96592

This week the media claimed, "A calorie is a calorie". They were citing a new study, which found that burning a calorie through exercise or removing it from your diet is equal for losing fat. The study was somewhat controversial because it has long been accepted that combining exercise with dieting makes it easier to lose weight.

Exercise increases your body's sensitivity to its own insulin and that makes it easier to lose fat, especially around the mid-section. However, the new study said it didn't make any difference. They concluded that it is not possible to lose weight from target' areas and that your genes dictate where your weight loss comes from. I see several problems with their arguments.

Is a calorie a calorie?

First, the new study only looked at a small number of people and that makes it difficult to make general assumptions. Second, the study only used a very strict diet, making it difficult to generalize for many types of foods. Third, the study only employed cardiovascular exercise and not weight training, which has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity. So, although the experiment told us something about how exercise burns calories, the conclusions went a little too far.

Finally, the media's interpretation of the study was misleading as well. In stating that a calorie is a calorie' the media suggests that it doesn't matter what kinds of food you eat, but that it is really the total calorie content that matters. This is not what the study concluded at all. The researchers were simply comparing reducing calories in the diet to burning them through exercise. They made no conclusions about which sources of calories were better than others.

This is just another example of the media exaggerating the results. No wonder people are so confused about health advice. The media's constant misinterpretation of the data makes people think that researchers are always changing their minds on health issues.

It's all about Balance

Maintaining health is really not that hard. Many of us over-think the problem. Using a common sense, maintaining a diet balanced in fats, carbohydrates and proteins, taking a quality multivitamin and getting some exercise goes a long way.

Balance is a critical issue in any dietary change. Fad diets that tout low-carb or low-fat are very short sited. Most people are surprised to hear that the brain is 60% fat! And several types of fat needed for brain function must come from the diet meaning the body can't make them. What this means is that trying to remove too much fat, especially polyunsaturated fat, from the diet can actually starve the brain.

When is fat good?

In fact, a report that came out of Sweden this week showed that some kids were overweight because they didn't get enough of the right kind of fat. The Swedish researchers found that kids who didn't eat enough poly-unsaturated fat, mostly omega-3 fats, actually had a higher chance of being overweight.

The brain is also an energy hog. It uses about 10% of the energy you eat even though it only accounts for about 2% of total body mass. Where does most of our energy come from? - carbohydrates and fat. A balanced diet is about 15% fat, 60% carbohydrate and 25% protein. Athletes may need a little more carbohydrate for endurance or protein for strength.

So please don't subscribe to fad diets that tell you to cut out all the fat or carbohydrates from your diet. They're not good for your body and they're not good for your brain.

Copyright (c) 2007 The Brain Code LLC

Boost your Family's Brain Fitness in 30 days with Natural Strategies used by an Expert Brain Scientist and Sports Coach. Learn how at http://www.thebraincode.com

Yes water helps you to lose weight.Our bodies contain 70 percent water, so we must consume a diet that is 70% water just to replenish the water which is excreted and maintain the 70-30 balance. You have to drink 8 glasses of water a day. For weight loss, you should drink an additional amount of water. The more your weight, the more water you should consume to lose weight.

Will consuming lots of water help me to lose weight or should I have high water content food also?

Water i.e. pure water has many benefits. It decreases fluid retention, thereby increasing your thirst for more water, it enhances metabolism(the faster your metabolism, the slower you gain weight), declines appetite thereby reducing your need for eating every half an hour. All this does help to lose weight.

But drinking water does not have the enzymes and other life preserving elements which high-water-content food have which also help to lose weight. Every raw vegetable and fruit contains atoms and these atoms contain enzyme-the life principle in the atoms and molecules of every living cell. These enzymes are required for nourishing and replenishing the atoms of our body. Water carries the enzymes of the food into the intestines where these (enzymes) are absorbed.If you have more of water-rich foods in your weight loss diet that means you are eating food that have all the requirements of the body. The water also cleans your body of wastes and detoxifies it, thereby leading to weight loss.

Also if you have lots of water-rich foods then you would not have to forcibly drink those 8 (more if you are overweight)glasses of bland water everyday to keep your weight in check.

Sometimes the 70-30 balance may become 50-50 or 40-60 during weekends and parties. Don't worry. Just increase the quantity of high water content food the next day. Let the balance be 85% water-rich food and 15% of other food.

Just follow the simple, tasty and effective food balance given above and see yourself getting into shape quickly and staying that way forever. Weight loss and its worries will be thing of the past for you. No wonder dieticians all over the world recommend high-water-content foods as the best foods for quick weight loss.

To know the particular fruits and vegetables which you should have for quick weight loss see my blog.

http://www.squidoo.com/12knowmoreaboutweightloss

The latest craze to be sweeping the USA for those who are trying to lose weight is that they are choose to use herbal weight loss aids. The reason for this is that they are actually supposed to help a person lose the weight more quickly and they are only required to make a few alterations to their current dietary habits. However, if you are seriously thinking about using such aids with your weight loss goals it is advisable that you talk to your doctor first. This is because although there are plenty of herbal supplements one can use to lose weight not all have been tested to ensure that not only do they work but they are safe to use.

When it comes to choosing which herbal supplement you should use it is crucial you know exactly what is you are putting into your body. Unfortunately, a great many of the herbal supplements are not governed or regulated in the same way as more conventional medications you take are. So it leaves us in somewhat of a quandary as to what is legal and what is not.

What you will soon find out is that a large number of the supplements you can take as a weight loss aid may contain several different ingredients rather than just one. Therefore if you are thinking about taking any of these supplements then it is vital that you know exactly what you are taking and what affect they may have on you. You also need to be aware that they may have some adverse affect in relation to other medication which you are also taking.

It is important that you should note there is no quick fix solution that one is able to use when it comes to losing weight and you could well be putting yourself at risk using such supplements in order to do so. As mentioned previously many of these have not under gone the same kinds of tests that other conventional medications have to so you are unlikely to know until you start using them if they are going to cause you a problem or not. Also you have no real guarantee other than the word of the manufacturer that their product really does work. Plus although you may find that each manufacturer is using the same kinds of ingredients in their supplements the quantities of each ingredient will vary from one manufacturer to the next.

If you are going to use any kind of herbal aid as part of your weight loss program then you should only purchase them from a reputable source. A good place to start is at your local health food store as they will be able to recommend the ones that should be used and those that you should be avoiding.

If you really want to lose weight safely and effectively then you need to make changes to your diet and include an exercise program as well. In many cases doctors will say that the only really good way to lose weight is by having a sensible diet and exercise program set up. Some doctors may well allow you to use supplements as part of your weight loss program but not only them and one of the safest of these is green tea.

There is however one question that you should be asking yourself before you use any kind of weight loss supplement. The question is "do you think that they really will help you?" Yes some of the supplements available can help a person to lose weight, but there are plenty more that don't. Also remember there is no current scientific evidence available which clearly states whether these can help you lose that weight.

Therefore, when purchasing any kind of weight loss aids you should do so carefully. Also discuss the matter with your doctor before you actually start using any kind of supplement as part of a weight loss program to ensure that what you are using is healthy.

Are you someone who is trying to help you find a quick and healthy way to help you lose weight? If so then visit Tips For Healthy Weight Loss where you will find lots of useful information and advice in relation to help you healthy weight loss.

Summers over? Thats good isnt it? If you missed out all the summer fun because of the belly fat that you couldn't manage to lose, dont be sad. Now we have three more seasons before the next summer arrives. What does that mean? It means that you have three seasons for you to do your stomach exercises regularly and hope that by next summer youll have that flat stomach that youve been dreaming of all your life. Imagine this, even if you do one stomach exercise for 5 minutes a day before summer comes, do you think that youll get that flat stomach you desire eventually? Believe me, its doable.

Now is the time for renewal and for new beginnings. Summer is a season where half dressed males and females flaunt what theyve got, with bare midriffs and lean tummies. Stop! Halt! Do you dare go out in your bathing suit next summer? Or are you worried about that unsightly little (or so youd like to think) bulge where your tummy used to be? Dont fret! There are several stomach exercises that can help you get your tummy back into shape in no time. Here are two stomach exercises that are very good and effective (if done faithfully) that will help you get that lean stomach that you can flaunt. Before you start, do remember to consult with a pro and always start with a good warm up session to avoid any injury.

The Hip Lift

For this exercise you will need a mat or a towel. First lie on your back on a flat surface, like the floor. Make sure the mat or towel cushions your spine. Now place your arms beside you with the palms facing up toward the ceiling. Lift your legs up into the air at a ninety degree angle with your torso. This means that the soles of your feet are facing the ceiling. Keep your legs as straight as possible and try not to bend your knees. Now, while contracting your stomach muscles and pulling your bellybutton towards your spine, try slowly lifting your hips to a few inches off the floor. Now hold this position. Make sure your legs are still straight. Slowly lower your hips back to the starting position. You can try this a few times every day.

The Seated Torso Twist

For this stomach exercise, you begin with a sitting position. First, bend your knees so that your feet are flat against the floor. Place your feet slightly apart (about hip width). Put your arms straight out in front of you with your fingers interlocking. Now contract your stomach muscles and slowly lean back to about forty-five degrees. While still holding this contraction, rotate your torso to the right as far as you can comfortably. Remember to use your stomach muscles to control your movement. You dont want your arms to lead this movement, but need to have your upper body moving. One you have rotated to as far as you can, rotate back to the starting position in the center. Now repeat the movement and rotate to the left side. Keep in mind that you need to go slow. Never allow the momentum to twist you and make sure your movements are controlled.

Okay, now it's your turn to flaunt your flat stomach to the world.

Juzaily Ramli and Tommy Lehmann own a blog that provides free stomach exercises for all. Feel like losing some of that stomach fat but don't have the time to do it? See how you too can benefit from their page on stomach exercises for busy people.

Want a fast weight loss plan? It's easy to say goodbye quickly to 10 or 12 pounds of fat with these diet tips. Simply follow these tips and learn how to lose weight effectively.

The basics ..... eat plenty of good tasting, fresh, and healthy foods, fill up on vegetables, and keep your taste buds happy by eating lots of fruit. You should eat 3 small meals along with 3 small snacks each day.

No need to sacrifice! Just follow these simple guidelines to lose 10 or 12 pounds, or to give your weight loss efforts a boost when it seems to have screeched to a halt. Implement this balanced and flexible plan which shows you how to lose weight effectively.

<1>

Keep notes about everything you put into your mouth. No need to estimate calories. Just keep a record of what you eat and drink along with the approximate quantity. You will find that becoming aware of what you are eating helps you to plan healthy meals and snacks.

<2>

Cut your intake of all pure or added fats in half. Use half as much butter or spread on your bread, toast, muffins and potatoes; use half of your usual amount of mayonnaise or sauce on your salad; and use only half of the oil you normally put into the frying pan.

<3>

Eat treats containing sugar only three times per week. This includes the usual suspects: chocolate, ice cream, desserts, cake, pastries, and cookies.

<4>

Most meals should include a lower fat source of protein such as fish, chicken, cottage cheese, low fat yogurt, or beans. You can eat nuts, red meat, and eggs ..... just not every day.

<5>

Cheese and meat should be absent from at least one lunch and dinner every week. In order to increase fiber and reduce fat, those meals without cheese and meat can be built around whole grains, vegetables and beans.

<6>

Consume milk products containing reduced fat. Reduce from whole milk to 2% fat. Over time, reduce from 2% to 1%. Consume lower fat cheese and yogurt. Always read the labels to confirm that the yogurt you purchase does not contain sugar.

<7>

Eat a minimum of two servings of fruit every day as dessert or for snacks. Choose fruit that is in season.

<8>

Substitute water for sodas, juices, milk or alcohol. Do not drink diet soda because the sweet taste makes you crave sugar. Many people find that hot water with a slice of lemon can be very refreshing in the morning.

<9>

Include at least two servings of vegetables during lunch and dinner. You can have more servings of vegetables if you are still hungry.

<10>

Eat slowly in order to give your body time to understand that it is no longer hungry. This will reduce your tendency to eat too much.

<11>

Grated carrots are great for snacks and are much more filling than whole carrots.

<12>

The fiber in whole grains gives you a fuller feeling and will also help your digestion.

<13>

You can increase your fiber intake by choosing foods that need to be chewed. Chewing helps us to feel more satisfied. For example, eat some fruit instead of drinking juice. And always try to eat chunky soup instead of broth.

<14>

Plan your meals and snacks in advance. Plan your shopping in advance, too. Make your list and stick to it. Don't take the chance of loading up on high-calorie food when shopping while you are hungry.

<15>

Studies consistently prove that we eat more food while watching TV than we do when the TV is turned off. So, when you eat meals or snacks, leave the TV turned off.

Many of us are looking for a fast weight loss plan. We realize that a disciplined and consistent effort on our part is required. And, we appreciate the fact that most fast weight loss plans are doomed to failure. If you want an idiot-proof plan to LOSE 9 POUNDS IN 11 DAYS, go to http://www.how2no.com.

How To Get A Six Pack

Many people would like to lose weight and may even feel they NEED to lose weight but if you ask them if they believe it will happen they come back with a half-hearted, "I hope so."

Hoping and believing are too different things. Hope is more closely related to a wish than reality. If you hope to lose weight yet believe you have about as much chance of accomplishing it as you do winning the lottery then you need to put down your dieting book and put on your thinking cap because the solution to your weight loss problem will not be found in any diet plan or exercise program; your solution will come from inside when you learn how to shift the way you are thinking.

Your thoughts and beliefs about losing weight are an important part of something called your Weight Mindset. Your Weight Mindset is a major predictor of your weight loss success or failure because you are always acting in congruence with it.

Therefore, if you have a mindset that says losing weight is hard and managing the weight loss is even harder, that is what you will get-a life of struggling to control your weight. If, however, you have a mindset that losing weight is doable and that you can have a happy, healthy body, then you will allow yourself to lose weight and maintain that weight loss.

Diet and exercise are necessary elements of losing weight but when used alone they only boast a dismal 5% success rate. However, the success rate soars when these two components are combined with a proper Weight Mindset.

Fortunately creating a beneficial Weight Mindset is available to everyone and it is free, all it will cost you is a bit of your time. Start by becoming aware of the thoughts, feelings and beliefs that are holding you back. Begin to listen to your internal conversations. What are you telling yourself about weight loss, dieting and exercise? If you notice that your thoughts about these things are negative stop them and give them a positive spin. For example, if you find yourself saying, "I'm too old to exercise." Turn this around by telling yourself, "Exercise reverses the aging process."

Your current mindset has been in place for a long time and you have spend many years finding evidence to support it so be patient with yourself as you create a new one. This will take time but in the long run it will save you the frustration of yo-yo dieting and allow you to lose weight without losing your love affair with food.

If you have tried diet and exercise but have had difficulty sticking with your plan then you will benefit from my FREE e-report Think and Grow Thin! Get your free copy of Think and Grow Thin! by clicking on http://www.weightlosswithoutworry.com/book.php

Dr. Becky Gillaspy is the founder of Weight Loss without Worry a website helping you lose weight without losing your love affair with food.

I saw a great thing today. I left my office for a meeting right before lunch. I returned at around noon. As I drove up to the top floor of the parking garage I saw something I had not seen before. I usually am in my office so I was unaware of all the walkers we had in our building. The parking garage has nine levels. On each level I saw at least one pair of people in sweats walking either up or down the levels.

Now, I would not recommend this if your parking garage is prone to people speeding and zipping through, as it would become a safety issue. I did like the idea of walking in pairs. Not only does it give you someone you can talk to, but it also keeps you accountable to someone should you not feel like exercising. Your walking buddy could push you to exercise or vice versa.

Most of the people that work in other offices in our building usually have a one hour lunch break. As I drove up I could not help but feel anxious to write this article. These people are taking exercise to a whole new level, no pun intended. They are taking away the excuse factor. For those of us that have said in the past that we do not have enough time to exercise, we no longer have an excuse.

Taking time out during our lunch break not only helps to burn some extra calories, but it also gets us energized for the rest of the day. Using the parking garage walkers as an example, we see that our lunch hour could also become our exercise hour. I remember when I was younger and would visit my brother at work. He and his co-workers would walk across the street to a basketball court and play basketball on their lunch break.

I am not saying that you should round up your office mates for some full court running, but use it as a way to spark some ideas. You could also go jogging on your break. If you work close to a pool or a beach, you could swim some laps. If you work close to a gym you could lift some weights or do some cardio work. Get creative, make it fun and stop making excuses for yourself.

If someone offered you a way to get into the best shape of your life would you turn it down? What if it was free? If you are as smart as I think you are then let me help you with more free tips to get you in shape. If you just need some encouragement come check out Health, Wellness and Fitness For life.

It's pretty safe to assume that most people in the western world have been on a diet of some sort at some stage of their lives. Majority of people want to lose some weight from somewhere on their bodies, though the most common complaints are from women around their buttocks, hips, and thighs. Based on this, the question of how to lose weight fast and easy is widespread.

The problem with most diets though, is that they take so long. Who wants to be deprived of their favourite junk food, alcohol, and takeaway for months at a time? Who wants to be locked into regular exercise? The answer is easy: nobody.

So, for the couch potatoes of you who want to know how to lose weight fast and easy, here are seven tips to help make things faster and easier:

1. Drink lots of water. Water fills you up and cleans you out. In fact, the Chinese and Japanese swear by it. They even have a "water diet" which begins the day with drinking half a litre of water before you've even cleaned your teeth! If you get sick of water, you can always eat ice, which can take the edge off hunger for a while, and numbs your mouth so you don't want to eat any real food anyway!

2. Halve your portions. It stands to reason that if you don't consume as many calories, you won't need as much effort to burn them off. Most fad diets or short-term diets are based on a low consumption of calories, around 1300 a day, but who wants to count calories? Pile on your plate the way you normally would, but only eat half. You'll be surprised at how easy it is. You may even discover that you didn't 'need' such a big plate to fill you up in the first place.

3. Eat slowly. It has been proven that chewing your food more times and eating slowly results in you eating less, therefore consuming fewer calories. Most people, particularly if they're hungry, eat relatively quickly not giving their stomach a chance to feel full when it really is and ending up "over-eating" without intending to. By slowing down your eating habits, you can lose weight without even changing what you eat.

4. No fizzy drinks. Soft drinks are renowned for their high sugar content, which definitely means more calories to get rid of later. In addition, they don't actually quench your thirst, so you need to keep drinking them when you're thirsty. Replace each time you would normally have a fizzy drink, with water and see the difference!

5. Sleep early. When you are sleeping, you are not eating. When you sleep early, it means you eat earlier, which gives your body a good chance to digest the food properly.

6. Move more. It's not necessary to spend hours at the gym working out, however you do have to do is more exercise than you do now. It doesn't have to be set exercises though. It could just be walking from the parking lot to the supermarket, but parking further away or it could be walking up the stairs instead of taking the escalator. Small things which, done on a regular basis, make a big change.

7. Eat more often. This is probably the best tip of the "7 ways how to lose weight fast and easy". By eating little and often during the day, you will naturally speed up your metabolism, meaning you will burn calories more effectively. Of course, it doesn't mean eat a 3-course meal, 6 times a day,snacks such as raisins, an apple, celery or carrot sticks are good options and because you are eating continuously, you are less likely to stray towards foods you should be limiting.

So there you have it. These tips can show you how to lose weight fast and easy. All you have to do now is put them into action!

Get in touch with the industry experts at http://www.weightlossfatburnersecrets.com for more help. Steve Magill has written several articles with regard to the weight loss business. As a Fellow in the (FBAE) he is considered an expert consultant when it comes to helping people to lose weight.

Myth: You'll be 'Just Fine' With a High Protein/Low Carb Diet.

Fact: Such diets are what we call trap-diets, since by the time you're done, you'll jump on the binging wagon faster than the speed of light. A high protein diet encourages the heavy consumption of meat, dairy products and eggs. While you're asked to stay clear from carbs such as bread, pasta, potatoes and fruits.

What's the problem with the diet? It takes away most of the popular foods; you'd find yourself stuck at a restaurant staring at the menu in a work meeting unable to pick anything off the menu. This leads to a case of severe boredom and frustration after some time, and eventually you will quit the diet all together.

Your body's cholesterol is most likely to skyrocket during such a diet, and some people even lose some of their lean muscle mass. Your kidneys become like a bee hive, trying to get rid of the excess fat and consequently causing dehydration. On the long run, such stress causes serious problems such as: nausea, dizziness, headaches, dehydration, and lethargy. You should stay away from a high protein diet and go for a more balanced diet that will not harm your body in the process.

Myth: Fad Diets for Permanent Weight Loss.

Fact: Yes, everyone seems to say that they've lost the weight in 2 months, but what happens after a year? You're most probably going to discover that they've re-gained the weight and even packed on a couple of extra pounds. The main pillar of any diet is to provide your body with all the nutrients it needs, therefore; diets that cut out foods disturb your body's natural functions. Fad diets do not live up to their "permanent weight loss" promises because most people end up binging after a couple of months dieting.

The key to permanent weight loss is exercise and a balanced diet; any other fad is just an empty promise.

Myth: Low-fat/Fat-free is a Godsend.

Fact: The only food that is low in both calories and fat is fruits. Other man-made products that claim to be low-fat or fat-free usually have extra sugar, starch, or flour to make them yummier. You don't see it in the bold lines, but check the label on the product for every minuet detail before taking it to the counter.

Myth: Dairy Products Are Your Ticket to Heart Attacks and Fat.

Fact: If we were to follow this theory, we should have wiped France off the map a long time ago, since large amounts of cheese and wine are consumed there at a daily basis.

Dairy products are not the enemy; they are an important source of calcium that keeps your bones strong and healthy. As a child, you rely on calcium for your growth and in old age you need to avoid diseases. Dairy products also contain vitamin D, which helps to regulate levels of calcium and phosphorus in your blood.

If you're still worried about weight gain, why not pick those low-fat/fat-free brands from your local supermarket, or even better eat them in moderation.

It is advisable to take care when consuming butter and margarine since they contain high levels of fat and might cripple your weight loss efforts. If you can't wean yourself away from butter, make sure you eat less amounts. Margarine is an over-processed fat that could cause all sorts of troubles if high in trans fat. If you had to pick between the two, grab the butter yet cut on its consumption.

Myth: Going Vegetarian is the Ultimate Weight Loss Solution.

Fact: Ask any vegetarian around you, have you lost weight when you first became a vegetarian? In 90% of the cases, the answer is: no. Plants, by nature, have a lower concentration of nutrients than meat, so you will have to eat more food to make up for the difference. Not to mention that many of the vegetarian diets might deplete your B12, D, calcium, and zinc if not supported by proper supplementation.

For vegans, lacto, or ovo-vegetarians foods such as eggs and dairy products are off bounds, but there are the main sources of such vitamins. In this case, you'll have to rely on uncommon vegetables to provide you with those vitamins.

FREE weight loss articles, exercise tips and weight loss tools to help you lose weight.

Fightfat.info offers you the latest information on weight loss, articles, and reviews about the numerous weight loss products that are on the market.

With affluence, people are becoming obese easily. With obesity, you bear the risk of heart problems, diabetes and other unwelcomed ailments.

Some tried quick fixes such as liposuction. Others succumb to weight loss pills and weight loss supplements. These methods are unnatural and may pose later health risks than helping you in the long-term. The author recommends something proven and natural that can assure you that your weight loss is going to happen.

Before touching on this subject of weight loss diet program, the author likes to share three important premises that must be explored to be assured of a success.

EXERCISE

This is a basic age-old prevention of any potential diseases. You may choose to do Chinese tai-chi, jogging, swimming, swift walking, golfing, cycling whatever. This will most definitely help in your weight loss as well as having a healthy mind and body.

POSITIVE THINKING

Do not underestimate your subconscious thoughts. You need to build this positive thoughts that you are going to succeed with any weight loss program that you have chosen. Half the battle is already won if you decide that you are going to shed away those pounds. It is pointless to start on any best weight loss program and say "I try ....., If I don't succeed, I try another one". On the contrary, for a successful achiever it is "I found and decided that this is best fast weight loss program and I must lose x number of pounds by y number of days".

MOTIVATION

Some people are motivated to work because of the money. Others work to occupy time. The same goes for any weight loss regime you have chosen. You need the inner motivation factor on the why you want to lose weight. Is it for your boyfriend, your girlfriend, your husband, your wife? This will help you to remain focus on your goal, your desire to achieve what you want to get eventually.

Next is to choose the assured weight loss solution.

Is it easier to starve yourself and not eat those foods you love to eat OR eat the foods you love but in a pre-determined timing? Of course the latter prescription is more workable for anyone. Explore this in http://www.fatlossfast.org for more information.

Dr Jo Johnson recommends a structured proven weight loss method for effective results. She likes to give you a FREE REPORT on 51 Tips To Lose 9 LBS.... Click here at http://www.fatlossfast.org to get this free report and take the first step to a weight loss program that really works at http://www.fatlossfast.org Please leave your name and email to keep in touch. My Best Wishes To You.

Calcium is an important nutrient for proper growth and development of various systems of our body. It is essential for strong bones and teeth in growing children. However, calcium is also associated with weight loss.

A proper diet contains proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. A person eating three meals a day is healthier because minerals and vitamins in food help in absorption and breakdown of large proteins and fat molecules.

However, calcium, which is a catalyst for fast paced weight loss, helps in proper digestion. It has been found that individuals, who drink milk regularly and have calcium rich diet, are bound to have less body fat than those undergoing a healthy diet. Calcium also has the ability to lower the blood pressure and cholesterol levels in an individual.

Studies on rats and mice suggest that intake of calcium alters the metabolism of fat cells. Henceforth, it causes less fat to be stored and more to be released. Calcium certainly helps in controlling the body weight by increasing the amount of fat that is used as a fuel in our body. You will often observe that numerous doctors advised their patients, who wish to loss weight for incorporating calcium supplements in their diet. Again, calcium from dairy products provides you with excellent results.

Calcium burns fat naturally with the help of certain nutrients and elements that are active inside the body. It is also known to be an active element in the breakdown of fats. Henceforth, it is preferred by most over weight individuals.

Tom Chuong works as an Health Consultant for Clay Media Group, LLC. Currently, he's writing health articles on topics related to Hoodia Diet Pills, Hoodia, and Herbal Remedies. If you need an experienced SEO expert to work on your commercial website, please contact him.

Not long ago, before a severe heat wave struck our region, I got together with a few of my co-workers to play tennis one evening after work. I really love to play tennis even though Ive never progressed beyond the intermediate hacker level.

I do have a few brief flashes of what appears to be a game, but thats usually overshadowed by a host of botched shots, which I like to refer to as unforced errors.

The temperature was in the low 80s and the average age of my colleagues is around 30. At 49, Im the senior citizen in the group, but I felt I could hang with them.

Im not sure if it was the heat or being out of condition, but after about 20 minutes I had to excuse myself and take a breather. I really didnt feel very good and I didnt want to take any chances, but after a 5-minute rest I caught my second wind and played for another hour and a half.

I felt somewhat embarrassed because my co-workers know how fanatical I am about running off to the gym at lunchtime to workout. It also hit home that maybe Im not in very good cardio-vascular shape! It really made me rethink my training regimen.

My first thought was maybe all this emphasis on staying in the fat-burning heart rate zone was really just a false sense of complacency. Maybe what I really needed to be doing was getting my heart rate up much higher and working on improving my cardio conditioning. At least this would be the best way to improve my stamina on the tennis court.

The other harsh reality is that all this so-called fat burning training wasnt really burning very much fat!

Coincidentally, I recently came across an article that discussed a book entitled The Heart Rate Monitor Guidebook by Sally Edwards. She states, The 220 minus your age formula is worthless. She advises that you determine your maximum heart by using the Sub-Max Step Test.

This simple test is performed by stepping up and down on an 8-inch step for 3 minutes without pausing and then taking your heart rate during the third minute. I just did this test today at the gym. I used one of those step aerobic platforms, which works great by the way.

Once you have your heart rate, she then advises that you add an estimate factor to it based on your fitness level:

Poor shape = 55
Average shape = 65
Excellent shape = 75

You then take 70% 80% of this number to get your fat-burning target heart rate.

My results from the step test were:

144 bpm at the end of 3 minutes
144 + 65 (assume average shape) = 209 bpm
.70 * 209 = 146 bpm (target fat-burning heart rate)

80% would be 167 bpm, which quite frankly I think would kill me. She advises not to go over 90%. Dont worry Sally, theres no chance of that happening!

Please be very careful when performing this test as well as calculating your sub-max heart rate. As you can see, this number will most likely be substantially higher than the old method:

200 49 = 171 bpm
.70 * 171 = 120 bpm

What it looks like to me is that this sub-max method actually puts your fat-burning heart rate closer to your cardio-conditioning heart rate derived with the old method. This seems to make sense. Highly conditioned athletes in sports such as basketball usually arent carry around a lot of body fat!

So if you feel that your training and conditioning are at an intermediate to advanced level, you may want to take up the intensity of your workouts and see if the fat starts to melt away -- like I do on a hot summer evening while playing tennis!

Rich Rojas covers the fitness equipment industry and elliptical trainers in particular. Check out his Elliptical Trainer Reviews and articles on health and fitness at http://www.ellipticalhome.com

1. Exercise

This should obviously be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of how to lose weight. Exercise has been proven effective since the days of cavemen. Anytime you challenge your body in a workout you are going to get results that you like. The thing is you have to stick to it even though it may seem hard at first. Remember the saying "no pain, no gain", it stands for something and it will help you succeed in your weight loss goals.

2. Supplements

Some people have problems losing weight and need to get help from supplements that are available on the market. These supplements are perfectly healthy and are actually made from plants that grow on the earth. No harsh chemicals and the side effects are nil to none compared to over the counter prescription pills. These weight loss supplements work WITH your body to help you lose weight and keep it off. The supplements are able to bind to fat and keep it out of your system. They also help reduce your appetite so you are not craving for food and binge eating. Give them a try if you are looking for some added help in weight loss.

3. Keep a Food Journal

You would be surprised how much you eat in a day if you wrote down everything. Sure you had a snack at 10 am but then you ate lunch in the afternoon. After you ate lunch you grabbed a snack from the vending machine, or maybe at lunch your co-worker couldn't finish their sandwich and you ate it. All these little things add up and will keep you from achieving your goal of losing weight. Keep a food journal and track what you eat. See what you eat and at what times so you can try and kick the habit of eating in between meals.

Taking these tips and running with them will help you succeed in losing weight. Visit the weight loss website HelpLoseThePounds.com for more information!

You don't want to know how to lose ten pounds in a week!

What's the point in punishing yourself with short term results. A far better way would be to change your eating habits gradually, think positive and think long term.

Here are reasons why it is stupid to learn how to lose ten pounds in a week

1. It is not safe and healthy - this is obvious. You should be looking at 1-2 lbs a week. This is more manageable and long term,

2. You may lose the ten pounds in a week, but most likely, you'll pile the weight back on and more in a few days.

For sure, whatever you did to lose the ten pounds that fast, it will not be manageable and practical. Look at it this way - a short term fix to a longer term problem.

And because it is that restrictive and tough to manage the non eating, your hunger will take control of your eating habits. Therefore, you will eat more than you should.

So ask yourself, is it worth it to go on a 'Yo Yo' weight loss with meaningless results.

3. If you cut out food completely, you're just hurting yourself and limiting the necessary nutrients that can help you to metabolize more efficiently.

Eating food is the reason to live and function daily. Food is not the enemy - so live to eat.

If you still want to know how to lose ten pounds in a week - just let me cut off both of your arms. Now this may sound silly to you - but you wanting to lose weight that quick is just as silly.

This is not how to lose ten pounds in a week.

For Answers on How to Lose Body Fat And Build Muscle, Visit Turbulence Training And Discover The Best Ways To Lose Body Fat and Get Ripped Abs At The Same Time at http://www.squidoo.com/turbulencetrainingreviews