It Does´nt have to bee boring...

Hallo gays,
I do now be a really happy girl - You see, yesterday was the first day in about three years that I could walk into a fashion store and try to put on a jacket in a normal size Eur 46. I did a sort of hide myself in the little cabin where you can try and see your clothes in a mirror - AND GUESS WHAT????
    - I could wear the most nice winter-coat in the shop!
My heart was beating and first I tought that this was an extra big modell - so I did run out in the shop, grabbing some more size eur 46 to try on AND - I could actually wear them all!!!
   This was an absolutely amazing feeling! Just imageing that after all these  years be able to wear all this fancy clothes again - fantastic! I bought the nice winterjacket anf all  my friends really could se my change in size!
How could this happen?
   For servel months i have almost not been eating carbohydrate at all , yet I have NOT starved!! 
I will be back in a few days - telling you more about how to gain 4 sizes in about 5months!

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Interview with Ben Davis: "my 120 pounds journey"

In January of 2009, a young man by the name of Ben Davis had had enough. He was 358lbs, and his weight was taking its toll on his health and his personal life. Then one day he started to run...
If you haven't seen this incredibly inspiring video, do yourself a favor and watch it. Then watch it again, and share it with others. Ben Davis' journey is a true testament of the human spirit and what one can accomplish with dedication, hard work (and some nipple band aids!)
Here's the video:

Determined to get into the head of such a determined and fearless human being, I caught up with Ben Davis, and had the privilege of picking his brain about his amazing journey.
MH: Hello Ben!
First of all, thank you so much for taking the time out to do this.
BD: It's my pleasure; I'm honored.
MH: I was really struck by the line in the video that says "and then I got inspired". Was there a moment/event/epiphany that occurred that sparked you into action? Describe if you can what the turning point was.
BD: There was absolutely a moment for me. It was Christmas of '08. I was spending the break with my grandmother in Massachusetts. She's always been a big supporter of me, but has always been concerned with my health and obesity. Throughout my life, she had always offered me advice and tips on how to become healthy, but where I appreciated it, I had also always kind of dismissed it. Then, this particular Christmas, in one of our many conversations she just asked me if I was happy. At the time, I just nonchalantly told her I was. Later that night, though, I started to think about it, and realized I wasn't happy. I also had the luxury of being able to pinpoint my sadness to my obesity.
So the next morning was Christmas and, being the irresponsible grandchild, I hadn't gotten her a gift. I woke up early and made the website. I wrote the address on a card for her and told her it was my commitment to her, that it was finally time to get my life together. She loved it.

MH: When you decided you were going to start running, did you have a specific goal in mind? Did you ever imagine when you started this journey less than 2 years ago that you would have undergone such a drastic transformation?
BD: There wasn't really any goals at first other than, "lose weight, get fit." But I knew running would be a means to that end, so my brother, Jed, and I signed up for a 5K to kind of kickstart us and give us something to work towards. He had about 50 pounds to lose (and has, by the way) so it was a perfect time for us both to be getting our act together.
But finishing the 5K 17 days later lit a fire in me. I loved the race atmosphere and loved seeing my times improve, so I never looked back.

MH: People start these kinds of endeavors all the time with the best of intentions, but very few of them accomplish what you did. What was it that kept you going, Ben?
BD: A few things, actually. First of all, the fear of going back to the dark place of depression. I knew how sad I was back then and never wanted to go back. I actually wrote a letter to my future self on the blog. It basically said, "Dude, if you're thinking of giving up, just remember, you've never been as happy as you are now. Keep going." And any time I would have a bad run or eat bad for a week, I would remember that letter and keep going.
Second thing was the running scene and the constant races. Having races and goals for those races really keeps the motivation up. I probably wouldn't have been successful if I had gone in just trying to have random workouts each day. With races, you're always kind of on a set schedule, training wise, and always wanting to improve your times, so you're always motivated to keep hitting the track.
MH: You've accomplished such an amazing feat to this point. What are some of your personal and athletic goals for the future?
Being bigger, I'm not really built for speed. I'm more into the long distance, endurance stuff like triathlons and long road races, so my goals are more marathonish type things. Of course, it would be fantastic to run a marathon in all 50 states. That's one of our big goals. More Ironmans, no doubt. And recently we've been toying with the idea of a 100-miler, but nothing set on that. The main goal, though, is to keep going. Just keep doing it. If nothing else, just make sure to stay with it.
MH: Lastly, what message do you have for people out there who may find themselves in a situation similar to yours of 2 years ago?
BD: My four commandments!
1. Be public
If you keep this to yourself, it will be easy to quit. The thing about having a health problem/addiction, is that the natural impulse is to hide it and keep it secret that you're trying to better yourself. But, it's also easier to quit if it's just you that knows about it.
And here's a secret: Unlike some addictions like alcoholism or drug use that are hideable, obesity is different. People know you're obese. It's not your little secret; you're not fooling anyone (no matter how much black or vertical lines you wear). So if you want to change, tell people. It seems embarrassing, I know. And it's hard, but you'll find that the people that love and care about you are going to be excited for you.
2. Get involved in something official
The feeling of being a part of something bigger than yourself will keep you motivated to keep going. Join a local fitness movement (running club, cycling group, weight watchers, etc...) If you have a group of people with likeminded goals, you'll keep coming back. As a bonus, if you join a running club, you'll have official races (Crazy scary, at first, but really no big deal) that you can work toward to keep you having goals. Get involved. You won't regret it.
3. Do something that you enjoy
Running isn't for everyone, so don't do it if you don't want to. Do you enjoy rollerblading? Good. Do that, but do it enough for it to work. Love cycling? Perfect. Did you swim in high school and kind of wish you could get back into it? Great.
If you hate what you're doing, you won't be doing it for very long. If I had said at the beginning, "I'm going to get really freaking good at doing the elliptical," BenDoesLife would have lasted two weeks. Find something that works for you and kill it. You can do it.
4. Be a smarter eater
And I don't mean you have to find a popular name-brand diet thing. If you want to, fine, but they aren't for everyone. But you have to eat better and, more importantly, smarter. Are you and your friends going out for pizza? Ok. Have two slices instead of seven (which was my number of choice.) Want something easy for breakfast? Toast an English muffin rather than a Pop-Tart.
And, if nothing else, learn portion control. Our portion sizes are completely out of whack these days, and what you think is a small meal is probably still more than you should be eating. It's going to take a month or two before you're used to the smaller portions but you'll get there, and it's imperative that you do. Give it time.
MH: Well, Ben I'm sure I speak for many when I wish you a very heartfelt congratulations and all the best in your future pursuits.
Be sure to check out Ben's blog - documenting his continuing journey and sharing thoughts, tips and other musings.
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Poll: Hugh Jackman may bulk up vegan for Wolverine.

A few weeks ago focus of our weekly survey as a vegan diet killed almost Angelina Jolie.
Now it has been reported that Hugh Jackman is considering using a vegan diet for bulk import for his next film X-men origins: Wolverine II.Wenn almost a vegan diet "Angelina killed" it will produce a torn, violent, but vegetarian Wolverine?
In a recent interview with VegNews, Brendan Brazier, (a vegan nutritionists, athletes, author and founder of vegetarian based Vega), said that he has worked with Jackman to prepare for his upcoming film.
Although Wolverine quality tobacco packaging to eat much chicken for his previous film, Jackman has since mostly vegan joined a diet for environmental and health reasons.Brazier not certain if the actor completely vegan for its bulk to go, but will be most likely mainly vegan.
A vegan diet contains enough protein, muscular to produce in the first X-men origins Wolverine-movie saw or will we see a punier version in Wolverine II?
What do you think? participation in the survey and comments below.
Can a vegan diet be used to produce bulky muscle mass?

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The Twinkie diet: Eating junk food and lose weight?

It has synchronized by the media "the Twinkie diet": Mark Haub, Professor at Kansas State University's Department of human nutrition, has on junk food were survived for the past month.
And he has lost weight.
This may seem to fly diet in the face of conventional wisdom. Finally win junk food results in weight, right?
Haub began the "Twinkie diet" on 25.August.Seither he has predominantly Swiss cake, blueberry muffins, cinnamon buns, peanut butter of Oreos and ate hot dogs.
And junk food Haub has milk (for protein) and vegetables (vitamins) with dinner.
By sticking to 1,800 calories per day - about 600-800 less than he should to maintain weight - Haub lost 10 lbs in the first three weeks of his "diet".
It should not be considered such as surprise come. Finally could lose weight, the food two candy bars a day: it is the calories - in verses calories - out which matter.
Haub is not do, because it is a junk food addict - he admits missing salads and Blauschimmelkäse.Er tries to open debate about how people on a low income healthy (on nutrition, food) eat can have deleted costs around $ 5 / day:

It is unrealistic to expect that you will find fresh in some areas of the company broccoli, tomatoes at a price affordable your nutrients from a supplement do someone get, which then is your fuel received from what always available, it is important that you always are not fruit and vegetables and whole grains? is this OK?

Of course, there are great diet on a diet questions that salty, diet goes so much from sugary, processed products depends. much more than Kalorien.Plus that most people on a junk food diet would find it (because sugar crashes and lack of fiber) so hungry that you hardly have a stick calorie restriction would be.
What do you think? is Haub's important in a world where processed, packaged foods are often very much, experiment cheaper than fresh fish? or this is a dangerous way to diet?

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Do You Lack Motivation to Exercise?

One of the best ways to overcome a lack of motivation to exercise, is to find a healthy role model.
But forget Angelina Jolie, or Hugh Jackman, this is Carol Burns... and she's the real deal!
So, what's Carol's advice to the slackers amongst us?

Hey, get off your duff, and get over here and workout... it works for me!

This was Carol celebrating her 90th birthday at the Curves Gym. Yes, you read that right, she is 90 years old... wow!

I love Carol's ethos:

I'll grow old someday, just not today. So, I keep working out, so I don't have to.

Can you see yourself still working out when you're 90 years old?
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Belly Fat Cure

The Belly Fat Cure by Jorge Cruise has found its way to the New York Times Best Seller List, and is one of the latest diets hoping to appeal to the millions of people who struggle with obesity.

Jorge Cruise is also the author of the popular 3 Hour Diet, which instructed dieters to eat every three hours to lose weight.

So, what does Cruise's new diet promote in order to help dieters lose belly fat and the promised "4 pounds a week"?

The basic premise of Jorge Cruise's new diet is based on keeping insulin levels regulated in the body. The Belly Fat Cure states that high insulin levels cause the liver to turn sugar into fat, which ultimately gets stored in the belly.

If a dieter wishes to keep insulin levels within a healthy range he/she must get rid of simple sugars from the diet. Jorge says that The Belly Fat Cure isn't about counting calories, but about paying attention to what kind of calories are being consumed.

Jorge claims that eating less and exercising more doesn't work, and he guarantees if the dieter sticks to his plan "to the letter", he/she will lose 4 pounds a week, and results will be "almost instant".

Cruise offer's prospective dieters a free 7 day plan and promises to be with the dieter every step of the way.

Breakfast 2 or 3 eggs any style with one slice of whole grain toast with a pat of butter or cream cheese. A cup of coffee with cream or half and half; but not milk, its full of hidden sugarSnack LunchSnack Dinner Salad with baby spinach, grilled chicken, crushed black pepper, and olive oil dressing. A side of either broccoli or zucchini, sauteed in butter and topped with melted mozzarella.Dessert Decaf espresso with a dollop of heavy whipped cream sprinkled with cinnamon and sweetened with a packet of stevia.While cutting out simple sugars isn't really anything new, and has been shown to be effective in helping people not only lose weight, but to have better health as well, many of Cruise's claims in The Belly Fat Cure aren't based on solid research, and are more or less marketing hyperbole.

Statements such as "results are almost instantly", "eating less exercising more doesn't work", as well as "flavoring each of your three main meals daily with a pinch of salt will also aid in digestion and accelerate your weight loss", are simply not factual.

I signed up for the 7 day sample plan, which was really just a ploy to get me on Cruise's mailing list. It contained very little information, apart from a couple days worth of menus that to me seemed to be quite high in saturated fat, and was designed for a 40 year old woman, which I am not.

In Cruises automated email he claims to be with me every step of the way, yet when I replied to his email with a question, it instantly bounced back saying email quota was exceeded.

Although Cruise is a pretty savvy marketer of his products, by getting attention from Oprah and Dr. Oz, his Belly Fat Cure teaches nothing new and actually encourages dieters to consume high amounts of saturated fat and salt. Not to mention the widely disproved notion that belly fat can be targeted by a certain diet or certain exercises.

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University of Connecticut weight loss survey [Forum]

Are currently trying to lose weight?

If so, researchers at the University of Connecticut would appreciate your participation in a confidential online survey.

We understand the experience and ensure, that come with trying to lose weight and are researching among people on "Attitudes, behaviour and identity" to currently involved in this effort.

Complete the online survey of a convenient location (e.g., at home or anywhere with Internet access) .join you $ 15 in cash or an Amazon.com gift Karte.Ihre participation will remain confidential.

Contact Eileen Pitpitan, if you
interested in.

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Can I Lose Weight With ME/CFS? [Forum]

Six months back I was diagnosed with ME/CFS. I am lucky enough that it has not left me bed ridden. I am increasingly aware of those things that make me worse. However, if I do not any exercise I am prone to melancholia, for this reason it is really important that I get out regularly. Also, being laid up in bed for 6 months means I have put on more weight than I had already gained. ME sufferers often need to eat more.

I am really struggling as I do not want to put weight on anymore but have no real means of losing it. I go out for walks as my way to lose it but feel that it is never really going to happen for me.

My diet is pretty simple, I eat muselli for breakfast (with juice not milk), protein based food with vegetables at lunch time and carbohydrate meals with vegetables in the evening.

Does any one have any suggestions on how else I can lose weight? Based on my ability to walk between 3 - 5 miles a day how long will it take, and will I even manage to lose weight?

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How Do I Recover From One Days Binge Eating? [Forum]

I've been on a really strict diet for the past few months. I've been eating anywhere from 800-1500 calories a day but burning 1000 just in the gym for 3 days a week and the other days I would do a lighter exercise like a 3-5 mile walk or a 7 vs. 7 soccer game. most of the time my calorie intake would be around 1000, and probably around 1500 maybe twice.
anyway a couple days ago I decided to up my calorie intake to about 1500 average to try to maintain my weight cause I don't want to lose more, I just want to maintain it.
I was having a hardtime and was closer to around 1200. I feel pretty guilty eating more.
well today for breakfast I had a pb&J on 100 cal bread thins which had about 200 calories, a 387 calorie bran muffin lunch. all was fine till dinner and my dad made tacos, I had 7 and two large servings of spanish rice. the tacos were the authentic mexican kind
they were carne asada/chicken on a grilled corn tortilla with chile and onion (not like the chile and onion has calories). im guessing my calorie intake today was around 2900
do you think If tomorrow i eat around 750 calories by eating only things like salads, egg whites, zucchini, and maybe a slimfast I will be okay?
the rest of next week should I stay in the 1000 range or continue my plan back to the 1500. i don't want to gain weight, how do i fix this?
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University of Connecticut Weight Loss Survey [Forum]

Are you currently trying to lose weight?

If so, researchers at the University of Connecticut would appreciate your participation in a confidential online survey.
We understand the experiences and concerns that come with trying to lose weight, and are conducting research on "Attitudes, Behaviors, and Identity" among people currently engaging in this effort.
Complete the online survey from a convenient location (E.g., your own home or anywhere with internet access). Receive $15 in cash or an Amazon.com gift card. Your participation will remain confidential.
Please contact Eileen Pitpitan if you are
interested.
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The Twinkie Diet: Eat Junk Food and Lose Weight?

It's been dubbed "the Twinkie diet" by the media: Mark Haub, a professor in Kansas State University's Department of Human Nutrition, has been surviving on junk food for the past month.

And, he's lost weight.

This might seem to fly in the face of conventional nutritional wisdom. After all, junk food results in weight gain, right?

Haub started the "Twinkie Diet" on 25th August. Since then, he's been eating mostly swiss cake rolls, blueberry muffins, cinnamon rolls, Peanut Butter Oreos, and hot dogs.

As well as the junk food, Haub has milk (for protein), and vegetables (for vitamins) with dinner.

By sticking to 1,800 calories a day - around 600-800 fewer than he'd need to maintain weight - Haub lost 10lbs in the first three weeks of his "diet".

It shouldn't come as such as surprise. After all, you could lose weight eating two candy bars a day: it's the calories-in verses calories-out which matter.

Haub isn't doing this because he's a junk-food addict - he admits missing salads and blue cheese. He's trying to open up debate about how people on a low income can't eat healthily (on the diet, his food costs have dropped to around $5/day):

It's unrealistic in some areas of society to expect that you can find fresh broccoli, tomatoes at a price that is affordable. If somebody can get their nutrients from a supplement and then they get their fuel from whatever is available, does it matter that they're not getting fruits and vegetables and whole grains? Is that okay?

Of course, there are big nutritional questions to be asked about a diet which relies so heavily on sugary, salty, processed products. Nutrition is about a lot more than calories. Plus, most folks on a junk food diet would find themselves so hungry (due to sugar crashes and lack of fiber) that they'd be hard-pressed to stick to a calorie restriction.

What do you think? Is Haub's experiment an important one in a world where processed, packaged foods are often much cheaper than fresh ones? Or is this a dangerous way to diet?

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Belly fat cure

<img alt="" src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HENRIK%7E1/LOKALA%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-12.png" />Belly fat cure by Jorge Cruise has found its way in the New York Times best seller list and is one of the latest diets in the hope that raise millions of people to fight obesity.
Jorge Cruise is also the author of popular 3 hour diet, the dieters to eat to lose weight to get every three hours.
So, promotes what cruise's new diet, diet help to lose belly fat and the promised "4 pounds per week"?
The basic premise of Jorge Cruise's new diet based on insulin reguliert.Die belly fat cure body indicating that high insulin levels cause keep to transform that ultimately saved inside the liver, fat, sugar.
If would like to keep a Dieter insulin levels in a healthy range he/she must get rid of simple sugar from the diet. Jorge says that the belly fat cure about calories count, but attention, what kind of calories consumed.
Jorge claims that eat and exercise does not longer work, and he guaranteed if Dieter his plan ", the letter" sticks, he/she will lose 4 pounds a week, and results are "almost instant".
Cruise offer of the potential dieters, a free 7-day plan and promises with the Dieter every step of the way.
Breakfast 2 or 3 eggs any style with a slice of whole grain toast with a Pat butter or cream Käse.Eine coffee with cream or half and half; but not milk, its full hidden sugar snack lunch - snack - dinner salad with baby spinach, grilled chicken, black pepper and olive oil Dressing.Eine page of broccoli or Zucchini, sauteed in butter and topped with melted mozzarella.DessertDecaf espresso with a dollop sprinkled heavy whipping cream with cinnamon and cut with a package of stevia.While sweetened simple sugars is not really something new, and has been shown to help people to be effective not only weight lose but better health as well as to claims in the belly fat cure many of cruise's are based on solid research, and are more or less marketing hype.
Statements such as "Results are almost immediately", "Food less exercise more doesn't work" and "Taste each of the three main meals daily will salt with a pinch to accelerate your weight loss and also aid in digestion," are simply not factual.
I signed up for the 7-day test plan, which was really just a trick to me on Cruise's mailing Liste.Es contained very little information, apart from a few days worth of menus, me seemed pretty high in saturated fat, and was for a 40-year-old woman, I am not.
In cruises automated e-Mail which he claims every step of the way to be with me, but if I'm on his e-Mail with a question answered, it immediately say e-Mail returned quota has been exceeded.
Although cruise is a pretty savvy marketers its products by getting attention from Oprah and Dr. oz, his belly fat cure nothing to mention the new and actually encouraged dietician, high amounts of saturated fat and salt to verbrauchen.Ganz teaches widely refuted term, the belly fat can by a specific diet or certain exercises are aligned.

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Helpful resources for eating right? [Forum]

Hello
I was recently a further contribution to weight loss before I get pregnant. My problem is that I work FT and I get home late sometimes, and I'm tired and lazy when it comes to meals. So I have lean cuisine food that was to help, not seemed to lose weight yet. I eat them cause, you are so easy and portionierten controlled, but I hear loaded with salt. So, what is good to eat? My previous post, people suggested to eat vegs/fruits. I appreciate that so now I need to know what to eat. Anyone can recommend a diet or resources for quick recipes. I can't eat salad for the next month but honestly if this is what works well.Once I become pregnant I wants to salads to eat, because I make sure that the baby is being get nutrition to. I take a multi Vitatmin daily but is that enough?

I am a white woman, 5 ' 6, 155 kg, 32 years old, and I want about to lose 20 pounds before the end of October. I wanted more slender legs as that's where my weight is: hip, butt, and now I am cellulite see in my arms I never had (I have it on my thigh). I need help of guys. I'll also try and drink plenty of water - how much though? I'm so clueless. I also try and jogging every day what I inconsistently to because I try and go out at night, and I "m tired."I'm no early bird but how change and wake up at 6 am for jog! Can someone please help!I feel gross.One of the worst parts is that I feel muscle under the fat, but it lose.

Thanks for reading! I am frustrated!

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How can I lose weight, without muscle mass? [Forum]

Hello
I am a male, 5 ' 10 ", 147 kg, 4-6 times per week for 2 hours per exercise exercise."My workouts are very intense and because I for mountain bike race trainieren.Es is not uncommon for a 2 hours drive to have a height profit of 3,000 ft, in combination with technical terrain such as rocks and high height makes up for several calorie consumption.

I do some basic strength training: etc., no heavy lifting beteiligt.Meine is pull ups, push ups, question: what the best approach to lose a few pounds can be without losing any muscle mass.

The reason why I is weak,'m asking because last summer I was 2 pounds lighter and on long ascents, help disadvantaged by feeling really but it sometimes when a large stone or another obstacle overtake had raw muscle strength for a few seconds at a time required.

Thank you for your input!

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Do you lack motivation to exercise?

One of the best ways is to overcome lack of motivation to exercise, to find a healthy role model.

But forget, Angelina Jolie, or Hugh Jackman is Carol Burns... and it is the real deal!

So what is Carol's advice to the slackers among us?

Hey, get off your Duff and get works for me it over here and workout...!

This was Carol celebrate their birthday at the curves Gym.Ja, you read that right, 90 years old is...Wow!

I love carols ethos:

I'll be old one day, not just heute.Also, I keep out work, so I didn't.

To see work itself out when you're 90 years old?

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Can anyone recommend a good diet? [Forum]

Hi all!
Can anyone recommend a diet, just for 1200 calories for a woman (30)?

Unfortunately, I could read the content fromt of this page.

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Would the amount which exercise "Moderate" be considered? [Forum]

Today I have a "courage, butts and thigh" class

It felt like a pretty good workout, but I am sore made you idk in form, so I was not sure I heard others say, how much but when I will feel.

the class was an hour and then I talked to the teacher and asked her how many calories estimated, it burned. obviously you said, it depends on weight I know but you it merge to 600 estimates because it is an anaerobic class, the cardio and strength equipment.

After 3 miles, 2 were the class, I ran a jog and 1 was a six-minute mile

then I have some more AB training and a little more leg workouts for about 20 minutes

would you consider this moderate exercise or hard exercise?

This will cause that one day a week is the class probably only 1 day a week

Tomorrow I'll probably run to do about 5 miles and about 30-45 minutes of strength training

Mi.Ich have a football game for an hour

Thursday: be a cardio kick boxing class for an hour and then probably run 2 miles, then a hip-hop class
After I'll do strength for 30 min

Usually breaks are Fri TV
but I could go to a club where I dance for at least 2 hours non-stop and thats gotta practice be

and I'll go another day probably walk 3-5 mile

but overall the weekends rest days

is the main point my exercise would you considerate medium or heavy?

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We can use Photoshop legislation?

For those who are not aware: Everything is Photoshopped. Each picture on a magazine cover to see this is not real.

"I don't think it's a single photo in this (magazines) that not been retouched." They are all rigged to hell."Hany Farid, Dartmouth College"

A number of countries begin to discuss how they could issue against the practice.

Can we really wondering how Governments to stop what we want (apparently) as a consumer?

Organizations begin UK to talk about what initiatives could be introduced to curb the practice of digital manipulation.

The magazines to defend, the practice: "sometimes readers hyper reality in a way, you want to be taken from the own situation." - Jill Wanless, associate editor at look magazine.

Gabourey Sidibe Elle - complete with wig and facilitated skin.
Image from film precious to the right.

Australia have recently introduced, voluntary guidelines for fashion and Medienindustrie.Der code of conduct requires:

If images have been retouched the disclosure and waiver of improvement of photos in a way that your legs extend a person changing body shape, for example, or trimming have your waist or removing freckles, lines and other distinguishing marks.

Photographers are not your hands set of 'voluntarily'

"Should do really underestimate politician the population, you think a warning on a fashion picture to go?"

"Perhaps a warning tattoo on your neck would any woman who used makeup."

"The entertainment media, traffic in General in this regard Fantasy.In manipulating images is a legitimate part of the job of the entertainment producer."(Source)

We can really rely on 'voluntary' code? or even legislation? we have as a consumer to play a part here? studies (and anyone with eyes to see) shows that the size and shape our bodies are increasingly at odds with media images.

See our exposé on female body shape in the 20th century, when more überzeugend.Oder on even Wired's infographic the decreasing size of Playmate models.

Does anyone really know as "hyper reality", which concerns us?

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More teenagers, the first questionable weight loss surgery

If you listen weight loss surgery, think image owned celebrities and morbidly obese - not teenage girl.
Teenage girls not only concerned with the latest trends at hot topic and Justin Beaver character?
No, many girls teenage thinking about your weight spend much time, and now more and more young people choose surgery for the risky Lap Band to lose weight.
Although gastric banding not by the United States food and Drug Administration is approved, a new study in the journal of Pediatrics rate of gastric banding between 2005 and 2007 rose found fünffach.
Researchers say most patients young white girl, despite adolescent less than half of overweight were white girl who just make youth.

Gastric banding placed a silicone loop around the upper part of the stomach, unlike gastric bypass, divided into an upper and lower bag the stomach and both facilitate, dramatic weight loss.
Among California teenagers the rate of gastric banding of 0.3 per 100,000 children 1.5, increases during the bypass operation, as the "gold standard" of weight loss surgery, decreased 3.8 per 100,000 to 2.7.
Gastric banding two thirds occupies an estimated 400 million dollars-weight-loss surgery market; intensive marketing helps grow the lap-band industry.It is this massive unethical not FDA approved.
And many health experts are concerned about the increase in gastric banding, basic and potentially dangerous problems with the operation; place a rigid ring a movable organ could undermine area in the course of time.

For me this is a Kinderspiel.Gewicht loss surgery is extreme and should only be used in extreme cases, where everything else has failed; i.e. no amount of nutritional interventions or exercise goes rehabilitation teenage girl to life a heavily overweight people in time to speichern.Aber? no, always No..
Young people are lost causes nicht.Nun, and safer than for the 17-year-old boys who eat "Paste" do better one younger than 18 years, is your support system probably stronger than it must each be wird.So between family, friends, school and your doctor - why, to lose weight.
If you start, take the easy path, 15, 16, 17, are not just a good precedent for the rest of your life - set are you?
Image credit: Lap-Band stomach op band bypass balloon

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Help please: ex-nurse, herbalist, fat and confused! [Forum]

Please read this in its entirety. I don't know with all means missing. I think, I'm something is missing and would like some advice perhaps my memory jar.

I cradle on 41, 5 ' 7 210 look, as I'm only about 180. But in the done with the body builder look, I want to lose weight and tone. I have tried everything. I think it is something that I am not getting. I dont drink every soda, I drink water throughout the day, tea before bed (without sugar) hot cup. I dont eat bread, processed foods, sweets and I actually don't like salt. I love spicy foods to take a multi vitamin every day. Do Pilates 3 times per week, Yoga twice a week. And walking the great doggies 3-5 times a week 3-5 miles of every time. I am very busy one, active person. Only maybe 6 hours a night and sleep in the ok, the, hardly ever feel drained or tired. Do not drink alcohol. Go bike, grocery and food mainly fruits and vegetables and nuts. I eat bison instead of hamburger.And I had infringed a small stomach, where I have 4-5 small meals per day, big meals to eat me and gets me aufblasen.Ich fiber take to daily.

Not sure whether in the forget something? Kept Oh-in the sure I eat approximately 1200-1500 calories per day have a diary log-so now what? I will lose 5 pounds to 7 recover? I've been this way for years gegessen-but it seems that in the actually faster to win? Do I have something medically wrong? I tried also just in case and pretty darn normal Bloodsugar. Stay around 80-112. Please someone - I please someone show me the light. What am I doing wrong? Or what's wrong?I have tested the thyroid 6 times!To say only normal levels?I'm so verloren.Vielen thanks!

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University of Connecticut weight loss survey [Forum]

Are currently trying to lose weight?

If so, researchers at the University of Connecticut would appreciate your participation in a confidential online survey.

We understand the experience and ensure, that come with trying to lose weight and are researching among people on "Attitudes, behaviour and identity" to currently involved in this effort.

Complete the online survey of a convenient location (e.g., at home or anywhere with Internet access) .join you $ 15 in cash or an Amazon.com gift Karte.Ihre participation will remain confidential.

Contact Eileen Pitpitan, if you
interested in.

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Drinking milk helps weight loss

We have all sorts of things for weight loss: pills, diet books, surgery and even vibrating machines, you order your belly belt. But who knew the answer would be as easy as drinking milk.

A new study claims consuming milk and calcium, which helped, people lose more weight, regardless of diet.

But before you go and buy your own personal dairy cow, have a look at which the study sponsored.

Write in the American Journal of clinical nutrition, found expert study participants (300 overweight men and women aged 40 to 65 on a low-fat, Mediterranean or low carb diet) with the highest dairy calcium intake, 12 ounces milk - equal 580 mg dairy calcium - lost 12 pounds at the end of two years regardless of the diet style.

On the back lost people with the lowest calcium intake, 150 mg dairy dairy calcium, half a glass of milk, only seven pounds.

The magic may not only in the milk or the calcium.The researchers say vitamin D levels were higher in people who lost the most weight.Vitamin D is a nutrient that acts like a hormone and helps facilitate the Kalziumabsorption.Andere sources of vitamin D include oily fish like salmon and algae supplemented.

But research shows an error fatal and unfortunately all too common, i.e. a fad was by Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Research Foundation, nutrition company unterstützt.Atkins advocates a high-fat diet for weight loss, eating foods like you've got an eyebrow to increase it is the same as a cigarette maker support research that claims so Bacon, steak, eggs and of course milk health tobacco smoke werden.fehl breathe lung actually improved.

The findings can not trust if a fad diet, activist group or pharmaceutical companies study sponsert.Es is like a mafia Don buy a judge.

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The Twinkie diet: Eating junk food and lose weight?

It has synchronized by the media "the Twinkie diet": Mark Haub, Professor at Kansas State University's Department of human nutrition, has on junk food were survived for the past month.

And he has lost weight.

This may seem to fly diet in the face of conventional wisdom. Finally win junk food results in weight, right?

Haub began the "Twinkie diet" on 25.August.Seither he has predominantly Swiss cake, blueberry muffins, cinnamon buns, peanut butter of Oreos and ate hot dogs.

And junk food Haub has milk (for protein) and vegetables (vitamins) with dinner.

By sticking to 1,800 calories per day - about 600-800 less than he should to maintain weight - Haub lost 10 lbs in the first three weeks of his "diet".

It should not be considered such as surprise come. Finally could lose weight, the food two candy bars a day: it is the calories - in verses calories - out which matter.

Haub is not do, because it is a junk food addict - he admits missing salads and Blauschimmelkäse.Er tries to open debate about how people on a low income healthy (on nutrition, food) eat can have deleted costs around $ 5 / day:

It is unrealistic to expect that you will find fresh in some areas of the company broccoli, tomatoes at a price affordable your nutrients from a supplement do someone get, which then is your fuel received from what always available, it is important that you always are not fruit and vegetables and whole grains? is this OK?

Of course, there are great diet on a diet questions that salty, diet goes so much from sugary, processed products depends. much more than Kalorien.Plus that most people on a junk food diet would find it (because sugar crashes and lack of fiber) so hungry that you hardly have a stick calorie restriction would be.

What do you think? is Haub's important in a world where processed, packaged foods are often very much, experiment cheaper than fresh fish? or this is a dangerous way to diet?

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How can I recover from one days binge eating? [Forum]

I have a really strict diet for the past few months. I have anywhere from 800-1500 calories per day but burning 1000 only in the gym for 3 days in the days eaten I, a lighter exercise as a 3-5 mile walk or a 7 would do week and others vs. 7 football game. most of the time would be my caloric intake around 1000 and probably around 1500 maybe twice.

definitely want a few days ago I decided that until my caloric intake to try about 1500 average my weight cause I want to lose anymore, I only maintain to ensure.

I was having a Hardtime and was closer to around 1200. I feel pretty guilty more eat me.

well today breakfast I had diluted into a pb & J on 100 cal bread, which is about 200 calories, had a 387 calories bran muffins lunch.Everything was fine until dinner and mein father made tacos, I had 7 and two large portions Spanish Reis.die tacos were the authentic Mexican type
Were Carne Asada/chicken on a grilled corn tortilla with onions and Chile (not like Chile and onion has calories) .located guess my caloric intake today was approximately 2900

Remember, when I eat tomorrow about 750 calories by eating things like salads, protein, Zucchini and maybe a SlimFast will I order be?

the rest which next week should I stay in the area of 1000 or continue my plan back to 1500 I would like not to gain weight how I fix this?

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Can anyone recommend a good diet? [Forum]

Hi all!
Can anyone recommend a diet, just for 1200 calories for a woman (30)?

Unfortunately, I could read the content fromt of this page.

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Where to buy tea, Oolong tea or Wulong tea for weight loss

Sep 28, 2010 Dagmar Barlow

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Some say oolong tea, others say wulong tea, but both are sold tea for weight loss from websites diet. Therapies benefits are still at the stage of research and the results are known.Benefits for the health of each tea, especially green tea are good.

In the bestselling book, you, stay young by Dr. Oz, Dr. Michael Roizen and Oz show M.D. confirmed studies show that oolong tea contains polyphenols. indeed any green tea has a high content of polyphenols, which are chemical substances with potent antioxidants properties even greater c. polyphenols that vitamin e, to improve the metabolism of fat food that helps to control the body fat.

According to Dr. Roizen and Oz of Dr, a study showed that those who drank two cups of [oolong tea] day had two and a half times the calorie burning rate of those who Drank the traditional green tea "authors concluded Although scientific studies in the early stages that the results are promising.

There are several places to buy oolong tea online. here's a short list of the best Web sites:

Teavana sold seven species teavana.com teas and products.artoftea.com art of tea tea offers several types of loose leaf teas and "the art of oolong tea sampler."Adagio.com Adagio offers a large choice of teas of good price.amazon.com Amazon gives you a list of the Web site that sells tea, making it easy to compare prices and products.

Keep this sell Oolong tea and Wulong tea

Wulong tea Oolong or can be found in stores, as follows:

Whole foods.Whole foods is a bar with tea in the store where you can try other organic oolong tea and tea varieties and decide what the best tea Trader Joes for you.. Trader Joes has a large choice of organic green tea Trader Joes on fair prices, Many grocery stores such as Ralphs and chain Albertsons Twining and bear the mark of the fair trade mark, the trade marks offer oolong tea oolong tea. If it is not available, contact the store manager. good for the store is open for suggestions when it comes to customer's needs.

There is a large directory teamap.com. this Web site directs you to the tearooms in your neighborhood. simply enter your zip code, and a list of eateries, shops and tearooms offering specialty teas are produced, the site offers links to chat, Chef Chai tea, tea tea Tavern, critic and monthly newsletter dedicated to lovers of tea and tea aficionados.

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TV star Drew Carey for weight loss and won back his life

Last updated Sep 26, 2010, published 25 Sep 2010 healthy Drew Carey is not so great anymore
Photo by Josh McConnell

Drew Carey is funny person, so that when the former star of Drew Carey Show (nine seasons, 233 episodes) and former host of Whose line is it anyway?(230 episode eight seasons) are rewarded conversations listeners (or readers). In Parade Magazine on September 26, 2010 is what Kerry talked about weight loss.

In the history of author Robert Moritz 52-year-old comedian talked about healthy weight-loss and-out programme directed by specialists, which includes exercise and the right foods is happening.He says that this is something others can do even if it is not in a position to spend money and he also said that the loss of weight is worth the effort.

Kerry is heading for the required weight of 170. Big funny-man who starts at 262 pounds is no longer so large and lots of already achieved success, but its history is not without sadness.He and his two brothers, Neil and Roger, all struggled with weight and while 58 year-old Roger has also successfully managed to trim down in July, not long after Kerry announced he has lost 70 pounds, the brother of the 64-year-old, Neil died of a heart attack.

Carey, "I felt like I could have been attending my own funeral Moritz," he said.He was once established that it is the end, he is entitled to, but now feels he can live is ' 100 '.

Kerry, who currently hosts the price is right, his CBS began efforts to lose weight in November 2009. He began partly because he wanted to be a better father Connor, five-year it is now the father (partner Nicole Jaracz has a child in another connection, Kerry is a biological children).

"Could not save him," says Carey Moritz's parade."I should be like, ' don't you" Connor, I and he will say, ' C ' mon, Dad! "it was a terrible feeling. I never will see its graduate high school." also he wanted to get rid of his type 2 diabetes and do everything he can to make sure that it does not have a recurrence of his diagnosis of the heart (he had angioplasty.)

So Kerry went to the gym trainer, he works with in 2001 and 2002 and was a success with before the abandonment of the program, and not exercise and make a selection by heaps of pancakes instead of fruit and drinking coffee with sugar packets, it already is, however, there is a problem with its diet.

"The most difficult diet I was ever to be that when I was fat," says now."You can only carry fat clothes, you do not feel good, your life becomes damaged, you do not have Sex energy for nothing." this is horrible.

It is clear from history that Kerry will get to 170 — he has only about 15 pounds to go at this writing — and it seems equally clear that it will stay in trim and energetic person. loss of weight has become a way of life that Drew Carey happily is covered. Kerry was once in the army and he actually intends to try again to transfer their fitness test.

Its quiet, separate from 262 lb-your diabetes is already present and he was expelled drugs-so that when the Drew Carey talks about weight loss, people, especially overweight people, be sure to be rewarded with listening and connecting it to the maintenance of healthy.

"Just need to tend to reach," he says.

Sources:

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Drinking milk helps weight loss

We have all sorts of things for weight loss: pills, diet books, surgery and even vibrating machines, you order your belly belt. But who knew the answer would be as easy as drinking milk.

A new study claims consuming milk and calcium, which helped, people lose more weight, regardless of diet.

But before you go and buy your own personal dairy cow, have a look at which the study sponsored.

Write in the American Journal of clinical nutrition, found expert study participants (300 overweight men and women aged 40 to 65 on a low-fat, Mediterranean or low carb diet) with the highest dairy calcium intake, 12 ounces milk - equal 580 mg dairy calcium - lost 12 pounds at the end of two years regardless of the diet style.

On the back lost people with the lowest calcium intake, 150 mg dairy dairy calcium, half a glass of milk, only seven pounds.

The magic may not only in the milk or the calcium.The researchers say vitamin D levels were higher in people who lost the most weight.Vitamin D is a nutrient that acts like a hormone and helps facilitate the Kalziumabsorption.Andere sources of vitamin D include oily fish like salmon and algae supplemented.

But research shows an error fatal and unfortunately all too common, i.e. a fad was by Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Research Foundation, nutrition company unterstützt.Atkins advocates a high-fat diet for weight loss, eating foods like you've got an eyebrow to increase it is the same as a cigarette maker support research that claims so Bacon, steak, eggs and of course milk health tobacco smoke werden.fehl breathe lung actually improved.

The findings can not trust if a fad diet, activist group or pharmaceutical companies study sponsert.Es is like a mafia Don buy a judge.

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Can We Legislate Photoshop Use?

To those who aren't aware: EVERYTHING is photoshopped. Every image you see on a magazine cover is not real.

"I don't think there's a single photograph in those (magazines) that's not retouched. They're all manipulated to hell." Hany Farid, Dartmouth College

A number of countries are beginning to discuss how they might legislate against the practice.

Can we really ask governments to stop what we as consumers (apparently) desire?

UK organizations are beginning to talk about what initiatives could be introduced to curb the practice of digital manipulation.

The magazines defend the practice: "Sometimes readers want hyper-reality in a way - they want to be taken out of their own situation." - Jill Wanless, an associate editor at Look Magazine.

Gabourey Sidibe on Elle - complete with wig and lightened skin.
Image from movie Precious on right.

Australia have recently introduced voluntary guidelines for fashion and media industries. The code of conduct requires:

Disclosing when images have been retouched and refraining from enhancing photographs in a way that changes a person's body shape by, for example, lengthening their legs or trimming their waist or by removing freckles, lines and other distinguishing marks.

Photographers will not be putting their hands up to 'volunteer'

"Do politicians really so underestimate the populace that they think a warning ought to go on a fashion image?

"Maybe every woman who uses makeup ought to have a warning tattooed on her neck.

"The entertainment media, in general, traffic in fantasy. In that respect, the manipulation of images is a legitimate part of the job of entertainment producers." (source)

Can we really rely on 'voluntary' codes? Or even legislation? Do we as the consumer have a part to play here? Research (and anyone with eyes to see) shows that the size and shape of our bodies are increasingly at odds with media images.

See our exposé on Female Body Shape in the 20th Century if you need more convincing. Or even Wired's infographic on the decreasing size of playmate models.

Does anyone really know how 'hyper-reality' affects us?

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Where to buy tea, Oolong tea or Wulong tea for weight loss

Sep 28, 2010 Dagmar Barlow

Display of oolong tea on e-create, South Korea-Mers

Some say oolong tea, others say wulong tea, but both are sold tea for weight loss from websites diet. Therapies benefits are still at the stage of research and the results are known.Benefits for the health of each tea, especially green tea are good.

In the bestselling book, you, stay young by Dr. Oz, Dr. Michael Roizen and Oz show M.D. confirmed studies show that oolong tea contains polyphenols. indeed any green tea has a high content of polyphenols, which are chemical substances with potent antioxidants properties even greater c. polyphenols that vitamin e, to improve the metabolism of fat food that helps to control the body fat.

According to Dr. Roizen and Oz of Dr, a study showed that those who drank two cups of [oolong tea] day had two and a half times the calorie burning rate of those who Drank the traditional green tea "authors concluded Although scientific studies in the early stages that the results are promising.

There are several places to buy oolong tea online. here's a short list of the best Web sites:

Teavana sold seven species teavana.com teas and products.artoftea.com art of tea tea offers several types of loose leaf teas and "the art of oolong tea sampler."Adagio.com Adagio offers a large choice of teas of good price.amazon.com Amazon gives you a list of the Web site that sells tea, making it easy to compare prices and products.

Keep this sell Oolong tea and Wulong tea

Wulong tea Oolong or can be found in stores, as follows:

Whole foods.Whole foods is a bar with tea in the store where you can try other organic oolong tea and tea varieties and decide what the best tea Trader Joes for you.. Trader Joes has a large choice of organic green tea Trader Joes on fair prices, Many grocery stores such as Ralphs and chain Albertsons Twining and bear the mark of the fair trade mark, the trade marks offer oolong tea oolong tea. If it is not available, contact the store manager. good for the store is open for suggestions when it comes to customer's needs.

There is a large directory teamap.com. this Web site directs you to the tearooms in your neighborhood. simply enter your zip code, and a list of eateries, shops and tearooms offering specialty teas are produced, the site offers links to chat, Chef Chai tea, tea tea Tavern, critic and monthly newsletter dedicated to lovers of tea and tea aficionados.

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Helpful Resources for Eating Right? [Forum]

Hi,
I recently posted another post regarding weight loss before I get pregnant. My problem is that I work FT and I get home late sometimes and I'm tired and lazy when it goes to meals. So I have been eating Lean cuisines which haven't seemed to help me lose weight. I eat them cause they are so easy and portioned controlled but I hear loaded with salt. So what is good to eat?? My previous post, people suggested to eat vegs/fruits. I appreciate that so now I need to know what to eat. Can anyone recommend a diet or resources for quick recipes. I can't eat salad for the next month but honestly if that is what will work great. Once I get pregnant, I don't want to eat salads also because I want to make sure the baby is going to get nutrition. I do take a mulit-vitatmin daily but is that enough?

I'm a white female, 5'6, 155lbs, 32 years old, and I want to lose about 20 lbs before the end of Oct. I always wanted lean legs as that is where my weight lies:hips, butt, and now I'm seeing cellulite in my arms which I never had(I have it on my thighs). I need help guys. I will also try and drink lots of water-how much though? I'm so clueless. I also try and jog everyday, which i'm not consistent at because I try and go at night and I"m tired. I'm not an early bird but how do I change and wake up at 6am to go jogging! Can anyone help, please!!!! I feel gross. One of the worst parts is that I feel muscle under the fat but cant lose it.

Thanks for reading! I'm frustrated!

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Exercise tips for Morbid obesity

Sep 27, 2010, Susan Drew

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Morbid obesity describes people who have at least 100 pounds overweight or body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more or 35 or more diseases associated with obesity. According to the fact sheet ' Obesity in America "by the American society for metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) currently morbidly obese 15 million adults in America.

Role of exercise in weight loss

Even for someone who is morbidly obese physical activity and exercise can play an important role in weight loss.However, due to physical limitations which may have someone with morbid obesity, the conclusions of the first program for the exercise of the right can be a challenge. Consequently, it is critical that people in this category weight, consult a doctor to determine the exercise plan that is suitable and safe for them.

Starts slowly when beginning an exercise plan

When you start the exercise or physical activity program, it is important to start slowly and build activity level over time. For example, a person can start with only two to five minutes of continuous activity each day, and then eventually build up to 20 minutes by increasing the daily running of a few minutes every few days.

According to the national institutes of health (NIH), it is possible to achieve daily business goals through participation in a combination of structured activities such as walking, swimming and water aerobics and regular daily activities such as light yard work and housework.NIH also offers people park their cars away from the store entrances and walk up stairs instead of lifts, it is safe to do so, as a way to include more activity in daily activities.

Training content for the Morbidly obese

Strength training helps you build stronger muscles and save an additional calories.Isometrics is a type of content training which may be a good option for people who are morbidly obese, because it can be done while sitting exercises in place with isometrics, a person must usually contracts muscles against resistance without movement for a specified period of time, about 10 seconds.While special equipment is available, it is not necessary to perform Izometricen exercises.

Not only can assist the regular physical activity with the loss of weight, can also help reduce the risk of potentially endangering health conditions associated with obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease. Exercise can help increase energy levels and improve mood and self-confidence. startup and maintenance of program execution can be challenging, the results are usually worth it.

Disclaimer: the information contained in this article is solely for educational purposes and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment without opinion Guide by a health professional. Reader which is concerned about the health of his or her physician should contact for consultations.

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How Can I Lose Weight Without Losing Muscle Mass? [Forum]

Hi,
I am a male, 5'10", 147 lbs., exercising 4-6 times a week for approx. 2 hrs per exercise. My workouts are very intensive, since I train for mountain biking races. It is not unusual for a 2 hr ride to have an altitude gain of 3,000 ft, which, when combined with technical terrain such as rocks and high altitude makes up for quite a calorie expenditure.

I do some basic strength training: pull-ups, push-ups, etc, no heavy lifting involved. My question is: what is the best approach to lose a couple of pounds without losing any muscle mass.

The reason why I am asking is because last summer I was 2 lbs lighter and that really did help on long ascents, however it had a drawback of feeling weak sometimes when overtaking a big rock or another obstacle which required raw muscle power for a few seconds at a time.

Thanks for your input!

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Can I Lose Weight With ME/CFS? [Forum]

Six months back I was diagnosed with ME/CFS. I am lucky enough that it has not left me bed ridden. I am increasingly aware of those things that make me worse. However, if I do not any exercise I am prone to melancholia, for this reason it is really important that I get out regularly. Also, being laid up in bed for 6 months means I have put on more weight than I had already gained. ME sufferers often need to eat more.

I am really struggling as I do not want to put weight on anymore but have no real means of losing it. I go out for walks as my way to lose it but feel that it is never really going to happen for me.

My diet is pretty simple, I eat muselli for breakfast (with juice not milk), protein based food with vegetables at lunch time and carbohydrate meals with vegetables in the evening.

Does any one have any suggestions on how else I can lose weight? Based on my ability to walk between 3 - 5 miles a day how long will it take, and will I even manage to lose weight?

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SPEED-UP Weight Loss Book Review

Sep 27, 2010 Rose Tracy

Loss of weight of ten Broeke SPEED-UP of Asha

SPEED is an interesting concept for weight loss. Abbreviation stands for sleep, psychology, exercise, diet, the environment. Author Jeff Thiboutot and Matt Shoenberger believe these factors work together in the process of losing weight and determine the level of success.

What do you want to SPEED is not sugar coat of arms of the weight loss process or the promotion of all products for weight loss. The authors tell it like it is straight and to give us information about the loss of weight, on the basis of scientific research. They dispel myths about weight loss in easy to read format that can be used as a resource for dieters.

Although the book provides details of calorie restrictive diet, he also accepted the idea that the weight loss includes more than diet and exercise alone. indeed SPEED claims that genetics play a major role in how we gain and loss of weight. Too often, dieters are considered lazy or unwilling to change, but this is not always the case.' Inability to achieve or maintain a specific weight should not automatically be regarded as having a lack of commitment or power. " (13)

Details of how sleep debt Speed contributes to the profit of weight diet and exercise can only get you so far, but if the body does not get enough sleep and have sufficient time to recharge, you set yourself for the refusal. The authors show even NAPS as a way to get more sleep and recharge during the day.

Shoenberger Thiboutot, and note that you need a vision for the motivation for weight loss.Your thinking controls your conduct, so that changes your body begins to change your thinking. setting for this purpose is also an important step in the process of losing weight.

Although some would argue Shoenberger Thiboutot and which carries out State is overrated. Their thinking is, while resistance training and aerobic exercise are healthy habits, "nor is demonstrating that largely effective in the weight loss without diet control." (61) it shall recommend that the exercise of most days, including training sessions for the weight of 2-3 only 30 minutes.

Chapter c SPEED environment goes over everything from food products, people and distractions serving size and cost of food.Clean environment were kept with wholesome food and a minimum quantity of temptations lends itself best in helping you reach your weight loss goals.

Thiboutot and low-carb requirements recommend Shoenberger, high protein, high fat diet for the best results for weight loss. "they believe there is a lot more about the food of its calorie counting."(86) they claim that we don't need carbs to function properly.They shall also encourage eating foods in their natural form.The idea is to increase the amount of nutrients that you take from foods, eat at the same time minimizing of your caloric intake.Although controversial, low-carb requirements diet allows dieters to maintain lean body mass burning of fats and loss of weight.

General SPEED is useful reading Book is filled with scientific research and studies in support of claims for weight loss. Authors go beyond the basics of sleep, psychology, exercise, the environment and diet. examination of problems with current theories about weight loss, to the 7-day menu sample, plans for the exercise of the sample and the resources for weight loss.

Reviewed book:

Thiboutot, Matt and Jeff Shoenberger. S.P.E.E.D.: only weight loss book worth reading Reason production, LLC, Arizona 2009. ISBN-10: 1936037246.

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Drinking Milk Helps Weight Loss

We've got all sorts of things for weight loss: pills, diet books, surgery, and even vibrating machines you strap around your belly. But, who would have thought the answer would be as simple as drinking milk.

A new study claims consuming milk and calcium helped people lose more weight, regardless of diet.

But, before you go out and buy your own personal dairy cow, take a look at who sponsored the study.

Writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, experts found study participants (300 overweight men and women, ages 40 to 65, on either a low-fat, Mediterranean, or low-carb diet) with the highest dairy calcium intake, 12 ounces of milk - equal to 580 milligrams of dairy calcium - lost 12 pounds at the end of two years, regardless of the diet style.

On the flipside, people with the lowest dairy calcium intake, 150 milligrams of dairy calcium, about half a glass of milk, only lost seven pounds.

The magic might not just be in the milk or the calcium. The researchers say vitamin D levels were higher in the people who lost the most weight. Vitamin D is a nutrient that acts like a hormone, and helps facilitate calcium absorption. Other sources of vitamin D include fatty fish like salmon and algae supplements.

But, the research has a fatal, and sadly all too common flaw, it was supported by the Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Research Foundation, i.e. a fad diet company. Atkins advocates a high-fat diet for weight-loss, eating foods like bacon, steak, eggs, and of course milk, so you've got to raise an eyebrow. It's the same as a cigarette maker backing research that claims inhaling tobacco smoke actually improves lung health. Fail.

When a fad diet, activist group, or pharmaceutical company sponsors a study the findings can't be trusted. It's like a mafia don buying a judge.

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Childhood obesity on the Rise

Sep 27, 2010 – Kathleen Odenthal

Childhood Obesity: a growing epidemic-a2td

Obesity in childhood and adolescent is on the ground. While the raw numbers are not yet overwhelming, percent of obese children has doubled over the past two decades.About 10% of the eight children were overweight. those of eight or more but less than 19 this number rises to 15%. Only the statistics do not give a complete picture of the problem, which is the condition.

A number of other maladies accompanied rise in obesity. has always been known as type 2 diabetes adult disease. However, with more children, obesity, this disease is now starting to appear regularly in the younger and younger children. In addition, because children are more obesity, type 2 diabetes is becoming ever more prevalent in adults, because they have developed the periodic low health and eating habits.

It is not clear whether the depression is the cause of the obesity in childhood or as a result. Despite the frequency of depression in children and adolescents is higher in among those who are overweight. It is possible that teasing and lack of acceptance by their colleagues, average weight causes a depression or a deterioration in it.Together with depression in childhood obesity has been linked to induce low self-esteem.

Any age Obesity may lead to a vicious cycle of too little exercise, creating too much weight, which in turn makes it more difficult to do enough exercise to help with weight control.Since the child does not exercise this along with depression often leads to eating more and more weight.The average child, and spent three to five p.m. parked in front of the television or video game, while the mother uses it for childhood obesity in adolescents babysitter is not likely to improve in the short term, with 75% of Americans living within two miles of a public park, external action and exercise is almost accessible to all.

Criticism is often only made the problem worse.Child Obesity, similar to overweight adult knows they have additional pounds. Constant reminding the. resettlement and to create a healthy family lifestyle are the best ways to combat the problem.

Childhood Obesity, which is not often carries over controlled in adulthood. problems such as high blood pressure, high blood lipids, heart problems, and joint problems associated with the condition each year are more young people to have these offshoots of obesity which had not previously by mid to late adulthood. Tooth decay and even extra dental problems have been associated with obesity in childhood.

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Belly Fat Cure

The Belly Fat Cure by Jorge Cruise has found its way to the New York Times Best Seller List, and is one of the latest diets hoping to appeal to the millions of people who struggle with obesity.

Jorge Cruise is also the author of the popular 3 Hour Diet, which instructed dieters to eat every three hours to lose weight.

So, what does Cruise's new diet promote in order to help dieters lose belly fat and the promised "4 pounds a week"?

The basic premise of Jorge Cruise's new diet is based on keeping insulin levels regulated in the body. The Belly Fat Cure states that high insulin levels cause the liver to turn sugar into fat, which ultimately gets stored in the belly.

If a dieter wishes to keep insulin levels within a healthy range he/she must get rid of simple sugars from the diet. Jorge says that The Belly Fat Cure isn't about counting calories, but about paying attention to what kind of calories are being consumed.

Jorge claims that eating less and exercising more doesn't work, and he guarantees if the dieter sticks to his plan "to the letter", he/she will lose 4 pounds a week, and results will be "almost instant".

Cruise offer's prospective dieters a free 7 day plan and promises to be with the dieter every step of the way.

Breakfast 2 or 3 eggs any style with one slice of whole grain toast with a pat of butter or cream cheese. A cup of coffee with cream or half and half; but not milk, its full of hidden sugarSnack LunchSnack Dinner Salad with baby spinach, grilled chicken, crushed black pepper, and olive oil dressing. A side of either broccoli or zucchini, sauteed in butter and topped with melted mozzarella.Dessert Decaf espresso with a dollop of heavy whipped cream sprinkled with cinnamon and sweetened with a packet of stevia.While cutting out simple sugars isn't really anything new, and has been shown to be effective in helping people not only lose weight, but to have better health as well, many of Cruise's claims in The Belly Fat Cure aren't based on solid research, and are more or less marketing hyperbole.

Statements such as "results are almost instantly", "eating less exercising more doesn't work", as well as "flavoring each of your three main meals daily with a pinch of salt will also aid in digestion and accelerate your weight loss", are simply not factual.

I signed up for the 7 day sample plan, which was really just a ploy to get me on Cruise's mailing list. It contained very little information, apart from a couple days worth of menus that to me seemed to be quite high in saturated fat, and was designed for a 40 year old woman, which I am not.

In Cruises automated email he claims to be with me every step of the way, yet when I replied to his email with a question, it instantly bounced back saying email quota was exceeded.

Although Cruise is a pretty savvy marketer of his products, by getting attention from Oprah and Dr. Oz, his Belly Fat Cure teaches nothing new and actually encourages dieters to consume high amounts of saturated fat and salt. Not to mention the widely disproved notion that belly fat can be targeted by a certain diet or certain exercises.

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PETA mad when Joe Biden's hot dog cart

Oh boy is PETA about something stupid again growl. The anti meat, fur, anti-animal testing Crusaders are crazy. And this time on presidential actually a presidential Deputy level are selected level.

PETA is crazy that US Vice President Joe Biden, show stopped of the Colbert Report support for American soldiers and women... with hot dogs.

"You can't expect that the troops, lean, mean fighting machine to be if you are with mast, fill artery blockage meat, eggs and dairy products every day," PETA Executive Vice President, Tracy Reiman said you, in a very, very crazy statement.

PETA also Joe Biden a letter of the group to disappointment express to bring and proposed next time he should fainting Veggie dogs.

PETA, hot dogs are sorry gross and unhealthy, and probably with cow foot but Veggie dogs are evil and processed junk loaded with sodium.

Here is what is PETA arms - paws - uh, about Joe Biden, the fulfilment of the other of its two vice presidential responsibilities."Giving hot dogs returning warriors," said Vice-President.That day was Stephen Colbert US troops from Iraq return salute, were enjoying in the Studio free beer and real grass beneath their feet.

When the news about PETA's indignation and its proposal that Joe Biden instead broke the hand from veggie dogs and vegan food, Stephen Colbert PETA fired back, mocking with kitten pie and called them "PUTA."

PETA is a little crazy, okay, much verrückten.Ich don't eat meat, and Yes, World Health would much better if we ate all more fruits and vegetables and less meat but nitpicking, a goofy outline on a fake news show just stupid do PETA always be wants taken seriously, this is hardly the way to tun.fehl.

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Start a program as starting from scratch

Sep 24, 2010 Josh Brown

29 years old, I was disgusted with myself. Only 5 ' 7 ' tall, I weighed nearly 230 lbs. 10 years earlier, I was fragile.Then, there has been a college and then work and maybe a few too many 12-oz. curls. I my 29th birthday, that before I turned 30, will I get myself back in the form.

Then begins the day after my 29th birthday, I immediately procrastinated for two months.Then I sprained left ankle ligaments in my (which had me for about three months hobbling). Before I realized it was two months to my 30th birthday, and I shall not proceed with the first thing to reach my goals.This is the point that really hit Home, I had to take immediate action.

I have found that the program online (similar to this program in the world article "Runner 8 week beginning Runner's training programme" by Amby Burfoot the August 2004 issue of Runner World) this alternative to walking, working with the carrying out of 10 week 30 minutes nonstop. I adapted to match the level of fitness, which was the time then I started on my seizure in a pile of movement back and forth four days a week, through the grass.

The program is set up in this way:

Week 1 to 6 x the run/walk 1 minute 4 minutesWeek 2 to 5 x the run/walk 2 minutes 4-6 × 3 minutesWeek run 2 minutes walk 3/4-5 x minutesWeek run/walk 3 minutes 3 minutesWeek 5 6 x 3 minutes walk/run 2 x 6-5 minutesWeek operational 4 minutes, walk 2/7-6 x minutesWeek running 4 minutes walk/1 x 8-5 minuteWeek running walk 5 minutes/1 x 9-3 minuteWeek running 9 minutes/walk 1 minuteWeek 10-2 x 15 minutes walk/run for 1 minute

At the end of the 10-week course of 30 minutes.

Once I reached my goal at speeds up to 30 minutes, I razklonen from my stack for some more interesting tracks. Eventually I started to go to the local park trail running. Today my routine includes five series trail of two to five miles each week. Also at 175 lbs., I'm happy with exponentially and feel.

This is not exclusive, regardless of age.My mother started a similar routine at the age of 50 years now, three years later, it operates two to five miles of rugged trails with me five days a week.

Cannot leave themselves are encouraged.Even ease in motion, shall mean an authority outside of the shape. Burning lungs side seams and cod should be expected in the beginning.Shin splints are also possible (and quite painful). There will be some pain, will be some discomfort.Plan and prepare for a job in it.These things are all temporary.

Another thing to remember is that sometimes the bike was just poor implementation.This is the case with rooted planting material from all levels of experience, but new rooted are more prone to bad day. Bad day can be very discouraging bike already struggling. countries and be produced by them and the next will be better.

The first few weeks far toughest. Forecasting to know that they will start running tracks, get easier and faster progress facilitates mentally tough, rough initial part of the program.

The best way to ensure a successful transition from couch potato to run machine is planned and gradual entry into routine. Experience too much at the beginning, make sure that the path to discouragement and burnout. be patient but diligent. final result is worth it.

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Poll: Hugh Jackman May Bulk Up Vegan for Wolverine II

A few weeks ago our weekly poll focused on how a vegan diet almost killed Angelina Jolie.

Now it's been reported that Hugh Jackman is considering using a vegan diet to bulk up for his next movie X-Men Origins: Wolverine II. If a vegan diet almost "killed" Angelina will it produce a ripped, fierce, yet vegetarian wolverine?

In a recent interview with VegNews, Brendan Brazier, (a vegan nutritionist, athlete, author, and founder of vegetarian based Vega), said that he has been working with Jackman to prepare for his up coming movie.

Although the Wolverine bulked up eating a lot of chicken for his previous movie, Jackman has since switched to a mostly vegan diet for environmental and health reasons. Brazier isn't certain if the actor will go completely vegan for his bulk up, but will most likely be primarily vegan.

Will a vegan diet contain enough protein to produce the muscular Wolverine we saw in the first X-Men Origins movie or will we see a punier version in Wolverine II ?

What do you think? Participate in the poll and comments below.

Can a vegan diet be used to produce bulky muscle mass?

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The Children's Fitness Manifesto

We have a fight on our hands.

A fight to reclaim a physical culture, that I fear has become lost on this current generation. A task of this magnitude requires a basic understanding of the needs of children from an inspirational, developmental and physical perspective.

The following is a bullet-point primer on some philosophies of children's fitness, and how we can help reclaim the health of our youth through activity.

The ultimate goal with any children's fitness initiative is to instil a joy for activity that will carry on into adulthood. One of the most important things we can provide children is the importance of relishing the process.The central nervous system develops spontaneously, but is also formed through the right kind of activity. There are critical and sensitive periods of neural development that are dependant on physical activity.Children get better at moving through opportunity, experience, reward, guidance and proper stimuli. For young children (under 9), fun and play should be the centerpiece of activity. It shouldn't feel like "work". That said, there should be an element of fun at any age.Trying to teach complex skill or designing "plays" makes no sense for children under the age of 6, as they are egocentric. Imposing sets and reps on young children is a form of deprivation of play.Machines are not safer - learning how to move properly is.Slowly introduce rather than force activity on children.Creating inclusive environments are vital to the enjoyment for all.Incorporate variety: Vary the stimulus, including the terrain, situation or the activity.Repetition (within the context of variety) is a good thing. Children need repetition to build familiarity - which begets mastery - which builds confidence. Early sport specialization is detrimental to the overall physical and mental wellbeing of most children. For 6-9 year-olds: This age group should be focused on discovery - put value in the attempt (don't correct form). Incorporate basic skills such as running, climbing, crawling, skipping and jumping. As children progress in age and physical/emotional maturity, add technical skills as needed. There is no such thing as "good" or "bad" coordination. Coordination is a multi-faceted concept that includes balance, spatial awareness and rhythm, to name a few.It's ok for children to fail and yes even cry - this builds resilience and adaptability. Children don't need to be relegated to one emotion. (Note: this doesn't mean we try and "make them cry", it just means that children get frustrated sometimes and we need to tell them it's ok to feel that way).Seize every opportunity you can to get out and be active with your children. Take walks, bike rides, swim or play a sport with them.

Special thanks to the International Youth Conditioning Association and Dr. Kwame Brown for the resources.

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I Need to Lose Weight Before I Get Pregnant [Forum]

Hi All! I need some advice. I am 5'6, 155lbs female and I'm 32 years old. I am going to start to try and get pregnant next month and need to drop some weight before I get pregnant (fingers crossed it happens the first try). My weight lies in my hips and butt. I have been watching what I have been eating and trying to jog an hour every day(its about 5 miles outside). I started a "diet":

Breakfast:
1 cup of coffee, skim milk, splenda
1 lean hot pocket breakfast
snack
1 motts apple sauce cup
Lunch
Lean cuisine meal
snack
1 string cheese
dinner
lean cuisine meal
dessert(sometimes)
I'll have a Skinny cow ice cream sandwich

I am still not dropping weight and I'm afraid of gaining the baby weight. Any advice will help. I really wanted to drop 20 lbs but I don't think that can happen. Advice? Thanks for reading!

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Please Help: Ex-nurse, Herbalist, Fat and Confused! [Forum]

Please, read this in its entirety. I am not lacking knowledge by any means. I just think I am missing something and would love some advice to maybe jar my memory.

I am 41, 5'7 weigh 210 look like I'm only about 180. But, Im done with the body builder look, I want to lose weight and tone. I have tried everything. I think there is something wrong that I am not getting. I dont drink any soda, i drink water all day, cup of hot tea at bedtime(no sugar). I dont eat any bread,processed foods,candy and I actually dont like salt. I love spicy foods, take a multi vitamin every day. Do pilates 3 times a week, yoga twice a week. And walk the big doggies 3-5 times a week 3-5 miles every time. I am a very busy, active person. Only sleep maybe 6 hours a night and Im ok with that, hardly ever feel drained or tired. Do not drink any alcohol. Ride bicycle to grocery store and eat mainly fruits and vegetables and nuts. I do eat bison instead of hamburger. And I have a small stomache where I have to eat 4-5 small meals a day, large meals hurt me and will bloat me. I do take fiber daily too.

Not sure if Im forgeting something? Oh-Im sure I eat around 1200-1500 calories a day have kept a diary log-so now what?? I will lose 5 lbs, then gain 7 back? I have eaten this way for years-but it seems that Im actually gaining faster? I have to have something medically wrong? I have tested bloodsugar too just in case and Im pretty darn normal. Stay around 80-112. PLEASE SOMEONE-I beg anyone to show me the light. What am I doing wrong? Or what is wrong? I have had thyroid tested 6 times!! They just say normal levels?? I am so lost. Thank you!!

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