Blog on weight, How to Lose Fat on the Cheap

People are attracted to a low-carb way of eating for a variety of reasons: blood sugar control, to lower blood pressure, and to improve many other health indicators. But there's no doubt about it: most people try cutting carbs in order to lose weight. So, is losing weight different on a low-carb diet? And what can you realistically expect when it comes to weight loss? How Is the Low-Carb Weight Loss Experience Different? You may be surprised to hear that on a low-carb diet, weight loss mainly happens in the same way as on any other weight loss diet - by creating a calorie deficit(consuming fewer calories than you burn). The difference is that while a low-calorie diet has an externally-imposed calorie limit, a low-carb diet works with your body so that you desire fewer calories. I think of this as changing the  demand , rather than the  supply , of food. Carbohydrate reduction seems to work on the appetite system in multiple ways, including levels of ho...

You want to drop pounds, now. And you want to do it safely. But how? First, keep in mind that many experts say it’s best to lose weight gradually. It’s more likely to stay off. If you shed pounds too fast, you’ll lose muscle, bone, and water instead of fat, says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The academy’s advice: Aim to lose 1-2 pounds per week, and avoid fad diets or products that make promises that sound too good to be true. It’s best to base your weight loss on changes you can stick with over time. For faster results, you’ll need to work with a doctor, to make sure that you stay healthy and get the nutrients that you need. Make a Plan You’ve probably heard the saying, “calories in, calories out”; as in, you just need to burn more calories than you eat and drink. But it’s not that simple, as many people can tell you from their own experience. Your metabolism -- how well your body turns calories into fuel -- also matters. And if you cut too many calories, it’s ...

I found a great article I want to share with you. I added a few comments along the way. These are the same beliefs I have and I write about in all my blogs. The chef who wrote this is a typical full-time worker who squeezes in family-time and a busy work schedule. The whole idea of 5 or 6 small meals a day is not a new concept. In some parts of the world this is the way they eat everyday. But because this country began as a country of mostly Europeans, we adopted their ways and in part we still do. The three heavy meals per day really became popular as the population became more industrialized. As more and more of the population worked in factories and other types of production jobs the 3- meal plan was adopted. People got use to eating before and at mid-day and in the evening, after work and around the work schedule. That meal plan worked because the population was more active. Today we life a different lifestyle and it's not hard to see the big di...

I get email every week asking me "How do I know if I'm obese. Yes, I'm overweight, I know it, but how much fat defines Obesity? I found this article on the WebMD website and the author explains obesity simply so even I can understand. Am I Obese? How Experts Define What Obesity Is By Amanda MacMillan Obesity means having far too much body fat. It's about much more than your clothing size or how you look. It can seriously affect your health. Your whole body feels it, from your joints to your  heart ,  blood pressure ,  blood sugar , and other systems. The extra fat cells produce inflammation and various hormones, which boosts your odds of chronic medical conditions. If it seems like those odds are stacked against you, remember that it's possible to beat them. The first step is to know where you stand. Are You Obese? You step on the scale and your doctor or nurse notes your  weight . They might also measure your waist, since it's especially risky...

Diet Apps: The One Feature to Look For Apps can be handy tools to help you lose weight and eat a healthier diet, but how do you get the most out of the app you use? For advice, we turned to registered dietitian nutritionist Angela Lemond, RDN, CSP, LD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics who practices in Plano, Texas. She’s a big proponent of apps. “We know that apps can help with accountability, and the research tells us that accountability is key when it comes to consistency and being able to make and maintain changes,” says Lemond. “And changes are not easy.” The Key Feature to Look For The most important feature of any app designed to help you lose weight and improve your diet, says Lemond, is its ability to track your eating patterns over time. Why? Because what’s important is not a single meal but what and how you’re eating over the long haul. “Look at your food patterns as much as your total calories,” she says. This means using the food diary f...

I had to reblog this amazing store for those of you who don't believe it possible. I found this story in my email today and this is the real-deal. Read about this incredible story about Eric and the trainer he found and how he changed his life. If you're wondering why Eric seems to always be smiling it's because he's happy he's alive every day. Being healthy gives you the life you never thought you'd have again.  I don't advocate for any weight loss programs, but this isn't about any special program. This is about how one man decided to lose weight, found a program he could stick to and literally changed his life. I know his buddy had a lot to do with this, but if you don't have the will to stick with the program, even your buddy can't force you. The moment the lightbulb went on for Eric Naiman was when he was literally staring himself in the face. In the fall of 2014, he was putting in 60- to 70-hour weeks managing a restaurant in Orlando....

This is an article I found in HealthDay recently, it's definitely worth a read. Your over-weight problem may be caused by food additives. Fructose -- a kind of sugar found in a wide variety of foods and beverages --may encourage overeating. Fructose may be best known to consumers in the form of high-fructose corn syrup, which has long been added to manufactured foods from sodas to cookies. Distinct from sugar known as glucose (produced by the natural breakdown of complex carbohydrates), fructose is also a "simple" sugar and a natural component of fruit. However, "in a series of studies we have found that when compared to glucose, the simple sugar, fructose, is a weaker suppressor of brain areas that help control appetite and the motivation to eat," said study co-author Dr. Kathleen Page, an assistant professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In other words, people are more li...