Obesity

medication, exercise, healthy diet, none of these things will effectively cause

permanent weight loss until a person is ready to be happy with their body and their overall self.

You cannot successfully lose weight if you think your life is suddenly going to get better after the

weight is gone. You have to want to do it because you love yourself and you want a healthier

body. I think this is the most important thing I have finally learned about life and about myself. I hope

that in the future there will be a time when people are not judged by their appearance, therefore

those that think a different body will make them happy, will finally be able to be believe their

worth is based on who they are and not what they look like.

Weight Loss for Women

Carrying around extra pounds influences your health and wellness in many more ways than you might imagine. Extra weight increases risk for everything from heart disease to gallstones and may have a negative impact on your sex life!

Do you need to lose 10, 15, 25 pounds or more? If carrying even the smaller amounts of 10 or 15 extra pounds may not seem like much, think again. Try lugging around with you an equivalent weight all day. How about a 10-pound sack of potatoes? See how you feel at the end of the day and imagine the impact this extra weight has on your body day after day.

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So, how did Thanksgiving go?

Boy, I went off of my diet! Fell asleep watching TV in the middle of the afternoon, too. This is what happens when I eat carbs, especially sweets.

Got right back on track the next day. Thanksgiving was a "planned cheat".

Here's a nice low-carb dish that's easy and a break from turkey leftovers:

EGGPLANT PARMESAN
1 pound eggplant
Salt
Oil
Garlic powder
6 tablespoons tomato sauce
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Slice the eggplant into about 12-13 thin slices. Salt both sides of each piece and place in a colander, in the sink, for 30 minutes. Pat dry with a towel and arrange on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with oil and broil for a few minutes per side until slightly browned, oiling the other side after flipping. Arrange 6 slices on the baking sheet; sprinkle with garlic powder and spread each with about 1/2 tablespoon of the tomato sauce. Top with a little mozzarella, then top each with another piece of eggplant. Repeat toppings and finish with a sprinkle of parmesan on each. Bake at 350º for about 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Makes 6 servings
Per Serving: 113 Calories; 9g Fat; 5g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs

Sculpting Your Body-Drop Weight

 If you want to drop weight fast, many people will tell you to shun all animal fat - some will even say that all animal products, whether the meat is lean or fatty, are not good for you.

I disagree. Take a walk through your local vegetarian health food store, and you will see mostly fat people. Sure, you'll see a few rastafarian dreadlocked
wafishly lean people but overall, the majority are either fat or look like heroin addicts.

Now, to be fair - if you go to Red Lobster, Olive Garden, or Outback Steakhouse
and look around - you'll see a ton of fat people, too.Such is life in America these days.

So what's the real issue of concern?

Well, for starters, there are certain kinds of meat that have a thermogenic or fat burning effect on your body. Some of these meats are lean; some are fatty. Eat them  in the right combination with other foods,you will lose weight.

Not only that, but the so-called dengers associated with the eating of animal flesh quickly go away when you eat these kinds of meats - and do so in the proper way.

Key thing to remember is this: Lean animal protein can be good for you; same goes for fat animal protein. Provided, of course, that you're eating the right kinds
of meat. 

Exercise and its Importance in Weight Loss

If you think diet alone can give you the body you want, especially after age 40, you are just fooling yourself! Being lucky enough to live in Florida, in a house with an in-ground pool, I now exercise in the water. The benefit of doing this is increased resistance with little to no stress on the body's delicate joints.

In 1990, I was in a car accident that left me permanently disabled. I have five herniated discs- three in my lower back, and two in my neck. This year, I have been working on losing weight and becoming more physically fit. As a young woman in my twenties, before the accident, when I worked out vigorously, I could eat anything I wanted, and still fit into my size five jeans. When I didn't exercise, I was fat. So this year, I got the idea of doing the exercises I did in PE class in the pool. This is how I am starting out with my program. It will get more complicated as I progress.

People with severe arthritis may benefit by exercising in warm water. Your body weight is supported and the resistance of moving through water boosts muscle strength and endurance. Activities such as stretching or walking through water can exercise the joints without putting them under strain.

Locations that may run warm water exercise classes include recreation centers, fitness centers, public swimming pools and retirement villages. See your doctor before embarking on any new fitness program.

The benefits of warm water exercise:

A study published in the American College of Sports Medicine's journal, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, found that water exercise improved the health of elderly participants. In the study, women between the ages of 60 and 75 years were divided into two groups: one group participated in water exercise for 12 weeks, while the other didn't. The health benefits for those who exercised in water included:

* Increased muscle strength * Improved oxygen intake * Greater flexibility * Loss of excess body fat * Increased agility * No exercise-related injuries.

Before you join a class:

* Always check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program. For example, you may need to avoid certain movements if you have had joint replacement surgery. * Contact the various fitness and recreation centers in your local area to find out what sorts of water classes are offered. * Think carefully about the location. Public swimming pools, for example, generally have cooler water temperatures, which means you could feel cold while exercising. * Assess the location. For example, is the pool easy to access? Is there a locker room? Is it accessible and comfortable? * Before choosing a class, make sure it is appropriate to your level of fitness and ability. You may like to watch a class or two from the sidelines before you commit to joining.

For more information about diet and exercise, please visit my website: http://www.learnaboutdieting.net.

Importance of Potassium in the Diet

My mother died due to a series of strokes brought on by not eating after my father's death. It was found while she was in the hospital that her levels of Potassium, an essential mineral for heart function, were very low. Why the doctor did not order an intravenous supplement of that precious life-giving mineral, I'll never know.

Potassium is vital for proper muscle function, the heart being one of the largest and most important muscles in the body. One thing about being on a low-carb way of life is to make sure and get this mineral. I havae been awakened in the middle of the night with horrible pain due to "charley-horses" in my legs, which is indicative of a lack of Potassium. It is important, then, to lose the fat but at the same time preserve and build muscle tissue.

Potassium also helps to keep the blood pressure lower, which is important as we get older, especially if we are overweight and/or have hypertension. Diets rich in fruits, veggies and whole grains may help prevent stroke and heart attacks, especially in people with high blood pressure. Of course, a low-carb diet, especially in the beginning, cuts out the grains and the high glycemic-impact fruits. One banana is a great source of potassium, but is an entire day's worth of carbs!! Tomatoes are better, as their glycemic impact is lower. Of course, you can also take potassium in pill form. As with anything, please consult your doctor before doing this.

Negative Calorie Foods

When we eat more calories than we burn up, we gain weight and get fat. Everybody knows this.
There really is no such thing as negative calorie food, or not until these particular foods have been eaten. What happens after that however, may come dangerously close to what could ultimately be interpreted as truly a fat loss response on the part of resulting internal metabolic processes. Foods such as:

• cranberries
• grapefruit
• lemon
• mango
• orange
• pineapple
• raspberries
• strawberries
• tangerine

and many more are thought of as negative calorie foods.

By sticking to thse foods, people say that it is possible to drop up to 14 POUNDS in only 7 DAYS! Is this true? You decide!
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