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Friday, February 12th, 2010
2:58 am	The Importance of Keeping a Diet Diary Importance of keeping a calorie counter. When you consider the big lifestyle change that comes with weight loss, shedding extra pounds is the easy part. The hardest part, however, is keeping the weight from coming back, according to many people attempting to diet. Is there anything you can do to be sure that happens? Of course there is! A diet diary is a great tool you can use to Record your weight loss progress. Keeping a diet diary benefits weight control by encouraging: 1) Concentration: Maintaining a food journal will make sure that the established goals are in the forefront of the dieter's mind. 2) Preparation: If people who are trying to get healthier do not determine what they're eating ahead of time, they are going to struggle to lose the weight. Without proper planning, a goal is little more than a wish -- which doesn't always lead to change. It's a good idea to plan your meals and exercise routine no less than a day - ideally a week - in advance. Think about everything that is going on within your week and plan accordingly. Make a plan and follow it. And when something comes up that throws you off track, hold yourself accountable by writing it down. Keep track of the people that were around you when it happened and the situation that you were in. Consider this a situation that is high risk and use your information to help prevent it from happening again. 3) Reflection: the daily diet diary can help you self-monitor. The behavioral patterns that tend to move you toward your goals or block your progress will become clear as you read through your diary. Keep in mind that you should support all of your efforts toward self-improvement, whether they're weight-related or not. More diet articles: The Secret to Weight Loss: Stay Positive! Keeping A Positive Attitude About Weight Loss Keeping A Positive Attitude About Weight Loss (Comment on this)
Monday, February 8th, 2010
7:22 pm	Myths About Weight Loss Has it ever occurred to you that your thoughts and habits might be preventing you from losing weight? It may be a foreign concept, but the primary thing keeping you overweight may be your own mistaken beliefs in certain weight loss myths. To see if these myths are preventing your from achieving the slim figure you are desiring, read the following myths and see if you believe any of them. Weight Loss Myths: * If I just forget about breakfast or lunch, the weight will come off quicker. Believe it or not, skipping meals can actually increase body fat and lead to weight gain. There was a study that showed individuals who skip breakfast have a 5% lower metabolism than those who don't. This is the rate at which the body needs to burn up calories while at rest to maintain its necessary functions. When you skip a meal your body will compensate by burning calories at a slower rate. You can actually lose weight more quickly if you eat many small meals throughout the day as opposed to only one or two large meals. It's a good idea to remember that skipping breakfast, or really any meal, will do your body harm and hinder your weight loss goals. 2. You won't gain weight from fat-free foods, regardless of the amount you consume. One of the greatest sources of all calories in any diet is fat: one gram of fat equal nine calories, while one gram of protein or carbohydrate equals only four calories. If you eat less fat you will be able to cut down on the overall calories intake in your diet. You should also realize that fat-free foods are not necessarily low in calories. Manufacturers often replace the fat they remove from a food with copious amounts of sugar, making that fat-free product higher in calories than the original product. Weight is gained when too many calories are consumed, the origin of the calories does not matter when it comes to weight gain. Cutting down on dietary fat can be good for you and can help to cut down on excess calories, you'll also want to keep track of how many calories you consume in a day. 3. If I don't lose weight fast and see the results immediately, I'll give up on the diet. Losing weight rapidly, say at a rate of one or two pounds a week, you're likely to lose muscle mass as well. Your muscles are what keep your body moving. The bigger it is, the more gas it'll burn. As you lose muscle, you require fewer calories to keep your body moving. Because of this you'll actually gain weight eating the same amount of calories you were taking in as you maintained your previous weight. If you lose weight too quickly it will actually become harder to keep off down the road. Take this into consideration when you find yourself tempted to hop on a fad diet bandwagon that promises rapid weight loss in a short amount of time, or if you feel the urge to abandon a plan because you don't see immediate results. * The only thing that will make me feel successful is if I can achieve my weight goal. Success means a lot more than just a number on some scale. Success is measured by how well you make and stick with this positive lifestyle change for a healthier body. Do not become a slave to any bathroom scale. It is important as you move towards your goal that you keep accurate records and work to increase your daily activity. The habits you are able to create will be what determine how your reach your goals and how long you are able to maintain your goals. 5. If I don't feel the pain and work out for hours on end when I exercise, then it's not effective. Most experts agree that it's not what exercises you do or for how long that matters, what matters is simply that sedentary habits like watching tv are replaced with activities that require moving around. Exercising for at least 30 minutes a day can stave off disease but if you're looking to manage your weight you'll need to work your way up to 60 minutes of exercise a day for most days of the week. However, it doesn't have to be that you put 60 minutes in all at once. It can be spread out throughout the day so you can walk before work, take the stairs at lunch and work out some more after dinner. Interesting posts 'Eat This, don't eat That' - How to deal with Childhood Obesity and weight reduction Camps Preparing Yourself For Weight Loss (Comment on this)
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
5:33 pm	Keep a Good Frame a Mind When it Comes to Weight Loss Are you wondering how you can be positive about your rapid weight loss diet? So often we have private conversations with ourselves. We refer to this silent, but constant conversation we are having as Self Talk. This is a tool that is quite strong. When you repeat the same thought in your head over and over, your mind starts to believe that it's true. As people our behavior tends to reflect our deepest beliefs. So many times a statement repeated in the mind can become self-fulfilling. If your self-talk each day is that you have no chance of actually losing weight, you'll become convinced you can't change yourself. The choice is yours when it comes to whether you want to convince yourself that you can lose weight or that you don't have a chance. What do you think about your own self-talk? Examine the conversation you are having in your mind. Are you being positive about it and eager to move forward toward your goals? Or is it convincing you it's a waste of time and undermining all your efforts? If you begin to think more positively, your self-talk will begin to change and not be so negative. Here in this article I'll list several ways you can change your Self Talk so that it works best for you, and doesn't work against you! Examples of Negative Self-Talk are: * I will never do anything except fail. I haven't lost any weight this week. "I think being fat is just in my genes" "I need to get to the gym" Examples of Positive Self-Talk are: * I exercised this week and ate healthy, even though the scale doesn't reflect that. "Just small changes a little at a time and I'll reach my goals in no time" My healthy habits will lead to weight loss. * I know lots of people who are changing their eating habits to get healthier. "I'm not alone and I can choose healthy foods" * I am having lots of fun with my friends and new activities. "Food is a way to fuel my body's energy" Positive self-talk is such a powerful tool when it comes to enhancing your own self-image, as well as removing whatever blocks are keeping you from your weight loss goals. Be sure to write down all your self-talk as you learn to incorporate this habit. You will start to be objective when it comes to thoughts about you and your goals concerning losing weight. You could even turn it into a diary so that you can record your thoughts and your various accomplishments at the end of the day. What did you do right? Stay focused on the positive aspects of your accomplishment, not the negative, and plan how you will make the next day even better. You should congratulate yourself when you achieve something, no matter how insignificant it appears to others. Keep in mind that you will be able to lose weight better by thinking you are able to do it. Know that it's a natural thing for many people to have some doubt about reaching goals. If you replace your doubts with positive thinking you'll believe in what you're doing and be able to reach your goal. By believing in yourself, your goals are within reach. Similar weight loss posts Readying Yourself for Weight Loss Preparing Yourself For Weight Loss 'Eat This, do not consume That' - How to handle youth Obesity and weight reduction Camps (Comment on this)
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
9:49 pm	Get Ready To Lose Weight Readying Yourself for Weight Loss It is hard to describe what change actually feels like because it can cause stress, excitement, exhilaration and fear. You need to come to grips with your attitude to change before you launch a lifestyle overhaul. It is very important, when beginning a new plan in life, to assess your own attitude and figure out if it is going to be what keeps you from your goals or if it will help you to reach them. If you are having a poor attitude towards a new weight loss program you will not benefit from it. There are true-or-false questions you can take into consideration in an honest manner in order to figure out where you stand with your attitude. 1. I can achieve happiness that will last forever if I just get to my goal weight. 2) I think it's a good idea to save the larger sized clothes I have just in case I might have need of them again. 3) It irritates me when I see people heading for exercise classes or out jogging every morning. 4. It makes me very angry and frustrated when the scales stay on the same number - even though I'm following my diet and exercise plan to the letter. 5. The foods that I stop eating during a diet are ones that I miss terribly and look forward to indulging in again. 6. If I can lose weight and look good, I'll stop exercising. 7) I feel resentment towards people who can eat more than me and not gain weight. 8) I will deprive myself of fun so I can stay at my ideal weight. 9. There should be a weight loss pill that would take off my weight and still let me eat. 10. I can't stand exercising. 11) If I'm not losing at least five pounds a week, I get discouraged and want to quit dieting. 12. It's not possible to lose weight and still have an active social life. 12) A food diary will make me feel embarrassed and childish. 14. My best friend is food. 15. Anxiety occurs if there is nothing to eat when I want something. 16. My family and their bodies are what's going to keep me from losing weight. 17) I will quit working out if I miss a couple days in the gym. 18. I need food if I'm going to deal successfully with all the stress in my life. You may be holding yourself back from the goals that you would like to achieve, if you answered "true" to more than four of the previous statements. If you want to lose weight and keep it off permanently, you must understand and change your perspective. Answering "true" to ten or more questions suggests you have a destructive attitude that could sabotage any weight loss goal you reach. If this is the case, you may want to consider contacting a weight-loss support group or a mental health professional. Hopefully, you've gained some insight into your situation that will help you start a weight loss plan. You will find there are a lot of programs available, and no matter which one you choose you'll need to have a positive attitude. Interesting to read 'Eat This, do not consume That' - How to deal with Childhood Obesity and weight reduction Camps Rapid Weight Loss Diet - How Do I Lose Weight Quickly? (Comment on this)
1:23 am	'Eat This, do not consume That' - How to handle Childhood Obesity and weight loss Camps When you want a book that may help you deal with your overweight/obese child, consider picking up,'Eat This, do not consume That' authored by David Zinczenko in conjunction with Matt Goulding. It's getting smashing reviews but does it basically measure up to other childhood obesity books sold on the market? To start,'Eat This, don't eat That' is put together particularly well and has some very practical advice for anyone who wishes to read it. One of the many really informative chapters explains childhood nutrition in 8 simple rules, aimed at the education of both mother and father and youngsters about the issues seen in today's diets... For example, the super-sized food proportions, no mealtime structure and the concealed sugar in foods. it's also got some great childhood food comparisons like Mac & Cheese vs. Spaghettios. however , there are 2 issues with'Eat This, Don't Eat That' that folk can have a difficulty with. They are : - Misusing the information - not a lot of talk on exercise When you have this book, you can not just use it as a technique to begin eating right or making the right kind of food purchases. A big reason for the rise in youth obesity is the sedentary lives that folk have a tendency to lead, which the book fails to put plenty of stress on. Bear in mind the method to get youngsters healthy is to get them off the settee, away from the Nintendo games and outside playing and exercising. Another way elders can include fitness into their child's life is to send them off to a weight reduction camp ( a. A fat camp ). These camps can help them realize the importance behind exercising and eating right. Advisors at these weight loss camps for children will confirm every child gets lots of exercise and the right kind of food. (Comment on this)
Friday, January 15th, 2010
8:29 pm	How to Partake in a Program of Rapid Weight Loss Diet Cutting out the amount of food we eat is the typical way that people begin to try to lose weight. If you want to reduce your weight rapidly, you need to reduce your fat intake, reduce calories by eating less, and eating foods that contain less energy, as well as consume less foods that take an effort to burn off. In order to get optimum results you might think about eliminating all processed food items from your eating plan. There are specific things you can do to encourage Rapid Weight Loss Diet, so that you can be successful when it comes to achieving your weight loss goals. Exercising more often and eating better is the most successful way to lose weight. Professionals advise that you should try to lose approximately one pound every 7 days. Rapid Weight Loss Diet tips. 1. Your goals should be a realistic, especially when you start out. You should educate yourself when it comes to where you should be weight-wise, by looking into your ideal BMI and speaking with your doctor. In order to meet your goals, you should try to lose the weight slowly. It's typically safe to lose a half pound to two pounds per week. 2. A diet isn't the way to lose weight in a permanent way, but you can change the way you live to achieve that. Picking foods that are healthier and lower in calories is very helpful, as well as using portion control in your choices. Exercising is also an important factor. 3. Adjust how you eat. Think about reducing the sizes of the portions that you take, most notably when it comes to spreads, oils, fats, fried foods, and sweets such as cakes and cookies. You will also want to lower your trans fats, saturated fats and cholesterol. Instead, opt for foods that have a high fiber content, like whole grains, lentils, beans and other legumes, vegetables and fruits. Because these foods are high in fiber, it's likely that your stomach will feel full without eating as much and consuming less calories. 4. If you were to ask any doctor, they would tell you that by eating healthy and exercising, you will lose weight. You can benefit from exercise, even if it is not strenuous. If exercising for long periods of time is to overwhelming, try getting active in short spurts, as you will still reap the benefits and rewards. If you want to lose weight, keep it off and remain healthy, most people should engage in at least 30 minutes worth of intense to moderate daily physical activity. Just about everyone can walk, which is an excellent physical activity to engage in. 5 - In conclusion, to achieve your weight loss goals, you should make sure that your goals are not out of reach. You can permanently keep off unwanted weight if the goals you set are ones that are reachable. Making choices in your diet that are healthy and exercising consistently is considered one of the best ways to lose the weight and keep it off. I hope you've found those Rapid Weight Loss Diet tips helpful. More to read: How to Partake in a Program of Rapid Weight Loss Diet Rapid Weight Loss Diet - What's the Optimal Method of Losing Weight? (Comment on this)