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Want To Lose Belly Fat ?

Can You Lose Weight Where You Want?

If you have excess weight only in specific parts of your body, you still must look at yourself as a whole. It's not possible to dictate that you only want weight to come off one place or another. This is called "trouble spots" is where the fat will come off last. But there is hope for losing that belly fat though.

Work Toward Building Muscle and Reducing Body Fat

Work toward building muscle and reducing body fat you will eventually tackle those trouble spots though, and develop a better physique in the process. Muscle tissue is active meaning it requires calories to be maintained. If you were stranded without a food supply, eventually your body would turn to its own muscle tissue as a source of nutrition first (muscles are protein) while saving the fat stores for last. Simply put, fat is nature's way of ensuring survival during times of famine. By building more muscle you become a more efficient energy burning machine which translates to mean you can eat more food! That is a good thing.

The More Active You Are, The More You Get to Eat!

Why some people can eat so much yet not gain weight; energy burning person simply has a greater proportion of muscle to fat. Muscle is more dense than fat. A pound of muscle is heavier than a pound of fat, but the truth is a pound is a pound. What they mean is a one pound volume of muscle is a smaller package than a one pound volume of fat, or put another way, fat is billowy and fluffy while muscle is sleek and compact.

Lady No. 1 weighs 120 pounds with 30% body fat so she has 84 pounds of lean tissue and 36 pounds of fat.

Lady No. 2 also weighing 120 pounds but at 18% body fat is carrying roughly 98 pounds of muscle and 22 pounds of fat.

Would you rather be Lady No. 1 or Lady No. 2?
Which do you think takes up more space, 22 or 36 pounds of fat?

I'd say 36 pounds of fat would be a lot bigger package than 22 pounds.

Get Fit and Belly Fat Disappears

It doesn't make sense to drive around and around in the parking lot looking for the closest space when you're on your way to run or walk on the treadmill. Why take the elevator five flights every day at work and then pay a monthly fee to do the StairMaster after work? What if we all started to notice that our world is full of exercise equipment.

Start by noticing all the opportunities for physical movement we miss in the name of convenience. Look around and see if you can spot some exercise opportunities, and then get busy and get fit.

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20 Ways to Lose Weight

1. Take it one step at a time

Start by paying attention to what you eat. Cut back on fat and sweets and add more fruit and vegetables. After you have that under control, add exercise. If you hate to exercise try it for only 15 minutes a day at first, then a 1/2-hour. Keep in mind that while you are exercising you are burning calories and not eating.

Chose An Activity That You Enjoy.

2. Find a friend

It is always good to have support when you are trying to lose weight. Find a friend who wants to lose weight and compare notes, weigh-in together and maybe even have a contest.

3. Use weights

Working out weights will build muscle and raise your metabolism so you will burn more calories.

Muscle takes up less space than fat so you will be smaller
( but weigh more)

4. Eat fewer carbs

Don't eat as much bread and pasta and you will see a difference.

5. Set a goal

Set a deadline to lose the weight and write it down. For example, ' By Dec 15, I will weigh 150 lbs or less'. Put it somewhere you will see it daily.

6. Give up soda

If you drink a soda or 2 a day you are adding empty calories. If you find it hard to stop completely, cut back at first and drink water instead.

7. Grill or boil

Avoid fried meat, grill and use lots of spices. You will get used to it and probably enjoy it more.

8. Don't buy junk food

When you go shopping, don't go on an empty stomach and you will be less likely to buy junk food. Keep your home 'junk food free' so you won't be tempted to indulge.

9. Eat breakfast

Consume most of your calories early in the day and always eat breakfast. Don't eat after 8pm and not only will you avoid those added calories but you will sleep better.

10. Give yourself a treat

When you tell yourself that you can't have something you want it more. Give yourself a treat once a day ( ie. half a cookie) and you won't feel you are missing out.

11. Use smaller plates

Trick yourself into believing that you are eating more by using a smaller plate.

12. Drink lots of water

Drink water when you are feeling hungry and you will get that 'full' feeling.

13. Don't eat everything on your plate

Many times we eat just because it's there. Pay attention to when you have had enough.

14. Eat five or six meals a day

Eating more frequently will keep you from getting too hungry.

15. Plan your workout sessions

Write your workout sessions in your journal or planner.

16. Stay away from fad diets

Fad diets don't work. If you lose weight fast chances are that you will gain it back ( and more) just as fast. It takes time to put it on and time to take it off.

17. Do several workouts a day

While you are watching TV do crunches and leg lifts.

18. Measure your food

If you decide to have junk food for a snack - be sure to measure and control what you eat.

19. Keep pre-cut vegetables

...and ward off those cravings.

20. Create Good Habits

It is a known fact that when we do something twenty-one times it becomes a habit.

Create Good Eating Habits.

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Avoid Losing Weight the Unhealthy Way

FACTS ON WEIGHT LOSS

Today, more and more remedies are being offered for those people who would want to lose weight. These are weight loss remedies come in the form of products, supplements, and programs.

But, before you engage in any weight loss diet, product, or program, make sure that you have full comprehension of its effects and possible side effects to avoid going back to your form after you lose weight. Being knowledgeable about these products and the possible risks associated with it can give you an idea what are the products you can take in, diets you can engage in or programs you can enroll with.

Most studies show that diets that promote weight loss of more than two pounds weekly are not safe because it increases the possibility of serious health problems compared to gradual weight loss. Medical experts also agree that losing weight at a slower rate may reduce risks of health problems that are closely associated with rapid weight loss. Also, fad diets and quick weight loss products available today do not only ignore but totally violates the basic principles of good nutrition and various dietary guidelines. Do not be overwhelmed with the promise of quick weight loss because any claims that a person can lose weight almost effortlessly are fabricated.

KEEPING IT UP

Losing weight can be frustrating but a rewarding feat once you have achieved your ideal weight and figure. Here are some weight loss and dieting myths tips that can help you avoid losing the weight loss you’ve worked so hard for:

Myth number 1. “Having a “Low Carb Diet” is the only way for you to lose weight.” This is probably one of the biggest lies being promoted by the people of weight loss industry today. In fact, experts even agree that by cutting out all carbo and starches will only result to lack of nutrition needed by the body especially by the muscle tissues.

Myth number 2: “A lot of time is needed to work a weight loss program into your schedule.” If you think that you cannot handle your weight loss all by yourself, then opt enrolling is a safe and responsible weight loss program. If you have chosen the right weight loss program that can fit into your schedule then you can even do other things for yourself.

Myth number 3: “An obese of morbidly obese person can never go back to his/her original size.” Do not listen to people if they told you that gaining weight at a certain age or weight gain due to pregnancy can hinder you to go back to your slimmer size. All you need is to adjust your eating patterns and resort to proper exercise or physical activity so your body will lose weight naturally.

Myth number 4: “Starve yourself until you lose weight.” Among the dieting and weight loss myths, this is the most damaging of all because it can lead to serious health risk like ruined metabolism, body’s depletion of vitamins and minerals and binge eating or food splurge.

Food Substitutions to Help Your Weight Loss

Health menu for weight loss is choosing and cooking foods with flavor. Of course, many of the foods we enjoy are quite flavorful, yet in an age where bolder is perceived as better we may not always sense the crisp zing of a carrot or broccoli spear on our taste buds. So conditioned are we, too, that it may be impossible for some to enjoy a slice of toast without slathering it with butter! Melted cheese on veggies, shortening in cake recipes, little drips and drabs do pile up eventually, and can help pack on the pounds.

The one thing we all need to realize when eating, cooking, and planning healthy meals is that it is possible to induce bold flavors without introducing high-fat contents. Think about why so many people like fast food. It does taste good, and the flavor is plentiful. Yet, if you have ever seen how hamburgers and French fries are prepared at your favorite chain restaurant, you will quickly see why. Note the huge, cylindrical salt shaker by the fry station, and another one by the grill. Note the giant white blocks of shortening dumped into the vats just before breaded chicken and fish is set down to cook. These ingredients contribute greatly to the flavor of your meal, but unfortunately they also raise the fat content.

If you are concerned about what goes in your food to add flavor, yet are not wholly willing to cut out the condiments, there's no need to worry. Next time you open the pantry, consider these simple substitutions to help cut the caloric and fat content of your meals.

Applesauce Instead of Butter

You're baking a cake and cringing at the instructions on the box: mix in one stick of butter. It's enough that you're going to add frosting and candy sprinkles, but you can feel your arteries hardening at the prospect of enjoying a slice. Well, did you know that if you substitute one cup of applesauce for every cup of butter in the recipe you can bring down the cake's fat content without altering the flavor of the cake? Give it a try and see if you can tell the difference. This simple substitution could cut as much as 900 calories from the whole cake!

As for the sugary frosting, why not create your own using a store brand marshmallow creme? While not a health food, marshmallow creme is fat free and a better alternative than most frostings you'll find in the cake aisle.

While you're at it, applesauce makes a good butter substitute in the morning when you're reaching for that slice of toast. Try a bit on your bread for a light, sweet flavor.

Egg Whites for Whole Eggs

While you're baking that cake, take a look at how many eggs are required. Now, we've seen the commercials over the decades touting the wonders of the egg as a nutritional staple; indeed, we can't see having a good old fashioned American breakfast without eggs. Yet, for all the positive press, it doesn't change the fact that the yolk, while containing the bulk of the egg's nutrient value, is also the fattiest part. Added to your cake, breakfast plate, or stirred into your fried rice, you've just upped the content.

In order to cut the fat, separate your eggs and use two egg whites for each whole egg in cooking. While not as plentiful in nutrients as the yellow globe it encases, the egg white alone is an excellent source of protein and helpful amino acids. Scramble some eggs whites with lean turkey, or try an egg white omelette with veggies!

Cottage Cheese for Ricotta Cheese

If you love rich Italian cuisine, then you know some dishes just aren't complete with the aromatic, textured ricotta. Lasagna, tortelloni, canelloni...all are mouth-watering dishes, but the addition of ricotta does more than enhance the flavor, it enhances the fat content.

Cottage cheese, on the other hand, presents a lower fat alternative. Thickened with a touch of flour cottage cheese works well as a substitute in most dishes where the fattier cheese is required. Try it once, and you'll can mangia without guilt!

Little things you do to improve the healthful quality of your food can go a long way in helping you to lose weight.

Water Can Help You Lose Weight.

Water not only helps with weight loss, but is also one of the most important things to keep in mind when losing weight and staying healthy.

Benefits of Drinking Water

• Naturally suppresses appetite
• Increases metabolism
• Reduces stored fat deposits
• Improves kidney function
• Decreases fluid retention
• Helps muscles maintain their tone
• Aids in the prevention of sagging skin after weight loss
• Rids the body of excess waste
• Regulates bowel movements

As far as weight loss is concerned, the key is to keep drinking water or you will see the weight come back. For every 25 pounds you want to lose, drink an extra glass of water each day in addition to the regular daily recommended intake of at least eight 8 ounce glasses.

Keep in mind that water can also be consumed through food such as fruits, which contain 90% water. Drinking too much water can actually sabatoge your weight loss, so you may want to keep a water journal to keep track of how much you are drinking.