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The 7 Diet Secrets of the Top Stars of Stage & Screen
This article has been written because most people are interested in the lifestyles of the big stars, and many of us are interested in dieting, so, I have put the two together and I hope that you find this enjoyable, and helpful. Celebrities always look fabulous. Whether appearing in television or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers and awards, they never cease to fascinate us with their larger than life presence. The truth is, it takes a lot of effort to look the way they do, and being the public figures that they are, they cannot afford to slack off when it comes to taking care of their physical appearances. Their livelihood largely depends on how they look. Aside from the clothes, the hair and the makeup, celebrities have to take good care of their bodies.
So it is no surprise that these stars have their own secrets when it comes to staying fit and gorgeous. Their health agenda can range from extreme workouts to well planned meals. Who does not want to know their secrets in staying absolutely sexy? Here are some of the diet secrets of seven women celebrities.
1. Jennifer Aniston The star of the phenomenal television show Friends not only mesmerized audiences with her adorable comic sense and her famous hairstyle, she was also known for having one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood, as she appeared in countless magazine covers. To stay trim, Jennifer follows the 40 30 30 diet method. The diet consists of
40 percent Low glycemic carbohydrates Foods such as beans, fruits and vegetables, legumes
30 percent lean proteins Tofu, fish, chicken, turkey, beef and low fat dairy products
30 percent essential fats nuts and seeds, fish and olive oils
It is essential that every meal should contain macronutrients to attain the balance of hormones and maximum weight loss.
2. Kate Hudson The gorgeous daughter of actress Goldie Hawn gained 60 pounds during her pregnancy, which she needed to shed quickly before commencing on her next film. From her previous eating plan, she switched to a higher protein diet. She consumed high protein meals in smaller portions, and she combined this diet with an exercise program that includes weight training and cardiovascular workouts. After getting a lot of flak because of her post pregnancy figure, Kate removed all that baby weight in only four months and has gained abdominal muscles that gained the envy of many in Hollywood.
3. Oprah Winfrey As one of the most successful talk show hosts in the world, there is no question that Oprah needs to maintain her physical appearance for her millions of audiences. Known as one of those celebrities who are constantly battling weight gain, she has recently toned up her figure and has never looked fitter in age 50 by combining a regular exercise regime and diet plan. Oprah works out five days a week, spending 30 minutes on the threadmill and doing free weights. Her eating plan consists of legumes, fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables, chicken and dairy products that are lowfat. She limits her consumption of white sugar and flour. Oprah also credits her trim figure to her habit of not eating anything after seven in the evening.
Now before you read any further I just want to jump in here and say that at the end of this article I will be pointing you to some resources that you can use which will help you towards weight loss, so, having said that, lets continue with our reading.
4. Gwyneth Paltrow A lot of people may find it hard to believe that the perpetually slim Academy award winning actress actually needs to diet. Gwyneth actually follows a healthy eating plan that resembles Oprahs, avoiding sugar and white flour. She usually follows a macrobiotic diet, eating foods like vegetables, brown rice, and lean meat. She also eliminated dairy from her diet, and does yoga everyday.
5. Madonna The pop star known as the Material Girl has always flaunted a body that is to die for, and has become a true fitness paragon over the years. She keeps herself in tip top shape by having Ashtanga Yoga, and follows a strict diet that mostly shuns junk foods. She adopted a macrobiotic eating plan that includes organic foods rich in lean protein.
6. Claudia Schiffer The bodacious German supermodel eats salad and steamed vegetables for dinner and eats only fruits before the afternoon. While on locations, she prefers to eat black grapes and drinks tomato juice and herbal tea.
7. Christie Brinkley Long time supermodel maintains her all American good looks by being a vegetarian. She does not keep junk foods of any kind inside her home to make sure that she does not eat them when cravings occur. She snacks on sweet potatoes in place of candy bars, and she adopts a liquid juice diet when she needs to slim down fast.
Celebrities are just like ordinary people. They need to maintain their figures just like anyone else, and there is more pressure on their part since they are constantly in the public eye. Ordinary folks can have celebrity like bodies, too, and by following these diet and fitness plans, they can also look like red carpet worthy people.
Now, it goes without saying that there is a lot of information out there on the subject of diets and weight loss. Can I suggest a visit to your local bookstore to see what is on the shelves on this subject, or perhaps a visit to your local library. Also of course the internet has many helpful articles on this subject, or you may be able to find a helpful Blog.
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4:46 AM,
i read some cool diet secrets in menshealth. recommended.
6:17 AM, Ian
Well, thats an inetersting observation and I am really amazed at these facts....
I guess that you have done a lot of research on this post as these facts are sometimes hard to find...
Really great work!
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Exercise Bikes vs. Treadmills
You've decided you want to exercise at home. There are hundreds of pieces of home cardio equipment available. The most popular are treadmills and exercise bikes. In deciding between the two, you should compare long-term sustainability, the effectiveness of the workouts, and safety. Overcoming Boredom
The biggest obstacle to a home exercise routine is sticking with it. You don't have to drive to a gym, so your home fitness equipment is more convenient. The problem is that other distractions are just as convenient at home. The key is to make your routine fun. You want to look forward to your daily workout. You have to be realistic. Playing with the heart rate monitor or watching the calorie counter go up will only be fun the first couple of times you exercise.
•Treadmill vs. Boredom
On a treadmill, you walk. Walking isn't that fun. You can walk at different speeds, but that isn't really much more fun. If you get a treadmill that offers an incline, that keeps it a bit more interesting. Walking uphill isn't exactly fun, but it's different. It presents a challenge.
You can't really read on a treadmill because you are bouncing up and down. You can't keep your eyes on the same sentence, and you usually end up with a headache. Basically, the only thing fun to do on a treadmill is watch television or movies. If you are really into TV or movies and are able to put your treadmill in front of a television, you can probably keep your treadmill workout from becoming too boring. Problems consist of commercials, the noise coming from the machine, and again, the bouncing.
•Exercise Bikes vs. Boredom
Exercise bikes are unique in that many of them come programmed with various biking routines. You simulate different courses that require you to sprint, pedal uphill, and perform at different levels within one workout without having to keep pressing buttons and changing everything. You can even select random programs so you don't know what's coming, which really keeps you on your toes. Some exercise bikes can even be plugged into televisions and video games to let you interactively pedal through visual courses.
On upright exercise bikes, you run into some of the same problems as treadmills as far as reading is concerned. Recumbent bikes, however, allow your hands to be free to hold a book or magazine, video game controller, or phone. Multi-tasking during an exercise bike workout keeps it from becoming boring and allows your workout to more easily fit into a busy schedule.
Defeating boredom to successfully keep up a long-term exercise routine is much easier with an exercise bike than a treadmill.
The Calorie Factor
In a study conducted by Nordic Track, young, healthy people used various exercise machines and did cardio workouts. Although they felt they used the same intensity on all machines, they burned the most calories on treadmills and ski machines.
On average, most people burn about 750 calories per hour on a treadmill. The same people are likely to burn about 550 calories per hour on an exercise bike. So it's a no-brainer, right? You should get a treadmill because they burn more calories.
Well, not exactly. You can't get so caught up in which machine burns the most calories. You have to take a lot of other factors into consideration. How likely are you to sustain a treadmill routine as opposed to an exercise bike routine?
Because exercise bikes are usually more fun than treadmills, you are much more likely to stick with it long-term. This means that even though you can burn more calories on a treadmill, you are also more likely to stop using it altogether.
You might also find it difficult to use it long enough per workout session to get the full benefits. Most people find it easier to workout for 20 minutes on an exercise bike than 20 minutes on a treadmill. You have to think about that. If you are likely to only do 10 minutes on a treadmill but can easily do 20 minutes on an exercise bike, you will burn more calories per session on an exercise bike.
So just going strictly by the numbers, treadmills burn more calories. If you easily get bored or have tried and failed to stick with exercise routines in the past, you might want to consider burning less calories per hour in favor of a sustainable long-term exercise bike regimen.
Your Safety
The biggest difference between exercise bikes and treadmills is overall safety to your body.
The first case of safety is the most basic. You can fall off of a treadmill. It's very difficult, however, to fall off of an exercise bike. In fact, you would probably have to try to fall when riding an exercise bike. While you might be thinking you'd have to be pretty clumsy to fall while walking, it happens more than you'd think. People get involved with watching television or the beat of music. One wrong step and you can seriously injure yourself. It's also possible to spill water or sweat on the treadmill track, causing a safety hazard you might not notice until after you've slipped.
Another safety hazard is injury from the activity itself. A treadmill puts quite a bit of stress on your joints, especially your knees and ankles. Even if you invest in a treadmill with some degree of shock absorption, when you eventually get to a jogging or running point, you can put severe orthopedic stress on your body, even up to three times your body weight. People with existing conditions such as arthritis will find a treadmill painful at times due to this stress. Otherwise healthy individuals can sustain injury and possible long-term damage over time.
Exercise bikes put much less stress on your joints. A properly positioned exercise bike supports your weight and still allows you to receive the benefits of a higher impact cardio workout. Upright bikes can sometimes stress your back in the way you have to bend to reach the handlebars. Recumbent exercise bikes, however, can actually improve existing back pain by forcing proper posture and giving support as you exercise. On any exercise bike properly used, your knees and ankles are not stressed as they are on a treadmill.
The less you stress joints, the less likely you are to sustain an injury during your workout. You are also less likely to be sore afterwards. Most importantly, a non-workout injury doesn't always have to halt your exercise routine on an exercise bike. If you hurt your back or neck, you will find the support of a recumbent exercise bike will keep you from having to stop your exercise regimen altogether. Let's face it - if you have to stop, you are less likely to start again.
An Exercise Bike is Better for Your Health than a Treadmill
As you can see, both pieces of home fitness equipment have advantages. While the treadmill continues to be the most popular piece of home gym equipment, most people are more likely to faithfully use an exercise bike. This means you're more likely to have to dust a treadmill until it gets the garage sale sticker.
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Michael Walker is a freelance author providing useful information about exercise bikes, recumbent exercise bikes and mini exercise bikes.
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7:46 AM, Ian
Thats a cool post where you have stressed the boredom of exercising.
Actually, I have been asked this question many times and many people have chipped in with their opinion as well....
A popular opinion says that a bit of music helps fighting boredom.
In cognition to that, I posted some music tracks for people that might be interested.
Here is the URL:
http://www.ccsports-online.co.uk/arena/music.php
2:11 PM, The Imaginary Diva
Ian thank you for dropping by and giving us the music link. It is awesome!
I am one of those people that need to have the right music to work out.
I tried to drop by your blog to say thanks but couldnt find a link to post a comment!
This is really useful!
10:28 AM,
I think that home cardio is a joke personally. People always end up not using the equipment and it sits in the corner taking up valuable space and collecting dust. How about they go and take a walk? There is alot more benifit to taking a walk then looking at your treadmill while you watch your Tivo! haha - Cheers, John @ medsocial.com
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Can You Eat Dessert On A Diet?
In my opinion, any diet that doesn't allow for desserts, at least once in a while, is a diet that is doomed to fail. I know there are diets out there that are designed to help you get rid of sugar cravings and therefore ban sugar from your diet. But even if you are on a sugar free diet, either because you choose to be or because you need to be because of a health issue such as diabetes which makes avoiding sugar part of your everyday life, I think dessert should be part of every diet plan. Why do I think that? Although I am not a health care professional or weight loss expert with a degree, I have gone on enough diets myself to know that I am the most successful when a diet has some "wiggle room" in it that allows me to have treats. And, I recently read about one well known fitness trainer who counsels people who are trying to lose weight and she says she builds a couple hundred calories in her daily diet set aside for treats. She says it helps her eat healthy the rest of the day.
Some well respected experts on weight loss understand people's need for dessert. Weight Watchers has several dessert choices available at the grocery store and if you buy their magazine you will find dessert recipes. Jenny Craig and Nutri-System have desserts. And the South Beach Diet has desserts too.
I have a sweet tooth. There is no doubt I love dessert. Although some people can easily skip dessert, and may actually prefer not to have it, I am not one of those people. I don't need to have a huge piece of something sweet, but in the evening I enjoy dessert and really feel deprived if I cannot have it.
Some tips to follow about having dessert so you don't wreck your diet:
* If you are indulging in a decadent dessert, don't eat the whole thing. You will be surprised how satisfying a few bits are. Share with someone or only take a small piece
* There is some very tasty sugar free candy available. My favorites are York Peppermint patties, Red Vines licorice, Reese's Peanut Butter cups, and any of the Godiva's sugar free chocolate bars. Be careful though. Sugar free candy is typically not low calorie, it's just sugar free. And too much of it can also easily upset your stomach.
* In my opinion, for the most part, a little of something you really want is better than something you are not that hungry for. So if you really want some cheesecake, have a small piece of cheesecake. If you really want ice cream, have a small bowl of your favorite ice cream.
Here are some ideas for delicious desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth without wrecking your diet.
* Angel food cake is delicious without having a ton of calories. If you have a slice that is 1/12th of the cake, it's about 160 calories. Add a serving of regular Cool Whip for another 25 calories or sugar free Cool Whip for another 20 calories and you have a delicious dessert under 200 calories.
* Sugar free Jell-O pudding is 60 calories; 80 to 85 calories with a serving or sugar free or regular Cool Whip for an easy anytime dessert treat under 100 calories.
* Fresh raspberries sweetened with Splenda and served over a scoop of vanilla ice cream (you decide if it's going to be low fat, regular, or the frozen yogurt variety based on the calories you feel you feel comfortable having for the dessert).
* Chocolate dipped strawberries. Dip fresh strawberries in dark, milk, or white chocolate; or use a combination of all three. Unless you go overboard on the chocolate, you should be able to have two chocolate dipped strawberries for around 100 calories.
* Baked apples. Use any baked apple recipe, but try either reducing the amount of sugar a little or substituting the sugar with Splenda for baking.
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Dorrie Ruplinger has written several articles about weight loss. For a free report on how to lose 10 pounds before Christmas visit LoseWeightForChristmas.com
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Weight Loss: Customize, Personalize, Spice Up!
By Charlene J. Nuble
You know you have weighted, err, waited more than enough. So you decide to get yourself started on some weight loss programs and regimens. In all likelihood you would draft yourself with the ones that promise you sure-hit quick weight loss tips. So you sweat and strain with your chosen weight loss program, perhaps ecstatically so at the start. Sure your body gets all aching with all your joints and knuckles cracking in epic proportions like ungreased door hinges of horror movies.
Looking at yourself in the mirror, you cringe at the sight of this blob staring back miserably at you still with the extra flabs flapping around somewhere there. You sigh in exasperation. Whatever happened to the weight loss program that promised to sculpt your body to whistle-bait shape? You scream in desperation. You know you have just been weigh-layed, err again, way-laid by some pseudo weight loss masters.
Truth is, we tend to pattern our weight loss mindset after the mentality of that of some backyard gym instructors. We torture ourselves with the age-old dictum “No pain, no gain.” Let’s face it, while it did miracles for Rocky, it sure did get him crippled (or, killed) in the final picture.
We are no Rocky. We are ordinary human beings with not-so-ordinary day-to-day affairs. Some are multi-tasked like the housewife who has to master doing diapers in one hand, pitching copies in the other, while applying tantric massage on her hubby with her feet. All throughout she is troubled between going for weight loss surgery and taking weight loss pills.
“No pain, no gain” is foolishly macho and downright false. Of course, there’s bound to be some discomfort when you’re just getting started with your own weight loss program, and later when you start to reach out for new weight loss goals.
But there’s an important difference between discomfort and pain. Learn it. Listen to your body say, “Moderation in all things.” Pain means injury. Pain makes you quit the weight loss program.
If you don’t like your chosen program of weight loss exercises, you won’t stick with it. It will become a chore, you’ll slack off and finally give up the entire weight loss program. Tailor your weight loss exercise to yourself, not to what others do or to some false image generated from within or without. Of course when you’re just getting started, weight loss may seem like a chore. But appearances are not always reality. Realize that your body and mind would always prefer being a couch potato, and will rebel at the thought of exertion in the weight loss program, so you’ve got to give any form of exercise a chance to grow on you before you start analyzing whether it’s for you or not! The key is to turn weight loss exercise into play, then you’ll succeed and persist. Lack of joy makes you quit.
So spice up your own program of weight loss exercises by customizing it according to your our own weight loss needs. Variety is still the spice of weight loss. You should’nt be satisfied just with pounding the pavement or sweating in a gym. Variety makes you learn how much you’re capable of. Play around, pick and choose, experiment with your own customized personal weight loss program.
Whatever weight loss exercises you choose from the following, try to get your heart rate up to about 70 percent of your safe maximum. You can do that by using this formula: 220 minus your age equals your Maximum Safe Heart Rate. Keep it at this rate for a solid half-hour. Don’t go over the 85 percent rate for more than a couple of minutes at a time. Of course, heart rate doesn’t figure into strength builders such as weigh lifting.
Note : The calories-burned figures that follow are for a 110-pounder. A 154-pounder should add on another 28 percent to that number, while a 198-pounder should add 55 percent.
Walking : Calories burned at 2 mph is 145 per hour; 3 mph is 235 per hour; at 5 mph is 435 per hour.
Jogging : Calories burned at 5mph is 530 per hour which is roughly about a 12-minute mile.
Jumping Rope : Calories burned is 600 calories per hour.
Swimming : At 30 yards per minute (about one lap of an Olympic-size pool), calories burned is 330 per hour.
Water-walking : Calories burned is 360 per hour in a fast game.
Bicycling : Calories burned at 10 mph is 390 per hour.
Aerobic Dancing : For low impact, calories burned is 240 per hour and for moderate impact, 350 per hour.
Square Dancing : Calories burned is 350 and up – way up! – per hour.
Table Tennis : Calories burned is 450 hour.
Rowing : Calories burned is 600 per hour.
Cross-country skiing : Calories burned at 10 mph is 600 per hour.
Weight Lifting : Calories burned is 250 per hour.
Martial Arts : Calories burned is 620 per hour.
You really won’t know what you like unless you try it. And if you haven’t tried it don’t knock it. Try mixing gardening with walking, housework with rowing, bicycling with weight lifting, dancing with martial arts, table-tennis with cross-country skiing, outdoors with indoors, team sports with solitary sports. Without variety, humans get bored and stale. They stop reaching. Boredom makes human beings quit.
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Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For updated links and information about weight loss, please go to: http://weight-loss.besthealthlink.net/ or for updated links and information on all health related topics, go to: http://www.besthealthlink.net/
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The Fastest And Easiest Way To Get A Flatter Tummy
 
Have you ever noticed that women and men with tight abs always have a certain confidence about them that others with big bellies don't? In this article I am going to show you a simple way to get your abs in shape. And the best part is that you don't even need to go to the gym for this. all you need is a couch!
You can get that snag look by following the cardinal rule of abdominal training. Do moves that correctly target all the right ab muscles. This means throw out standard crunches, throw out sit ups and throw out all those ab gadgets you got from the shopping channel, they are not only ineffective, they are actually dangerous for you and can cause back injuries! So here is how to perform crunches
Lie on a couch or on a bench that allows your upper back to hang off the bench freely! Place your calves on the top of the couch, with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle, Now Place your hands behind your head;
Then raise your head and shoulders towards your knees. Keep a rounded back and not a straight one. The rounder your back the stronger the contraction of the abs and the faster you will get them toned.
Your movements are in effect like a sit-up motion, but composed of only the very first few inches of the couch.
You must travel only 2-4 inches of the couch and no more - that is all what is needed to get an effective abdominal contraction
Now raise your pelvis and round your back as your curl your torso up to your knees. You should imagine yourself rolling up like a hedgehog (although you cannot really do this). Hold the contraction for 2-3 seconds. After you get a full contraction, you return to the start position except you travel below the couch to get a full stretch and then you repeat the movement!
You should perform as many small repetitions as possible until you cannot contract the abs again! For most people this will come out to 15-26 repetitions.
In summary: To perform the crunch you must lift your shoulders from a pre-stretch position and curl your body forward as if you are trying to touch your ribs with your pelvis. 1. Pause for a second and then lower your shoulders but do not rest at the bottom of the movement and then repeat the movement! 2. Make sure to keep your lower back past the bench or the couch for the pre-stretch.
It is that simple! If you do this simple exercise you will immediately feel a deep burn, that is a sure indication that your abs are being stimulated and if you keep this up and train your abs you will see amazing results super fast!
To see a picture of it , please use this link http://www.how-to-get-six-pack-abs.com/couch-crunches.html
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Rob Maraby is the author of 25 fitness books , his latest book is the fast abs program- a simple way to get six pack abs in just 4 minutes using nothing but your couch, check it out at http://www.mindnmuscle.com/abs/6-pack-abs-stomach.htm
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7:25 AM,
Did you ever think trying to do this on a couch a person may get injured? Maybe falling off the couch or the chushioning of the couch could lead to bouncing which could lead to neck and back problems?
For a so called expert this is a stupid recommendation.
9:53 AM,
I think this is a great way to flatten ur stomach!! This excersize is great for your abdomen expecially when u dont have time to excerize!!!
2:41 PM,
Sure with there was a picture describing this exercise. I think it is the same one I had fantastic luck with 25 years ago and never could remember how to do!
4:00 PM, The Imaginary Diva
There is a link to a picture of the crunches on the end of the article.
You know, I agree with you. I recently went to a "back to basics" exercise program and this was an exercise that I used to do a lot of way back when. Before all those ab toys came out.
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Is Your Diet Plan Hurting Your Kids?
 
In 2001, a study showed that mothers' eating habits significantly influence how their daughters eat. Even more than anything these mothers do to directly control the eating behavior of their daughters. If that's true, have you ever wondered how your dieting behavior affects your kids?
Before you choose a new diet plan, here are some things you might want to do for your kids' sakes as well as your own:
1. Avoid perfect diets.
You're not perfect. Nobody is.
If you choose a diet that requires perfect eating behavior, you're setting yourself up for failure. And you'll probably beat yourself up when you inevitably cheat - and cheat big.
If you don't set realistic standards for yourself, your kids may think they have to meet impossible standards of perfection, too.
Isn't it better to let them see you diet realistically? Show them how you can lose weight, but still handle social occasions like parties and eating out with friends.
Show them how you can work in a sweet treat now and then without acting like it's a character flaw.
Give yourself permission to be human. For your benefit and for theirs.
2. Avoid crash diets.
You already know it's unhealthy to lose more than 1 or 2 pounds a week. So don't do it.
You wouldn't want your kids to engage in risky or unhealthy behavior. You shouldn't, either.
Unless your doctor advises you to lose weight more quickly, stick to a diet plan that helps you to lose weight gradually.
3. Don't eliminate any food groups when you're dieting.
You need proper nutrition and so do your kids. So make sure all of you eat a balanced diet with enough choices from all the food groups. That way, all of you will stay strong and healthy.
Losing weight doesn't depend on cutting out certain foods or food groups. It's just a matter of cutting calories. Wisely.
Anyone who tells you anything different is misinformed or lying. It's calories. Period.
4. Set a sensible weight loss target for yourself.
You don't want your kids to look like they're anorexic. Neither should you.
It's not healthy. And it's not attractive, either.
Besides, we all know that magazines touch up those celebrity photos so our favorite stars look perfect. It's fantasy. It's illusion. It's not real.
So get real. Diet down to a healthy target weight, then stop. There's no need to go to some fashion extreme. You wouldn't want your kids to do it, would you?
5. Avoid yo-yo dieting.
If you're jumping from one diet to another with no real success or if your weight fluctuates wildly, then you're choosing the wrong diet plans. Skip the extreme diets that torture you until you break.
You need to choose something you can live with so you can lose the weight once and for all.
Does that mean you'll never gain an extra pound or two?
Of course not. But if you choose a realistic diet plan, you'll discover how to handle minor setbacks so they don't become major problems.
At the same time, you'll show your kids how to cope with weight loss in a healthier, less frustrating way in case they ever face the same problem as adults.
Show your kids that dieting doesn't have to be torture. That it doesn't have to be unhealthy. That you don't have to become an emotional basket case.
Show them that you can have a life and still enjoy it-even when you're losing weight.
It's better for you. And it's better for them.
6. Don't overreact if you cheat on your diet.
You don't want your kids to obsess over body image. And you certainly don't want them to have their entire self-image wrapped up in what they eat, do you?
Then don't do it to yourself.
It's easy to let a diet consume your life. Every conversation, every thought, every action seems to be about food and calories and fat grams and whatever else you're counting on your diet plan.
Yes, you have to become more aware of what you eat when you want to lose weight. But do yourself and everyone around you a favor.
Keep it in perspective. Plan your meals. Then live your life.
If you deviate from the plan every once in a while, oh well. That's life. Move on.
If you choose a realistic diet plan, it won't be the end of the world. And you'll still reach your weight loss goals.
Every diet plan should allow for those times when you need to indulge.
That way, you're more likely to succeed. And everyone around you will be happier if you're not obsessed with your diet.
Plus your kids may learn to keep their body image in perspective, too.
7. Get your doctor's approval before you start any new diet plan.
This is probably the best thing you can do for your kids. Show them how to be sensible and how to take proper care of their health. Show them by taking care of your health.
It's the best gift you can give them.
Important Disclaimer: This information is presented for educational purposes only. This isn't medical advice and it's not a substitute for any advice or treatment from your physician. You should always see your doctor before starting any new diet.
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Debbie Fontana is a full-time author and business owner who writes about health, weight loss, looking great, and feeling fantastic. She created the delicious I Love to Cheat lifestyle diet and the companion I Love to Cheat Rewards Newsletter. She encourages her subscribers to submit their weight loss problems, questions, and concerns. Visit her at http://www.ILoveToCheatDiet.com
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Get The Facts on Liposuction
 
Lots of people want to look better. Some have an operation to change their face or body. That’s called cosmetic surgery.
Some people want to get rid of fat to look better. They can have a special surgery for that. Fat is sucked from the body in a process called liposuction. Lipo means fat. Lipo is also the short term for the process.
Lipo is one of the most wanted cosmetic surgeries. It’s done all over the world. People get a leaner shape by losing inches, not pounds. Lipo is not for treating weight loss.
How is lipo done?
A doctor makes small cuts in your skin and then puts tubes into the cuts. The tubes connect to a machine that sucks out fat from under your skin. You can be awake or asleep while this is going on.
What happens after it’s over?
You are likely to be up and around quickly if you were awake during the surgery. If you were asleep, getting back to normal might take a few days. You wear a girdle or “waist nipper” for a while after lipo. That helps your skin get tight again.
Where on my body can I have lipo done? Common areas for lipo are:
Neck
Stomach
Back
Face
Love handles
Hips
Breasts
Calves
Thighs
Upper arms
Buttocks
Knees
You can have more than one area treated on the same day.
Does the fat come back?
If you eat a healthy diet and exercise, it might not. If you eat more or exercise less than you should, your fat cells will get large again. You may gain fat in areas of the body where you did not have it before.
Who should not have lipo done? Lipo is not right for you if:
You are not a risk taker.
Cost is an issue. Your health plan is not likely to cover lipo.
You are too heavy and are trying to lose weight.
You have a disease that would affect healing.
You take a medicine that would affect healing.
What else could I do about my body?
Change your diet.
Exercise.
Be happy with your body as it is.
Use clothes or makeup to cover up problem areas.
What’s the downside of lipo?
Health risks. These come with any surgery. These risks are infection, swelling, and blood clots.
More surgery. Your shape might not look even after lipo. The skin may be uneven. You might need more surgery to make it look right.
You pay. Most health plans do not cover lipo. They only cover cosmetic surgery that’s needed for a medical problem.
What should I do if I want to have lipo?
Ask your regular doctor to refer you to a cosmetic surgeon. Or check with the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery for some names. Be sure to ask for doctors who are board certified in your state. This means that they have passed certain tests.
Talk to at least two doctors.
Find out these things:
How many times does the doctor do lipo in a year?
How long has the doctor been doing lipo?
What kinds of problems has the doctor had in doing lipo?
Ask to see before-and-after photos.
Do not let a doctor pressure you.
Talk with people who have had lipo.
Make sure that you know all of the risks and benefits.
Find out exactly how much lipo will cost.
See if you can avoid being put to sleep during lipo. You will get better faster if you stay awake.
As Published by the US Food & Drug Administration - Office of Women's Health
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You Can Control Your Weight As You Quit Smoking
 
Will I Gain Weight if I Stop Smoking?
Not everyone gains weight when they stop smoking. On average, people who quit smoking gain only about 10 pounds. You are more likely to gain weight when you stop smoking if you have smoked for 10 to 20 years or smoked one or more packs of cigarettes a day. You can control your weight while you quit smoking by making healthy eating and physical activity a part of your life. Although you might gain a few pounds, remember you have stopped smoking and taken a big step toward a healthier life.
What causes weight gain after quitting?
When nicotine, a chemical in cigarette smoke, leaves your body, you may experience:
Short-term weight gain. The nicotine kept your body weight low, and when you quit smoking, your body returns to the weight it would have been had you never smoked.
You might gain 3 to 5 pounds due to water retention during the first week after quitting.
A need for fewer calories. After you stop smoking, you may use fewer calories than when you were smoking.
Will this weight gain hurt my health?
The health risks of smoking are far greater than the risks of gaining 5 to 10 pounds. Smoking causes more than 400,000 deaths each year in the United States. You would have to gain about 100 to 150 pounds after quitting to make your health risks as high as when you smoked. The health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting are listed below.
What Can I Do to Avoid Gaining Weight When I Quit Smoking?
To avoid gaining weight when you quit smoking, you need to become more physically active and improve your eating habits before you stop. Physical activity helps to control your weight by increasing the number of calories your body uses. Making healthy changes to your eating habits will prevent weight gain by controlling the amount of calories you eat. Try to reduce your chances of gaining weight by being more physically active and improving your eating habits before you stop smoking.
Become More Physically Active.
Becoming physically active is a healthy way to control your weight and take your mind off smoking. In one study, women who stopped smoking and added 45 minutes of walking a day gained less than 3 pounds. In addition to helping control your weight, exercise increases your energy, promotes self-confidence, improves your health, and may help relieve the stress and depression caused by the lack of nicotine in your body.
You can become more physically active by spending less time doing activities that use little energy, like watching television and playing video games, and spending more time doing physical activities. Try to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day on most days of the week. The activity does not have to be done all at once. It can be done in short spurts -- 10 minutes here, 20 minute there -- as long as it adds up to 30 minutes a day. Simple ways to become more physically active include gardening, housework, mowing the lawn, playing actively with children, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
Improve Your Eating Habits.
Try to gradually improve your eating habits. Changing your eating habits too quickly can add to the stress you may feel as you try to quit smoking. Eating a variety of foods is a good way to improve your health. To make sure you get all of the nutrients needed for good health, choose a variety of foods from each group in the Food Guide Pyramid (pictured below) each day. The Nutrition Facts Label that is found on most processed food products can also help you select foods that meet your daily nutritional needs. For a healthy diet, use the Pyramid to guide your daily food choices and make sure you:
Eat plenty of grain products, vegetables, and fruits.
Choose lean and lowfat foods and low-calorie beverages most often. Choose lowfat dairy products, lean meats, fish, poultry, and dry beans to get the nutrients you need without extra calories and fat.
Choose less often foods high in fat and sugars and low in nutrients.
What Counts as a Serving?
Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group
1 slice of bread
1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal
1/2 cup of cooked cereal, rice, or pasta
Vegetable Group
1 cup of raw, leafy vegetables
1/2 cup of other vegetables, cooked or chopped raw
3/4 cup of vegetable juice
Fruit Group
1 medium apple, banana, or orange
1/2 cup of chopped, cooked, or canned fruit
3/4 cup of fruit juice
Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group
1 cup of lowfat or nonfat milk or yogurt
1 1/2 ounces of lowfat or nonfat natural cheese
2 ounces of lowfat or nonfat processed cheese
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group
2-3 ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish
1/2 cup of cooked dry beans or 1 egg counts as 1 ounce of lean meat.
2 tablespoons of peanut butter or 1/3 cup of nuts counts as 1 ounce of meat.
When You Are Ready to Quit Smoking
Pick a day to quit smoking during a non-stressful period. For example, try not to quit smoking during holiday seasons when you might be tempted to eat more. Quitting during a stressful time at work or at home might cause extra snacking or a smoking relapse.
Try to focus on quitting smoking and healing your body. Your first goal should be to quit smoking and let your body heal from the effects of nicotine. After you feel better and are not smoking, work harder on improving your eating and physical activity habits to help you lose any weight that you might have gained.
After You Quit
Learn how to reduce cravings for both cigarettes and food. Once you stop smoking, it is important to learn how to handle cravings for cigarettes and food. Remember, a craving only lasts about 5 minutes. Consider these actions to help deal with your cravings.
Replace smoking with other activities. Snack on fruit or sugarless gum to satisfy any sweet cravings. Keep your hands busy. Replace the action of holding cigarettes with activities like doodling, working puzzles, knitting, twirling a straw, or holding a pen or pencil.
Drink less caffeine. Try to avoid drinking beverages that contain caffeine, such as sodas. Nicotine withdrawal will make you feel jittery and nervous, and the caffeine may only make nicotine withdrawal worse.
Get enough sleep. When you feel tired, you are more likely to crave cigarettes and food.
Reduce tension. To help relieve tension, relax by meditating, taking a walk, soaking in the tub, or taking deep breaths. Find something that will help you relax and replace the urge to smoke.
Get support and encouragement. You need a lot of support when you quit smoking. Talk to a friend when you get the urge to smoke or join a support group such as Nicotine Anonymous. You can also participate in workshops offered by health care providers that will help you quit smoking. If you can, find a friend to quit with you for mutual support.
Talk to your doctor about nicotine replacement. If you have significant withdrawal symptoms or are concerned about weight gain, talk to your doctor. Some nicotine replacement products, formerly available by prescription only, are now available over the counter. Using nicotine gum or a nicotine patch, along with improved eating habits and physical activity, will help you reduce your risk of a smoking relapse. Nicotine gum has been shown to delay weight gain after quitting. You may also want to talk to your doctor about prescription medications that are available to help you quit smoking.
Try not to do things that tempt you to smoke or eat when you are not hungry.Keep a journal of where and when you feel most tempted to smoke and avoid these situations. Substitute healthy activities for smoking to help you avoid the urge to smoke or eat when you are not hungry.
Try not to panic about modest weight gain. Accept some weight gain as a normal result of the nicotine leaving your body. Know that quitting smoking is the best thing that you can do for you and those around you. If possible, before you quit, prepare a plan to quit smoking that includes simple changes in your eating and exercise habits. Improving your lifestyle as you stop smoking can help you prevent a large weight gain and become a healthy nonsmoker.
As published by The Weight-Control Information Network.
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Take Advantage of Your Gym Membership
You purchased your gym membership to be able to use the facilty and the fitness machines to keep fit. But, is that all that a gym can offer you?
Most fitness centers offer coupon booklets for their members to take advantage of discounts for diet products, sports clothing and groceries. Your gym will usually will display it at at a public area or ask one of your fitness representatives for your copy. This is great for buying all your nutritional and fitness needs at a discounted price!
Fitness centers also have member appreciation events that you should take advantage of, whether it's a pub night or an evening out for dinner. It is always good to meet other members that go to the same gym as you. This is a perfect opportunity to create support group or find a workout buddy.
They also make available to their members workshops such as understanding your diet, fitness techniques, and motivational support. Most gyms offer these at an extra cost, but it could be well worth it. When you are sick, who prescribes your medicine? Your doctor. The same concept applies here. We need to rely on the professionals. Try working with a personal trainer once or twice a week. They will be able to set your workout schedule, routine and work towards achieving your weight loss goals.
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Body Wrapping And Obesity
By Rene Graeber
Many spas and salons offer a process called “body wrapping.” This procedure claims to remove inches from the waist, thighs, hips or other parts of the body. The process includes the use of special wraps or clothing and can sometimes be used with special lotions or creams that are applied to the skin.
Customers are usually told that they can lose “inches” as opposed to pounds and that fat will melt away bringing about a loss of inches in about an hour. One of the claims is that wrapping will work because cellulite is “water logged fatty tissue.”
What overweight person wouldn’t love to find a product that will render them slim and trim while they sleep?
Unfortunately, many people think that body wrapping is a relatively “new” procedure and jump on the bandwagon quickly.
The truth is that the body wrapping craze has been around for some time.
Over two decades ago, government “watchdogs” reported:
“Who can blame the fretfully flabby for being lured by the promise of losing inches without doing anything more strenuous than popping a pill or wrapping up the offending flesh? Who can resist ads for body wraps that promise ‘to burn away fat even while you sleep,’ to ‘lose 4-6 inches the first day?"
What do these wraps consist of?
Some are plastic or rubber garments worn around the waist, some cover the waist, hips and thighs, and others cover nearly the entire body.
Some are to be worn while carrying out routine activities, others while exercising, and some while sleeping. One is inflated with air from a vacuum cleaner. Another uses an electric hair dryer to blow in warm air. Some are used after a cream, gel or lotion is applied or after the wrap is soaked in a solution.
The garments and wraps, with or without lotions and creams, say that they reduce body dimensions by removing fluids. Most medical experts agree that such treatment will cause a loss of inches and perhaps pounds due to profuse perspiration. But the reductions are temporary. The fluid is soon replaced by drinking or eating.
Remember, rapid and excessive fluid loss is potentially dangerous because it can bring on severe dehydration and can upset the balance of important electrolytes in the body. Reputable spas are aware of any potential hazards such as this, so do your homework and select a spa with a good reputation.
Some people have tried using “plastic wrap” as body wrap material. In fact, that was a very popular practice several decades ago.
Body wrapping has evolved since those days, becoming much more sophisticated. Prices for a body wrap range anywhere from $40 an hour up to as much as several thousand dollars at some of the upscale spas.
Some advertising claims that body wrapping will eliminate, or at the least reduce, cellulite but we’ll leave that up to you to determine. What we can tell you is that visiting a spa or salon for body wrapping may be a wonderfully rejuvenating experience, leaving you rested, relaxed and refreshed.
And who wouldn’t like to have a few hours being pampered and fussed over in a relaxing environment regardless if it helps the cellulite problem.
Some spas advertise herbal and other natural wraps. In fact, the methods and products applied are widely varied. Let’s explore some of the components that make up a good “wrap” experience.
Herbal wraps. Some of the higher end spas go so far as to grow their own “herbs” for use in their body wraps, but that isn’t necessary for a good body wrap experience. Herbs can be fresh, or dried and usually organically grown is best.
Each herb has a specific effect. Some increase circulation, another may soothe the skin and so on.
The herbs are steeped in very hot water (almost boiling) then special muslin sheets are soaked in the solution. It is these herb-infused sheets along with other insulating layers that wrap around the body.
How the treatments work is interesting. The goal is to create a condition not unlike your body when you have a fever. We all know that when we have a fever, our body eliminates toxins by sweating.
It’s the same principle with body wraps. The results vary. Some people report a very intense detoxification while for others it might be mild.
Methods of application and content vary as well. Seaweed, mud and salt are popular body wraps. Most often, the subject is wrapped from neck to toe with the arms set close to the sides of the body. This can be uncomfortable for someone who suffers from claustrophobia.
The easiest correction for this is to keep the arms free from the wrap. Most people who are claustrophobic find the works and that all they need to be able to feel free to remove themselves if they choose.
Whatever type of body wrap you select make certain that you feel comfortable with the spa and that a technician is always close at hand.
Care should be taken when selecting a salon or spa. Some things to consider:
How long have they been offering body wraps?
Do they have a licensed clinician whose sole purpose is massage and/or body wraps?
Where do their herbs and other contents come from?
Do they offer any special pricing for new clients?
Will they allow a tour of their facilities prior to purchase?
Have they had any unresolved complaints reported by the Better Business Bureau?
Do they have any package pricing for multiple visits?
Watch your local publications for coupon offers. This can be a good way to try out a service at a bargain.
Ask your friends if they have had a body wrapping experience and whether they enjoyed it and what kind of results did they experience. You may even want to check for “two for one” specials and try it out with a friend!
Whether the experience reduces your cellulite or not, if you follow the guidelines you are in for a pleasant experience. Who knows, you might just like it enough to include it in your long term personal care budget!
About the Rene Graeber:
Rene Graeber graduated from the University of Munic in Educational and Sports Science and from the Paracelsus School of Medicine in Hamburg from Naturopathic Medicine. If you’re looking for the latest, helpful information about alternative medicine the visit his website in Germany at http://wellness-fitness-health.blogspot.com/
Read more articles by: Rene Graeber
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Diet Myths - How Much Do You Really Know?
Fact: Fad diets are not the best way to lose weight and keep it off. Fad diets often promise quick weight loss or tell you to cut certain foods out of your diet. You may lose weight at first on one of these diets. But diets that strictly limit calories or food choices are hard to follow. Most people quickly get tired of them and regain any lost weight.
Fad diets may be unhealthy because they may not provide all of the nutrients your body needs. Also, losing weight at a very rapid rate (more than 3 pounds a week after the first couple of weeks) may increase your risk for developing gallstones (clusters of solid material in the gallbladder that can be painful). Diets that provide less than 800 calories per day also could result in heart rhythm abnormalities, which can be fatal.
Tip: Research suggests that losing ½ to 2 pounds a week by making healthy food choices, eating moderate portions, and building physical activity into your daily life is the best way to lose weight and keep it off. By adopting healthy eating and physical activity habits, you may also lower your risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Myth: High-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are a healthy way to lose weight.
Fact: The long-term health effects of a high-protein/low-carbohydrate diet are unknown. But getting most of your daily calories from high-protein foods like meat, eggs, and cheese is not a balanced eating plan. You may be eating too much fat and cholesterol, which may raise heart disease risk. You may be eating too few fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which may lead to constipation due to lack of dietary fiber. Following a high-protein/low-carbohydrate diet may also make you feel nauseous, tired, and weak.
Eating fewer than 130 grams of carbohydrate a day can lead to the buildup of ketones (partially broken-down fats) in your blood. A buildup of ketones in your blood (called ketosis) can cause your body to produce high levels of uric acid, which is a risk factor for gout (a painful swelling of the joints) and kidney stones. Ketosis may be especially risky for pregnant women and people with diabetes or kidney disease.
Tip: High-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are often low in calories because food choices are strictly limited, so they may cause short-term weight loss. But a reduced-calorie eating plan that includes recommended amounts of carbohydrate, protein, and fat will also allow you to lose weight. By following a balanced eating plan, you will not have to stop eating whole classes of foods, such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables—and miss the key nutrients they contain. You may also find it easier to stick with a diet or eating plan that includes a greater variety of foods.
Myth: Starches are fattening and should be limited when trying to lose weight.
Fact: Many foods high in starch, like bread, rice, pasta, cereals, beans, fruits, and some vegetables (like potatoes and yams) are low in fat and calories. They become high in fat and calories when eaten in large portion sizes or when covered with high-fat toppings like butter, sour cream, or mayonnaise. Foods high in starch (also called complex carbohydrates) are an important source of energy for your body.
Tip: A healthy eating plan is one that:
Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.
Is low in saturated fats, trans fat, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
For more specific information about food groups and nutrition values, visit www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines.
Myth: Certain foods, like grapefruit, celery, or cabbage soup, can burn fat and make you lose weight.
Fact: No foods can burn fat. Some foods with caffeine may speed up your metabolism (the way your body uses energy, or calories) for a short time, but they do not cause weight loss.
Tip: The best way to lose weight is to cut back on the number of calories you eat and be more physically active.
Myth: Natural or herbal weight-loss products are safe and effective.
Fact: A weight-loss product that claims to be “natural” or “herbal” is not necessarily safe. These products are not usually scientifically tested to prove that they are safe or that they work. For example, herbal products containing ephedra (now banned by the U.S. Government) have caused serious health problems and even death. Newer products that claim to be ephedra-free are not necessarily danger-free, because they may contain ingredients similar to ephedra.
Tip: Talk with your health care provider before using any weight-loss product. Some natural or herbal weight-loss products can be harmful.
As published by The Weight Control Information Network - US Department of Health & Human Services.
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What Are People Saying About Winsor Pilates?
Camille lost 14lbs and 3 dress sizes. Vincent lost 30lbs and 6 inches. Gina lost 66lbs and 3 dress sizes. These men and women have done it, and so can you. It's fun to look at all the testimonials and see how people just like you, with similar goals, have succeeded. Listen to some of these real-life success stories and hear from the many who have achieved their health, fitness and weight loss goals.
"Dynamic sequencing." Two words that at first glance may not mean much to some. But to Mari Winsor, her celebrity clients and millions of fans, dynamic sequencing has literally changed their lives. It's a special combination of controlled movements guaranteed to shape and sculpt long, lean muscles in a fraction of the time of other workouts. And it can only be found in Winsor Pilates.
Winsor Pilates is designed to tone and sculpt the entire body to help people like you and me lose weight through a low-intensity, calorie-burning workout. Together with Guthy-Renker, Winsor has helped millions of Americans get the body they want while helping them achieve their exercise results through an exciting, fun and healthy workout.
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Weightwatchers.com: Exploring the Web's Importance in the Obesity Battle
By Meredith, Guest Contritubor from The Pilates Body
Issues concerning body image pervade modern culture. The discussion of the problems caused by an unrealistic desire to attain an ideal, thin physique, is increasingly more common. Perceptions of body weight differ between men and women. Females of normal weight are more likely to view themselves as too fat, while men of normal weight consider themselves too skinny. Societal influences such as the media, music videos, the fashion industry, magazines, and television shape people’s perceptions of their body size, providing thinner-than-average role models for women. Overweight females feel pressured to lose weight in order to look more like the women they see in the magazines and movies. However, the heavier a woman becomes, the more embarrassed she may be to exercise at gyms and go to group nutritional counseling. With the widespread availability and convenience of the Internet boom, females have access to information in the privacy and comfort of their homes, giving them the chance to succeed in weight loss programs, such as Weight Watchers, within their own time schedule.
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About The Author:
Pilates has been a passion of Meredith for the past seven years, so it seemed almost natural to become certified. Body Arts and Sciences International is known for the best in comprehensive and intensive Pilates teacher-training. Meredith completed her certification in June 2006, and currently runs a studio in the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles.
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