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Thinking about weight loss surgery? You're not alone. Over two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Many are looking for ways to lower their bodyweight and enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle. A fast surgical procedure seems like a great option. But, for the vast majority of people, weight loss surgery should be a last resort.

One of the most common types of weight loss surgery is liposuction, a procedure that removes excess fat from the waistline. Thousands of people - mostly women - undergo liposuction surgery every year. For many, it appears to be a much easier alternative to diet and exercise. Yet recent studies show that removing abdominal fat with liposuction provides almost none of the health benefits of "normal" weight loss: lowered levels of blood sugar, insulin and inflammation-related biomarkers, not to mention increased cardiovascular fitness, improved muscle tone, stronger bones, etc.

Another little-known problem with liposuction weight loss surgery: over 40% of patients regain the weight they lose from the procedure. Why? Simply because they make no healthy lifestyle changes. Some even believe that they can exercise less and eat more now that they have fewer abdominal fat cells. Obviously this isn't true and thousands of people find that out the hard way.

Other types of weight loss surgery are designed for the severely obese - generally those people with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher. These surgeries, which include gastric bypass and various "banding" and "stapling" procedures, have helped many formerly-obese people enjoy a higher-quality of life. However, all of these operations involve a considerable amount of risk.

Some of the risks associated with weight loss surgery include:

Death - According to the Mayo Clinic, about one in 200 to 300 people who has gastric bypass surgery dies from the procedure.

Post-surgery complications - Some weight loss surgery patients experience severe complications such as internal bleeding, infections, and blood clots. Others have to undergo follow-up procedures to correct complications such as abdominal hernias.

Gallstones - More than a third of patients develop gallstones as a result of losing large amounts of bodyweight following a weight loss surgery procedure.

Nutrient deficiencies - Some weight loss surgeries disrupt the digestion process. Without careful dietary supplementation this can lead to deficiencies in many important nutrients, especially vitamins B12 and D, iron, calcium, and folate.

Anyone considering weight loss surgery needs to weigh the risks against the benefits. They also need to realize that these extreme procedures are not cosmetic. Most patients only end up losing about 30% of their bodyweight and remain overweight for life. Simply put, weight loss surgery alone will not make you thin and beautiful. Yes, if you are extremely overweight, it may provide tremendous health benefits. But if you're just looking for a way to get thin without the "hassles" of healthy diet and regular exercise you better think again.

Jamie Clark is editor of fitFAQ.com, one of the Web's top fitness information sites. Learn more about healthy weight loss options by visiting http://www.fitfaq.com

Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst is taking the world of diet by storm by promoting her "Top Secret" fat loss program to help people losing fat effectively and permanently. You must asking: "Why such a buzz about this fat loss program?" To put it simple, Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst is demonstrating how using the colon cleansing diet or detox diet can help your body removing fat naturally.

To summarize her first theory, the human body is accumulating toxins from all the chemicals we digest daily through food, water and air. The human body defense will store these nasty stuffs into fat tissue. Do a good "Detox" regularly, it helps the body to remove the toxins PLUS the excess fat and fluid. As you can see, Detox diet has been around for quite some time and it's not quite a secret from my point of view.

Her second theory is her market punch, her famous "Secret" as she says. She points out the reason that people can't lose weight has nothing to do with their will-power, over-eating or the right diet. The reason of our obesity and illness is because we all have Plaque and Parasites living in our guts. These 2 elements need to be remove otherwise it will eventually cause us to puff up, gain lots of weight and get sick more often. These worms can die and then become mineralized and cause painful swelling, blockages and other harmful things.

In her fat loss program, she is guiding people to use natural components to remove the parasites and to have a good detox and cleansing program through good nutrition. Her breakthrough Top Secret Fat Loss Program has drug manufacturers, weight-loss "gurus" and other proclaiming lose-fat-fast-schemes to suppress her information from ever going mainstream. She also received death threats for revealing her new way to lose body fat.

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With this New Year comes many resolutions, the most popular being weight loss. As with all good intentions, resolutions are most successful when a person has a plan to help support the effort. Whether you are trying to lose 20 lbs or 100 lbs it is important to create a plan for success. Part of your plan should include the nutrients your body needs in order to function at its peak. Since so many millions of people today are taking prescription medications for health concerns, it is often confusing when attempting to choose the best support formula for weight loss. Don't be fooled by the ads that claim that "anyone" can take this formula or that formula. That simply is not true. If you are currently taking medication for High blood pressure, cardiac concerns, diabetes, kidney, thyroid, stress, pain, or any other health issue, it is wise to avoid certain supplements and herbs. It is impossible to list all of the supplements that one should avoid since each body has an individual bio-chemistry and unique needs. Please do not just walk into a drug store, health food store, or your local grocer and choose a formula off the shelf. It would be much wiser for you to know that the supplements you are taking coincide with all medications your doctor has prescribed. If you'd like more information on how you can obtain a custom formula that is made specifically for you and your health concerns, call my office.

For over 23 yrs I have helped people achieve their health goals including weight loss. Weight loss is not just an issue of the body, it is connected closely to your mental and emotional states. Here are some important elements to help you succeed:

Make movement part of every idle moment. When you are on "hold" waiting for someone to come back to a phone conversation just stand up, or move your feet, your legs, your hands, or your arms until the conversation continues. If you are sitting down to finish your conversation, rotate your wrists and ankles. Squeeze your leg muscles for a few seconds and release. Just think MOVE whenever you have idle time. Park your car a longer distance from the grocery store than your norm. Each extra step you take equates to burned calories...so the more you move, the more calories you burn. Be sure to include weight-bearing exercises as part of your health routine. The dense muscles of your body will actually continue burning calories after your work out has finished, which is contrary to aerobic exercise. It is important that you use weights three times per week. Talk to your doctor to find out what you are allowed to do. If you do not get any guidelines for restriction, speak with an exercise coach, a physical therapist, or even the physical education instructor at a local high school or college if you can. Find out what is allowed for your age and condition.

Eat foods that are filled with fiber. You will find that raw fruits and vegetables, and slightly steam veggies are generally rich in fibers and packed with nutrients. Limit the amount of animal foods that you consume. Certainly cut out empty calorie junk foods such as pies, cakes, ice creams, donuts, soda, alcohol, sugar, and white flour foods. Whatever you put in your mouth should be as valuable as possible. Eat nutrient dense foods, foods that are closer to nature. If you wish to dip your raw veggies try non-fat or low fat dressings.

Be sure to eat three main meals and two snacks daily. This will actually help to keep your metabolism active. It will prevent you from having a craving because it will allow more stable blood sugar throughout your day. If a person were to cut back on calories and skip meals it would trick the mind and the metabolism into thinking that it needed to hold onto weight and/or water in order to survive. This is our body's natural survival instinct.

Drink purified water throughout the day. Do not drink soda or alcohol.
Cut down on the amount of salt you take in daily
Find hobbies that will occupy your time.
Taking digestive enzymes with your meals may help. Check to see if you are compatible with papaya tablets, bromelain, and probiotics.
Include more dark leafy greens if your condition allows. Dark leafy green vegetables have more iron which in turn will hold more oxygen in the cells. If you are not allowed to take extra iron you might want to avoid extra dark leafy greens and other iron-rich foods like raisins and liver.
Use non-salt flavorings such as dried herbs to add pep to your dishes.
Get used to chewing your food for thirty seconds before swallowing. Carbohydrate metabolism begins in the mouth.
Find activities that interest you. Often eating too much has its roots in boredom, if it is not due to metabolism issues. Fill your life with new activities to change your focus. Changing your focus is paramount to the success of any weight loss program.

If you need to "chew" something, use sugarless gum in a pinch.
When you find yourself craving a food that you smell or see start saying the following immediately: "No food tastes as good as thin feels!"
Wear a small alarm, or use your phone alarm. Set the alarm to go off once each half hour when you first start your lifestyle change. When the alarm goes off, repeat your favorite positive affirmation. Along with the affirmation drink some purified water - add a little lemon juice if you can tolerate it, or slice of orange, or strawberry. Warm green tea may be good if your doctor allows.
If you are someone who was used to having an alcoholic beverage more than once or twice a week, try the following: Ice water with an olive. Ice Tea with a lemon wedge. Tonic Water with an olive or other fresh fruit slice. Sip slowly and repeat your positive affirmation mentally. A small amount of wine may be permissible. Again, ask your physician.
Adding some invisible fiber to your foods may also help to curb your appetite. You will find invisible fiber in most all grocery stores and drug stores. Follow the directions on the label. When we eat foods rich in fiber we naturally eat less because we feel fuller faster.
Practice deep breathing exercises to avoid stress periods during your day. Close your eyes, breathe in deeply and hold it for three seconds. Exhale. Repeat three to five times. As you breathe correctly from the diaphragm you will feel invigorated and get a mental lift as well.
Get a good pair of walking shoes and USE them. When the weather permits walk out of doors. If not, walk in place while you watch your favorite program. You will surprised how fast the time goes by. If you can't walk for thirty minutes consecutively, start out with five minutes at a time. Before you know it you will be walking ten then twenty and eventually you should be able to easily walk for thirty minutes. You can try to sing or repeat the alphabet or talk with your family or a friend while you walk. You should be able to hold a conversation as you walk - if not, you might be walking too quickly. Pace yourself and make it fun!
Get some good work-out music. When we hear energizing music our heart rate increases and our bodies are filled with a sense of power.
Some people do best if they can check in with a coach. Ask for referrals in your area. Do what it takes to stay motivated. Remember that each day away from an old habit is one day closer to SUCCESS!

Janet Angel, Ph.D.
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Janet Angel is a sought-after wellness expert with advanced degrees in nutritional biochemistry and psychology. She believes that everyone needs to educate themselves on the wellness opportunities available around the world. Dr. Angel has counseled many prominent citizens across the United States and has participated in several international research programs surrounding health. She has been a guest on many radio programs, is a public speaker, author and seminar leader. Dr. Angel believes that the body has the innate ability to heal itself in most circumstances, given the right environment, the right elements and the opportunity. For further information on her drive to help others reach their fullest potential, please go to http://www.Totallywell.com For financial wellness ideas go to http://www.LinkToCashNow.com

These days, proper diet and exercise do not seem to be doing the trick anymore when it comes to losing weight that is why people are turning to a Canada weight loss prescription. Opting for a Canada weight loss prescription ensures safety and more guarantee that you can lose weight since doctors and experts are recommending the prescribed weight loss drug.

For obesity
Originally, the Canada weight loss prescription is only given to obese people or for those who are nearing obesity, which can be dangerous to their health. However, these prescription drugs do not just work like magic. These people still need to take those weight loss drugs while maintaining proper diet and exercise.

Are you obese?
If your BMI (Body Mass Index) is 27 or higher and you are also at risk for heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol, your doctor may need to give you a Canada weight loss prescription. However, some of these medications are for short-term usage only.

Types of prescription medications
Check with your physician first before taking on any of these weight loss prescription drugs that can be classified in two ways:

1. Appetite suppressants These are prescribed to people who have other medical conditions along with being obese and they need to lose weight to maintain perfect health. These are never prescribed to pregnant women, people with heart disease, those suffering from liver or kidney failure, and those with glaucoma. Examples of popular appetite suppressants are phentermine and fenfluramine, however, they have been taken out of the market because of their side effects linked to heart diseases. Other examples that are still available include sibutramine and diethylproprion.

2. Fat blockers These types of medication are for preventing the body from absorbing fats and expelling them through bowel movement. Popular examples of these are Orlistat and Xenical. Known side effects include frequent and oily bowel movements, gas, and discharge. However, these side effects are reduced along with the reduction of fat intake.

Phillip England is a weight loss expert and Author of the popular report "The Ultimate Weight Loss Secret". To receive your free information on the secret that doctors, and health companies either don't know, or don't want you to know, please see http://www.theultimateweightlosssecret.com/secret

It's a well known fact that our modern lifestyle creates a great deal of pollution, chemicals, radiation etc. that attack our bodies every day. What you may not know is that our bodies retain excess fat to protect our kidneys, liver and other organs from these toxins. As we flush and cleanse ourselves of these toxins, the body releases fat stores and we lose weight in a safe and healthy way that's long term. Here are some common questions:

Why do I need to detox? Everyday, our bodies take in a wide assortment of toxins and pollutants. It is an unfortunate by product of our modern lifestyle. There are many different chemicals in our food, pollution in the air, bacteria and metals in our water and so on (for instance alcohol, tobacco, pesticides, herbicides, air pollution, heavy metals, food additives, oral contraceptives, and drugs).

Toxins can wreak havoc on our health in the form of carcinogens and free radicals which can cause fatigue, serious illness and premature aging.The outcome of a successful and well-planned detox can help you recover from illness, increase your energy, boost your immune system, help you lose weight, clear your skin and much more...

Do I have to fast or starve myself? No. A common misconception is that detoxing or cleansing the body involves restricting your food and basically starving yourself for days on end. A perfect example of an unscientific detox is the 'Lemonade Diet'. This detox fad involves consuming nothing but homemade lemonade for up to 14 days and beyond! There is no science to back up any claims that such detox fads help the body detoxify in a safe or healthy way. Most people find that they put all the weight back on, plus extra pounds once this kind of a cleanse is over.

Okay, so what do I eat while I detox? To give your body the tools it needs to detoxify, cleanse and regenerate, a detox must give the body even more vitamins, minerals and nutrients than normal. You want to eat foods rich in essential nutrients and antioxidants that enable your body to flush the toxins and pollutants that have accumulated over your lifetime. To this end, we recommend learning more about the Weight Loss Detox which contains recipes, daily meal plans and a complete shopping list.

Can I lose weight effectively while I detox? Yes. A proper detox program will require that you eat the most nutritious foods possible. By eating these foods, you will detox safely and also lose weight. You can expect to lose between 3-7 pounds over a 7 day period. The best part is that you will see many other benefits besides weight loss. You will also lower your cholesterol, blood pressure, boost your immune system, have much more energy etc.

I've heard some people have bad reactions to a detox... What happens? When detoxing, some people experience what is known as a 'detox flu' or 'detox crisis'. As your body systematically cleanses itself of toxins and pollution, some people experience headaches, nausea, cold-like symptoms (blocked nose, shivers etc), spots and pimples. These symptoms are mild and usually last for a short while. The best medicine is to drink lots of fluids to help speed up the toxin flushing process. If symptoms persist, however, you should go see your doctor.

Can I Continue My Exercise Routine? Light exercise improves circulation which helps carry toxins out of the body. Some forms of exercise are beneficial to cleansing and detoxing, such as gentle jogging, walking or rebounding - however you should try not to place undue stress on the body during this time.

Scott Malin is rapidly becoming a widely respected writer on the subject of nutrition and weight loss. You can find excellent advice about how to successfully detox in a safe and healthy at http://www.organichealthandbeauty.com/Weight-Loss-Detox_ep_226-1.html

If you are seeking to lose weight, you have likely spent time looking for weight loss treatments to help you succeed. The information available about the different weight loss treatments can be confusing, and those who are serious about losing weight often try one product after another with limited success. Of course, the best way to lose weight is to limit your caloric intake while increasing your amount of exercise, but if you are like the majority of people seeking to slim down, you have probably found that it is difficult to stick to a firm regime.

If you are looking for weight loss treatments, you will need to decide if you want a prescription medication or something you can purchase over the counter. There are many weight loss treatments available over the counter and some have a greater effect than others on your ability to lose weight. If you are shopping for an over the counter medication, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, just because something is labeled as "herbal" or "natural" does not mean it is completely safe. Many herbal weight loss treatments have been recalled due to dangers posed by the ingredients acting together. Take some time to research the way the product works. Remember, natural medications are not regulated by the government in the way that prescription medications are, so use caution when taking natural weight loss products.

One of the newest over the counter medications for weight loss is Alli but this is only available in the US at the moment. This medication is a reduced version of the prescription medication Xenical. Both of these medications work in the intestines. They contain ingredients that disable lipase, which is an enzyme in the digestive tract that is responsible for the breakdown of fat so that it can be absorbed. By disabling some of the lipase in the intestines, some of the fat cannot be absorbed by the body, thus causing it to pass through the digestive tract through the bowels. This can be very effective as the body stores less fat. You will still need to watch what you eat because if you eat too much fat while on either of these medications, you will face uncomfortable side effects such as diarrhea and gas. Also, if you do not exercise, you will not see much weight loss even with this medication.

The other medication option you have when seeking weight loss treatments is a prescription that works on the brain. Medications such as Reductil work in the brain to cause you to feel full with less food. This medication affects the chemicals in the brain that bring satisfaction from eating, thus curbing some of your cravings. Again, however, without diet and exercise, this medication will not be as effective as you would wish.

The bottom line is that no weight loss pills will work if you do not commit yourself to a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. However, if you need a little added boost to help you to stay motivated and stick with your plan, then the results that you will see with one of these treatments may help. Just remember that there is no magic pill to help you lose weight. It takes work but the results are well worth the investment of time and energy.

A considerable number of slimmers try diet pills in the hope that the medication will have a dramatic effect in a short period of time and will negate the need for a controlled and healthy diet along with a vigorous exercise regime. Anyone going into a weight loss programme with this attitude is destined to fail as there is no such thing as a magic slimming pill. These treatments can only help you achieve your slimming goals- they will not achieve the goals for you! Studies of most prescription weight loss pills show that it is possible to lose twice as much weight than those on diet and exercise along but diet and exercise are clearly an important part of the mix. It is highly unlikely that someone will lose weight if they pop a pill once a day then sit in front of the TV and eat whatever they want! The most successful slimmers are the ones who stick at it and go into the whole thing with a positive attitude and realistic targets.

Introduction

Alkaline Diet, also known as Alkaline Acid Diet, is a diet based on consumption of food such as fruits, vegetables, roots, nuts, and legumes but avoid dairy, meat, grains and salts. Recently, this diet has gained popularity among diet and nutrition specialists and authors. It is still in debate on the efficiency of alkaline diet because there is no concrete evidence that alkaline diet can reduce certain diseases.

As aforementioned, fruits, vegetables, roots, nuts, and legumes are part of alkaline diet. This is because these food released alkaline after being digested, absorbed, and metabolised. On the other hand, dairy, meat, grains and salts produce acid after the processes. Food is categorized as acid-producing or alkaline-producing based on their pH (power of Hydrogen) values, where pH 0 - 6 is acidic, pH 8 - 14 is alkaline and pH 7 is neutral (water). Hence, alkaline diet refers to the diet of having more of alkaline-producing food.

Alkaline Diet

Our blood has a pH between 7.35 and 7.45, which is slightly alkaline. Alkaline diet is based on this pH level of our blood and any diet that is high in acid-producing food will disorganise the balance. When the body tries to revitalize the equilibrium of pH in the blood, the acidity of the food will contribute to the loss of vital minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium. The imbalance will make people susceptible to illness.

Unfortunately, Western diets are more acid-producing and they consume little fresh fruits and vegetables. Due to the advent of alkaline diet, the standard of Western diet has changed considerably.

Some diet and nutrition practitioners believe that acid-producing diet may cause some chronic illness and following symptoms such as:

~ headache

~ lethargic

~ frequent flu and cold, and excess mucous production

~ anxiety, nervousness

~ polycystic ovaries, ovarian cysts, benign breast cysts

Although some believe the above conditions are the result of acid-producing diet, and consumption of fruits and vegetables is beneficial to health, some doctors think that acid-producing diet does not cause chronic disease. Other than that, there are proofs shown that alkaline diets helps to prevent the formation of calcium kidney stones, osteoporosis, and age-related muscle wasting.

Balance diet

Although alkaline diet is preferred, it is not recommended to have extreme diet (eat all alkaline-producing food). It is healthier to strive for a balanced middle ground of both types of food. Just remember to take note of the pointers above and consult a practitioner/doctor before you want try a new diet.

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Chinese herbs can be used to influence the bodys metabolism in different ways. Most people who need to lose weight would like to have their metabolism run more efficiently. There are a number of herbs that can help people in their quest for a healthier, more efficient metabolism in order to ensure that any efforts to lose weight are blessed with success. There are three types of herbs that can assist people trying to lose weight. The first type of herb is the type that transforms phlegm in Chinese medicine terminology. These herbs can help the body to process fats more efficiently and prevent the accumulation of unhealthy fats and fluids in the body. Some herbs in this class that may assist weight loss include citrus aurantium, immature citrus peel, and magnolia bark. Glechoma and hawthorn berry can also help by transforming phlegm.

Citrus Aurantium contains synephrine, which has been shown to have fat-burning properties in research done at McGill University in Montreal. It improves the thermogenesis of brown fatty tissue in the body, which is generally the fat that is the most difficult to burn off. Citrus Aurantium does not have any negative impact on the nervous system like ephedra does. Speaking of ephedra, I do not recommend its use for dieting. Chinese medicine has traditionally used it for severe and acute conditions, such as asthma attacks. It is not intended to be used as a dieting tool or to get a high. These uses can leave a person ultimately more fatigued and adrenal-depleted in the end. Citrus Aurantium is an infinitely safer option for those interested in weight loss.

Other herbs that can help boost metabolic function are herbs that increase the qi and yang energy of the body. This class of herbs includes ginseng, astragalus, and atractylodes. Other herbs in this category include ginger, cinnamon, epimedium and eucommia bark. These herbs can also give a person an energy boost. This can encourage the person to remain consistent with his or her exercise routine. These herbs also encourage healthy digestion and generally make a persons metabolism run faster and more efficiently. This group of herbs can be particularly helpful for those people whose weight tends to accumulate around the abdomen.

Detoxifying, bitter herbs are another class of herbs that can assist with weight loss. These herbs tend to reduce inflammatory, acidic conditions in the body that often trigger the cravings people have for inordinate quantities of unhealthy food. These herbs are particularly useful in people who tend to have voracious appetites for spicy, oily, and sweet foods. They also may have a tendency towards acne or oily skin, and a slightly reddish, or ruddy complexion. These herbs include Chinese rhubarb, coptis, and scute.

Other herbs can be used to control and balance out the emotional conditions that trigger overeating. People who find themselves eating out of stress, sadness, depression, anxiety, or PMS can find that these herbs balance out their emotional life and reduce their cravings for food. These herbs include magnolia bark, bupleurum root, mint, zizyphus and biota seeds, and longan fruit.

Other supplements that can assist in a healthy weight loss program are kelp, apple cider vinegar, vitamin B6, and flaxseed oil. Drinking green tea regularly can also be quite helpful.

It is important to remember that all of these supplements are beneficial for promoting weight loss because they promote a healthy metabolism, a healthy energy level, a healthy digestion, and a healthy mental attitude, but that dietary and lifestyle changes are crucial in order to see the results that you want. Nevertheless, Chinese Medicine can be a great ally in the quest to shed pounds more efficiently.

Dr. Farah Khan, DOM is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She offers information and products related to different health conditions at her web site at http://www.yinessence.com/home.htm, including FormuSlim and Citrus Aurantium for weight loss. She can be reached at farah@yinessence.com.

Could getting rid of belly fat be as easy as taking a supplement? Well, there is a supplement that is proven to help. Hoodia Gordonii was discovered in 1939 in the Kalahari desert, South Africa. The Kalahari bushmen had been using it for hundreds of years to suppress hunger while on hunting trips and long journeys. They actually eat the heart of the Hoodia plant's stem. They introduced it to British scientists. These scientists noted the reactions and testimonies as stated by the bushmen. For years after this first study Hoodia Gordonii would go unnoticed.

Years later, a company named PhytoPharm based in Britain would discover a new molecule they named it P57. This new molecule is the basis for the supplements powerful appetite suppressing ability. Some scientists now believe that Hoodia and P57 could be the greatest weight loss discovery ever made. Several large pharmaceutical companies are spending millions in a race to develop a synthetic version of the P57 molecule.

Because of the amazing qualities that Hoodia possesses, it is the leading source for weight loss supplements for dieters today. When your appetite is suppressed to the point that you have to remind yourself to eat, You obviously will lose weight. This weight loss is easy and natural and you do not realize you're on a diet at all.

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It might not seem possible but there really are fast ways to lose weight - and keep it off.

There are all sorts of short term things you can do to quickly drop some pounds but they aren't feasible for the long term, of course. But the best way to lose weight quickly and for good is to eat small meals several times per day.

Now, by small I mean they shouldn't exceed a certain number of calories. Yes, you'll have to start learning how many calories are in foods. You won't lose weight otherwise.

First you have to figure out how many calories you need to maintain your ideal weight. If you are female take your ideal weight and multiply by 12. That is the number of calories you should eat per day. If you are male, take your ideal weight and multiply by 14.

It's best to eat those calories throughout the day in small meals. Sure, you could blow all your calories at once on a super sized Big Mac meal and eat calorie-free food for the rest of the day but that would defeat the purpose.

When you eat regularly, in small portions, your body doesn't store fat. It knows there's food right around the corner and doesn't store fat by thinking there's a famine.

When you start paying attention to the calories you'll find that you also start learning more about nutrition too because you want to get the most nutrition for your calories. The technical term for this is Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition (CRON) and there is all kinds of research supporting the health benefits of this type of eating.

Don't worry: you'll quickly start memorizing the calories and soon it will become intuitive. You'll look at a dish and automatically know the proper size and roughly how many calories are in it. You won't have to walk around with a charge or calculator.

You will steadily lose weight until you reach your ideal weight. After you reach your ideal weight you will continue to eat the same amount of calorie in order to maintain that way. And as I know from experience, being in the position of maintaining your weight, instead of having to lose it, is a wonderful feeling.

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Are you ready to burn your belly fat?Have you tried every all new secret solution only to fail?Stop looking for the all new super fad diet pill and exercise machine. 99% of the advertising is total crap. So what's the real solution to burn your belly fat?

Forget about celebrity diets and gym rat fads. You need to finally learn what is true and what is false. Lose your belly fat for good. It's time to learn the truth.

Abs exercises will not burn the fat off your belly. The average person has been misled and spends way too much time doing abs specific exercises. Now don't get me wrong here, your abs muscles may get stronger. That will help with protecting your back from injury. But, I'm sure what your looking for is hot abs that everyone can see. If you continue to do abs specific exercises you are most likely going to rip your shirt off at the beach only to reveal a layer of belly fat hiding your hard work.

Multi-joint exercises are the key to belly fat loss. These full body exercises of the back, legs, and chest will release the fat burning hormones within your body. A good full body workout increases your metabolic rate enough to burn fat.

So when you go to the gym have your workout planned. Do bench presses, squats, dumbbell presses, and other exercises that concentrate on the big three areas - legs, chest and back. Leave the cell phone at home and don't use gym time to socialize. You need to make your workouts intense. Maybe 30 seconds between sets and 2 minutes between exercises.

The goal of your training program should be to enable you to reach your body' potential and maintain and strengthen the most essential and functional muscle groups. What we are looking for here is functional strength. This is how you get a lean muscular body one without unnecessary bulk. Hitting the weight room twice a week for an hour can help prevent or at least slow "middle-aged spread.

Once you get the right workouts down don't forget to eat right. Feeding your body with the proper nutrients will have two results. You will not be adding anymore excess fat to your belly. And you will be giving your body the energy it needs to complete the exercises necessary to lose the belly fat you have.

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It seems there is a mystery which surrounds all people on a diet: how to find the "weight loss fat burner secrets" that will end their misery, obesity, or simple desire to be thinner, ultimately without too much extra work or additional suffering.

For many women and men for that matter - who have been on a diet seemingly all their lives, "weight loss fat burner secrets" would relieve them of the on-going stress of "sticking to the diet".

How many people do you know that start a diet at the beginning of the week, only to end up binging on a Friday (treat night!), letting go on the weekend, and deciding to start it up again on Monday, only to repeat the cycle endlessly again week after week? Off-hand, I know six, seven including myself!

Making matters worse is the fact that most of the time people "on a diet" end up heavier after their diet than they were before they began it!

Also, many people confuse alternative remedies such as Green Tea drops, hypnotherapy, or acupuncture with "weight loss fat burner secrets". In their minds, these treatments will inexplicably disintegrate the fat without them so much as lifting a finger. That's not a "secret", that's a miracle!

Unfortunately, these "weight loss fat burner secrets" are not so much "secrets" as "common sense" although, with a bit of extra know-how regarding aerobic and anaerobic exercise and how each of them works, it is possible to glean what could be construed as "weight loss fat burner secrets".

The first of these "weight loss fat burner secrets" is to know that the greater the intensity of exercise, the faster your metabolism works, and the more efficiently you burn fat and calories. In other words a high-intensity workout for a short time will in effect, burn the same amount of calories than a lower-intensity workout for a much longer time.

The next of these "weight loss fat burner secrets" is to cull the amount of time spent on each exercise focusing more on "how" you do them rather than "how long you do them for". It is no good just throwing your limbs around aimlessly and hoping that you are doing something right. Nor is it beneficial to do hundreds of repetitions of exercises incorrectly. All you will end up doing is getting tired and hurting yourself.

Another one of the more well-known "weight loss fat burner secrets" is to do regular exercise. It is hardly likely that you will increase your metabolism if you only workout 1 day a week, even though 1 day is still better than no days.

Of course, there are many more "weight loss fat burner secrets" such as breathing, technique, and types of exercise, to name a few, however probably the greatest one which rarely gets a mention is that of "willpower". Mind over matter is not just a catch-phrase, it really is true.

So, if you have the willpower to stick to a program, diet, or regime, then all the "weight loss fat burner secrets" are yours for the taking it, and will work!

Over the years, my friend had tried all sorts of diets such as the famous Atkins diet a low-carb weight loss plan.

There was also the Soup diet a 7-day plan comprising of eating only soup leading to a substantial weight loss in a short amount of time as it was designed for obese patients needing to lose weight quickly before having surgery.

She tried the Food Combining Diet eating certain foods in combination and avoiding mixing carbs and protein on the same day, supposed to speed up weight loss.

Next she decided Complan, a diet that guarantees weight loss as major meals are replaced with quite a tasty calorie-controlled drink - was the way to go.

She also gave the low calorie "fad" diets, found in gossip magazines, a go!

Though there are more that I haven't listed, you get the idea. Ultimately, there wasn't a diet in existence that she hadn't tried!

Most of the time, these diets did do what they promised. Weight loss ensued and for a few weeks afterwards too. However, once my friend returned to her "normal" lifestyle, naturally, so too the weight returned with it, as well as disappointment and the feeling she had wasted her time.

That was when she went to a dietician who told her that natural weight loss was possible if she combined a healthy diet with a little daily exercise. Simply put, all she had to do was burn up more calories per day than she was eating. Not that this was news to her. I mean, let's face it, everyone knows that!

What most people don't know is that with a relatively small amount of high-powered exercise, weight loss is possible. The key is to do it regularly, ideally, daily.

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The problem lies in what these pastimes consist of...

Like most people you are probably exhausted when you get home from work and are looking forward to just crashing on the couch and maybe grabbing a quick snack before dinner. On occasion there's no problem with that, but in general this type of a routine can quickly lead to packing on the pounds and to poor health. After time it also has a cumulative effect where you find yourself in a "rut" and unable or unwilling to break the cycle.

But what if you were to dedicate just a few of those minutes each day to your health?

How about taking just 30 of those 1440 minutes and exercising? After your commitments you would still have an additional 5 or more hours to yourself.

I know... you're tired, you're hungry and you need an energy boost by the time you get out of work and the last thing on your mind is "hitting the gym."

Here's the ironic part about working out. When you first begin to exercise you may be tired and run-down, but by the end of your session you will feel and look reenergized. You will also be less apt to snack on unhealthy foods after your workout since you won't want to jeopardize all the hard work you just put forth. Your mental clarity and mood will have also improved and you will find that you are consciously and subconsciously making more positive and healthy choices in your life.

What you can expect out of a short, intense and efficient 30 -45 minute workout:

• Increased energy levels
• Increased muscle tone and definition
• Improved cardiovascular function
• Decreased risk factors for many health related diseases
• Increased productivity throughout the day
• Improved mood
• Spiked metabolism to keep you burning fat all day long
• Better postural alignment
• Less neck, shoulder, and lower back pain
• ... and the list goes on and on

So I guess the question is why aren't you spending 30 of those 1440 minutes a day exercising and choosing to improve your health?

You don't need a lot of time and the only motivation you need to muster up is actually getting yourself to your workout destination. Once you're there I guarantee you'll get yourself in motion, and when you do you will begin to feel the transformation take place within your body.

Here's the plan:

Choose a time at least 3 days a week that you are going to dedicate at least 30 minutes of your day to exercising. It can be before, after or on your lunch break, but make it a routine and stick with it.

Start out moderately and don't burn yourself out within the first few weeks like most people anxious to get back into the gym and get healthy do.

Set reasonable goals that you can achieve in those first two weeks. It may just be that you want to make it to the gym 6 times in 2 weeks. That's not unrealistic at all, and then from there you can begin to set more challenging short and long term goals which you plan to achieve with your new workout routine.

Remember, time is not an excuse. Yes, we all use it, but that still doesn't make it right. Find the time, prioritize your schedule and tell yourself you are worth 30 minutes a day.

You owe it to yourself to choose your health because without it everything else suddenly becomes meaningless...

Committed to your success

Stephen Cabral

Author of Fatlossity - the Complete, In-Home, Step-by-Step, Weight Loss System
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Stephen Cabral is a national health & fitness correspondent with over 10 years of credentials and media appearances. He holds national and international certifications in strength & conditioning, personal training, yoga and nutrition. For more information on his Free Trim, Tone & Tighten Newsletter seen by over 100,000 readers each week go to http://www.StephenCabral.com

There are a lot of new fun facts that you can learn on how to get rid of love handles fast and you can learn something new each and every day. And some of little tips can be quite interesting to hear as well as implement into your diet plans. And in this article you will learn more interesting facts that you may or may not already know. Hope that it is an interesting read for you all.

1. Seaweed Wakame Can Help You Lose Weight

Have you ever heard of Brown seaweed, commonly known as Wakame. It is usually found in Japanese foods. But little did you know that this seaweed has some compounds that help you in losing weight and on top of that, it even prevents you from getting diabetes. The more weight loss you have, the closer you are to gaining some serious results on reducing your love handles.

2. Stop Trying To quench Your Thirst With Carbonated Drinks

And among all of the foods that we consume that has been known to cause weight gain, carbonated drinks has been found to be most effective in making us gain weight. Followed by other foods such as hamburgers, pizzas, hot dogs and even sweetened fruit juices. Many health magazines have printed this article, so if you are reading and having a soft drinks beside you, you should be able to calculate how much fats it is contributing to your belly fat.

3. Want To Feel Lighter? Then Start Preparing Fruits And Vegetables To Be Your Saviour

It has also been found that people who eat a larger volume of foods like fruits and vegetables weigh less than those who eat smaller volumes of food high in fat and calories. Fruits and vegetables contain more water in it and have very little fat and low calorie. So changing your eating habits this way can really be a good way to lose weight.

4. Extra Excuse To Sleep More

People who sleep very little tends to eat more as a certain hormone in your blood called Leptin becomes low. Leptin helps to suppress a person's appetite. So it is advisable to get at least 8 hours of sleep everyday. Isn't it wonderful that something wonderful such as sleeping longer hours can also aid you to eat less and reduce your waistline?

5. No Harm To Start Learning How To Cook

It has also been known that eating at home is better than eating out. Home-cooked food is always the best. This is because when we eat outside the house, we tend to eat more than usual and gain weight as a result.

Also try to eat at least most of your daily food intake before 5 pm, so that you will not go to sleep with a full stomach. Because when you sleep, you burn less calories and it does not help that your body is digesting a lot of food which will end up being unused and stored up as fats.

I hope these 5 easy tips on how to get rid of love handles fast has been informative and most of all useful to you. Maybe it might not hurt to try some of them out. You might just be surprised by the outcome.

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Do you want to have nice abs for this summer?

If yes, do you know that hundreds of crunches and sit ups every week won't cut it?

To get a flat stomach and most importantly the six pack abs that you always dreamed about, you will need to make your homework and start dieting.

Who said that losing belly fat was easy? You need to burn the fat and build lean muscle along with the proper diet.

This is the only way to do it. Sure, there are many methods to lose weight and gain muscle, but they all follow some well known principles.

You will need to eat protein to gain muscles. You will also need to eat carbohydrates to get energy for your exercises.

You will also need to drink a lot of water, and spend way more calories than you consume. As an example, if you want to lose one pound this week, you will need to burn more than 2000 calories and be sure that they don't come back to you.

You also need to understand that alcohol is very bad for getting six pack abs. Stop this.

Let's talk about carbohydrates.

We are going to see why do you need them, and which foods you should eat to supply your body with carbs (energy).

You need carbs to provide the right amount of energy to your body. Think about a car that needs fuel.

Carbs are divided in two categories. Simple and Complex. Since you want to get 6 pack abs, I advise you to eat more complex carbs.

Some of them are: brown rice, lentils and soybeans and also vegetables.

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If your goal is to lose weight in 2008, then congratulate yourself. You're on the path to better health, more self-confidence, and overall well being.

Did you know that it's easier to lose weight than you think? The secret is in adding small changes that gradually build up over time into large lifestyle renovations. Trying to do too much too fast is often the culprit of burnout, and is the reason why many people tend to give up.

Before you put too much on your plate, so to speak, take a look at these three weight loss secrets that will help you on your way to a healthier body.

1.) Break up your workout routines - Walking is one of the best ways to lose weight, especially for people who aren't as athletic or for those just starting out a new exercise routing. Studies have shown that adding just 30 minutes of walking per day is enough to encourage weight loss. However, did you know that you can break up your walking routine into 10 minute sessions and it's just as effective? In fact, it might be even more effective because you're constantly getting up and moving around instead of tiring yourself out in one go.

2.) Take A Nap - Nope, you're not being lazy! Studies have shown that getting enough sleep is crucial to overall health as well as maintaining a good body weight. Weight gain can be aggravated by poor sleep habits. If you don't sleep well at night and feel tired, go take a cat nap! Not only will you give your body much needed rest, but napping is also beneficial to your brain function so you'll feel more alert.

3.) Eat More Often - This might seem counter-intuitive, but the fact is that eating more often keeps your metabolism running at a high rate. When you wait a long time between meals your blood sugar can drop and you will feel very hungry. When you "graze" throughout the day your blood sugar will remain even and you won't be as inclined to overdo it at mealtime. Studies show that eating 4-5 meals per day is highly effective at helping people drop pounds.

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Yeah, we've all heard about how to achieve fast weight loss. "Exercise for as little as 8 minutes a day and lose 20 pounds in 4 weeks!". Claims like this have been around for many years. You buy this junky gizmo and get incredible results for only $19.95! Or, you buy this $2000 piece of cardio equipment and the weight will melt off! Let's be real here. Do you really think losing weight is this easy? If it were, everyone would be in great shape and the obesity epidemic would be nill. Sure, some of this stuff will work, but results will be limited.

The real question with popular home gym equipment is how well are they built. They certainly aren't as durable as the commercial equipment at your local gym. What a lot of these companies bank on is the fact that you'll use it for 8 weeks or less and then turn it into a coat hanger.

Sorry, I got a little off topic. Back to the nitty gritty. Fast weight loss does not come by a small level of commitment, taking a pill, or using only a specific piece of equipment. It's a factor of lots of hard work, discipline, a correct nutrition strategy, and possibly some form of supplementation.

There, I said it. No, I'm not going to tell you it's easy and will come with little time and effort. This seems to be the "American Way" with everything we do in life. Unfortunately, very few results will come by following any fast weight loss strategy. I've mentioned the following before, but feel they may need to be reviewed once more.

Fat Loss Program Needs

1. Weight Training - This is probably the most important area of concern besides nutrition. If you understand anything about the human body, you'll know that efficiency is of utmost importance. This is the "survival mechanism" and applies heavily to weight loss efforts.

For example, let's say you've started on a restricted calorie diet. This tells the body to use it's energy stores (fat) and minimize energy usage (muscle). Without weight training, the body will degrade muscle tissue because of it's high energy cost. In turn, this will slow the metabolism down and cause results to eventually plateau. Lost muscle mass, GASP!

2. Nutrition - Definitely, the most important aspect of a fat loss program. If you consume too much food, it's gonna take a whole lot of exercise to lose weight. I'm talking a 24/7 affair with small improvements made. So, it makes sense to reduce/control caloric intake.

This can be accomplished through popular nutrition strategies such as Adkins, The Zone, South Beach, Low Fat High Carb, etc. Understand, however, that fast weight loss will not and should not take place. The goal should be around 1-4 pounds per week depending upon body composition and body weight. Any more than that and chances are you're losing muscle and plenty of body water.

My personal belief is that quality of food needs to be addressed first. This means minimizing processed foods and returning to more natural sources. Following this, I've found that the overweight population doesn't do well with carbohydrates. This is especially true as the day wears on. Nutritionist's call this "nutrient timing".

The body is better able to utilize carbohydrates early on in the day when testosterone levels are highest. As the day progresses, levels diminish and carbohydrates are more easily stored as fat. In individuals with higher body fat, this window is even smaller. UGH!

3. ESD - This is also a very important area that needs to be addressed. For fat loss, energy must be consumed through activity. Unfortunately, in this technological age, this cannot be accomplished through ADL's or Activities of Daily Living. We work jobs where sitting dominates and automobiles provide any and all transportation. Many also rely on steady-state cardiovascular methods while I tend to believe that relying on higher intensity activities, such as sprinting and intervals, will produce faster results.

4. Supplementation - Supplements tend to be relied upon too heavily when embarking on such a goal. They are just what the name states, a supplement to your diet program. In other words, having a crappy diet with tons of supplements will get you nowhere!

Some supplements I recommend and have been found by research to help with the effort include: fish oil, post workout shakes, a multivitamin, and possibly a stimulant of some kind.

I hope you don't get drawn in by the fast weight loss gimmicks and realize it's going to take time and energy to get where you want to be. Go join a gym and get to work!

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It annoys you when you are looking in the mirror. Your jeans will not fit because that flubber just refuses to fit in. Your friends sometimes think you are pregnant. Your lady love does not like your beer belly. Yes! That darn belly fat. It seems not to go away. You cannot just push it away like the pleasures of eating. Ever imagined yourself with flat firm stomach? Ever thought of yourself having that oozing sex appeal that you every dreamed of?

Health specialists conclude that those people who have higher fat density in their stomach predisposes them to acquiring heart ailments in the future. Those with apple-like shaped bodies which have more fat deposition in their stomach are more at risk for a heart attack than those with pear-shaped bodies, with fat concentrations in the thigh and hip areas.

Losing that fat belly is a good step to a healthy you and a healthy future. The best way to get rid of that belly fat is to get rid of your pessimism towards weight loss. A change in perspective can mean a lot. It can even change your life.

Start the change within yourself. It is one of the best ways on how to loose that stubborn belly fat. Try a change in your lifestyle. If you are sedentary or a 'couch potato", it is time for a change in paradigm. Try sweating it out with some exercise you may be surprised at how good you will feel about yourself. Perhaps you have tried all sorts of weight loss remedy in the market. For sure you have tried using the diet pills, lose weight teas, lose weight drugs and read tons of lose weight guides but still all your efforts will be futile if you do not have a structure and system in place to keep you on track.

If you have not made a firm commitment on losing weight you will end up wasting your efforts. Consider this, it is time for you to stop counting on fast weight loss programs, guide books and supplements UNTIL you find the DISCIPLINE and CONVICTION that it is required for such programs to work.

Begin with a good attitude and a positive regard towards losing weight. Remember that all of those things you do to lose weight like controlling your diet, good nutrition and proper exercise are all in vain unless you see things in a different perspective. If you can do this then you are on the right track. Be positive and everything will follow.

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If you are aiming at fast weight loss there is only one way to go. To get rid of excessive fat you will need to do 2 things. 1) You need to go on a proven fat burning diet and 2) Exercise in a way that improves the result of the diet.

Choosing diet isn't that hard. You should pursue a calorie shifting diet that will boost your metabolism into burning fat like never before. During the first cycle of dieting it is quite possible to lose 10 pounds in 7 days. The result of the diet comes from many factors and the more you initially weigh the more you will lose. This is because your insulin levels will stabilize and you will lose some water weight. Shifting calories according to a certain scheme will increase your metabolism and have it going at full speed ahead meaning that it will open up your fat cells and release a lot of the fat.

Choosing exercise program is a bit more difficult. You want to lose weight so if you do too much weight lifting you'll gain muscle and weight. On the contrary, if you do too little weight lifting you will lose muscle mass and we don't want that either.

I found that combining cardio-exercising and weight lifting was a great way. I have a free program over at my site. Look below for link. This program is built to burn fat and it burns fat all day and all night. The program should be done about 2-3 times per week. If money isn't an object you should try Turbulence Training as this is a full program.

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Contrary to popular belief, aerobic training is not a very effective way of burning fat. If you want to know why, then read on...

Do you think only aerobic training can improve your cardiovascular fitness? Then you'll be surprised by the latest comparison of circuit weight training and cardiovascular exercise.

Brazilian researchers assigned subjects training program for twelve weeks. One group of subjects served as an inactive control group while the second group start performed aerobic exercise three times per week (35 minutes at 70% of maximal heart rate), and a third group did circuit training for three days per week (lifting at 60% of their 1 repetition maximum for a series of exercises for 35 minutes).

Most people would be shocked to know that the aerobic training group does not outperform the lifting group. It's much commons sense that both groups would have lower body strength increases but only the training group would have enhanced their upper body strength.

This study gives a pleasant surprise for both men and women who want to strengthen their entire body and improve their aerobic fitness in only a few workouts per week. You don't have to do this with slow, boring cardio workouts to improve your health (besides you'd miss out on the upper body strength gains anyway).

To get maximum results in minimum time, perform multi-muscle resistance exercises (such as squats, pushups, and rowing exercises). Your best bet is to start with a bodyweight warm-up for 5 minutes with squats and push up. Follow the warm up with movements like barbell squats and dumbbell rows, multi-joint, multi-muscle movements. Follow the exercises with interval training and you have a muscle building, fat loss workout all in one.

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If you want to know how long will it take you to lose 20 pounds you need to ask yourself what you're willing to do in order to lose that much weight as fast as possible. This is very important because you can lose 20 pounds in as little as 2 weeks, though it's not the easiest thing in the world. If you go for 4 or 6 weeks, it's much easier. Keep reading to see how long it takes to lose 20 lbs. with several weight loss methods.

Lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks:

If you want to lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks, your best bet is to use a detox diet. This is a liquid diet which is based on fruit juice. A detox diet flushes your body of useless, undigested deposits of fat, and also induces weight loss because it's a low calorie diet. You can definitely lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks with that kind of diet. However, don't use this diet for over 2-3 weeks because it loses it's effectiveness. A juice detox diet isn't easy to stick to because we're used to eating solid food each day, but it can get you fast results. I recommend the Master Cleanser diet.

Lose 20 Pounds in 20 Days or 3 weeks

If you want to lose 20 pounds in 3 weeks, the best option is to pick a diet and fitness program which revolves around cardiovascular routines. Sticking to such a program for 45-60 minutes each day and eating a reduced carb diet can get you the results you want. It will take some determination for you to stick to such a regimen for 3 weeks, but you'll be much slimmer and fitter by the time you're done. I recommend a program called Turbulence Training because it's highly effective.

Lose 20 Pounds in 4 weeks or 1 Month

The minimum time frame which I mostly recommend in order to lose 20 pounds is 1 month, even though I've shown you how it can be done faster. In1 month you can lose 20 pounds by using a weight loss program which is based on Calorie Shifting. This is a weight loss method which allows you to lose weight fast by manipulating the types of calories that you eat thereby 'tricking' your metabolism to remain running high, so your body is like a fat burning furnace. A calorie shifting diet is easy to stick to because it's simple to use, you don't starve yourself, nor do you need to do hours of exercise. Losing 20 pounds in this way is recommended because it's the easiest way in which you can maintain your weight loss to the future. I recommend using the original Calorie Shifting diet: Fat Loss 4 Idiots.

As you can see the answer to the question of how long it will take you to lose 20 pounds is really up to you.

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You may have heard this story before: A study was taking place on a new method of weight loss. The first step in the study was to send all the subjects home with food logs and instructions to document everything they ate and drank. The idea was, the researchers first wanted to get an idea of how participants normally ate, then to work on the changes from there. What they found when the logs were returned a couple of weeks later was unexpected: most of the people who kept food logs had lost weight! That wasn't the point of the study, of course, but it opened up a whole new theory of what could work to promote weight loss.

Why did this happen? Probably because it made people think about what they were eating. Merely becoming conscious of what was about to go into one's mouth made some people stop, think, and put it back. Have you ever stopped for a minute before you ate something--even before you bought something-- and thought about whether you really wanted to eat it or not? Has this led to a change in your behavior? When you keep a food log it makes you stop and think, "If I eat this I'll have to write it down" and it might actually lead to the decision not to eat that food.

What's keeping you from trying a food log? Often people respond to this by saying they don't want to be inconvenienced by carrying a large pad around, and moreso by forcing themselves to think about what they eat. But thinking consistently before you eat anything is the part that works to reduce your intake.

Your log doesn't have to be bulky or tedious. You can get a tiny memo pad to carry and make a plan to write down what you eat immediately after a meal. Make it as easy and enjoyable as you can, whether it's by using fun-colored ink pens or carrying a colorful notebook, having a contest with a friend, or seeing how long you can keep the log. And be sure to have a reward in mind for yourself for when you accomplish your goal!

People keep these records in varying details: Consider the following when starting to keep a food log:

1) It makes sense to put a few remarks about how the food is prepared (is it broiled chicken or fried?) and the portion size (is it a cup of pasta or five cups?) to get an idea of how much you're eating, calorie-wise after a few days.

2) Make a note of the time you ate the food and whether it was a meal or snack. You might later see that you overeat if you wait to eat breakfast at 10:00 am, but if you eat at 8:00 am it appears to be a smaller amount of food. Or, you might find that if you have a small snack at 4:00 your dinner is much smaller, but if you don't snack you are so hungry at 6:30 that you eat a larger amount of food for dinner.

3) Where were you when you ate each meal or snack (was it in the car? standing at the kitchen sink?) This can give you ideas to reflect about when you see a trend. You might find that you eat a lot more when you dine at a restaurant than you do at home. Or that you want to declare a "No Food Zone" in your living room, at your desk, or somewhere else you find that you do a lot of mindless eating.

4) Sometimes it's helpful too look at why you ate and how you were feeling when you ate, if you tend to be an emotional eater. Were you actually hungry? Or maybe just bored? Were you anxious about something and turning to food to calm yourself down? Maybe it has become a habit to munch on a bag of chips while watching a certain tv show. Consider having a column labeled "how hungry" on a scale of 1-10, or "mood" or "activity".

Linking what you eat to these situations gives you a starting place to make changes.

Challenge yourself to try a food log this week. It doesn't have to be one hundred percent perfect every day. Try writing down what you eat for 3 days this week and see if something comes to light. To start off easier, think about what you consider to be your problem times and try logging what you eat after dinner, for instance, if you eat reasonably well during the day but graze all evening before bedtime. Or keep a little pad with you when you go to parties to help you keep track of all the appetizers you ingest if you're a frequent party-goer.

Don't forget drinks, too. Some people consume an enormous amount of calories from sodas, alcoholic beverages, even drinks you consider to be "good for you" like milk and juice.

Have some fun with this project and keep an open mind. Decide to take note of foods you were just about to eat, when you remembered you would have to write it down and then stopped yourself! Keep track of these and add up how many calories you saved this week by keeping your food record.

A food log can serve you in many ways. Just try it and see.

Let me know how you're doing with your food log and what you discover! E-mail me through my website, at http://www.mycoachlaurie.com, where you can also go for diet tips, links to great books and websites, or to sign up for a free monthly newsletter!