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So Long, Muffin Top

shima — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:21:18 +0000

Are you noticing more ab flab with each passing year? An estimated 50 percent to 60 percent of the amount of fat in your midsection is said to be dictated by the genes you inherit. But how you live and changes that your body goes through as you age also play a major role. Hormonal fluctuations that can start in a woman’s mid- to late-30s, are often accompanied by an increase in waist size. Too much stress, too little sleep and eating too many calories can also contribute to belly bulge. Your level of activity also affects your shape—more active people are more likely to be leaner all over, including in their bellies.

But before you drop to the floor to perform what seems like the obvious antidote to expanding abs—crunches and other “core” exercises—realize that a bigger belly is caused from excess fat in the area, not weak muscles. So pummeling away at abdominal muscles won’t have the flattening effect you might think it will. What core exercises can do is strengthen your abs and surrounding muscles. Providing that these moves don’t stress your spine, too, a strong core provides spinal stability. And that core strength also helps you move more powerfully when you do cardio.

The Importance of Flexibility

When “Thin” is NOT “In”

shima — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:17:30 +0000

Weight Loss has become increasingly important as the many health risks of obesity continue to be revealed and made public knowledge. However, weight loss has developed a “dark side” that can be just as damagin as the obese condition that many of its enthusiats are trying to prevent.

In an often desperate desire to lose weight, people sometimes unconsciously end up putting their health at risk with unhealthy weight loss and dieting practices. Individuals have different reasons why they want to lose weight. Some may want want to look slim and sexy; others would like to get fit and healthy; still another group may simply be under the pressure of a spouse or loved one to lose the weight.

At the same time, the media has a big influence on the desire of some people to shed pounds. Magazines and television programs suggest that being slim, regardless of being healthy or not, is what is acceptable and considered “hot”. Evidently, a lot of young television personalities are suffering with their own eating disorders such as Bulimia (vomiting digested food) or Anorexia Nervosa (exercising relentlessly to lose weight).

Learn to Tailor an Eating Plan to Fit Your Personality

Can a plate help you lose weight?

shima — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:22:12 +0000

According to the Web site, the Diet Plate system is “the world’s first, original portion control method of weight management” – and with it, you’ll avoid all the guesswork of maintaining a healthy, balanced diet “whilst losing weight” (as you might have guessed by that “whilst,” the company is in England). The Diet Plate weight management system does this by providing you with “visual management of your daily intake of food.” In other words, the 11-inch plate and the accompanying Calibrated Breakfast Bowl are cluttered with visual clues (illustrations of food, tape measures, arrows, circles, etc.) that tell you how much you should eat of what. Diet Plates come in three “sizes” – male, female and child (this last has a wizard motif) – and are microwave and dishwasher safe.

My experience: When I first opened the box containing my Diet Plate and Breakfast Bowl (they’re a set), I thought they were adorable. Rimmed by a band of light blue (inside of which were affirming messages like “You can do it. Exercise daily. Diet with a friend.”), the plate was cleverly divvied up into different sections.

Fats That Make You Skinny

shima — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:03:52 +0000

There are two special fats that have been shown to really help people get skinny.

Coconut Oil:
Coconut oil is a saturated fat that actually provides great health benefits for the cardiovascular system and the fat burning machinery of the body. Most of the negative press associated with consuming saturated fats was based on information discovered in the 1950’s and is largely misunderstood.

Tropical cultures that consume high amounts of saturated fat as

coconut oil have very low instances of heart disease and artery disease. On the other hand, in the United States we consume very high amounts of hydrogenated fats and polyunsaturated fats like those in soybean, corn and vegetable oils. Subsequently, Americans have the highest rates of heart and artery disease in the world.

Stressing out the heart

Learn to Tailor an Eating Plan to Fit Your Personality

shima — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:39:55 +0000

To successfully maintain weight, you must balance the calories you consume with the energy you expend each day. Sounds simple, right? But how can you do this day after day for the rest of your life without feeling like you’re constantly on a diet? This is the situation I faced ten years ago when I lost weight.

Each person is different, especially when it comes to eating and exercise personalities. There is no single program that will work for everyone, so I developed a quiz that can help you learn which general type of plan is best suited for your personality and habits. Once you have identified your own personal style, you can find ways to tailor an eating plan to meet your needs.

How To Avoid Comfort Eating And Beat Food Cravings

Top 20 dieting myths and false beliefs for weight loss

shima — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:25:49 +0000

In recent years there has been a volley of new drugs and diet pills, some over the counter other by prescription. The first warning is clear: Never buy prescription drugs and weight loss pills that are prescription strength without a prescription and without your doctors approval. Compounds such as Ephedrine and many others have been taken off the counters due to very serious health risks, including severe heart attacks, nutrient depletion, vomiting, stroke, heart failure, dizziness and many more. Always get medical advice before taking diet pills. Especially prescription pills for obesity

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Snack your way to Weight Loss

shima — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:16:50 +0000

One of the best strategies for weight control is to control hunger. Don’t forget to plan for your snacks everyday. Healthy snacking is a great way to keep yourself satisfied and it helps you control your appetite at meals. If you allow yourself to get too hungry, you are bound to overeat.

Keep these simple tips in mind..