon you the way fad diets have in the past. The Medifast Transition, Maintenance, and Exercise Plans pick up where the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan ends – and teach you how to sustain your weight loss results long-term!
Medifast Diabetic weight loss programs
Medifast has special diet programs for those with type 2 diabetes. The Medifast diabetic diet plan can help you manage your type 2 diabetes and control your weight, with your doctor’s supervision. |
| posted by Olusola Bodunde @ 8:02 AM |
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