Saturday, January 31, 2009

Weight loss for women

Weight loss for women is not an easy task. This could possibly be one of the hardest feats a woman has ever had to tackle. Weight loss for women after childbirth is harder still. We go through so many weight loss ups and downs. Once we fully recognize and admit that we have a weight problem, we resort to fad diets and quick weight loss schemes that promise unrealistic results.

Before embarking upon a weight loss program, it is recommended that you consult your physician. Explain your weight loss dilemma to your physician during your consultation including the program of weight loss you intend to engage in. According to research, the ideal fat amount for a lower health risk is 23% - 31% of total body weight in women. Understanding your body’s makeup will help you decide on a weight loss program best for your body.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

How to lose body weight?

I can guide you to reduce your weight and become slim. Firstly, you should concentrate on eating healthily and exercising rather than obsessing about weight loss. You should have your food regularly because; smaller meals eaten more regularly will keep your metabolism high and will help you to burn more fat. The vital point but worth stressing is that you cannot lose weight unless you create a calorie deficit. That is burning more calories than you consume. 

You should eat more amount of proteins as the ideal fat burning menu contains a large portion of protein. Don’t avoid eating fat items. Because fats are very important to your diet, think oily fish however rather than saturated fats from fried food. Exercise is very much needed to reduce body weight. To create a calorie deficit and to tone up you MUST regularly perform both cardio and resistance training. Aim for three cardio sessions and three weight training sessions a week.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Fad diet for women

Ladies, let’s face it. Fad diets have no place in your lives. You have to be determined and motivated to use your willpower to get rid of the weight that we have gained over the years. You need to stop looking for the quick fix in the fad diets for what has taken time to develop.

When you are entering or have entered menopause stage you were younger and is just not going to work any better now than it worked then. We have to pay closer attention to our health. We must be strict with ourselves when we start thinking about weight loss without any regard to health issues we might have. It is imperative that we consult our physician before entering the weight loss realm and we must be in constant contact with the medical experts for the duration of our weight loss plan.

For this reason and this reason alone, you should stay in constant contact with your favorite physician because jumping on the bandwagon of these fad diets could create other health issues we never knew were existent. Our bodies are all different, yet the commercialized fad diets prey on all of us wanting to lose a few pounds.

These commercialized fad diets for women over 50 could produce health risks such as heart disease, cholesterol that is not stable, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These are serious illnesses and must have our complete focus. Fad diets don’t address these issues for us.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Obesity for Women over 50

If you eat foods high in saturated fats, you most assuredly will gain undesired pounds and create some serious health risks. Change your usual daily meal planning to foods low in saturated and trans fats. Some of the foods containing saturated and trans fats are butter, cheese, whole milk, margarine and those foods with hydrogenated oils on their labels.

You should cut down the amount of food you eat at each meal sitting. If this is an unrealistic task, then make sure your physical activity is at a level that will burn those calories you consume.

If you use foods as a crutch, then you undoubtedly are a great candidate for weight gain. Some of us eat because we are stressed or we had a bad day at work or the kids were overly active that day or you just had an argument with your husband or boyfriend. Don’t find excuses to eat. Use eating for satisfying hunger.

If we take a hard look at ourselves and apply the information contained herein, we are on our way to weight loss.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Motivation and Emotional Support

The weight loss programs need both emotional and motivational support. Many diets and weight loss programs offer support via the Internet, telephone, and even group meetings. Being part of a group that understands what you are dealing with emotionally and physically can help you through the tough times. A group of supporters can cheer you on when you’re successful, and provide support on those difficult and trying days.

A structured diet or weight loss program can offer you the motivation that you need to reach your weight loss goals. This structure, and the simple fact of being part of a group, can serve as a motivational tool because you become accountable for your goals. Not only that, but you have a resource for motivation when you feel your willpower sliding -whether it is in the form of a group leader, a mentor, a coach or simply a daily structure that enables you to anticipate the next day.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Exogenous Obesity

Exogenous obesity i.e. fattiness, as a result of dietetic consumption, is today the most important nutritional problem. A doctor determines the weight of children by measuring their height and weight. The children may have fewer health-related problems than adults do. But the overweight children are at a high risk to become overweight adults. They in turn are susceptible to many health problems like heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure and some forms of cancer. Children who are overweight or obese may experience many health problems and are at higher risk of being diagnosed with potentially life-threatening or debilitating conditions later in life, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, osteoarthritis and several types of cancer. The percentage of children ages 6 to 11 years who are overweight has more than doubled over the past 20 years (from 7 to 19 percent).