Are you Addicted to eating

January 19th, 2010

Generally speaking overweight people can be divided into one of two different categories. Either they have an unhealthy lifestyle working long hours, eating out all the time, not getting enough exercise or they simply eat too much, often in a compulsive way. This type of eating eating when one isn’t hungry, for example, or eating for emotional reasons rather than physical hunger is really a type of addiction. It should be understood as an addiction, and it often is. For example, the group Overeaters Anonymous functions on many of the same principles as AA or other twelve step programs. Excessive eating is treated like an addiction because that’s exactly what it is.

If that is the case, its easy to see why this addiction might be harder to treat than some others. The way to deal with an addiction is to stay away from the behaviour that’s out of control. Alcoholics cant touch alcohol, for example. The idea is to not do it at all until the addiction becomes a thing of the past in fact, for many addicts, they can never indulge in their addictive behaviour again, not even once.

Food addiction, though, that’s obviously impossible. People have to eat theres no getting away from it. That’s why food addiction, though its an addiction to a non-lethal substance, may be the hardest of all to deal with. And that’s also why companies such as TriVita, who produce and market meal replacements for people to use while dieting to lose weight, actually do succeed in helping some people.

The idea behind meal replacements is that you don’t really eat at all for a good part of the day instead, you have a special shake or other product that gives you all the nutrients you need, and stops you from feeling hungry. This works in two ways: first, it controls the calories you take in, because the meal replacements are quite low calorie. Second, it breaks the cycle of addictive behaviour because you’re not really eating. You can get away from the behaviour much as an alcoholic can (and must) get away from alcohol, and that gives you a better chance of breaking the addictive process.

Though most meal replacement plans do recommend that you eat one normal meal per day, some people who are serious about losing weight don’t do even that. That’s precisely how Oprah Winfrey once lost a lot of weight about fifty pounds. She said that she found it easier not to eat at all (subsisting on meal replacement shakes and bars) than to control her eating. When you know that you wont be eating real food at all for a while, it takes the guesswork out of it. Everything becomes very straightforward, and its a fact that many people have lost weight using this method of weight loss.

There are drawbacks, though. For one thing, while a weight loss program is supposed to teach you about how to eat for the rest of your life to establish healthy habits, in other words using meal replacements clearly doesn’t do so. Once you go back to eating real food, you might find that your problems with controlling your food intake are still there. Though you will have lost weight, you are more likely to gain it back if you haven’t learned healthy eating habits.

Also, theres a danger that some people will keep on using the meal replacements for extended periods of time, just because its easier and more convenient. Thought they re designed to give you a minimum level of calories and nutrition, meal replacement bars cannot substitute for real food over an extended period.

However, if you know or suspect that your problem with food resembles an addiction or compulsion, it may be worth your while to think about using meal replacements for a while in order to lose some weight. Try to make the time you spend using them as productive as possible, though. Really come to terms with your past behaviour, and learn what it feels like to be full but not stuffed. Figuring out the answer to these and other aspects of healthy eating will help make your weight loss permanent.

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Weight Loss

January 18th, 2010

The New Year, marks a time when many individuals will be taking on a health and wellness challenge to lose weight. Be sure to talk with your doctor before beginning any weight loss program.

Health and Wellness tips to lose weight.

A lot of people regard the prospect of losing some weight as hopeless. Its because many myths false ones at that have been attached to the idea of achieving and maintaining a lean and fit body. But heres the real truth, there are simpler ways to lose weight.

Lose Weight Quickly and Safely Very much depends on how much you are overweight and what you are prepared to do to improve your health and wellness. Do not treat weight loss as a short term effort, what you need to do is to change your lifestyle to improver your health and wellness diet. You must of course have realistic expectations about weight loss.

You need to aim to to take 60 to 90 minutes of exercise a day to sustain weight loss. Choose a secure and Successful Weight-loss Program. Develop a new lifestyle of healthy eating and physical activity.

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Weight Loss

January 17th, 2010

The New Year, marks a time when many individuals will be taking on a health and wellness challenge to lose weight. Be sure to talk with your doctor before beginning any weight loss program.

Weight loss issues flood our homes every day. We see it on television, on the Internet, in stores, and just about anywhere we go. Dramatic weight loss does not necessarily mean it is unhealthy weight loss. Dramatic weight loss is defined by how it was lost and how long it took to lose the weight. It is a normal human reaction to see famous people in the news who are deemed to have dramatic weight loss, such as Jane Goldman, Tyra Banks, and Miranda Kerr. Dramatic weight loss can be healthy.

There are many ways to lose weight. Once one does lose the weight, it looks like a dramatic weight loss because it is clearly visible. The trick is to keep it healthy. Unhealthy weight loss can detrimentally affect the body, especially the heart. So what are some of the ways that weight loss is possible?

Weight loss surgery is one of the latest “fads” to hit the media. The famed lapband is the now a popular way to loss weight through surgery. Other options for weight loss include:
Zerona
Liposuction
Laser Lipolysis
SlimLipo
SmartLipo

Even though these methods may be effective and immediate slimming is visible, risks are associated with them and they should be considered as a last resort. Losing weight takes time and should be taken slowly. Realistic goals are the most effective for losing weight and finding the right support system. Dramatic weight loss takes time, effort, and hard work. There are a few steps to follow for health and wellness weight loss. First is goal setting. The second is to find a diet buddy. The third is to find the right diet. Not every diet out there is the “right one” for everyone. You may have to try on a few before finding on that really works. Dramatic weight loss can then begin.

For those who are really enthusiastic and stick to their goals of dramatic weight loss, consider losing 10% of your total body weight in 3-4 months time. This should then equal about 20% weight loss in a year. Most people will lose about 5% in 3-4 months and 10% over the course of a year. Healthy and wellness weight loss is the key word here. Compare pictures of before and after and you will see a dramatic weight loss and you too can be one of the stars who have a dramatic and slender new body.

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How To Lose Weight

January 16th, 2010

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Weight Loss

January 16th, 2010

The New Year, marks a time when many individuals will be taking on a health and wellness challenge to lose weight. Be sure to talk with your doctor before beginning any weight loss program.

Fast Facts:

* About two-thirds of US adults are overweight, and almost one-third are obese, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
* Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood cholesterol, stroke, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and bone of joints), sleep apnea and other breast problems, and some forms of cancer (breast, colorectal, endometrial, and kidney).
* There are healthy ways to reduce your weight, increase your exercise, and improve your eating habits. They all start by talking with your health-care provider.
* Restaurant food portions have mushroomed in size over the past 20 years; we’re eating out more often , and eating more when we do.

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New Weight Loss Idea

January 15th, 2010

The weight loss world is going through a fundamental shift and some new secret weight loss tips have emerged that have been shown in research settings and real life examples to produce rapid results. This article shares these secrets with you.

1. No carbs are out - shifting carbs is in. Following a no carb diet does create a lose of weight but it is a diet that is extremely challenging to stick with and these types of diets are no longer recommended.

What has been shown to work as effectively and be much more livable is shifting your carbs. Simply finish eating carbohydrates such as breads, pastas, cereal and rice by lunchtime and then shift to protein and vegetables in the afternoon/evening.

2. Staying low calorie is out - learning how to “cheat” is in. Old school diets had you lower your calories and keep them low, the problem was that your ability to lose weight would stop because your body would switch off your metabolism as it entered hunger mode.

The wonderful alternative that researchers came up with and real life examples have proven successful is to strategically cheat one day a week. Keep your calories low for 6 days and then on day 7 have a high calorie meal with carbohydrates and fats.

3. Long steady state exercise is out - Shorter high-intensity exercise is in. For the best fat loss you want to maximize your effort for short (1 to 5 minute) intervals throughout your aerobic weight loss session.

There is a new age of weight loss and these secret weight loss tips are the cutting edge of the new and more efficient way to burn fat and lose weight.

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New Year Weight Loss

January 12th, 2010

The New Year is well underway and thoughts of our resolution to improve our health and wellness and lose weight are still in our mind. As we wish to attain a physique that may or may not be attainable, maybe it’s time we look at the not-so-obvious factors that come with this seasonal frame of mind. It’s easy and most obvious to give up the things that we enjoy and don’t really have ALL that too often like chocolate or pasta, but why do we turn to the simple pleasures in life once we get serious about weight-loss? If the rest of your family gets to eat Momma’s Mouth-watering Million-calorie Mac & cheese, does that mean you can’t? It’s hard if you are the one making this yummy dish, don’t you think? The sight, smell, or mere thought of this family favourite is only one of a handful of influences that go with the whole eating process.

Your brain and stomach physiologically lets you know that you are hungry. Have you ever passed a restaurant and the lingering smell reminds you that you haven’t eaten yet? Yep, also part of the process, it’s your body’s way of letting you know that it is on the hunt for food. Cognitive influences play a major role in when and why you stop eating too. Social situations make it hard to limit self-control as you can get caught up in the moment. Guards go down, which makes it easier to rationalize eating more food then usual. Speaking of rationalizing do you not “count” Momma’s Mouth-watering Million-calorie Mac & cheese or holiday meals because they are ’special’ or once in a while things? Yes we all do, that is why we are having this discussion right now. The time of day, your perception of hunger and satiation, and even the mentality of cleaning your plate (because there are starving children in Africa) all attribute to how much you eat and why you continue to eat. At some point you realize that you are full, or in the case of dieting you realize that you may actually be starving; then the whole process starts again.

So before you start your new diet remember to think REALISTIC. Ok, so you want to lose 20 pounds, great! Just know that drastically cutting calories, restricting yourself to foods that you do not like, and definitely cutting out life’s little enjoyments all affect the psychological aspect of what your new diet entails. And have you thought about what you are going to do once you get to your goal weight? That’s why a lot of people gain it right back: there is no maintenance plan for keeping the weight off. Once you realize the real work is keeping off the weight you lose, then you can begin to make changes.

A diet that is going to work for you is one that fits in with your daily life. If you do not cook or are always on the go, for example, it may be hard to prepare something healthy and fast. Having whole grain breads, pastas, and cereals on hand can make the not quite Betty Crockers make the best choices when fixing foods or On-the-go Joes who simply don’t have the time to prepare anything. If you are like most people on diets, STARVING, then load your meals with lean protein (fish, chicken, low-fat dairy, eggs, and beans), high-fiber grains (whole wheat pastas and breads, oats, barley, and popcorn), and healthy fats such as extra-virgin olive oil, nuts, and avocados to keep you full untill your next meal. If you are an emotional eater, then keep healthy snacks around like yogurt, trail mix, string cheese, and fruit for when a bout of boredom, stress, or other mental craving his you. The object here is to change the relationship you have with food. And like any relationship you should know what ticks you off, what your weaknesses are, and what pleases you. By knowing what triggers your eating habits, why you fail at keeping ‘on the program’ wagon, and the food reward systems you allow yourself then you can replace the concept of exploiting what you can or cannot eat with a balanced and sensible transformation of the moderation of food.

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Weight Loss

January 11th, 2010

Health and Wellness on the Internet is a growth industry and a huge market as people improve their lifestyles and live longer. One important area is diet and unfortunately the population of many developed and developing countries are becoming obese.

Fast food outlets are to blame together with junk food and a sedentary lifestyle based on watch TV or playing computer games. To live healthy you need to eat the right food i.e. avoid fats, eat protein and fresh fruit and vegetables rather than processed foods which generally contain high levels of salt and sugar, which should also be avoided.

Exercise is a must to improve your health and wellness, but it can be a simple as taking a walk in the park or a daily swim. Generally speaking the more you eat, the more you need to exercise. Obesity in Children has increased in line with the spread of computers and Internet cafe’s where computer games are played. Youngsters now play soccer on computers rather than on a playing field, so its is not wonder they are putting on weight.

 

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Weigth Loss after New Year

January 9th, 2010

If your New Year resolution of improving your health and wellness and to lose weight – and keep it off, then keep reading! Here are six simple tips that will have you losing weight in a balanced and healthy way.

1. Lose weight with water.
Water is essential for everybody – it is also the key to losing weight. If you haven’t been drinking enough water, your body has developed a pattern of storing water. This water retention equals extra unwanted weight.By drinking more water, you are not only flushing out toxins, you are also teaching your body that it no longer needs to store water. Drink at least 60 ounces of water (about 8 glasses) a day. Boil water and sliced lemons, and drink this throughout the day to help with fluid retention. If you are still not sold on the merits of water, try this on for size: water is a natural appetite suppressant.

2. Soup up your weight loss program.
A simple dietary change will have you shedding pounds: eat a bowl of soup at least once a day. Nutritious, low-salt soups will nourish you as they flush waste from your body. People who eat a serving of soup daily lose more weight than those who eat the same amount of calories but don’t eat soup. Eat homemade soup whenever possible, as canned soups are loaded with salt and chemicals.

3. Eat early to keep weight off.
The human body follows a circadian rhythm, which means that the same foods eaten at breakfast and lunch are processed differently than when eaten at dinner. Studies show that when you eat your daily protein and fat at breakfast you tend to lose weight and have more energy; however, eating the same things at dinner tend to increase tendencies toward weight gain. I suggest that you eat your last meal of the day by 7 p.m.

4. Eat smaller meals, more frequently.
Follow an eating schedule with five little meals every day. Eating steadily through the day keeps you from becoming famished and overeating at your next meal. Make a low-fat trail mix from raw almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried plum, and apples and have it available at all times to avoid the tempting lure of high-calorie snacks.

5. Adopt a balanced approach to your diet.
Most of the fad diet programs out there nowadays are extreme in a few recommended foods, or else deprive the body of food altogether. This works in opposition to our metabolism and the results usually don’t last, producing a yoyo effect that depresses your metabolic function – not to mention your self-esteem. We are natural beings that need a balance of nutrition from all sources.Your diet should consist of a balance of organic sources of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Instead of white rice and pasta, opt for brown rice, bulgur, millet, or buckwheat.Eat more green, chlorophyll-rich foods such as broccoli, kale, spinach, and asparagus. Eliminate candy, sugar, soda, and all simple sugars from your diet. Excess sugar ends up being stored as fat in your body, which results in weight gain. Also, keep dairy to a minimum because most dairy products are high in saturated fat. Avoid fatty foods, processed or fried foods.

6. Walk off the weight.
The No. 1 cause of weight gain is inactivity. Physical activity is the key to speeding up your metabolism and burning excess calories. The best way to be physically active is to use your legs! Walk as often and as long as you can. Always take the stairs instead of the elevator.Step outside during your break at work and take a walk around your building. Consider joining a local hiking club. Try taking a walk 30 minutes in the morning or 30 minutes in the early evening.

Wishing you the best in health and wellness

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New Year Weight Loss

January 8th, 2010

It’s that time of year; the time when New Year’s Resolutions are made with conviction and diets are promised. You’ll commit yourself to losing weight in 2010, to eating right and exercising, to being dedicated to this resolution unlike earlier years. But, in the end, the resolution will fall by the wayside within two months and you’ll be right back to where you started with.

So, how do you actually stick with this 2010 New Year’s weight loss resolution?

Stick to a plan. If you are a visual learner, then it might be best to get yourself a white board or chart where you can keep track of your workouts and your meals, and visually see how you are sticking to your goals. If you can have a daily calorie goal, or perhaps a daily workout goal, then you will achieve far better results than if you just ‘wing it.’

If you can see where you are progressing and where you need to improve, it will be easier for you to stay on track and motivated. If nothing else, taking the time to write down your daily accomplishments and tracking your progress will allow you some time for yourself to reflect on the day.

Do not sabotage yourself! Weight loss doesn’t happen overnight, and making a New Year’s weight loss resolution must come with a reality check. Don’t expect to lose a bunch of weight during January so that you can take it easy the rest of the year. Be realistic with your goals. If you jump in head first without considering what your body can endure, and what you can easily manage, then you will be setting yourself up for failure.

The biggest mistakes that everyone makes with their New Year’s weight loss resolutions are unrealistic goals. If you haven’t been to the gym in a while, pace yourself. I can’t stress this enough. Do not expect for your New Year’s resolution to magically happen during the first month of 2010.

Maintain a healthy diet throughout the year. Instead of completely changing your diet between December 31 and January 1st, ease yourself into a new lifestyle of healthy eating. Once again, this is an area where you can easily sabotage yourself. Be realistic with your eating goals, and take your time with making the right eating decisions.

Your New Year’s weight loss resolution will be kept this year. It can be stuck to and you will lose weight, but you have to be realistic with your goals and your abilities. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, do not sabotage yourself! This is the greatest and most common mistake that we all make, and it can so easily be avoided.

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