Avoid fried meat, eat only grilled or boiled meat like steak and chicken  Use a lot of spices to make it even better.

Stop drinking sodas.  Those are empty calories so stop drinking them and substitute water.  (Note [...]]]>

It’s not only professionals who know ways to lose weight fast, regular people have some pretty good ideas too.

Avoid fried meat, eat only grilled or boiled meat like steak and chicken  Use a lot of spices to make it even better.

Stop drinking sodas.  Those are empty calories so stop drinking them and substitute water.  (Note that the average person adds 90,000 calories a year from drinking juice or soda.  WOW!  That’s a great tip.)

If there’s no junk food at home you can’t eat it.  When shopping, make a list, stick to what’s on the list.

Give yourself a treat.  When you can’t eat something you end up craving it more, and eventually binging.  Enjoy a treat once a week, or even once a day in smaller quantities.  Don’t go crazy, remember the rule of moderation.

Trick yourself into being satisfied with less by eating off a smaller plate.  (Not only are you tricking yourself, even if the trick doesn’t work it’s easier to stop eating when the plate is empty and there’s no more food available.)

Stay away from quick weight loss fad diets.  They starve you and then you eat more when the diet is over.

Exercise at every opportunity, even at the desk with some leg lifts.  (That’s a great idea to increase your metabolism.)

Measure your food.  If you have junk food be careful to measure and control the portion.  (Portion control is a big part of a healthy diet.  Most restaurants and even people at home serve portions that are way too large.)

Get really sick.  After a month in the hospital I had lost 25 pounds.  (Bad idea.  It’s best to stick to weight loss plans while staying healthy.  After all, the ultimate goal is improved health.)

Stay with something long enough to repeat it a few times, then you can coast.  (It’s said that when we repeat something 21 times it becomes a habit.  Sometimes the number is different, but the idea is the same.  Will power is only necessary to repeat something enough times for it to become a habit.)

When you eat rapidly the body doesn’t have time to feel full.  Take your time.

These are all great tips from regular Joes just like us.  A lot of them also happen to be common advice given by experts on safe weight loss.  It turns out ways to lose weight fast do exist, and they’re not something only doctors can know.

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By Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer

I’d like to start a little discussion today about carbohydrates… and in particular, “white foods” as well as potatoes. One reason I wanted to mention this is because so many health and fitness professionals trash talk potatoes about being a bad carbohydrate choice because of [...]]]>

By Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer

I’d like to start a little discussion today about carbohydrates… and in particular, “white foods” as well as potatoes. One reason I wanted to mention this is because so many health and fitness professionals trash talk potatoes about being a bad carbohydrate choice because of the high glycemic index. Some even say such ridiculous things as “avoid any and all white carbohydrates”.

Ok, now while I certainly agree that white bread and refined white sugar are two of the worst things we can be feeding our bodies, I definitely don’t agree with avoiding any and all “white carbohydrates”. Now I know all of the buzz lately has been about colorful foods and the protective antioxidants that they contain. They tell you to focus on colors and stay away from white.

“White Foods” aren’t necessarily always the enemy

It’s true that colorful foods are great, but it is a big mistake to specifically avoid white foods! There are plenty of white foods that have specific nutrients that are hard to find elsewhere. Let’s look at a few examples…

Onions & Garlic

What about onions and garlic? They are both white and they are chock full of protective phytonutrients, vitamins, and trace minerals that aren’t easy to find elsewhere in a normal diet… such nutrients as allicin, quercetin (an important flavonoid), chromium, and other unique anti-inflammatory nutrients.

Cauliflower

Another example of something white that is great for you is cauliflower. Cauliflower is loaded with vitamin C, fiber, minerals, and special compounds such as glucosinolates and thiocyanates, which are specifically abundant in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. And a little-known fact is that some of the compounds in cruciferous vegetables help to combat other estrogenic compounds in our food supply and environment and can help prevent excess belly fat. So eat up on that cauliflower!

Mushrooms

Not many people realize this, but surprisingly, even white mushrooms have high levels of unique nutrients and antioxidants. White mushrooms are high in a couple types of antioxidants called polyphenols and ergothioneine.

Potatoes

Now that also leads us to another example – white potatoes (which by the way, can also be found in red, yellow, purple varieties, etc). Many health professionals claim that potatoes are a bad carbohydrate because they are thought to have a high glycemic index. First of all, if you’ve read my Truth about Six Pack Abs book, then you understand that glycemic index is not necessarily the most important factor in choosing your carbohydrates.

While a generalization can be made that most low glycemic index carbohydrate choices will help you lose body fat easier than high glycemic index choices, it is not all that it’s cracked up to be. There are many other factors that determine how your body will react-to and process the carbohydrates you ingest, such as glycemic load and also how you combine the high GI food with other foods.

For example, using glycemic load as an example… it is known that watermelon has a high glycemic index. However, the glycemic load of a normal serving of watermelon is just way too low for your body to start packing on body fat just because you ate a high glycemic index fruit. You would have to eat such an enormous quantity of watermelon just to get enough grams of carbohydrates to have any negative glycemic effect, that it is just non-sensical.

Not to mention that watermelon is also a great source of vitamins, minerals, and lycopene. There’s just no reason to avoid it simply because it has a high GI. My point is… candy bars, cupcakes, and donuts make you fat… NOT watermelons, carrots or potatoes… French fries excluded of course.

Also, as i mentioned, food combinations are important in how your body processes the carbohydrates and the associated blood sugar and insulin response you receive. For example, if you mix a high glycemic index carbohydrate with an extra source of fiber, healthy fats, or even certain proteins, many times the blood sugar and glycemic response will be slowed down considerably by the way you combined the food. Again, I talk in detail about this entire topic in my Truth about Six Pack Abs book

Alright, so back to my point that white potatoes are actually a healthy carbohydrate as long as you eat them in the right form… with the entire skin, and please don’t ruin them by deep frying them into french fries either! French fries are one of the most evil things ever invented for your health, but only because we ruin them by soaking them in a scorching bath of trans fats in the deep fryer from the hydrogenated oils that are typically used.

Keep in mind that potatoes contain so many vitamins and minerals that the list is way too long to even try. Also, as long as you eat the skins, you get a decent shot of fiber too.

Will 7-9 potatoes per day make you fatter?

On the topic of potatoes not being so bad after all, I don’t remember where I saw this referenced, but I recently saw a particular study that had participants eat something like 7-9 whole potatoes per day for several weeks.

At the conclusion of the study, the potato eaters had actually consistently lost weight! I’d venture a guess that the reason the people lost weight is that they were probably so full from eating all of those damn potatoes, that they actually consumed less calories than normal! An average sized potato only has about 100-120 calories, and I can surely imagine you’d be full constantly from eating 7-9 potatoes each day.

Now I would never recommend going to those extremes, but my point is that an occasional potato is not going to hurt your efforts to get lean, especially if you combine it with some other fibrous vegetables and maybe a healthy fat and some protein. On that note, I have one of my favorite recipes for you, using potatoes.

Geary’s Lean-Body Potato Side Dish

* Desired quantity of baby potatoes (I like to use this mixture I found recently at a health food store… it is a mixture of white, red, yellow, and purple baby potatoes)

* 1 red pepper

* 1 green pepper

* 1 yellow pepper

* 1 or 2 onions

* a couple cloves of garlic, finely chopped

* 1 or 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and/or coconut oil

* a little salt and pepper to taste (I like using a sea salt instead of normal commercial salt)

Cut the baby potatoes into slightly smaller pieces and place in a steamer until soft all the way through. Slice up the peppers and onions into strips and add with the chopped garlic into a pan with the olive oil. Cook the peppers, onions, and garlic until tender, and then add the steamed baby potatoes. Stir it all together and serve. This is a delicious and healthy side dish that goes great with chicken or red meat.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this little topic today about potatoes, healthy carbohydrates, glycemic index, and my killer healthy potato recipe idea!

If you enjoyed this article today, feel free to copy/paste this link and email to your friends and family that would be interested.

Sincerely,

Mike Geary

Certified Personal Trainer

Certified Nutrition Specialist

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For years we have exploited our body systems and have not bothered about the ‘junk’ food that we ingested. Knowingly or unknowingly, we have absorbed toxins in the form of preservatives, chemicals and harmful substances. Continuous and uncontrolled overdose of antibiotics has caused the friendly bacteria to die along with the harmful ones. This has [...]]]>

For years we have exploited our body systems and have not bothered about the ‘junk’ food that we ingested. Knowingly or unknowingly, we have absorbed toxins in the form of preservatives, chemicals and harmful substances. Continuous and uncontrolled overdose of antibiotics has caused the friendly bacteria to die along with the harmful ones. This has led to a toxic body in which harmful bacteria and parasites thrive. The toll of this modern lifestyle on our body systems has begun to show increasingly in our society with the incidence of a large number of diseases increasing everyday.

In a normal healthy body, the detoxification system that consists of large and small intestines, urinary system, lymphatic system, skin, lungs and liver ensures that the body detoxifies itself. But heavy pressure and overuse of these systems has resulted in a break down in these mechanisms over time. The increase in the amount of toxins in the body results in stress in the immune system that eventually breaks down due to overwork.

To give you an example of how a toxic body can be extremely harmful to itself, we can take the example of cholesterol. Most people think that cholesterol in their body is caused by the food that they eat. Even though food does add to the cholesterol in the system, eighty-five percent of the cholesterol in our bodies is produced by our own liver.

By definition, body detox implies a continuous process of neutralizing and eliminating the toxins in the body. Initially known for elimination of excessive alcohol and drugs from the body, detox is now being used more extensively for the process of elimination of any kind of toxins that may be present in the body.

Short lived and temporary measures undertaken to obtain a body detox can help in making you feel more energetic and light. But these do not go a long way in providing you a complete body detox that shall ensure a healthy life afterwards. In fact, once you enroll in a detox program, you should follow up with adopting a detoxed lifestyle after the detox program has been completed.

A detox program, in most cases shall include a mental shift in attitude towards diet, improving nutrition, removing toxins, returning the desired flora in your internal system, maintaining a balanced pH level in the body and improving the overall mind and body relationship. A holistic approach towards detoxification can ensure that undesired bacteria are not regenerated in the system restarting the process of toxification.

The various mechanisms and techniques that detox programs use are fasting, diet management, colon cleansing, vitamin therapies, herbal or natural treatment, acupuncture and lymphatic drainage and much more. These methods and remedies ensure that the body detox is complete and shall enable you to maintain balanced levels of pH in your body with minimal control over your intake and exercise.

The actual and long-term benefits of a detox program are sustained energy, healthier skin, easy and regular bowel movement leading to a sound body and a mind capable of higher levels of concentration and performance. All this leads to the prevention and cure of headaches, joint pains and a higher level of immunity towards most diseases.

Taking the cholesterol example forward, cholesterol-reducing drugs may have some side effects and cause heart trouble. Instead a liver detox can ensure that the liver is cleansed of all the toxins that are the main reason for a high cholesterol producing liver. Though linked with the whole body a liver detox can immediately, ensure that it does not produce high quantities of cholesterol.

A detox program is different for different people. And though the general rules for a body detox remain the same, it is essential that you understand the areas in your body that require specific and immediate attention. This is where a good detox program comes into focus. Therefore, to ensure that you achieve a complete and holistic body detox, you must choose the right kind of detox program.

Click here to learn more on full body Natural Detox and all the contributing factors to the build up of toxins.

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Expert: Brenda Thompson Bio: Brenda Thompson is a registered dietician and professional chef with the Westlake Market H.E.B. in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Drew Noah

Duration : 03:01

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Bio: Brenda Thompson is a registered dietician and professional chef with the Westlake Market H.E.B. in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Drew Noah

Duration : 03:01

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Technorati Tags: best way to lose weight, Kickboxing, [...]]]> I have a kickboxing match coming up and need to cut about 16 lbs. It is in 2 weeks, how do I do this?

run uphill for about 20 min. then hit the sauna for about 30 min. u already loose about 5 pounds doing that. repeat everyday

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Diet Schedule:

1. Commit to consuming 4 – 6 small meals and snacks [...]]]> I have a friend that mentioned a 3 day diet where you eat hard boiled eggs, raw green vegetables, an orange, and either beef or chicken everyday for 3 days. Where can I find more details and an explanation of how much, etc???

Diet Schedule:

1. Commit to consuming 4 – 6 small meals and snacks everyday.

2. To succeed, you must plan ahead by packing your foods the night before. Thus, you should always have fresh and low-fat foods around.

3. Keep it simple. Don’t get too caught up on the specifics or your diet. Start by simply just counting calories.

4. Eat your foods slower.

5. Make healthier food selections like fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals, and beans, low-fat or nonfat dairy products, low fat meats, fish and skinless poultry.

6. Avoid foods that are high in fat and calories.

7. Avoid foods that are high in sugars such as pastries, candy bars, pies and candy.

8. Use a variety of fruits and vegetables in your nutrition plan. Start by trying to eat 5 total vegetable and fruit servings every single day.

Exercise:
Daily exercise is necessary.

Jogging, Swimming and 15 minutes walking will be enough.

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How much dietary fiber are you consuming on a daily [...]]]> Naturopathic Doctors strongly suggest that we increase roughage (fiber) in our diets. The latest holistic medical research suggests the high incidence of heart disease, diabetes, bowel disease, hernia and diverticulitis in western countries on a lack of dietary fiber in the diet.

How much dietary fiber are you consuming on a daily basis?

Americans usually avoid high fiber diets because of a concern that it will increase gas levels and bloating. As a matter of fact eating fiber will help the normal detoxification processes, normalize your bowel and support maintenance of a healthy weight and prevent bowel diseases.

Dietary fiber amounts are now listed on most product labels in supermarkets.
It is suggested that we consume at least 35 grams of dietary fiber daily.
This amount can assist in re-establishing proper digestion in your body by toning and strengthening your bowel, eliminating harmful toxins. High Fiber Foods in Your Diet represent the revolutionary way for you to lose weight, prevent disease, stay slim and have more energy. Dietary fiber and digestive enzymes are a great way to improve poor digestion.

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RUN 3-5 times a week (aim to get to 5k 5x a week).

SEX as often as possible.

Drink lots of water and salad before and after every meal.

Eat at scheduled times and [...]]]> Low Carb?? Veggis and raw foods??? Low fat??? What plan is the best for quick weight loss?

ASHTANGA YOGA 3 times a week.

RUN 3-5 times a week (aim to get to 5k 5x a week).

SEX as often as possible.

Drink lots of water and salad before and after every meal.

Eat at scheduled times and don’t allow yourself to snack on anything other than raw veggies and low GI fruits.

Avoid sugary and fatty foods like the plague. You stop craving them after a while.

If you get hungary often, make your scheduled meals more frequent. Maybe every 3 to 4 hours if need be. Never let yourself get too hungry or overly full and be sure to make every meal a satisfying one.

Reduce portion size and pay attention to your bodys signals. Eat your meals slow and take breaks inbetwen bites. You should not have food in your mouth constantly. Stop eating before you start to feel full, and eat salad until you do.

Focus on becoming more healthy and nurishing your body, instead of just loosing weight.

Don’t eat anything 3 hours before bedtime. Eat your last meal about 5 hours before bedtime, and allow yourself a snack like an apple or yogurt or something a few hours before bed. Don’t go to bed hungry.

Go for your runs in the morning to get your metabolism going, and walk after every meal, even if it’s just for 20 – 30mins.

Make reasonable goals that you can achieve, track your progress, and find ways to stay motivated, if the visible results aren’t already enough.

Become aware of the many ways your healthy weightloss is affecting your life. Do you physically feel better? Are you more confident. Do you have more energy?

Try it with a friend, if you need help staying on track.

Most importantly enjoy what you’re doing and have fun!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

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