Weight Loss vs. Body Fat ? Mirrors and Clothes dont Lie!
With the growing epidemic of diabetes and obesity in our country, we fitness experts must education you on how to slow them down or give you some form of prevention guidelines.
First, what does it mean to be obese? Obese means that at least thirty percent of your weight is made up of fat. Most people become obese from poor eating habits and lack of exercise. You could also say that aging plays an in direct role in obesity, too. The older we become, the muscles naturally start to deteriorate. This increases the fat percentages in our bodies.
Most of you gauge your progress or lack of progress on what the numbers on the scale say every day. Unfortunately, most of the time this is a misleading number. The scale never really tells the truth. But, it’s tangible and has some form of immediate gratification.
One of the ways you can get a headstart on not getting diabetes or becoming obese is to educate, motivate and concentrate on lowering your body fat levels more than the numbers on a scale. The best way is to get daily exercise and eat a balanced diet. The best way to gauge your progress in decreasing your fat levels other than a medical test is to feel how your clothes are fitting or what the mirror tells you. These two tend to be more truthful and forthright when it comes to your body fat levels.
If your fat levels are getting lower, your clothes can not help but fit better. The national averages are around twenty eight percent. Where do you fall? Get started today before it is too late. The awful thing about diabetes is you may wake up tomorrow morning and have it.
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3 Fast Weight Loss Tips That Work
Looking to lose some pounds quickly? Fast and safe weight loss is possible – but only if you do it right. Just keep in mind that we’re only talking about losing a few pounds here. 5, maybe 10, within a few weeks. No matter what anyone tells you, you’re not going to safely lose 20 lbs. of fat in 2 weeks. It’s just not possible. Plus, long-term weight loss success usually only occurs after many months of slow, steady body fat reduction through increased exercise and healthier eating. It’s also important to remember to check with your doctor before starting any intense weight loss program.
That said, there are some proven steps you can take to lose a few pounds quickly, without hurting yourself. In fact, the following fast weight loss tips will probably improve your health. Sound good? Then here you go…
1. Eat a lot of food – Yes, you read that right, eat a lot! The process of eating and digesting food requires a lot of energy (calories) and significantly boosts your metabolism, especially when you eat small meals every 2 or 3 hours. The key is to eat the right foods… and none of the wrong foods, at least while you’re on your fast weight loss program. The “right foods” include things like:
– lean proteins (especially low-fat chicken and turkey)
– fresh, uncooked vegetables (especially greens)
– beans and legumes (cooked without added fat)
– unsalted, oil-free nuts and seeds
– small amounts of olive oil and flax seed oil
– lots of pure water (not a real “food” but extremely important)
The “wrong foods” – what you should definitely avoid while you’re trying to lose weight quickly – is pretty much everything else, but especially:
– foods and beverages with sugar
– white flour
– breads, pastas, cereals, etc.
– white rice
– potatoes
2. Avoid cravings – The most difficult part of any weight loss program is dealing with food cravings. When you stop eating the high-fat, high-sugar, high-calorie foods you’re used to eating, your body rebels. Your brain tries to force you to go back to eating those unhealthy foods. But there are ways to deal with this natural response. One of the best strategies is to use distraction. Basically, whenever you feel a food craving coming on you get up and do something that takes your mind off of eating. Get out and do some exercise. Read a good book. Listen to your favorite music (fast-paced, heart-pumping music is often the best for this). Talk on the phone with a friend. Play a video game. Just do whatever it takes to distract your brain. After awhile your cravings should lessen.
3. Increase your cardio exercise – If you’re already exercising on a regular basis, do more cardiovascular training to burn more fat. You don’t have to do A LOT more, just enough to burn a few hundred more calories per day. Combined with your healthy fast weight loss diet it should be enough to drop a few pounds quickly. If you don’t exercise regularly, you should ask your physician to recommend an easy “beginner’s” exercise program that includes walking and/or light jogging. Also, try to do activities you enjoy. If you don’t like running on a treadmill, don’t try to force yourself to do it. Instead, go hiking, ride a bike, play some basketball/tennis/soccer/etc. Just make sure it’s something you enjoy… and you’ll keep doing it until your waist is a little smaller and your several pounds lighter!
John W. Lewis is a health and fitness writer for several popular web sites. To learn more about fast, safe weight loss visit the Real Fast Weight Loss Blog at: .realfastweightloss.info.
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