Monday, February 28, 2011

Tough But Possible

When it comes to healthy eating, we live in a time when it's not as easy as it sounds. With all the dollar menus out there and the Buy 1, Get 1 Free sales going on at your local grocery stores, it's technically cheaper to be fat. People feel like they should buy multiple items when they go to a fast food joint that has a dollar menu. They eat until they are stuffed instead of eating until they are satisfied. All of this together makes it tough to lose weight or get healthy. The keyword there is "tough." It's not impossible but it will take some time and effort. Coupons are a good way to start and shopping with a sales paper in hand will help you find all the great deals on fresh fruit, veggies, and more.

There are also programs out there that can help you monitor your calorie intake and provide you with the food that you should be eating as well but they can be a bit expensive. Not everyone needs programs like these and not everyone should even try them. If you feel like you can't handle it on your own then one of those programs may be right for you but the best way to start is to try it out yourself. Are you an avid soda fan? Let's say you drink 3 sodas a day. Try cutting it down to 2 and then later on to 1 soda a day. Do you eat 5 Hungry Man dinners a day? Try cutting it down to 4 and then to 3.Small steps like these will help you work towards eating healthy. I can't give you all the tips you need but just remember that even the smallest step will help you work towards your long term goals of healthy eating, and a better life.


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How To Lose Weight

Losing weight is never easy and don't let anyone tell you that it is. You can search the web all night long for weight loss tips but you're never going to achieve anything unless you are willing to work hard. Forget the latest diets and magic pills and get ready to work hard. You have to be prepared to work hard both mentally and physically if you are ever going to achieve your weight loss goals. The first thing to keep in mind that the simplest and most efficient way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you are taking in. It's really that simple! If you are burning 1500 calories a day and only eating 1200 then you are actually burning 300 calories a day. If you do that each and every day, guess what. At that rate, you would lose about a pound every 11 days which is nearly 3 pounds a month. That's 36 pounds a year! If you work even harder, you can lose even more. Now, supplements can help but the point here is to not rely on them as your only means of losing weight. Now that you know how weight loss works, what are some good ways to get started? Walking should become your new best friend. There is no reason that you can't fit in about 20 to 30 minutes of walking each and every day. Cut out all the junk food and liquid calories such as soda and you can expect to lose even more weight. Gradually build up to jogging and then try intervals. If you are trying to lose an excessive amount of weight, be sure to mix in some resistance training such as free weights to ensure that you don't have loose skin when you reach your goal. Be sure to throw in a good multi-vitamin and get plenty of rest and you'll be on your way to a new and better body!

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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Are Liquid Vitamins Better?

Did you know that your body absorbs vitamins almost 80% more if taken in liquid form? Yes, studies have shown that when you take vitamins in their liquid form, your body is able to absorb the nutrients faster and in greater amounts. Think of your body as a tube filled with liquid. Now let's say you place a candy with a liquid center in the tube, acting as a traditional vitamin in pill form. As you watch the candy move through the tube, you'll start to see the top layers of the candy disintegrate. By the time the candy hits the bottom of the tube, it is worn down but not fully absorbed by the liquid in the tube. Now, let's say you broke the candy open and just let the liquid-filled center drip into the tube. You will immediately see the liquid from the candy being absorbed by the liquid in the tube! The same concept can be used when comparing liquid vitamins.Your body is able to absorb more of the vitamins when you take it in the liquid form. There are plenty of vitamins and supplements that are available in the liquid form. It is also common to find such vitamins in powder form which you can place in any liquid you desire, such as juice or water. I have even seen supplements which you can add to your coffee! Do your homework, there are plenty of online vitamin companies where you could find a full vitamin regimen to suit your daily nutritional needs!