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August 26, 2008
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I’m starting something new.. who knows if it will work. I went to the grocery shopping last night. I’m going to try a Atkins shake in the morning and/or coffee. Depending on how hungry I am a V8 and almonds for lunch. If I’m more hungry salad. Then for dinner, Salad or a veggie and a (vegan) Lean Cuisine. (Tons of water also) My body needs a change, I’m hoping this will help my weight move down. Any thoughts? this is the ambition : Before : After, 20lbs lighter (weight view) :
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Losing weight seems to be a never ending quest for men and women alike. It’s no wonder with obesity rates at their highest levels in history it should definitely be a concern to everyone. But why is it so hard for us to lose weight and more importantly keep it off?
With so many fad diets and fat burner pills out there losing weight should be as simple as popping a pill and watching the fat melt away. Is there such a thing as a Magic Pill for weight loss? Products like meltdown, Lipo 6, Stimulant X, Venom Hyperdrive, Thermonex and more all have very catchy names and promise to deliver unbelievable results with just one bottle, but do they work?
The answer to the first question is NO! There is no magic pill that will just melt fat away simply by taking it on a regular basis. There is so much more to the fat burning or weight loss process than that. The answer to the second question is Yes, a lot of these over the counter products do work to an extent but in order to achieve the unbelievable results as state on the bottles, the individual taking the product will have to make several behavioral changes. Certainly we all wish that we could simply take a pill a day and eat and drink whatever we wanted without any repercussions. But it isn’t so. We need to look at the various weight loss products out there like hydroxycut hardcore, meltdown, venom hyper drive more as a tool than some sort or miracle pill.
The basic weight loss or weight gain equation is Calories In (consumed or eaten) versus Calories Burned (physical and mental activity) ! In other words, if you consume 3,000 calories in a 24 hour period but only burned 2,000 calories within that same 24 hour period you would have a surplus of 1000 unburned calories. What do you think happens to these unburned calories? No, they don’t simply vanish and go away. The body stores them in case it needs them for extra energy. But your not exercising so you don’t need the extra energy. Let’s say the next day the exact same thing happens, you consume 3,000 calories yet you only burn 2,000 calories. Now you have a surplus of 2,000 calories. Do it one more day and you have a surplus of 3,000 calories and there are 3600 calories in a pound of bodyweight. So in three days you added another pound to your body because your equation is out of balance.
If we can simply balance the calories in versus calories burned we would at least stay the same. But what if we could actually burn more calories than we take in on a regular basis? Would that make a difference? You bet it would. Simply reverse the math from above and in 3 days you could lose a pound of bodyweight instead of gaining it. I know, easier said than done. Here is where our tools come in, hydroxycut hardcore, stimulant x, lipo 6, meltdown and other products can help our bodies burn more calories through a process called thermo genesis . (elevated body temperature) The core body temperature heats up and the brain signals the body to cool it down, this requires energy (burning calories). Add their appetite control qualities and you have a tool that works.
So simply put, counting calories and adding an over the counter weight loss product to your regimen can be very beneficial if you burn more calories than you consume. Instead of eating 3 slices of pizza, next time just eat 1 and 1/2 or 2. Instead of the piece of pie eat half of it. You will be amazed at the results.
If you get a chance, check out weighins.com. It’s a supportive close-knit community for people wanting to lose weight. With a free membership you can join a weight loss challenge (like the Biggest Loser tv show). You also get a free calorie counter and personal diet journals. I like it much better than sparkpeople.
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Nowadays everyone seems to suffer from a weight problem. In the quest to lose excess weight, we will try all sorts of diets. Sometimes we in our over zealous pursuit for the perfect diet, we lose sight of what is important, our health or our weight.
A fast and healthy way to lose weight is with the cabbage soup diet. A low fat and high fiber diet that accelerates the loss of weight while eating a healthy diet. For it to be most effective, it is suggested that you follow the cabbage soup diet for only seven days. For maximum results you should drink a lot of water and follow the diet’s routine exactly.
While on the cabbage soup diet it is recommended that you take a vitamin supplement and you should eat as much soup as you can and as often as you want. Keeping your stomach full is the key to the success of this diet; if you don’t eat enough of the soup, you might be tempted to eat something else.
The cabbage soup diet usually contains cabbage, onion and tomatoes and helps to burn fat due to the high fiber content. To make your soup more scrumptious you can add bell peppers, celery, salt, pepper, garlic powder or any other spices of your choice. You can also add light chicken stock or vegetable broth. This seven day diet includes: - Cabbage soup and fruits except banana on the first day. Tea without sugar should be taken.
The second day of the cabbage soup diet you can also have vegetables but no dry beans or corn; you may also have a baked potato in which you can spice up. On the 3rd day add fruits and vegetables along with the soup.
On the third day of your cabbage soup diet you can have fruits, vegetables and soup. On the fourth day you can have banana and milk and not to forget the cabbage soup. The fifth day would include tomatoes, meat or fish and the soup. On the sixth day you can have soup, meat and lots of green leafy vegetables.
On the last day of your cabbage soup diet you can have soup, rice, fruit juice and vegetables. During you diet you can?t have bread, alcohol, carbonated beverages or even diet soda. What you can have is black coffee, black tea, unsweetened fruit juice, cranberry juice and skimmed milk. By following this diet you can easily loose 10 to 15 pounds in a week.
The healthiest way to do this diet is to follow it for a week and then take a minimum break of one week and if you wish you can start your diet again. The cabbage soup diet is surely a successful and quick way to loose the unwanted fat.
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