One of the popular weight loss dietry supplements available in the market today is in the form of tea. One form of dieter's tea or the other are nowadays being displays in Stores all over all of them are actually the same irrespectful of the brand. These may appear to be effective initially, but may actually harm you in the long run.
Frequent movement of the bowel is part of the effects of drinking dieter's tea. There is feelings of body cleansing in the people that consume the tea, as a result of this. The people may get toxins out of their body but that is not exactly the only thing that slimming tea actually does to the body. Laxative herbs are contained in slimming. some of which are the senna, rhubarb root,aloe, cascara, castor oil and buckthorn.
These products are derived from plants and have being in use since the ancient times because of their potency in treating constipation and other issue that have deal with bowel.
Senna,Cascara, and castor oil are well recognized substances as laxatives available over the counter and are also regulated as drugs. Studies show that dioarrhea induced by laxatives does not absorb significant amounts of calories taken in the body.
The reason for this is that laxatives act in another part of the intestine and not on the small intestines where most of the calories are absorbed. Instead, If taken in large amounts for prolonged periods, it can affect the rate of fat absorption by the body. This may lead to diarrhea and consequently loss of weight.
Weight loss can be guaranteed by overdosing on laxatives, it may also cause permanent damage to the gastrointesitinal tract and the weakening and softening of the bones, a condition known as osteomalacia.
Women may be more susceptible to the effects of slimming teas. Although research is yet to confirm that they interfer directly with the woman's menstrual cycle and fertility, there is need for them to watch out if drinking them actually causes them to rapidly shed off weight. It may also not be safe for pregnant women to be taking in laxatives of any kind. knowledgeable herbalists also discourage the use of senna and other herbal products with laxative properties for women during pregnancy and women who are trying to conceive.
There is need for one to be very careful about these issues because the packaging of the sliming teas in the market today can easily mislead people. For instance, most laxatives are commonly refer to as the "natural bowel cleansing properties" and not specifically use the word "laxative".Some manufacurers use the term "low-calorie" on their labelling. These products in fact, contain essentially no calories nor nutrients whatsoever, unless of course, if they are sweetened.
Laxatives when misuse may lead to advert effect in form of stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, rectal bleeding,electrolyte disorder and dehydration and even death. There are also findings that excess use of laxatives can cause severe constipation and pain for long periods due to the colon losing its function. Which may eventually led to surgery on the colon.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Losing Weight The healthy Way.
Report shows that almost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. And obesity still continues to be a serious issue and it may reach epidemic levels in the net few years.
The best way to prevent this problem is by creating the awareness to the people about the harmful effect of obesity or being overweight.
An obese or overweight person may be at the risk of the following disease:
1. Hypertension
2. stroke
3. diabetes
4. cancer
5. arthritis
6. Heart diseases
And it is worth note that an effective weight loss can helps to prevent diseases.
Hence the introduction of many instant weight loss methods many of which are not really yielding a lasting result. Or better still, some of the dieting method which only provide a sort of temporery solutions.
That is why it is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option which will guarantees a lifetime results. It may require you setting a realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of pounds in a short span of time.
Some of these tips can help you lose the excess weight in a healthy way:
1. You dont need to starve your self.
The healthier way of losing weight is not to diet.
Losing unwanted flabs in some part of your body like your belly and thighs by skipping meals may seem make you feel happy that at least you are losing some pond. But such system may not last long. Your body cannot tolerate having insufficient food to fuel the energy that you use up everday in the long run.
If you get used to skipping one or two meals a everyday, your stored calories may be used up instead of the energy that the meal suppose to be providing for your body. So if you just eat one huge sandwich in one day, it will end up straight to your deficit area (i.e. highs, buttocks, hips).
2. You need to start your day right.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Therefore it is important you have a healthy meal in the morning to jump-start your metabolism.
Your food intake after you wake up will be used to burn fat all day long.
3. You need to Eat small, healthy meals frequently.
Five small-serving snacks per day is better than three hearty meals. When you eat more frequently, and in small servings,it can go a long way in preventing over-eating. This will also increase your rate of metabolism and make you burn calories faster.
4. You also need to decide on how much weight you want to lose.
Set a realistic goals for yousef. In the long run, you may not possibly be able to lose up to 40 pounds in a period of 2 weeks. You need to have a mindset that you want to eat healthy tand stay healthy for the rest of your life.
After you have decided on a weight loss plan or program, you need to stick to it and make sure that you follow your own set of rules towards the achievement of your long run weight loss program.
5. There is need to be drinking lots of water.
Lots of water is reqire by your body to keep your cells hydrated and healthy.
6. Avoid too much sugar.
Plan lots of fruits and vegetables into your meal, you may put some bread, rice or pasta for that carbo that you need, plus lean meat and protein rich-foods. Sweets, sodas and pastries should be once-in-a-while indulgences only.
7. You need to Watch your fat intake.
Fat is not the only source of becoming overweight. You need this to keep your weight at the proper level.
There are healthy fats. Olive, peanuts and canola oil have them. Tuna, salmon and mackerel have omega-3 fats which is good for the heart.
8. Exercise regularly.
You may need to leave your car if you are only going a few blocks from home, take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle or skate. Use these activites and other home chores if you are not use to go to the gym and take exercise classes. Try to do this regularly and you will not even notice that you are already shedding pounds with these ordinary activities.
Irrespectful of how much weight you plan or need to lose. What is important is that you need to set a goal that is achievable for yourself.
Go slow and steady. If you have already lost 5 or 6 pounds, give yourself a break then try to lose the next 5 pounds.
Cultivate a healthy eating attitude, drink lots of water, have enough rest and exercise. This will give you a higher chance of losing weight fast and permanent and also improving your health.
The best way to prevent this problem is by creating the awareness to the people about the harmful effect of obesity or being overweight.
An obese or overweight person may be at the risk of the following disease:
1. Hypertension
2. stroke
3. diabetes
4. cancer
5. arthritis
6. Heart diseases
And it is worth note that an effective weight loss can helps to prevent diseases.
Hence the introduction of many instant weight loss methods many of which are not really yielding a lasting result. Or better still, some of the dieting method which only provide a sort of temporery solutions.
That is why it is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option which will guarantees a lifetime results. It may require you setting a realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of pounds in a short span of time.
Some of these tips can help you lose the excess weight in a healthy way:
1. You dont need to starve your self.
The healthier way of losing weight is not to diet.
Losing unwanted flabs in some part of your body like your belly and thighs by skipping meals may seem make you feel happy that at least you are losing some pond. But such system may not last long. Your body cannot tolerate having insufficient food to fuel the energy that you use up everday in the long run.
If you get used to skipping one or two meals a everyday, your stored calories may be used up instead of the energy that the meal suppose to be providing for your body. So if you just eat one huge sandwich in one day, it will end up straight to your deficit area (i.e. highs, buttocks, hips).
2. You need to start your day right.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Therefore it is important you have a healthy meal in the morning to jump-start your metabolism.
Your food intake after you wake up will be used to burn fat all day long.
3. You need to Eat small, healthy meals frequently.
Five small-serving snacks per day is better than three hearty meals. When you eat more frequently, and in small servings,it can go a long way in preventing over-eating. This will also increase your rate of metabolism and make you burn calories faster.
4. You also need to decide on how much weight you want to lose.
Set a realistic goals for yousef. In the long run, you may not possibly be able to lose up to 40 pounds in a period of 2 weeks. You need to have a mindset that you want to eat healthy tand stay healthy for the rest of your life.
After you have decided on a weight loss plan or program, you need to stick to it and make sure that you follow your own set of rules towards the achievement of your long run weight loss program.
5. There is need to be drinking lots of water.
Lots of water is reqire by your body to keep your cells hydrated and healthy.
6. Avoid too much sugar.
Plan lots of fruits and vegetables into your meal, you may put some bread, rice or pasta for that carbo that you need, plus lean meat and protein rich-foods. Sweets, sodas and pastries should be once-in-a-while indulgences only.
7. You need to Watch your fat intake.
Fat is not the only source of becoming overweight. You need this to keep your weight at the proper level.
There are healthy fats. Olive, peanuts and canola oil have them. Tuna, salmon and mackerel have omega-3 fats which is good for the heart.
8. Exercise regularly.
You may need to leave your car if you are only going a few blocks from home, take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle or skate. Use these activites and other home chores if you are not use to go to the gym and take exercise classes. Try to do this regularly and you will not even notice that you are already shedding pounds with these ordinary activities.
Irrespectful of how much weight you plan or need to lose. What is important is that you need to set a goal that is achievable for yourself.
Go slow and steady. If you have already lost 5 or 6 pounds, give yourself a break then try to lose the next 5 pounds.
Cultivate a healthy eating attitude, drink lots of water, have enough rest and exercise. This will give you a higher chance of losing weight fast and permanent and also improving your health.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Free Weight Loss Guide.
The race to fitness is on and a lot of people are getting into the band wagon. Some people do it for the purpose of achieving a sexy body, while some people are just doing it because of the embarrassement their present body is doing to them, while others are doing it simply to remain fit and heatlthy. As such, many fitness programs are out centers all over, Some of this progamme are too xepensive to afford that just trying to work out how to get money for the programm is enough to make the person lose weight.
You may not have pass trough the fitness center and spend much just to slim down to obtain that longed for sexy body. There are many books available in the bookstore which offer weight loss programs which are convenient and for free, of course the books are not though. These weight loss programs, or diet plans are gaining immense popularity with so much publicity, testimonials and reviews that one may be confused which exactly to follow. So before you choose any weight loss plan ,you may need to check this short summaries about the weight loss programs.
The New Diet Revolution. This is the weight loss program encourages high protein diet and a trim down on the carbs. One can feast on vegetables and meat but should fast on bread and pasta. One is also not restricted against fat intake so it is okay to pour in the salad dressing and freely spread on the butter. However, after the diet, one may find himself lacking on fiber and calcium yet high in fat. Intake of grains and fruits are also limited.
Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. Is another diet plan that advocates low carbohyrate eating. It approves on eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products. But this diet plan does not encourage intake of too much carb.
Choose to Lose by Dr. Goor. This go against fat intake. there will be the limitation to the amount of fat One is to take within a certain period however you are at the liberty on how you consume it within the period. There is no restriction for any person about the level of carbohydrate intake. You can eat meat and poultry as well as any other low-fat dairy and seafoods. There is also encouragement on eating of vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta. This weight loss plan is fairly healthy, good amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as saturated fats. Watch triglyceride levels though; if high, trim down the carbohydrates and tuck in more of the unsaturated fats.
The Zone. Moderately low on the carbs yet moderately high on the proteins. Encourages low-fat protein foods like fish and chicken plus veggies, fruits and grains.
The DASH Diet. Is another program which advocates not too much fat and protein intake and high on carbs. This program is Primarily designed to lower blood pressure, the diet plan encourages high intake of whole wheat grains as well as fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy. Some dieters are with the thought that this plan encourages too much eating which may not give room for significant weight loss.
Eat More, Weigh Less. Primarily vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Gives the go signal on the "glow" foods but warns to watch it on non-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet contains very low level of calcium and also discourage the consumption of some other healthy foods like seafoods and lean poultry.
Eat Right for Your Type. this is Interesting because it is based on the person's blood type. recommends plenty of mest for people with the blood type O. Diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories. And for the record, there is even no proof that blood type affects dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle. Focused on reducing the calorie density in eating by suggesting watery foods that make one feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy is encourage. protein consumption sources is limits to lean meat, seafood and poultry. Although it is healthy by providing low amounts of saturated fats and rich amounts of vegetables and fruits, it is also low on calcium and limits lean protein sources.
Volumetrics. For low-density calorie eating. It also Recommends the eating of watery foods that make you feel full, but restricts fatty or dry foods like popcorn. This plan is very healthy because of the high amounts of fruits and vegetables and also being low in calorie density and saturated fats.
Weight Watchers. High carbohydrates, moderate on fats and proteins. A very healthy diet plan and very flexible too. it allows the dieter to plan his own meal rather than give him a set to follow.
You may not have pass trough the fitness center and spend much just to slim down to obtain that longed for sexy body. There are many books available in the bookstore which offer weight loss programs which are convenient and for free, of course the books are not though. These weight loss programs, or diet plans are gaining immense popularity with so much publicity, testimonials and reviews that one may be confused which exactly to follow. So before you choose any weight loss plan ,you may need to check this short summaries about the weight loss programs.
The New Diet Revolution. This is the weight loss program encourages high protein diet and a trim down on the carbs. One can feast on vegetables and meat but should fast on bread and pasta. One is also not restricted against fat intake so it is okay to pour in the salad dressing and freely spread on the butter. However, after the diet, one may find himself lacking on fiber and calcium yet high in fat. Intake of grains and fruits are also limited.
Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. Is another diet plan that advocates low carbohyrate eating. It approves on eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products. But this diet plan does not encourage intake of too much carb.
Choose to Lose by Dr. Goor. This go against fat intake. there will be the limitation to the amount of fat One is to take within a certain period however you are at the liberty on how you consume it within the period. There is no restriction for any person about the level of carbohydrate intake. You can eat meat and poultry as well as any other low-fat dairy and seafoods. There is also encouragement on eating of vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta. This weight loss plan is fairly healthy, good amounts of fruits and vegetables as well as saturated fats. Watch triglyceride levels though; if high, trim down the carbohydrates and tuck in more of the unsaturated fats.
The Zone. Moderately low on the carbs yet moderately high on the proteins. Encourages low-fat protein foods like fish and chicken plus veggies, fruits and grains.
The DASH Diet. Is another program which advocates not too much fat and protein intake and high on carbs. This program is Primarily designed to lower blood pressure, the diet plan encourages high intake of whole wheat grains as well as fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy. Some dieters are with the thought that this plan encourages too much eating which may not give room for significant weight loss.
Eat More, Weigh Less. Primarily vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Gives the go signal on the "glow" foods but warns to watch it on non-fat dairy and egg whites. This diet contains very low level of calcium and also discourage the consumption of some other healthy foods like seafoods and lean poultry.
Eat Right for Your Type. this is Interesting because it is based on the person's blood type. recommends plenty of mest for people with the blood type O. Diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories. And for the record, there is even no proof that blood type affects dietary needs.
The Pritkin Principle. Focused on reducing the calorie density in eating by suggesting watery foods that make one feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy is encourage. protein consumption sources is limits to lean meat, seafood and poultry. Although it is healthy by providing low amounts of saturated fats and rich amounts of vegetables and fruits, it is also low on calcium and limits lean protein sources.
Volumetrics. For low-density calorie eating. It also Recommends the eating of watery foods that make you feel full, but restricts fatty or dry foods like popcorn. This plan is very healthy because of the high amounts of fruits and vegetables and also being low in calorie density and saturated fats.
Weight Watchers. High carbohydrates, moderate on fats and proteins. A very healthy diet plan and very flexible too. it allows the dieter to plan his own meal rather than give him a set to follow.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Rapid Weight Loss Tips.
Apart from physical appearance weight affects a human beings in many ways. It could go a long way in determinig the overall quality of life, self-esteem, depression, health risks, and physical abilities. There will be a lot of positive changes once a person experience weight loss. This is the reason why a lot of people are searching for a weight loss programm that will trim down those fats and give a super slim head turner body.
The first thing that an over-weight should do is to look for the best weight loss regimen, this should be done after a full physical examination of such person system. And to lose weight fast and effectively, there are four aspects of life that should be changed, this include: what to eat, how to eat, behavior and activity level.
Here are fast tips that can change an over-weight's life:
First: Fast weight loss composes of a multi-faceted system that consists mindset, exercise, and in other cases, diet supplements. Begin by learning a diet food plan that can easily be accustomed with. Incorporate an exercise plan that allows at least fifteen minutes a day like brisk walking, running, swimming, and dancing.
Second: Set realistic approaches. The ability to focus and have proper mindset enables someone on a diet to quickly lose those extra pounds. With discipline and proper mind set, a dieter will never be discouraged and lose focus.
Third: Listen to the body language. Each and everyone's body metabolism reacts differently to different fast weight loss techniques and plans. Try substituting one program for another to compensate the body's reaction. Exercise program must be suitable to one's body, as others are not able to exercise as rigorously as others can. If walking is all that can be done, then walk for this is proven the best exercise. Muscles burn more calories than fats so it's also best to put on a little muscle and looking good too.
Fourth: Eat more fibers for it makes a person full sooner and stays in the tummy longer, it also slows down the rate of digestion. A single serving of whole grain bread moves fat through the digestive system faster. Grains turn into blood sugar that spikes the body's insulin level. Thus, making the body more energized and ready to tell the body when it should stop burning fats or start storing.
Fifth: Keep away from fried foods especially deep-fried as they contains a lot of fat. Although fish and chicken appear leaner than beef, the white meat can contain more fat than when a beef is fried. It is recommended for those on strict diet to opt for grilled food as this does not have or contain less amount of fat after the food is cooked.
Sixth: Takes lots of fluid. Drinking at least six to eight glasses of water a day keeps the body refreshed. Since weight loss depends on how the body eliminates body wastes, the body must stay hydrated.
All in all, discipline and consistency is still the best practice and the key to a rapid weight loss success. Dieting, workout, and right amount of supplementation applied in a regular way everyday will result in faster weight loss than having a massive action only to be followed a return to old habits as this would only lead to gaining more weight than when the weight loss plan has started.
The first thing that an over-weight should do is to look for the best weight loss regimen, this should be done after a full physical examination of such person system. And to lose weight fast and effectively, there are four aspects of life that should be changed, this include: what to eat, how to eat, behavior and activity level.
Here are fast tips that can change an over-weight's life:
First: Fast weight loss composes of a multi-faceted system that consists mindset, exercise, and in other cases, diet supplements. Begin by learning a diet food plan that can easily be accustomed with. Incorporate an exercise plan that allows at least fifteen minutes a day like brisk walking, running, swimming, and dancing.
Second: Set realistic approaches. The ability to focus and have proper mindset enables someone on a diet to quickly lose those extra pounds. With discipline and proper mind set, a dieter will never be discouraged and lose focus.
Third: Listen to the body language. Each and everyone's body metabolism reacts differently to different fast weight loss techniques and plans. Try substituting one program for another to compensate the body's reaction. Exercise program must be suitable to one's body, as others are not able to exercise as rigorously as others can. If walking is all that can be done, then walk for this is proven the best exercise. Muscles burn more calories than fats so it's also best to put on a little muscle and looking good too.
Fourth: Eat more fibers for it makes a person full sooner and stays in the tummy longer, it also slows down the rate of digestion. A single serving of whole grain bread moves fat through the digestive system faster. Grains turn into blood sugar that spikes the body's insulin level. Thus, making the body more energized and ready to tell the body when it should stop burning fats or start storing.
Fifth: Keep away from fried foods especially deep-fried as they contains a lot of fat. Although fish and chicken appear leaner than beef, the white meat can contain more fat than when a beef is fried. It is recommended for those on strict diet to opt for grilled food as this does not have or contain less amount of fat after the food is cooked.
Sixth: Takes lots of fluid. Drinking at least six to eight glasses of water a day keeps the body refreshed. Since weight loss depends on how the body eliminates body wastes, the body must stay hydrated.
All in all, discipline and consistency is still the best practice and the key to a rapid weight loss success. Dieting, workout, and right amount of supplementation applied in a regular way everyday will result in faster weight loss than having a massive action only to be followed a return to old habits as this would only lead to gaining more weight than when the weight loss plan has started.
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