To Diet or Not to Diet and the Right Answer
It's that time of the year again ? the sun is shining, our mood is rising and we want to throw away the layers of winter clothes and with them the extra kilos that have somehow managed to sneak in again?Suddenly we are all ears for the latest diet out there. This one WILL work for us. This time we are more determined, more worked up. So we start big, armed with books, tips, gym gear, calorie counting and panting our way to slimness. And we get tired and mentally exhausted -not so much from exercising or calorie counting but from having to think about food all the time.
Diets can become very obsessive, mentally and physically exhausting. But what is more ? they create havoc with our metabolism. The more we diet the less efficient our metabolism is so unless we plan to keep this diet for the rest of our life, then we are definitely going to regain our pre-diet weight and even some more?The other thing about diets is that they expect us all to be the same and react the same way to the same diet. But the truth is that we all have different bodies and different physiological needs. We all know at least one lucky girl that eats for two and is half our size.
Fast metabolism is the verdict. Fast metabolism is sure to make its way into the modern version of the genie and the 3 wishes story?Well, we don't need a genie to speed up our metabolism. We simply need to know more about ourselves and to make sure we give our body what it needs ? very simple indeed.How does it work? Different people have different types of metabolism governed by a dominant gland ? adrenal, pituitary or thyroid. In order for our metabolism to function properly we need to eat the right mix of foods with a dominant food type matching our dominant gland. The adrenal type people need more protein, the thyroid ? more carbohydrates and the pituitary thrive on a mix of protein and carbohydrates.
Easy! The effects of getting our food right is not instant but is long term. By learning to eat right we give our metabolism the tools to effectively and naturally regulate itself.What about chocolate, chips, coke, those oh-so-tasty friends/foes? Well, I'd be lying if I said that they are absolutely fine. You will have to restrict the amounts you eat and no, don't panic, it's not the all or nothing approach. Because this is where most diets fail. No one can be expected to stop eating the foods that they love and are very much dependant on, unless they are given a suitable substitute ? like for example I'd settle for a free vacation in the Caribbean where I can relax and think only about avoiding chocolate, eating tropical fruits and drinking freshly squeezed juices...
Yes, but how many of us can do that? We all have our daily fights to fight and we don't need yet another one ? letting go of our favourite delights. So how do you do it? By cheating of course! By taking it slowly and substituting gradually. I've done it, my friends have done it and we've helped other people to do it. We can help you too? it is simple ? get a personalised guide to your metabolic type and right food combinations plus a sample program of how to become less dependent on sweet and high calorie foods. There are no magic pills involved or any big challenges.
Everything is logical and explained in simple terms.Be true to yourself ? get your EatWise Guide from our website www.imagewise.biz. It's less then the cost of your next restaurant meal..
The Glycemic Index Diet
Copyright 2006 Adam Waxler
The glycemic index diet plan certainly is being endorsed by more and more celebrities. ?But how exactly does the glycemic index diet (GI Diet) differ from the other diets on the market.
The glycemic index diet is based on the findings of Dr. David Jenkins that some sugar-based carbohydrates affect the glucose levels in the body differently than the more complex starch based carbohydrates.
According to the glycemic index diet, foods that provide a slow delivery of sugar to the body will be helpful to weight loss in that it will prevent the dieter from feeling the need for energy and therefore the need to keep on eating.
On the other hand, foods with a high glycemic index provide a sudden influx of sugar to the body that provides energy at first, but then leaves you feeling tired and hungry as body begins to crave more sugar.
Eating foods with a high glycemic index lead to the need for even more...
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WHY DIETS MAKE YOU CRABBY
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included and the article is published in its entirety. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Send it to mailto:drwallin@drwallin.comWHY DIETS MAKE YOU CRABBYBy Pauline Wallin, Ph.DAuthor of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior"Word count: 668Copyright
2003. All rights reserved If you've ever been on a diet you know the feeling of irritability that sets in after a few days. Nutrition experts have attributed this feeling to a physical state of deprivation, such as low blood sugar or dehydration.
While these conditions do have a definite effect on mood, they don't tell the whole story. Consider the fact that you are not ALWAYS crabby when hungry or thirsty, even though your body may be in a state of deprivation. Diet-related crabbiness stems not just from your body's physical state, but also from mental...
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Weight-Loss Tip: Add Extra Calcium to a Low-Fat Diet
You may reprint or publish this article free of charge as long as the bylines are included. Original URL------------http://www.ageforce.com/weight_loss_tip.htmlTitle-----Weight-Loss Tip: Add Extra Calcium to a Low-Fat Diet-------------------------------Got milk? New research suggests you should if you want to lose weight. The weight loss study shows that calcium, three or four daily servings of low-fat dairy products, can help adjust your body's fat-burning machinery. Low-fat dairy may help reduce body fat--------------------------The key is low-fat dairy sources, says lead author Hang Shi, a postdoctoral student in the Nutrition Institute at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. "High-fat dietary calcium can establish obesity, but it's surprising that low-fat calcium may help reduce body fat," said Shi.
"The effect is very significant, much more than we imagined it would be." His paper on the effects of a high-calcium...
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What Is the Glycemic Index?
The Glycemic Index (GI) is a way of rating carbohydrate foods according to how quickly the carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, and thus how quickly that glucose enters the bloodstream. The reasoning behind this is that carbohydrates that enter the bloodstream quickly raise blood sugar levels rapidly, causing a spike in energy, that is followed by a drop after the effects of insulin are triggered.
Insulin is one of the hormones that help regulate blood sugar levels, and tries to keep them stable. When too much glucose enters the bloodstream at a time, the body reacts by releasing insulin to remove some of that glucose back out of the blood and into our cells. Its simply a way of keeping the balance.
However the effect is that when all the glucose we just ate, in the form of carbohydrates, is removed from the bloodstream, we feel tired and hungry, often craving more carbohydrates. Thus a cycle is created, where we eat more than really necessary.
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6 Simple Steps To LifeLong Weight Loss
If You are sick of losing the same
weight over and over, and feeling like a failure because your last "diet" didn't work, try these tips to not only lose weight, but lose it for good. I have watched hundreds of
clients over the
years and almost without exception, those that lose their weight once and for all have these six basic habits as a part of their lives. 1. Keep a food diaryFor at least five days and up to a week, keep a pen and paper handy and write down everything you eat, how much,
where and when you ate it and who you ate with. try to write it down as you eat it.
Most people find that when they try to remember
everything at the end of the day, they leave something out. I have also had clients tell me that they didn't eat something because they knew they were going to have to write it down. Be completely honest with yourself. You don't need to show anyone the results, but most will be very surprised by them. Particular environments...
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Fast Weight Loss Through Thinking Thin!
Fast Weight Loss Through Thinking Thin!
This time you are serious about achieving fast weight loss?You're heading out on a big trip, and you've glanced at thelatest South Beach Diet book to see if this just might be the answer to your prayers.Fast weight loss is achieveable, but so is long-term weightloss.There's nothing worse than losing 5 pounds, only to gain itback within 4 weeks.So how do you summon the focus to begin fast weight loss and the dedication to stick with itfor the long-term?Overcoming most challenges in life depend on having the right mental attitude, beliefs and motivation.
Here are 4 steps you can use to set the foundation for fastweight loss:1. Understand Pain Versus PleasureMost behaviors in life occur either because we are trying to avoid pain or achieve pleasure.
In fact, our opinion of how painful or how pleasurable something is has a major impact on our committment andactions.So, your chance of achieving fast... Fast Weight Loss Through Thinking Thin!
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Getting Enough Fiber Is Important For Weight Loss
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, but did you know it can help you in your weight loss efforts?
Filling up on fiber can help you to feel full for longer, therefore causing you to eat less overall which will result in healthy weight loss.
In addition to helping you lose weight, fiber also has many positive health effects.
Fiber has been linked to managing diabetes, cutting cholesterol, and limiting heart damage.
One Swiss study found that eating a high-fiber meal reduced hunger more than a meal which was low in fiber.
How Much Fiber Do You Need?
You should consume between 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day.
While that might not sound like a lot, most Americans only get about 15 grams and many much less.
Fiber can be found in most fruits and vegetables including carrots, peas, broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower.
In addition, there are many cereals and breads...
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