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Weight Loss Gone Wild
November 1st, 2009
Breaking the Rules
When you want to lose weight, their might be a number of rules you will want to follow in order to shed the pounds as quickly as possible That send, some rules just don’t work. No matter how great they sound or how many experts can show you the results following these rules will bring you, there are a number that should just be broken, at least some of the time. When you know which weight loss rules to break, you have a better chance of losing the weight you’d like to lose and keeping it off.
First, certain items used to “motivate” you simply won’t work. Although having a size 2 pair to jeans in your closet might seem like a good way to motivate yourself towards your weight loss goals, for most people this is just depressing and frustrating, especially if you’re a size 10 currently. Get rid of anything that does not fit. Also, stop weighing yourself every day. As you exercise, you’ll build muscle, which weighs much more than fat.
Another weight loss rule to break is the one that says you should cut out all of the junk food in your life. If you are currently drinking a six-pack every night or eating fast food every day, suddenly stopping this behavior won’t last long. When the cravings kick in, you’ll simply be too frustrated to continue with any diet. Instead, break this rule. Cut back on your calories and watch what you eat, but allow yourself to have sweets and other bad food a few times a week, gradually continuing to cut back until you don’t need those foods any longer.
Also, if a diet tells you to completely cut out one food group or another in general, break the rules. You need proteins, even if you are a vegetarian. You need carbohydrates, even if you do go on the Atkins diet. You even need fats, even if you are overweight. All the nutrients in your body have to work together on a daily basis to regulate your body’s function, and cutting out completely one link to that chain will ruin your entire health. Instead, learn which foods to eat in moderation and follow that rule instead.
Don’t be afraid to question weight loss rules that you come across. It is simply better to do that than to follow rules that you’re likely to break or that you don’t understand. Not all rules are good for your body, and that’s what weight loss should be—a healthy new lifestyle change. Talk to your doctor for more information on rules you should break.
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Tummy Tuck Tutorial
October 26th, 2009
Losing weight can be extremely difficult, and some people are turning to medical procedures in order to help themselves lose weight as quickly as possible. While it is not as common as it used to be, abdominoplasties, or tummy tucks, can help you look and feel better about your weight. However, remember to review the pros and cons to this procedure before you decide to go through with it.
Tummy tucks can be done both before and after significant weight loss. The procedure removes the excess skin tissue and fat from around the abdomen, which means that you can instantly beyond thinner. If done before weight loss, your doctor will remove lots of fatty deposits, while if done afterwards, your doctor will simply be removing lots of excess skin. In fact, if you’ve lost a lot of weight fairly quickly, a tummy tuck may be necessary to get rid of the sagging skin.
While you may think that this procedure sounds like an easy way to lose weight, it is actually a major surgery. Think twice about the procedure before you decide if it is right for you or not. You should also consult your doctor or another health care professional. There will be scars after the surgery, and possible side effects include rupture of inserted sutures, infection, anesthesia complications, bleeding, and a number of other things.
Cost is also important. Tummy tucks are usually considered cosmetic procedures and can therefore not be paid for by your insurance company in most cases. The average cost for a tummy tuck is thousand of dollars, with some doctors charging up to $10,000 for the procedure. You will also have to pay for medications and treatment for the recovery process and in the event that anything would go wrong after the surgery. This is a pretty steep bill to pay for some flatter abs!
Remember also that you’ll quickly put the weight back on if you don’t change your diet and exercise habits. When you get a tummy tuck, make sure that you are prepared for what could be a long recovery process. This is just a first step in the right direction towards a happier and healthier life. Your doctor should be able to recommend those who will be best at this procedure and can give you more information on how a tummy tuck could change your life. Consider all options carefully before making any medical decisions.
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800 Calorie Diet?
October 19th, 2009
So, you want to lose weight fast? Is an 800 calorie diet the best answer? Maybe …
When you consider that, for women, about 1800-2000 calories is required per day to maintain a healthy weight, going for an 800 calorie diet is a pretty radical step. Men generally need to consume 2200-2500 calories per day to the same purpose. Even if you have a great deal of weight to lose before you’ll be happy, the 800 calorie diet is seldom recommended.
Why? Well, for one thing, a single tablespoon of butter contains about 100 calories, not leaving you much wiggle room in the rest of your menus. You must also consider that your body requires a certain amount of daily fat, protein, produce, grains and dairy products, if you hope to be nutritionally sound. While it would be relatively easy to construct menus that don’t exceed 800 calories per day, you might not like the results. When your body is undernourished, it lives off your fat and then goes after your muscles! (You’ll end up with skin sagging off your bones -very unattractive.) This can happen far more quickly than you might imagine. Even a young person might end up with a heart attack, using this strategy.
If you’re desperate to lose weight as quickly as possible, do yourself a favor and have a serious talk with your family physician – before embarking on a radical and potentially dangerous, 800 calorie diet. Your doc may refer you to a nutritionist, who can help you put together a plan that suits your objectives, while meeting your nutritional needs and accommodating your health conditions.
Depending on your health, age and weight, the nutritionist may recommend a 1 day juice fast each week, with judicious portions of lean meats, whole grains and a great deal of produce worked into your menus. As for dairy products, you’ll be steered towards the most healthful choices for you. The goal of the nutritionist is to provide you with menus that supply adequate nutrients, while paring the calories down to a safe minimum. You may also be prescribed supplements to ensure adequate nutrients.
Some people just go off on their own, determining that an 800 calorie diet will get them where they want to go. Yes, you’ll lose weight quickly, but you probably will not like the way you look or feel once you’ve attained that magic number on the scales. It’s important to note that, statistically, people who lose a lot of weight quickly, almost always gain it all back within a similarly short period of time!
Remember, too, that if you engage in regular exercise, your muscles become attractively toned, you burn more calories and realize the cardiovascular benefits of exercise.
If you’ve got your mind set on an 800 calorie diet, this may not be the fastest way to your objective. Always consult your doctor! To a more beautiful you! Enough said.
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