Weight Loss

Acid vs. alkaline diet: being alkaline is very important because the human blood ph level needs to be more alkaline then acidic .

Much of the  food we eat is very acidic. I received a question regarding coffee and meat specifically.

 First, let me go back and explain the ph level of human blood. The ph level range is from 0 to 14 with 7 right in the middle. Any number above 7 is alkaline, getting more so as it gets to 14. On the acidic side, the lower the number, the more acidic it is.

The human blood ph level is 7.35 to 7.45, decidedly on the alkaline side of the equation. When there happens to be too much acid inside the food, the body must destroy it to defend itself. It does this by taking calcium from the bones.

Therefore an acidic food like cow’s milk in truth deprives the body of calcium because of the neutralizing that occurs and the calcium in the milk cannot actually be processed by the body.

Meat and coffee are both acidic , roughly the 3.0 ph level. If you are going to indulge yourself in acidic foods at times, you need to offset it with lots of fresh greens, the most alkaline foods there are.

There are many factors in the Hippocrates Health Institute program that blend to help you into accelerated healing. Eating a very alkaline diet and staying away from the acidic foods that we may be tempted to eat is an important part of why it works so well.

A truly great question has prompted me to add that those of you who are interested in gaining an understanding of the science behind these statements and learning a lot more about why eating animal protein weakens the bones: you definitely need to read The China Study by T. Colin Campbell. On page 205 he discusses the studies done to support this.

But the entire book, The China Study, is the product of some decades of studies done in China that showed beyond all doubt, at least for me and many others, that meat and dairy are very unhealthy for our bodies.

Water  accounts for about 60 percent of your over all weight . Water is hard at work for you every day, flushing toxins out of your systems .  It transports nutrition to your cells and supplies a moist environment for throat, ear and nose tissues. Your body is constantly losing supply of water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements . For your body to work properly , you must replenish its water level by taking in foods and beverages that will supply you with enough water. Lack of water can result in dehydration and even mild dehydration can cause you to feel weak and listless . There are many health products built around water like the Vitalizer Plus.

So, what’s the correct amount of water to drink? We know that water is critical to healthy living , but needs vary by individual and are affected by many factors , that include your health, activity level and your location .  It’s an easy question lacking an easy answer . Overall , doctors will say 8 or 9 cups but if you consume sufficient fluid so that you rarely feel thirsty and produce around 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) or more of colorless or pale yellow urine every day, your fluid intake is probably adequate .

You may think to change your fluid intake based on how active you are, the climate you live in, your health status , and if you’re a mother-to-be or breast-feeding.  When you sweat , you will use a greater volume of water.  Forced air heat might also cause your skin to lose moisture during wintertime. Further, altitudes above 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) may cause increased urination and more rapid breathing , which expend more of your fluid reserves .
Fever, vomiting or diarrhea, quickly deplete your water reserves . When this happens , you should drink more water.  You can also check into Kangen Water, ionized water and hexagonal water designed to mimic the natural effect of water rapidly flowing over rocks.

 Women who are expecting or breast-feeding need to drink more fluids to stay hydrated . Nursing requires a high fluid intake . The Institute of Medicine recommends that pregnant women drink about 10 cups or 2.3 liters of fluids daily and women who breast-feed consume 3.1 liters (about 13 cups) of fluids a day. If you have been drinking distilled water, check out products like a Vitalizer Plus to put mineral content back into your fluids.

Don’t hold off until you’re thirsty to get a drink . By then you’re already a little dehydrated. And , as you age you are not as able to notice dehydration and feel thirsty . To ward off dehydration and make sure your body has the fluidsit needs,  make water your go-to drink . Try drinking one glass of water with each meal and one glass between every meal and you’re off to better hydration and as well , always hydrate with pure filtered water before, during and after exercise.
   

By forcing the muscles in your body to rapidly contract and expand a vibration plate can give you a really good workout.The flexing motion is involuntary which means a higher proportion of muscle fibre is affected.The accuracy of this vibration means the contractions and releases are equal and safer.Calories are burned at a rapid rate thanks to the process of muscle flexing.Through vibration exercise you can also improve bone density.

As well as increasing fitness, the subtlety of the vibrations make these vibration plate fitness machines a key element in rehabilitation therapy.The vibrations help to improve the strength of your muscles without the need for high impact or intensive exercise.Becuase they are so low impact they are suitable for all walks of life and all levels of fitness.This wide variety of benefits makes vibration plates popular with a vast audience, from professional sports people to novices.

With short workouts recommended, these machines benefit people who find long periods of activity difficult, such as overweight people, people with breathing trouble and people who find extensive weight training difficult.If you want fast weight loss and toning results you should combine your vibration plate exercise routine with a healthy diet and alternative cardio exercise.Do not be misled into thinking you can simply stand there and get in shape! You need to exercise whilst standing on the plate. Carry out traditional stretches, sit ups, press ups and more and the results will be impressive!

Healthy Weight Loss

If you are like many people, you no doubt have been on a number of diets or weight loss programs over the years. And if you are like many people you have not been successful at keeping the weight permanently off. Somehow it keeps coming back! However, some of the simple things we should be doing on a regular basis can help us maintain our desired weight. For example: walking. A simple activity such as walking each day can have tremendous results and it is a great way to achieve healthy weight loss.

Some of us may discover too late in life how important walking is. But then it is better late than never. I discovered the walking and weight loss connection while I was a student in college. Most freshman college students gain between twenty and thirty pounds in their first year at school. For the first time in many students’ lives, they have to make their own decisions about eating and exercise. Many students’ walking program consists of walking from the dormitory to the classroom and back.

When I started walking I wasn’t aware that one should have some sort of plan to follow. I was one of the students who had no real walking program. I didn’t make the connection between walking and weight loss right away. I wound up gaining twenty-five pounds in the first semester of college, but I didn’t realize that I needed to connect walking and weight loss until I tried dieting.

Sometimes we cannot see the trees because of the forest. It is right in front of us but we can’t see. Before I started a walking program in school, the idea of walking and weight loss being so closely tied together did not occur to me. Instead, I tried changing my diet. I ate salads at nearly every meal. I had no breakfast and I did not really have a whole meal until the evening. I probably only took in about nine hundred calories each day, but I did not see very good results. I had to think back to a time when I was fit to make the walking and weight loss connection.

I’m sure some of you know how it feels to be over-weight. It certainly is not the best feeling one can have. Our self esteem can be affected and more problems result. I was a heavy student in high school and I dieted a lot. One diet was very successful for me during the end of my high school career. I was involved in an after school program that I attended every day. Since I could not ride the bus home from school, I simply walked the two mile commute home five days a week. I did not consider this an actual walking program, but it really was. The only differences between my lifestyle in high school and in college were that I ate more and I walked almost every day.

Sometimes it takes awhile for us to make connections with the things we do. Sometimes we even fail to make any connections. However, once I made the walking and natural weight loss connection, the rest was easy. I just started a simple walking program that consisted of taking a relaxing walk at least three times each week. I did not really worry about dieting, but I made sure to eat breakfast and to eat small meals throughout the day. I also avoided eating after eight o’clock in the evening. Within a few weeks, I found myself proving the walking and weight loss connection. I lost the twenty five pounds. A simple walking program can be tremendously effective to help you lose weight. Of course, as with any program, you must stick with it. Now get out there and start walking!

Jim Byrne

TriPower Team

Lose Weight Fast

When we put on a few extra pounds and begin to realize that can become a serious health issue we all want to lose those extra pounds. And most of us want to lose weight fast. However, we have to realize that it takes some time to lose those pounds in a safe and healthy fashion. If we want to lose some weight and keep it off then changes have to be made in our lifestyles.

Too be successful at weight loss is more than simply eating less. It requires some changes, and for some people these changes can be life altering. It usually is a matter of eating and living differently. By making physical activity and healthy eating a part of your life, you can feel healthier, reduce your risk for chronic diseases and lose weight. Losing weight isn’t the key to happiness — happiness is the key to knowing how to lose weight. Losing weight is simple, and if done correctly it’s predictable. It’s all about having a caloric deficit at the end of each day, every day, until you reach your target weight.

I am sure you have heard of the epidemic with reference to weight problems. Some people are simply overweight while others are obese. Obesity refers specifically to an excess of body fat. It is possible to be overweight without being obese, as in the case of a body builder who has a substantial amount of muscle mass. Obesity is not a disease? A disease is something you can catch. Obesity is now considered a disease–not a moral failing. According to a 1995 report from the Institute of Medicine, obesity is a heterogeneous disease in which genetic, environmental, psychological, and other factors are involved.

We have the facts. Health professionals are constantly researching and conducting studies on how to best handle our weight. Studies have shown there are so many health risks associated with being overweight or obese. What we know now is that overweight people have an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and other illnesses. If you lose weight it reduces the risk. Overweight women have an increased risk, compared to average-weight women, of getting breast cancer after menopause. And being overweight can increase the risk of breast cancer coming back in women who have had the disease.

Some will disagree, but many feel that diets do not work when it comes to weight loss. Diets can be a starting point in your attempt to change your eating habits. The stress of not eating as much as you want makes your system more acid. Dieting won’t make you see huge hairy bats (unless, of course, you saw huge hairy bats before). Diets aren’t the way to go when it comes to being able to lose weight. That’s because they create temporary eating patterns — and, therefore, temporary results.

Jed Tooke


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Skype: genesischild


TriPower Team

It would be easy to believe that the global weight problem was just consigned to the adult population but that would be a lie with a frightening number of children who are just starting school having a weight problem. Eventually a decision to do something about the excess weight must be made and those that are serious about it will finally realize that you cannot employ short term methods. Losing weight should be viewed as a long term health benefit and the use of weight loss pills to help accelerate the process is not necessarily the best course of action.

These drugs usually work buy telling the brain it is no longer hungry and stimulating the metabolic rate to aid the shedding of calories. The problem arose when it was found after studies that one of the side effects from this type of drug was the increased risk of heart valve disease and of course it was quickly withdrawn from use. Not to be defeated though, manufacturers have introduced updated drugs, prescribed by doctors but the FDA approval process is slow.

These weight loss pills have become popular and you can almost guarantee that you will be aware of someone who has tried them with success. The idea that a simple drug can change everything without the need to change the diet or sacrificing anything is very tempting. As a consequence, drug companies spend millions of dollars in research on weight loss pills while consumers spend even more to buy the pills.

Weight loss pills can be purchased either over-the-counter or prescribed by a doctor but even with the advances in medical technology, these drugs can still cause a lot of health related problems which can be unpleasant such as diarrhea and vomiting. Other harmful side effects such as tightness in the chest and urinary tract problems and fatal such as a stroke and an overdose of the diet pills can cause tremors, confusion, hallucinations, shallow breathing, renal failure even heart attack and convulsions.

The best course of action before taking any type of pill is to check with your doctor as there are many factors that could contribute to any problems you experience but it does not stop even when you cease taking the pills. These effects can be equally unpleasant in the same way that weight control pills are, like irritability, vomiting, depression, fatigue and insomnia to name only a few of the reported conditions.

Despite all the bad publicity, weight loss pills do work but there is a better chance if they are used in conjunction with a low calorie diet and regular exercise, preferably using a properly worked out exercise regime. A low calorie diet would consist of meals that contain vitamins, minerals and fiber which are all essential for good health; the best source is fruit and vegetables.

Richard Mathiason
Skype ID: richforlife
505-861-1045

TriPower Team

In today's image conscious world many people have succeeded in sculpting their physiques to make them look healthy and desirable, however, this is not attained overnight but for some people, patience is not a virtue. Impatience is not a virtue and having the ideal body without the natural pain that goes with this means that it is not always appreciated. To beat the wait these impatient people employ the use of fast weight loss procedures which may not be everything they are meant to be.

Fast-track diets are one of these fast weight loss practices which may not be as inviting as they seem according to research. As the old saying goes the easier it comes, the easier it goes and this is especially relevant for fast weight loss programs.

The research shows that people that are on these special low calorie / carbohydrate diets become bored with them which is quite natural and end up going back to their old eating habits quite quickly. To make matters worse, often this fast weight loss is actually excess water and not excess fat that is being lost.

I am sure you can see the problem with this being that any water that is lost can be replaced which is obviously disheartening for anyone that thinks they have lost weight. Water loss on a large scale can also dehydrate the body and science tells that you can only lose on average two pounds of excess fat per week.

A recent addition to the weight loss product market place has been the fast weight loss soap which apparently emulsifies the body fat whilst it is being rubbed into the body during a bath and it only contains herbs and seaweed. So far the only results that have been seen from its use have been an improvement in the user's skin.

Sometimes it feels as if there is a new fast weight loss product every week and just to add to the list is a product that promises to speed up a person's metabolism and suppress the hunger desire all at the same time. More than this, the manufacturer also claims that helps with the body's self healing mechanism and reduces some pains but is sounds more like a fashion accessory.

Apparently the magnetism in the earrings helps to keep the body's own magnetic field synchronized and so the other benefits should be expected. To date, no evidence to support this has been submitted to any health or medical journals despite a number of press releases making these bold claims.

You can believe these claims if you want but inside you know that things that aren't worked for do not last. If you want a fast weight loss program that will work, you will need to find a well balanced diet that suits you, one you can stick to and weight loss will happen just as fast as you want it to.

Richard Mathiason
Skype ID: richforlife
505-861-1045

TriPowerTeam Home Based Business

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