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There are always going to be certain foods that will essentially end your diet, or make you feel more hungry after you eat them - leading to diet failure. These are called "appetite stimulating foods". These foods that include any food that has been stripped of the essential fiber that your body is crying out for. These foods turn to sugar quickly in the body and are more than likely loaded with sugar, starch, and fat.

Most people think they can eat these foods "once in a while" but for most of us, if we eat just one we'll get that craving back for them. Only the very dedicated and the very committed can eat just a small amount of this food and then go back to your diet. That doesn't mean that you have to give them up forever - if you can eat just one every once in a while then go for it and splurge. But, if you can't just eat one, then you shouldn't be eating any!!

Here are some of the most popular foods that can sabotage your diet:

• White bread
• White pasta
• White potatoes
• Pastries
• Doughnuts
• Cookies
• Cakes, pies, and other sugary baked goods
• Candy and candy bars
• Potato chips and other packaged and fried snacks
  

The more fiber is removed from these foods, the harder and more rapidly they hit your bloodstream. The sugar and refined starch they contain causes your blood sugar to soar sky high. In response to that sugar surge, your body churns out insulin, so much that it drives your blood sugar below where it was before you ate anything. When blood sugar is that low, you feel tired and hungry, and in need of another quick pickup.

These ups and downs, coupled with the wrong food choices, can wreak havoc on your attempts to manage your weight. When a food contains both fat and sugar, as many of the foods listed above do, it can be downright addictive since many of us crave the taste of fat and sugar. Make a habit of reaching for natural, wholesome, high-fiber foods and snacks instead. These whole foods are digested more slowly, causing fewer spikes in your blood sugar.

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Making A Pledge

As everyone probably agrees, Oprah is the queen of weight loss. She has done it every way possible and has finally found the key to weight loss success. How did she get started though you might ask? Well, it was with a simple pledge. A pledge to lose weight, a pledge to put herself first, and a pledge to stay true to her weight loss program. It sounds so simple really.

When you first start a diet you probably are already making a commitment, but when you write it down on paper, and sign it, it actually becomes more official to you. Like most people, you want those changes to be permanent and the only way to do that is to recognize the adversity you'll face on this journey. When you acknowledge the difficult times and your intentions on facing these times you are already one step ahead.

Below is a pledge that you can write out on some of your most beautiful stationary and sign, as you would any other binding contract.


I, ______________________ , commit to starting my weight loss program on ___________ (date). I believe that I can accept and complete my challenge to the best of my ability.

I realize this is work and accept the self-care price I must pay to achieve my mental and physical transformation.

I commit to keeping a daily journal that tracks my progress and forgives my slip ups.

I will practice these 10 principles to help myself stay the course.

I will expect and adapt to adversity and see tough times as learning opportunities.

I will strive to take action and not to ruminate, bitch, moan, or whine.

I will be self-assertive and fight for the right to take care of myself.

I will acknowledge and reward myself for my achievements along the way.

You will do battle with your inner demons that try to pull you back into your familiar, self-destructive ways. But in the end, you'll win. Every time you embrace this challenge, you're one step closer to the best person you can be.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Fiber, Fiber, Fiber

We talk a great deal about fiber, because it is just so important to any weight loss program. It gives you a satisfied feeling, a fuller feeling, a feeling that you don't want to eat anymore. Isn't that what weight loss is about? There are proven studies that show that the more fiber you eat, the less you tend to way.

Fiber moves through your digestive system more slowly than highly processed foods, which incidentally probably have more calories and fat grams. Because it moves so slow you feel fuller faster and stay satisfied longer than heavier, fat heavy foods. Most of us don't even come close to the recommended 25 grams per day which in the long term would cut probably close to 200 calories per day from what you normally eat.

Here are some sure fiber choices, some surprises you may not know about, and some definite scams. These are what you can eat because you enjoy, but they don't contain nearly as much fiber as you were led to believe.


Sure things:

Black beans: 15 grams per cup
Cooked broccoli: 5 grams per cup
Cooked oatmeal: 4 grams per cup
Chickpeas: 10.6 grams per cup Dried plums: 12.4 grams per cup

Surprises: who knew they’re so fiber-packed?

Large Asian pear: 10 grams per pear, about double a regular pear
Frozen green peas: 8.8 grams per cup
Canned pumpkin: 7 grams per cup
Avocado: 11.6 grams per avocado
Artichoke: 9 grams per cup

Scams:

Summer squash: 2.5 grams per cup
Watermelon: 0.6 grams per cup Soft raisin granola bar: 1.2 grams per bar
Brown rice cake: 0.4 grams per cake Romaine lettuce: 1 gram per cup

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International Healthy Foods

Thanks to growing interest in international cuisines, it’s never been easier to locate the ingredients you need to prepare foods of other cultures in your own kitchen. Not only are they easy, but they have great health benefits as well. They are easy to add to any meal and most can be found in your local grocery store.

Spain: Olive Oil
Antioxidant-rich olive oil protects against heart disease.

Japan: Soy
Protein-packed soy is linked to the prevention of cancer and osteoporosis.

Greece: Yogurt
Among yogurt's benefits: enhanced immunity, improved lactose intolerance, and stronger bones.

India: Lentils
Lentils give you protein, cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber, and lots of iron.

Korea: Kimchi
Loaded with key vitamins, kimchi contains healthy bacteria that aids digestion

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Recipe Of The Day

Here is wonderful soup for the last cold days before the wonderful warm air of summer is upon us. This is perfect for your heart and your weight.

Zesty Minestrone

1/2 c onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
20 ozs chicken or vegetable broth
1 1/2 c water
6 ozs tomato paste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper
15 ozs mixed vegetables, canned and drained
1/2 c elbow macaroni, uncooked

1. Put onions and garlic in a medium pot and cook until tender.
2. Add broth, water, tomato paste, seasoning, and black pepper to the onions and garlic. Stir and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook for ten minutes.
4. Add mixed vegetables and macaroni. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and cook ten minutes, or until macaroni is done.

6 servings; (With chicken broth) 99 Calories, 2g Fat, 4g Protein, 18g Carbohydrate, 1mg Cholesterol, 1060mg Sodium

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Top 5 Superfoods For Women

There is never a wrong time to add these 5 superfoods to your diet. Not only do they have the ability to help you with your weight loss, they each have their own benefits for a long lasting life.

1. Cranberries - Many women have problems with urinary tract infections throughout their life. Well, you may know that cranberry juice helps when you actually have the UTI but to prevent it you should drink at least 10 ounces per day. Not only will you prevent uncomfortable UTI's, it also helps to fight off colds, stomach bugs, gum disease, and lately it has been shown to help fight off certain types of cancer. You can add it to a smoothie if you don't like the taste or add actual berries into your cereal or low-fat muffin mix.

2. Walnuts - Nuts are good for protein but walnus add the extra benefit of being rich in omega-3s and increases your good cholesterol. It may even help with depression and reduce the risk of both Parkinson Disease, and Alzheimer's Disease. You can put them on your salad or add to your pesto.

3. Beans - They are wonderful to help prevent heart disease and reduce the risk of colon cancer. Beans are packed with magnesium, potassium, folate, and fiber which is so important when losing weight.

4. Fish - Eating seafood rich in omega-3s can reduce the risk of heart disease and is key to weight loss because of the protein and low calories if it is broiled or baked. Do not fry the fish or use batter to enjoy the maximum benefits. Albacore tuna should be limited to 6oz per week.

5. Tomatoes - Both raw and cooked tomatoes are loaded with antioxidants that help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer and it can also help to lower your blood pressure and bad cholesterol.

It is very easy to add any of these 5 foods to your daily meals, and not only can it help in your weight loss but as you can see, they really can add years to your life.

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Monday, March 26, 2007 A low-fat daily recipe

NUTTY APPLE COOKIES

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup apple juice
2-1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1 medium tart apple, peeled, cored, and shredded
3/4 cup raisins
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 Tbsp. water
1-3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Skim milk
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Beat shortening and 1 1/4 cups brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.
3. Add egg and beat 1 minute. Add apple juice and beat at low speed until blended.
4. In another bowl stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
5. Add egg mixture to the flour mixture, beating at low speed until combined. Fold in apple and raisins.
6. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheet.
8. Remove to wire racks and cool.
9. Heat margarine, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and water over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Stir in sifted powdered sugar. If frosting begins to harden, stir in small amount of milk to make of spreading consistency.
12. Spread cookies with Caramel Frosting and sprinkle with walnuts.

Makes about 72. Per serving: 63 calories, 2 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 32 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein, 1% calcium, .5 diabetic exchange starch, .5 diabetic exchange fat.

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5 Small Changes You Can Make Today

If you are slow to get started with losing weight then there are some small changes you can make today to make a huge difference in your weight. You don't have to go full force when you first decide to lose weight. There is nothing wrong with making just a few changes for now and then as you see the weight coming off you will most likely feel more motivation to make more changes.

1. Get rid of the juice - Although juice is more nutritious than soda, it still has the same amount of calories and sugar. Eat your fruit instead of drinking it.

2. Omit the oil - Yes, Olive Oil is healthier for you than other oils but it doesn't mean that you should go crazy with it. Instead of dumping it on your salad in large quantities you can use 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix it with 1/4 cup of balsalmic vinegar for a bit of a sweeter taste with healthier results. It will save you 240 calories by using only 2 tablespoons as opposed to 4.

3. Skip the mayo - Every tablespoon of mayo has 110 calories. If you look at how mnay tablespoons you actually put on your sandwich you can elimate probably 220 to 330 just by using the low-calorie mayo or instead of mayo, use mustard which is lower in calories. Better yet - skip it all together!

4. Boost your fiber - Eat raw, crunchy veggies for a healthy snack instead of junk food. Veggies and beans have less than 40 calories for a cup full and are high in fiber and are very filling!

5. Lose the fried food - Fried chicken can be almost 150 calories more than a nice piece of broiled chicken. Skinless chicken gives you more of a chance of eating the meat, which means more protein, then fried chicken because not only is less healthy for you, it also fills you up more.

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The 5 Myth's of Weight Loss

MYTH 1 - The healthiest way to find out if you are losing weight is to weight yourself on a scale

FACT - The healthiest way to gauge your progress is to make sure you are increasing your strength levels and endurance through the length and level of the exercise routine you are doing. Another way is to simply look in the mirror and wear clothes. People put too much emphasis on the scale and not enough emphasis on how their clothes are fitting and how they are feeling

MYTH 2 - It is more beneficial to work out 2 to 3 hours a day instead of just one.

FACT - Long workouts can be counterproductive. More than one hour of intense exercise can actually increase cortisol levels which can assist in destroying muscles. The body is designed for quick but intense workouts so anything more than 45 minutes of weight training, and 40 minutes of cardio will counteract what you may have already done. Not that you won't lose weight, but after a certain point everything you are doing no longer has any effect on your body.

MYTH 3 - Women will look like bodybuilders if they weight train

FACT - A woman has only 1/3 of the testosterone that a man does so it is physically impossible to look like a man. The women who are body builders look big because they may take steroids or growth hormones. At first you may look a little bigger when you weight train because you are carrying excess fat below the muscles, but eventually when you lose the weight you will see only lean and defined muscles, not bodybuilder type muscles.

MYTH 4 - You must work out 7 days a week to see results

FACT - The amount of days you work out does not constitute a higher level of fitness. Consistency and the intensity of your workout is more important than how many days you do it. The more you workout the less energetic you feel about it because you are tired and don't feel like putting forth more effort. It is better to work out 3 or 4 days at a higher intensity.

MYTH 5 - To get flat abs or midsection you must perform a lot of abdominal exercises often

FACT - To get a flat stomach or a "six-pack" your body fat levels must be reduced. This is achieved through lower calories and fat combined with exercise. For most people having visible abdominal muscles is almost impossible because of genetics. If you gain only 2 or 3 pounds, even in water weight, they will probably disappear so it is best to get it as flat as you can but doing ab exercises everyday for an hour will not get them that way unless you are losing weight as well.

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Exercise Your Body and Your Mind

Losing weight isn't just about exercising your body, it is also about exercising your mind. If you are in the right mind-set when you are going through your weight loss journey then you have a better chance of not only getting the weight off, but keeping it off. Here are three activities that combine more than one type of exercise to strengthen your body and muscles, and they are relaxing and refreshing. They have very different techniques but they all emphasize the body and mind connection towards losing weight and improving your health, flexibility, strength, and balance.

Yoga - Yoga uses a system of breathing and postures (poses) that can be as gentle or as vigorous as you choose. People of all ages and weights can use Yoga as a way to build muscle that will eventually help to burn calories. The gentle breathing exercises combined with slow movements really help you to relax and become one with your body.

Pilates - This is a low-impact exercise that is designed to build your core muscles which are your lower back, hips, abdomen, and buttocks. It also improves flexibility and posture. They are controlled stretches focusing on each muscle group in a way that uses both your mind and the muscles.

Tai Chi - An ancient form of martial arts, it involves gentle, circular movements that is combined with deep breathing to put you in a meditative state while working all your muscles. The poses are performed gracefully and slowly so that you aren't forcing the workout, it just starts to come naturally. It builds your muscles as well as reduces the stresses that can stop you from losing weight.

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Sunday, March 25, 2007 A Summer Fruit Salad

With summer fast approaching, you need to get your health and body in shape. With all the barbecue food coming about you need to bring something to the picnic that can be healthy as well as delicious. Here is a perfect summer fruit salad that even the die hard hamburger and steak guy will love. It is refreshing, delicious, and mouth watering.

WATERMELON SURPRISE

6 cups watermelon; cubed, seeded, peeled
1/2 small red onion; cut in thin half moon slices
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2-3 tablespoons mint leaves; chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Chill melon before preparing, especially if it is very ripe. Combine all ingredients gently.

Yield: 6 servings
Per Serving: Calories 57; Fat 0.7 gm; Saturated Fat 0.1 gm; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 4 mg; Carbohydrate 13 gm; Dietary fiber 1 gm; Sugars 15 gm; Protein 1 gm; Vitamin A 60 RE; Vitamin C 16 mg; Calcium 18 mg; Iron 0.5 mg.

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Common Exercise Mistakes

There is no question that exercise is great for your body and your mind. It helps you to lose weight and tone up so that you can get rid of the flab that constantly plagues some people. There are mistakes that can be made while exercising that is taking away from your routine. It can cause injury to your body as well as hinder your weight loss progress. If you are going to exercise then you might as well make the most of it, so that you can see maximum results.

Here are some of the most common mistakes that people make when they exercise:

• Starting a fitness program without knowing what you need to do or what exercises you actually should do. You should research what exercises will work best for the part of the body you want to tone and strengthen.
• Concentrating on one area too much. It can ruin your posture, injure your spine, or cause your body to be misshapen.
• Using poor form. It can not only cause immediate injury or damage to your body but in the long run it can cause serious pain that will last a lifetime.
• Doing back strengthening exercises over a certain age. Specifically if you are over the age of 55 you should not be doing back strengthening exercises because as you age you develop a smaller space between the vertebrae in your back. Doing these exercises could pinch the nerve and cause long lasting, and painful exercise.
• Twisting too much during exercise to your obliques. Twisting too much or the wrong way can pull muscles and cause injury.
• Focusing on quantity, not quality. People often do this because they think that they more they do the better off they are, but it is all in the way you do it, not how many. The more quality, the quicker your body will tone up.
• Holding your breath. This should never be done during exercise but some people do it automatically. You should breathe steadily and slowly, working your lungs and your muscles.
  
  

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Soup and Salad Anyone?

What may start as attempt to eat healthy can actually turn into one of your highest calorie and fat meals in a long time! Do you actually know what is in your soup and salad bar? When you hear the word salad, you automatically think it will be healthy for you, but there are more than a few items there that you should stay far away from. In fact, depending on what type of salad you actually eat, you may be better off eating off of the menu. Things like the croutons, cheese, olives, eggs, and meats are better left on the salad bar then on your plate.

Soups especially seem very tempting for the comfort foods they are, and most people are under the impression that they are very healthy for you, but again, it depends on which ones you put into your mouth. Soups do nourish the body and are a very filling way to control calories for the most part but when you start eating foods high in cream, or cheese then you are really just adding extra calories.

We have compiled the 5 best and worst of both the salad bar and the soup bar so that the next time you go, you really can eat as healthy as you intend to.

5 Healthy Salad Bar Choices:

• Broccoli - High in Vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium, fiber, and antioxidants
• Carrots - High in Vitamin A, fiber, and beta-carotene
• Tofu - High in protein, calcium, iron, and isoflavones found in soy
• Tomatoes - High in Vitamin A and C, and potassium
• Tuna - High in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and niacin

5 Unhealthy Salad Bar Choices:

• Ranch Dressing
• Bleu Cheese Dressing
• Thousand Island Dressing
• Meats - unless they specifically say lean or low-fat
• Croutons and Bacon Bits

5 Healthy Soup Choices:

• Consomme
• Gazpacho
• Miso
• Vegetable - non cream varieties
• Bean soup

5 Unhealthy Soup Choices:

• New England Clam Chowder
• Broccoli cheddar
• Cream based vegetable soup
• Sausage and vegetable
• French Onion
  
  
  

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Temptation

Temptation is all around us, but never more than when you are on a diet. It can make or break your weight loss, because most people just don't have enough willpower to turn away from a temptation that is staring them in the face.

How many times do you buy "junk food" for your spouse or kids and swear you won't go near it? You may even put it up on the highest shelf so it is out of sight. How often is it out of your mind though? You still know it is there, taunting you, practically begging you to just have one taste.

That is the problem with even having that kind of food in your house. If you don't get rid of it, the strong cravings for these foods will overcome your desire to lose weight. What might start out as just one bite might turn into a diet ending disaster.

So, get rid of the junk food. Get rid of everything you don't feel is on your diet plan. Get rid of the chips, the ice cream, the cookies, the candy, the sodas, and anything else that you know you just can't have in sight for fear that you might eat all of it. Not only are you saving your diet, but you might just have a chance at making the rest of the family healthy as well!

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Friday, March 23, 2007 Are You An Apple Or A Pear?

Most women fall into one of two categories when it comes to body shape, either an apple or a pear. Each of these have significant implications for both health and weight loss. It is generally thought that there are more health risks for the women who have a decidedly apple shaped appearance to their body.

A woman with an apple shape carries most of her fat in the abdominal or belly region. Usually she will have narrow hips, large breasts, and a relatively large waist. They have what is called visceral fat, which is the bad fat that surrounds their internal organs. This is what decreases insulin sensitivity, raises blood pressure and decreases levels of HDL (the good) cholesterol. The more weight you have around your abdoment the higher you are risk for heart disease and diabetes.

A pear shaped woman carries most of her weight around her hips, thights, and buttocks. Generally she will have a smaller upper body and breasts, and a much lower heavier body. The risks are quite different - there is more risk of cellulite and varicose veins, as well as they are prone to eating disorders. A pear-shaped woman does not carry the same health problems as far as heart disease risk that an apple shaped woman does.

There is a recommended diet plan for both the apple shaped and pear shaped woman. For an apple shape the low-carbohydrate diet is the best for weight loss. For a pear shape low-fat diets work the best.

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Nuts and Seeds

A great way to add healthy fats to your diet as well as protein is to eat nuts and seeds. These should include:

• Walnuts
• Almonds
• Cashews
• Peanuts
• Pecans
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Sunflower Seeds
• Flax Seeds

They are a great addition to your diet, but as with anything they can quickly pack on the calories especially if they are roasted in oil. It is hard to stop eating them even when you are full, so you need to be careful. There are several ways to add nuts and seeds into your diet without overdoing it though. You can sprinkle them into your salad and with your fruits. Nuts are great over fruit deserts such as yogurt parfait. You can also put them on your cereal in the morning to give your system a little boost. If you would rather eat them on their own then get some smaller snack bags and separate the nuts and seeds from the large container they usually come in so that you eat fewer nuts and save on the calories.

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Starting Small

Weight loss doesn't have to be an overnight project. In fact, if you start out too strong you are more likely to fizzle out quickly. There are a few small things you can do before you even make a total commitment to losing weight. That is sometimes the hardest part - you know you want to lose the weight but you either don't know how to begin, or you are scared of making such drastic changes in your life. Both can be understood by the millions of people who are going through exactly what you are.

It doesn't have to be that way though. Starting small can give you the confidence you need to move forward with your weight loss as well as the basic fundamentals.

• Throw out the scale (for now) - Don't be so obsessed with your weight, the more you are obsessed the more you are likely to not be able to move past the numbers as opposed to the feelings you are experience such as more energy and more confidence.
• Increase your activity level - This doesn't mean that you have to go out and run a marathon. By starting small you can take a short walk to the store, or even the corner if you don't feel like going any further. It just means that you have to get out there, even if it is just to play hopscotch with your children.
• Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime - When you go to bed right after eating, those calories and fat grams are literally sitting there on your body not going anywhere. You burn less calories when you sleep so it stands to reason if you haven't eaten anything directly before going to bed then you already a step ahead of the game.
• Eat 3 meals and at least 1 snack - You cannot lose weight if you are not eating. You need calories to speed up your metabolism and by starving yourself you are actually slowing down your metabolism.
• Drink your water - Water helps to keep your body working efficiently and it has the added bonus of giving you a "fuller" feeling if you drink it before eating a meal. Drink at least 8 - 8oz glass of water per day.
• Consider a diet supplement such as Hoodia - This is optional of course but it does give your metabolism a boost as well as it helps to fill you up so you are not as hungry and don't eat as large of portions as you may normally do.

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What Determines Body Weight

Here are 7 factors that influence how much you weigh. These are just some of the factors that you will have to overcome on your weight loss journey:

1. Genetics - Biology is somewhat of a destiny, but don't forget that this also includes your parent's lifestyle habits are also considered in their weight, as well as yours. In other words just because they are heavy doesn't necessarily mean that you are destined to be, it could just be the way they eat.
2. Food - Obviously what you eat and your calorie intake is how you gain weight. It takes 3,500 calories to gain one pound.
3. Medications - There are many medications that have side effects of weight gain such as antidepressants, birth control, as well as many everyday drugs for insomnia, or bipolar.
4. Smoking - Quitting smoking is a common reason that people gain weight as nicotine actually allows your body to stay at a lower weight then it would normally be.
5. Involuntary activity - Everything you do, even involuntary efforts such as blinking, breathing, and blood pumping helps to determine your metabolic rate.
6. Basic activity - This is what can be considered your nervous energy. Things like pacing, jumping up to answer a phone, and even gesturing when you talk can add up when burning calories.
7. Extra activity - This is more commonly known as exercise! Anything you do beyond the basic everyday activity is what actually burns the calories.

All of the above determines how much you weigh, but only you can determine if that is the weight in which you are happy with.

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Thursday, March 22, 2007 Working Out Together

Weight loss can be a lonely process if you don't have someone to share it with. It is hard when one part of a couple is overweight and the other one is thin - they really can't understand what it is like for you and you can't figure out why they don't want to walk 2 miles with you everyday.

That is why you need to look outside of your home to find someone to exercise with. It is great if both you and your significant other need to lose a few pounds, but sometimes that just doesn't happen. That is why you need to find a friend, or even a stranger so that you can help to motivate each other. Without motivation you might find yourself wavering in your endeavor to lose weight.

The question then is - where do you find someone? It is actually easier than you think! If you are part of a group weight loss such as Weight Watchers then find someone at your meeting that you live close to. Ask them if they want to meet you a couple of times a week to work out. If you are a parent, find your child's parent and ask them. You don't have to be intrusive, just casually bring up the subject of walking or going to a yoga class and see if they would be interested. Chances are they have been thinking of the same thing but didn't know where to find a friend to join them.

If you really have no one to workout with then consider going on a weight loss forum. Just by searching the Internet you can easily find a workout buddy. Craigslist.org has postings specifically for this type of thing, as does Meetup.com. At Meetup.com you can find a slew of activities that they set up specific meetings for so that you don't have to search for anyone in particular, but yet you have a whole group of people that want to work out.

When you work out together you can give motivation to each other, and you just might make a great friend in the process.

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Easy Tips To Not Overeat in Restaurants

You can see it everytime you go to your local restaurant - the oversized portions. They aren't just oversized, they are portions that are large enough to feed 4, but yet we're eating the whole plate of food!

With everything super-sized, biggie-sized, king-sized, and grande we no longer have any idea of what the right portion to eat is. Portions are much much smaller then you think they are, especially when you are going to an Italian restaurant. They are the most known for oversized portions simply because that is what people expect. Pasta has some of the highest amounts of carbohydrates, especially when you add in the eggplant, lasagna, manicotti, stuffed shells, and the garlic bread that inevitably come with the meal. Here are some tips to follow so that you eat within your portion size and not overeat simply because it is there:

• Order half portions - There is no shame in saying you only want a half portion. With more and more people eating healthy they are more than happy to do it for you.
• Order 2 meals for 4 people and share them
• Use bread or salad plates to put your food on - If you have a smaller plate and then fill it with food then you are fooling your brain into thinking you are eating everything on your plate.
• Get a "to-go" box when your meal arrives - Simply take half the food and put it in the box right away so that not only can you eat a smaller portion but you also have it to heat up the next day!
• Ask for your wine or alcohol with your food - That way you won't be tipsy and eat more than you think you should. You also won't eat as fast.
  
  
  

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How To Lose Weight Like A Guy

There is no question that men are big losers - in weight loss that is. For every 5 pounds they can lose, on average a woman only loses 1 to 2. It isn't fair, but it is life. Here are some ways to lose weight like a guy:

• Eat protein - To curb cravings and to balance your meals eat protein with every meal such as low-fat cheese, a low-fat piece of turkey, or some fat-free cottage cheese
• Eat protein-packed chocolate - To eliminate your sweet cravings eat a chocolate coated energy bar for breakfast which only contains 210 calories.
• Don't strive to be perfect - Men take dieting less seriously, they don't just go from 0 to 100 in 1 day. They take their time and don't become obsessed if they fail one day, they just get back on track the next day.
• Go for the strength training - The difference with men is that they have more muscle to burn off the calories. Take a tip from them and add weight training immediately into your diet plan.
• Drop the "barbie" weights - Use real iron weights, ones that actually weight more than 1 pound. You are stronger than you think!
• Work out in life - Don't always get your husband to bring in the groceries or life heavy objects, you can do it too! If it is possible for him to do it, then you can do it too.
• Don't use food as a therapist - Women are always doing this, whereas men just see food as a way to fill their hunger. Take their advice, don't eat because you are sad, upset, angry, or had a bad day.
• Get physical with anger - We see the men do it all the time - they get angry and they go play basketball or punch a few walls (well don't do that, but you get the idea). When you get angry instead of getting some ice cream, head to the gym or go for a long walk to curb the anger and use it for good.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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The Basics Of A Diabetic Diet

Thousands of people are diagnosed with Diabetes 2 every year. This in itself is becoming an epidemic because of the obesity in our society. Although most people do see a nutritionist and become aware of the "diabetic diet", there are some that refuse to change their eating habits. This could be dangerous and possibly life threatening for those who do not take it seriously.

Here are some of the basics when not only trying to lose weight, but when dealing with Diabetes. First, as a diabetic you should know that lowering your carbohydrates will essentially lower your blood sugar levels, but you don't want to lower them too much. You actually need to balance them with protein so that your body digests the food slower as to not raise your blood sugar levels.

For each meal you should eat 3-4 carb equivalents and 1 protein. For every 15 carbohydrates in a food item you are eating 1 carb equivalent. For example if you have a bagel in the morning that has 30 carbs, you are eating 2 carb equivelents. Which means that you can have your bagel and a banana which is 1 carb equivelent. You have now eaten your 3 carb equivelent which will keep your blood sugar down. When you add your 1oz of cheese for protein you have had a balanced meal. You must always eat protein with every meal to balance the carbs, whether that be peanut butter on your bagel or another form of high protein.

This simply means that in any given meal you cannot eat more than 60 carbs altogether and that includes your salad dressings, sides, main meals, and whatever else you eat on or on the side of your meal. It may seem confusing at first but it is the right way to balance your meals as well as lose weight.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Walking For Weight Loss

There are hundreds and maybe even thousands of different kinds of exercise routines. Almost any type of exercise is great for your body - anything that makes you have fun and gets your body moving is a good thing. But there is always going be an exercise that will the best and that is walking.

Lots of people underestimate how good walking really is for weight loss. It does look very simple, but it helps tremendously in burning calories and maintaining a healthy heart. Its obvious that all types of exercises burn calories, but not all of them use fat as the primary source of those calories. Walking triggers directly your fat.

Walking is something that you can do pretty much anywhere you want. Its recommended you purchase a good pedometer to keep track of your pace and duration.
And one more thing - never walk with bad shoes.

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A low-fat, High taste recipe

Almost everyone loves a great guacamole dip. It taste great, but when we go on diets, we tend to not eat this because we think its unhealthy or has to much calories, here is a recipe for guacamole dip that has low calories and doesn’t effect your diet.

For this recipe you are going to need the following ingredients:

3 avocados
3 garlic, minced
1/4 sweet red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 red chile’s
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne, for garnish


After you have bought all the necessary ingredients, you are going to do these four easy steps:

Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove all of the seeds
Put the meat into a small-size bowl and mash with a fork or spoon. (Do not process in a blender.)
Stir in the garlic, red onions, pepper, red chile’s, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and lime juice. Add pepper and salt to your taste.
Transfer to a regular serving bowl, if necessary
Drizzle the remainder of the olive oil over the Guacamole and sprinkle with cayenne for a nice presentation. Serve immediately.

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Do You Need Supplements?

When people look for ways to lose weight, many of the suggestions are to take supplements. They could be weight loss supplements or vitamins that add to your diet. Everything from Vitamin B to Green Tea is mentioned in a way to lose weight. Walking into a health-food store can be overwhelming with all the products making claims that they are the ones that can help you lose the weight you have always wanted.

Products that "guarantee" that you can pack on muscles or reduce body fat are most times not what they may seem. There are very few supplements that can actually help do this. Hoodia is only one of a handful that have scientific studies and years of research behind it that can actually guarantee this, if it is used in the correct way. Many just have tons of caffeine or other fillers in their products that make you feel so jittery that you can't sit still. Yes, you may feel like you have more energy, but more than likely you will just feel anxiety and heart palpitations. You need to go with a supplement that you can trust.

This is why HungerAway sells their own Hoodia, because they know what it can actually do. It is certified by CITES which is the only way to prove that it is real Hoodia, made from the cactus plant located in Africa. Other Hoodia products contain little to no Hoodia at all, whereas HoodiaPharm is made up of 100% pure Hoodia.

With all the of the exotic supplements on the market that you can pay big money for, why don't you go with a company and a product that you can trust.

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Curbing Your Cravings

Cravings are the main reason that people give up on their weight loss journey. They seem to be irresistible even to the strongest of wills. By understanding why and when you get these cravings you can learn to curb them and stay on track to losing weight.

Here are some tips that you can follow to help you:

Keep A Journal - Cravings often start from emotions, and not actual hunger. Be aware of what connection you have to those cravings. By using The Dietary Journal on HungerAway you can write down the feelings you have while you are craving the foods. That way you can figure out when they may hit you.

Follow Your Eating Plan - It doesn't matter which weight loss diet you follow, all that matters is that you actually follow it by eating when you should and not skipping meals. When you are hungry it is natural to crave foods that you normally wouldn't allow yourself.

Come Up With Nutritious Substitutions - If you look hard enough there are solutions to all your cravings. If you want something sweet then you can try yogurt, fruit, or low-fat pudding or jello. If you are looking for something crunchy then turn to low-fat popcorn, celery, carrots, or other veggies that will give you the crunch you crave. If you are craving ice cream then simply go for the low-fat frozen yogurt or a carb smart or low-fat ice cream bar.

Know When To Give In - Cravings fade within 15 minutes usually but if they don't then it might be more beneficial to you to eat a very small amount of what you crave. That way you don't eat a larger portion of it later. You will feel satisfied without overindulging.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10 Easy Ways To Burn 100 Calories

No matter how little calories you eat during the day (not less than 1200 though), you still need to burn more calories then what you take in to actually lose weight. Besides your regular exercise routine you can still manage to burn calories other ways. Here are 10 easy ways to burn calories just by doing things you can do everyday that might actually be fun!

1. Play outdoors with the kids - Kids love to play games and will be more than happy to show you how to play hopscotch, tag, red light green light, as well as many of the other games that involve running, jumping, and laughing.
2. Eat at home - Instead of stopping by to pick up take-out create a low-fat, low-calorie meal together that you have never made. You'll easily save 100 calories by not eating out.
3. Take your dog for a walk - You don't even have to think of it as exercise. Just take fluffy around the block a few times and 20 minutes later you will have burned 100 calories.
4. Get romantic - Slow dance with your significant other for 30 minutes and not only will you have burned calories you will have gotten just a little closer to that person.
5. Leisure activities - Go bowling, play Frisbee, golf, or Horseshoes to burn at least 100 calories, but probably even more if you have a lot of fun for a longer period of time!
6. Type your way to calorie loss - Honestly if you type emails for 1 hour you will burn 100 calories!
7. Gardening - Planting, mulching, and weeding is just what you need as the weather warms up. It is quite the workout!
8. Wash the car - By hand that is. Skip the car wash and scrub down your vehicle by yourself. It will also help to tone the muscles as you stretch to wash the car.
9. Shopping - Yes, you can shop and burn calories too, just plan on taking a brisk walk around the mall when you first get there. That way you can get some exercise and see all the sales before you hit the stores.
10. Take the stairs - This is so cliche but it is so true. Every chance you get take the stairs and just 20 minutes over the course of the day will burn those calories.

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Healthy Cereals

Let's face it, not matter how hard we try we just might not be the kind of people that actually get out of bed and cook a healthy breakfast, even it only takes a few minutes. Some people are just naturally drawn to cereal. It is simple, quick, and can even be healthy.

Lately, the cereal aisle looks very similar to a candy aisle with tons of boxes screaming out to you. Forget about the front of the box, you need to flip i