Top Ten Wieght Loss Tips

Attitude: In order to succeed with your weight loss goals it is important to go
into this program without thinking you are on a diet. What you need to do is
change your behaviour and habits. This does not mean that you need to ever feel
hungry or turn yourself into an Olympic athlete in order to achieve your weight
loss goal. If you fall off the wagon get back on, you haven’t lost the war.

Exercise: If you are more than 20 pounds overweight then you should start off
with moderate daily exercise e.g. walking or swimming to assist with your weight
loss. Always consult your doctor before embarking on any exercise regime.

If you are moderately overweight then a minimum of 40 minutes per day is
preferable to achieve weight loss. If aged over 40 then it helps to try and do 2
sessions per day e.g. aerobic workout in the morning and walking or cycling for
30 minutes or more in the evening. I found that my metabolism slowed down
considerably when I reached 40 so fitting in two sessions a day really helped my
weight loss efforts.

Getting Organized: This lifestyle change will take a certain amount of effort
and forward planning on your part. Think about what you do throughout the day
that you could change i.e. do you sit at your desk at lunchtime reading the
newspaper? Do you watch television for several hours in the evening? Could you
set your alarm for 30 minutes earlier in the morning? This extra time can be
used for exercise and the time needed to prepare your meals in advance if you
need to take them to work .

Make lists for shopping, don’t just hit the supermarket with a vague idea of
what you will need for your weight loss goal. Cook in bulk and freeze the rest
in small portions.

Things to Avoid: As a general rule stick to the outer aisles in the supermarket
where the fresh produce is displayed. Avoid the aisles with packaged and
processed foods. It goes without saying to avoid sugar and sugar related
products (try fruit instead).

If in doubt just cut out the white stuff, sugar, white bread, white rice,
potatoes etc. Dairy products can be very high in fat so try the reduced fat
variety. I personally find this tastes better than the no fat variety and is
more satisfying so you aren’t looking for more in another half an hour.

Alcohol is also best avoided as this is normally quite high in calories and can
lead to dehydration.

Quantities: Try and keep the quantities down to between 200-300 calories per
meal, slightly more for men or if you are very active.

Frequency: Eat these small meals 5 times a day, approximately every 3 hours. Do
not skip a meal and try not to eat after 7pm in the evening. The frequency of
meals will stop you from feeling hungry and ease you toward your weight loss
goal.

Dehydration: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, at least 8 glasses .
Don’t wait until you are thirsty as this means that you are dehydrated. This
will help to keep your energy levels up and also eliminate toxins which can make
you feel sluggish and tired.

Tricking your Metabolism: Eat 5 small meals of around 200-300 calories for 3
days then on the fourth day increase your calorie intake slightly for each meal
. This will stop your body going into starvation mode and lowering your
metabolism to suit the reduced intake.

Buddy: Why not get a friend or partner to join you on your new health and weight
loss regime. This makes exercise more fun and helps you stay on target.

Attitude: I repeat this step as it's key to the success of your program.
Continue to work towards a goal taking small steps if necessary. Many people
have done this, you can too.

By using these tips you should achieve gradual and healthy weight loss without
feeling deprived or hungry.


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Tricks To Lose Weight

Most folks I know start off the New Year by making resolutions
to lose weight and get in shape. often, this mission is often
easier said than done. Some last a little longer than others,
but for most, impetus starts to fizzle soon into the next
buffet engagement.

Have no fear: ten delightful tactics can empower you to
motivate your self to a better body. Whether you are looking to
lose a lot or just a few pounds or you want to exercise more to
tone your body, you can create an action plan that can help you
stay motivated.

Conviction: Conviction is the primal way for you to motivate
yourself to exercise more or to stick to a diet. Faith in
yourself is also known as self-efficacy and it means that once
you believe that you can do something, no matter how hard, you
do it. Those that have a lot of self-esteem believe that they
have the power to make changes in themselves. Those without
solid self-confidence will find that they will have a much more
difficult time sticking to any fitness plan and will not exert
much effort.

Support: A staunch support system of friends and family keeps
almost anyone motivated to reach their goals. When a person
starts a new fitness plan or diet program, many changes need to
happen. It is important to surround yourself with others that
can support you and understand your personal goals. Let those
around you know that you need them to support your new goal and
try to include them in your objectives.

Positive Mind-set: Your enthusiasm will soar if you keep a
positive attitude towards your new fitness goals. Think about
the positive aspects of a healthier lifestyle and exercise plan
and keep that in mind you may be tempted to skip a day at the
gym. When following any fitness plan, it is also important to
remember that you may have setbacks or you may not achieve your
goals as fast as you had hoped. Keeping your stance positive
even during the rough times will help you stay focused on your
goals.

Follow Through: You will find that you have an easier time
staying motivated when you make a plan and keep at it. Without
understanding each step you need to take to reach your goals,
it will be harder to focus on the destination. For example, if
you are trying to eat healthier, write down what foods you want
to eliminate and foods your want to add to your diet. As you
progress, compare your results with your plan and that will
help you stay the course.

Keep Organized: Keeping organized will keeps the motivation
burning to stay on the new fitness plan. If you plan on going
to the gym a few times a week, you can get everything you need
ready to go the night before. Have your shoes, gym clothes and
membership card by the door. Not only will this make it easier
for you find exactly what you need, but it will also serve as a
visual reminder of your goal. Keep your days planned out and
schedule time in for healthy cooking or burning the asphalt.

Forms of Motivation: Intrinsic and extrinsic are both types of
motivation. Understand what they mean and which one helps keep
you motivated. Those who are intrinsically motivated do not
need outside forces, such as rewards to stay focused. They have
the power from within to stay motivated. Other forces, such as
rewards or praise from others, motivate those who are motivated
extrinsically. Most people feel motivated both ways. Understand
what kind of motivation keeps you passionate.

Reward Yourself: Incentives can be a great motivator,
especially in a new fitness plan. Give yourself a small reward
when you meet each of your goals. This will help you get to
your final goal. You may choose to buy yourself a new shirt
when you lose ten pounds or maybe go see a movie. Whatever
appeals to you would stoke the flames of zeal.

Heroes: When you are trying to get a better body through a
fitness plan, look for a hero. That person does not have to be
famous, but anybody you look up to. Maybe it is someone you
know with zest for healthy living. Use that person to emulate
when your spirit wanes.

Knowledge is Power: As soon as you commit yourself to a new
fitness plan, arm yourself with piles of information. Compare
different diets and exercise plans. Learn the ins and outs of
each one and you can make confident informed decision.

Varied Pursuits: Another great way to stay motivated is by
diversifying activities. When you start to feel upset, you can
set it aside and do something you really love. It might even be
possible to include what you love doing to help you achieve your
fitness aims.


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Produce Aisle for a Healthy Weight Loss

Healthy weight loss is the safest and most effective
approach and in order to acquire it naturally, perhaps the
two most important factors are dieting and exercise.

Although dieting may be only half the program when it comes
to a safe weight loss regimen, the kind of diet is what
would make the whole process successful. Where can you find
it? Right there in the produce aisle.

Now friends before we go further, let's go over what a safe
weight loss is. It's about maintaining health while losing
weight, it is not about losing weight rapidly; this has
never worked and never will.

To acquire a loss of weight that will be effective and at
the same time healthy for the body, as mentioned earlier,
besides exercise, you need to choose the right substances
for food. The very best choices are quite simply our fruits
and vegetables.

There is a saying that is known to every culture which
goes:" you are what you eat..." What you eat plays arguably
the most important role on your overall health and fitness,
thus PROPER DIET should be the most important factor of any
and every health seeker.

It is well known that fruits and vegetables alone are the
substances that possess the abilities to not only provide
the necessary fuel needed for day to day activities, but
play important and vital roles in

1. Providing the alkaline reserves in the body for balancing
chemical metabolism within.
2. Cleansing the digestive and excretory tract as they act
as the much needed intestinal broom to sweep these 'pipes'
clean to function properly in their duties of nourishing and
cleansing the body.
3. Keeping the body fit, trim and in shape WITHOUT the
unwanted side effects of toxic and artificial substances
such as pills and supplements.

Moreover, is it a co-incidence that these are the very foods
divinely ordained as being the food for humans? Today
science has verified the accuracy of the Biblical accounts
of the dietetic habits of the first men on earth as recorded
in Genesis 1:29: "Every herb bearing seed…and every tree, in
which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed, to you it shall
be for meat."

No one is saying that diet alone will bring about desired
results in regards to weight loss. However, it goes without
saying that if one subsists on fruits and vegetables, when
properly consumed, it will greatly augment whatever exercise
one could and should be doing to lose weight.

As a matter of fact, I can go as far as to say you certainly
can't gain weight on fruit. Being proactive cleansers,
by nature they
would be more of detoxifiers first rather than body-builders
for a while when one consumes fruits in large, yet
reasonable quantities.

This explains why people lose a lot of weight on going on an
all raw-diet. (No one is saying you must go that far,
however, it should be food for thought.)

Nonetheless, if a safe weight loss is your goal, it goes
without saying that you want to linger more in the produce
section than in the snacks aisle or the candy section at the
cash-registers. So instead of reaching for some junk food,
grab an apple instead.

Our friend in the mirror will be glad you did.

Foras Aje is an independent health researcher and founder of
Bodyhealthsoul.com. For more information on healthy Weight
Loss
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About Ray Burton: Ray Burton is a motivational speaker, an ISSA-certified personal trainer, philanthropist, and author of the best selling weight loss book, "Fat To Fit - The Journey” Ray has written hundreds of articles and been featured in Rising Women,The Calgary Sun and Crosstrainer.ca. For info on Ray's book, visit the home page at: www.FatToFitBook.com.

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Your Body Is An Engine

Growing up around surface coal mining and machines with
engines, I learned a lot about how engines work and the basics
that they need. Now today learning about nutrition I find some
similarities. Stay with me here. It will make sense, I hope.
The needs of your body are similar to the needs of the engine
in your car. These needs are Fuel, Air, and Spark. By the way,
you must have realized by now that I am a very simple minded
person with a very simple mind. To simplify, this article I
will address just one of these needs. Fuel

Compare this: Your car engine needs fuel. So does your body.

The gasoline you put in your car has to be clean with no
pollutants. If it is contaminated you will experience symptoms.
Lack of power especially when needed like going up a hill, spit
sputter and backfiring, your engines way of saying ”Help!!” I
am not getting the nutrients I need and it may even stop
running all together. (Bad, very Bad if this is your body.) To
fix the symptoms, all that is needed (if you do this soon
enough) is to purge the engine of the impurities and make sure
that the new fuel is clean and proper.

Your body is no different, if what you eat is contaminated you
will experience the symptoms of being tired, no power, you can
also spit, sputter (vomit), and backfire (diarrhea). Again the
cure is as easy as giving the body the clean and proper foods
it needs. AHH, but now you may ask what are the proper foods.

Remember when you were taught that there were four basic food
groups? We were instructed to eat from all four-food groups to
get a balanced meal.

1. Dairy
2. Meat
3. Grain
4. Fruits and vegetables. Sounds easy EXCEPT

YOUR DIET CAN AND DOES CAUSE ILLNESS. SAY WHAT? TED

Have you ever suffered from one of the following? Indigestion,
heartburn, tiredness, headaches, mood swings, aching joints,
constipation, allergies, hypoglycemia, diabetes, high blood
pressure, yeast overgrowth, just to name a few.

The problem may not be just the foods you are eating, but what
Foods you are Mixing together that is causing a TOXIC CONDITION
in the body, especially in the digestive tract.

OH, now you have really done it. This is sounding too
confusing.

Learning about Nutrition is an in-depth study, but you can
learn the basic do’s and don’ts.

Here is one easy example, Fruits: The rule for fruit is to eat
it alone or leave it alone.

Don’t mix with other food groups.

I was taught very young that if you aren’t learning you are
dying. Is it worth the effort??

When you first get up in the morning, are you still tired? Look
in a full body mirror, look close, do you like what you see? Is
your life abundant and Healthy?


About The Author: Ted Salonica is just another average American
that is concerned about the health and well being of his
neighbors. Ted's faith compels him to get involved. Ted's
website is an example of Action to help others find an Abundant
Healthy Life. http://www.abundanthealthyliving.com Life is Good!

About Ray Burton: Ray Burton is a motivational speaker, an ISSA-certified personal trainer, philanthropist, and author of the best selling weight loss book, "Fat To Fit - The Journey” Ray has written hundreds of articles and been featured in Rising Women,The Calgary Sun and Crosstrainer.ca. For info on Ray's book, visit the home page at: www.FatToFitBook.com.

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Weight Stressing You Out?

I have been asked recently, what is my secret for my weight
loss.

I jokingly just say I quit eating. But I am serious. Who says
you must eat 3 meals every day?

Did GOD tell Adam he must eat 3 balanced meals a day? I have
also heard it said that to lose weight you must eat 3 meals a
day. Wow, who comes up with this stuff.

What I have found to be true in all my current research is
this. Most people who are over- weight; (and how many people do
you know that are not over weight, especially our children?) are
overweight because their body is suffering from mal-nutrition.
You may ask, how can someone 100lbs over their ideal body
weight be suffering from mal-nutrition?

Folks, as we have all heard it many times before, and this is
my opinion, there is nothing good in processed food. NaDa,
zero, zilch. The box it is in may contain as much nutrition.
**This is a Major clue ** If it won’t start to rot on the way
home from the store, DON’T Buy IT!!! You can put processed
foods out in your garage for days and most bugs won’t touch it.
HOW COME? I am serious; try it with margarine. Think about it!
And at best the whole food we do eat just has trace amounts of
the minerals and vitamins our body needs.

Folks, this is Common Sense. If the foods we eat are dead, our
body will just cry, and beg for more and more and more hoping
that it may get something nutritional. That’s why we are always
hungry. Think about this. How many times a day DO YOU put
something in your mouth. Most of us don’t eat three meals per
day. WE EAT all day long. The snack food companies are getting
rich! Read my short tip on High Fructose Corn Syrup and do some
research yourself.

GOD did not design our digestive system to have to process food
all day long. Wow, what a brainstorm, Tedro is on to something.
Have you ever heard of FASTING? Just Fast one day a week (drink
only water) and your body will rejoice.

Yes !! As I have said before, we must supplement our diet with
nutritional products preferably liquid (for absorption). Since
I have been training my body to accept the nutritional
supplements I am giving it, it has quit crying and begging for
food and I am literally not hungry most of the time. Wow! My
grocery bill has been cut in half; so can I afford the
nutritional products?

Check out some of the different sources for delicious liquid
whole food nutrition that I currently have on this site, join
the company, buy wholesale, tell your friends and I hope you
will be kind enough to use my name and ID numbers when you join
the companies. To start on your road to an Abundant Healthy
Living ACT today.

And of course I must add: As with any nutritional supplements,
these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. All products on this site are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The ingredients
in these products provide many of the nutrients that are often
missing in our food sources today.


About The Author: Ted Salonica is just another average American
who is concerned about the health and well being of his
neighbor. Ted's faith compels him to get involved. Ted's
website is an example of action to help others to have an
abundant healthy life. http://www.abundanthealthyliving.com
Life is Good!

About Ray Burton: Ray Burton is a motivational speaker, an ISSA-certified personal trainer, philanthropist, and author of the best selling weight loss book, "Fat To Fit - The Journey” Ray has written hundreds of articles and been featured in Rising Women,The Calgary Sun and Crosstrainer.ca. For info on Ray's book, visit the home page at: www.FatToFitBook.com.

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Disturbing New Study About Obesity And Weight

Study Shows Some Americans Would Choose Divorce, Depression and
Alcoholism Over Obesity

May 23, 2006 -- What would you be willing to sacrifice if it
ensured you would never be fat?

Would you give up a year of your life? Or 10 years?

Would you rather be divorced, unable to have children,
depressed, alcoholic?

A disturbing new study out of Yale University's Rudd Center for
Food Policy and Obesity found that nearly half -- 46 percent --
of 4,283 participants would rather give up a year of their life
than be obese. Fifteen percent were willing to give up 10 years.


In fact, a surprisingly large number of participants were
willing to make extreme sacrifices if they could be sure they
would never be obese.

These are hypothetical questions, of course, and the answers
are not set in stone. Obesity is a killer, so some participants
probably figured that they were going to die earlier anyway if
they were obese, but what surprised the researchers was the
number of people who were willing to make extreme sacrifices.

"The percentages of people willing to make extreme sacrifices
were much lower," said psychologist Marlene Schwartz, associate
director of the center and lead author in a report in the
journal Obesity. "But what struck me was given how big our
sample size was, there's still a significant number of people
who would give up a lot in order not to be obese."

More than 600 persons, for example, were willing to give up 10
years of their life. And, 342 said they would rather have a
learning-disabled child than an obese child.

The findings show the enormous stigma placed on being fat, and
that, Schwartz says, is one of the major reasons why some
people just can't take it off.

One part of the online study examined subconscious attitudes
toward obesity and found that across the board, regardless of
age or body weight of the participants, "individuals more
strongly associated fat people with bad and thin people with
good," the report said.

Fat people are seen as lazy and unwilling to try hard enough to
lose weight.

That, Schwartz says, is a big part of the problem. Even
overweight participants in the study thought poorly of
themselves, and once that level of self-condemnation is
reached, it becomes nearly impossible to lose weight.

"Children are constantly given the message, 'You're fat because
you're lazy,' " Schwartz said, 'and you're not trying hard
enough.' That child is going to internalize that message. And
once somebody believes that about themselves, it's going to get
harder rather than easier for them to do the hard work that it
takes to really fight obesity and be healthy."

It's not that all those fat people out there aren't trying.

"I think people do try, but it's extremely difficult to lose
weight and keep it off," she said.

Obesity, of course, can have many causes. Medical conditions,
genetics and lifestyle all play a part, but researchers contend
that in many cases the remedy may be beyond the victim's reach.

"Part of the problem is we view obesity as something that's
under the person's control, and we blame the individual for
having the problem," she said. "But I think people overestimate
how much control we have over our body's shape and weight.
Therefore when someone is fat, we immediately assume they don't
care enough to try to lose weight. They are to blame for being
overweight."

Of course, sometimes that's true, and sometimes it's not.

In our current environment, she notes, it's particularly
difficult to keep those extra pounds off. Junk food is
everywhere, urban sprawl forces us to drive instead of walk,
diets fail, and we get discouraged. So we settle down to watch
a ball game on television, surrounded by comfort food.

It's enough to make a body give up, and that, Schwartz says, is
exactly what is happening. That doesn't mean there's nothing
that can help. Lifestyle changes make a difference, she says,
and if people can take steps to become more physically active,
and more careful about what they eat, then some of those pounds
can probably come off.

First, she insists, we've got to change our attitudes about
obesity.

"For there to be a change, we have to stop blaming the
individual," Schwartz said. "We've been blaming people for a
long time and it's not working. So we need to do something
else, and what I would suggest is focus on the environment,
clean up the environment and make it so that every time you
turn around there's a healthy food option and it's hard to find
junk food. Change our environment so that it's easy to walk and
it's easy to get physical activity in your everyday life."

"I just don't think yelling more at people is going to get us
anywhere," she said.

Given prevailing attitudes about being overweight, though,
change is not likely to come quickly or easily.

The study, also by Lenny R. Vartanian and Kelly D. Brownell of
Yale and Brian A. Nosek of the University of Virginia, reveals
strong bias against people who are fat, and that occurs across
all ages and body shapes.

Of the 4,283 participants, 30 percent (1,285) said they would
rather be divorced than obese, 25 percent (1,070) said they
would rather be unable to have children, 15 percent (642) said
they would rather be severely depressed, and 14 percent (600)
said they would rather be alcoholic.

Most drew the line at some sacrifices, but 10 percent (428)
said they would rather have an anorexic child than an obese
child, and 8 percent (342) said they would rather have a
learning-disabled child than an obese child.

That level of stigmatism drives some toward depression, which
can lead to eating disorders, which only worsens the problem.

Copyright 2006 OurFamilysHealth.com


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Obesity In America Today

The Americans tend to lead a fast-paced lifestyle so
convenience foods and takeaways always seem like the best
option. Its not. Obesity in America has risen more than
anywhere else in the world but not only with adults, children
are also suffering the same fate! If obesity is not tackled
then all around the world will suffer, not just America.

Some people in America suffer obesity through medical problems
which is not fault of their own and cannot be helped but others
are just far to lazy and eat far to much. Americans are taking
the lead in obesity and no one seems to be doing anything about
it except the medical research teams and endocrinologists who
are trying to find ways to battle the bulge. With out the help
of professionals it will be very hard for any obese person to
loose weight, and they definitely need the support of their
friends and family.

In 2004, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) ranked obesity as the number one health threat facing
America and no one seems to be taking notice and doing anything
about it. Obesity not only impacts your medical health but can
also lead to lower self-esteem, and cause depression and
discomfort in social situations, and is significantly reducing
the quality of life among adults or children in American
communities. Obesity in America is a growing story and needs to
be tackled immediately.

Obesity is not a simple condition of eating too much. It is now
recognized that obesity is a serious, chronic disease although
eating to much does add to the discomfort and problem of
obesity. American eating habits are different to many places,
they are mainly carbohydrate eaters and that’s where the
problems lye. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index
(BMI) of 30 or higher. A BMI of 30, in most cases, means that
an individual is about 30 pounds over their ideal weight.
Calculating your BMI is the safest way to determine how
overweight you are as it calculates your height to weight ratio
to give you a very close estimate to what your weight should be.


Obesity in American is a serious and growing problem that is
almost out of hand and needs the American people to take a look
at each other and do something about it. If nothing is done then
obesity is just a time bomb lurking in Americas shadows waiting
to explode!


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Today's Obesity Research

Obesity increases a person’s risks for high blood pressure and
diabetes, as well as cancers of the breast, endometrium, colon,
kidney, and oesophagus. This is why world health officials are
putting more money into obesity research and making sure that
they get the information that they need to provide us with new
ways to battle the new worldwide epidemic that is evolving.
Obesity research is crucial in telling us what cause obesity
and how we can tackle it.

New medical research has shown us that obesity isn’t all down
to unhealthy living but it is also narrowed down to what our
DNA is made up like. Many people who have had members of their
family that have suffered from being overweight or obese will
be at a very high risk to suffer the same problems and
therefore need to take extra steps to help prevent that from
happening.

Although genetics play a part in obesity research has shown
that unhealthy living with bad diets and no exercise also plays
a major part when it comes to obesity. To burn fat we need to
burn more than we take in, if we do not exercise then we don’t
burn fat therefore inevitably we will end up overweight then
obese. Research helps us to know more about the complexities of
obesity. Yet, there is so much more for researchers to explore,
more time and investment needs to put be into obesity research
so we can find more conclusive solutions to battling obesity.

Obesity causes major health problems and researches have made
note that unless the situation is addressed we can be facing a
worldwide problem and breakdown due to obesity. It is a major
complication in terms of operations as many doctors and
consultants will not anaesthetize any one who is grossly
overweight as this is extremely unsafe. Therefore more
important medical problems can’t be solved or helped when
obesity is a problem.

Obesity research is crucial and extremely important when it
comes to obesity and its finding needs to have action taken,
there are far to many people grappling with the problem of
being overweight and loosing the struggle and turning obese.
Research finding should be made available in forms of books,
television adverts, leaflets and school topics, doing this we
will try to save the next generation from falling susceptible
to the world wide problem that is obesity!


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Weight Loss Success Formula

Follow these twelve simple tips to kickstart (or reinvigorate) your weight loss program.

1. Write down your weight loss goals. Make sure each goal is realistic, and that you have included a time line. Break down larger long-term goals into monthly or weekly goals so you can stay on track without feeling overwhelmed. It's important to commit these goals to paper, so write them down and display your goals where you will see them each day.

2. Each time you reach a goal, reward yourself with a treat. For best results, this treat shouldn't be any kind of food. Reward your new healthy lifestyle with a 30-minute massage, a new exercise video - anything that celebrates you and your success without sabotaging it.

3. Drink lots of water. Stay hydrated by drinking ½-ounce of pure (bottled or filtered) water for every pound of body weight. That means, if you weigh 150 pounds, you need to be drinking 75 ounces of water each day - or between 9 and 10 8-ounce glasses.

Drink a glass of water immediately upon waking. And, throughout the day, everytime you feel your energy levels start to dip, drink another glass. Pure bottled or filtered water can really give your mood a boost.

4. Eat a nutritious breakfast. Start your day off right with a nutritious meal, and include some form of protein. For maximum energy and concentration throughout the day, include complex carbohydrates, such as natural whole-grain cereal or bread, as well as a low-fat protein, such as skim milk, cottage cheese, or low-fat yogurt.

5. Get in the habit of exercising every day. Your daily exercise regimen doesn't have to be strenuous. It just needs to be consistent. And there are lots of ways to avoid boredom and to get excited by your daily exercise routine. Try walking or jogging outside instead of on the treadmill. Or listen to a motivational book-on-tape or mp3 as you work out.

6. Eat for health. Think about food in terms of "bang for your buck." Opt for nutrition-dense foods.

7. Eat for energy. Whenever you overeat, you rob your body of energy. Think of food as fuel. Keep an energy journal in which you log the way your body and mind respond to different food choices.

8. Help your mind and spirit to accept and welcome your new body image with behavior modification techniques. A subliminal or non-subliminal audiotape or CD, for example, can help you envision yourself as a fit, lean, healthy person who loves to exercise.

9. Subscribe to a healthy-living or fitness magazine. These magazines feature low-calorie, nutrient-rich recipes - as well as inspiring weight-loss success stories.

10. Stop eating after dinner.

11. Join a support group. This can be a group of family members or neighbors - all committed to improving their health - or a simple online weight loss community. Talking about our daily challenges and victories is highly motivating.

12. Track and record your weight loss efforts, in detail. You can do this on a hand-written chart, a simple computer spreadsheet, or in a journal or computer program designed for this purpose. Track your food intake, water intake, and exercise for the day. And make sure to weigh-in at the same time each week, so that you can track your weight loss results, too.

Jamie Jefferson is a frequent contributor to http://www.free-article-bank.com as well as http://www.BestSelfHelp.com, featuring recommendations for weight loss programs and behavior modification audiotapes and tools. Read a Weight Watchers review here:
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About Ray Burton: Ray Burton is a motivational speaker, an ISSA-certified personal trainer, philanthropist, and author of the best selling weight loss book, "Fat To Fit - The Journey” Ray has written hundreds of articles and been featured in Rising Women,The Calgary Sun and Crosstrainer.ca. For info on Ray's book, visit the home page at: www.FatToFitBook.com.

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Ten Steps I Give My Patients to Lose Weight

Why not start living a lifestyle that will do EVERYTHING for your mind AND body?

No pills, no frills, no counting calories; and being able to eat frequently.

Start eating and living this way and you will not only lose weight, but you will
reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, the
aging process, and you will become more healthy, fit and alert. You WILL lose
weight and be healthier and happier all at the same time!

Ten Steps. This is all you need! Sad isn’t it. But it is the truth.

1. WATER! Drink plenty of water; at least 64 oz/day. If you hate water like so
many of my patients do, “spice it up” with lime or lemon. You can buy the
squirt bottles of the lime or lemon juice at the grocery store. Hydrate those
cells, flush away the toxins, and give your stomach the feeling that it is full.
You will eat less as a result.

2. MOVE! Stay off of your butt as much as possible! You burn more calories
just standing than sitting. Stand and walk as much as you can. Walk, walk,
walk!

3. GRAZE! Eat more often. Keep your “good” snacks at your disposal during the
day. We were NOT meant to eat two to three large meals a day.

4. Eat primarily a plant-based diet with plenty of “colorful” fruits and
vegetables. Eat at least “a handful” of nuts/day. Try to eliminate or greatly
cut down on dairy and substitute soy or rice milk.

5. AVOID fried foods, breads, cakes, bagels, cookies, muffins, and other “simple
carbs” except for a special occasion like a birthday or special social
gathering.

6. Eat cold water fish (salmon, tuna, halibut) at least 2-3 times/week and use
the fish, beans, and lentils as your main protein source.

7. Eat LEAN cuts of meat (red meats SPARINGLY—not more than a couple of
times/week).

8. Eliminate soda pop; YES, even DIET soda!

9. Eat a bedtime snack if you need, but stick to one of the recommended snacks
like fruit, nuts, carrots, berries, or low fat popcorn.

10. Eliminate or greatly cut down on your caffeine intake. Another problem in
our society is SLEEPING difficulties; many of which could be eliminated if we
eliminated this drug!

WHAT I DO. My patients commonly ask me what I do with regards to diet &
exercise. Well, here it is.

Here is a “typical day”. I get up and walk my dog every morning 20-30 minutes.
I do a 15 minute workout on my Total Gym in my garage at least 2-3 times/week to
work my upper body. My breakfast consists of a bowl of cereal or oatmeal with
some fruit like a banana, peaches, blueberries, grapes, or strawberries. I keep
healthy snacks at my desk at work at all times or in the refrigerator if they
need to be kept cold. I get hungry at various times during the day and THE BEST
thing that curbs my appetite is mixed nuts that I keep in my drawer. A handful
of them completely takes care of the cravings and is good for you with low
calories, plenty of fiber, and healthy omega 3 fatty acids. Two items that I
keep in the refrigerator are small carrots (the small little washed ones in a
bag), and apples. I have water at my desk at all times. I am a physician and
am on my feet a lot going from room to room seeing patients, but I also try to
take a 10-15 minute walk at lunch as we!
ll. When I get home, I do a few chores around the house and eat a sensible
dinner MOST of the time like grilled chicken or salmon with a salad. I DO like
to dine out and do splurge at times with a good steak or perhaps a chimichanga
from one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I very RARELY have dessert unless
it is at an important family or social function and it perhaps would offend the
host if I didn’t at least try it.

There you have it. I hope you have found this helpful and can use this
information to start living a healthier life today!


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About Ray Burton: Ray Burton is a motivational speaker, an ISSA-certified personal trainer, philanthropist, and author of the best selling weight loss book, "Fat To Fit - The Journey” Ray has written hundreds of articles and been featured in Rising Women,The Calgary Sun and Crosstrainer.ca. For info on Ray's book, visit the home page at: www.FatToFitBook.com.

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Childhood Obesity – Helping Your Child

A child that suffers from overweight or obesity is one that
should regarded as having a temporary disease, the obesity
condition is dangerous for the child heath and has effect on
his social life, self esteem and confidence. When you decide
that you want to fight, and beat childhood obesity you should
think carefully or a plan and a tactic you will use to fight
this condition.

The three major keys in losing weight and having a successful
diet plan are regular physical activity, performed on a set
schedule and without exception the physical activity will
encourage the child to get better and hopefully cause him or
her to focus on activity rather than on food or the discomforts
of the diet.

The next key to fighting childhood obesity is naturally a diet,
making a diet plan should be done after advising with a diet
professional that has all the tools and information about your
child and his or her needs. making a realistic plan that will
take a long time to complete you will gradually adapt new
eating habits, showing the child that there are different kinds
of foods and that making the child conscience of the things they
eat and their effect on weight and the body. Increasing the
awareness to the effect of different foods is a very important
thing since it clearly identifies the cause and effect
relationship to the child.

The last key for beating childhood obesity is as important and
as natural as the first two, it is slowly and gradually
changing the behavior of the child, and sometimes of the whole
family, the new behavior patterns can be treated as rules
first, make sure you explain why it is not good to eat candies,
and more impotently you should make sure that your child knows
that from time to time he or she are allowed to make an
exception and have a candy, do not delete and block sweets from
their lives completely since this usually has the opposite
effect on kids.

The behavior change is a major one and if effects all the rest
of the keys mentioned here, you should try and set rules in the
beginning, if you can have a family meeting and set those rules
it will be beneficial for everyone, making the children feel
that they are setting these rules, you should encourage your
kids to set rules and live by them, when you first start you
can also join their activities to show them they are not alone,
and from time to time you could explain how important it is to
follow the rules and the benefits that are waiting in the end
of the road.

A technique I have heard about some time ago uses imagination
and positive thinking to encourage obese children to maintain a
diet and physical activity routine. The parents have a weekly
talk with the child and they go over all the last week events,
good and bad, trying to explain what happened and why, not
forgetting to compliment the child on his or her achievements.
Once the events have been reviewed and points made clear the
parent and the child close their eyes and imagine how it would
be like in a month or two ahead, with more weight loss and
better fitness and daily routine, talk about all the benefits
of losing weight, like nicer clothes, better feeling, more
energy, social admiration and so on, just make sure that the
goals are realistic and can be achieved in a month or two of
hard work, when your child achieves this you should mention the
talk to him or her and demonstrate how belief and will power has
real effect on life.


About The Author: John Furnem specializes in work psychology
and Stress disorders, he has written articles and held
workshops/seminars on the effect of stress on children and
adults . John writes articles at
http://childhoodobesity.zupatips.com

About Ray Burton: Ray Burton is a motivational speaker, an ISSA-certified personal trainer, philanthropist, and author of the best selling weight loss book, "Fat To Fit - The Journey” Ray has written hundreds of articles and been featured in Rising Women,The Calgary Sun and Crosstrainer.ca. For info on Ray's book, visit the home page at: www.FatToFitBook.com.

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The best way to lose weight

Lets start off by making sure that when you say “What is the best way to lose weight?” That what you really mean is to lose that weight safely and to keep it off for life. If that is what you mean, then lets cut through some common misconceptions and show you the best way to lose weight without the fluff and confusion.

There is no single best way to achieve weight loss; it is always a combined effort using a couple different systems of the body. This means that in order to lose your weight fast but to do it safely we have to eat right, do some aerobic exercise as well as resistance training. From years of personal training I can tell you with certainty that if one of these three components is missing, your weight loss will be slow to non-existent.

Now I have seen people lose weight fast with only extreme dieting, however this weight comes back quickly and usually with a few extra pounds to make for a comfortable stay. Not only is this not the best way or even the fastest way for weight loss but also it is very unsafe. The systems of the body do like to lose weight in this fashion and will rebel.

So how does one go about losing weight as quick as possible using the mentioned methods? Lets talk about eating right for weight loss first. Right eating includes 4-6 small meals a day. Each of these meals should contain some of all the macronutrients. This means fat, carbohydrates as well as protein. Divide these meals evenly through the day, say every three to four hours.

Another of the best things you can do to lose weight quickly is incorporate aerobic exercise into your schedule. This means any activity that gets you breathing harder than normal and for a duration of 30 minutes to an hour. You should do this at least 4 times a week along with the next component of our “best way to lose weight” system.

Now remember, this is a system, not a best way, lose weight fast gimmick. So along with your aerobic exercise like walking or jogging you are going to do some resistance training. This does not have to be complicated. A weight loss workout program only has to put a little more stress than usual on your muscles to be effective. This could be as simple as this.

Bodyweight Squats
Pushups on your knees
Sit-ups or crunches
Calf Raises on some stairs

Do all of these in a row until you cant do another one and then repeat the whole weight loss circuit two more times. This should be done every time you do your cardio for the first couple of weeks to get the ball rolling and to get rid of the stomach rolls….

You can see that in fact, the best way to lose weight and keep it off for life, is more like a way of living. It really isn’t that big of a deal though. The ideas presented above will hardly impede your regular schedule. Sure, you may miss one hour long TV show, but the results and way you feel will more than make up for a missed episode of “So You Think You Can Dance”.

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About Ray Burton: Ray Burton is a motivational speaker, an ISSA-certified personal trainer, philanthropist, and author of the best selling weight loss book, "Fat To Fit - The Journey” Ray has written hundreds of articles and been featured in Rising Women,The Calgary Sun and Crosstrainer.ca. For info on Ray's book, visit the home page at: www.FatToFitBook.com.

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Dancing For Weight Loss

If you love Latin rhythms and want to lose weight keep
reading. No longer do you have to spend your money going to
the gym. By following my simple weight losing tips while
listening to Merengue Latin grooves, you’ll be able to shed
pounds effortlessly. Many people like to listen to music
when they work out but a small percentage of people around
the world know about my little Latin-dance work out
strategy.

You can dance at your own pace because it doesn’t matter if
you are an expert or a professional salsa dancer, you just
need to follow the rhythms, listen the drums, and listen to
amazing Latin beats.

Tip number #1: Make a commitment to pop in a Merengue or
Salsa CD or download some Merengue or Salsa music online
that will make you start dancing while breaking a sweat.

Tip number #2: Take 2-3 Merengue or Salsa dancing classes.
You cav take a basic Latin dance class or intermediate to
advance level class based on your experience.

This will eventually improve your Latin dancing skills and
dedication and will make you look like a professional. These
moves also help strengthen your abdominal muscles which can
help keep fat flab off your tummy.

Tip number #3: Make a commitment to dance at least 60
minutes a day before work, after work or on your lunch
break. Don’t forget; if you are a female, shake your hips.
If you are a male; shake your chest. The first 30 minutes
should not be interrupted, stay active and in constant
motion for the full 30 minutes because this is when you
start burning fat and calories.

Tip number #4: If you don’t want to take the time and money
for classes, begin with the simple 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 steps
starting with a right step in front and left step back and
fourth while counting 1,2,3,4,5,6,7. This will help you
dance the weight away.

Tip number #5: Keep your stomach and back straight for
better stability, as it is very important to maintain your
center of gravity when changing direction. Good balance will
allow you to be in the correct position to hit the next
dance step.

Dancing to Latin tropical rhythms like Salsa and Meringue
this summer will get you in shape in no time. By increasing
your power with the following Latin grooves exercise, you
can improve your overall fitness goals in less than a month.

RESOURCE BOX: Vicky Shell is an expert in Latin culture and
Latin music. Vicky has also released three albums dedicated
to traditional Latin grooves and Salsa. If you are looking
for some fun Latin music to dance to this summer while
shedding pounds, visit
http://www.thelatinqueenofmusic.com/weight.html and download
two free tracks!

About Ray Burton: Ray Burton is a motivational speaker, an ISSA-certified personal trainer, philanthropist, and author of the best selling weight loss book, "Fat To Fit - The Journey” Ray has written hundreds of articles and been featured in Rising Women,The Calgary Sun and Crosstrainer.ca. For info on Ray's book, visit the home page at: www.FatToFitBook.com.

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Relacore Weight Loss Pills

Studies have shown that there is a link between anxiety
and belly fat. Our bodies react to stress by releasing
Cortisol, a hormone present in bodies.

The results of these studies have led to the development
of products that will lower the stress level and help
shed the belly fat. Relacore is just that product. It
is a revolutionary product that is powerful enough to
relieve stress, but its does not cause drowsiness.
Relacore is specially designed to alleviate the stress
that causes belly fat, and Relacore increases your
energy level. Cortisol is the bodies stress hormone,
it is needed for vital body functions including
blood pressure, and glucose metabolism. However,
if Cortisol levels are too high, it can affect
mental alertness, slow down thyroid function,
and increase insulin imbalances leading to extremely
serious disorders even hospitalization.

Taking Relacore everyday will lower stress levels,
but this will not automatically get rid of the belly
fat. Relacore works in conjunction with a proper diet
and exercise routing. This will allow you to lose
weight more quickly. You cannot take Relacore and
eat a greasy burger and expect to lose the belly.

As with any weight loss program, you must make lifestyle
changes and make dietary changes in order to sustain
weight loss. Relacores unique list of ingredients include
Ascorbic Acid, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Nicotinamide,
Pyridoxine, Cobalamin, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium,
Magnesium and Pyridoxine. What makes Relacore different,
is that there is also a list of herbs and botanical
ingredients including Magnolia SE, Passion Flower SE,
Scutellaria SE, Niacinamide, DHEA, Panax Ginseng Pinella
Poria, Jujuba, Perilla Phosphotidylserine. The herbal
ingredients in Relacore are grown around the world.

The herbs and botanicals are what lower the stress levels
in your body. When you are relaxed, stress levels go down
and belly fat does not form as fast. In part, because you
are more likely to binge eat when your stress level is
high. You tend to eat junk food and comfort foods. Junk
food and comfort food are usually high in fat and calories.

Relacores special formula is made to Reduce Stress Reduce
Mild Anxiety Improve Mood and Fight Fatigue in the middle
of the afternoon. Relacore Increases Energy levels and
Decreases Stress, Allowing you to do more of the things
you like. When your stress levels are down, you are more
likely to make good food choices that are healthier for
your body.

If you are interested in Relacore, visit their website
to read testimonials from actual people that have used
the product. You can also find information by doing a
google search. There are thousands of links on the
internet that have information regarding Relacore,
it is hard not to find the information you need.
Losing weight is tough enough. Arming yourself with
knowledge will only assist you in the weight loss battle.

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About Ray Burton: Ray Burton is a motivational speaker, an ISSA-certified personal trainer, philanthropist, and author of the best selling weight loss book, "Fat To Fit - The Journey” Ray has written hundreds of articles and been featured in Rising Women,The Calgary Sun and Crosstrainer.ca. For info on Ray's book, visit the home page at: www.FatToFitBook.com.

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