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Good Nutrition Strips that Fat

October 13th, 2008 admin No comments

When people are shopping for a new weight loss system there are certain things that should be kept in mind. Weight loss systems that are affordable solutions should be at the top of the list, as well as systems that work, and keep weight off permanently. It also helps if you find a system that is easy so that the user does not easily feel like giving up.

The Nutrisystem is a popular choice because you do not need to worry about meal planning and staying on the system is pretty much going to guarantee you weight loss. However, there are reasons why it may not be the best choice.

Recently a friend approached me wondering about whether or not she should try a new weight loss program and was wondering whether or not the Nutrisystem would be a good choice for her. She had recently tried Weight Watchers and although found some success with it, she found it hard to keep up with the program. At the time she did not know about my involvement with the Strip That Fat program because it is still very new on the market.

She went on to explain that the Nutrisystem would plan her meals for her and she was excited about that aspect. I explained that any system where you have to purchase your meals is going to be hard to stay on for a few reasons. One being that the bills add up fast and the meals cost more money than planning healthy meals yourself. I asked her how long she planned to stay on the system and she told me as long as it took her to lose about 20 pounds. I asked her what she was going to do after this time. I do not think she realized that she was setting herself up to go into the same yo-yo diet loop that she did when she tried Weight Watchers. After she would stop the expensive new system she would probably go back to her old eating habits and put the weight right back on.

I then told her all about the new Strip That Fat program and she immediately went online and got a copy for herself. I explained that the Strip That Fat system is a real lifestyle change and it was not something that would cost her a lot of money. The system comes with a diet guide as well as a diet generator. You start with the foods you already like to eat and you type them into the generator. Then you build healthy meal plans around this. You buy your own meals at the store instead of sending them to your house so you save money. Also you are eating the foods you like already so you do not need to worry about eating food you hate making it difficult to stay on the diet.

It turned out to be truly a winning solution for her.

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Lose Weight with Eggs – Get the Facts

October 10th, 2008 admin 3 comments

The Truth Behind Losing Weight with Eggs!

There are many different foods that have had diets centred around them – cabbage, for example, or lemonade even – but there is one food that seems to keep coming up time and time again, not in its own diet plan, but as a part of other diets. And that is eggs – and there is good reason for this – to lose weight with eggs as a part of your diet can be much easier!

Let’s take a look at why…

Every successful diet has the same basis – take in fewer calories than you burn each day and your body will burn fat to make up the difference, so you lose weight. Nice and simple! But, of course, there are many ways to enhance the weight loss and adding extra protein to your diet is one of the best. This is because your body uses that protein to replace the fat in your muscles – and lean muscle mass will always burn more calories than fat, so your weight loss accelerates the longer you pursue this plan. So how does that tie in to lose weight with eggs? – Simple – eggs are a GREAT natural source of protein!

Not only that, but eggs, especially if you only use the whites, are a very healthy source of protein. If you have cardio-vascular problems, you may well be recommended a diet including egg whites – because of that low risk way of getting protein into your diet. Much healthier than a steak!! So you can lose weight with eggs and strengthen your heart at the same time.

Protein is also a great way to keep your hunger under control. Your body takes a lot longer to break down protein than carbohydrates, so a high protein meal will always satisfy your hunger for longer than one without protein. And if you get caught wanting a snack between meals – high protein, low calorie is the answer. When you lose weight with eggs, you have a naturally packaged, easily carried and stored source of protein right there! I did not personally have much success with the Atkins diet, but one of the things that I did gain was to learn the use of eggs as snacks and quick meals. Amazing how you can lose weight with eggs when you just grab a boiled egg instead of a cookie for a snack – AND it helps your hunger for longer!

Having said all that – I heard on the radio this morning a discussion of how eating nine eggs a day would absolutely cause you to lose weight with eggs. Now – I am sure that is true – but there is a downside to all this protein. First off – your body is not actually all that good at absorbing protein, especially if you are not used to a high protein diet. And the results can be a little “gassy”! If you are going to lose weight with eggs or any other high protein method, make sure you supplement your diet with enzymes to help you absorb that protein safely.

Secondly, as with all targeted diets, there is another side to the story! Your body does not only need protein! It ALSO needs calories, carbs, vitamins, etc – the danger of an “egg only” diet is that it can totally bias your diet in one direction, which is not a healthy way of losing weight, and as soon as you get off the plan, you may find weight gain incredibly fast.

So – do I think you can lose weight with eggs? Absolutely! But be aware of the balance in your diet, and, if you want the healthiest option, make sure you incorporate some physical activity too! The absolute best way is to get on a program that lays out exactly what you need to do to achieve balanced, long term weight loss – the best around that I have found is Strip That Fat – which absolutely lays out what you need to do to achieve success, so all you have to do is follow the plan. But whatever you do – stay healthy and you will find your weight stays off much better!

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Prevent Weight Gain During the Holidays

October 10th, 2008 admin No comments

The holiday season is fast approaching and if you are like most, this is the time of year to catch up with family and friends. You have spent the last few months watching what you eat and losing weight. You are excited to show off the new you!

Those delicious puddings, cakes and those sweet, absolutely delicious chocolate cookies will be calling you to reach out and grab a handful but if you are on a weight loss program, that is the last thing you want to do.

One little cookie won’t do much damage, right? Well, did you realize that one little cookie a day for a month can add an extra pound to the scale? Well, the temptation of those mouth-watering treats and sumptuous dinners can be a little overwhelming at times, here’s how you can keep yourself glued to your weight loss goals and prevent weight gain during the holidays.

Never Skip Meals This is the best way to make you crabby, feeling tired and hungry all the time. If you think skipping a few meals can make up for your intentions to splurge on those tasty holiday meals, you are dead wrong! What will be more likely to happen is that you be famished and will eat pretty much everything in site. You will end up eating a lot more calories than you even thought possible and of course blow all aspects of your diet plan.

Eat Before the Party It is a good idea to snack before the party, and select a high fiber meal. A diet high in fiber can make you feel full, so there is less chance of binging on those delicacies and in turn prevent weight gain during the holidays.

Stay as far Away as Possible from the Buffet Table Resisting those tasty looking dishes can be a real challenge and you don’t want to stimulate your senses in a negative way that may cause your willpower to be threatened unnecessarily! Choose a healthy helping of those foods you need…salads, fruits and a snack or two and move away from the table as fast as you can! Get involved in a good engaging conversation, and soon you’ll get your mind off food to be able to survive through those tempting times and coast through the party with flying colors!

Drink Lots of Water Water is a great lubricant and helps you keep hydrated. Drink plenty of water during the party to avoid feelings of hunger – water does a good job of keeping your tummy full instead of binging on the food. Water will also help to fire up your metabolic rate and helps flush fats away.

Get Plenty of Exercise Getting a lot of exercise is crucial to keeping your metabolism geared up and the adrenalin going so that you won’t need to resort to food to get you feeling good. Choose an exercise that is fun and makes you feel good about yourself. The holiday season is simply not an excuse not to exercise!

The holiday season is an exciting and stressful time for people. Do not let the holidays be an excuse to give up your weight loss goals……you have come so far already! Keep on track, prevent weight gain during the holidays and keep those extra pounds off the scale. You have already lost them…….don’t give them a chance to come back!

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