Ashley asked:

I have tried SO many, and I can’t tell the differance. I want to know your opinion, if you have taken diet pills and know they work. Thanks!

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Shana W asked:


I would also like to know about diet pills that are healthy, I mean kind to the body but actually work. Has anyone got any tried and tested diet pills that they can recommend? Thks!

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Terry Sandhu asked:


The food that you eat will contain a certain number of calories. You will need a certain amount of calories to maintain your bodyweight as it stands at the present time. This is called your maintenance level.

If the amount of calories that you consume goes over your maintenance level, then you will put on more weight. If the amount of calories that you consume goes under your maintenance level, then you will lose weight.

In theory it sounds a simple and straightforward method towards losing weight. However things are never as simple as they appear. Weight loss can be a bit more complex, if it wasn’t then nobody would be overweight.

The first thing that you have to know is that not all calories are created equal. A gram of protein and a gram of carbohydrates each contain 4 calories. A gram of fat on the other hand contains 9 calories. When you check on food labels as to the amount of fat that is contained, always remember the amount of calories which are coming from fat.

Another thing to keep in mind is that certain types of calories are more prone to be stored as fat than others. Especially calories that are consumed from foods that contain high levels of sugar. So it’s not just a question of how many calories you eat, but what types of calories you eat.

While it’s true that cutting back on calories will help you lose a certain amount of weight. What you need to consider is the quality of weight that you are losing and not just the quantity. Weight, just like calories comes in different forms. If you lost a limb in an accident, you will have lost some weight. However this would not be the type of weight you would be happy losing.

Much of the weight that people lose when they cut back drastically on calories comes from muscle. Muscle loss is something that you will want to avoid at all costs.

Let’s face it; you haven’t become overweight by carrying too much muscle on your body. It is the amount of fat that your body is carrying that has led to you becoming overweight. So it makes sense to focus on losing the fat and holding onto any muscle that you can.

Everyone has the same amount of muscles on their bodies. The only difference is the size of the muscles. The bigger the muscle the more calories your body will burn to keep that muscle. Don’t think for one minute that you will begin to look like some bodybuilder, because you won’t. Not unless you train your muscles for many years. However if you are trying to lose weight, you will reach your goal quicker if you do some form of resistance training (weight training).

Fat can be very stubborn to shift and nobody is more aware of that than you. The key to losing fat and holding onto muscle, apart from a healthy diet, is to have a good exercise programme. A good mix of cardiovascular and resistance training is the perfect cocktail. Cardiovascular training will help you burn fat and resistance training will help you to keep your muscle weight.

You may be under the impression that resistance training will consist of grunting and groaning with heavy weights in gym full of steroid injecting hulks. This is not the reality of the situation. All you need to do is to focus on what is going to be challenging for you. Don’t be concerned about how much weight you use; as long as it’s working your muscles and you are feeling it, then you are doing it right.

If you only do cardiovascular exercise you will lose some weight. However because you are losing muscle as well, it can leave your body looking loose and flabby. Using a weight training routine will result in your body becoming firmer and more toned, not to mention the benefits f becoming stronger.

As for your diet, it will not just be a question of what you eat but when you eat. This is a hugely important issue that is at times overlooked.

Your body is designed in such a way that it is only capable of using a certain amount of food at any given time. How much your body can use depends on the life you lead. If you are very active your body will be able to assimilate more food. If however you are not active your body will only use a certain amount of food and store the rest as fat.

The mistake many people make when they are trying to lose weight is that they often cut back on the amount of meals that they eat. Most people will often cut down to 1 or 2 meals a day and sometimes one of those meals will contain more calories than their bodies will be able to use. On top of this, leaving long gaps between meals slows down your metabolism resulting in fewer calories being burned.

Most people trying to lose weight unknowingly do everything that will prevent them from losing weight on a permanent basis. Because they will not get the results that they want by eating fewer meals less frequently, they give up trying to lose weight under the impression that they are not capable of doing so.

The secret is to eat small amounts of food more often. If your body is fed small amounts of food every 3 or 4 hours, your body will be able to use this food more effectively. Plus because you are getting a food intake on a regular basis, your metabolism will speed up knowing it is getting calories regularly and that it can afford to burn calories as it will be getting some more in a few hours.

Eating in this way not only speeds up your metabolism, it also allows your body to use the food that you eat in a way that it is happy with. Because you are eating smaller amounts there are no extra calories to be stored as fat.

Traditionally our last meal of the day also tends to be our biggest one. This can also be problematic when it comes to losing weight. Eating a large meal in the evening is counterproductive to weight loss, simply because you will be less active in the evening and will not burn off as many calories. So a fair amount of the food that you eat can be stored as fat.

If your biggest meal of the day was eaten in the morning or at lunch time, much of the calories would be used up through your daily activities. It can be difficult to change the eating habits of a lifetime, but if you are serious about losing weight then it has to be something that you must consider.

It is a fact that some people are more prone to putting on weight than others. Your genetics and body shape will play a role in how easy it is for you to gain or lose weight. Although this can be a setback you must remember that it is still only one part of the equation. There are many other things that will affect whether you lose weight, so do not focus just on the genetics that you have been given.

If you find it easy to put on weight you may have to work a little harder than some other people to keep it off. Don’t think that your genetics will be a huge obstacle in losing weight. If you want to do it bad enough then you will succeed in doing so. Besides think of how much prouder you will be when you do succeed, as you would have done it without certain advantages.

Some of the things you will need to think about are:

Watching what you eat Watching how much you eat Exercise on a regular basis Become more active in other areas of your life Be more determined Be more persistent Remember why you are doing it

Thousands of people lose weight successfully, if you really want to you can become one of them!

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Wendy Hearn asked:


Throughout the years, many people have tried and tried and tried to lose some weight, either because they want to look better, or because they want to live a healthier life, or both. 

 

During this time, many people have surrendered their hope of trimming substantial pounds, mainly because of the sacrifices demanded by various weight loss plans.

 

I’ll tell you why a lot of people view the prospect of losing some weight as hopeless.  It’s because many myths – false ones at that – have been attached to the idea of achieving and maintaining a lean and fit body.

 

Eat a lot less, gain less weight.

 

Work up some sweat, lose an equivalent amount of fats.

 

Depriving yourself of many foods you enjoy is the only way to lose weight.

 

These are but some of the things that countless people believe as true when it comes to the idea of losing weight.  Indeed, they are quite intimidating.  Eat less?  How less?  Do extraneous activities?  How extraneous?  Deprive yourself of foods? 

 

But here’s the real truth: there are simpler ways to lose weight.

 

In this article, we will discuss the 3 essential components of this simple-to-follow and simple-to-execute course of action that will demand fewer sacrifices from you.

 

 

 

No. 1:  Adhere To A More Active Lifestyle

 

A friend of mine used to work as a telecommuter.  She managed her client’s needs from the comforts of her own home.  She stayed at home most of the day, sitting in front of the PC with the phone by her side.  In a year’s time, she ballooned to 155 pounds, an increase of 37 lbs. from her previous average weight of 118 lbs., and 45 lbs. above her ideal height-to-body mass weight of 110 lbs.

 

The following year, she received an offer for a 9-to-5 job as a secretary for one of the leading law firms in L.A.  This meant an hour and a half commuting time to and from the place of work.  She accepted the job because of the irresistible pay. 

 

Guess what?

 

In 7 months, she lost 25 lbs.

 

Sometimes, we live a lifestyle that only allows a minimal number of physical activities.  This can be disastrous for our weight, and as such can slow down our metabolism, allowing a more rapid pace for fat buildup. 

 

Physical exertion burns fats.  Hence, if you want to lose weight, you should be engaged in a more active lifestyle.

 

A “more active lifestyle” doesn’t necessarily mean the life of a gym rat (though if you can afford that much time to exercise in the gym, all will be good).  It simply means ensuring that our body accomplishes enough physical activities to maintain a healthy rate of metabolism.

 

Now, physical activities don’t have to involve pumping iron or enrolling in marathon aerobic classes.  You don’t have to train in 10 sports and practice to be a top athlete.

 

A set of stomach crunches upon waking up will burn some calories, for example.  Performing a dozen mini-squats during office hours, will burn some more calories. Taking a walk in the park with friends perhaps during your lunch break or instead of catching up for a chat over coffee. These all help you to be more active.

 

Small, time-efficient exercises spread throughout the day will allow your body to burn enough calories so that they don’t transform into unwanted fats.  More importantly, such exercises will also train your metabolism to maintain a healthy pace.

 

 

 

No. 2:  Make Healthier Choices Each Time You Eat

 

“Do I have to go through the day with an empty tummy?”

 

This is the most common question asked by people who are trying – or are planning to try – to lose some weight. 

 

The answer: no, you don’t have to sacrifice eating just to lose weight.

 

You need to eat a reasonable amount of food each day to keep your body functioning at its best.  However, you should divide your food into several small meals to be taken throughout the day.  This way, your body will be trained to digest small chunks of food at a time, which is more effective in controlling fat buildup.

 

You need to also avoid taking heavy meals in the evening because once you go to bed with undigested food, your body will slow down in metabolizing your intakes.

 

Yes, you don’t have to sacrifice eating, per se.

 

But, you will have to reduce some of the food you have grown to love.  Calorie-rich meals can be saved for special occasions.  Cholesterol-rich foods should be avoided as much as possible, because they tend to make you fatter and pose health hazards, especially for people who are overweight.  For the same reason, sodium-rich snacks should likewise be avoided for the problems they can cause.

 

 

 

3:  Burning Fats By Eating Well

 

When it comes to losing weight, the magic word is “metabolism.”  The rule is simple.  Slow metabolism = more weight gain, fast metabolism = more weight loss.  Metabolism refers to your body system’s ability to burn fats.

 

Hence, the secret to weight loss becomes apparent. That is, establish a faster rate of metabolism in your body.

 

Now, here’s a piece of good news: faster metabolism doesn’t have to involve less food intake.

 

On the contrary, it’s possible to say that “the more you eat, the more fats you can burn.”

 

This can be accomplished through healthy eating of foods such as lean protein, wholegrains, fruit and vegetables.  These choices, in general, also consist of food that are harder to digest, and because the body will exert more effort in digesting them, more calories will be burned in the process.

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Tom Parker asked:


All over the world people are looking to lose weight. If you are reading this article then I’m guessing you are one of those people. You may just want to drop a couple of pounds or you may want to completely transform your overall appearance. Maybe you even want to lose some weight for the associated health benefits. Whatever the reason behind your weight loss drive I’m here to help. The following article contains 8 top tips to help you lose weight.

1) RESTRICT YOUR CALORIES:- You may not want to hear this but the bottom line is that you need to consume less calories if you want to lose weight. There are a number of ways you can go about this. The first method is to write down everything that you eat in a normal week and work out the average number of calories you are consuming each day. Then adjust your eating habits so that you are eating less calories each day than your current average. Another method is to write down your target weight in pounds and then multiply this by 12 if you are female and 14 if you are male. This will give you the approximate number of calories you will need to consume to reach and maintain your target weight. A third solution is to use a Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) calculator (that can be found for free on the Internet) which will tell you the number of calories you should be consuming.

2) EAT THE RIGHT FOODS:- Apart from restricting your calories, eating the right foods is an important factor when trying to lose weight. You need to be consuming lots of healthy, nutritous, low calorie foods such as fruit, vegetables and whole grain carbohydrates. Eating smaller portions more regularly throughout the day can also help you lose weight.

3) DRINK MORE WATER:- Drinking water has a number of benefits which can help you lose weight indirectly. First, being properly hydrated keeps your body functioning at its optimal level meaning you can burn fat more efficiently. Second, it reduces water retention and the additional weight that this may bring. Finally, it makes you feel fuller so that you are less likely to eat too much.

4) EXERCISE:- A good diet is half of the challenge when losing weight but you also need to exercise. Start with trying to do 15 minutes a day of walking, cycling, sports or whatever else you fancy. As long as you keep moving each day you will be burning additional calories and losing weight. Remember, the more exercise you do the more weight you will lose.

5) CONSUME POTASSIUM:- Avocados, bananas and apricots are all rich sources of potassium. Potassium can help remove sodium from your body and has been associated with weight loss.

6) CONSUME PROTEIN:- Protein can be found in raw meats, dairy products and even supplements. Research has associated consumption of protein with a temporary fat burning effect and a suppressed appetite, both of which can help you lose weight.

7) SET OUT A PLAN:- Even if you have all the right information, poor planning can mean that you do not take action and ultimately you do not lose weight. Think about how many calories you are going to be consuming each day. Which meals allow you to achieve this? How will you ensure that you drink enough water each day? Where are you going to source your daily protein and potassium? When and where are you going to exercise each day? You need to consider all these factors and then create a plan. Write down how you are going to incorporate all the above into your daily routine and then stick with it.

STAY POSITIVE:- Sometimes the right information and a plan are still not enough. If you are following a plan half heartedly you are not likely to lose weight. Negative thinking can be your ultimate downfall. Keep thinking positively about your weight loss plans and you will continue to lose weight. Everytime you start to feel down think of the weight you have already lost and how good you will look once you have reached your target weight.

I hope this article helps you in your weight loss efforts. If you stick with regular exercise, a healthy diet and create a solid weight loss plan you should lose weight. Stay positive, act on the information in this article and you will succeed.

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Adrian Bryant asked:


1. Start Eating a Lot More!
That’s right, you read it correctly…YOU MUST EAT MORE—A whole lot more than you’re eating right now. You have to eat 5-7 meals a day to fire up your metabolism to lose weight.
Your body needs a constant supply of energy to burn fat, and if you don’t eat a meal every two or three hours…Your metabolism will become so slow that you’ll gain weight just by looking at food.
The sooner you start eating more…the sooner you’ll be able to eat the foods you like without worrying about gaining weight.
Now I don’t mean for you to eat 5 large dinner sized meals everyday. You should try to eat 5-7 smaller 250 – 400 calorie meals every 2-3 hours.
2. Start Playing Golf.
Before you say “what the heck does golf have to do with me losing weight”…Let me explain.
People always tell me that they don’t have time to exercise, their too tired to exercise, or they don’t feel like exercising.
But they always find time to have fun. Look, you don’t have to get on a treadmill everyday, take aerobics, or swim laps to lose weight….
…you can lose weight playing golf, playing with your kids, and you can even go to the mall shopping.
What do all those things have in common? They’re all things that involve you moving around just enough to burn fat. Notice that TV, reading, and sleeping weren’t one of the things I mentioned.
Think about it…If you went shopping at your local mall everyday you could easily lose 1-2 lbs. a week just by walking around the mall a couple of times (That’s of course if you don’t make too many trips to the food court).
What about playing golf (without the cart), racquetball, or going out dancing everyday? That’s an easy (fun) weight loss of about 2 lbs a week right there.
Try to find something that you like to do that gets you up off you’re butt and do it everyday for at least 30 minutes (The longer the more fat you’ll burn).
3. Stop Losing Weight and Start Burning Fat.
If you want to lose weight… just go on a diet, sit in a steam room for a couple of hours, or take some side-effect infested weight loss pill.
If you want to look better as you lose weight…then you need to focus on burning fat.
Diets, steam rooms, and pills cause you to lose muscle and water weight. Losing muscle not only makes you look worse but it also lowers your metabolism making it easier for you to gain weight.
Have you ever noticed the people who lose weight on these “lose 30lbs in 8 days” programs still have flabby arms, a saggy butt, and pot belly? The reason why is that these programs tend to help people lose more good-looking muscle than ugly body fat.
Steam rooms cause you to lose water weight which you’ll gain back after you drink a couple glasses of water.
The best way to focus on burning fat is to lose no more than 2lbs a week. If you lose more than 2lbs a week you will only start to lose muscle and water.
A basic beginner’s fat loss plan would be to eat more and play golf everyday (please see the first two things you must do to lose weight).
4. Just Keep on Saying SO THAT
First, ask yourself Why you want to lose weight and after you come up with a reason why just keep on saying SO THAT.
For example—Why Do you want to lose weight
* I want to lose weight to look better SO THAT…
* I can feel more confident about myself SO THAT…
* I can be the best looking person at my high school reunion SO THAT…
* I can see the surprised looks on the faces of my classmates SO THAT …
* I may be able to go on a date with the person I had a crush on in high school
Can you see what’s happening here? The more times you say SO THAT the more and more motivated you’ll become to lose weight. I don’t know about you but if you can come up with at least three SO THATS nothing will stop you from losing weight.

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Janet Sommers asked:


There are already many people who want to achieve an ideal body weight. But sometimes, their schedule does not allow it. Going to the gym may be too time consuming and too tiring for some people. So, even if some have the urge to lose weight, they do not do it with the given circumstances. But weight loss should not be that difficult. There are easy ways to lose weight and it is only up for the person to follow these steps.

The first step in losing weight is to eat less caloric foods. Starvation diet may not always work and it may also harm the person’s health. Even if an individual is trying to lose weight, he should still eat. But the foods that he eats should be carefully chosen. He should eat many fruits and vegetables and less of the high calorie and fatty foods. Aside from proper foods eaten, he should also consume enough water within a day. Water helps in metabolizing fat faster. Also, drinking water can make the person less starved thus, he would be eating less of the unnecessary fat in the body. This is just an example of the many easy ways to lose weight. The person should not let himself be dehydrated nor starved. Also, skipping meals should be avoided.

Eating the right foods at the right amount is necessary for the body to function well. It should be noted that people need energy from food to do the many activities within the day. If one consumes less of what is regular, then the stored fat in the body will be transformed into energy, thus, weight loss.

The next step would be to add more activities in the daily routine of a person. Doing this would help in making sure that the food eaten will be used up and not stored. Also, when a person engages in activities, more fat will be burned and more muscles will be formed. Thus, the unnecessary fat will become healthy muscles. This is next of the many easy ways to lose weight.

There can be many easy ways to lose weight but in choosing which way to follow, it is important that the person remains healthy and happy of what he is doing. This is needed to maintain a good attitude towards his own body. These easy ways to lose weight should never punish a person who wants to lose weight. His cravings should still be fulfilled only it should never be above what is normal. Eating less and exercising more should always be done. There can be many forms of exercises and it is up for the person to choose which form would best suit his schedule and lifestyle.

Experience is not needed for a person to lose weight effectively. What is needed is the right motivation and the right ways to lose weight. Weight loss does not happen overnight so it is important to stick your mind to achieve that goal. If a person really wants to lose weight, it is possible, once you have the highest determination available.

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