Showing posts with label Diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diet. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Diet Tips to Lose Fat Fast and Feel Better at the Same Time


Want to lose fat fast, boost your energy a ton, and feel better... all at the same time? Follow these simple diet tips:

1. Stop eating toxic foods. Anything made with refined sugar, processed flours, trans fats, or artificial preservatives is toxic to your body and more than likely very fattening as well. The same goes for alcohol. If you want to lose fat and feel A LOT better too, cut these foods from your diet.

2. Watch the grains and dairy. Many health experts believe that humans aren't meant to eat large amounts of grains and dairy products, mainly because we've only been consuming them for a few thousand years. Since it took us millions of years to develop the digestive system we have, it makes sense. If you're goal is fast, healthy weight loss you may want to cut grains and dairy from your diet, at least for a few weeks.

3. Eat more of the good foods. Humans thrive on fresh, natural, whole foods: lean meats, fish and seafood, nuts, seeds, vegetables, raw fruits, beans, legumes, etc. Eat these all the time -- or at least most of the time -- and you'll definitely lose weight in a quick but healthy manner while also greatly improving the way you feel.

The same goes for water. We're meant to consume lots of pure water so try to get at least a gallon a day. You'll have way more energy and a stronger metabolism!

4. Eat superfoods and super supplements. Certain foods and supplements are extremely healthy and you may want to include them in your diet. Some good "superfoods" are green tea, fresh berries, avocado, leafy green vegetables, and flax seeds. The best supplements for losing weight quickly and feeling good as well are: whey protein, multivitamins, probiotics, vitamin C (especially "natural" forms), and omega 3 fatty acid supplements.




Wednesday, July 16, 2008

High-Protein Snacks = Fast Weight Loss

If you want to lose weight fast, you need to make frequent snacking an integral part of your daily routine. It's sounds a little strange, but you actually have to eat MORE in order to reduce body fat in a fast and healthy way. Not more calories... just more often and more of the right kinds of foods.

Keep hunger and food cravings at bay while revving up your metabolism by eating a protein-rich snack every 2-3 hours throughout the day. Here are a few good choices:

-- raw veggies with a small amount of veggie dip or salad dressing made with "good" fats (e.g. monounsaturated vegetable oils).

-- low-sugar/sugar-free yogurt topped with nuts

-- raw or roasted nuts and seeds (no "honey" or other sugar-containing types)

-- low-fat cheese with grapes or other raw fruit

-- beef jerky

-- natural peanut butter on celery, apple slices, etc.

-- low-fat, sugar-free turkey or chicken sausage/pepperoni/etc.


If you're not worried about starchy carbs, you can have a small serving of whole-grain crackers, bread, baked chips, granola, etc. Just make sure you always combine carbs with a protein source (cheese, meat, nut butter, etc.).




Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Easiest Ways to Lose Pounds Fast

Want to lose pounds fast? Interested in doing it in the easiest way possible? Follow these 3 simple steps and you will avoid about 80% of the "pain" that is usually associated with trying to lose weight and create a better-looking body quickly...

1. Eat an apple or two before every meal. High-fiber apples are natural appetite suppressants that work better than any diet pill out there. Eat one or two before every meal and not only will you eat fewer calories, you'll also have the self-control to avoid those simple sugars, refined flours, and "bad" fats that keep your from losing weight!


2. Eat small, healthy snacks often. Eat a small, healthy, protein-rich, and preferably high-fiber snack every 2-3 hours during the day. You'll basically eliminate hunger, help to avoid food cravings, boost your metabolism (due to the energy required to digest food), stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, and fuel your body in a way that keeps energy levels high. You also won't pig out during 2 or 3 "big" meals, e.g. breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


3. Drink LOTS of water and green tea every day. Drinking lots of fluids is a simple and easy way to lose pounds fast. Zero-calorie water and green tea are the best options because they keep you hydrated, optimize your metabolism to burn fat, and -- most importantly -- fill up your stomach so that you're not hungry.


The techniques outlined above are some of the easiest ways to lose pounds, burn fat, and create a great-looking, fit body very fast. Give 'em a try!





Wednesday, July 9, 2008

3 of the Fastest Ways to Lose Weight

Believe it or not, the fastest ways to lose weight are also the simplest. Forget about complicated diets, long, boring, and complicated exercise regimens, strange fitness gadgets and expensive diet pills that don't work. Use the basic fast fat loss techniques described below any time you want to get rid of a few pounds in the quickest, healthiest way possible...


Fasting for Fast Fat Loss


Yes, that's a lot of "F's"... but it's true: brief fasting is a great way to get rid of some of your ugly body fat quickly and easily. One of the simplest and most effective fasting techniques is to do the following for 3 days:

- Eat nothing but raw, organic fruits. Eat as much as you want.
- Drink nothing but "lemon water" (pure water with some fresh lemon or lime juice squeezed into it) and herbal tea.
- If you want to boost the detoxification effects, consume a quality "green drink" once or twice a day.

That's it. Anytime you want to lose a few pounds -- or simply "re-boot" your body and boost your energy -- give this 3 day fast a try!


Super "Clean" Dieting

Eating a very "clean" diet is a great way to lose weight fast. Super clean eating means no processed foods other than whey protein powder and/or quality protein bars. Absolutely no refined sugars or refined flours. Definitely no man-made fats (e.g. trans fats). Basically, you eat nothing but lean protein, fresh veggies and fruits, nuts and seeds (preferably raw), and "good" fats from olive oil, avocado, omega-3 fat supplements, etc.

Avoid most starchy carbs, such as grains, potatoes, beans, rice, etc... even the whole-grain and "brown" varieties. Once you've lost the pounds you can incorporate them back into your diet by using a "carb rotation" dieting technique to keep your metabolism going strong.


High-Intensity Workouts

High-intensity workouts, done several times a week, are a great way to boos the metabolism, burn calories, and help your body lose a lot of fat quickly. In fact, many experts believe that doing brief, high-intensity, full-body workouts involving both weight training and cardiovascular exercise on a regular basis is the single best and fastest way to lose weight!

Have a comment, question, or opinion? Leave it below...



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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Easy Tips to Get a Flat Tummy Fast

Wouldn't it be great if you could simply watch your belly fat disappear as a fit, flat tummy emerges? It's not only possible, it can actually be pretty easy to accomplish.

Here are 7 easy and proven tips for getting rid of your abdominal fat and creating a flatter, sexier-looking tummy quickly...

1. Eat some fruit before every big meal. The fiber will help you feel fuller, so you'll eat less and make better food choices. Also, fiber fights constipation, helping you get a flatter tummy.

2. Eat a big, high-protein breakfast. Eating a big, healthy breakfast that includes lots of protein is a simple, easy way to jump-start your metabolism, boost your energy, and control your appetite for the rest of the day.

3. Don't drink calories. Drink only water and sugar-free teas, sodas, soft drinks etc. Avoid high-calorie, sugar-rich soft drinks and coffee drinks as much as possible. Avoid alcohol as well, since it's basically empty calories and can even raise your cortisol levels (which causes your body to store more belly fat).

4.Drink a gallon of water per day. Drinking lots of water helps to keep your metabolism boosted, suppress the appetite naturally, and prevent the bloating that can increase tummy size.

5. Do intense, full-body strength workouts. Few forms of exercise burn more fat and flatten the tummy faster than short (approx. 30 minute), intense strength workouts. They actually work much better than dong long, boring, repetitive cardio workouts. To get the best results, focus on doing a few intense sets of compound multi-joint/multi-muscle group movements like squats, lunges, pushups, pullups, burpees, and crunches.

6. Drink whey protein shakes. Whey protein-based shakes are a delicious and easy way to get a flat belly fast. Mix a quality whey protein powder into some water, juice, or fat-free milk. Then add frozen berries, bananas, or other fruit. Finally blend in some peanut butter, virgin coconut oil, or other form of "healthy" fat.

If you prefer sweeter shakes, mix in some stevia or xylitol. Change up the texture and temperature by blending in ice if you want. Drink one of these great-tasting shakes after workouts and anytime you want a fast, easy, healthy, and delicious treat!

7. Snack often. Eating small, protein-rich snacks throughout the day is one of the secrets of fast, healthy weight loss. Have healthy snacks close by at all times and eat a small portion whenever hunger strikes. A few good choices are: nuts/seeds with dried fruit, low-sugar/sugar-free yogurt, low-fat string cheese (mozzarella), protein bars, packaged protein shakes, etc.





Sunday, July 6, 2008

Eat the Right Fats to Lose Fat Faster

Believe it or not, you need to eat fat to lose body fat. "Good" fats can help you lose pounds in a fast and healthy way. Of course, the wrong kinds of fat will only make you gain weight and have poorer health.

So it makes sense to cut back -- or even totally eliminate your intake of bad fats -- and increase your intake of good fats.

The most important dietary fats are omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. These healthy fats also happen to have a strong fat-burning effect that can boost the metabolism and make it easier/faster to lose weight. Monounsaturated fats like those found in nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, and chocolate are also extremely important.

Finally, medium-chain triglycerides, like those found in virgin coconut oil, should also be part of your diet.

If you really want to get fit, lose body fat, and look better quickly take the following steps regarding dietary fat intake:

-- cut out all saturated fats
-- cut out all trans fats
-- reduce or eliminate your intake of fried foods
-- eat omega-3 fats every day, especially those found in fish and seafood
-- eat some omega-6 fats every day
-- consume several servings of monounsaturated fats daily
-- eat medium chain triglycerides several times per week

Most of your dietary fat should come from fish/seafood, nuts, seeds, nut/seed butters, avocado, olive oil, coconut oil, and dark chocolate or cacao. If you stick to these sources you'll be able to reduce your weight, lose ugly body fat, boost your energy, speed up your metabolism, feel better, and get fit much, much faster!


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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

The Fastest Way to Lose Weight

Looking for the fastest way to lose weight? Well, other than surgical solutions such as liposuction, the quickest way to reduce body fat involves a combination of healthy fasting, super-clean eating, and frequent, intense exercise. Below you'll find a quick overview of the best techniques for losing weight in the fastest, healthiest way possible...


1. Do a short "lemon water" fast.

Fasting is a proven way to help detoxify the body and speed up weight loss at the same time. One of the simplest -- yet most effective -- fasts involves drinking only pure water with fresh lemon or lime juice squeezed into it throughout the day. Do this for 1 or 2 days and you'll lose a few pounds quickly while helping to refresh and re-energize your body.


2. Follow a "raw" diet for a few days.

Raw diets have become very popular for many reasons. A big reason is that raw dieting is one of the fastest ways to lose weight safely. A simple form of the raw diet involves eating only raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. If you can afford it, choose organic versions. You may want to boost your protein intake with whey protein powder mixed into water or fresh, raw fruit juice.

Try eating raw for 2 or 3 days, to get started. You could very well lose several pounds and feel very energized!


3. Follow a "caveman diet" eating plan.

Eating like a caveman can help you reduce your weight in a fast, healthy manner. It's a great quick weight loss solution that you can also stick with to improve your long-term health. The simplest form of "caveman eating" -- also called a "paleo diet" -- involves eating only lean meats, fish, raw and lightly cooked veggies, raw fruits, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats from raw avocado, virgin olive oil, etc. Some people also include small amounts of starches in this diet, mainly from tubers (such as sweet potatoes/yams) and beans/legumes.

Try sticking to a caveman diet for a few weeks. You'll almost definitely lose weight quickly and feel better as well.


4. Do short, high-intensity workouts often.

Frequent, efficient exercise is definitely one of the fastest ways to lose weight. One of the best forms of exercise for rapid fat loss is high-intensity interval training... aka HIIT. This involves doing short bursts of high-intensity activity (e.g. sprinting) followed by brief periods of active recovery, such as jogging or fast walking.

Another super-effective fat burning exercise method is to perform short workouts that involve both medium-intensity strength training (e.g. weight lifting) with intense cardio exercise. For example, you might do 15 minutes of strength exercises involving a few basic "compound" exercises -- such as pullups, bench presses, and lunges -- followed by 10 minutes of running, biking, or HIIT exercise.

These high-intensity techniques can strip the fat off your body within weeks. Plus, since they help to maintain lean muscle tissue (and a fast metabolism), they can help you build the lean, toned, sexy body of a fitness model faster than just about any other method!

Do you have your own opinion about the fastest way to lose weight? Leave it below!


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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Eating Tips for Fast, Healthy Weight Loss

Want to burn body fat and lose weight in a fast and healthy manner? Eating the right kinds of foods -- and avoiding the wrong kinds of a foods -- is a huge part of the equation.

Here are a few eating/diet tips to help you lose body fat as quickly and safely as possible:

-- Eat a variety of lean proteins. Protein should account for 30-40% of your daily calories.

-- Eat a variety of low-glycemic "good" carbohydrates. Carbs should account for 30-40% of your calorie intake.

-- Eat several servings of healthy fats each day. Fats should account for about 30% of your daily calories.

-- Try to get about .7 - 1.0 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass each day. This will support muscle repair and growth.

-- Base your diet on fresh and lightly cooked vegetables, lean meats, nuts and seeds, beans and legumes, raw fruit and healthy fats from olive oil, fish, nut/seed butters, avocado, etc.

-- Avoid all refined sugars and flours.

-- Limit your intake of "starchy" carbs, especially grains and potatoes.

-- Rotate your carb intake for maximum energy and fat loss.

-- When grocery shopping, stick to the "edges" of the store, where you'll find the fresh foods that must be refrigerated.


Related:

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

3 Great Fat-Burning Meals

Want to burn off your body fat fast and replace it with lean, toned, sexy muscle? The formula for fast, healthy weight loss -- as well as total body transformation -- is simple. Exercise regularly and eat fresh, natural, quality meals several times per day.

Here are 3 meals that can help you boost your metabolism, burn fat, and get a great-looking body faster. Eat them often -- along with other meals like them -- as often as you can!

Power Salad

Mix some leafy salad greens such as romaine lettuce and baby spinach with some chopped up tomato, onion, and/or cucumber. Add a chopped up grilled chicken breast as well as a sliced or crumbled hard boiled egg. Top with low-fat ranch dressing or virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Add some fresh ground pepper and/or a small amount of sea salt if you want.


Power Chicken Sandwich

Put a grilled chicken breast on 100% whole wheat bread. Add slices of fresh tomato and avocado. You can also mashup the avocado to use as a tasty spread. Top with fresh ground pepper and/or sea salt. Add a very small amount of mayonnaise if you want... but use the "normal" kind, not the high-sugar "low fat" variety.


Power Oatmeal

Into a bowl of plain rolled or steel-cut oatmeal, mix half a scoop of whey protein powder. Add a small amount of milk. Add a small spoonful of natural peanut butter. If you want to sweeten it, add a cut-up ripe banana and/or a small amount of stevia powder.


All of these power "fat-burning" meals provide tons of high-quality protein, lots of healthy high-fiber carbohydrates, plenty of good fats, plus a wide array of important vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.

Enjoy!




Saturday, June 14, 2008

4 Ways to Avoid "Bad" Carbs

The types of carbohydrates that you eat can make a huge difference in the way you look. Eat the right carbs and you'll be lean, fit, and healthy. Eat the wrong carbs and you'll be overweight, flabby, and unhealthy.

Here are 3 tips to help you avoid those "bad" carbs that make you fat and sick...

1. Avoid anything that comes out of a bag or a box.

If a food comes out of a bag or a box, it's probably not very good for you. 99% of foods that are packed in a bag or a box are highly processed and don't contain the kinds of carbs your body is designed to consume.

2. Avoid all refined sugars.

Refined/processed sugars are probably the worst things you can eat or drink. They spike your blood sugar and insulin levels, make you fat, and, over time, they can lead to some major health problems.

No matter what, avoid all junk food, candy, and sodas that contain simple refined sugars!

3. Avoid all refined flours.

Food made with refined flours are not the kinds of food you want to eat, especially if you want to lose weight. The human body simply does not process refined/processed flour very well.

If your goal is fast and healthy weight loss -- or even just great health and fitness -- avoid all white breads, cereals, pastas, etc.




Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Simple Diet Changes = Faster, Healthier Weight Loss

Losing weight fast and in a healthy way doesn't have to be that difficult or complicated. In fact, just by making a few small, simple diet changes can have a BIG impact on your weight loss progress. There are almost always better low-calorie and healthy options for those high-calorie/high-sugar/high-fat foods that are blocking your fat loss progress.

Here are a few examples:

- Substitute high-sugar sodas for seltzer water with fresh-squeezed lime juice (or a small amount of fruit juice)

- Instead of putting mayonnaise on your sandwiches try spreading on some fresh avocado

- Spicy mustard is another great substitute for mayo

- Replace high-calorie side dishes like french fries and potato salad with steamed veggies drizzled with olive oil or even butter

- Small side salads topped with low-calorie dressing also make great side dish alternatives

- Fresh-cut fruit salads are another great side dish option. Top with low-cal whipped cream or drizzle with a small amount of honey to turn them into a delicious desert!

- Choose leaner meats over fatty steaks, fried chicken, and hamburgers. Grilled chicken, fish, and pork (lean cuts) can all be prepared in ways that make them very enjoyable alternatives.

- When it comes to breads, pastas, and cereals always choose 100% whole-grain options.

- Substitute fattening breakfast foods like pork bacon and sugary pastries with turkey bacon, oatmeal, whole grain/low-sugar cereals, yogurt, whole-grain breads and muffins, etc.

Once you get into the habit of making healthy food substitutions it will be much easier to lose your body fat and create a leaner, healthier body fast!