Blog on weight, How to Lose Fat on the Cheap

When you’re looking for a weight loss program, it’s wise to look for one that will meet your needs and set you up for long-term success. In general, look for programs that focus on steady weight loss — about 1-2 pounds a week. It doesn't sound like much but it's 5 to 10 pounds a month and if you can keep it off, you are going to win the weight loss game.  While you’re choosing a program, ask these questions: Does the staff include qualified counselors and health professionals such as registered dietitians, doctors, and exercise physiologists? How limited are the food choices? Who sets your weight loss goal: you, or someone else? What percentage of people complete the program? This one is very important! You don't want a nationwide number. You want to know what is happening at that location. What is the average weight loss among people who finish the program in one year? What percentage of people have problems or side effects? What are those problems? Is there a maintenance ...

  I write about losing weight, how to lose weight, what foods to eat when you're trying to lose weight and exercise that will help you lose weight. Today I’m writing about food. Some foods help You lose weight and other foods will only add weight. We all know by this time that when you cut calories in your diet, you have to pack all the nutrition you can in everything you eat. You can’t waste calories on food that isn’t giving you something in return. So, in order to give me energy I try to eat all I can of the super-foods. You get more nutrition per serving without getting the extra calories. One of the new ones is Quinoa. What is quinoa? Some consider it a grain and some don’t. Either way, it’s definitely in the grain/rice/cereal family, and that’s a family I enjoy eating. Even better news is that quinoa (pronounced Keen-Wah) is actually a pretty good source of protein when compared to most grains, packing in 8 grams per cup. Even better news is that quinoa is the only grain...

 This is a different topic than I usually write about, but it's happening more frequently today than ever before. I attended a seminar yesterday and I was surprised that hacking a cell phone is the new hack. And it's easier than you think.  We all have WiFi turned on our cell phones all the time. We need it in buildings when we leave the house. Hackers will use your WiFi connection to hack your phone and copy your personal information while you're shopping, in a restaurant, or just walking in a crowded area. You probably won't even know it happened until the money is missing from your bank account. How do we prevent this? Simply turn out your WiFi when you leave the house. If you work in an office, most offices don't use WiFi because they don't want the liability of someone hacking the WiFi. Simply use the connection from your cell phone provider. To protect the content on your phone, never use public charging stations, and never use public WiFi. The same practi...

  When looking for a weight loss program, it’s wise to look for one that will meet your needs and set you up for long-term success. In general, look for programs that focus on steady weight loss — about 1-2 pounds a week. I know that doesn't sound like much, but it can be 5 to 10 pounds a month. It depends on how much fat you have. While you’re choosing a program, ask these questions: Does the staff include qualified counselors and health professionals such as registered dietitians, doctors, and exercise physiologists? How limited are the food choices? Who sets your weight loss goal: you, or someone else? What percentage of people complete the program? What is the average weight loss among people who finish the program in one year? What percentage of people have problems or side effects? What are those problems? Is there a maintenance program to help keep the weight off once you lose it? What is the total cost, including any required foods or supplements? If you plan to lose more t...

  I found this on Shareware.com, a medical website and it’s worth talking about. I always wonder about the thousands of people who give-up on losing weight. Why would you want to give up. Exercising outdoors can improve your mood and put more oxygen in your blood. Once your accustomed to your exercise routine and want to do it every day, it doesn't make much difference. I exercise outdoors weather permitting, which is different for everyone so don’t worry about it just do the workout. I know I said it doesn't make much difference, but it does in some cases. I'll explain. Yes, you get more oxygen from the air outdoors, but if you're a runner, or biker, you don't want to breath in a lot of exhaust fumes or air  pollutant. I feel where I live, I like to be out before the traffic builds. Some just get bored or distracted easily indoors, some people just have other commitments that come up. Some people get sick, and some get discouraged when they don’t loss any ...

  Most Americans still think Obesity is for the seriously overweight, those people that are 400 pounds or more. It’s not true if your body mass is 30% fat, you’re considered to be Obese. Which means even someone who is not overweight can still be obese. I found this post in a newsletter I received the other day. (HealthDay News) — Obesity is nearly three times more deadly for men than it is for women, new research suggests. In a study of nearly 4 million men and women around the globe, the risk of dying before the age of 70 was 19 percent for men and 11 percent for women of normal weight. But that risk jumped to 30 percent and 15 percent, respectively, for obese men and women. That’s an absolute increased risk of 11 percent for men and 4 percent for women, the researchers reported. Why do women have less risk? Women are able to carry more because they can give childbirth. Their system protects them almost all their lives from weight problems. “Obesity is second only to sm...

  You’ve seen the statistics. Americans are more overweight than ever and the trend is expected to continue. The lifespan of our children will likely be shorter than ours for the first time in the history of mankind, due to chronic diseases related to obesity. In this day and age, weight loss doesn’t happen by accident, but weight gain does. Why? Consider the following: The majority of Americans do not get the minimum physical activity needed to maintain good health and a proper weight. The average American consumes approximately 3,000-5,000 steps per day, which means they’re sitting most of the day. Portion sizes are significantly larger than a generation ago. Food is available in endless quantities, anytime of day, and high-calorie foods are often cheaper. The bottom line is our environment encourages sitting and eating 24/7. Sitting while commuting to work, sitting at a desk to make a living, sitting for entertainment (phones, movies, video games, TV), and of course sitting whil...

  Do you know that things you do every day can cause you to look older than you really are. Pills and beauty creams are not the real answer. It’s all about what you eat and drink that ages you. You probably see people on the street that look really good and have all gray hair. You probably think, “Boy they look good for their age.” Those people might be older than you think. I saw a senior on TV being interviewed about his service in the Army during the second World War. He was the oldest survivor of the D-Day invasion. I was listening to the interview and thought “this guy looks awful young to be in a war 70 years ago”. He looks and talks like he’s maybe 75 or 80. He looked good physically, he stood up during the entire interview and talked like a younger man. At the end of the interview the Host congratulated the man on his One Hundredth Birthday last week. That blew my mind. I only hope I can be in that kind of shape when I’m one hundred. I did a little research and found that t...

  When you’re looking for a weight loss program, it’s wise to look for one that will meet your needs and set you up for long-term success. In general, look for programs that focus on steady weight loss — about 1-2 pounds a week. While you’re choosing a program, ask these questions: Does the staff include qualified counselors and health professionals such as registered dietitians, doctors, and exercise physiologists? How limited are the food choices? Who sets your weight loss goal: you, or someone else? What percentage of people complete the program? What is the average weight loss among people who finish the program and at one year? What percentage of people have problems or side effects? What are those problems? Is there a maintenance program to help keep the weight off once you lose it? What is the total cost, including any foods or supplements that are required? If you plan to lose more than 15 to 20 pounds, have any health problems, or take medication on a regular basis, talk t...

Reasons To Eat Real Food A beginning dieter will usually make the mistake of thinking that they can just cut calories and they’ll lose weight. That’s the “starvation method” and it only works if you want to lose a couple of pounds. No one can starve themselves for a long time. and normally you can only lose 1 or 2 pounds a week. So don’t think that dying is the way to lose 20+ pounds. The secret to losing body fat is eating whole foods that help burn fat. The fat on your body is caused by the food your eating, not necessarily the amount. But eating the wrong food can cause food cravings that force you to overeat. Learn to eat the right way and your body will burn off your body fat. Don’t worry about your weight, worry about the inches around your waist. This is a great post that I’m re-blogging from the ‘MyFitnessPal website. The post is about the advantages of Clean Eating. This is only a portion of a larger post that I hope to reblog at a later date. For people who want to have a bet...

We are all guilty of eating too much, that's the big reason half our population is overweight. So how much is too much? Too much is when you eat and drink more calories that your body burns in one day. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, about half your daily calories should come from carbohydrates. So that’s quite a lot. But there’s more to it than how many carbs you need — some sources of carbohydrates are better for you than others. What they mean by “carbs” is vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, dairy, eggs, and whole grains. First, what are carbs? Carbohydrates are mostly found in plants where they provide energy and structure. Sugars, starches, and fibers fall into this category. And although animals need and consume carbohydrates, you won’t find any carbs in meat, fish or poultry. But you will find carbs in milk and dairy products because they contain lactose, which is also a type of sugar. How Many Carbs Do You Need? Your carbohydrate need can be based on y...