Weight Loss

Weight Loss

Weight loss has certainly become “big business” over the last few years. The amount of money spent on exercise equipment, diets and weight loss programs is steadily climbing. Today, weight loss is such a high profile subject that new research is coming out on a daily basis. However it is always worth finding out who has funded the research, as an impartial approach is essential if we are to receive a truthful outcome. I’m sure you are aware of the fact that sometimes research can be very biased depending on who does and most importantly who pays for it.

Health related industries and professionals are constantly experimenting to find out the best way for us to maintain a healthy weight. Recently research has found that with all three macronutrients – protein, carbs or fat – daily calorie intake was significantly greater when the beverage form was consumed as compared to the solid. Apparently the protein drinks did not satisfy the appetite the way that protein foods did! So weight loss is not necessary guaranteed with these liquids meal replacements.

This particular finding was a surprise for many who work in the weight loss industry. It was thought that protein drinks would be an effective part of a weight loss regime, mainly because protein foods have been proven to reduce appetite and increase satiety. However if you convert solid protein into a protein drink, it loses it’s appetite suppressive properties. A similar thing happens when you turn fruit into fruit juice.

Many people are not aware of the findings related to these protein meal replacement drinks. Most time people just hear what these companies want us to hear through their mass media campaigns. Looking at the available research, there are at least 7 scientific studies that have provided strong evidence that energy containing beverages (i.e., “liquid calories”) do not properly activate the satiety mechanisms in the body and brain and do not satisfy the appetite as well as food in solid form. Having tried them myself I can vouch for the fact that the drinks left me with a feeling of just being full of liquid. Not satisfying at all. However if I mixed the powder with a food such as yoghurt and a banana, the satiety value increased significantly and I did go on to lose weight.

I have done some research on my own and found out the following facts related to the lack of satiety value of the liquid calories:

1. high calorie density

2. lower satiety value

3. more calories ingested in short period of time

4. lower demand for oral processing

5. shorter gastrointestinal transit times

6. energy in beverages has greater bioaccessibility and bioavailability

7. mechanisms may include cognitive, orosensory, digestive, metabolic, endocrine and neural influences ( proving that the human appetite is a complex thing!!!)

8. last but not least, nowhere in our history have our ancestors had access to large amounts of liquid calories, even of the protein variety.

As strange as it may seem, our bodies cannot properly register the caloric content in liquids the way we do when we eat, chew and swallow whole foods. As with many “nouveau foods” that appear on our supermarket shelves, our genetic code has never developed the physiological mechanisms needed to deal with these foods. Bottom line: This study suggests that if you’re trying to beat body fat,(weight loss) it’s wise to limit all types of liquid calories and eat whole foods as much as possible, so that the body can process the food in the best way it knows how.

What liquids we drink are an important part of any weight loss program. With regard to liquid beverages apart from the protein drinks, if you really want to achieve successful weight loss, start by removing the soda and other fizzy drinks from your diet. Then get rid of the high calorie dessert coffees. Apart from anything else coffee plays havoc with your metabolism. Then cut back on the alcohol, another high calorie stimulant that your body can well do without. From there, be cautious even about milk, juice and especially protein drinks, that may be the mainstay of your weight loss diet. Drink water or herb teas instead, or limited amounts of black coffee or tea – without all the high calorie extras.

Knowing the amount of calories in the foods and drinks we consume is a very important, yet tedious, part of our attempts at weight loss. It is worth remembering that if you do consume any beverages that contain calories, such as protein shakes, be sure to account for those calories meticulously and be sure you don’t drink them in addition to your usual food intake, but in place of an equal amount of food calories. Protein shakes are intended to be “meal replacements” not “free calories!”

One of the main goals in any weight loss program has to be a change in our eating habits, as this most likely is the reason we have put on the extra weight. As your weight loss program is about reprogramming your dietary habits, it would be far better if you concentrated on eating proper food that is chosen for its health promoting properties rather than supplementing or replacing your healthy food with a liquid diet

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Weight Loss

So many of us have a weight problem to contend with. It is always on our mind and we are usually very conscious about how we look and how others see us. How many times have walked into a supplement store and asked for information about weight loss, fat-burning or muscle-building supplements? How many times have you bought the latest best-selling diet book? How many television infomercials have you watched a weight loss or fitness expert promote the latest and best diet and equipment? Finally, how many hours have you spent surfing the web for information about diet, nutrition or weight loss programs.

If you have done any of the above then the chances are you’ve been told many weight loss lies!

There seems to be so many self-proclaimed so-called experts out there that sometimes we are getting information that is not based on pure, scientific health related research. Honest, accurate information about nutrition and weight loss is harder to come by than ever before, and nearly everyone has been misled at one time or another. This may of course be that the so called guru thinks that the information they are giving is correct and may have been misled themselves. But to ensure that you are receiving or giving accurate and honest weight loss information you need to look very carefully at the scientific evidence surrounding the weight loss claims

Many of us who need to lose weight are probably concerned mainly with the extra pounds we put on around our waistline. If you are a regular dieter then you will no doubt be familiar with this annoying problem of belly fat. Belly fat has become the dieters curse. No matter how successful your weight loss program has been undoubtedly you will be left with the problem of stubborn belly fat. This is particularly frustrating for women who are looking for that slim-line figure, but no matter how hard you try the problem persists.

Ask any woman and she will tell you that it is much harder for women than men to lose weight. Unfortunately women are born with more fat cells than men, mainly for the purpose of protecting and nourishing our babies. So weight loss, especially the removal of that stubborn mid section fat, can actually be a lot harder for women than for men.

Regardless of how much extra weight one has to lose, we all want to see it come off quickly. If we can see some visible results rather quickly it helps us be somewhat more motivated. Getting rid of that bloated belly can be a great incentive for most people. Better to get rid of it from the start than be left with it at the end of your diet.

An intriguing question many of us want answered is just exactly what is the cause of this bloated belly? Inflammation caused by foods your body is intolerant to is one of the main reasons for a bloated belly, especially if that belly is of the pot belly variety. Inflammation and excess gas caused by undigested food particles can be a major cause of both inflammation and a bloated belly. Most people who have been on a weight loss diet will be familiar with the term water retention and although this can often be more prevalent in the ankles and other joints it can also be a contributory factor for a swollen midsection .

For weight loss to take place it is advisable to address these underlying intolerances first, especially if you want to have a flat belly rather than a fat belly. You will then feel that your weight loss program will be much more successful.

Janet Matthews
skype me: lindajanetmatthews
+44 7815614557

TriPowerTeam Home Based Business

Weight Loss

With so many experts, programs, theories, diets, fads, etc. it is no wonder people get confused when trying to decide on the best method to lose weight. Weight loss has become a complex issue. Diet has always been thought to be the most important part of any dietary regime. However very few will disagree that exercise is also an important part of a weight loss program. Exercise also has a secondary benefit, not only does it help us get rid of those extra pounds but it helps improve our overall health. So what really takes place in the body when we exercise? What changes occur and how does our body processes work together to achieve these benefits?

Each and every day, regardless of our activity level, our body is working and expending energy. When we eat any food we are consuming calories and we also at the same time we burn up calories as we go through our daily routines. If our daily activities burn less calories than we take in, then we are going to gain weight. If we do not have enough physical activity in our normal routine of life, then we must find a way to burn more calories. Exercise is the most efficient way to do this. But exercise not only burns off calories as we are doing the exercising, it also has a very important after effect beneficial in anyones attempt to achieve weight loss.

Science has shown for decades that exercising our bodies can be an important factor in maintaining our health. Exercise raises the metabolism, the body’s mechanism for burning calories. What happens is that by raising our metabolism we not only burn more calories as we exercise, but the body continues to burn calories for a period even after we finish exercising. It’s like our body knows what is best for us, so it continues to work a little overtime to help us with weight loss. Exercise gives us that feel good factor, but it feels better knowing that our body’s continues to burn calories for a period after we have finished exercising.

When our goal is to achieve some weight loss we should be concerned with muscle tissue and fat. The muscles in our bodies use up energy and burns off the calories/fat. Even when we are at rest our muscles will be using energy, thus burning calories. However, we know that it certainly isn’t enough to lose weight or all we would have to do is sleep. While muscle tissue burns calories, the opposite is true of fat tissue. Fat cells store calories. As you can see there is an intrinsic link between muscles and fat?

This relationship between muscle and fat is very important and we should understand how it works. The basic concept is quite simple: one uses calories and the other stores calories. More muscle means burning more fat, and therefore there are less calories to be stored in our fat cells. Since our muscles need energy, the more muscle tissue we have the faster our metabolism runs. The faster our metabolism runs the more calories we burn up. The more calories we burn off the more weight loss we achieve.

If we look at this sort of physiological information it should help us to understand the intricacies of how to lose weight. So why not take time to learn how the body works and what will help you achieve sustained weight loss. This way you will understand why it is necessary to exercise as part of your regime.

Scott Cameron

skype: scott.cameron16

http://weightloss-leads.com/

Weight Loss according to Body Type?

Can you imagine what life would be like if we all liked the same things? Thankfully we are all unique individuals and just as we have different tastes, talents and attitudes so we also have different body types. Your body type is a scientific classification of your overall body shape, and and it is determined by a combination of certain physical characteristics. Your genes determine your body type therefore, your body shape will develop from birth to adulthood. Body types can never be changed and no matter what type you possess, you can still achieve weight loss relatively quickly with the correct choices of food and tactics for weight loss or weight control.

Scientists in the health field have developed a classification system for the different body types. There are three basic body types for male and female are: Endomorph, Ectomorph and Mesomorph.

The first body type is called endomorphs. These people are naturally big boned and have such characteristics as a round face, a soft and flabby body in general, wide hips, bigger waist, slow metabolism and high number of fat cells. This type usually finds weight loss a constant struggle.

The second body type is the ectomorphs. This type of person is considered thin with a linear appearance, small muscles, ultra fast metabolism, low body fat, narrow shoulders, hips and waist. Doesn’t usually have to worry about weight loss.

The third body type is mesomorphs. This type is a naturally muscular person with wide shoulders, small waist, athletic build, low body fat percentage with an increase metabolism.

So now you look at your body and are thinking you have characteristics from more than one category. In reality you may actually have some characteristics from more than one category. This may well be true as it is extremely rare for an individual to display all of characteristics for their body type. We all display some characteristics from each body type, although one type will usually dominate. It is the dominant type of characteristics which determine the actual body types assigned to us.

Regardless of the body type we may have, if we want to achieve weight loss we need to create a negative energy balance or a calorie deficit. The number of calories we cut from our intake needs to be sufficient enough in order to see some results fairly quickly. So if we begin a new diet by cutting our calorie intake by about 500 per day we will lose weight over the course of a week or two. However just cutting calories is now not deemed to be a sensible way to approach weight loss

What happens to our bodies when we go on a weight loss program and begin to cut our calorie intake by eating less? During a calorie deficit our bodies still require the same amount of energy so they start to use up energy stores to make up for this 500 calorie deficit. However, as our bodies inevitably use up extra proteins for energy AND to maintain normal protein synthesis, we end up with a net loss of total protein. This results in a gradual loss of lean muscle, and this is the start of a lowered metabolism and consequently a slower weight loss

As we begin to lose weight we may be discouraged when we look in the mirror. Muscle loss may not be obvious because the body will take it from other, less priority areas and not just from our skeletal muscles. The stomach is a classic area where protein is broken down for use, as there’s less need for a large stomach capacity because we have lowered our food intake. Ever noticed how we can no longer eat those big meals we once used to eat before dieting?

It would appear therefore that although you may need to cut down on the amount of food you eat, it is vitally important you don’t drastically cut your calories as you may be doing your body and your weight loss more harm than good

Jackie Whalen

Weight Loss Tips

Those of us who have ever tried to follow a weight loss program know how difficult it can be. It takes lots of dedication and perseverance. Sometimes we can end up back where we started or worst still even putting on a few more pounds. Here are some suggestions to help you to lose a few pounds without losing interest.

1) One thing you don’t want to do is give up your favorite foods completely. Cutting out all the foods that you love can be a difficult thing to do so try to eat lower calorie versions of them. Go for the low fat and low sugar versions and make sure the low fat version isn’t loaded with sugar. You also need to make sure that the low sugar version hasn’t had the sugar replaced with sweeteners as this can be even worse if weight loss is your goal.

2) This is a must! You must not eat too much when you have a meal. Are your portion sizes far too big? The larger the portions the more calories you are consuming and more calories means the likelihood of a few extra pounds every so often. Try putting your food on a smaller plate.

3) Most of us hate exercise but it is a necessity. Never think of exercise as being exercise. Instead, look at it in a different way. If you don’t like the idea of exercise then just go walking whenever you can. Walking is a great form of exercise and many people don’t class it as exercise. You can also try to go up and down stairs more often or maybe get outside and do some gardening. Your weight loss will be enhanced when you embark on some exercises so don’t ignore this important part of your regime.

4) During any weight loss program we have to reduce the number of calories we take in. Because of this, weight loss diets can easily feel like you are denying yourself foods. Instead of thinking this way add new foods to your diet such as interesting fruits and vegetables. When people think of diets they think of having to go without, but, in this case you are adding instead of taking away.

5) Water should be an important part of your weight loss plan. Before your main meal drink one or two glasses of water at least 25 minutes before you plan to sit down to eat. This will help you to feel full and therefore you will eat less

Probably the most important thing to keep in mind is to be patient when it comes to achieving your weight loss. Don’t try to lose too much weight all at once and realize that once you have lost the weight you will have to keep up with your healthier lifestyle to ensure you don’t put it all back on.

Jan Whalen

Jwhalen92347@yahoo.com

IGB TriPower Team

Weight Loss

Even for those of us who are extremely motivated, Weight loss is an enormous challenge. Changing our diets after years of bad eating habits is not easy to achieve. The problem is many of us don’t take the matter seriously enough and want to achieve miracles.

While it may have taken years to put unwanted pounds on our bodies, we want that extra weight to come off overnight. How many times have you tried to lose weight and wanted to see results immediately? Safe and effective weight loss takes time. It took years to put on the extra weight but when we want to get rid of it we think it can be done quickly. It would be nice but it just doesn’t work that way. To have safe and sustained weight loss you must be patient. Patience is a very important part of any weight loss plan. Without it, many people become discouraged and will give up because the weight loss is not happening fast enough for them. It’s almost a characteristic today’s society, we want everything right now!

One of the most crucial aspects of any weight loss program must be focused on changing our eating habits. Weight loss occurs when calorific output exceeds calorific input. The best way to reduce caloric intake is to make a change in the foods we eat, but it must be done in a way that ensures you are eating the correct type of foods to lose weight. Just reducing calories can in fact have the reverse effect so make sure you know what you are doing. If you do not take a healthy interest the food you eat it will be very difficult to lose weight let alone maintain any significant weight loss.

It’s so important to know the nutritional value of what we are eating in order to help us lose weight. If you are serious about weight loss then most likely you will have to educate yourself on what foods you should be eating. You may be surprised to discover that some of the foods you now eat that just aren’t very healthy. It takes a lot of self discipline in order to change ones eating habits, or for that matter, any habit. Many of us have become accustomed to eating foods that are unhealthy, but, they are very tempting and very delicious. We have almost become addicted to these foods. Our taste buds crave them even though we know they are not the best foods for us. One of the most difficult things for some people is to reprogram their taste buds. We almost have to train ourselves to like the taste of many new foods and also to wean ourselves of the foods that are bad for us.

A second crucial aspect of any weight loss program is exercise. Exercise helps the body burn off those unwanted calories. It also builds lean muscle which not only speeds up your metabolic rate but improves your appearance as lean muscle will replace fat. Some people think that any type of physical activity will help us lose weight, but that isn’t strictly true. It is better to choose the right sort of exercise for your own personal needs especially when trying to lose weight. It does not have to be an extreme exercise program. You don’t even have to join a gym. But you do need to get more physically active. If you have been inactive for years it may be very challenging for you to begin some sort of exercise regime. But if you want to be successful then you will have to make time to exercise, even if to begin with it is just walking around the block a few times each day. Just get busy!

You don’t want weight loss to happen too fast or you’ll end up quitting. Why? Because a fast drop in weight is usually folowed by an even bigger gain. To achieve lasting weight loss you must be patient. Change your eating habits and search out those healthy new foods that are good for you. Finally, get active. Remember to lose weight you have to burn more calories than you eat. Put all three together and you will have a better chance of weight loss over a long term.

Janet Matthews

skype me: lindajanetmatthews

+44 7815614557

IGB TriPower Team

Are you looking for a weight loss program? You certainly have a lot to choose from with so many diet plans in the marketplace today. How do you know which one will be the right one for you? With so many to choose from it can be a difficult decision. Which ever one you opt for, make it work for you!

When we have to lose weight it is something that will constantly be on your mind. Just how am I ever going to lose weight? Many people think about it and just as many do nothing about it. It seems to have become more fashionable now to be overweight. Having meat on your bones seems to be the in thing. My goal was not to be skinny but to be a comfortable weight where I felt good, and looked OK in my clothes. The look of Twiggy back in the days gone by was not my taste and certainly isn’t the right look for most of us.

In most circles the pendulum has swung back the other way. With so much medical evidence on the harmful effects of being overweight we are becoming more conscious of our bodies and what we have to do to stay healthy. There are many products on the market that will help us achieve weight loss. Choose one that tastes good so you will be more inclined to use it. There are a number of companies with shakes that are delicious. I tried one that tasted so good I use it as a treat in stead of to Lose Weight. They are usually a meal replacement. That cuts out a lot of calories for the day, but more importantly gives you the correct amount of protein needed to help you to build lean muscle and lose fat.

Once you have chosen a particular weight loss program, it would be a good idea to also think about what exercise program you would like to get involved in. Without exercise, to lose weight would probably be unattractive. You need to strengthen the muscle to keep the skin from sagging. If money is not a problem you can join a gym and get a trainer to help you. If you can’t afford that luxury, don’t get discouraged. Many people have lost weight without the help of either. I like the Classical Stretch program that I have found on TV. It tightens and lengthens muscles, making you firm. In addition to those benefits, you can also gain some height. I gained a ½ an inch and some have gained an inch. It also improves balance which is beneficial.

Another good tip for those of us on the road to weight loss is to set some goals. Having goals is a tremendous incentive for anyone who is trying to lose weight and firm up. You will look better and feel better as well. Once you are down to your target weight you may want to reward yourself with something, perhaps a new item of clothes to celebrate your new shape. This may also give you the incentive to enjoy being slim and therefore to keep the weight off.

Emotional eating. Just exactly what is it and can we prevent it in our attempt to achieve weight loss? Emotional eating has been described by some health officials as eating for reasons other than being hungry. We all know when we are hungry because the body gives us physical indications that we need to eat. What occurs with emotional eating is that our emotions are the triggering factor that cause us to eat, not hunger itself. In effect, we are not even hungry and do not have the physical symptoms of hunger, but yet we eat. And we usually overeat! Our emotions are the cause of our eating. And it usually occurs when something is bothering us, or occasionally even when we feel good about something. The distinguishing factor is that we are not hungry physically.

Do we even know when our eating is related to our emotions? Most likely we are aware, but we are also aware that something is not quite right because we are eating and not really hungry. Something is on our mind and we turn to food to help us deal with it. Sometimes we may not want to address what is the cause of our worry which has lead us to the eating, hoping that we will feel better after some food. And we may well feel better, but it is usually short lived, and then our emotions take over again. If we do not deal with our problem or problems the pattern will continue. It’s not difficult to see how emotional eating is a major roadblock for people wanting to achieve weight loss.

If you are attempting to restrict your food intake with the hope of weight loss, maybe we should look at some of the signs of emotional eating. The most obvious sign is that you are eating when your not hungry, and you may have a craving for a particular kind of food, a food that is usually high in calories. Also, emotional eating makes us feel like the “hunger” has to be dealt with immediately with the specific food you are craving. Furthermore, emotional eating may leave you with a feeling of guilt because we know that what we have just done is not good for us. We may have some temporary satisfaction but it is short lived. It is a difficult circle to break but if weight loss is your goal the problem has to be addressed.

If you are aware of the problem of emotional eating and want to overcome it to help you achieve weight loss, there are little things you can do to help. One trick is to drink more water. It fills you up and if you have some before you dig into the food you crave it may help you reduce the amount of food you eat. Another tip is to try and eat some healthy snacks. Be creative with some fruits or vegetables. You’ll be surprised what you can do and how good they can taste. Another helpful tipis to become more active. When you have that urge to eat go for a walk or try any type of exercise. It’ll take your mind of eating and help you burn some calories. Keeping a written record can be extremely helpful when trying to conquer emotional eating. It makes you more aware of what you are eating, when you are eating and why you are eating. Probably one of the most important things you’ll have to do is to address the reasons causing you to eat when you are not even hungry. Deal with the problem and correct it. Sometimes this can be an unpleasant experience but it can be done. Do it. Emotional eating can be overcome and sustained weight loss can be a reality for you.