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Why Alternate Day Dieting is Disastrous

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:28 +0000

Try eating over 2000 calories one day, and then depriving yourself to 1000 calories the next day. This is another form of yo-yo dieting. Some are saying that alternate day dieting will help to keep you satisfied, but ultimately result in a calorie deficit and weight loss. After all, Dr. Oz uses this technique for himself, so it must be effective, right ? Don’t Mess with Metabolism The big problem here is that you are playing with the metabolism . You would put your body in starvation mode one day, and then at a more normal calorie diet the next day. This could set you up for overeating and defeat the purpose of the diet plan. Plus, studies have shown that long term yo-yo dieting over the years can slow the metabolism . The creators of this diet thought that by never staying consistently low with the calories, one would be able to avoid the “starvation mode” metabolic slow-down. You would be able to eat low calorie one day, and then the next day, rev the metabolism. This is a great idea, but the metabolism is not that sensitive. It takes years of following a specific calorie level to change the metabolism. Instead, Find Your Perfect Calorie Level If your goal is weight loss, finding the perfect calorie level is the key. It is tricky, but if you create a calorie deficit that is not too low, you can trick the brain into thinking you are not dieting. You will not get as hungry, will still stay satisfied, and keep the metabolism revved. This type of calorie level usually results in .5 to 2 pounds of weight loss per week. The One Positive Following the alternate day diet can actually keep you satisfied with your food intake. Knowing that you can have a normal calorie level some days and only have to deprive yourself a few days is a relief for many. However, the positive does not outweigh the negatives. Have you ever tried this high calorie, low calorie diet?

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Naturally Thin

admin — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 14:02:32 +0000

“Naturally thin” or “naturally slender” has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years — but, what can we learn from these so-called naturally thin types? Well, Bethenny Frankel has written her own book, ” Naturally Thin: Unleash Your SkinnyGirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting ,” as a guideline on what they eat. Basically this book is Bethenny’s advice, insights, and tips on banishing fat-thinking. It’s really an amalgamation of what she has learned from her own struggles with weight. 0 Comments | Continue reading…

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Brittle Bones: Is Extreme Dieting to Blame?

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:00:26 +0000

It’s been a couple of years now since I felt the need to vent about the stupidity of Gwyneth Paltrow’s fad diets. Well, it looks like her dieting practices may have caught up to her as she was recently been diagnosed with oseopenia – a precursor to osteoporosis — at the age of 37. Continue reading…

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Words of Wisdom Needed on SBD [Forum]

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:27:08 +0000

I started the south beach diet (SBD) a month ago. I fell off the dieting wagon and now I am back on. I restarted phase 1 but have not lost any weight. I have a wedding to attend July 31 in Vegas, it is coctail attire. I am so afraid I will not lose any weight. Does anyone have any words of wisdom?

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[Forum] Anyone Want to Try The Zone Diet With Me?

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:00:34 +0000

Hi, I’m a 50 year old 210 lb female who needs a support group. I’ve been reading a lot of the different posts on here and I’m liking what SueK24 had to say on the other blog “55 Years of Dieting” on her weight loss on The Zone. Hoping she’ll show up and give me some advise. I’m new to this online thing and just really need a support group and thoughts and advice from those who have succeeded and the support of more people like me who want to try again for the umpteenth time and hopefully succeed. I’ve done it before but being older now I find it very difficult. Anyone interested in doing it the healthy way…I’ll have to check out this Zone diet and see what it has to say but I’ve read them all..it’s just sticking to it…how about it…any takers???? Hope I can find this Blog again..best try to save it to my favorites or something. KitKat59

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No White Foods Diet

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:54:04 +0000

Everyone is looking for a simple diet plan to follow, but let’s face it, no matter what plan you choose it’s not easy to slim down and live healthier. The “No White Foods Diet”, which has been getting some good press lately from celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, might just be on the easier side of the dieting spectrum, at least when it comes to food choice. Continue reading…

Your Tummy Fat Could Be Killing You!

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:22:13 +0000

Tummy fat. Some of us have it, others don’t. Is there anything special about a big belly compared to a large bottom? Well, surprisingly, not all body fat is created equal! According to a study carried out by researchers from MacMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario it seems that gauging your heart attack risk depends on where your fat is, rather that how much fat you have. These types of findings are not unique to MacMasters. Dr David Heber, Ph.D., from UCLA’s Centre for Human Nutrition reports that distribution of body fat is a more important predictor of heart attack risk than the traditional measurement of Body Mass Index (BMI), which is a measurement based on the ratio between your height and weight. It appears that a more accurate predictor of the impact body fat has on your health, is your overall body shape. You may be more like an apple or a pear, or evenly shaped top and bottom. You may have large thighs, fat hips and a huge bum and have a lower heart attack risk than someone with skinny legs and a big belly. A more accurate and telling predictor of heart attack risk, is the waist-to-hip ratio. What is your waist-to-hip ratio? Divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement. For example, if your hips measurement is 40 inches and your waist is 34 inches your hip-to-waist ratio is 0.85. If you are a man, that’s great, if you are a woman, that’s OK (but you are right on the limit of healthy). – A man’s ratio should not be over 0.90 – A woman’s ratio should not be over 0.85 Don’t fight nature If you were born an apple you will stay an apple and if you were born a pear you will continue to be appear. Accepting your natural body shape is the first step in losing weight. In a study led by Glasgow, Scotland, psychologist Dorothy Hefferman, Ph.D., researchers concluded that women whose actual body shape differs from their desired one may find losing weight frustrating and have more trouble sticking to a weight-loss program as a result. If this sounds like you, accept your overall shape as nature intended, but pay attention to reducing fat around your middle and tummy areas. Circumference is much more important to your health than how you look in relation to your bust and bottom.

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More About Acai Drink

admin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:33:25 +0000

by Dana Hawkes Acai drink today has become the most required after health drink. It is packed with vital nutrients like vitamins, antioxidants and minerals it is very popular not only among the health care professionals but nutrition experts too. Nearly all health food stores and supermarkets stack their shelves with acai drinks. The antioxidant content of an acai drink is 33 times more than in a glass of red wine. It not only has the property of getting rid of free radicals from the body but also has anti-ageing properties. An acai berry drink a day is helpful in reducing chances of strokes, reducing risks of heart attacks and improved functioning of the digestive system. It also helps to detoxify the body and increase energy levels while strengthening the digestive system. It is also known to reduce arthritis pain, reduce the occurrences of seizures, help in weight loss and reduce depression. In addition to these features, the acai drink is also useful in increasing the concentration and memory. It not only keeps a check on osteoporosis, but also decreases the risk of cataracts. The other uses of the acai drink include comfort of diabetes and anti cancerous properties. To be able to gain maximally from the health benefits of this wonder fruit it is essential that acai drink should be taken at least once in a week. No other fruit would provide as many nutrients as a glass of acai drink. We now know that the benefits of an acai drink are large and hence it has been ranked as the number one fruit drink amongst all. Within a short span of time the acai drink has obtained so much popularity that it is difficult to maintain the demand supply relationship. The demand overdoing the supply has made it an expensive item, yet people are aware of its value. Doctors are prescribing this drink to their patients over-viewing the health benefits obtained from the super fruit. About the Author: Dana Hawkes lost over 45 pounds by following the Acai Berry Diet , and you can do it, too! Visit her site now for more information about Acai Berry supplements, the Acai Berry Diet , and even get a free trial!

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Some Good Facts About The Acai Berry

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:55:41 +0000

by Dana Hawkes Have you heard about Acai food supplement? If the answer is no, it is the correct time to about the fruit as it is in the news now a day and a hot topic among the health lovers. Acai berry fruit is considered to be the newfound super food and is found to be rich in natural nutrients necessary for a good health. Before we go into the details of the fruit, it is better to know the area where it is grown. Acai berry fruit grows to a huge extent in the rain forest region of Amazon region of Brazil, Peru and other parts of South Central America. The fruit is harvested twice in a year and they grow on the fast growing palm trees, and the acai fruit is found to have a very short life after being harvested. The small purplish grape like fruit is very much in news due to the high health benefits of the fruit. Upon research, it is found that the fruit has a high extent of Omega fats and other nutrients required by the body. It is also seen that if the fruit is taken regularly the energy level of the body increases. Not only this, the omega fats and other nutrients help in strengthening the immune system of the body. The daily intake of the acai fruit boost up the body’s metabolism, which supports in the digestion of food, and the fiber content available in the fruit, reduces your appetite. Both these support in the weight loss and this property has brought the acai berry fruit into the lime light as many people who require to reduce the weight is soaring in this fast moving world. You can get the acai berry fruit in the form of capsules, concentrated juice form, dried powder form, or in the whole fruit form. The latest usage of the fruit is in beauty products, and more information can be seen about this from About the Author: Dana Hawkes lost over 45 pounds by following the Acai Berry Diet , and you can do it, too! Visit her site now for more information about Acai Berry supplements, the Acai Berry Diet , and even get a free trial!

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Body Cleansing And Weight Loss – Is It For You

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:45:36 +0000

by Ron From People are asking us all the time, Will body cleansing help me lose weight? or is body cleansing safe? Yes, not only is body cleansing safe, it is highly recommended by many health professionals. People all over North America are starting to hear more and more about body cleaning and the “Isagenix Nutritional body cleanse”. Are you thinking about cleansing your body? Do you want to lose unwanted fat and inches? Then you should research what the Isagenix Nutritional cleanse can do for you. When people see the changes in me and notice the weight loss, younger looking and higher energy, I usually let them know about my 28 pound weight loss and my wife’s 22 pound weight loss and 26 inch reduction through body cleansing. Then I send them to a few testimonial web sites where there are literally thousands of success stories. I also let them know that so far in the Isagenix short history, there are over 140 people who have lost over 100 and lost over 200 pounds using the “Isagenix body cleansing system” and Isagenix super food. (Isagenix shakes and bars) There is even one person who has now lost over 300 pounds by cleansing his body. Wow I can’t even believe that myself, but it is true. If you have weight to lose, lets say 5 – 25 pounds then you should do a body cleanse and start releasing so of the toxins in your body. Most people have always wanted to have a beautiful and a healthy body. Face it, we all want to look attractive. You need to take care of your health and have a better diet void of junk food, if you seriously want a newer and more healthier body. Eating a proper diet isn’t easy for many busy people who are always eating on the run and are too busy to make healthier home cooked meals, and then the end result is the start to gain excess weight and many become obese over time. With the Isagenix 3o day nutritional system you are saturating your body with high nutrition with the Isalean shakes and you are also cleaning out the toxins that we take in every day. The end result is a leaner, more energetic body. Many health experts, including doctors nowadays are recommending Isagenix fat loss food and cleansing systems to their patients. These fat loss products help to clean the body and also add nutrition to the body. The Isagenix products works inside the body and a person can see the changes very fast. Most of the people who consume diet pills feel drowsiness but those who eat the Isagenix food retain the mental clarity and the energy of the consumer. A person can loss his extra pounds faster in a healthy and safe way. This products help in cleansing the body from within and so the areas that has gathered fat are treated properly. One of the main products in the 30 day cleanse is the Isalean shakes. It is a phenomenal meal replacement and it will load your body with all the nutrition it needs. Two shakes a day and a sensible meal and cleansing out the toxins once a week and just watch the new and thinner you appear in the mirror. It is that easy. For more info and to order visit the web site below. About the Author: Want to start losing weight now? Buy your Isagenix 30 day cleanse today. Order Isagenix Products or, to educate yourself about cleansing your body and why you should be cleansing your body go to Isagenix Info

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