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Tips to Lose Weight

author Posted by: Sharon Johnson-Smith on date Feb 2nd, 2009 | filed Filed under: tips to lose weight

Tips to Lose Weight


Losing weight is not an easy objective for most of us that have ever, or are continuing, down that road. There are so many weight loss programs and information available that it makes things confusing for most of us. And for most of us we can use all the help we can get. We are constantly looking for tips to lose weight. The problem is that some of the tips work and others are simply so far out in left field it’s difficult to believe that people actually tried them.


One of the best tips to lose weight I have ever tried, and found it actually worked, was to stop eating after 7:00 PM each night. This meant no more snacking, and if I did need something, it was usually fruit or vegetable. I was shocked at how much my weight dropped just by following this one little tip. We don’t realize how much we actually snack each evening while sitting around watching TV. It is difficult to conquer, but once you can stop the evening snacking your weight will start to drop.


We know when we are hungry, but do we always have to eat something? Another one of the very important tips to lose weight is that we don’t confuse thirst with hunger. Before you tear into that bag of potato chips, drink a glass of water first. People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger, so you can end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water is really all you needed. If plain water doesn’t cut it, try drinking flavored sparkling water or brewing a cup of fruit-infused herbal tea.


One of the major problems with people trying to lose weight is that of giving up their favorite foods. Here is one of those tips to lose weight that we all like. Instead of cutting out your favorite foods altogether, become a slim shopper. Buy one fresh bakery cookie instead of a box, or a small portion of candy from the bulk bins instead of a whole bag. You can still enjoy your favorite foods; the key is moderation. It would also be wise to try to cut these foods out eventually to ensure that you maintain your weight loss.


Some tips to lose weight may seem a bit odd, and here is one of those particular tips. Eat more! If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. But when you’re hungry all the time, eating fewer calories can be a challenge. “Studies show people who eat 4 to 5 meals or snacks per day are better able to control their appetite and weight,” says obesity researcher Rebecca Reeves. She recommends dividing your daily calories into smaller meals or snacks and enjoying most of them earlier in the day. Dinner should be the last time you eat.


Finally, one of the most popular tips to lose weight because this is a great way to avoid the junk foods that have taken over our lives. Having ready-to-eat snacks and meals-in-minutes on hand sets you up for success. You’ll be less likely to hit the drive-through or call in a pizza order if you can throw together a healthy meal in five or 10 minutes. Here are some essentials to keep on hand: frozen vegetables, whole-grain pasta, reduced-fat cheese, canned tomatoes, canned beans, pre-cooked grilled chicken breast, whole grain tortillas or pitas, and bags of salad greens.
Hopefully you work some of these tips into your weight loss program. Good luck!

Jed Tooke

(510) 764-1363

Skype: genesischild

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Healthy Weight Loss

author Posted by: Sharon Johnson-Smith on date Dec 9th, 2008 | filed Filed under: healthy weight loss, weight loss

Healthy Weight Loss Tips


As we strive to lose weight many of us will have a difficult time. It takes a good amount of self discipline and determination. As we struggle to improve our health it is usually a good idea to keep updated on the currents research being done by health professionals. One way to do this is to find some healthy weight loss tips used by others that have been successful in their weight loss program. Here are a few tips that have helped others. Try ones that you think may help you.


Do you often have trouble fighting that urge to have a snack? Here’s one of those healthy weight loss tips that you may have heard before but never tried. Before you tear into that bag of potato chips, drink a glass of water first. People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger, so you can end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water is really all you needed. If plain water doesn’t cut it, try drinking flavored sparkling water or brewing a cup of fruit-infused herbal tea.


There are many healthy weight loss tips but this one can be used by just about every one. Mindless eating occurs most frequently after dinner, when you finally sit down and relax. Snacking in front of the TV is one of the easiest ways to throw your diet off course. Either close down the kitchen after a certain hour, or allow yourself a low-calorie snack, like a 100-calorie pack of cookies or a half-cup scoop of low-fat ice cream. Weight loss is a result of eating less and burning off the excess calories so mindless eating won’t help in the long run.


Here’s one of those healthy weight loss tipsthat you’ll like to hear. To lose weight many people think that you have to give up all of their favorite foods. Instead of cutting out your favorite foods altogether, become a slim shopper. Buy one fresh bakery cookie instead of a box, or a small portion of candy from the bulk bins instead of a whole bag. You can still enjoy your favorite foods; the key is moderation. It would also be wise to try to cut these foods out eventually to ensure that you maintain your weight loss.


I would venture a guess that everyone knows this little bit of information. If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. It’s one of those healthy weight loss tips that we all know but find difficult to follow. But when you’re hungry all the time, eating fewer calories can be a challenge. “Studies show people who eat 4 to 5 meals or snacks per day are better able to control their appetite and weight,” says obesity researcher Rebecca Reeves. She recommends dividing your daily calories into smaller meals or snacks and enjoying most of them earlier in the day. Dinner should be the last time you eat.


We can all lose those extra pounds if we put our mind to it. And if it means that our health will improve then it should make our efforts to lose weight a bit more serious. Regardless of which healthy weight loss tips we choose to use, we must be serious about losing the weight. If not we will always be on the weight loss roller-coaster. Well, that out to give you some ‘food for thought’. Try all of them and have fun while losing weight and staying healthy. Enjoy your weight loss program


Jed Tooke

TriPower Team

Skype: genesischild

Lose Weight Quick

author Posted by: Sharon Johnson-Smith on date Dec 3rd, 2008 | filed Filed under: how to lose weight, lose weight quick

Lose Weight Quick


Do you need to lose weight? Are you looking for a program that will help you lose weight quick? You want that very special, or should I say magical, weight loss program that will simply melt the pounds away. When you find it please let me know and I’ll help you market it! Everyone is searching for the same plan, so who ever finds it first stands to make a lot of money. Only problem is that we know such a weight loss program doesn’t exist.


One of the most important things you have to keep in mind is that you are not going to lose weight quick. It will take time so be mentally prepared. To help you lose some weight, here are some tips that you may find helpful.
To start is to first find out what your BMR is. (Basal Metabolic Rate) Figure out how many calories you burn daily with activity. Now add the two together to get the total calories you need to stay at the weight that you weigh right now.


Research has known for years that the number of calories we take in is a determining factor in managing our weight. So, once you have the number of calories you burn daily you can determine the number of calories needed to maintain your current weight. Now to lose weight you have to reduce your calories taken in by 500. This amount is what it takes to lose fat safely, not to lose weight quick. You should not go below 1200 calories for safe health.


The math is quite simple when determining the number of calories needed to lose weight. If you take the number of calories you burn and how many calories you eat each day, the difference will determine if you lose or gain weight. To lose weight you have to burn more calories than you take in. You will be guaranteed to lose weight. You won’t lose weight quick, but you will lose weight. If the number is higher you will not lose weight.


The best way to burn calories is physical activity. The more activity the more calories you will burn. You will need to burn approximately 3500 calories to lose one pound of weight. Exercise will help you burn calories. If you exercise and diet by burning 400 calories, you should lose one pound in eight days. As you can see, losing one pound every eight days is not a lose weight quick scheme, but it is a workable plan. You can make your efforts to lose weight difficult or not so difficult ( I won’t say easy), but you can lose weight if you are prepared to take the time.


Joyce McFarland

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