Combining Healthy Exercise With Controlled Diet For Best Weight Lost Management
Every day, more and more people are turning to weight loss diet program at slimming center to shed the pound and lose the weight. However, this is not necessary the best method to lose weight because the machine essentially only helps to break down your fats in to fatty acids. Your heart and organ are not working out and thus even though your body might look slimmer and better, you are essentially not getting healthier at all.
Fat loss cream are also a waste of time because they do not work and you are simply throwing money down the drain if you continue to use fat loss cream, thinking that it will do miracle to your body.
The equation to weight loss success is basically: intake minus output equals to weight loss management. By controlling the amount of food you take in and the amount of exercise you do to burn calorie, losing weight is a science that can be proven and losing weight quickly following a plan is easy.
Showing posts with label low carb diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label low carb diet. Show all posts
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Low Carbs - a Good Dietary Choice?
Low Carb Diet - Pros
Any low carb diet will cause you to lose weight quickly due to a chemical reaction in the body when inadequate levels of carbs are available. You will burn fat at a faster rate than traditional diets until your body fights back.
Preventable Health Issues
The restricted intake of fruits and milk products which have been shown to reduce blood pressure causes an obvious reverse effect. High protein intake causes calcium loss through urine, because calcium intake is low. Gout is also caused by consuming too much protein and raising uric acid levels in the body. HIgh amounts of protein increase the chances of uric acid and calcium oxolate forming kidney stones. The lower fibre intake from a low carb diet can also cause chronic constipation.
Change Your Thinking
Move away from all or nothing thinking and take a more balanced approach including high fibre carbs like leafy green vegetables, cereals and moderate amounts of lean proteins and healthy fats like olive oil.
Weight loss requires permanent changes to your lifestyle including changing the way you eat and becoming more active.
Be aware of portion sizes - a serving of starch is the size of your fist, a serving of protein - the palm of your hand, vegetables - two open hands.
Quick Weight Loss
The majority of weight loss from a low carb diet is from water and muscle tissue loss. Losing lean muscle mass reduces the amount of the number of calories your body needs each day, making it harder to keep your weight under control.
Any low carb diet will cause you to lose weight quickly due to a chemical reaction in the body when inadequate levels of carbs are available. You will burn fat at a faster rate than traditional diets until your body fights back.
Preventable Health Issues
The restricted intake of fruits and milk products which have been shown to reduce blood pressure causes an obvious reverse effect. High protein intake causes calcium loss through urine, because calcium intake is low. Gout is also caused by consuming too much protein and raising uric acid levels in the body. HIgh amounts of protein increase the chances of uric acid and calcium oxolate forming kidney stones. The lower fibre intake from a low carb diet can also cause chronic constipation.
Change Your Thinking
Move away from all or nothing thinking and take a more balanced approach including high fibre carbs like leafy green vegetables, cereals and moderate amounts of lean proteins and healthy fats like olive oil.
Weight loss requires permanent changes to your lifestyle including changing the way you eat and becoming more active.
Be aware of portion sizes - a serving of starch is the size of your fist, a serving of protein - the palm of your hand, vegetables - two open hands.
Quick Weight Loss
The majority of weight loss from a low carb diet is from water and muscle tissue loss. Losing lean muscle mass reduces the amount of the number of calories your body needs each day, making it harder to keep your weight under control.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
What is the Quickest Way to Lose Weight?
If you need to shed pounds, in all likelihood you want to know what the quickest way to lose weight is. I have a few ideas on this based on my own experience losing weight. The answer isn't low fat diets or Special K in the morning or even the Subway diet. While I suppose low fat diets work for some people, they have never worked for me simply because I can never stick to them. And you can't lose weight quickly if you can't stick to the plan.
The fastest weight loss I ever experienced was using the Medifast diet. I've written several hubs about Medifast already (linked below) and I believe in their diet plan strongly enough that I'm an affiliate of theirs and actively promote them. The Medifast diet works, and it works fast! Aside from going on an even more restrictive medically supervised diet, I doubt there is a diet that will actually make you lose weight more quickly than Medifast. Click here to visit the Medifast website if you want to check them out.
However, there is a catch. Like many diets, but I think particularly so of meal replacements like the Medifast program, the diet works best the first time you do it. This is really true of all diets. And if you can manage to keep the weight off, then you don't need to worry about this fact as your first diet will be your last one.
Unfortunately for those of us who struggle with being overweight, things have a tendency not to work out that way. Much like Oprah, I'm definitely a Yo-Yo dieter. It has been this way since High School. During three different diet attempts, I actually lost a lot of weight and on both occasions kept the weight off for over a year. But then I got sloppy and complacent and soon enough the scale kept creeping upwards. So now I find it more difficult to lose weight, even when I do turn to a diet like Medifast.
Sign Up for Medifast
If you want to try Medifast for yourself, I recommend starting out with their variety packs so you can try out many of their different products then you can tweak your orders so you only get the foods you actually like. Be sure to check my reviews for a rundown of what's good and what isn't.
You can Order Medifast Here and get two free weeks worth of food by using the coupon code: GetTwo
Once you get your first Medifast order, you might want to also check out my hub on Medifast Shake recipes for some ideas on how to create some more tasty beverages with the Medifast shakes.
Quick Weight Loss with Low Carb Diets
Of course, Medifast isn't the only way to lose weight quickly and if you don't like the taste of soy or you prefer to eat regular food for each meal rather than consuming shakes and protein bars and other packaged foods like that, then you will probably want to take a look at low carb diets. Going on a fairly strict low carb diet such as Atkins is a very quick way to lose weight. The first two week induction period is when most people see their most significant weight loss and it wouldn't be surprising to lose as much as 20 lbs or so those first two weeks.
Part of the reason for such a dramatic result, however, is that the low carb diet will naturally "de-bloat" you. So any water weight you were holding onto will disappear. That can account for several pounds right there, so you shouldn't expect to sustain such dramatic weight loss every week, but that initial boost can certainly help with how you feel about your diet and give you the kick your willpower needs.
When it comes to low carb diets, I prefer the traditional Atkins plan or you can take a look at some of the paleo diets, which are starting to become quite popular. They are also low carb, though don't tend to be as restrictive as Atkins.
What virtually all low carb diets have in common is the elimination of "white stuff" from your diet, i.e. white flour, sugar, potatoes, etc. Don't take that quite so literally though. You generally want to eliminate even whole grains, at least during the early phases of your diet. Once you reach your weight loss goals, you can experiment with adding some whole grains and starches like potato, bananas and sweet potatoes back into your diet and see how you do.
While you can probably cobble together your own low carb diet just from sources on the internet, I find there's nothing quite like having a guide book to show you the way. So, I've included some of my favorite diet books here. Any one of these should be able to help you lose weight quickly while keeping the rules reasonably simple.
And don't forget, exercise and fitness are also important aspects of your weight loss plan. While diet is the most important factor, you really should take a look at your current activity level as well. Once you've lost weight, you may find it a lot easier to maintain that weight loss if you have a more active lifestyle.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Can Pre-diabetic and Diabetic Patients Benefit by Eating a Low Carb Diet?
Why You Should Take Diabetes Seriously
Diabetes is rapidly growing as a health problem in our society. Currently, 18 Million people in the United States have diabetes. At a cost of $174 billion in 2007, people with diabetes have approximately 2.4 times the medical expenditures that would be incurred by the same group of people without diabetes. In the last 10 years, the number of people with diabetes has increased by 50%. You do the math!
At a time when debate is volatile within our government about healthcare reform, it is increasingly clear that more proactive care is called for at the level of the healthcare professional including the doctor, nurses and dietitians to help people with diabetes care for their illness and keep them out of the hospital with avoidable complications. And this is why I was pleased when my doctor recommended that I attend a diabetic class. As a patient, I accept responsibility for my health and care.
I am not diabetic. At least not yet. That's the good news. But when my blood glucose level jumped above 100, suddenly I was targeted and categorized to the "pre-diabetic" group. That's when I was contacted and asked to go to the diabetic class. The risk for pre-diabetes increases with age and as luck would have it, I am getting older every day! Further, family history contributes toward the risk and it is linked to obesity, both of which I must claim. It is finally time for me to face facts and become proactive in avoiding diabetes for as long as possible.
Pre-diabetes exists when a person's blood glucose level is above the normal level but below the point at which diabetes is diagnosed. Normal blood glucose when fasting is between 70 and 99 mg/dl. Pre-diabetes exists in the range of 100 - 125 mg/dl. When fasting blood glucose is 126 mg/dl or more, then usually a diagnosis of diabetes is confirmed. There are several tests that can be done and if you have concerns, it is best to take them up with your doctor.
Some common symptoms you might experience are increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, unusual weight loss, or extreme fatigue. Or you may notice more frequent infections and wounds that are slow to heal. If you have not been diagnosed with diabetes, you should see your doctor if you have burning pain, numbness, or swelling in your feet or hands. Likewise if you are obese and don't exercise much, or have been told that your blood sugar is above normal. Seeing the doctor may be the first step in getting the help you need to reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
What Can I Expect If I AM Prediabetic?
First, recognize that there IS something you can do about it and resolve to make the necessary changes in your lifestyle to avoid getting diabetes. This means educating yourself by reading, going to classes, and asking questions of your healthcare provider.
Second, get moving! If you are sedentary, start getting more exercise. It is recommended that we get 30 minutes of exercise per day. I will be the first to admit, this is a tough step. But it is also important to get started. I started with a 10 minute walk and worked up to 30 minutes per day. The more you move, the better. Swim, bike, walk the mall. Find something you like to do and get started.
Third, try to lose some weight. Even a few pounds will make a difference. And finally, change your eating habits so that you are limiting fats and eating more fiber. Starting out, I targeted my nutritional goals as 30% calories from fat, 50% from carbohydrate and 20% from protein sources. Because I also have heart disease, I targeted my sodium intake to be 1500 mg to 2000 mg per day. Try to eat the same amount of carbohydrate every day. This helps to keep your blood glucose more stable. Also, find ways to add fiber to your diet. Fiber slows the absorption of glucose and helps to keep your sugar level more level. My fiber goal each day is 30 grams. It seems like a lot, but you can find foods that fit in nicely to your eating habits.
One that I have found is Chia seeds. It packs about 9 grams of fiber in 2 tablespoons. It mixes well with yogurt and makes an easy way for me to reach nearly one third of my daily fiber goal. There are high fiber breakfast bars (9 grams) and some high fiber breads (6 gm/slice) to make it easier. Add some natural fruit fiber and you are there.
As a daily guide, I read labels and apply the "plate" theory to my meals. in short, the plate planner is simply dividing your plate into quarters. One quarter is for lean protein (3 ounces), one for starch (1/3 Cup rice) and the remaining half for vegetables (carrots, broccoli, salad).
That was my starting point. I am struggling with the exercise, but committed to making it happen. I just recently had my fasting blood drawn again and while my glucose is down to 102, it is still in the prediabetic range. Further, my glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) increased slightly. The HbA1c give us information about how well we have controlled our glucose in the preceeding 2-3 months. That being said, I reviewed my targets and goals and did some more reading. I came across some research done at the University of Minnesota that confirmed in my mind one of the conflicts I have with the nutritional targets I had chosen.
On 1500 - 1800 calories (yes, I keep a daily food log) I was not losing weight. Exercise helped, but for the most part, I just maintained my weight. In the past, it seemed the only diet that worked for me to lose weight was a low carb diet (Atkins). Unfortunately, my cardiologist did not agree and I found that it was not a long term solution for me. But, fewer carbs and more protein did seem to work for me. The authors of the University of Minnesota study coined the term LoBAG diet meaning low-biologically-available-glucose. In other words, a non-ketogenic low carb diet.
New Nutritional Targets - LoBAG Orientation
In their study, authors Mary Gannon and Frank Nuttall found that subjects who consumed a diet with a carbohydrate to protein to fat ratio of 20:30:50 (test diet) compared to a control diet of 55:15:30 had lower glucose levels and lower HbA1c levels after 5 weeks. They did not notice any change in cholesterol which would be a concern when increasing the percentage of fat from 30% to 50%. The authors surmise that "Potentially, this could be a patient-empowering way to ameliorate hyperglycemia without pharmacological intervention." They further noted that more work needs to be done to evaluate the long term effects of such a diet.
In managing my care with my healthcare provider, I have recalculated my nutritional targets to 40% fat, 30% carbohydrate and 30% Protein. That is a 20% reduction in carbohydrate calories. I will maintain my initial target for cholesterol at less than 200 mg per day noting variances on a daily basis, fiber at 30 grams per day, and sodium at 1500 mg per day. Using my food journal, I can easily monitor my consumption and make my meal plans accordingly. Lastly, I am committed to bring stability to my exercise goal with 30 minutes of walking per day at 3.5 mph or more.
Summary
Gannon and Nuttall conclude that "a LoBAG diet can dramatically reduce the 24-hour glucose concentration and consequently the percentage of glycohemoglobin in people with Type 2 diabetes. These positive results occur without a significant change in serum lipids, except for a significant decrease in triacylglycerol concentration."
Their work is referenced as "Effect of a High-Protein, Low Carbohydrate Diet on Blood Glucose Control in People with Type 2 Diabetes". It seems promising as a methodology to lower HbA1c and is encouraging to me as a prediabetic type 2.
TO BE CONTINUED...
This concludes Part 1. I will end this series in Part 2 with a report on my personal experiences over the next few weeks including lab results and discussion points from my healthcare provider. I look forward to your comments and questions.
Diabetes is rapidly growing as a health problem in our society. Currently, 18 Million people in the United States have diabetes. At a cost of $174 billion in 2007, people with diabetes have approximately 2.4 times the medical expenditures that would be incurred by the same group of people without diabetes. In the last 10 years, the number of people with diabetes has increased by 50%. You do the math!
At a time when debate is volatile within our government about healthcare reform, it is increasingly clear that more proactive care is called for at the level of the healthcare professional including the doctor, nurses and dietitians to help people with diabetes care for their illness and keep them out of the hospital with avoidable complications. And this is why I was pleased when my doctor recommended that I attend a diabetic class. As a patient, I accept responsibility for my health and care.
I am not diabetic. At least not yet. That's the good news. But when my blood glucose level jumped above 100, suddenly I was targeted and categorized to the "pre-diabetic" group. That's when I was contacted and asked to go to the diabetic class. The risk for pre-diabetes increases with age and as luck would have it, I am getting older every day! Further, family history contributes toward the risk and it is linked to obesity, both of which I must claim. It is finally time for me to face facts and become proactive in avoiding diabetes for as long as possible.
Pre-diabetes exists when a person's blood glucose level is above the normal level but below the point at which diabetes is diagnosed. Normal blood glucose when fasting is between 70 and 99 mg/dl. Pre-diabetes exists in the range of 100 - 125 mg/dl. When fasting blood glucose is 126 mg/dl or more, then usually a diagnosis of diabetes is confirmed. There are several tests that can be done and if you have concerns, it is best to take them up with your doctor.
Some common symptoms you might experience are increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, unusual weight loss, or extreme fatigue. Or you may notice more frequent infections and wounds that are slow to heal. If you have not been diagnosed with diabetes, you should see your doctor if you have burning pain, numbness, or swelling in your feet or hands. Likewise if you are obese and don't exercise much, or have been told that your blood sugar is above normal. Seeing the doctor may be the first step in getting the help you need to reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
What Can I Expect If I AM Prediabetic?
First, recognize that there IS something you can do about it and resolve to make the necessary changes in your lifestyle to avoid getting diabetes. This means educating yourself by reading, going to classes, and asking questions of your healthcare provider.
Second, get moving! If you are sedentary, start getting more exercise. It is recommended that we get 30 minutes of exercise per day. I will be the first to admit, this is a tough step. But it is also important to get started. I started with a 10 minute walk and worked up to 30 minutes per day. The more you move, the better. Swim, bike, walk the mall. Find something you like to do and get started.
Third, try to lose some weight. Even a few pounds will make a difference. And finally, change your eating habits so that you are limiting fats and eating more fiber. Starting out, I targeted my nutritional goals as 30% calories from fat, 50% from carbohydrate and 20% from protein sources. Because I also have heart disease, I targeted my sodium intake to be 1500 mg to 2000 mg per day. Try to eat the same amount of carbohydrate every day. This helps to keep your blood glucose more stable. Also, find ways to add fiber to your diet. Fiber slows the absorption of glucose and helps to keep your sugar level more level. My fiber goal each day is 30 grams. It seems like a lot, but you can find foods that fit in nicely to your eating habits.
One that I have found is Chia seeds. It packs about 9 grams of fiber in 2 tablespoons. It mixes well with yogurt and makes an easy way for me to reach nearly one third of my daily fiber goal. There are high fiber breakfast bars (9 grams) and some high fiber breads (6 gm/slice) to make it easier. Add some natural fruit fiber and you are there.
As a daily guide, I read labels and apply the "plate" theory to my meals. in short, the plate planner is simply dividing your plate into quarters. One quarter is for lean protein (3 ounces), one for starch (1/3 Cup rice) and the remaining half for vegetables (carrots, broccoli, salad).
That was my starting point. I am struggling with the exercise, but committed to making it happen. I just recently had my fasting blood drawn again and while my glucose is down to 102, it is still in the prediabetic range. Further, my glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) increased slightly. The HbA1c give us information about how well we have controlled our glucose in the preceeding 2-3 months. That being said, I reviewed my targets and goals and did some more reading. I came across some research done at the University of Minnesota that confirmed in my mind one of the conflicts I have with the nutritional targets I had chosen.
On 1500 - 1800 calories (yes, I keep a daily food log) I was not losing weight. Exercise helped, but for the most part, I just maintained my weight. In the past, it seemed the only diet that worked for me to lose weight was a low carb diet (Atkins). Unfortunately, my cardiologist did not agree and I found that it was not a long term solution for me. But, fewer carbs and more protein did seem to work for me. The authors of the University of Minnesota study coined the term LoBAG diet meaning low-biologically-available-glucose. In other words, a non-ketogenic low carb diet.
New Nutritional Targets - LoBAG Orientation
In their study, authors Mary Gannon and Frank Nuttall found that subjects who consumed a diet with a carbohydrate to protein to fat ratio of 20:30:50 (test diet) compared to a control diet of 55:15:30 had lower glucose levels and lower HbA1c levels after 5 weeks. They did not notice any change in cholesterol which would be a concern when increasing the percentage of fat from 30% to 50%. The authors surmise that "Potentially, this could be a patient-empowering way to ameliorate hyperglycemia without pharmacological intervention." They further noted that more work needs to be done to evaluate the long term effects of such a diet.
In managing my care with my healthcare provider, I have recalculated my nutritional targets to 40% fat, 30% carbohydrate and 30% Protein. That is a 20% reduction in carbohydrate calories. I will maintain my initial target for cholesterol at less than 200 mg per day noting variances on a daily basis, fiber at 30 grams per day, and sodium at 1500 mg per day. Using my food journal, I can easily monitor my consumption and make my meal plans accordingly. Lastly, I am committed to bring stability to my exercise goal with 30 minutes of walking per day at 3.5 mph or more.
Summary
Gannon and Nuttall conclude that "a LoBAG diet can dramatically reduce the 24-hour glucose concentration and consequently the percentage of glycohemoglobin in people with Type 2 diabetes. These positive results occur without a significant change in serum lipids, except for a significant decrease in triacylglycerol concentration."
Their work is referenced as "Effect of a High-Protein, Low Carbohydrate Diet on Blood Glucose Control in People with Type 2 Diabetes". It seems promising as a methodology to lower HbA1c and is encouraging to me as a prediabetic type 2.
TO BE CONTINUED...
This concludes Part 1. I will end this series in Part 2 with a report on my personal experiences over the next few weeks including lab results and discussion points from my healthcare provider. I look forward to your comments and questions.
Friday, July 8, 2011
diets: A special way of losing weight that works for you
What is my special way of losing weight?
In response to the question do you have a special way of losing weight that works for you? Yes, I do. A special way of losing weight that works for me is diet and exercise. Through dieting or monitoring what you eat you can gain better control of your fat intake. Make no mistake some diets are harder to maintain than others. I responded to this question mainly because, I myself have issues with weight gain and weight control. The key to losing weight for me is plain and simple; your body has to burn more calories that you intake. A good way to burn calories is through exercise. Through regular exercising you can burn a significant amount of calories, and toned different areas of the body. You should however consult your physician before you attempt any diet or exercise regimen. I am no diet expert but I am constructing this hub with information from experience and other experts. I intend to introduce and inform you about several methods and areas of weight loss. Please feel free to offer any constructive criticism or advice. Feel free to ask any questions or to leave any comments or concerns.
diets tips
Drink plenty of water. Water is a natural source for weight loss that really works. It aids in speeding up the digestion process, as providing a fuller feeling. It is also a naturally soluable, meaning it acts as a natural fiber to keep you regular. You should make sure that you don't skip breakfast. Breakfast is very vital to weight loss. You should start your day off with breakfast as it is very important to increase your metabolism. You should also reduce your portions of food, and stick with lean foods and that are high in fiber but low in fat such as chicken and fish. Stay away from processed foods, pork and fried foods. Start your exercise off with a brisk walk and gradually grow from that. You should also avoid junk food, and eating late at night.
diets that help you lose weight fast
The first diet listed is the HCG Diet. This diet is new to me but it seems to be well known over the web. The HCG diet or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin diet, is a hormone naturally produce through placenta in pregnant women. It is made in a laboratory and used to speed up metabolism, for a significant weightloss result. Most HCG dieter's report a 1-2 pound a day weight loss. It also comes with a diet plan structured for the person taking hcg injections. Some factors that increase the weight loss with this regimen is an increased intake of vegetables as well as an increased intake of water and salads with each meal. This sounds like a winner.
The second diet on the list is the Acai berry or the flat stomach diet as some call it. This is pretty much a detox diet that uses the fruit acai berry to enhance weight loss. It was first seen on Oprah, and has seen then been the latest in the weight lost buzz. Though there are many arguments suggesting that it doesn't really work, some claim to have gotten flat stomachs and lost in access of at least 15 pounds within 30 days.
There is also the 72 hr slimming diet. This diet call for the digestion of the 72 hour pill product and suggests that you can lose at most 10 pounds in three days. I have never tried this but it kinda sounds too good to be true. I am certainly going to research this one asap.
Another popular weight lost fast diet is the ever popular Master Cleanse also known as the Lemonade diet. This diet is a detox for the body that calls for you to only drink the lemonade concoction for about 10 consecutive days. It has been reported to be a very difficult diet but if followed can produce magnificent results. This one is popular in hollywood, and has been showcased by Beyonce, and 50 Cent who drastically dropped about 54 pounds in less than a two months time frame.
JerseyShore Star's credit the HCG Diet For Their Weight Loss
J-woww and Snooki of MT's hit reality show Jersey Shore have recently slimmed down, after going on the HCG diet. The most drastic thing about this diet is that u can only consume 500 calories per day.They look grea, but i for one am a little scared of this one.
Beyonce and 50 Cent Have both Gotten Significant Results From The Master Cleanse Diet
Beyonce used the Master Cleanse to lose a quick twenty pounds to play young Deena in Dream Girls. Way to go Bee. 50 Cent's slim down was nothing less than shocking he totally transformed for a movie roll and it looked down right scary. His weight loss is credited to the Master Cleanse Diet as well.For a complete story you shoul checkout my blogspot blog at,http://allthingsflyshae.blogspot.com/p/celebrity-diets-and-workouts.html.
In response to the question do you have a special way of losing weight that works for you? Yes, I do. A special way of losing weight that works for me is diet and exercise. Through dieting or monitoring what you eat you can gain better control of your fat intake. Make no mistake some diets are harder to maintain than others. I responded to this question mainly because, I myself have issues with weight gain and weight control. The key to losing weight for me is plain and simple; your body has to burn more calories that you intake. A good way to burn calories is through exercise. Through regular exercising you can burn a significant amount of calories, and toned different areas of the body. You should however consult your physician before you attempt any diet or exercise regimen. I am no diet expert but I am constructing this hub with information from experience and other experts. I intend to introduce and inform you about several methods and areas of weight loss. Please feel free to offer any constructive criticism or advice. Feel free to ask any questions or to leave any comments or concerns.
diets tips
Drink plenty of water. Water is a natural source for weight loss that really works. It aids in speeding up the digestion process, as providing a fuller feeling. It is also a naturally soluable, meaning it acts as a natural fiber to keep you regular. You should make sure that you don't skip breakfast. Breakfast is very vital to weight loss. You should start your day off with breakfast as it is very important to increase your metabolism. You should also reduce your portions of food, and stick with lean foods and that are high in fiber but low in fat such as chicken and fish. Stay away from processed foods, pork and fried foods. Start your exercise off with a brisk walk and gradually grow from that. You should also avoid junk food, and eating late at night.
diets that help you lose weight fast
The first diet listed is the HCG Diet. This diet is new to me but it seems to be well known over the web. The HCG diet or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin diet, is a hormone naturally produce through placenta in pregnant women. It is made in a laboratory and used to speed up metabolism, for a significant weightloss result. Most HCG dieter's report a 1-2 pound a day weight loss. It also comes with a diet plan structured for the person taking hcg injections. Some factors that increase the weight loss with this regimen is an increased intake of vegetables as well as an increased intake of water and salads with each meal. This sounds like a winner.
The second diet on the list is the Acai berry or the flat stomach diet as some call it. This is pretty much a detox diet that uses the fruit acai berry to enhance weight loss. It was first seen on Oprah, and has seen then been the latest in the weight lost buzz. Though there are many arguments suggesting that it doesn't really work, some claim to have gotten flat stomachs and lost in access of at least 15 pounds within 30 days.
There is also the 72 hr slimming diet. This diet call for the digestion of the 72 hour pill product and suggests that you can lose at most 10 pounds in three days. I have never tried this but it kinda sounds too good to be true. I am certainly going to research this one asap.
Another popular weight lost fast diet is the ever popular Master Cleanse also known as the Lemonade diet. This diet is a detox for the body that calls for you to only drink the lemonade concoction for about 10 consecutive days. It has been reported to be a very difficult diet but if followed can produce magnificent results. This one is popular in hollywood, and has been showcased by Beyonce, and 50 Cent who drastically dropped about 54 pounds in less than a two months time frame.
JerseyShore Star's credit the HCG Diet For Their Weight Loss
J-woww and Snooki of MT's hit reality show Jersey Shore have recently slimmed down, after going on the HCG diet. The most drastic thing about this diet is that u can only consume 500 calories per day.They look grea, but i for one am a little scared of this one.
Beyonce and 50 Cent Have both Gotten Significant Results From The Master Cleanse Diet
Beyonce used the Master Cleanse to lose a quick twenty pounds to play young Deena in Dream Girls. Way to go Bee. 50 Cent's slim down was nothing less than shocking he totally transformed for a movie roll and it looked down right scary. His weight loss is credited to the Master Cleanse Diet as well.For a complete story you shoul checkout my blogspot blog at,http://allthingsflyshae.blogspot.com/p/celebrity-diets-and-workouts.html.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Low Carb Diet Plan
Lose Weight Fast!
Because of the vast number of ways to lose weight that are available today, anyone considering weight loss can actually choose from a number of different methods. One model that has become quite fashionable with many people is the Low Carb Diet Plan, which was made popular by such diets as Atkins, the Glycemic Index and the South Beach Diet.
As the name of the diet suggests, the low carb diet consists of limiting high-carbohydrate foods such as potatoes, pasta, bread, rice and other grains, and sugar which is also a carbohydrate.
Many people have a hard time giving up carbs but others claim that the added protein and lack of refined (processed) carbohydrates in this diet actually makes them feel fuller and more satisfied with less food intake.
There's no doubt you can lose weight fast on this diet, but just as with any other weightloss programs, there is a certain amount of effort and commitment involved - you didn't put the weight on in a week, and it won’t be lost that quickly either.
Increase Your Chances For Success On The Low Carb Diet
Weight loss has always been a balance between calories that are eaten and those that are burned, so in order to lose weight, obviously you must either take in fewer calories or burn more through some kind of physical activity.
There are also other factors that are of consideration when it comes to losing weight - on this or any other diet - including your age, gender, fitness level, genetic make up, stress level, amount of exercise you get, and the food that you eat.
The low carb diet is not about the number of calories but rather the amount of sugar and carbohydrates you take into your body. The diet essentially places your body into ketoacidosis, which burns more calories quickly but can also have side effects.
Check with your physician to determine if your current health will withstand the stresses of the ketoacidosis. Also under consideration that should be discussed with your doctor are any medications you are taking and your current blood glucose tolerance.
Because cutting carbs can cause you to lose water, it is important to drink plenty of water - at least 8 - 10 8oz. glasses per day, and limit your caffeine intake while on this diet. Water should be your primary drink of choice - not soda, coffee, or tea. You also need to take an additional vitamin and fiber supplement to make up for any nutritional deficits you may experience.
As with any weight loss plan, including some sort of physical activity each day in addition to the above, will increase its effectiveness. And core to the low carb diet plan is to monitor your sugar and carbohydrates.
Low Carb Diet Meals
A common misconception about low carbohydrate dieting is that carbs should be eliminated entirely from the diet. However, your body needs carbs and you should aim to eat fewer rather than eliminate them completely.
For instance, in order to perform efficiently, our muscles actually need carbohydrates and therefore a balance of protein and carbs is a better alternative to strict avoidance. And since our bodies convert carbs to glycogen - which is like fuel for our muscles - eating no carbs at all eliminates this 'muscle fuel'.
When following a low carb diet plan, or any other weight loss diets for that matter, feeling cravings for the foods you love but are now limited in your diet, are inevitable early on, and this can wreak havoc on any chances you have of a quick weight loss. Therefore, you need to get those foods out of the house. If they are readily available, the temptation can be much too great.
Each week that you are on the low carb diet plan, you will be creating a menu for the following week. Know what foods you can have and secure the recipes so that you can make a list of what you need which will help you to avoid the temptation of picking up items that you don't need or are not allowed on your diet.
In other words, be organized and plan for any cravings you may have. Though many people claim that after a few days on the diet they no longer have sugar and carb cravings, it doesn't hurt to have 'allowed' low carb snacks and foods on hand just in case.
Benefits Of A Low Carb Diet
A lot of criticism has been cast at this method of weight loss because it is widely thought to promote a diet of low carb meals consisting primarily of meats dripping in fat, unlimited eggs and cheese, and a host of other high-fat foods, while ignoring the health benefits of fruits and vegetables.
While there are many different variations of the low carb diet, I have yet to hear of one that advocates such an unhealthy diet. In fact, every one that I'm aware of highly encourages its participants to include in their diets a wide variety of non-starchy vegetables such as greens, cucumbers, radishes and alfalfa sprouts, as well as low-sugar fruits such as berries, rhubarb and strawberries.
Following are just some of the benefits that people have reported experiencing as a result, they claim, of following a low carb diet. Obviously, not everyone who follows the plan is going to achieve these results, but there have been studies that conclude there are definite positive results to be gained from this diet for most people who follow it correctly.
Lower blood pressure
Lower cholesterol levels
Decreased triglycerides
Gastrointestinal symptoms improved
Increased energy
Less emotional eating
Improved concentration
Better overall mood
Fewer headaches (in people who had them before)
Appearance of skin improved
Less joint and muscle pain (for people who had the pain before)
This list is by no means exhaustive, but these are improvements that I have read and heard about more than others, from people who have tried the diet.
Following a low carb diet plan can not only help you with quick weight loss, but it will also help you to learn better eating habits. Your doctor should be the one who determines how long you stay on the diet before transitioning to a healthy diet that you can maintain over the coming years.
Because of the vast number of ways to lose weight that are available today, anyone considering weight loss can actually choose from a number of different methods. One model that has become quite fashionable with many people is the Low Carb Diet Plan, which was made popular by such diets as Atkins, the Glycemic Index and the South Beach Diet.
As the name of the diet suggests, the low carb diet consists of limiting high-carbohydrate foods such as potatoes, pasta, bread, rice and other grains, and sugar which is also a carbohydrate.
Many people have a hard time giving up carbs but others claim that the added protein and lack of refined (processed) carbohydrates in this diet actually makes them feel fuller and more satisfied with less food intake.
There's no doubt you can lose weight fast on this diet, but just as with any other weightloss programs, there is a certain amount of effort and commitment involved - you didn't put the weight on in a week, and it won’t be lost that quickly either.
Increase Your Chances For Success On The Low Carb Diet
Weight loss has always been a balance between calories that are eaten and those that are burned, so in order to lose weight, obviously you must either take in fewer calories or burn more through some kind of physical activity.
There are also other factors that are of consideration when it comes to losing weight - on this or any other diet - including your age, gender, fitness level, genetic make up, stress level, amount of exercise you get, and the food that you eat.
The low carb diet is not about the number of calories but rather the amount of sugar and carbohydrates you take into your body. The diet essentially places your body into ketoacidosis, which burns more calories quickly but can also have side effects.
Check with your physician to determine if your current health will withstand the stresses of the ketoacidosis. Also under consideration that should be discussed with your doctor are any medications you are taking and your current blood glucose tolerance.
Because cutting carbs can cause you to lose water, it is important to drink plenty of water - at least 8 - 10 8oz. glasses per day, and limit your caffeine intake while on this diet. Water should be your primary drink of choice - not soda, coffee, or tea. You also need to take an additional vitamin and fiber supplement to make up for any nutritional deficits you may experience.
As with any weight loss plan, including some sort of physical activity each day in addition to the above, will increase its effectiveness. And core to the low carb diet plan is to monitor your sugar and carbohydrates.
Low Carb Diet Meals
A common misconception about low carbohydrate dieting is that carbs should be eliminated entirely from the diet. However, your body needs carbs and you should aim to eat fewer rather than eliminate them completely.
For instance, in order to perform efficiently, our muscles actually need carbohydrates and therefore a balance of protein and carbs is a better alternative to strict avoidance. And since our bodies convert carbs to glycogen - which is like fuel for our muscles - eating no carbs at all eliminates this 'muscle fuel'.
When following a low carb diet plan, or any other weight loss diets for that matter, feeling cravings for the foods you love but are now limited in your diet, are inevitable early on, and this can wreak havoc on any chances you have of a quick weight loss. Therefore, you need to get those foods out of the house. If they are readily available, the temptation can be much too great.
Each week that you are on the low carb diet plan, you will be creating a menu for the following week. Know what foods you can have and secure the recipes so that you can make a list of what you need which will help you to avoid the temptation of picking up items that you don't need or are not allowed on your diet.
In other words, be organized and plan for any cravings you may have. Though many people claim that after a few days on the diet they no longer have sugar and carb cravings, it doesn't hurt to have 'allowed' low carb snacks and foods on hand just in case.
Benefits Of A Low Carb Diet
A lot of criticism has been cast at this method of weight loss because it is widely thought to promote a diet of low carb meals consisting primarily of meats dripping in fat, unlimited eggs and cheese, and a host of other high-fat foods, while ignoring the health benefits of fruits and vegetables.
While there are many different variations of the low carb diet, I have yet to hear of one that advocates such an unhealthy diet. In fact, every one that I'm aware of highly encourages its participants to include in their diets a wide variety of non-starchy vegetables such as greens, cucumbers, radishes and alfalfa sprouts, as well as low-sugar fruits such as berries, rhubarb and strawberries.
Following are just some of the benefits that people have reported experiencing as a result, they claim, of following a low carb diet. Obviously, not everyone who follows the plan is going to achieve these results, but there have been studies that conclude there are definite positive results to be gained from this diet for most people who follow it correctly.
Lower blood pressure
Lower cholesterol levels
Decreased triglycerides
Gastrointestinal symptoms improved
Increased energy
Less emotional eating
Improved concentration
Better overall mood
Fewer headaches (in people who had them before)
Appearance of skin improved
Less joint and muscle pain (for people who had the pain before)
This list is by no means exhaustive, but these are improvements that I have read and heard about more than others, from people who have tried the diet.
Following a low carb diet plan can not only help you with quick weight loss, but it will also help you to learn better eating habits. Your doctor should be the one who determines how long you stay on the diet before transitioning to a healthy diet that you can maintain over the coming years.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
The Fastest Ways to Lose Weight Can Lead to Trouble
The quickest way to lose weight is to start a short diet with very restricted calories, like the 4 day wonder diet. These fast diets work well if you need to lose some pounds before a special occasion happening very soon. You can also use them to get a longer diet plan started. These are the benefits of these diets. Fast diets work because of the strict calorie restrictions. And it is a great feeling to lose up to 10 pounds in such a short time and see the results right away!
Unfortunately like most of the things looking too good to be true, these fast diets have a lot of downsides, the biggest of them being the weight loss being just temporary. Many people go back to their original eating habits after the diet is over, and end up gaining the weight back quite soon after the dieting period. Most of the weight lost with a fast diet is just water weight and possibly even muscle tissue. Having less muscle tissue means that your body will start using less energy when the metabolic rate slows. This and the fact that the body might turn itself into a starvation mode if the calorie restrictions get too high mean that the diet you started to lose weight quick will actually make it harder to drop any pounds.
You might also become more passive due to the low-calorie diet, since consuming fewer calories than you need on a daily basis can make you weak or sleepy. It might feel hard to get through your daily routines let alone any other activities like going out for a walk or getting together with your friends after work. And this is not all. If you follow an extreme low-calorie diet longer than you were supposed to, you might not get all the vital nutrients, which can lead to problems. Some possible conditions which can be caused by extreme dieting are anemia (lack of iron in your blood), osteoporosis (your bone mass gets thinner and weaker) and your hair, skin and nails can deteriorate. If the minerals and electrolytes get off balance, you might experience problems with your nerve and muscle functions. On the brain level the possible problems are caused by the lower serotonin level, which can cause anorexia or depression.
It is fine to go through a fast diet once or twice, but be cautious. Stick to the diet plan given to you and don't prolong the diet. It can really be harmful to you. And in any case don't forget your multivitamin supplements during the diet. If you are wondering how to lose cellulite and how to lose weight fast and easy in a safer way, you can find plenty of diets that work fast and are safe to follow for longer. Most of these diets mean becoming carbohydrate conscious, which basically means consuming less sugar. It is really the best way to lose weight fast.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
4 Reasons Why Most Slim Fast Low Carb Diets Fail!
Ever Wondered Why Most Slim Fast Low Carb And Other Fad Diets Seem To Fail Miserably?
Many "struggling dieters" have tried many different ways to lose weight – everything from slim fast low carb shakes to "mystical" diet pills to the latest slimming bars and foods to extreme workouts and untold other ways to try and shake off those excess pounds.
Often they have a little success and lose a few pounds, other times they get zero results and are totally discouraged - never wanting to try again, for fear of ‘failure.
Yet even when they have had some ‘success’ in losing weight, it seems that ultimately over a period of time, those pounds that you may have so joyfully lost a few months ago just end up piling back on – know what I mean?
So why is that? Why do we struggle to lose weight, or if we do, why do we struggle to keep it off?
Let’s take a look at some of the reasons – with a view to finding some long term answers.
So, here’s 4 key reasons most slim fast low carb diets and their many variations fail 99% of the time:
1. Most Of The Time We Set Ourselves Up For Failure – we start out with all guns blazing, a fresh new start and full of resolve. We decide to do something like "cut out all sugars and fats" and "hit the gym" 5 days a week – we go hard out right? However "our resolve starts to wane after 5-7 days" - we start craving the foods we love, our body gets tired cos it’s not used to extreme exercise – till finally we give in to our cravings, go and have a huge ‘munch out’ and end up feeling guilty, condemned and thinking ‘what’s the use – I’m back to where I started’ – end result – we give up and feel like we’ve failed, and now we feel worse than if we never tried at all! – Sound familiar?
2. We Hurt Our Psychological Make-Up – having tried to lose weight with slim fast low carb diets or whatever, on many different occasions and failing to get the results we so desperately wanted hurts or ‘psyche’ or our thinking. Now losing weight looks like a massive mountain that we can never climb – why? Because every time we have tried before we have experienced only ‘failure’ or what we perceive as failure – and that plays havoc with the way we think about ourselves. Losing weight now appears to be a virtual impossibility – and our mind makes sure that we stay that way! Sound familiar?
3. Most Slim Fast Low Carb Diets Fail To Embrace Us – most diet plans are really big on telling us what NOT to eat etc, but here’s the thing – most of us already know that! Most ‘struggling dieters’ with a bit of common sense already know what they should or shouldn’t be eating – so when they get told YET AGAIN by some lame ‘eat this, but don’t eat that’ diet – what they should not be eating, then it’s just like eating sand and we tend to ‘switch out’ subconsciously – because it’s just the same old thing in a different package. It fails to embrace our interest and keep our hope alive – so we are on a ‘fighting a losing battle’ right from the start! Sound familiar?
4. Most Slim Fast Low Carb Diets Fail To Address How We Actually ‘Think About Eating’ – lack of knowledge is just a recipe for failure – your mind must be prepared and must understand some critical facts about weight loss because without this we just tend to ‘do what we have always done’ and our body controls our mind, rather than our mind controlling our body. This is absolutely critical to permanent weight loss, yet like I said – most slim fast low carb diets or the like fail to address this key issue – ‘how we think about eating’.
Now please don’t get me wrong – there are many slim fast low carb diets that have had a lot of short term success for a lot of people – but for most ‘struggling dieters’ these diet plans simply do not work, because they fail to address these 4 key reasons.
Ok, enough already!
By now you may be thinking – is there any hope at all?
Is there any diet plan that addresses these four key issues, so that I can actually -
1. Set myself up for ‘victory’ – rather than failure, and keep my resolve!
2. Stop hurting my ‘psyche’ and start feeling like ‘I can really do this’!
3. Finally feel like ‘there is hope’ and get ‘interested’ in losing weight again!
4. Find out the critical facts on ‘how to think about eating’ and prepare my mind!
Yes - as a matter of fact there is!
YES - you can be victorious, YES - you can start feeling like you can really do this, YES - you can know hope and get really interested again – and YES – you can know the critical facts about eating.
It’s called the ‘Every Other Day Diet’ and it is your ‘YES’ answer to all the above!
I’ve got a fantastic FREE Video Course that I would love to send you – these free videos reveal the keys to YOUR VICTORY – and you will learn how to start losing weight – fast, easy and permanently!
Click The Link To Get Your FREE Video Course Today – the ‘Every Other Day Diet’ – The Real Alternative To Slim Fast Low Carb Diets.
Many "struggling dieters" have tried many different ways to lose weight – everything from slim fast low carb shakes to "mystical" diet pills to the latest slimming bars and foods to extreme workouts and untold other ways to try and shake off those excess pounds.
Often they have a little success and lose a few pounds, other times they get zero results and are totally discouraged - never wanting to try again, for fear of ‘failure.
Yet even when they have had some ‘success’ in losing weight, it seems that ultimately over a period of time, those pounds that you may have so joyfully lost a few months ago just end up piling back on – know what I mean?
So why is that? Why do we struggle to lose weight, or if we do, why do we struggle to keep it off?
Let’s take a look at some of the reasons – with a view to finding some long term answers.
So, here’s 4 key reasons most slim fast low carb diets and their many variations fail 99% of the time:
1. Most Of The Time We Set Ourselves Up For Failure – we start out with all guns blazing, a fresh new start and full of resolve. We decide to do something like "cut out all sugars and fats" and "hit the gym" 5 days a week – we go hard out right? However "our resolve starts to wane after 5-7 days" - we start craving the foods we love, our body gets tired cos it’s not used to extreme exercise – till finally we give in to our cravings, go and have a huge ‘munch out’ and end up feeling guilty, condemned and thinking ‘what’s the use – I’m back to where I started’ – end result – we give up and feel like we’ve failed, and now we feel worse than if we never tried at all! – Sound familiar?
2. We Hurt Our Psychological Make-Up – having tried to lose weight with slim fast low carb diets or whatever, on many different occasions and failing to get the results we so desperately wanted hurts or ‘psyche’ or our thinking. Now losing weight looks like a massive mountain that we can never climb – why? Because every time we have tried before we have experienced only ‘failure’ or what we perceive as failure – and that plays havoc with the way we think about ourselves. Losing weight now appears to be a virtual impossibility – and our mind makes sure that we stay that way! Sound familiar?
3. Most Slim Fast Low Carb Diets Fail To Embrace Us – most diet plans are really big on telling us what NOT to eat etc, but here’s the thing – most of us already know that! Most ‘struggling dieters’ with a bit of common sense already know what they should or shouldn’t be eating – so when they get told YET AGAIN by some lame ‘eat this, but don’t eat that’ diet – what they should not be eating, then it’s just like eating sand and we tend to ‘switch out’ subconsciously – because it’s just the same old thing in a different package. It fails to embrace our interest and keep our hope alive – so we are on a ‘fighting a losing battle’ right from the start! Sound familiar?
4. Most Slim Fast Low Carb Diets Fail To Address How We Actually ‘Think About Eating’ – lack of knowledge is just a recipe for failure – your mind must be prepared and must understand some critical facts about weight loss because without this we just tend to ‘do what we have always done’ and our body controls our mind, rather than our mind controlling our body. This is absolutely critical to permanent weight loss, yet like I said – most slim fast low carb diets or the like fail to address this key issue – ‘how we think about eating’.
Now please don’t get me wrong – there are many slim fast low carb diets that have had a lot of short term success for a lot of people – but for most ‘struggling dieters’ these diet plans simply do not work, because they fail to address these 4 key reasons.
Ok, enough already!
By now you may be thinking – is there any hope at all?
Is there any diet plan that addresses these four key issues, so that I can actually -
1. Set myself up for ‘victory’ – rather than failure, and keep my resolve!
2. Stop hurting my ‘psyche’ and start feeling like ‘I can really do this’!
3. Finally feel like ‘there is hope’ and get ‘interested’ in losing weight again!
4. Find out the critical facts on ‘how to think about eating’ and prepare my mind!
Yes - as a matter of fact there is!
YES - you can be victorious, YES - you can start feeling like you can really do this, YES - you can know hope and get really interested again – and YES – you can know the critical facts about eating.
It’s called the ‘Every Other Day Diet’ and it is your ‘YES’ answer to all the above!
I’ve got a fantastic FREE Video Course that I would love to send you – these free videos reveal the keys to YOUR VICTORY – and you will learn how to start losing weight – fast, easy and permanently!
Click The Link To Get Your FREE Video Course Today – the ‘Every Other Day Diet’ – The Real Alternative To Slim Fast Low Carb Diets.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
How Do High Protein Low Carb Diet Work?
High protein low carb diet is the most effective approach for weight loss. Those who are struggling to lose weight, high protein low carb diet plans will help them to lose weight fast. The diet works by increasing the protein intake, and limiting carbohydrates and fat consumption in the body. Unlike other low carb diet plans that provide inadequate carbohydrates and allow excessive fat intake, high protein low carb diet plan for vegetarians provides moderate or reasonable amount of carbohydrates and healthy fat with high proteins and fibers in the body. For most of the people, low carbohydrate diet is very effective. Most diet plans often suggested us to eat less fat, drink less sugar, etc. Our body always needs enough carbohydrate and protein. When you eat high-carbohydrate foods, your body will convert it into fat and keep it inside your belly as backup. Vegetarian diets primarily rely on plant-based foods for protein. Vegetables usually are low in carb and protein while legumes are considered to be high in protein and carb. High protein foods for vegetarians with low carb include soy burger mix, tofu, and veggie ground soy. While following this high protein low carb diet for vegetarians, one should not restrict all carbohydrates from the diet. This can be extremely unhealthy on a long run.
How Vegetarians High Protein Low Carb Diet Works?
By restricting carbohydrates drastically to a small fraction, the body goes into a different metabolic state called ketosis, in which it burns its own fat for fuel or energy. Normally, the body burns or break down carbohydrates for fuel which is the prime source of energy for the brain, heart and many other organs. When a person is in ketosis, he/she drives energy from ketones, tiny carbon fragments that act as fuel source by the breakdown of fat stores. The person usually feel less hungry and the body goes into a fat burning mode from a carbohydrate burning mode. As a result, the body's fat burning power increases and the fat storage is brought to an abrupt halt which helps in fast weight loss.
Do you ever meet someone who said 'no carbohydrate diet' is working for him? For some people, no carbohydrate (or low carbohydrate) diet is very effective. They usually eat less carbohydrate, something that a bit unusual actually. Most diet plans often suggested us to eat less fat, drink less sugar, etc. But for some people, eat less carbohydrate would be effective for their health. Probably it is good to lose weight but it is poor for your health.
Our body always needs enough carbohydrate and protein. When you eat high-carbohydrate foods, your body will convert it into fat and keep it inside your belly as backup. So whether we love to eat bread or not, in the end we still need carbohydrate every day. So maybe you'll see the outer effect after you practice no carbohydrate diet, but in fact your body won't be healthy at all.
There are many more effective ways than no (or low) carbohydrate diet. Talking about eating habit, what you need to do is to keep your proportion meal as standard as you can (don't eat less but don't eat more, just standard). Maybe you can eat less fat and stay away from high calories foods. However, carbohydrate is still important, as important as protein. In fact, what you need to avoid is: soda, sugar, chocolate, junk foods, and all kinds of high fat foods.
High Protein Low Carb Diet Foods for Vegetarians
Vegetarian diets primarily rely on plant-based foods for protein. Though most of the plant based foods are packed with loads of carbohydrates, it becomes difficult to follow the normal protein rich diets while also tracking on the amount of carbohydrates intake. Foods made especially for people on vegetarian diets generally include a mixture of vegetables and legumes. Vegetables usually are low in carb and protein while legumes are considered to be high in protein and carb. Therefore, high protein foods for vegetarians with low carb include tofu, soy burger mix, and veggie ground soy. High protein low carb fruits and vegetables that can also be considered, include leafy green vegetables, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, eggplant, zucchini, green beans, asparagus, celery, cucumber, mushrooms, etc. Peanuts, cashews, walnuts and even coconuts are some great options to add flavor and protein into an otherwise bland meal. While following this high protein low carb diet for vegetarians, one should not restrict all carbohydrates from the diet as this can prove to be extremely unhealthy on a long run. To round out nutritional needs and deficiency, one can start taking high quality vitamin and mineral supplements with the diet. Make sure that along with this high protein low carb diet for vegetarians, one should also follow an exercise program to have benefits of both and be healthy.
How High Protein Low Carb Diet Plan Works?
Carbohydrates, particularly the "bad carbs" such as white potatoes, rice, pasta and bread, cause a quick rise in blood sugar. High blood sugar levels result in increased insulin levels, and increased insulin levels lead to weight gain because of increased hunger.By limiting carbohydrates drastically to a small fraction, the body enters a different metabolic state called ketosis, in which it burns its own fat for fuel. The person tends to feel less hungry and the body enters into a fat burning mode from carbohydrate burning mode. As a result the body's fat burning ability increases and the fat storage is brought to an abrupt halt which aids in fast weight lose.
High Protein Low Carb Diet Plan
Fish, cheeses, fresh or frozen green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and lettuce, fruits, etc., are some of the best low carb foods to eat during a high protein low carb diet. White rice, pastas, jellies, sweets and all types of crackers should be completely avoided. The diet menu should be high in protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins, therefore lean, skinless meat and nuts, which are some of the best foods for low carb can be incorporated into your high protein diet. Read more on low carb food list.
Sample Diet Plan
Breakfast: ½ cup high fiber-low carb cereal, ⅓ cup milk, 1/8 medium melon, such as cantaloupe and 1 oz almonds.
Lunch: Healthy salad comprising 6.5 oz or 4 cups salad greens tossed well with half a sliced avocado, two tbsp sunflower seeds, 3.5 oz protein (egg, beef, chicken, fish, or tofu) and two tbsp sugar-free Italian dressing.
Snack: 1 oz sliced ham and 1 oz sliced Swiss cheese, with sugar-free mustard rolled around a medium dill pickle.
Dinner: Basil chicken with vegetables.
Desserts: ½ cup ricotta cheese with desired flavorings, like Sugar-Free Flavored Syrups, coffee and sweetener, unsweetened cocoa and sweetener (check carbs), or berries.
A low carb diet tends to produce faster weight loss than more orthodox diets
Losing weight typically involves replacing bad dietary and exercise habits - like eating too many calories and insufficient nutrition - with healthier ones. In this sense, a low carb plan, based on (eg) the Low Glycemic Index Food Pyramid, may suit you very well, and research suggests that such low carb plans are good for blood-glucose control. But remember, an effective weight loss plan needs to be manageable in the long term. Diets that are only manageable in the short-term are rarely effective in helping us to develop long term healthy eating habits to help us lose weight for good.
A low carb diet tends to produce faster weight loss than more orthodox diets, at least for a few months. But most weight loss studies show that this weight reduction advantage is largely dissipated over the course of 12 months. Furthermore, when normal carb-eating resumes, some weight can be regained automatically. Some weight loss studies show that dieters find low carb diets to be easier than lower-fat diet plans. Other weight loss studies show the reverse. Probably low carb diets are easier for the first few months, but then the reduced choice of food begins to make diet-compliance more difficult.
Limiting your desire to take in carbohydrates is achieved by consuming a lot of fat, a lot of protein, but hardly any sugar. In any other diet the key part is lowering the amount of fat that you eat, which is often the source of a lot of confusion regarding the low carb diet.
On the surface it sounds very simple. Almost too good to be true. The trouble is that there isn't a definite answer as to whether the low carb diet has any serious health effects or not.
One potential problem is that a source of many vitamins and minerals is contained in carbohydrates, so the body could miss out on these if you don't eat enough carbs. Another potential problem is that vegetarians and vegans would find it very hard to keep to the diet, as fish and meat are the main sources of food, and provide much of the protein.
It is very likely that there are some health problems related to the diet, as it involves completely turning round what you are used to. However, there is no solid evidence yet to prove anything either way, and regardless of many people's bad views on the diet, its popularity continues to increase, and probably will continue to do so until some real evidence arises.
Easy way to lose weight
You probably didn't know it, but one of the best times to lose weight is while you sleep. That's because the human body is designed by nature to repair itself during the hours we are sleeping.
Our bodies use sleep to repair and strengthen our muscles, joints and other parts that get tired and damaged through use and exertion during waking hours.
This restorative process uses energy to rebuild lean muscle mass and to help rebuild other kinds of body tissue. That is worth repeating -- this rebuilding process uses energy -- and if the rebuilding process is running smoothly and efficiently, that energy comes from places in our body where energy is stored -- from fat.
In other words, the body rebuilds tissue, organs, bone, and lean muscle by burning fat.
Several things about this process are worth noting. They have an important bearing on how efficiently it works.
Lose Weight The Natural Way While You Sleep
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Best Way to Lose Weight Fast
Today, more and more Americans are fighting against obesity and the problem seems to have skyrocketed within the last 15 years: in 1999 more or less every other person thought they needed to lose weight and the average number of weight loss attempts was four. In 2005 the numbers have risen significantly: two out of three people had tried to lose weight at some point of their lives, and the average number of diet attempts was seven! At the same time the number of adults who are overweight (Body Mass Index, BMI of 25 or more), obese (BMI 30 or more) and severely obese (BMI 40 or more) has continued to increase.
Surprisingly, even paradoxically the knowledge about health issues has also increased and people try to follow the official guidelines about eating and exercising the best they can. Can the growing obesity problem be only caused by the people who fail to follow the guidelines? Come on, let’s be serious for a while: I am sure you know someone who keeps an eye on their calorie intake, avoids fat, exercises several times a week and tries to find the ultimate solution for staying fit by reading fitness forums, ab belt reviews and whatnot. Yet they are STILL gaining weight, no matter what they do. Perhaps you are one of them too? This equation does not make sense, and here is the reason: the best way to lose weight fast is not counting calories and trying to eat as little fat as possible. The reason people gain weight lies in what our generation has seen as something safe and healthy: refined carbohydrates. High amounts of white flour, sugar and starches are making us fat and sick.
The best way to lose weight fast is to modify your daily eating habits. The low carb lifestyle is the leading fat burning diet. The idea is reduce the amount of refined carbohydrates and sugar in your food regime. This way you will be able to control your blood sugar level and stop your insulin levels jumping up and down. Since the low carbohydrate lifestyle is such a broad topic and there is a wide selection of books, we have included four book recommendations on this article for your convenience. You do not necessarily have to get all these books at once, you can start with the one which interests you the most: scientific background, health benefits, different diet plans or best recipes available.
The science behind the best way to lose weight fast
Gary Taubes is a science writer, who has won several awards for his excellent work. In his book Good Calories, Bad Calories (titled The Diet Delusion in the UK and Australia) he takes a close look at the research done on nutrition and obesity. He continues to point out how the research has failed to show that the low fat – low calorie diet would actually make us leaner or healthier. He also talks about exercise and why it might not actually help us lose weight after all (but that there are several other health benefits in exercising). Taubes’ idea is that the best way to approach the obesity problem is to look at how the body fat is accumulated. Since insulin is the hormone regulating fat accumulation, the obvious answer to the question "what is the best way to lose weight fast" is "controlling your body’s insulin level".
Good Calories, Bad Calories is well-written and interesting and contains many shocking revelations about the diet and health research. It takes a look at the history of the research all the way from the 1800s and explains the results thoroughly, which can make the book a bit heavy from time to time. However, Taubes has made a good job in explaining the complicated topics in a way which is understandable to everyone.
The health benefits of a low carbohydrate diet
Low carbohydrate diets have been associated with several health benefits. Most of the books talking about the low carb diets take the weight losing point of view, but a book called Life Without Bread: How a Low-Carbohydrate Diet Can Save Your Life concentrates on low carbohydrate nutrition’s health effects. Life Without Bread is based on the experiences of Dr. Lutz, who has treated thousands of patients with low carb diets. The authors explain the basics and show how low-carbohydrate diets can be used to reverse or even cure conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and gastrointestinal disorders. Since weight is a significant factor in our well-being and low carbohydrate diets have been found to be the best fast way to lose weight permanently, the book has a chapter on weight loss as well. The authors have included a low carb plan of their own. They don’t give any specific guidelines, only that the amount of carbohydrates you consume should be below 72 grams a day, which is enough to give you the full benefits. Life Without Bread is easy to read and it might even save your life!
Different low carbohydrate diet plans
Low carbohydrate dieting can feel confusing in the beginning and since we are all unique and different, you need to learn to know yourself and experiment a little find the best diet plan for you. Most health advisors suggest reading a book or two about the different low carb approaches. Dana Carpenter’s book How I Gave Up My Low-Fat Diet and Lost 40 Pounds has them all! It is a fun and non-technical book which gives you the pros and cons of several low-carb plans to help you choose the variation which suits you the best. Carpenter’s writing style is witty and smart, and she gives good examples from her own life. This book has all the information you need about how to lose weight fast and easy. Definitely worth your money and time!
The best low carbohydrate cookbook
Since we are so used to eating refined carbohydrates on every meal, it may take a while to get used to the carbohydrate conscious lifestyle. A good cookbook makes the change easier. Having a wide variety of delicious recipes to try will prevent you from getting bored with the diet. You will also learn the basics of the carbohydrate conscious lifestyle just by following the instructions. Give it a try! You will love it!
One of the best low carb cookbooks there is is the George Stella's Livin' Low Carb: Family Recipes Stella Style. Stella is a professional chef and a real food lover, and his whole family has had weight problems. Once they all went on a low carbohydrate diet, they started to lose weight and have kept on going ever since. That is how Stella’s cookbooks got started. This book is a great asset for someone who is just starting the low carb life and has also a lot to offer to the people who are already familiar with the basics and looking for new ideas and more recipes. Stella’s recipes are easy to follow and the whole family will love the foods! The book covers all the meals. There are two things to keep in mind: Stella uses a lot of Splenda and soy flour on his recipes. The research is not clear on either of these foods so it might be a good idea to replace Splenda with Stevia, which is a natural sweetener, and only use soy flour in moderation. Otherwise Livin' Low Carb: Family Recipes Stella Style is highly recommended.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
How to Lose Weight Fast with Ice Cream: Lose 10 Pounds in 3 days or Lose 20 Pounds in 10 Days
Lose weight, detox, get on track with this plan in three days!
Weight loss is most successful if it is done little by little without denying oneself too much. That said, there are those dates and events when one just needs to lose a lot of weight fast. That is not the time to learn about the Atkins, South Beach, or Zone diet. It is the time when there is no time. Here is a plan where you can eat ice cream on diet and still lose 10 pounds in 3 day, that is over 4 kilos /kg, and almost 5kilos/ kg in 3days. The same plan also allows you to lose 20 pounds in 10 days. There are many stories as to the source of this diet, some claim it was invented by the Cleveland Hospital, some say it belongs to the American Heart Association. I have read people claiming they were given this diet to meet the weight limit to join the marines. None of this really matters, what you should know is that there is a plethora of obese, overweight people who have recorded that they lost weight, a few pounds or all their baby weight on this diet. This 3 day diet also works as a healthy detox.
When to do the 3 day diet
A few things to remember, this is a diet that requires you to be strongly motivated, so unless you are super determined because you want to fit in your dress in a few days, or you just need a lower number on the scale, it will be hard. So try this diet when there is an event that will push you to stay on it. And just repeat to yourself: It is only three days. There, one, two, three…
Curb your cravings
The other use of this diet is that it will jumpstart your long term diet plan. The best thing I have found about this diet is that it will certainly curb your cravings. After those three days or week, you will see that for a while you will not get those carb or sugar cravings. That really helps start a long term diet, think of it as a three day to one week boot camp.
Get started
This is definitely a healthy diet, you can check the nutritional amount of the foods yourself and calories as well. It will not work in the same way if you are already losing weight. This is really for starters, it is true that everyone loses faster in the beginning, but they just need the right plan.
I have tried this diet three times, and for sure this is the best way to lose 10 pounds in 3 days or 20 pounds in 10 days. The last time I did it, I cheated quiet a bit but I stayed within the structure, I ate smoked salmon instead of the tuna, I doubled the portions at times, my spoon of peanut butter might have been, well let’s say you could not see the bottom of the spoon either, and I still lost 6 pounds in three days. Surely, that is partially water, but as long as it does not come back, fat and water are all contained in my body weight. If you are willing to do it for a whole week, I recommend that you begin on a Wednesday, you will see why:
GO! DAY 1
The Plan
1st Day:
Breakfast:
1 grapefruit
2 slices of low 2 tablespoons of sugar free peanut butter
Lunch:
½ cup of tuna OR ½ cup of low fat feta or cottage cheese OR ½ cup of sardines. No added oil.
2 slice of low calorie, low carb bread (each slice around 45 calories)
Dinner:
5 ounces of lean protein, you can use spices but no oil
1 cup of green vegetables (string beans, spinach, zucchine) steamed, grilled, raw or sautéed
1 cup of beets or carrots or celery
1 small apple or pear (eat with the skin)
1 cup of sugar free vanilla ice cream (Do not worry about the calorie or the fat, just make sure it is sugar free)
DAY 2! One left to go
2nd Day
Breakfast:
1 egg cooked without oil
2 slices of low calorie, low carb bread (each slice around 45 calories)
Half a medium sized banana
Lunch:
1 cup of tuna OR 1 cup of low fat feta or cottage cheese OR 1 cup of sardines. No added oil.
2 slices of low calorie, low carb bread (each slice around 45 calories)
Dinner:
5 ounces of lean protein, you can use spices but no oil
2 cup of green vegetables (string beans, spinach, zucchine) steamed, grilled, raw or sautéed
1 cup of beets or carrots or celery
½ of a banana
1 cup of sugar free vanilla ice cream
DAY 3! Almost there
3rd Day
Breakfast:
4 Saltine Crackers
1 slice of low fat cheddar, swiss, asiago, romano, aged gouda cheese
1 grapefruit
Lunch:
1 egg cooked without oil
2 slices of low calorie, low carb bread (each slice around 45 calories)
Dinner:
1 cup of tuna OR 1 cup of low fat feta or cottage cheese OR 1 cup of sardines. No added oil.
1 cup of beets or carrots or celery
1 cup of cauliflower or green vegetbables
1 apple
½ sugar free vanilla ice cream
Rules
Do not use any ketchup or other condiments. Do not use too much or too little salt. You can use as much spices as you like. Using mint will curb your apetite. Do not drink diet soda. You can drink sugar free mix drinks such as Crystal Light punch, but if you drink one glass of Crystal Light, make sure to drink a glass of water. Your body processed water differently. This diet is a lot about flushing your system, it is a healthy detox. So, keep the bad stuff out as much as possible even if it has no calories.
It is very important that you do not stay on this diet for more than ten days. If you will do it for ten days, you need to take 4 days of after the first three days, and eat normally, target less than 2000 calories on those days and do not eat sugar and white flour. Then you can do this for another three days.
Take a vitamin before you go to bed each night, taking your vitamin in the morning may increase your appetite.
Sweet success
You can drink as much tea as you like, watch the coffee, do not use any creamer or milk, coffee can affect your blood sugar negatively which as a result make you feel tired and less eager to carry on with the diet. Drinking green tea will in fact help your weight loss. Make sure to drink at least 10 cups of water. The warmer the water, the more it will help your goal.
Sleep well on these days, and do light exercise like going for a long walk or bike or swim. Do not do cardio or aerobic exercises, do not overexert your self but do not sit on the bed and watch TV.
It is very important that you stay hydrated and that you preserve enough intake of salt, but not much as it will bloat you, during this diet. If you do drink enough water and sleep enough, and you get dizzy, headaches, cold sweats, palpitation or an unwell feeling, just stop and eat. You should not feel this way, but every metabolism is different and no short term goal is worth making yourself sick. If you want to survive this diet as a means to jump start a long term diet and feel unwell, then increase the portions (not the content) and add a couple of 100 calorie no sugar, and low carb and low fat snacks throughout the day, an ounce of cheese or almonds with a fruit is a great snack. You will not lose as much weight but will still stay on track and finish the three days which is more important when your goal is to jumpstart a long term plan.
You need to be careful with one thing, our bodies adapt easily. We have been coded to survive long periods of hunger. When the body feels threatened it will switch to starvation mode, this is very detrimental to not only your health but also weight loss. Do not stay on this diet for more than three days at a time and do not eat less than what is listed unless you are very petite and your calorie intake is much lower than average.
Weight loss is most successful if it is done little by little without denying oneself too much. That said, there are those dates and events when one just needs to lose a lot of weight fast. That is not the time to learn about the Atkins, South Beach, or Zone diet. It is the time when there is no time. Here is a plan where you can eat ice cream on diet and still lose 10 pounds in 3 day, that is over 4 kilos /kg, and almost 5kilos/ kg in 3days. The same plan also allows you to lose 20 pounds in 10 days. There are many stories as to the source of this diet, some claim it was invented by the Cleveland Hospital, some say it belongs to the American Heart Association. I have read people claiming they were given this diet to meet the weight limit to join the marines. None of this really matters, what you should know is that there is a plethora of obese, overweight people who have recorded that they lost weight, a few pounds or all their baby weight on this diet. This 3 day diet also works as a healthy detox.
When to do the 3 day diet
A few things to remember, this is a diet that requires you to be strongly motivated, so unless you are super determined because you want to fit in your dress in a few days, or you just need a lower number on the scale, it will be hard. So try this diet when there is an event that will push you to stay on it. And just repeat to yourself: It is only three days. There, one, two, three…
Curb your cravings
The other use of this diet is that it will jumpstart your long term diet plan. The best thing I have found about this diet is that it will certainly curb your cravings. After those three days or week, you will see that for a while you will not get those carb or sugar cravings. That really helps start a long term diet, think of it as a three day to one week boot camp.
Get started
This is definitely a healthy diet, you can check the nutritional amount of the foods yourself and calories as well. It will not work in the same way if you are already losing weight. This is really for starters, it is true that everyone loses faster in the beginning, but they just need the right plan.
I have tried this diet three times, and for sure this is the best way to lose 10 pounds in 3 days or 20 pounds in 10 days. The last time I did it, I cheated quiet a bit but I stayed within the structure, I ate smoked salmon instead of the tuna, I doubled the portions at times, my spoon of peanut butter might have been, well let’s say you could not see the bottom of the spoon either, and I still lost 6 pounds in three days. Surely, that is partially water, but as long as it does not come back, fat and water are all contained in my body weight. If you are willing to do it for a whole week, I recommend that you begin on a Wednesday, you will see why:
GO! DAY 1
The Plan
1st Day:
Breakfast:
1 grapefruit
2 slices of low 2 tablespoons of sugar free peanut butter
Lunch:
½ cup of tuna OR ½ cup of low fat feta or cottage cheese OR ½ cup of sardines. No added oil.
2 slice of low calorie, low carb bread (each slice around 45 calories)
Dinner:
5 ounces of lean protein, you can use spices but no oil
1 cup of green vegetables (string beans, spinach, zucchine) steamed, grilled, raw or sautéed
1 cup of beets or carrots or celery
1 small apple or pear (eat with the skin)
1 cup of sugar free vanilla ice cream (Do not worry about the calorie or the fat, just make sure it is sugar free)
DAY 2! One left to go
2nd Day
Breakfast:
1 egg cooked without oil
2 slices of low calorie, low carb bread (each slice around 45 calories)
Half a medium sized banana
Lunch:
1 cup of tuna OR 1 cup of low fat feta or cottage cheese OR 1 cup of sardines. No added oil.
2 slices of low calorie, low carb bread (each slice around 45 calories)
Dinner:
5 ounces of lean protein, you can use spices but no oil
2 cup of green vegetables (string beans, spinach, zucchine) steamed, grilled, raw or sautéed
1 cup of beets or carrots or celery
½ of a banana
1 cup of sugar free vanilla ice cream
DAY 3! Almost there
3rd Day
Breakfast:
4 Saltine Crackers
1 slice of low fat cheddar, swiss, asiago, romano, aged gouda cheese
1 grapefruit
Lunch:
1 egg cooked without oil
2 slices of low calorie, low carb bread (each slice around 45 calories)
Dinner:
1 cup of tuna OR 1 cup of low fat feta or cottage cheese OR 1 cup of sardines. No added oil.
1 cup of beets or carrots or celery
1 cup of cauliflower or green vegetbables
1 apple
½ sugar free vanilla ice cream
Rules
Do not use any ketchup or other condiments. Do not use too much or too little salt. You can use as much spices as you like. Using mint will curb your apetite. Do not drink diet soda. You can drink sugar free mix drinks such as Crystal Light punch, but if you drink one glass of Crystal Light, make sure to drink a glass of water. Your body processed water differently. This diet is a lot about flushing your system, it is a healthy detox. So, keep the bad stuff out as much as possible even if it has no calories.
It is very important that you do not stay on this diet for more than ten days. If you will do it for ten days, you need to take 4 days of after the first three days, and eat normally, target less than 2000 calories on those days and do not eat sugar and white flour. Then you can do this for another three days.
Take a vitamin before you go to bed each night, taking your vitamin in the morning may increase your appetite.
Sweet success
You can drink as much tea as you like, watch the coffee, do not use any creamer or milk, coffee can affect your blood sugar negatively which as a result make you feel tired and less eager to carry on with the diet. Drinking green tea will in fact help your weight loss. Make sure to drink at least 10 cups of water. The warmer the water, the more it will help your goal.
Sleep well on these days, and do light exercise like going for a long walk or bike or swim. Do not do cardio or aerobic exercises, do not overexert your self but do not sit on the bed and watch TV.
It is very important that you stay hydrated and that you preserve enough intake of salt, but not much as it will bloat you, during this diet. If you do drink enough water and sleep enough, and you get dizzy, headaches, cold sweats, palpitation or an unwell feeling, just stop and eat. You should not feel this way, but every metabolism is different and no short term goal is worth making yourself sick. If you want to survive this diet as a means to jump start a long term diet and feel unwell, then increase the portions (not the content) and add a couple of 100 calorie no sugar, and low carb and low fat snacks throughout the day, an ounce of cheese or almonds with a fruit is a great snack. You will not lose as much weight but will still stay on track and finish the three days which is more important when your goal is to jumpstart a long term plan.
You need to be careful with one thing, our bodies adapt easily. We have been coded to survive long periods of hunger. When the body feels threatened it will switch to starvation mode, this is very detrimental to not only your health but also weight loss. Do not stay on this diet for more than three days at a time and do not eat less than what is listed unless you are very petite and your calorie intake is much lower than average.
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