Blog on weight, How to Lose Fat on the Cheap

I found this post, this lady makes a lot of sense. We all want to be healthy, but some of us find it hard to change our lifestyle.  A new PBS documentary and Bon Appetit’s January issue espouse a radically moderate approach to eating. Sophie Gilbert Abstinence, we are usually told around this time of year, makes the heart grow stronger. It’s why  Dry January , which started in the green and pleasantly alcoholic land of Britain a few years ago before reaching the U.S., is increasingly being touted as a good and worthy thing to do, and why so many people are currently making plans to remove whole food groups from their diet: carbs, fat, Terry’s Chocolate Oranges. The key to health, books and websites and dietitians and former presidents reveal, is a process of elimination. It’s going without. It’s getting through the darkest, coldest month of the year without so much as a snifter of antioxidant-rich Cabernet. The problem with giving things up, though, is that inevitably it creat...

 It’s Christmas, and we shouldn’t go hog-wild and overeat or consume too much Holiday Cheer, but we shouldn’t avoid parties and other gatherings because we’re trying not to gain weight. The holidays only come once a year so enjoy it, taste those thing you like, just don’t overdo. What helps me keep my weight is at parties and other gatherings I stand as much as possible. Staying on my feet helps me burn more calories. Enjoy the season, be happy, I’ll be back on the down-side.  Follow me on Twitter or X @ray0369 Look for my podcast by searching “How Bad Do You Want to Lose Weight” on the podcast app that you use. You’ll see a piece of my book cover. If you really want to lose your body fat look for my e-books at the websites listed below. You’ll get information on Healthy eating, exercise, and diet. Instead of spending hours on the internet reading dozens of posts, you can save time by picking up one of my e-books.  There are two e-books. “How Bad Do You Want to Lose Weigh...

  The definition of belly fat might sound obvious—it's clearly the fat that sits around your middle, right? Well, not quite. Read this post from the Health.com website. While belly fat (also known as visceral fat) resides around your midsection, it goes deeper than just below the skin. It pads your intestines and other vital organs,  Lawrence J. Cheskin, MD , professor and chair of nutrition and food studies in the College of Health and Human Services at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., told  Health . "The reason it's different than other forms of fat is because it's more metabolically active. It gets into the bloodstream faster than the stuff under your skin," said Dr. Cheskin. "Belly fat has a bad influence on blood cholesterol and blood sugar and all the metabolic diseases." Excessive abdominal fat places you at greater risk for developing obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. Yo...

  Lifestyle has a major impact on energy levels and well-being. Attention and care make a big difference in your life. The main ingredients of a healthy lifestyle are listed below. EXERCISE We have forgotten about the “host”, our body, being one of our greatest defenses against becoming ill. In fact, exercise is one of the most important parts of keeping your body healthy. Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. Here are the major health benefits of a modest exercise program. WEIGHT LOSS LOWER  BLOOD PRESSURE STRONGER BONES  AND A DECREASED RISK OF  OSTEOPOROSIS ELEVATED LEVELS OD GOOD HDL  CHOLESTEROL DECREASED LEVEL OF BAD LDL CHOLESTEROL DECREASED LEVELS OF  TRIGLYCERIDE (FATS) INCREASED STRENGTH AND COORDINATION, WHICH LEADS TO A DECREASE IN THE RISK OF FALLS IMPROVED SENSITIVITY TO  INSULIN ENHANCEMENT OF THE  IMMUNE SYSTEM OVERALL INCREASE IN ONE'S SENCE OF WELL-BEING HEALTHY DIET What about eating habits? A pe...

A post from WebMD Before you read this post I should say that fatigue is a problem for dieters. There is a simple answer to fatigue; You are not getting enough nutrition from the food you are eating. This is something I write about constantly. Yes, you need to cut calories, but by changing what you eat you can still eat the same amount. There are numerous potential causes of fatigue as a major complaint. They range from those that cause poor blood supply to the body's tissues to illnesses that affect  metabolism , from infections and inflammatory diseases to those that cause sleep disturbances. Fatigue is a common side effect of many medications. While numerous patients with psychological conditions often complain of fatigue (physical and mental), there is also a group of patients where the cause of fatigue is never diagnosed. Fatigue is a symptom of an underlying disease and is described in many ways from feeling weak to being constantly tired or lacking energy. Since fatigue is...

Working out burns calories and fat and boosts your metabolism by building muscle. But those trying to lose weight are notorious for overestimating the number of calories they burn and underestimating the amount they take in. Unfortunately, your system is biologically programmed to hold on to extra pounds, says Louis Aronne, M.D., a professor of metabolic research and the director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill Cornell Medicine. That means when you start exercising, your body senses the deficit and ramps up its hunger signals, according to a review of weight-loss studies. If you're not diligent, you'll eat everything you burn and then some. That's true, exercise stimulates your appetite. After several weeks of daily exercise, your body will become accustomed to your exercise routine and exercise can actually reduce your appetite. So when you start a new workout program don't be surprised if you gain a couple of pounds before you start to lose weight....

Eating Mindfully, The art of eating slow enough to enjoy your food. Eating food without masking it to hide the real taste. Everyone has reasons for not eating mindfully, though. Reasons like: The day is flying by. You’re running from meeting to meeting and need to refuel. Perhaps you choose your meal poorly -- and regret it later. But have you ever scarfed down a perfectly delicious meal without appreciating it? Mindful eating -- chewing slowly and savoring the smell, taste, and sensation of food -- helps us achieve well-being and "brings to the surface the rich abundance of life available to us in every moment," writes Lilian Cheung, director of health promotion and communication at the Harvard School of Public Health and coauthor (with Thich Nhat Hanh) of  Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life . Everyone has reasons for not eating mindfully, though. Reasons like: But... I only have 15 minutes to eat.  "When we eat mindfully and with awareness, we choose foods that we not...

 Calories in a Margarita Tips to Cut Calories and Make a Skinny Margarita By Malia Frey  I know you're wondering why I posted this; Margarita is regarded as one of the most popular bar drinks ever. Especially in North America. Even if someone is counting calories they often skip the drinks and only count the calories in the food they eat. Those of us that enjoy cocktails before dinner can actually consume as many calories in two cocktails as they do eating dinner. If you love summer cocktails then you probably enjoy a margarita now and then. But do you know how many calories are in a margarita? The margarita is one of the most popular festive drinks to serve with spicy food or to enjoy on a hot day. Now that skinny margaritas have hit the scene, dieters enjoy this cool drink as well. But if you're trying to lose weight, there are a few things you need to know about margarita calories before you dive into this drink. How Many Calories in a Margarita? The number of calories...