How Does Exercise Impact Weight Loss?

Stressed? Overwhelmed? How's It Affecting Your Eating?

A lifelong friend just texted me that our current world situation has put her into "a strange mix of fear and boredom."

Maybe you can relate. I'm feeling quite stressed about everything, including finances.

"I'm starting to have anxiety about my stress eating." - SayingImages.com

Stress drives many of us to the refrigerator. Even animals. To stress mice, researchers pinch their tails. Yes, it's mean, but they do it. And the mice run to their food bowls and eat.

But there's more. Given a choice between mouse chow and crumbled cookies, which do you think the mice choose? You're right - cookies.

This is explainable if we look at stress hormones. The long-term stress hormone is cortisol, which drives us to eat.

"Stressed spelled backwards is 'desserts'. Coincidence? I think not!" - Unknown

As for what we eat during long-term stress, remember the mice. Cookies. That has much to do with the brain chemicals triggered by cortisol. The ones that make us desire, crave and choose carbs, especially sugar.

So what can you do, other than gain weight you don't necessarily want? We need to fight back with different hormones and brain chemicals.

We Can Do That with Foods!

• Eat protein with absolutely everything. Eat it throughout the day. This will do 2 things for you. It will take away the desire for carbs and reduce the mindless carb-munching that often accompanies stress-eating. It will also make your brain produce the chemicals that help stave off cravings.

• Eat wholesome fats (avocados, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, and more) with everything. Eat them throughout the day. Control quantities so you don't swap one food issue for another. Fats will help you keep sugar cravings to a minimum.

• Take liquid B-complex (all the B vitamins, not just B12). This ends a craving in just a few minutes. [Please check with your doctor to be sure B vitamins are okay for you to take. Not everyone can take them safely.]

• Eat LOTS of vegetables. Keep frozen veggies in your freezer to prevent running out, and eat vegetables throughout the day.

• Put the above foods together as a meal - or a mini-meal if you're just snacking - and you can change your brain chem and your hormones to work FOR you and not against you.

• Avoid sugary foods. Sure, I've said it before, but now is no time to be careless. Guard your immune system. Avoid sugar.

• Exercise! Working out is one of the best ways to deal with stress, anxiety, depression and other 'off' moods. I'd suggest daily, but aim for at least 4 days a week.

"If the finish line feels too far away, don't look at it. Just look down at your feet and take your next best step." - Melissa McCreery

For more tips to get you through stress eating and anxiety at times like this, visit http://www.LastResortNutrition.com and grab your free 30-minute consult. You're not alone.

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Ageing Gracefully With NAD+

Introduction

NAD stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a molecule that controls the body's response to stress. It is one of the most important chemicals in the body, playing a key role in enzymatic reactions and regulating practically every metabolic activity. Hundreds of biological processes, from energy metabolism to cell survival, rely on adequate cellular levels of this vital chemical. These levels decline with age, a circumstance that triggers altered metabolism in older people, who become more and more vulnerable to disease. In experiments where old or diseased animals were fed with extra NAD, they went on to live longer and healthier lives than without the supplement. The discovery has stimulated a search for NAD-boosting molecules suitable for humans. Such molecules hold the promise of increasing the body's resistance to multiple diseases, thereby extending healthy human lifespans.

Water and the human body

The human body is composed mostly of water, a vital nutrient without which life on earth would be impossible. Among other roles, water acts as a shock absorber for internal organs; helps form saliva for digesting food; lubricates joints; and assists in flushing out waste as urine. Its ability to dissolve a wide variety of substances allows our cells to use valuable nutrients, minerals, and chemicals in biological processes.

Redox reactions

A redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction, defined as one involving the reciprocal processes of oxidation and reduction, can be viewed in terms of the two elements that make up water: hydrogen and oxygen.

Oxidation is classically defined as the addition of oxygen to, or the removal of hydrogen from, a substance. Burning something is an oxidation reaction, because in this process oxygen from the air reacts with the substance being burned to produce an entirely new substance, e.g. the burning of charcoal, which is made almost entirely of carbon (C) in oxygen (O2), to produce the gas carbon dioxide:

C + O2 --> CO2

Likewise, it is possible to oxidise water by removing hydrogen from it.

Reduction can be defined as adding hydrogen to, or removing oxygen from, a substance. Most metal ores are oxides, and the pure metals are obtained from the ores by removing the oxygen, e.g. from copper oxide (CuO) ore, thus reducing the oxide ore to the pure metal:

CuO + H2 --> Cu + H2O

However, a more encompassing definition is that Oxidation Is Loss, and Reduction Is Gain, of electrons (to remember which the mnemonic OILRIG was specifically invented).

NAD, NAD+ and NADH

An electron is a stable subatomic particle with a negative charge, found in all atoms. The negative charge on each electron is balanced in atoms by a positive charge carried by a proton in the nucleus, so that the atom has no overall charge. Losing an electron would transform a formerly neutral entity into one with a single positive (+) charge. NAD can exist in two forms: the electron-deficient (oxidised) NAD+ and the reduced NADH. The term NAD is used to refer to either form. In cells, each NAD+ molecule can acquire (i.e., be reduced by) two electrons. Only one of these accompanies the reduction, the other being liberated into the surrounding medium:

NAD+ + 2H ----> NADH + H+

Effects of NAD+ supplementation

Obesity and blood sugar: prevents or treats obesity and alcoholic liver disease, while improving blood glucose levels.

Liver: speeds up recovery following partial liver removal.

Kidney: protects against kidney damage arising from high glucose levels

Skeletal muscle: improves muscle function and reverses negative age-related damage.

Heart: improves cardiac function, even restoring damaged hearts to near-normal capacity.

Cancer: creates an internal environment that prevents and reverses cancer.

Nervous system: prevents or reverses nerve cell damage.

Aging and Longevity: improves insulin sensitivity, blood lipid profiles and vision.

The caveat

The results described above have mostly been observed in animal models, and do not necessarily translate to humans. However, the results of numerous animal studies suggest that boosting NAD+ in humans may also be good therapy against a broad range of age-associated diseases, and may perhaps even delay the ageing process itself.

NAD-boosting therapy in humans

Healthy bodies make all the NADH they need using vitamin B3 (also known as niacin, or nicotinamide) as a starting point. Niacin is therefore the most popular form of NAD therapy in humans when levels start running low. Beneficial levels can be obtained by taking 15 mg niacin daily, and large doses are currently being used effectively to treat high blood cholesterol. Additionally, drugs that boost the body's NAD production are being tested for the treatment of multiple conditions such as acne, kidney disease, lupus, Alzheimer's Disease, schizophrenia, diabetes mellitus and obesity, as well as potentially extending lifespan.

Conclusion

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a critical component of a healthy life, but its levels decline with age, and this decline is associated with a number of health problems. NAD levels can be boosted by taking vitamin B3 (niacin), experiments with which show promise for improving body metabolism, alleviating disease effects and optimising quality of life. While studies are ongoing to determine the mechanism of NAD's multiple beneficial effects, supplementation with vitamin B3 (and possibly other B vitamins), in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise, can help maintain good health.

Disclaimer:

The content of this article was created for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Further information:

David Sinclair on Health Theory - https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=IEz1P4i1P7s / (accessed 16/3/20).

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10 Healthy Lunch Ideas For Weight Loss

Chocolate: A Treat for the Taste Buds and Your Health

Great news for chocolate lovers! Dark chocolate has been shown to provide several health benefits. Chocolate comes from the cacao bean, which is rich in plant-derived flavanols. Flavanols are a type of phytochemical; a bioactive chemical found in many plant foods. Phytochemicals are proven antioxidants, which means they help protect the body's cells from damage. These phytochemicals are found in every bite of dark chocolate.

Dark chocolate not only contains cacao, but other important nutrients. Those with higher amounts of cacao also contains fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, and manganese; all of which are good for your health.

Dark chocolate with at least 70% or more cacao listed as the first ingredient is the healthiest choice because it has a lot of cacao and little added sugar. Some bars contain up to 95% cacao! The more cacao, the more health benefits. Milk and white chocolate may taste good, but they contain mostly sugar and little to no cacao. For this reason, it's best to avoid them in the interest of your health.

Heart Healthy Food

Dark chocolate can be considered a heart-healthy food. The flavanols in cacao can lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and raise "good" HDL cholesterol which prevents the buildup of plaque in the arteries. Along with vasodilator properties, these flavanols help blood flow easily through the body thus lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease, cardiovascular disease and congestive heart failure. In addition, blood can flow easily to the brain increasing cognitive performance and reducing the risk of stroke.

Boost Memory

Some research suggests the flavanols found in cocoa may boost memory and brain function. A randomized, double-blind study published in Hypertension looked at ninety elderly participants with mild cognitive impairment. The study had participants drink a dairy-based cocoa flavanol mixture that contained various concentrations of cocoa. Other sources of flavanols were restricted in the diet of the participants. The study resulted in a better performance of working memory and higher cognitive scores in the participants who drank the mixture with the higher concentration rather than the lower concentration mixture. The higher and moderate concentration groups also showed improvement in insulin resistance and blood pressure levels compared to the group drinking the lower concentration.

Decreases Insulin Resistance

Despite chocolate's reputation as being high in sugar and fat, dark chocolate has been found to benefit those with diabetes. Dark chocolate containing at least 70% cacao will not cause high spikes in blood sugar because it has a low glycemic index. Since the cacao flavanols can improve insulin resistance, they can help the body use insulin efficiently.

Improve Mood

Eating this treat in moderation can also improve your mood. Phenylethylamine is produced in the brain when you feel you are falling in love and releases endorphins that can make you feel happy. No surprise, this chemical is also found in dark chocolate.

There are many ways to include dark chocolate in your healthy eating plan. Make a small piece a daily treat if you have a sweet tooth and need a tasty snack. You can melt it and use it as a dip for apple, orange, and banana slices. That is one delicious, phytochemical packed fondue! Dark chocolate chips can also be used as a healthy topping for plain yogurt, or mixed into trail mix. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, making dark chocolate a part of your day is something that tastes good, and will make you feel good inside and out.

Bonnie R. Giller is a Registered and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She helps chronic dieters, emotional eaters, and people with medical conditions like diabetes, break the spell that diets have over them and reclaim WholeBody Trust™ so they can live their life to the fullest. She does this by creating a tailored solution that combines the three pillars of WholeBody Trust™: Mind Trust, Hunger Trust and Food Trust™.

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Hypnosis for Weight Loss (Guided Relaxation, Healthy Diet, Sleep & Motivation)

Covid-19: The Elephant in the Room

There's little doubt that the Coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed the way you live and the way you think about things that you previously took for granted. For most, becoming infected will result in symptoms similar to a bad case of the flu, while some may have no noticeable symptoms. However, a small percentage of folks who become infected will suffer tremendously, and some will die. Early in the year, as the virus was just reaching our shores, we observed other countries as they were further along the "curve." We were told that this virus could be fatal, but mostly to the elderly who were already suffering from other chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and COPD. It became critically important to protect our vulnerable seniors, particularly those in community living housing or nursing homes. We scolded the young who partied on beaches over spring break, bringing the coronavirus back to their homes, family, and grandparents.

Then the other shoe dropped when we learned of young Americans becoming hospitalized and even dying from this "old person" illness. Why are young people dying in the U.S. yet other countries don't report the same statistics that we're seeing here? Are other countries not reporting accurately, or is there something different about the virus when it arrived in the U.S.? Why do we see such high death rates, (Coronavirus deaths as a percentage of population) in our large cities that exceed the rates of other countries?

While we in the United States may choose to ignore the elephant in the room, other countries warned of our vulnerability.

Being overweight is a major risk for people infected with the new coronavirus and the United States is particularly vulnerable because of high obesity levels there, France's chief epidemiologist said on Wednesday.

World News

April 8, 2020

Americans are among the world's most vulnerable to coronavirus because of their rising rates of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure

Dailymail.com

Published: 18:58 EDT, 30 March 2020

Other countries talk about America's obesity problem, but here in the U.S., we blame the bad outcomes of the virus on high blood pressure, diabetes and pre-diabetes, race, poverty, etc. However, it's rare to hear that being overweight is an independent risk factor even though it underlies almost all of the chronic illnesses that make us vulnerable.

Dr. Robert Eckel, president of medicine and science for the American Diabetes Association, told Business Insider that a "sophisticated internist" in New York City told him at least 90% of the people under age 50 he's seen ventilated due to COVID-19 were obese.

Business Insider 4/11/2020

Yes, America, we're fat and we don't want to talk about it. But there's good news amidst the bad... We can learn from this pandemic and change our habits and lifestyle to become healthier and boost our immunity at the same time. Amazingly, often losing just 10 pounds can reverse type 2 diabetes and improve most other chronic illnesses. And maintaining a healthy weight is not only protective for Covid-19, but also for other viruses and influenza infections.

So let's not waste any more time America! You can get on the path to health right now by scheduling a free health consultation to learn the steps you can immediately take to improve your resistance to this and future viruses.

Pat Redmond is a functional nutritionist, food chemist and recipe hacker who helps her clients with health and weight struggles regain their "prime body" without starving, sweating or becoming a slave to their diet.

Pat's clients continue to enjoy "hacked" versions of their favorite foods and never count calories or feel deprived.

Pat is from Michigan but escapes the cold and snow in her motorhome with her husband and fur babies.

To contact Pat for copies of her cookbooks, "Healthy on the Road" and "Hacked and Healthy" or for private coaching, email: coach@myhealthcoachlive.com.

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The Best Meal Plan To Lose Fat Faster (EAT LIKE THIS!)

Intermittent Fasting Has Many Benefits

Intermittent fasting is not so much a diet but a pattern or timing of how to eat. It is how early mankind fed itself for millennia. It has many benefits to improve our health. This article discusses intermittent fasting (IF), types of intermittent fasting and subsequent health benefits.

To be very clear this article is meant for general purposes and should not be utilized individually, but in consultation with one's health care provider.

Let's begin with stating that intermittent fasting means NO SNACKS! Snacking is out. Intermittent means we will wait an interval of time between meals.

There are various patterns that can be used for intermittent fasting. One of the simplest is: 3 square meals a day. This is a time-honored custom for many in the boomer generation and previous generations. It involves having breakfast, lunch and dinner and not eating overnight. Typically, a 4-5 hour time span between meals occurs. Since each meal is substantial the individual doesn't become hungry.

Another method of IF is to utilize the 3 square meals a day and to add a 24- 48 hour fasting time once a month where one only drinks water and sparingly drinks a vegetable broth.

There are a number of other patterns that can be pursued and are readily investigated by consulting an expert of nutrition and online references.

The benefits of IF are numerous, ranging from weight loss, improved metabolism, decreased chronic pain and lower risk of cancer.

Weight loss occurs when we refrain from eating for longer periods. If we eat frequently, we are constantly burning calories from the food we've consumed. However, by utilizing IF we burn fat and subsequently lose weight.

Many people feel that their metabolism is slow or unstable. Intermittent fasting can speed up and stabilize overall body metabolism. Physiologically IF reduces the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas and allows blood glucose levels to normalize. Over weeks and months metabolic activities of the body naturally become more balanced, normal and regular.

Intermittent fasting has been shown to reduce the type of white blood cell called monocytes. Monocytes are linked with body inflammation. By decreasing inflammation chronic musculoskeletal pains can be improved.

Cancer cells typically feed on glucose. Blood glucose is high when we snack and eat frequently. Conversely, when we fast intermittently, we burn fat. Since most cancer cells cannot feed on fat cancer risk lessons.

Some studies show that intermittent fasting helps the body to clean out toxins and damaged cells. This cleansing and purification reduces tiredness and sluggishness and helps boost energy.

Fasting, in general, is an age-old process that dates back centuries to many faiths and cultures. Almost everyone can easily engage in intermittent fasting and there are a wide array of health benefits.

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WHAT I EAT IN A DAY | WEIGHT LOSS MEAL PLAN FOR WOMEN

"Squeeze-Between" Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms & Solutions

So what is this Syndrome? Well, it happens when a client tries to force my nutrition coaching in and around every other food plan she's already following. I say "she" because, in my experience, women are the ones who do this. Many of them have several nutrition plans going at once. That doesn't leave much room for mine.

The most obvious sign of Squeeze-Between is poor results - or none.

Also resistance. I'll get lots of push-back when one of my recommendations conflicts with the advice given to the client by her chiropractor, her next-door neighbor, her bridge partner, her manicurist, the guy who cleans the pool.

Somehow, though, when things don't work, the nutritionist - me - gets blamed. Clients don't seem to recognize that they hired me because those other things weren't working.

But perhaps I digress.

Let's Zoom in on One Client

This client wanted to lose weight.

She had a thyroid problem, and her M.D. gave her nutrition advice. I'm not allowed to contradict that, so his guidelines became part of the project.

Her chiropractor wanted her to fast one day a week. It may have had to do with autophagy, but let's not go there now.

The food logs she started keeping for me revealed that she always ate extra food before her weekly fast began. After the fast, she'd go a little nuts and make up for the fasting.

She wasn't losing weight. Surprised? Neither was I. The fasting had to end.

So What Happened?

Things started moving in the right direction. But one night at 1 am, she woke up "starving." Her word.

Chances are she wasn't starving. Maybe she felt hungry and wasn't used to that in the middle of the night.

Unfortunately, instead of eating just enough food to take away the hunger and going back to bed, she had a large meal.

But so horrified of hunger was she, she started eating a large meal every night at 10:30. After 5 days of that, she had gained 4 pounds.

She blamed me. That was before I reviewed her food logs and reported back to her what she had done.

Wish I could tell you we got things on track. We started to, yes, but before we made substantial progress, she announced she was pregnant and no longer interested in a weight-loss plan.

This "Too Many Cooks" Thing is Called "Diffusion of Responsibility"

My most obvious take-away was to start screening clients in a pre-program interview.

• To ask about other nutrition plans the client's following.
• To develop an agreement with the client to follow my plan.
• To fire a client who won't put our work front and center. Otherwise, she'll quit and tell her friends my program doesn't work.

Next time I ran into a client following a nutrition plan from her gynecologist, I said, "I get my worst results with clients who squeeze my plan in and around other people's advice."

She stopped the OB/GYN's plan and switched to mine. Her results were fantastic, but that's a separate story!

What if you could redefine your relationship with food? What if you could potentially reverse diabetes, hypertension, and other metabolic conditions? Or mood swings? Or binge eating? What would it be worth to you to regain control and enjoy your life without stressing about food? I'll show you how to get there. It's easy, it works, and you can do it. Just visit LastResortNutrition.com and grab your free Empower Me Consult today.

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20 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

Food and Exercise Tips for Bone Health

Bones set the foundation for life as we know it in our bodies. They give us shape, help us to stand tall, and keep everything in place. It's important to give them as much love and attention as we can. Through diet and exercise, you can build up your bones to be bigger and stronger.

Defining Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a condition where the body's bones become weak and brittle. When healthy, the body removes and creates new bone tissue perfectly. In osteoporosis, the body is getting rid of bone tissue faster than it can make more. This leads to bones that appear porous and increases the chance of fracture.

Foods for Bone Health

The foods eaten day after day can have a big impact on your bone health. Regularly choosing fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds, low-fat dairy, and fish are some of the best foods to try.

Fruits: Papaya, orange, raisins, banana, plantains, prunes, grapefruit, strawberries, pineapples...

Vegetables: Spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, broccoli, potatoes, bell peppers, brussels sprouts...

Legumes: Chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas...

Whole Grains: Oats, brown rice, barley, millet, bulgur, buckwheat...

Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, cashews, Brazil nuts...

Dairy Products: Low-fat or non-fat yogurt, milk, and cheese

Fish: Canned sardines, salmon, mackerel, and tuna

In the interest of bone health, it's important to note there are some foods that could put a damper on your efforts to build stronger bones. Limiting your salt intake, moderating your alcohol and caffeine intakes, and limiting your intake of soft drinks are some additional recommendations.

Exercising for Bone Health

Bones become bigger, stronger and denser the more you place demands on it. If you do not engage in activity that puts a stress on your bones, then they do not receive any messages that they need to be strong. Those who do not exercise run the risk of having lower bone mass or density. When you engage in weight-bearing exercise, your brain sends a chemical message to your bones that tells them to be ready to handle the weight and impact.

There are two types of exercises that are important for building and maintaining bone mass and density: weight-bearing and resistance exercises.

Weight Bearing Exercise

Weight bearing exercises are those that make your body work against gravity, such as running, walking, stair-climbing, dancing, and tennis. These are exercises in which your feet and legs are bearing your weight. Each time your foot hits the ground you apply a stress to your bones, which respond by maintaining or sometimes increasing their strength, which can be measured in terms of increased bone mineral density. The higher the impact of the activity contact, the greater the benefit to your bones. Therefore weight-bearing exercises that include running or jumping are of greater benefit to your bone health than gentler weight-bearing exercises such as walking. Swimming and bicycling are not weight-bearing, although they are great aerobic exercises.

To maintain the bone-strengthening benefits of weight-bearing exercise, you need to keep up the exercise regularly, for the long-term. If you stop exercising, the benefit wears off. Experts advise 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercise every day to maintain bone health.

Resistance Exercises

The second type of exercise that is important for bone health is resistance exercises that use muscular strength to improve muscle mass and strengthen bone. These activities include weightlifting, such as using free weights and weight machines found at your local gym. Incorporating resistance training 2 or 3 days a week, for 30 minutes per session, has been shown to help maintain healthy bones.

5 Tips for Strong Bones

1. When sitting for long periods of time, stand up for 5 minutes of every hour.
2. Walk and stand as often as possible within the course of your daily activities.
3. Try to stand as erect as possible, lifting head up towards the ceiling.
4. Wear soft soled shoes and thick socks to decrease shock on weight-bearing joints.
5. When lifting, avoid bending from the waist to get objects off the floor or in low places. Bend with your knees instead. Keep your back straight when bending.

You don't need to join a gym or pay for a personal trainer to be physically active. Starting with these suggestions can help strengthen your bones. Once you feel confident, you can start building up to a regular exercise routine.

Note: Always check with your physician before starting any exercise program

To Review...

Eating well and getting in some daily movement are the keys to unlock the door to great bone health. The more often you make these choices, the more natural it will feel. Be patient and remember, health is a journey.

Bonnie R. Giller is a Registered and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She helps chronic dieters, emotional eaters, and people with medical conditions like diabetes, break the spell that diets have over them and reclaim WholeBody Trust™ so they can live their life to the fullest. She does this by creating a tailored solution that combines the three pillars of WholeBody Trust™: Mind Trust, Hunger Trust and Food Trust™.

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Weightloss Diet Tips to Help You Slim Down

Many people are already aware that to lose weight is not an easy task. This is the reason why weightloss diet products are very popular. People are always looking for the easy way out. They want techniques that work but are easy to do and will not require much investment in terms of time and money. But the plain truth is that, weightloss requires a great amount of effort and commitment. It does not have to be hard but there are no effortless methods either. If you really want results that will last, you need to make some concrete changes in your lifestyle.

Below are some weightloss diet tips that can help you slim down for sure. By following at least one of the tips below, you will definitely see positive results in your body and in your health.

1. Drink plenty of water. Many people think that weightloss is all about elimination but there is one thing that you should be taking more if you want to shed off some pounds and that is water. Drinking water does not only replenish your system with much needed fluid, it can also help you cleanse your body of toxins including fat. By drinking a glass of water before meals, you will feel full faster and can therefore avoid overeating. You should drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday, more if you are living an active lifestyle.

2. Get enough rest. Many people would think that losing weight is all about being active all the time. What they do not know is that getting enough rest can also help people lose weight. If you are not getting enough rest, particularly sleep, your body's metabolism slows down. You need to have a revved up metabolism in order to burn fat. It is also during resting periods when the muscles of the body grows. If you are working out, you need to rest for at least a day in between sessions to ensure proper muscle growth. Recent studies have shown that having more muscles can help people lose weight.

3. Do not deprive yourself. Self derivation can actually be detrimental because it can lead to food binges. You can still eat foods that are generally considered as unhealthy but in moderate portions so as not to have the feeling of deprivation.

By incorporating these tips in your daily life, you will surely notice a change in your body and overall health.

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Top 10 Weight Loss Apps

Apps can be utilized for just about everything, from finding locations to coming up with new and exciting holiday destinations. Recently, apps have been making it easier for individuals to lose weight by focusing on this specific goal and there are some that are a lot more popular than others.

The BMI Calculator

The BMI Calculator has received almost a five star rating by Android users, based on more than 10,000 ratings. The idea behind the app is based on the work of Adolphe Quetelet, who utilized a calculation to determine people's ideal body weight. This can help individuals set their goal with regards to how much weight they need to lose.

The Diet Assistant

This app provides assistance to those who are struggling to get results on their own. Not only does the app act like a personal trainer, but also like a head chef, providing everything from personalized diet plans to grocery lists.

Ideal Weight

The Ideal Weight app informs users of their ideal weight, calculates their BMI and allows them the chance to determine where they are, as well as where they need to be with regards to their weight loss.

The Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker

MyFitnessPal has come up with an app that not only allows individuals the chance to calculate how many calories they have consumed on any given day, but also how many they have expended through exercise. This app makes it easier for individuals to keep track of their progress and is made up of a database of more than 1 million different foods.

Lose It!

Lose It! was developed for those individuals who struggle with obesity and allows individuals to set their weight loss goal and follow a very strict calorie intake allotment so that they can reach this goal. This app also allows individuals the chance to track their progress along the way.

Weight Watchers Mobile

The weight Watchers Mobile app is one that is built on the work of the Weight Watchers organization, which was established in 1963. This app provides users with exercise information, recipes, obesity news and a lot more.

Diet Point - Weight Loss

This app allows users to make use of more than 55 personalized diets from categories that include; vegetarian, blood type, detox, fad and low carb.

Noom Weight Loss Coach

This app is an interactive app that outlines daily tasks to help individuals lose weight, from challenges to meal ideas.

Gym Pact

The Gym Pact app allows individuals the chance to earn money by keeping to their pact to lose weight. In the event that a user doesn't keep up with their "pact", they will end up losing money.

7 Min Workout

The 7 min workout app is just that; an intense, specifically formulated workout that lasts for 7 minutes and doesn't require that an individual purchase any workout equipment. This app isn't only effective; it is fast enough to tempt just about anyone.

Not all diets produce amazing results, but every now and again, something comes along and inspires people again, and this tends to constitute the best diets in the industry.

We are all creatures of habit. How well do I know after weighing as much as 292 pounds and out of breath with every step. It was easy for me to fill up on chocolate cake and ice cream instead eating the healthy meals mother taught growing up. Today I am still a diabetic, but it is not necessary to continue taking glyburide-metformin to control my blood sugars. For more information log onto [http://easyhealthymealplansforweightloss.com/]

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Weight Loss: How Meal Timing Affects Results

If you have wondered whether it's best to exercise in a fasted state, before eating breakfast, or to eat breakfast and then have your workout session, I will weigh in here.

For years we have been told breakfast is the most important meal of the day and you must eat a good, nutritious breakfast in order to have the best exercise session. But is that really true? Here are a few benefits of exercising in a fasted state which just means, before you eat your breakfast or whatever your first meal of the day ends up being if you intermittently fast, as I do.

Fasted exercise improves levels of glucose and insulin, lowering risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes;

As I explain in Today is Still the Day, exercising in a fasted state is particularly effective for fat loss as it lowers both total body weight and body fat percentage. Exercising after eating only reduces body weight;

It curbs food intake for the remainder of the day, resulting in an overall energy deficit of about 400 calories;

It may boost growth hormone and production of testosterone, which prevents depression and optimizes tissue regeneration;

People who skipped breakfast and worked out on an empty stomach had better working memory in the mid-afternoon and reported less mental fatigue and tension later in the day than those who ate cereal before exercising.

It helps prevent depression.

Exercise and fasting together cause oxidative stress, which helps counteract muscle aging.

So I think it is safe to say if fat loss and improving muscle health is your primary goal, working out fasted would be the way to go.

Another huge bonus is that exercising while fasting for more than 14 to 18 hours (which you might do if you practice intermittent fasting) likely activates as much autophagy as if you were fasting for two to three days by increasing AMPK, NAD+ and inhibiting mTOR. Autophagy is the process whereby the body cleans out damaged cells, in order to regenerate newer, healthier cells. It occurs during prolonged fasting.

So should you never eat before exercising? It is not appropriate for everyone. It depends on your age, when you last ate, whether or not you're pregnant, medication use, medical history, fitness level, whether or not you are metabolically flexible and the type of workout you engage in. If you feel weak, dizzy, nauseous or lightheaded, you probably should eat something before working out. I certainly wouldn't recommend a bowl of cereal, by the way. A light protein meal like a small whey protein shake is a good choice.

As with all things, it is always best to listen to your body and use wisdom to find what works best for you.

Do you eat before you exercise or do you routinely exercise in a fasted state?

Ann Musico is a holistic health coach and independent nutritional consultant. She has developed a "3-D Living Program" to assist her coaching clients in achieving vibrant health and wholeness - spirit, soul and body. Visit her website at https://www.threedimensionalvitality.com to learn more about the "3-D Living Program," her book, Today is Still the Day, as well as the coaching packages she offers. Subscribe for her free monthly newsletter and weekly email messages.

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How to Lose Weight By Thinking Differently

Do you play mind games that prevent you from winning at losing weight? Are you always having a conversation with yourself that manages to sabotage your newest Monday efforts to lose weight? If so, chances are pretty good that you have a dialogue in your head that needs to change. If you're having the following self conversations, it's best to change your dialogue. Changing your self talk is a great first step when you feel you absolutely can't lose weight.

The clean plate game to lose weight

You know this game: eat it all up because some people are starving! If you eat up all the food when not hungry, you are not helping anyone that is starving! Or, you paid for it so you must eat it. At home, put less food on your plate. In a restaurant, ask for the people box prior to digging into the large plate of food. Acknowledge that while you still paid for it, you now have food for another meal so you doubled your value. This is a hard habit to break, but it can be done with practice. These portion control strategies are always going to help when one has trouble losing weight. The portion control automatically decreases your calorie consumption. It's such a simple concept that is often overlooked.

Skipping breakfast may slow weight loss

You think you will eat less overall calories by limiting what you consume in the morning. Many studies indicate that when people do this, they manage to consume more total calories in a given day. In other words, this eating strategy can backfire for some people. Other studies show that when people consume substantial calories in the morning, they use those calories to meet energy requirements more efficiently, and store less of that energy in fat cells. Eating the bulk of your calories at the tail end of the day is, therefore, theoretically less efficient for your body weight and overall energy levels.

I will add, however, that some studies also suggest that whether someone eats breakfast or not has no impact on weight status. With that said, skipping breakfast and lighter daytime eating can put you at some degree of nutritional risk. It is very difficult to meet overall nutritional requirements with almost no daytime food and just dinner. And, if your blood sugar takes a nose dive during the day, you are at risk for an eating binge.

Use caution with foods prepared elsewhere

Do you really know what is happening in the kitchen of your favorite restaurant and take-out place? I would venture to guess that this food has much more fat, calories, and sodium than you would find in your own kitchen. Try to limit relying on outside sources for your meals unless you are able to confirm with nutrition labels that it is a healthy option. When you do dine out, at least try to check the nutrition information out ahead of time. There are so many websites and apps available to the consumer to do some pre-planning for healthier options. HealthyDiningFinder is a site where you input your zip code and nearby dining options are noted.

Review menus in advance

While not all restaurants can make their nutrition information available, you can at least take a peek at the menu online. That way you can begin thinking about the better meal options in advance of stepping foot into the restaurant. This helps you avoid quick impulse decisions on your selections. Once with friends socializing at the restaurant, your planning strategies to pick healthy choices may fizzle. Having thought about what to order in advance will keep defensive dining tactics in play.

It's for "company" game

There are many variations to this one: there is also "It's for the kids." Do the M & Ms really need to be in a bowl for your grandchildren and shouting to you all the time? I have grandchildren too, but I would not have a candy bowl sitting out all the time. I certainly like the chocolate as well and I would not be able to stare it down. Get the treats for kids, grandchildren, and company, but keep a limited stock that is purchased just prior to their arrival. Or, hide it from yourself. Better yet, get a treat that does not pose a high temptation threat to you! The less you like that treat, the better you can resist it.

Willpower for weight loss

I don't feel that most people successful at long-term weight loss can use the concept of willpower. Over the long haul, they should instead think "smart" on eating strategies: keep a clean kitchen free of high temptation foods, keep small amounts or portion controlled foods that you conceptualize as treats, or if food is just too tempting to avoid once in your kitchen, just don't put it into your grocery cart in the first place. Willpower, in my opinion, is not a good long-term weight loss strategy.

Reflection for weight loss

Taking a step back to evaluate how you think about eating may be just the solution for trouble losing weight! By managing your thoughts along with your eating environment, you can start down the weight management road without tripping up too much. While summer is over, the holidays are right around the corner. Thinking differently could be just the torture-free weight loss fix you need when you think you can't lose weight. Anyone can lose weight with the proper tools. After you change your thinking, you are ready for any additional steps necessary to lose your weight.

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