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Is Diet The Key to Burning Body Fat or Is Exercise the Answer? By : Rusty Moore So is diet or exercise more important when it comes to losing body fat? I am the author of a fitness site so obviously I am a big believer in exercise, but to be honest, you can get pretty dramatic results from diet alone. In fact, I would say that 90% of the people who are having a tough time losing weight are simply messing up when it comes to diet. Weight Loss Dillemma: Depressed If You Do, Depressed If You Don't By : Harvey D. Ong For some people, the inability to attain the �perfect� weight and figure can lead to emotional distress, possibly even depression. There are drugs that can help counter this problem, but one of them Acomplia, can actually cause the depression that, in theory, it should be working to prevent. Successful Dieting - Why You Can Make it Happen By : John Philips Many people have experienced failure in their weight loss pursuits so many times in the past that they try the next new diet with the impending knowledge that they will fail in this attempt as well. Far too often dieting is undertaken with the mindset of imminent failure. What Women Should Do To Lose Weight By : Natasha Cesare Women are just plain too busy to think of themselves first sometimes. Whether you work inside or outside the home, weight loss for women is hard. Your days are probably chocked full of soccer games, homework, meal preparation and last minute everything's. As a mother myself, I know it is hard to really sit down and enjoy a healthy snack or meal. Sometimes I wonder where the time goes. One day I am in shape and it seems like the next day my jeans won't even go over my hips. What happened? Avoid These Dieting Mistakes And Reach Your Weight Loss Target By : John Philips When it comes to dieting there are many mistakes that are made on a near daily basis. While there are many real profound mistakes that go along with the territory there are a few that seem to have far more profound and lasting implications than others. Hopefully by learning about these mistakes you can learn to avoid them in your own weight loss pursuits. Losing Weight With Healthy Dieting By : John Philips When it comes to dieting you will find all kinds of crazy and faddish diets on the market today. In addition to the many diets there seems to be every kind of diet aid you can imagine. From shakes the diet industry has evolved to include everything from candy bars and pudding to pills and patches. Each item makes the claim that it can help you drop those unwanted pounds quickly and easily. Obesity in Today's World By : Sara Mendez From 1988-1994 the number of Americans who were over weight or obese was 56%. That number rose from 1999-2000 to 64% according to NAASO.org. Oregon is one of the highest with 23% of its population being obese. There are many reasons why people become obese or over weight. Many times it is genetic but that is something you can not change. What you can change is the way you eat, what you eat and how much you eat. If our society as a whole does not change the way we eat, we will be at high risk of diabetes, hypertension and heart attacks. In 2004 obesity related deaths ranked number two, smoking came in first. By 2005 obesity related deaths was expected to pass smoking as the number one cause of death, according to Medscape.com. How To Generate The Motivation to Lose Weight By : Zaak OConan You are overweight and you've probably read in many places how beneficial it is for you to lose those extra pounds. But that doesn't make it any easier for you to do it. It's difficult to do, but what everyone is saying is right, you'll reap fantastic benefits from losing your extra weight such as managing your diabetes and increased energy. Losing Weight the Healthy Way is the Best Way By : Reginald Curtis Almost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. Until now, obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2020. One way to prevent this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight or obese. Facts And FAQs On The Mediterranean Diet By : Robert William Locke Why is the Mediterranean diet so popular? As for myself, I can only say that I have enjoyed excellent health for over thirty years now and I am convinced that this is due in no small way to the diet I have followed. Living in Italy meant it was a natural choice! But apart from my own personal experience, there are lots of studies which show that the Mediterranean diet does indeed lower the risk of heart disease and even cancer rates. Weight Loss-Do it the Right Way By : Sara Mendez Losing weight can easily be attained if you go about it the right way. Obesity in America is at an all time high. According to the CDC, in 2006 only four states had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. There are many reasons people gain weight, it could be snacking, portion issues, or food addiction. For all the reasons people gain weight, there are just as many reasons to lose weight. Weight Loss-The End the Diet Cycle By : Sara Mendez It is no secret that America is over weight. Weight and weigh loss is everywhere, it is at the grocery store, in magazines, and sometimes right in your back yard as a fast food restaurant. Our society constantly obsesses over weight, food choices and exercise but even with all that, America is still obese. The simple reason for this is, losing weight is hard. People are over weight for many reasons, portion control, food choices, lack of motivation for exercise, or emotional attachments to food. Don't worry, there is help out there. Why Is It Difficult To Lose Weight? By : Robert William Locke The experts tell us that is is simple to diet - there is no ideal diet on the market except the one that tells us to move our bodies more and to consume fewer calories. This article will set the record straight and outline a few basic facts on weight loss. Where to Find an Illustrative Gastric Bypass Picture By : George Peters Gastric bypass is a surgery aimed at curing morbid obesity, a severe health condition. Being overweight can cause the health condition. If you are overweight by medical standards and your weight is made up of more fatty tissue, then you may have the condition. More details on the condition and treatment can be found in a gastric bypass picture over the internet. Why Learn How To Get Rid Of Man Boobs the Natural Way? 5 Reasons By : Di Roberts In the ongoing debate about male breast reduction, there are several potential cures that try to outdo each other by relentlessly make a case for themselves. Some promise a quick fix, others market convenience, and even more guarantee results. But of all that claim to know how to get rid of man boobs, one in particular naturally stands out. Permanent Weight Loss Solution By : Bob Gill Research in the United States indicates that obesity and rates of people being overweight are skyrocketing. 11% of children, for example, are obese, according to statistics. 50% of women between 20 and 74 are overweight or obese, statistics also say. Figures for men in all age groups are similar. A reliable weight loss solution is needed. Get to know about Cellulite Treatment By : JD Theis.. Cellulite is a disheartening skin condition that can occur in almost anyone. It tends to cause problems for women over men, but there are some men who have been plagued by the condition. In fact, over 80% of women who are past puberty are inundated by imperfect skin. The damage it causes can range from mild, with slight bumps grooved into the skin, to severe, with extremely noticeable lumps marring smooth skin. Reliable Weight Loss Solution By : Bob Gill Statistics in the United States indicate that obesity and rates of people being overweight have reached epidemic proportions. 11% of children, for example, are obese, according to the World Heart Federation Fact Sheet, 2002. 50% of women aged 20 to 74 are overweight or obese, according to The National Women's Health Information Center. The statistics for men in all age groups are no better. A weight loss solution is needed. Weight Loss Solution By : Bob Gill Research in the United States indicates that obesity and rates of people being overweight are skyrocketing. 11% of children, for example, are obese, according to statistics. 50% of women between 20 and 74 are overweight or obese, statistics also say. Figures for men in all age groups are similar. A reliable weight loss solution is needed. 7 Foods You Can Eat to Lose Weight By : John Barban The food industry is constantly developing new foods that are supposed to help you lose weight. However popular diets and common foods don't seem to help. Find out how weight loss really works and what you can eat to lose weight. The answer might be surprising. Look Inside To Discover How To 2 Pounds Of Fat Per Week By : Molli Rathstone Fast answer: A simple way to do that is to find a nutrition trainer either online or in your hometown. They will be able to educate you and assist you to train the entire family how to eat correctly. Things to Consider in Order to Maintain Weight Loss. By : Allison Thompson There are lots of articles you can read on article sites like Ezine Articles that contain information on how you can lose weight. But there are actually very few articles around which provide you with what you should be doing in order to maintain your ideal weight once achieved. This is even more important for us as we get older. You Deserve To Lose weight! By : Mozzi Moore-Rathstone Fast answer: A quick way to do that is to find a nutrition trainer either on the world wide web or in your local city. The various companies will be able to educate you and assist you while training the entire family to eat correctly for your goals. 1 Simple Online Nutrition Program TO Lose weight In 3 1/2 Days By : Zuez Lacota Fast answer: A quick way to do that is to find a nutrition trainer either on the world wide web or in your local city. The various companies will be able to educate you and assist you while training the entire family to eat correctly for your goals. Dare To Lose weight By : Tony Rathstone Fast answer: An easy way to do that is to find a nutrition trainer either on the internet or in your hometown. He or she will be able to educate you and assist you to train the entire family how to eat correctly. Starving Then Binge Eating Is Not Dieting By : Jeff Foster All of this time we have talked about what to eat and what not to eat. Though, that is only part of the solution to a good diet. There is something that we also need to talk about. What we haven't talked about is eating habits. The Real Reason You Haven't Lost Your Weight By : Steve Gray If you look around next time you go shopping or out in public, you will see why Americans have such a huge need for diets and weight loss. You might think its a twisted fad to be overweight. With 60% of America in this category and 30% considered obese, we as Americans are desperate for an answer to our weight issues. Revealing information about Weight loss. By : Tony Rathstone If you are not satisfied with your present weight, and suspect you have been gaining weight gradually over the years, you must know that this situation is not peculiar to only you. Weight problem is a national and global problem because multitudes are struggling with their weights. Lack of proper diet and a regular exercise regime is the major reason behind this state of affairs, because people don't feed properly. No other method of shedding off weight supersedes the two mentioned above, as the present "lose weight fast" methods are bogus and only pull off essential fluid from your body and there after giving folks the illusion that they are losing weight. You cannot lose weight quickly by paying lip service to the process, you must get serious and study how the process can be accomplished. Just the other day I was watching a make over show on television with my wife, and the lady they were making over on that day was this somewhat over weight woman who shocked everyone by saying that she is happy with her appearance because she loved her body and was in good health. Because they are attractive and not too huge, many people would not liked to be categorized into the group of over weight folks, but a close observation of these individuals show that they probably eat fatty foods and do not carry out regularly. The lady on the television show was not that huge as she is wasn't someone you would pass on the street and think as obese, but the body fat content is the key here and in her own case she has more than 30 percent of that. Weight lifting and cardio combined with low fat diet are reputed to be very effective fitness regime for people who want to lose weight, because they will not only help you burn off fat but also help you gain muscle. You need to get serious with your lifestyle if you are keen on losing weight quickly, and you can approach this by talking with and using the methods of people who have achieved success with weight loss. What you must know about Weight loss. By : Tony Rathstone The common situation where people find their current weight repulsive or may be they have been adding weight gradually over the years, is what lots of folks are grappling with. It is an undisputable fact that many people in America and around the world are struggling with their weight. People who adopt a lethargic attitude to exercise and feed on improper diet have been identified to be more prone to this problem; these individuals simply don't eat well and workout regularly. Current "lose weight fast" can at best be described as bogus because all they do is pull off essential water off people's body and thereafter create the illusion that they lost weight, so the best way to go if you want to shed off fat is to adopt the two methods outlined earlier. People that have a strong desire to lose weight quickly need to get serious about the process and learn how it is accomplished. The other day while watching one of those make over shows on TV with my wife, we got a rude shock when the somewhat overweight lady they were making over declared that she liked her body and was totally happy with her appearance because she was in perfect health. Due to their attractive faces and a not too bulky physique, many people often think they are not overweight, the fact is such people are because they probably consume fatty foods and don't workout regularly. Any one who happen to pass this woman on the TV show on a street cannot consider her to be obese because she is not too big, but the key here is her body fat content, and on this score I can bet money she has more than 30 percent body fat. By taking low fat diet and taking to fitness regimes like weight lifting and cardio, you will lose weight in no time because the exercise routine will help you shed off some fat as well as help you gain muscle. After getting serious with your lifestyle, interaction with people who have achieved success with weight loss must be priority of those who are striving to get in shape and begin losing weight quickly. Eight Keys to Weight Loss For Food Lovers By : Colin Johnson So you love food? The thought of losing weight by eating less probably traumatises you! But take heart. Use these hints to make it all less painful. Unhealthy Dieting: What You Need To Know By : Frank McGinty "Don't tempt me... I'm dieting!" Weight Loss Tips: How to Burn Calories, Maximize Metabolism & Finally Lose Fat the Right Way By : Craig Ballantyne Top 10 Ways to Maximize Your Metabolism, Burn Calories & Finally Lose Your Unwanted Weight Weight Loss Tips That Keep The Pounds Off By : Natasha Hopkins With news media showing us that being overweight, both in adults and children, causes some of the most serious health problems for our generation. There's never been a better time than now to lose that extra weight you have gained. No matter if it's from an over abundance of food during the holiday season, like Thanksgiving, to simply being unmotivated to begin a new exercise routine, dropping the pounds will have enduring health benefits and make you feel more confident. The Weight Loss Cure by Kevin Trudeau Revealed By : Brett Buscay Kevin Trudeau's The Weight Loss Cure They Don't Want You to Know About You About starts with a bold promise that may or may not be true... Plan to Eat and Stick to Your Plan By : Tara Smith The secret of good health is a balanced and nutritious diet. If you are not as healthy as you should be, you need to plan to eat and eat according to your plan. Then you can save yourself from problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and many other disorders. The catchwords are balance, moderation and variety; remember them and enjoy a sound mind and body. Winning Tactics For Giving Up The Diet By : famoustrainer You might disagree, but hear me out on this, if you're thinking of going on a diet to lose those extra pounds think again. Long-term weight control through dieting is near impossible, for the simple reason is that diets promote only short-term solutions not long term. Read this article to find out the winning tactics for weight loss. The Truth About Weight Loss Myths By : famoustrainer Lets face it every regime has its own supply of useless folklore and half-truths that get passed on down the line from person to person. But I'd put weight loss up against any of them for what has to be the most time wasting and even the most dangerous myths out there. Read this article and discover the best of them. 10 Easy to follow Tips to help YOU Lose Weight By : Jane OBrien Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin. Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose weight so that others can benefit, too. 3 Secret Weight Loss Tips from the Pros By : Three common sense tips for successful dieting 3 Easy Dieting Success Tips By : Three common sense tips for successful dieting Cheating on your diet By : Peter Whittington Most diets involves significant calorie reduction, which is really necessary for losing weight but may have the unfortunate effect of making the body think it is starving, forcing it into fat-saving mode rather than fat-burning mode. Regularly indulging in forbidden foods like ice cream and pizza lets you feel less restricted and keeps your metabolism revved up, making it more likely you will stick with it and lose weight in the long run. Medical experts say if you want more structure, diet on weekdays and leave Saturday and Sunday for special snacks and meals. We know that the six week transition diet recommends cheating periodically to trick your body into continuing to burn a normal number of calories, but here's my dilemma. Since my fast, I have had pretty many no cravings, and I eat much less at each meal (I presume the latter is since my stomach has shrunk). In week once, I am already eating like I'm in week three or four of the transition, in fact. I'm afraid that if I cheat, I will wind up either stretching my stomach backs out, or find myself fighting cravings on non-cheating days. At the same time, I worry that if I DON'T cheat once in a while, my metabolism will grind to a halt. Losing weight � not so difficult anymore By : Peter Whittington Working out in order to lose weight is one of the most dreaded activity. No body enjoys it and therefore everybody avoids it. Well, but this is not the right solution for excess weight. Getting rid of the fat is one of the most essential things for the body. The body may be adversely affected because of all the excess weight. Not just the external appearance but the internal body too encounters problems. The heart is perpetually in dangers, excess weight restricts physical activities and therefore it becomes a vicious circle. Moreover over weights often become victims of breathlessness. Moment the realization occurs one should gear up and shed those extra pounds. Gradual Approach to Weight Loss By : Peter Whittington Exercise is very useful for minimizing the effects of dieting, which occur within a few weeks of starting a diet, as the body adjusts to a lower calorie-intake. Follow a gradual approach to exercise to get the most benefits with the fewest risks. Exercise is vital to minimize the effects of menopause and osteoporosis in women and middle-age spread in men. Losing muscles while dieting By : Individuals who do not consume an adequate amount of proteins while dieting will likely experience a greater, inappropriate amount of muscle tissue loss. There is an evidence that the muscle loss during weight loss can be minimized by eating more protein and with exercise, particularly weight training. Some possible causes of excessive muscle loss are while dieting include inadequate protein intake and inadequate physical act. Dietary mistakes By : Jane OBrien This article will focus on all the dietary mistakes people make. The main reason to bring these mistakes into focus is because they can be dangerous and unhealthy. In fact in some cases these mistakes can be fatal if continued overtime. What is remarkable is that health freaks make these mistakes mostly. These individuals spend too much time thinking about their bodies and ways to make it look perfect. In an attempt to become thin and look good they make these deadly mistakes. Diet Using Negative Calories By : Peter Whittington We can have a diet using negative calories. The main idea is that our body uses more calories to digest some aliments than the calories we know those aliments contain themselves by analyzing the combination of nutritional components of the specific aliments. If we burn more calories than we consume, then we will lose weight.

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