Posted by Virginia H. | Posted in General tips | Posted on 05-04-2010-05-2008
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Getting enough sleep is very important. Without even realizing it, we tend to eat more when we are tired; it is a way to “perk” ourselves up. While eating something high in carbs will give you a burst of energy, it will soon fade away. Feeling well-rested may help keep that “afternoon slump” at bay (and you away from the fridge).
To be an efficient fat-burning machine, your body requires at least eight hours of
sleep a night. If you think that you’re doing yourself a favor by sleeping less, you’re mistaken. Give your body time to rest itself, both mentally and physically. Sleep is very, very important (if only for mental alertness for the following day).
Sleep just right. Don’t sleep too long or too short because according to a study done by researchers at Laval University in Quebec, people who slept too long (over 8 hours) & people who slept too short (under 6 hours) were more likely to gain weight than people who slept the normal 7-to-8 hours.
Also when you don’t get enough sleep the levels of
leptin in your body are lowered. Leptin is a blood protein that suppresses your appetite. With your levels of
leptin being lowered due to sleep depravation your appetite is tend to grow.
This is one of the easiest and most pleasant recommendations of how to loose weight fast and effectively at home.
Posted by Virginia H. | Posted in Articles, General tips | Posted on 03-04-2010-05-2008
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We’ve got our health truths down pat. For physical wellness, eat good, wholesome food and get plenty of exercise. But what about the myths out there about diet and exercise? Watch and learn as we bust five of the top diet and exercise myths.
Myth #1: Carbs are the Enemy
Maybe we can blame Dr. Atkins and other proponents of the low-carb diet craze for this one. Experts suggest that carbohydrates play a star role in keep you energized and your organs functioning properly. The carb bad rap should rest squarely on the shoulders of “white carbs” like white bread, white rice, and sugar. These refined carbs, dietitians suggest, are more likely to pack on the pounds. Stick with whole grains like whole wheat pasta and brown rice for a healthier diet.
Myth #2: Never Eat After 8PM
The habit of under-eating all day only to overdo it at dinner time is likely where this myth came from. Eating excess calories at any hour of the day will lead to weight gain. Just remember: It’s not when you eat, it’s what you eat.
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The worst thing you can do while watching you diet and trying to lose weight is skip a meal. It has just the opposite effect of what you want. You need to have at least four regular meals every day.
Important fact: While skipping a meal will reduce your calorie intake for that hour, it will leave you much hungrier later on.
Have an egg for breakfast. Studies found that an egg for breakfast helped overweight people feel more full over 24 hours than a bagel-based breakfast of equal calories and the people who ate the egg breakfast ate 330 calories less during the day and after an 8-week study.
The people who had eggs for breakfast instead of bagels lost 65% more weight and they lost 16% more fat and don’t worry about your cholesterol levels going up because even though the people in that 8 week study had 2 eggs for breakfast everyday.
Please leave a comment if you found this weight loss tip useful.
Getting enough sleep is very important. Without even realizing it, we tend to eat more when we are tired; it is a way to “perk” ourselves up. While eating something high in carbs will give you a burst of energy, it will soon fade away. Feeling well-rested may help keep that “afternoon slump” at bay (and you away from the fridge).
