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Friday, 18 May 2012
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Getting rid of Water Weight
Most of us are retaining water, which will show up as a higher number on the scale. This is how to get rid of that water weight.
1. DRINK MORE WATER! If you're not drinking enough water, your body will hold onto the water you do drink.
2. Do not undereat. Always eat at least 1200 calories a day.
3. Eat more potassium. Some potassium-rich foods are bananas, avocados, apricots, dates, cod, almonds, artichoke and beans.
4. Avoid salt! This is very important. Try not to eat salt at all if you can. This means no pickles, french fries, olives and whatever you do, do not add salt to your salads.
5. Avoid foods high in sugar as well, because sugar raises insulin levels which makes it hard for the body to get rid of sodium.
6. EXERCISE! Swimming is especially good in this case because water pressure forces fluid out of tissues and the bladder.
Saturday, 21 April 2012
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How to Lose Weight Faster & More Evenly
Dry Brushing
You may lose weight faster and more evenly when skin brushing is a daily part of your weight loss plan. It only takes a few mins each day and the benefits can be significant. Make skin brushing part of your routine, during and after weight loss!Benefits
Consider skin brushing an exercise for your skin, your largest organ. By improving circulation, skin brushing may help to eliminate wastes and toxins, the source of stubborn cellulite. Skin brushing may reduce fat deposits, tightening skin and toning muscles. It sloughs off dead skin cells, leaving your skin soft and smooth. According to Yoga Journal, skin brushing may stimulate the lymphatic system, which boosts immunity.
For best results, skin brushing should ideally be done for 5 to 10 minutes every morning before you shower during and after weight loss. Skin brushing in the morning helps release the toxins in your body that have accumulated during the night. The time it takes to see noticeable results will vary between individuals.
Skin brushing is best done with a natural bristle brush with a long handle so you can get at those hard-to-reach areas. Start from the bottom and work your way up. Begin at your feet and brush up your legs. Give extra attention to your thighs, hips and buttocks. Continue with your stomach. Brush your chest, avoiding direct contact with your nipples. Continue with your hands and brush up your arms, including your underarms. Finish with your back, and brush lightly down your neck. The general rule of thumb is to brush using long strokes toward your heart. The natural bristles may feel rough on your skin at first, but your skin will soon adjust.
Risks
Do not brush your skin if you have varicose veins. In fact, brushing the wrong direction, away from your heart, could contribute to or worsen varicose veins. Avoid brushing near open or irritated skin. If you are pregnant, remember to brush gently on your stomach. Use a separate brush for each family member. Wash your brush with mild soap and warm water every few weeks. As with any new treatment, talk to your doctor to determine if skin brushing is right for you.
Considerations
Although skin brushing regularly can reduce fat deposits and tighten saggy skin, skin brushing should not replace diet and exercise. You will not lose weight through skin brushing alone. However, it can be an effective part of your weight loss plan. The additional benefits of skin brushing will leave you looking and feeling healthier, giving you the motivation to achieve your weight loss goals.
Source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/290552-skin-brushing-and-weight-loss/
I've been dry brushing my skin for about a week now and I definitely feel thinner, healthier and my skin is much smoother and more even! So I really recommend this :)
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
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Recipe: Creamy Rhubarb Soup (130 calories)
Today I have a wonderful recipe to share with you guys! Came up with it a while ago and it tastes really good, plus it contains vitamin C and other nutrients. It's only 130 calories for the whole batch which is 2 servings, so you can have 2 servings in one sitting and still consume a measly amount of calories.
This is great for those with a sweet tooth! Onto the recipe...
Creamy Rhubarb Soup
Serves 2, 65 cals per serving
Ingredients:- 250 gram (0,5 lb) rhubarb (50 cal)
- 2 dl (1 cup) water (0)
- ½ dl (1/4 cup) splenda/stevia sweetener instead of sugar (about 20) - you could use 1/4 cup of sugar too, but that's about 200 calories. So find a sweetener that can be used instead of sugar.
- 1 ½ tbsp potato flour/starch (60 cal)
Directions:- Wash, peel and cut the rhubarb into 1 inch chunks.
- Boil water and sugar(sweetener) and add the rhubarb.
- Boil for 4-5 min or until the rhubarb separates.
- Mix out the potato flour in a little water. Pour the mixture slowly into the pot while stirring.
- Let the soup boil. When you see the first bubble, it is ready.
Sunday, 15 April 2012
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Calorie Shifting
Most diets are considered to a degree as starvation diets which involve a decrease in calories. Initially the body may adapt by burning fat and raising the metabolism, however after some time there is an understanding that the body will most likely adapt to the decrease in calories by slowing metabolism. This occurs because the body goes into survival mode, reacting to a decrease in calorie intake by conserving stored fat and burning energy stores. It is a very important bodily trigger but a reason why many diets out there fail and often result in dieters weighing more than to begin with.
How does Calorie Shifting work?
The idea of calorie shifting is to trick the body into thinking that there has been no or little change in calorie intake, therefore avoiding the body’s tendency to trigger survival mode.
Most traditional diets involve a reduction of calories in a consistent manner usually scheduling a number of meals/calories a day. Calorie shifting on the other hand involves eating a different amount of calories in a periodic manner so as to not allow the body to sense and adapt to calorie change. This can be achieved in a number of different ways.
Examples of calorie shifting
You may have a weekly calorie target and instead of breaking the calories evenly over 7 days, you may have different calorie intakes each day that still add up to equal your weekly calorie target.Below is an example of calorie shifting for someone who is on 2011 calories day.
Monday
Normal: 2011 calories | Calorie Shifting: 2012 calories
Tuesday
N: 2011 cals | CS: 1610 cals
Wednesday
N: 2011 cals | CS: 2414 cals
Thursday
N: 2011 cals | CS: 2012 cals
Friday
N: 2011 cals | CS: 1811 cals
Saturday
N: 2011 cals | CS: 2213 cals
Sunday
N: 2011 cals | CS: 2012 calsHowever you choose to mix it up, the underlying goal remains the same i.e. to mix it up.
The claim is that a person who engages in calorie shifting is more likely to maintain weight loss and keep it off because the metabolism remains high and the diet is both unrestricted and subject to continuous change. This allows for more of the foods you enjoy on a diet that can remain interesting. This takes away a major reason why other diets fail and that’s basically because they’re difficult and unenjoyable to commit to.
Calorie shifting, though not as restrictive as other diets that often involve starvation methods, still doesn't give you the green light to eat whatever you feel like. It is still based on eating healthy food through all parts of the food pyramid. You can’t eat empty calories like 10 chocolate bars one day and 10 packets of potato chips the next day and expect to trick the body into maintaining a high metabolism.
More "how to" info here: http://www.ehow.com/how_4452835_shifting-plan-lose-weight-real.html
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