Blog on weight, How to Lose Fat on the Cheap

So how much body fat is too much? We know that some body fat is necessary; it cushions the organs and helps prevent bruising. But where do we draw the line? How much is too much? This is a question we all seek an answer to. There's been several studies done about body fat. Mostly about bad fat and how it can cause sicken and disease. You might be thinking, "How is that possible? How can body fat cause me to get sick?" Ok, here goes nothing; this is my version of Health 101. First, there's no "one fits all" answer because everyone's body is different. How so? Blood types make your body function or react differently to stimuli. And what is stimulus? Stimulus is anything the body reacts to, chemical for instance. Medicines are another form of stimulus that should help you to feel better, but because our bodies react differently to medicines, not all medicines work for everyone. Some drugs only work for 35% of the population but they leave them on t...

If you're getting your protein from meat and feel you get all you need, you might be eating too much meat. Red meat contains animal fat which has cholesterol which will lead to heart disease, cancer, and other things like blood clots and blocked arteries. To stay healthy we should be getting most of our protein from plant-based foods or plant-based supplements. This doesn't mean you should stop eating meat, It simply means that too much red meat isn't really the healthiest way to eat. This article discusses what you need to know about protein powder's health benefits and potential downsides. Read on to learn four good reasons to use protein powder supplements, potentially bad protein powder ingredients, how to take it safely every day, and more. This is a post from the VeryWell.com site, but before you read this I have been using protein powder for years. I talked to my doctor about it first and he said to use only plant-based protein powder.  Four Reasons to Use a Prot...

   “According to the Mayo Clinic, there are many factors that affect your weight, such as genetics, age, gender, hormones, medications, stress, sleep quality, and physical activity. However, the most important factor is your diet. What you eat and drink has a direct impact on how many calories you consume and how many calories you burn. Therefore, choosing the right diet plan is crucial for achieving your weight loss goals.” When it comes to weight loss, there's no shortage of diet plans. Check any magazine rack, and you're bound to see the latest and greatest diet plans. But how do you know if a diet plan fits your needs and lifestyle? Ask yourself these questions about any diet plan you're considering: Does it include various foods from the major food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products, lean protein sources and nuts? Does it include foods you like and that you would enjoy eating for a lifetime — not just for several weeks or months? Can you easily ...

The reason I posted this article is that eating solid food 3 hours before bed will keep you from losing weight. Sometimes and for some people simply cutting out those late meals can help you lose weight. Being overweight for most of us is caused by eating at the wrong times of the day, eating big meals too late in the evening, and eating the wrong foods. It's that simple, 3 things we do wrong, and the result is that you gain weight by storing your food in fat cells. Going to sleep after a snack isn’t a huge issue, but dozing off after a large meal can lead to a range of symptoms, especially for people with conditions like hiatal hernia, obesity, and sleep apnea, Jesse Houghton, MD, board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and Senior Medical Director of Gastroenterology at the Southern Ohio Medical Center, told Verywell. Here are just a few of the problems you might find yourself dealing with if you eat too close to bedtime. Indigestion and acid reflux: A reclined p...

  I started this blog in 2009, to try to help people who have had problems losing weight.  I had to stop posting for several months but got serious about the blog again and I have been writing ever since. Losing weight is not just an isolated problem that affects a small percentage of people. Sixty-six percent of adult Americans are overweight and half of those are seriously overweight. I found out the hard way, after years of yo-yo dieting, that I was doing this all wrong. Forget about losing weight, you have to lose fat. So what’s the difference you might ask. The way you diet and exercise makes a difference. On a typical diet, the average person loses 70% muscle and 30 fat. That causes you to lose your strength ending up tired all the time and lose motivation.  So, what is “seriously overweight” exactly. I’ll spell it out. The British Healthcare System has a good handle on this. Much of the best research has been done by the British and Canadians. I may not agree with ...

 If you lose weight too fast you can feel weak and tired. Why, You might ask. Because you lost mostly muscle weight and less body fat. If you want to stop losing and start getting your strength back, you need to build muscle. Muscle building takes weeks or months to produce noticeable results. The amount of time it takes to build muscle is the same, regardless of the body part. For example, if you regularly train all muscle groups, your arm muscles don't grow faster than your leg muscles, or vice versa. Your training routine, the amount of weight you lift, your diet, and how much rest you get in between sessions impact how fast you gain muscle. Muscle building is a physiological process that involves more than just lifting heavy objects. Working out has the following effects: Your heart pumps more blood (including oxygen and nutrients) to your muscles. Your nervous system is activated and sends signals to your muscles to tell them to contract. Your muscles break down adenosine trip...

  This is a recent article in VeryWell Health that I think is a must-read. By Stephanie Brown Published on January 26, 2024 Key Takeaways The "anabolic window" refers to the 30-60 minutes after exercise that is supposedly the best time to consume protein for muscle growth and recovery. Research shows that the window is much longer, around four to six hours before or after a workout. Instead of timing, experts say to focus on total daily protein intake and strength training for muscle building. Athletes sometimes obsess over the “anabolic window,” the 30- to 60-minute post-workout period that’s supposed to be the best time to consume protein for muscle growth and recovery. However, the optimal window—if it exists—can stretch to four to six hours before or after exercise, according to a 2013 meta-analysis published in The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. “There is not an all-or-none switch that if you don’t get protein in now, nothing happens. That’s de...

  You may be wondering how to exercise with bad knees to lose weight. Whether you have arthritis, a knee injury, or another cause of   knee pain , there are still plenty of exercises you can do to lose weight while also improving knee pain and overall fitness. Practicing a combination of cardio and  weight-bearing exercises  is essential for relieving knee pain. The best exercises for knee pain and weight loss include stretching, strength training, and low-impact cardio workouts like cycling and swimming. This article takes a closer look at how to exercise with bad knees to lose weight and relieve knee pain. It covers the benefits of exercise for arthritis,  injury rehabilitation , and other causes of knee pain, and includes tips for exercising safely with bad knees. Verywell / Laura Porte Benefits of Exercise for Bad Knees The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 minutes of vigorous exerc...