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Managing Your Weight

12.31.09

Health is wealth.  Keeping your health in right track and maintaining this is a ticket of having true wealth and wellness.  But how do we do proper weight management?

Tip 1: Know your Desirable Body Weight

Basic to weight management is knowing your desirable body weight (DBW)

Formula for DBW of adolescence and adult in kilograms= (Height in centimeters – 100)

Remember to keep your weight within your desirable body weight and that should not go below 10% or beyond 10% of your desirable body weight. If you are way below it then check on some gain weight program and if your weight is more than your desirable body weight, then this is telling you that you are overweight or obese. Obesity is very unhealthy and it’s time to lose weight.

TIP 2: Know your Total Energy Requirement or Total Calorie Requirement (TCR)

Now you know your desirable body weight, next thing to consider in your weight management is to be conscious in what you are eating. To effectively lose weight, know what your body needs and take out the excess. While it is the dietitians and other health professionals’ job to know how much calories we need but it also pays a lot knowing your own TCR.  Total Calorie Requirement will vary according to age range and physical activity of a person.

According to age range for adolescence

13- 15 boys 55 cal/KDBW (desirable body weight in kilograms)

13- 15 girls 54 cal/ KDBW

16 – 19 boys 50 cal/ KDBW

16 – 19 girls 45 cal/ KDBW

According to physical activity

Sedentary: 30 cal/ KDBW

Light activities example teacher, student, maids: 35 cal/KDBW

Moderate example car drivers, working student vendor: 40 cal/ KDBW

Heavy workers, farmers etc: 45 cal/ KDBW

How to compute:

TER= caloric requirement (according to age range or physical activity) x desirable body

Weight

Ie. TER= 35 cal/ KDBW x 45 KDBW

= 1575 calories per day

Optimum of 1600 calories required per day

TIP 3: Eat variety of nutritious food each day, preferably more on green veggies.

Green vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals and contains small amount of calories. It also makes you feel full at longer span of time. Select foods with less caloric content. You may find it in food exchange list.  Proper food diet promotes proper digestion and weight loss.

TIP 4: Drink 2000- 2500 ml of water a day.

It will prevent you from dehydration and cleanses your body well by removing the toxins.

TIP 5: Regular Exercise Everyday

This helps you strengthen your muscle especially your cardiac muscle! It even helps you burn excess fats stored in your body. Lose weight fast with regularly moving your muscles.

Effective weight loss tips

12.25.09

Losing weight can be done differently. For the rich and famous, they want it done fast so they opt for surgical procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck and gastric bypass. These procedures may seem to work but the cost and pain it entails is massive. Imagine spending thousands of dollars for a procedure that will give you a huge amount of pain and the result may not even last for a life time. These procedures may give you quick result for weight reduction however you are not guaranteed that they will last forever. You still have to manually work it out for yourself if you want to maintain a new lighter weight.

Aside from going under the knife, you can also take some diet pills. Diet pills can help you also lose weight fast. You can take diet pills that will help curb your appetite so that you will be able to eat a lot of food. You can also take diet pills that will enhance and boost your metabolism to better burn the calories and fats you have consumed. Some diet pills are also created to keep you full almost all the time. This way there will be lesser chance for you to eat. Diet pills may seem effective but the negative side effects it can bring to your health is not good. Some diet pills can be addictive and some can even cause several illnesses such as irregular bowel movements, palpitations, nausea and heart problems.

Surgery and diet pills both seem to be harmful and scary. If you really want to lose weight, there is a weight reduction process that is not only safe but tested to be effective over time. Eating fruits and vegetables a lot and doing regular exercise are the two best ways to lose weight. Not only will you be filled with natural vitamins and minerals but you will be able to lose weight at the same time. Fruits and vegetables are filled with so much fiber that they help improve the digestive system and bowel movement. With regular exercise, you will be able to burn more calories and fats and you will continuously excrete toxins from your body. Not only will you lose weight but you will also be healthy at the same.

Losing weight can be done differently indeed but doing it the natural way is the best and proven way to do it.

Do not go there

12.24.09

Crashing your diet — This has become a buzz word for a lot of celebrities.  A lot of other people have been doing the same as well.  Some adopt diets on a drastic level like making the decision now and with a snap of the finger – all of a sudden they are not eating carbohydrate rich food like rice or regular white bread.   It helps to watch over eating too much carbohydrates and take note of the key phrase – “too much”.  Anything done beyond moderation is not good for you.  You need not become a rocket scientist to know this fact.

There were reports that people who suddenly get away from carbohydrates like the staple of Asian countries like rice or white bread for the west have got themselves into a hospital.  The problem with crash dieters is psychological.  They felt they needed to lose weight and lose it fast.  And when they do get the results, it is catastrophic.  This leads to depressions and such psychological disorder causes the person to eat more in order to relieve themselves of the pain (mentally) of not hitting their target.  This method is basically a quick fix and like most if not all quick fix formula the aftermath of which is worst than what the original condition the person was in.

It is in this consideration that it is advisable to find something that will help your desire to lose those pounds and inches from your body slowly but surely through a program that will be easy to follow.  There is a lot of this safe and affordable program in the market today.  What you need to consider is whether you can sustain the program after you make the decision to lose weight and become part of the not obese statistics of the country. By choosing the right program to lose weight, not only will you encourage other people as well but you will help a lot be on the safe side of losing weight.

Get it right

12.23.09

There have been a lot of weight loss program out there.  Weight loss programs used by celebrities and even common individuals with common concerns like obesity.

One of those highly used methods for weight loss is the “yo-yo” diets.  This type of weight loss program does more harm than good.  What it does is it shocks the natural system of the body in relation to weight thus the result is more chronic ailment or even the person who does this would appear to have lost years in their age or to put it plainly they have aged more than they really are -  in terms of look and physique that is.

Instead of just losing weight which supposedly is a good thing it turns out that this type of method is harmful and after going back to your regular lifestyle the individual who adopted this weight loss program has gained more pounds and inches than what they have shed off.

It is for this reason that a natural program such as the vextrim system was developed in order to ensure that anyone who has a weight concern or bluntly speaking an obesity issue can be resolved using natures riches and placing that knowledge into a system that is safe, easy to follow and sustainable.

It is safe because it is from nature, easy to follow because the schedule that the user will follow is a “no-brainer”.  It is like remembering the schedule of your favorite show on prime-time.  And since it is easy to follow and the effects are natural like it blocks the fat from staying in your system, then it raises the notch for your metabolism which will translate to burning of calories which will eventually lead to burning fats and it also safely suppresses one’s hunger.

Now that the information is laid before you in a silver platter the question now is whether you follow the weight loss programs of the stars that will eventually take the shine out of them or follow a natural, safe and sustainable weight loss system? The choice is your. And it needs to be done NOW!

One big fat lie

12.17.09

People are now rushing to lose weight fast; simply because they are experiencing the negative effects of excess weight like, mockery out of people, discrimination on public places and embarrassment from other people. These things were strategically infused by media, portraying different ways on how to make a laughing stock out of people with weight problems.  This is why more and more people are desperately trying different ways from conventional to the unconventional just so to achieve the society’s dictation of a “person”.

What’s so funny about this reality is that even slim fitted people believe to think that they are fat, to simply put a lot of people are now suffering on the predicament of being affected by what other’s say or think, or to put in smaller but broader sense—the media.

Slim and fit celebrities lie about their figure, saying that they are frequent visitors of McDonalds or burger king. With their six pack figure they speak out about nothing to do with their day, no exercise required but they seem to manage to lose weight and not just losing weight per se but they tend to lose weight fast. More people would come to think that these celebrities are indeed lucky being like them, not worrying about how to lose weight, or gaining them for that matter.

Well, in reality this is entirely different. There are famous celebrities who actually starve themselves just to fit in with a size 2 dress. Most of them eat practically nothing to get their so called beautiful figure – bone and skin thin (not worried about losing weight huh?)They stand proud about their figure like shouting to the world that this is the right body for you. some beautiful celebrities got caught by having a hard boiled egg diet, it is simply eating nothing more than 2 eggs a day so I guess there goes the contradiction of what they claim that they do not worry about losing weight or getting into weight loss programs.

So how can you say these famous celebrities are lucky enough not to need any weight loss programs or worrying about losing weight fast or just merely losing weight? Think again.

The Do’s and Don’ts for Diet Pills

12.16.09

Diet pills can do a lot for you if you want to lose weight. They have active ingredients that help overweight and obese people to ultimately reach their goal of weight reduction. They can control your food cravings and appetite so that you will be able to eat only a small amount food. Diet pills can also boost your metabolism so that you will be able to burn more fats and calories.

Diet pills can definitely make you lose weight. However, they are not a way to replace any physical activity or change your eating habit so that you can lose weight ultimately. Diet pills are only helpers in losing weight. If you need to lose weight effectively, you should combine drinking diet pills with improving your eating habits and physical activities. By improving your eating habits, you should avoid eating foods that are high in calories and fats. Do not eat fast-food or processed foods since these are high with saturated fats and refined sugar which are known to contribute a lot to weight gain.

If you plan on losing weight, you can use some diet pills to aid you in your mission. It is however important that you consult first with your doctor so that you will know if the diet pill will be good for you. You should also know that drinking diet pills should not be used for a prolonged period of time since this can cause some addiction problem. It is even suggested that you use diet pills on an intermittent basis (one month with diet pills then another month off).

Diet pills do not give you permanent results. It is still up to the user to have a long time result of weight loss. If you want to lose weight ultimately and never gain it back, the best way is to change your eating habits and have a regular exercise. This way you will not only be healthy but you will have a better lifestyle that will help you lose weight permanently.

Models and non-models alike

12.12.09

You must have seen your self aspiring to be famous like a model. Who wouldn’t right? Models seem to have everything: perfect body, beautiful hair, smooth skin, riches, fame and all they have to do is smile or walk on the ramp! Sad thing is that apart from the fact that they earn more money is that the lesser they spend; companies seem to love giving them more freebies! Imagine all the good things they’re born with right? Well, wrong because model-like characters may be born but keeping that body requires work.

You are assured to lose weight as much as 20 pounds if you could only find it in your heart to quit eating chocolates, junk foods  and other calorie enriched foods. It may be difficult to swerve your way off junk food lane especially on everybody’s accessibility to it. Losing weight has been everybody’s challenge as everybody seems to be susceptible to the media and convenience. Unfortunately for us, junk foods connote to convenience and to give a bigger emphasis is that it can spell disaster to the human body. Models or non-models share the same predicament, so in order to lose weight fast and attain that close to model like body—cut down junk food.

Another thing about models is that they work out, which makes it wiser to do just the same. Losing weight is not just about cutting bad food but also expending energy. Some models take caffeinated drinks like coffee, before working out to help them energetic longer for a faster fat burning activity.

Losing weight should not be like toiling but rather it should become an inspiration, take it from the models themselves. Learn and understand that they too can’t get away with junk food or not exercising. Find better ways to help your body lose weight if diet pills can help you then do not keep yourself from using some. Just be careful on what kind of diet pill you’re using, always bear in mind that diet pills or any other pills in the market may be harmful for you so always consult a professional.

Weight Matters

12.11.09

For some, weight may not matter but the truth is weight is really important. From the time we were born, the weight is already greatly considered. Some are born prematurely and weighing only less than an ounce while some are rather heavy for a newborn. However weighing less when you were born is not a problem since a baby can gain weight quickly. As we grow older, weight is still important. Whenever we go to our doctors for check up, they made sure to always check the weight as weighing too much or too little can be a problem. However, the more common concern that we have these days is being overweight rather than being underweight.

Being overweight can be really harmful. You will be prone to more sicknesses and your immune system is not that active. Apart from these health reasons, overweight people tend to be the target of jokes and criticism which may cause some emotional insecurity.

Being overweight also may affect your ability to move around, walk and run. With all these concerns at hand, overweight people should start losing weight.

Losing weight can be a problem if you do not have any dedication. You must be 100% committed to lose weight if you want to succeed. You must be consistent so that there will be no chances of gaining weight. There are a lot of ways to lose weight. Some go for quick remedy such as surgical procedure but this cost a lot and you can not solely rely on it. You must also work hard for your operation to be successful.

The most natural way of losing weight is through proper meal diet and regular exercise. Eat healthy foods that are low in calorie and fat and exercise more often so you will be able to burn more of what you have consumed. Both of these when done religiously will ultimately give you rapid weight loss and you will be able to control your weight for a longer time. Results are long term unlike other procedures that are done artificially.

What Food and Drinks to Avoid for you to Lose Weight Fast

12.10.09

Due to public demand, more and more people are becoming rich through soliciting weight loss advises. Different online companies have created different weight loss tips that will help overweight and obese people lose weight fast. However because of this popularity, there are a lot of hoax companies whose only mission is to get your money which is why it is important to distinguish which company is legitimate from the bogus.

Losing weight can really help. Not only will you get lighter, but you will also have a healthier body. You will even look better. You can be able to do a lot of activities which are limited before because of being overweight.

If you want to lose weight fast, here are some tips which you can follow that are proven to be effective. You should immediately avoid and stop eating foods which are known to contribute to weight gain.

Sodas are really fattening because they have high calorie content. If you will avoid drinking sodas, you could lose up to 50 pounds in one year. Instead of sodas, drink lots and lots of water. You can also start replacing coffee with green tea. Green tea is a natural fat burner and it only contains 10% of caffeine found in coffee which is a lot better and a lot healthier.

Alcohol can also cause people to gain weight because basically it is a drink made of concentrated sugar which will make you overeat and gain fat easily. Therefore, if you stop drinking not only will you lose weight but you will also have a healthier liver.

Too much salt and sugar can also cause you to gain water weight which will make you even look fatter which is why you also have to cut down on your food intake with high sugar and salt content. Avoid eating foods such as potato chips, popcorn, cookies, candy, ice cream, cakes and all sorts of foods from drive thru. These foods are known to contribute a lot to weight gain and these are the most difficult kind of fat to be removed from the body.

If you have successfully controlled your cravings for these types of foods and drinks, then you are on the right track in achieving your weight loss soon.

Misleading diet claims

12.09.09

There are many weight loss misleading claims out there, that if you are wise enough you could put two in two together, you might probably start to believe that fats should have no space in this world considering the availability of many weight loss means.

The sad thing about all these possibilities is the endless lies whether these things can actually live up to its claims. Here are some most sought weight loss means that claims one thing but works otherwise:

Coffee is best known as contributor to losing weight, in fact most diet pills in the market promises losing weight in a breeze has actually more coffee or caffeine content in it. They say caffeine in coffee acts as energizer to keep you going; if you are exercising then coffee can boost up your routine thus leading to losing weight. Another theory about caffeine is that they can help you suppress appetite. The truth however is that no clinical tests have proven anything about caffeine as a weight loss contributor. It has, however proven to give endurance which will help you keep longer hours to exercise but in the end the only weight loss help you have is your will to exercise and shed off that fats.

Another thing is the claim of fitness water, as the title suggests it ought to help you lose weight without the fuzz of strenuous weight management plans. Fitness water supposed to work as an n appetite suppressant and can also help boost your metabolism thus eventually lead to losing weight. But, as promising as it may seem, mere drinking fitness water can not at all help you in your quest without proper weight management plan.

There may be number of ways to help you lose weight but always be vigilant especially if it involves spending money and consuming in your body. Do not be lured about the mere promises but take time to study and make your own research.