Blog on weight, How to Lose Fat on the Cheap

First, published on VeryWell.com. Advertised weight loss programs don’t have to work, they just have to be safe. As long as you don’t die while taking the product they are free to sell it. Most weight loss products work for less than half of those who try the product. The best way to lose body fat is to change what you eat. It’s the food you eat that adds fat to your body. Read the following post from VeryWell.com. Have you started a new diet plan? Maybe you’re struggling with a weight loss program that seems to be dragging. Whether you’ve set short-term weight loss goals or committed to long-term wellness, there are ways to make your diet work better.  And the good news is that it takes just 20 minutes of your time. How to Make Weight Loss Happen Research into weight loss has revealed that goal setting is one of the most important steps in the weight loss process. Why? Because setting short-term diet goals provides a road map for long-term health and wellness. For example, yo...

Most people don’t change their habits until they have to. And that includes eating habits. Changing your eating habits will change your life. It’s not that hard. Most important is to change your portions. If everyone kept a journal of everything they eat all day long and keep the journal for one month, I think you’d be shocked to see how much you consume. You don’t have to fill up when you eat. The idea that you only eat twice or three times a day is obsolete. When you only eat twice a day, your body gets used to it. Your body expects you to fill up so you can get to the next meal, the problem is that you don’t burn up all that food and then your body stores the excess as fat and guest what, you trained your body to only use the food your eating as energy, so your body takes what it needs and has to store the rest. After a few weeks of storing the excess, you’ve put on some weight. Start early with breakfast shortly after you wake. You have to start your metabolism every morning with f...

You Might Reduce Your Cardiovascular Risks by Walking More and Sitting Less By  Wendy Bumgardner I never really thought about increasing my steps. The level of 10,000 steps a day has been the norm for a long time. 10,000 steps are the amount of walking necessary to lose weight. If you have a desk job, doing 10,000 steps is hard enough to accomplish and maybe 15,000 would be better, but it’s my opinion that you will need to be in very good shape to accomplish 15,000 steps a day on a regular basis. If you’re not going to do the extra steps every day, you probably won’t benefit. If you own a pedometer or fitness band, it’s likely that it has a suggested goal of  10,000 steps per day . But would you be smarter to set the goal at 15,000 steps per day if you want to reduce your risks of heart disease and metabolic syndrome? A 2017  study  of postal workers in Scotland suggests that the higher number is better, especially if you also spend less time sitting. 15,000 Steps pe...

I’ve written about The Mediterranean Diet several times and I still think it’s the best way to eat. Yesterday I wrote about saturated fats and that minds are changing and that in moderation saturated fats aren’t harmful. Of course, everyone doesn’t go along with that, but almost all research shows that the diet or the way people eat in the Mediterranean region of the world could be the healthiest diet. In spite of body fat, these people have managed to avoid heart disease and any other types of coronary diseases. When you're eating a Mediterranean-style diet you won’t be counting calories. You’ll be swapping bad fats for good ones like olive oil instead of butter. Fish and poultry instead of red meat. Fresh fruit instead of sweet desserts. You’ll be filling up on veggies and beans. You can snack on nuts instead of candy or chips. The idea is to eat things that are nutritious, things that add value to your diet. Stay away from processed foods. Eat real food and not manufactured food...

Some people actually go the expensive route when they decide to lose weight. Some people think the expensive way is the only way to lose weight. There are so many people who want to lose weight and can’t do it on their own that a mega-million dollar industry has sprung up to take advantage of this opportunity. Thank heaven for some of us who write about the real way to lose weight. Gym memberships, diet pills, and weight loss counselors all cost money. When in fact, you don’t have to spend a dime. You can even save money while you lose the unwanted pounds. We don’t always realize it, but as we go through our workday, we can spend a lot of time snacking. You can consume a lot of junk food and drinks and it all costs money. Maybe you start your day at a coffee shop and you don’t just buy coffee. You get to work and there are pastries in the break room, so why not. I use to do it. I’d look for something to snack on every time I took a break. The average person adds 2 or 3 pounds a year, e...

  Good question. How much do you weight, how much do you want to lose. The bigger percentage of fat that you have the longer it takes to lose it. Are you doing any exercise now and how long have you had the extra fat? The answer is different for everyone. If you are only 20 pounds or so over your goal weight, then a 200-pound man can expect to lose about 2 pounds a week depending on your diet, age , and activity level. Personally, I lost almost 20 pounds of fat after I retired at 66. If you’re a woman who weighs about 140 and wants to lose 20 pounds than 2 pounds every week might be too much to expect. Middle age women will find it more difficult but not impossible. A friend/relative of mine lost 35 pounds at age 50 after years of trying with little success.  The same three variables will still be critical. For instance, a young woman who has had a baby recently will lose her 20 pounds faster than a woman in her late 40’s who has carried the extra weight for a few years. If yo...

Maybe you have wondered how people succeed in weight loss? Well, they all have some regular habits that keep them on track. Permanent weight loss doesn’t just happen. The tips below should help you stay on track. Have Breakfast It’s important for a bunch of reasons. It jump-starts your metabolism and stops you from overeating later. Plus, studies show that adults who have a healthy breakfast do better at work, and kids who eat the morning meal score higher on tests. If a big meal first thing isn’t for you, keep it light with a granola bar or a piece of fruit. Just don’t skip it. Plan Your Meals It’ll help you save time and money in the long run. Block out some time, then sit down and consider your goals and needs. Do you want to lose weight? Cut back on sugar, fat, or carbs? Add protein or vitamins? Meal prep keeps you in control. You know what you’re eating and when. A bonus: It’ll be that much easier to skip those donuts in the breakroom at work. Drink Plenty of Water It can do so ma...