Wednesday, 28 March 2018
This Woman Lost 150Lbs Only To Be Bullied Online And Regain Weight!
Saw this video and could not believe how horrible and nasty some people can be. Any weight loss takes lots of hard work and dedication. So wrong!
Let me know what you think?
Monday, 26 March 2018
8 Best Protein Sources For Weight Loss.
If you’re trying to slim down, you probably don’t need us to
remind you that eating plenty of protein can help you reach your goal weight.
Protein—even from unlikely sources like veggies—digests at a slow, steady
rate to help you feel fuller longer and make you less prone to junky cravings.
Just as important, it’s essential for maintaining and building lean muscle mass
to help your body torch tons of calories. So it’s worth loading up all around.
But do certain high-protein foods pack more get-lean power
than others? You bet. Some foods serve up more protein for fewer calories,
while a few boast extra weight-loss benefits that just might get you
into your skinny jeans even faster. Here’s a look at the most powerful
picks—and why you should be eating them on the reg.
Eggs
They just might be the best way to start your day. For just
140 calories, 2 large eggs will deliver 14g protein. That, combined with the
fat in the yolks, will keep your blood sugar levels nice and steady, which can
help stave off diet-derailing cravings. In fact, findings show that
eating eggs for breakfast dampens the production of the hunger hormone
ghrelin—and helps you eat less for the next 36 hours.
Incredible, right?
Friday, 23 March 2018
What Is Nutrigenomics? The New Diet Study You May Not Have Heard Of But Should Be Aware Of.
Figuring
out what to eat can be a daily frustration. Whether it's because you're trying
to find a middle ground between your heart, which is telling you to order the
greasy option on the menu, and your mind, which is telling you to settle for
the healthy option on the menu, knowing what to pick is a battle that may leave
you ordering both, hoping that one balances out
the other.
Our bodies are weird, and figuring out what kinds of food we
should be consuming isn't a one-size-fits-all decision. That's where one of the
biggest trends for 2018 comes into play: nutrigenomics.
The word,
which is a Frankenstein-like combination of the words nutrients and genomics,
is a study that's gaining rapid popularity for the way it could influence
individual weight loss and overall health.
"Nutrigenomics is the study of how specific foods and nutrients
impact our genes and our health," says Paul Salter, Bodybuilding.com
nutrition editor and the founder of Fit in Your
Dress. "This field, which is still very new and growing, looks
to learn how specific nutrients have different interactions in one person's
body versus another, to help inform one of what he or she may need to eat, or
avoid eating to improve their health across a variety of parameters."
Here's what you need to know about nutrigenomics.
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Super Metabolism Diet? What Is It And Here's What You Need To Know.
The super metabolism diet relies on five
pillars, all in a handy acronym: Super proteins, super
carbs, and super fats; Upping your energy
expenditure; Power snacks; Essential calories,
vitamins, and minerals; Relaxing and recharging.
(Yep, it all spells out SUPER.)
In the diet,
you'll be guided through what to eat and when. For instance, David Zinczenko,
nutrition expert, creator of Eat This Not That! and Best Life,
recommends eating three meals and one snack per day, along with drinking a lot
of water. Rather than cutting out specific nutrients (like fat or carbs), they
all fit into the eating plan — and the choices in these food groups are all
designed specifically to rev your fat-burning engines.
Super proteins: Includes choices like eggs, salmon, lean beef, bison,
and chicken breast. You'll eat 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight.
A 140-pound woman would eat about 100 grams of protein a day.
Super carbs: Includes choices like oatmeal, whole wheat, quinoa,
bananas, apples, and barley.
Super fats: Includes choices like avocados, nut butters, and olive oil.
Super snacks: Includes choices like yoghurt, carrots, and hummus.
Extras: Options like teas and spices to make foods interesting.
Of course, there are foods you should avoid, and they include the things
you'd assume, like refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup, sodas, most
saturated fats, alcohol, and breads and cereals.
Monday, 19 March 2018
7 Things That Happen To Your Body If You Go Vegan
Check out some changes that could happen if you decide to go Vegan. Let me know what you think?
Friday, 16 March 2018
How Oprah Has Kept Off 42Lbs
At the beginning of
2017, Oprah
Winfrey revealed to PEOPLE magazine that after decades of struggling
with her weight, she had lost 42 lbs. Now one year later, she’s
maintained the weight loss — even over the holidays.
“Usually every Christmas
[I’m] up eight to 12 lbs.,” Winfrey, 64, tells PEOPLE in the week’s cover
story. “So to be able to gain nothing during Christmas and watch people eat donuts in front of me, I consider that a victory for someone who has been an
emotional eater and struggled with up-and-down weight loss my whole life.”
The billionaire mogul —
who’s a spokesperson for Weight Watchers and owns 10 percent of the company — hopes
to continue her health journey in anticipation of her next birthday.
“I really want to get more fit and stronger and see if
I can blow it out at 65. Blow it out!” she says, explaining that she’s starting
a weight-training program. “My goal to be 65 and you all say, ‘What happened to
Oprah? She is ripped.’ “
But the Wrinkle in Time star stresses
that as long as she continues to stay at her current weight, she’ll be happy.
“If I didn’t lose another
pound, I still feel really fantastic,” Winfrey says. “I’m not trying to be
skinny, not trying for a size. I’m just trying to be as healthy as my body
wants to be.”
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Is Your Body Programmed To Be A Certain Weight?
Is
there any truth to the idea that your body weight has a "set point"
it likes to function at? We asked a doctor to weigh in.
Dr Roshini Raj states that the set point theory is the idea
that the body has a preprogrammed weight that it likes to be at to function
efficiently. And there is scientific evidence that suggests there is some truth
to this; the body uses a variety of metabolic and hormonal mechanisms—like
slowing down metabolism when you cut your calorie intake, for instance—to
maintain its weight when you try to slim down.
So does this mean that trying to lose weight below your “set
point” is futile, since your body will try to fight it and always win? No,
weight management is more complicated than that. Many parameters control
weight, including genetics, but so do external factors, like stress and your
eating behaviors.
Plenty of people slim down and settle at a lower weight
permanently—but you should follow a safe, gradual weightloss plan so that your
body can adapt over time. (Plus, you’ll be more likely to keep the pounds off
in the long term if you take on sustainable healthy eating habits.) Crash
dieting (like restricting your calories too intensely) can cause your body to
try to hold on to fat so it stays at its happy weight—don’t try it.
Sunday, 11 March 2018
Understanding Your BMI.
Body mass index, or BMI for short, is a measure of your body fat based
on your weight and height. In general, the higher the BMI, the more at risk a
person is of being considered overweight or obese. In fact, BMI is the number
one indicator used to measure obesity around the world. But BMI has faced a lot
of backlash in the past for not being an accurate
representation of a person's health or fitness level.
BMI is simple to understand, and you can see how to calculate yours here. You take your weight in kilograms and
divide it by your height in meters squared. Based on the number you get, you
can fall into any of the four categories below for both men and women:
·
Underweight: BMI is less than 18.5
·
Normal weight: BMI is 18.5 to 24.9
·
Overweight: BMI is 25 to 29.9
Saturday, 10 March 2018
5 Weight Loss Mistakes All Women Make.
Check out this video and see if you relate to any of these mistakes. Let me know what you think.
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
6 Things That Happened When I Tried Intermittent Fasting For A Week
Let me start by saying I'm not a girl who forgets to eat. Never will you hear me utter Did I eat lunch? Food has always been a driving force in my life: If I'm not eating it, I'm plotting to eat, and never do I diet. But lately, I've been giving my love handles a little too much love, and so I decided to reign in my eating.
Enter: Intermittent fasting. As in, eating 500 calories
1 to 2 days a week, or going 12 to 18 hours a day without food. More a dieting
pattern than a diet, science says it can help you lose weight (a smaller
eating window means less calories consumed), but even better, research has linked it to improved blood sugar
levels, decreased risk of heart disease and cancer, and, according to
neuroscientist Mark Mattson's research, it might just help your brain ward off
neurogenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's while improving mood
and memory.
Related: Intermittent Fasting - 6 Benefits To Aware Of.
Related: Intermittent Fasting - 6 Benefits To Aware Of.
Sounds too good to be true, right? Totally, which is exactly why I wanted to try for myself. Here's what I learned.
Monday, 5 March 2018
5 Ways To Give Your Metabolism A Boost Throughout The Day.
Have a sluggish metabolism? Fight back by
doing these things throughout your day to boost your metabolism from morning
till night.
1.
Choose these every time you eat: Sounds crazy but the chewiness of fruits, veggies, and whole
grains makes your mouth work harder, and the high-fibre content also takes more
energy to digest, which combined adds up to a 10 percent increase in
calorie burn. Choose these foods in their whole, natural state to reap more of
the metabolism-boosting benefits.
2.
Lean protein, too: Protein also requires more energy to digest while keeping you
feeling full and satisfied, so be sure to include this essential nutrient in
every meal and snack.
Saturday, 3 March 2018
Be Wary Of These 8 Healthy Foods That Could Ruin Your Weight Loss Plan
When it comes down to choosing the right foods, you might think that
ones that are normally touted as "healthy" should be good for you.
Unfortunately, many foods have gotten this positive reputation, but could be a
sugar or fat calorie bomb in disguise, or they might be hazardous to your
health if eaten in excess. The good news is that we had a few dietitians weigh
in on a few misleading "superfoods," so you can better
manage your diet and portion control, keeping everything in balance.
Coconut
Water
"Sometimes referred to as nature's sports drink, coconut water is
superhigh in potassium, which is great for preventing cramps during VERY
strenuous workouts but lower in sodium than a typical sports drink, which you
also need to replenish during and after a prolonged workout,"
explains Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, author of The
Protein-Packed Breakfast Club.
"The problem is that short of professional athletes and those
working out for several hours at a time, it's unnecessary and contains about
60-120 calories per 11-14 ounce bottle. Also, many people don't like the taste
so it's tough to consume enough to rehydrate properly. So for a regular workout
at the gym, stick with water," she says.
Rice
Cakes
"Often thought of as a super-low-calorie food for dieters, rice
cakes are sorely lacking in nutrition, fibre, and flavour. Since it takes a ton
of nut butter, jelly, hummus, or other toppings to make them taste better, the
calorie count can skyrocket quickly, especially since you need to eat several
to feel any satisfaction," says Harris-Pincus. "And the flavoured
varieties can pack a lot of sodium and sugar without any significant
nutritional benefit," she adds, so you'll need to be cautious when it
comes to labels, too.
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