Quick Weight Loss: Its not to late to get in shape for Summer

Author: Greg McKenzie

So you have yet to start a weight loss routine and summer is
right around the corner. You have definitely been dreaming and
making plans about lounging around the pool or hitting the beach
and letting the sun turn your skin a golden brown. At the
moment, you're probably thinking it will be awhile before you
can take off your shirt. Unfortunately, those extra layers of
fat you had stored up to keep you warm in the winter have long
since overstayed their welcome. You haven't got time for a long,
drawn out fitness routine like you'd originally planned, because
you need good, healthy weight loss in just weeks instead of
months! If this sounds like you, I'm in a position to provide
five tips that will help you lose those extra pounds quickly, in
fact as quickly as over the summer.

Fast Weight Loss Summer routine

We'll explore five ways to brush off those few extra pounds so
you can spend your summer having fun at pool parties instead of
hiding that bulky body indoors. You can achieve the results you
desire with a little hard work and a lot of discipline; it's not
easy but it can be done. Just keep in mind that it will only be
a few weeks.

Because diet is the most important part of weight loss, the
first four ideas deal with what you eat. Incorporating the fifth
tip works synergistically with the first four to help you lose
weight quickly. Medical studies prove this is the best route to
rapid loss of fat. In order to lose 3 to 5 kilograms in about 3
weeks, just follow these tips. Let's begin:

1) Lay off the starches. Stay away from rice and potatoes right
now as they are full of energy which you do not need. If you
don't get energy from pasta, rice and potatoes, your body will
find the energy it needs from other sources, and make no
mistake, when you go on to tip number 5 your body will need
extra energy.

2) Eliminate sugar from the food you eat. Sugar is the major
culprit behind your excess weight, and it should be a top
priority to balance your blood sugar. Your objective is to
provide your body with a slow and balanced supply of energy
throughout the day, while avoiding the energy spikes caused by
sugary foods.

3. Eat protein with every meal Protein slows down digestion and
with it the release of sugar into your blood stream. It also
causes the body to burn more energy as it takes a lot of energy
to digest.

4. Eat six meals a day Grazing on food all through the day has
two benefits. One is that the extra eating burns more calories,
two, the spread out meals balance your blood sugar out over the
course of the day

5. Do High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Another key to
losing weight is exercise. Interval Training's special ability
is that it can burn fat over a 40 hour period after the
exercise. It also works completely in tandem with the diet
weight loss tips mentioned above to truly accelerate your summer
weight loss. You will need to build a routine that's specific
for weight loss.

To create your own href="http://www.intervaltraining.net/hiit.html">HIIT Summer
workout program visit IntervalTraining.net

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Greg McKenzie is the creator of IntervalTraining.net, the most
complete resource on Interval Training and HIIT on the Internet

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6 Dieting Tips to Lose Weight

Author: Jeff Adams

If you are planning to follow a regular diet, then concentrate
a few dieting tips as advised by the physician that are quite
simple and easy to implement.

Observe your weight almost for every weekend and see that you do
not loose more than 1 or 2 pounds. Remember that you cannot lose
your weight within just a fortnight. When you check your weight
periodically, you may notice that your weight has remained
constant. So, do not become frustrated and observe fast but
continue your modest diet as before to reasonably lose weight.

Here are a few tips for having a healthy diet

1) Lace mustard powder on your bread instead of mayonnaise that
contains heavy dose of fat.

2) Do not consume fried food frequently, so as an alternative
boil, bake or roast it.

3) Drink about 6-8 glasses a day so that you flush your
unnecessary constituents in the body.

4) Limit your alcohol intake as it adds calorie content in your
body.

5) One of the interesting tips provided is to visit the
groceries only after your meals because you will obviously buy
in lesser quantities. As your tummy gets filled with the hearty
meal, you are not strongly tempted to buy the spicy stuff.
Strictly purchase according to the list you have prepared at
home.

6) Read the carton carefully to know the proportion of each
nutrient present in the food. In this way you can avoid buying
those foods that contain high quantity fats or carbohydrates and
concentrate on buying items with high contents of fibers.

Finally it is an important point to note that starvation will
never constitute in burning the calories of the body. On the
contrary, it slowers the process of metabolism and stores fat.
Therefore never skip a meal or observe fasting before visiting a
restaurants. If you want to maintain a shape to your body,
exercise program is an essential activity. Besides burning the
calories from the body, it is necessary to bring your weight
under control at all the times.

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Effective Fat Burning System

There may be a number of effective fat burning system,
but what I will tell you will be the easiest to do. The program
that is easy to follow and easy to maintain proves to be the
best to the people.

The first thing that you need to do is to maintain your diet and
follow some diet plan. You should be strict to the diet plan.
There should be no exceptions in this it. The reason to this is
that even if you are not able to follow even one meal according
to the diet plan, the whole procedure may get disturbed.

You will also have to do some exercise daily. The changes, and
increases or decreases with the change of diet. You need to
follow each and every thing that is mentioned in the diet plan.
There are many and many websites where you will be able to find
the diet plans. Choose the one right for you according to your
taste, and even if it is not according to your taste, you need
to follow it. Where you have eaten up so many things in your
life, one more exception would give you a big relief.

Then you need to take as much water as you can. You need to
consume at least 2,5 liter of water in one day. Following this
Effective Fat Burning System, would give you the best
results in a few months. However, you need to take care of the
rules, and there are no exceptions in it.

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Hoodia And Weight Loss

Author: Jeff Adams

San tribesmen of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa have one of
the oldest primitive cultures in existence, maybe as old as
100,000 years. They are hunter-gatherers and go on long hunting
expeditions. Given the harsh desert and scarcity of game, they
chew on a succulent plant called Hoodia Gordonii to keep off
hunger and thirst.

In 1937 a Dutch anthropologist recorded, this fact and in the
1960s CSIR, the South African research council, started a study
on the plant. In 1997 CSIR took out a patent on a molecule of
Hoodia, named P57, as an aid in weight-loss treatment. In 1998
they made an agreement with a British company, Phytopharm, to
test and market the product.

Phytopharm carried out the usual clinical trails of P 57 and
announced a very positive result in 2001. In a double-blind
study volunteers were given 400mg of dried Hoodia per day. After
15 days they reduced their calorie intake by 1,000 per day. The
control group did not show any appreciable reduction.

In the mid-brain hypothalamus there are nerve cells that detect
glucose. When we eat, the glucose from food reaches these nerve
cells, and they fire signals that make you feel full. The
molecule in Hoodia Gordonii P 57 is 10,000 times as active as
glucose in making these cells start the signal and make you feel
full. This plant has proved to be a natural appetite
suppressant, without the side effects of other chemicals that
are being used for weight loss treatment.

Unfortunately, Pfizer has given up the attempt to develop a
synthetic P 57 as not economical. Despite all the hype of the
Hoodia manufacturers, it is simply a natural way of suppressing
appetite and nothing more. For a sensible program to lose weight
you take it as one aspect of the total. You need to combine it
with a nutritious diet, exercise and life-style modification,
and each one of these is more important than the appetite
suppressant. A sensible weight loss program is one that can be
sustained over a long term without undergoing any privations.

Hoodia Gordoni is a very useful supplement during the initial
stages of a weight-loss program to shed the extra pounds. But
altering behavior patterns can keep those pounds off permanently.

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The Scale Is Not Your Friend

Author: Jeff Adams

Congratulations! You've chosen to embark on a journey towards a
healthier lifestyle. After much research, you've eliminated
processed foods and sugar from your diet, reduced your fat
intake, and increased your protein. Each day begins with you
dragging yourself out of bed to make sure you get in your new
workout regimen, including both cardio and strength training.

Weigh-in day rolls around and you jump on the scale, as nervous
and excited as a child on Christmas morning. Excitement quickly
turns to disgust as you realize the scale hasn't even moved ...
or worse yet, it has actually gone up!

Although it may be tempting to just throw in the towel and plop
down in front of the TV to drown your sorrows in a pint of Ben &
Jerry's, don't be so quick to give up. Contrary to popular
belief, the scale is not the best indicator of your fitness
level. It can be used in conjunction with several other tools to
help measure your progress, but should never be relied on as the
sole means of measurement.

Body Fat

A body fat analysis is a very useful tool in the quest to
become healthier, and thanks to modern technology, it's easy to
find out what percentage of your total body weight is lean
muscle mass and how much is fat.

There are several methods for analyzing body fat including body
weight scales and hand-held body fat analyzers, both of which
send a painless electrical pulse through your body. A personal
trainer or nutritionist can also analyze your body fat
percentage or a nominal fee, typically using a device known as
calipers. Each method can vary slightly, so it is important to
select a method and use it consistently to ensure your results
are as accurate as possible.

Measurements

One pound of muscle takes up 2/3 the area of one pound of fat.
They may weigh the same, but they don't look anything alike!
Need a mental image? Consider one pound of Jello sitting beside
one pound of lean, cooked beef. Which do you think will take up
more space? Obviously the Jello will and it will be "jiggly" as
well. The beef will be more condensed and solid -- leaner.

Why do I make this comparison? When you begin working out,
especially if you incorporate strength training into your
routine, you will be building muscle. In many cases, you will
initially build muscle as fast or faster than you lose the fat.
The scale will not recognize the difference between the fat and
muscle, so it is entirely possible to see only a small weight
loss, hold steady, or even gain weight although your body shape
is changing!

By tracking actual measurements, you will have a better
assessment of how your body shape is changing and improving,
even if the scale doesn't seem to agree. Suggested measurements
for comparison are chest, waist, abdomen, hips, thighs, calves
and biceps. Be sure to measure exactly the same spot each time
to keep the results as accurate as possible. Enter your
measurements in a spreadsheet or chart, updating monthly to
track your progress!

Photos Don't Lie The absolute best method of measuring your
weight loss is to see it for yourself. Have your spouse, friend,
or family member take photos of you as bare as your dare.
Remember that no one other than you will need to see these
photos, so choose a revealing outfit such as a bathing suit,
workout shorts & bra, or even your skivvies!

Take new photos each month, always wearing the same outfit.
You'll be shocked at the changes that you see and you should
remain motivated enough to make it through another month.

When you do weigh in

Be sure to weigh in wearing the same clothing, and under the
same circumstances. To make it easiest, simply weigh in first
thing in the morning, after emptying your bladder, and without
any clothes on. Keep in mind that scales can be affected by a
number of factors including moisture and how level the floor is.
Try to ensure that the scale is situated in the same spot on the
floor (I use a particular tile to line up with) and that there
is not excessive moisture at the time.

Remember, it's NOT all about the scale!

The safest, most practical method to lose weight is to eat
healthy, clean foods such as whole grains, fresh fruits and
vegetables, and lean meats as well as exercising daily. Strength
training should be incorporated into your workout routine
several times per week as well as at least 30 minutes of cardio
per day.

Find a support group that has goals similar to your own to help
you stay motivated. You may find one at your local gym, with
organizations such as Weight Watchers, or even online. Personal
Fitness Zone has an active, extremely supportive community that
is free to join at http://www.PersonalFitnessZone.com/boards/

Don't become discouraged just because the scale doesn't move as
fast as you would like. You did not put on that excess weight
overnight, and it's not going to come off that quickly either.
Use multiple methods for tracking your progress and don't rely
so heavily on the scale - you'll be much happier and more
inclined to stick with it!

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Break It Down

Author: Jeff Adams

Article:
Most folks know a small amount about metabolism. Some know all
about it, some know only that it happens in our bodies, and
others have only heard the word. For those of you out there who
are interested in learning a bit more, here it is! Metabolism
works in our bodies to synthesize and break down food, or
"purines".

Before we go any further on metabolism, we should learn what
Purines are. They come from the food that we ingest. Who thought
food could have such a fancy name? Purines, by definition are "A
double-ringed, crystalline organic base, C5H4N4, not known to
occur naturally, from which is derived the nitrogen bases
adenine and guanine, as well as uric acid as a metabolic end
product."

Now, back to metabolism. Metabolism occurs in living organisms,
to sustain life, and/or to synthesize. In humans, it does both.
We require such things as nutrients to sustain our being, and
metabolism takes these vitamins out of purines. without a
metabolism, we would eat and fill up once, never have a bowel
movement, and slowly decay from vitamin deficiency.

And there you have it! For you out there who you they know it
all, I threw in some big words, and for you out there who don't
know the first thing about metabolism, there you go! You can
aquire more information on metabolism or purines from books,
internet sources, or you doctor.

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Hoodia Cactus And Diet Pills

Author: Jeff Adams

Most of the journalists used the name, "the African Hoodia
Cactus" when they learned about the hunger-suppressing plant
from South Africa. What they meant was "Hoodia Gordonii," found
wild in the Kalahari Desert. It does not belong to the cactus
genus.

Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent. The Genus is Trichocaulon and
the family name is Asclepiadaceae. It is a grayish brown plant
with ten or more tentacles, resembling a long cucumber with
spikes. The height of the plant can be 18 inches to 6 feet. It
is bitter-tasting, with an unpleasant smell.

The San Bushmen have been using this plant for thousands of
years as a hunger suppressant while on long hunts. CSIR of South
Africa took a patent on the plant as a weight-loss aid and sold
it to a British pharmaceutical company, Phytopharm. The plant
grows only in a desert climate and takes about 5 to 7 years to
mature. Attempts to grow them in China, Mexico and the USA
failed.

Phytopharm successfully conducted clinical trials on the plant
and combined with Pfizer of the USA to produce P 57, the active
ingredient of Hoodia, synthetically. After the attempt failed,
because it was uneconomical, they arranged for large plantations
in South Africa to cultivate the plant. They have tied up with
Unilever, a British MNC and food giant, to test and market the
product by 2008.

After a legal challenge and subsequent settlement between the
San tribe lawyer and CSIR of South Africa, the Bushmen are to be
given part of the profits made from the sales of the product. In
an October 2004 convention at Bangkok, CITES (Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of wild Fauna and
Flora) included Hoodia Gordonii in Appendix II. This means that
the South African government has an active control over this
plant, and is not likely to allow over-exploitation of wild
Hoodia.

It is proving to be a difficult task. Taking a plant from the
wild desert and growing it as a plantation crop is a challenge
that the scientists involved are facing. Diseases, pests and a
lot of agricultural practices have to be understood. However,
they are confident of success in putting the product on the
supermarket shelf by 2008.

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Weight Loss Diets - A Review

Trying the 1000 calorie diet is only advisable for one week, due
to your body entering starvation mode and conserving fat.
Overdoing the 1000 calorie diet is counterproductive to your
body so try to stay on it for only 1 week. After 1 week you will
lose between 3-5 pounds. The 1000 calorie diet can be used as a
starter diet for a long term weight loss program. Try to aim for
2-3 pounds of weight loss and a good exercise program to begin
with. After 1 week on the 1000 calorie diet, try upping your
calorie intake or reverting back to a not so severe diet, this
will prevent your body's metabolism from slowing down. Here is a
simple 1000 calorie daily menu.

Breakfast * banana sandwich made with 2 slices of wholemeal
bread and a small banana * small glass of orange juice

snack * 1 pot of low fat yoghurt (preferably fruit)

lunch * 1 wholemeal roll filled with tuna and low fat mayonnaise
(use tin tuna in spring water) * mixed lettuce salad, red or
yellow sweet peppers, spring onions

snack * 1 bag of lower fat crisps

dinner * roast chicken breast (without skin) * potatoes, mashed
with 30ml semi-skimmed milk * broccoli (all vegetables steamed
or boiled) * carrots * gravy (made from granules)

evening * 1 low calorie hot chocolate drink made with powder and
water

drinks throughout the day * diet coke, water, black coffee or
tea without sugar

the 1000 calorie diet can be used as a starter diet for a long
term weight loss program. Try to aim for 2-3 pounds of weight
loss and a good exercise program to begin with. Remember after 1
week on the 1000 calorie diet, try upping your calorie intake or
reverting back to a not so severe diet, this will prevent your
body's metabolism from slowing down.

Vegetarian diet

a well balanced vegetarian diet provides many benefits for the
body. Some of those benefits include a reduced risk of chronic
diseases, such as:

* obesity * coronary artery disease * hypertension * high blood
pressure * diabetes * some types of cancer and more...

Your vegetarian diet, must be planned well. If not your body
could end up in need of some vital nutrients. Some of these
nutrients essential for the body are:

* protein * minerals (zinc, calcium, iron) * vitamin b12 *
vitamin d

protein sources include, tofu and other soy-based products,
legumes, seeds, nuts, grains, and vegetables

experts say that in order for a balanced vegetarian diet, you
should eat nuts and whole grain cereals for good sources amino
acids.

Greens such as spinach, kale and broccoli are a good source of
calcium.

For sources of vitamin b12 which comes from animals, can be
substituted with fortified breakfast cereals and fortified soy
drinks.

Sources of iron are red meats, liver and egg yolks which are all
high in cholesterol. Spinach, dried beans and dried fruits are
all good vegetarian sources of iron.

A vegetarian diet is healthier than a meat diet. However this
does not mean that you have the right to stuff your face with
crisps, chocolate and chips everyday. Your balanced diet should
include all of the above, i.e. Fruit, vegetables, nuts, dairy
produce and soy. Below is a table of some calorie controls in a
vegetarian diet:

food group 1200 calorie 1500 calorie 1800 calorie vegetables 5
servings 6 servings 8 servings fruits 3 servings 3 servings 5
servings grains 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings dairy 2
servings 2-3 servings 2-3 servings beans, nuts and seeds 5oz 6oz
7oz total fat 30-35g 40-50g 50-60g

you can find a massive rage of diets on the internet free of
charge! A vegetarian diet is an all round healthier option, and
can go a long way to helping you on the road to losing weight.

Abs diet

the abs diet works on the theory that every 1lb of muscle
gained, your body intern burns an extra 50 calories per day. So
if you can build an extra 10lb of muscle your body will then
burn an extra 500 calories per day. Using the abs diet your body
will burn more energy by eating the correct foods and exercising
the correct way. Losing 500 calories per day will loose you 1lb
of weight per week. Expect to loose up to 12lb in the first two
weeks followed by 5-8lb in the forth coming two.

The abs diet allows you to eat 6 meals per day which consist of
12 power foods, such as: chicken, turkey and other lean meat,
olive oil, beans and pulses, almonds, low fat dairy products,
green vegetables, oats, eggs, wholegrain bread, whole grain
cereals, berries, and protein powder. All other food is a not
allowed.

For 6 weeks you will eat a series of 12 power foods, which
provide the body with all the fibre and minerals you need to
stay healthy and build muscle. Along with the diet you will do a
20 min workout three times per week, which will aid in the fat
burning.

The abs diet is mainly aimed at men, however women are
encouraged to participate. The range of foods you can eat is
still good and you do get an exercise program out of it. Also
some very good looking abs, health and sex life. The full diet
book is: the abs diet by david zinczenko from all good on-line
book stores.

The kellogg's cereal diet

one of the simplest diets around at the moment is the kellogg's
cereal diet. It is not a crash weight loss diet which will lose
you pounds upon pounds; however it will allow you to get into
those jeans that are 1 size to small.

To start the kellogg's diet all you have to do is, eat one bowl
of kellogg's special k or cornflakes for breakfast, and also one
for a replacement lunch or dinner. That's all! Carry this on for
two weeks then you will see the results. Expect to lose around
3-6lb.

Whist on your diet, kellogg's allow you to have the same drinks
and snacks as you usually would, but recommend that you eat a
well balanced meal every day, with more fruit and vegetables.
Another tip from kellogg's, is to keep a food diary to monitor
and keep you aware of your current eating habits.

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Title: weight loss diets - a review

author: jeff adams

article:
trying the 1000 calorie diet is only advisable for one week, due
to your body entering starvation mode and conserving fat.
Overdoing the 1000 calorie diet is counterproductive to your
body so try to stay on it for only 1 week. After 1 week you will
lose between 3-5 pounds. The 1000 calorie diet can be used as a
starter diet for a long term weight loss program. Try to aim for
2-3 pounds of weight loss and a good exercise program to begin
with. After 1 week on the 1000 calorie diet, try upping your
calorie intake or reverting back to a not so severe diet, this
will prevent your body's metabolism from slowing down. Here is a
simple 1000 calorie daily menu.

Breakfast * banana sandwich made with 2 slices of wholemeal
bread and a small banana * small glass of orange juice

snack * 1 pot of low fat yoghurt (preferably fruit)

lunch * 1 wholemeal roll filled with tuna and low fat mayonnaise
(use tin tuna in spring water) * mixed lettuce salad, red or
yellow sweet peppers, spring onions

snack * 1 bag of lower fat crisps

dinner * roast chicken breast (without skin) * potatoes, mashed
with 30ml semi-skimmed milk * broccoli (all vegetables steamed
or boiled) * carrots * gravy (made from granules)

evening * 1 low calorie hot chocolate drink made with powder and
water

drinks throughout the day * diet coke, water, black coffee or
tea without sugar

the 1000 calorie diet can be used as a starter diet for a long
term weight loss program. Try to aim for 2-3 pounds of weight
loss and a good exercise program to begin with. Remember after 1
week on the 1000 calorie diet, try upping your calorie intake or
reverting back to a not so severe diet, this will prevent your
body's metabolism from slowing down.

Vegetarian diet

a well balanced vegetarian diet provides many benefits for the
body. Some of those benefits include a reduced risk of chronic
diseases, such as:

* obesity * coronary artery disease * hypertension * high blood
pressure * diabetes * some types of cancer and more...

Your vegetarian diet, must be planned well. If not your body
could end up in need of some vital nutrients. Some of these
nutrients essential for the body are:

* protein * minerals (zinc, calcium, iron) * vitamin b12 *
vitamin d

protein sources include, tofu and other soy-based products,
legumes, seeds, nuts, grains, and vegetables

experts say that in order for a balanced vegetarian diet, you
should eat nuts and whole grain cereals for good sources amino
acids.

Greens such as spinach, kale and broccoli are a good source of
calcium.

For sources of vitamin b12 which comes from animals, can be
substituted with fortified breakfast cereals and fortified soy
drinks.

Sources of iron are red meats, liver and egg yolks which are all
high in cholesterol. Spinach, dried beans and dried fruits are
all good vegetarian sources of iron.

A vegetarian diet is healthier than a meat diet. However this
does not mean that you have the right to stuff your face with
crisps, chocolate and chips everyday. Your balanced diet should
include all of the above, i.e. Fruit, vegetables, nuts, dairy
produce and soy. Below is a table of some calorie controls in a
vegetarian diet:

food group 1200 calorie 1500 calorie 1800 calorie vegetables 5
servings 6 servings 8 servings fruits 3 servings 3 servings 5
servings grains 2 servings 3 servings 4 servings dairy 2
servings 2-3 servings 2-3 servings beans, nuts and seeds 5oz 6oz
7oz total fat 30-35g 40-50g 50-60g

you can find a massive rage of diets on the internet free of
charge! A vegetarian diet is an all round healthier option, and
can go a long way to helping you on the road to losing weight.

Abs diet

the abs diet works on the theory that every 1lb of muscle
gained, your body intern burns an extra 50 calories per day. So
if you can build an extra 10lb of muscle your body will then
burn an extra 500 calories per day. Using the abs diet your body
will burn more energy by eating the correct foods and exercising
the correct way. Losing 500 calories per day will loose you 1lb
of weight per week. Expect to loose up to 12lb in the first two
weeks followed by 5-8lb in the forth coming two.

The abs diet allows you to eat 6 meals per day which consist of
12 power foods, such as: chicken, turkey and other lean meat,
olive oil, beans and pulses, almonds, low fat dairy products,
green vegetables, oats, eggs, wholegrain bread, whole grain
cereals, berries, and protein powder. All other food is a not
allowed.

For 6 weeks you will eat a series of 12 power foods, which
provide the body with all the fibre and minerals you need to
stay healthy and build muscle. Along with the diet you will do a
20 min workout three times per week, which will aid in the fat
burning.

The abs diet is mainly aimed at men, however women are
encouraged to participate. The range of foods you can eat is
still good and you do get an exercise program out of it. Also
some very good looking abs, health and sex life. The full diet
book is: the abs diet by david zinczenko from all good on-line
book stores.

The kellogg's cereal diet

one of the simplest diets around at the moment is the kellogg's
cereal diet. It is not a crash weight loss diet which will lose
you pounds upon pounds; however it will allow you to get into
those jeans that are 1 size to small.

To start the kellogg's diet all you have to do is, eat one bowl
of kellogg's special k or cornflakes for breakfast, and also one
for a replacement lunch or dinner. That's all! Carry this on for
two weeks then you will see the results. Expect to lose around
3-6lb.

Whist on your diet, kellogg's allow you to have the same drinks
and snacks as you usually would, but recommend that you eat a
well balanced meal every day, with more fruit and vegetables.
Another tip from kellogg's, is to keep a food diary to monitor
and keep you aware of your current eating habits.

Read more at:
http://www.weight-loss-guide.biz/a-review-of-4-popular-diets.php

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Weight Loss Tips

Author: Jeff Adams
10 tips for a better healthier meal

When it comes to cooking a meal for the family, don’t let your
diet take a back seat. Just because you’re on a diet and the
rest of your family are not does not mean that you have to eat a
different meal. There are times when you have to draw the line
e.g. Christmas lunch, sunday lunch and family gatherings. Take a
look at some of the suggestion below for a healthier meal:

1. Try steaming or boiling your vegetables instead of frying or
casseroling, also stay away from using cheese based dishes. Try
to use herbs and lemon juice instead of butter or margarine.

2. Cooking with chickens can pose as a bit of a problem,
although chicken is very healthy in its self, containing half
the fat of red meat. Don’t go for the easy option of breaded
chicken fingers or nuggets this is very unhealthy. Try roasting
or steaming your chicken in a non stick pan, and eliminate the
use of oil by using a cooking spray. Beware of the chicken skin
as this is very fattening, try to buy a skinless chicken or
remove the skin prior to cooking.

3. Watch out for different types of bread, stay away from white
bread as it is full of sugar. Try to go for wholemeal bread,
seeded bread and whole grain bread. Also look for brown rice,
wild rice and basmati rice, the tastes are not all that
different from white rice and have a much lower starch content.

4. When buying meats like pork and beef, try to buy lean and
extra lean. Try some cuts like fillet and sirloin, these have
less fat content than the other cuts. Roasting, grilling and dry
frying are healthy methods of cooking meat. Once again try to
use a cooking spray instead of cooking oil.

5. If you're preparing turkey, why not try cooking the stuffing
separate. You will reduce the fat content by preventing the
turkey fat from absorbing into the dressing. Be sure to use less
margarine or butter when making the stuffing. Also don't forget
to skim the fat off of the gravy. Leave the drumsticks for the
kids; as with chicken, choose light meat over dark and you'll
save a lot in the calorie department.

6. Why not try serving fruit as a dessert? Serving fruit instead
of pie or cake can make a massive reduction in the amount of
calories you find in your meal. Instead of cake and pie, try
serving a whole piece of fruit, some yogurt or a fruit cocktail.
You will usually find that we don’t need a dessert and have
one just because of habit. I think you will be surprised at how
fruit can substitute the sweet tooth in a dessert.

7. If you must have an ice-cream try a sugar free ice-cream of
low fat frozen yogurt. Instead of topping with chocolate sauce
or caramel, try some mixed fruit cocktail. The taste of the
ice-cream is almost identical and the sugar from the fruit stops
the sweet craving. All in all it’s fewer calories than the
full sugar and chocolate variety.

8. When cooking save yourself a lot of calories by using
powdered milk. By doing this you will save on a lot of fat and
calories. Also by using skimmed milk instead of cream in your
favourite cream based recipes can also save on the calories.

9. Try some substitutions in your cooking. Use 3 tablespoons of
unsweetened cocoa powder to replace 1 ounce of unsweetened
chocolate in your desserts, replace 1 egg with 2 egg whites or
¼ cup of egg substitute, replace half of the oil in dessert
recipes with an equal amount of unsweetened applesauce, try
reduced or non-fat frozen yogurt or sugar free ice cream on pies.

10. If you still find yourself hungry after your meal and you do
want to tempt your self to seconds, then go for the vegetables.
Choosing steamed vegetables over meat and bread is far healthier.

10 tips for eating out when on your diet

1. For a starter, try and keep it light maybe a prawn cocktail
or a side salad. Make an effort to stay away from creamy
starters and red meats.

2. If you are a pasta lover and find it hard not to eat endless
amounts. You must try and stay with a single portion. Also
don’t worry if you leave a little no one will persecute you
for it, especially not your body.

3. When ordering a meat dish, always go for the chicken. Stay
away from fried chicken. Always go for boiled, grilled or
steamed. If you must ask for red meat, be sure to ask the waiter
for a nice lean piece.

4. If you don’t see anything on the menu, that is cooked to
your liking. Ask the waiter if it would be possible for the chef
to cook you a dish with say, boiled or grilled chicken, instead
of fried. Don’t be embarrassed at this request as you will not
be the first or the last to ask for it.

5. Avoid the temptation of cream sauce, butter, oil, batter and
home made gravy.

6. If you do not like leaving your food, then you can always ask
the waiter, to wrap it up so you can take it home afterwards.

7. If you are a take away person as i am. When you serve your
take away at home, only serve half of it, and keep the other
half for the next day or for another family member. Willpower is
the key here!

8. If you know where you are going for your evening meal. Why
not ring the restaurant and ask them to post a menu out to you,
or go and pick one up. Now you can give the menu a good read and
find out the best meal to suit you. When you arrive at the
restaurant, your choice is already made and a healthier one it
will be.

9. Buffets are the worst of all restaurant temptations. You must
know your portion control. Try and have only one plate. Once
again the key factor here is will power!

10. When the day comes for you to go out for your meal, try to
eat smaller meals during the day, then you can keep an eye on
the calories for the day and evening. However do try to remember
not to starve yourself as you may just end up eating like a
horse, which is never a good diet tip.

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Super Slimming Power of Vinegar

Author: Jeff Adams

Article:
Arizona State University's Carol S. Johnston Ph.D. and a team
of scientist accidentally stumbled across the weight loss power
of vinegar while conducting a study to determine whether vinegar
would help lower cholesterol levels-it did not- but they did
discover that study participants lost on average half a pound a
week, even without dieting. The participants were simply downing
two tablespoons of vinegar before lunch and dinner. Johnston
believes vinegar aids weight loss for two primary reasons. It
blocks calories and carbohydrates, while controlling hunger.

There is evidence that acetic acid in vinegar may reduce the
activity of intestinal enzymes used for carbohydrate digestion,
so fewer calories from the starches enter the system. Vinegar
also suppresses feelings of hunger. The less the blood-sugar
levels fluctuates, the less hungry we feel. Arizona State
University tests have shown that a dose of vinegar before meals
can reduce post-meal, blood-sugar spikes by a whopping 36%-81%.
This accounts for the appetite-suppressant effects of vinegar.

The best vinegar to use to aid weight loss is apple cider
vinegar. Apple cider vinegar tends to contain more acetic acid.
This ingredient makes vinegar so potent. However, any vinegar
with 5% acetic acid should work just as well.

Scientists at a major university have discovered that vinegar
promotes weight loss even in non-dieters. Even when eating
patterns aren't altered, taking two tablespoons of vinegar
before lunch and dinner has proven to help some individuals lose
on average ½ pound a week.

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Can The PayDay Diet Work For You?

Title: Can The PayDay Diet Work For You?

Author: Jeff Adams

To see if The PayDay Diet is right for you, please answer the
following questions.

1. Would you agree that the reason Diets Fail is not because of
the Diet, but because of Lack of WillPower?

2. Would you agree that most everyone knows HOW to lose weight?

3. Are you more likely to stick to a diet if you have something
motivating you, like a trip, or reunion or wedding?

4. Do you think if properly motivated you could lose 1-2 Pounds
Per Week?

5. When you first start a Diet are you willing to do just about
anything to succeed?

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Did You Answer YES to All the Above... If so, you can Succeed on
The PAYDAY Diet.

When I tell you how the Diet works, you're going to be
surprised... but you'll also know instantly I'm on to something.

There are a few ways to do the Diet... you just need to choose
the right motivation for you.

EXAMPLE #1

I use to work part-time for my Father's Law Firm and he was on
me to lose weight... So what did I do?

I made a contract with him that I would lose ONE POUND by each
PayDay...OR.... he keeps my PayCheck until I do.

I got paid every Wednesday... The following Wednesday I had to
be ONE POUND lighter than the prior Wednesday... OR he holds my
check until the next PayDay... and by then I have to be TWO
POUNDS lighter.

It's Cumulative, I had to Lose 4 Pounds Each Month. If I didn't,
I didn't get Paid.

The Contract was Over When I Reached My Goal Weight of 215
Pounds!

What Does This Take? It takes 5 Minutes of WillPower to Make The
Deal.. Once you do.. The Motivation Never Fades!!!

If you don't have a close relationship with your Employer, or an
Employer than there's lots of other ways to make PAYDAY Diet
Work For You.

EXAMPLE #2

Make the Contract with your Spouse or Roommate and Have Them
Hold Your PayChecks or something very precious to you.

EXAMPLE #3

If you have a Gym Membership ask the Gym Manager or someone you
trust at the Gym to Help You. Put 4 Crisp 100 Bills into an
envelope and write four goal weights for the next four months on
the envelope..

As you hit the goal weights, get the Person to give you $100
bill for each goal. Buy some merchandise from the Gym as a thank
you.. Many More Motivation Examples Coming... Our Members will
have lots of ideas..

GET STARTED LOSING WITH "WWW"

WWW not only stands for World Wide Web, but there's an old movie
called "It's a Wide, Wide World", and it's a fact that Millions
of us our getting Wider every year...

Coincidentally, I call my own personal plan to kickstart a
healthier lifestyle the WWW Plan.

These are just simple things that should enable you to lose 1-2
Pounds a week... If you're online you see WWW Constantly and it
will help remind you to do these things.

[W = Water] Drink at least eight glasses of Water a day!

It will do the following: regulates your appetite, increases
your metabolism, boost your energy levels, alleviates some
headaches, helps to reduce blood pressure and high cholesterol,
eases joint pain, releases toxic waste products, improves skin
and much more.

[W = Walking]

Start Walking - Try to Average 15 to 30 Minutes a Day. Try to
build up to a brisk pace over time. Walking burns calories,
increases your metabolism, increases blood flow and circulation,
improves your sleep.

[W = Weights]

Get Some light hand weights, 3-10 Pounds. Keep them next to
computer or favorite TV Chair and during commercials or work
breaks do a variety of exercises with them.. You know what to
do... Bring the 3 Pounders on a walk with you and see what a
difference it makes.

[W = WillPower] Lack of WillPower is why diets Fail....

Think of how easy it is to lose weight for a Trip, Wedding, or
Reunion.... Do the PAYDAY Diet and you'll have that same
WillPower feeling you have when you diet for those occasions.

[W = Wake Up Early] Getting Up Earlier enables you to Burn More
Calories Throughout the Day!

Wake up Early and go for a Walk for 21 Days and you might just
make it a LifeTime Habit!

The PayDay Diet is really about finding the right motivation to
stick to a diet and exercise plan. We all know how easy it is to
lose weight when properly motivated. Find your motivation and
you'll be much more successful at losing weight.

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