Fat and Over 40 - How To Lose Weight Intelligently? By Rosemary Taylor

Have you ever b e en envious of people who seem to be able to eat just about anything , and they never seem to put on weight. They could spend all day and every day in McDonalds eating nothing but junk and they still wouldn’t put on an inch. They can eat buckets of ice cream, endless bags of potato chips and they don’t put on an ounce. Its not fair!

“You may have read in magazines and other media that, factors such as your genes play a part in how big you are, and whether or not it has been predetermined for you to have an efficient or sluggish metabolic rate. If yours has always been sluggish then you are more likely to put on fat than the person who can endlessly stuff themselves with McDonalds, and this is because their metabolic rate is more efficient than yours. To top it all, the situation gets even worse as you get older and effects more people over the age of 40, particularly women.

Why mainly women? Well, men have less body fat and more muscle mass than women, so their metabolism is faster because muscle burns calories faster. Other factors besides age and gender come into play of course, including muscle to fat ratio, and how efficiently your hormones are functioning. Ultimately, it seems that the people who can eat anything they like without the worry of weight gain, have an efficient metabolic rate and are able to burn up all the calories that they consume. So what are they doing that you’re not, and what do you need to do to get your metabolic rate firing on all cylinders?

Your brain is in charge!

Did you know that it’s your brain that is in control of the fat burning hormones and it releases them after each meal, well it’s a fact! There are two types of hormone released into the bloodstream every time you eat some food and they are in control of fat storage and fat burning. The type of food that you eat will either make you fat or make you thin. Although exercising will help, and it will tone your body, you are not fat because you don’t exercise enough, you are getting fat because you are eating the wrong types of food at the wrong times of day. So, the clever part is,  if you get it right, is that it will work better than any fat loss pills or any fad diets and the results will last.

What type of food and when to eat it?

Think of you body as if it were a machine that needs nourishment every day but at regular intervals. Give it the wrong nourishment at the wrong times and it will keep it to one side, stored as fat. If you have been putting on weight gradually over time, it could simply be because you have been eating the wrong foods. You don’t need to starve or deprive yourself of food, because if you do, your metabolism will register a reduction in your calorie intake, and it will then go into survival mode by burning less calories and storing the rest for emergencies. You don’t even need to spend hours down the gym in an attempt to shed those pounds, you just need to eat the Right Food at the Right Times!

Where do you go from here?

Ultimately, eating less food is not going to work so you need to re-think and break away from the old ideas you have about weight loss. You now need to shake up your old belief system and shock your metabolism to the core by changing your eating habits completely.

Find out all you need to know about Losing Weight Intelligently. The results will be astonishing!

Appesat is the new diet pill sensation that has just gone on sale and the media are swooning all over it. Major newspapers are hailing it as the new “revolutionary weight Loss Sensation” because the ingredient in the pill work by expanding in your stomach and tricking your brain into thinking you are full up and it continues suppressing the appetite for several hours before it’s digested.

When you take these pills, over a period of time it will train you to expect less food and in a nutshell, Appesat works very effectively at controlling your appetite, allowing you to get into a pattern of healthy eating that you should find easy to maintain permanently.

Let’s face it, half the reason people give up on any kind of diet is because they just cannot resist the temptation of bingeing or snacking on fattening foods. They are constantly feeling hungry and so anything that takes away those cravings and stops them wanting to eat too much is the solution that we all need!

What is it made from?

The Appesat pill is a perfectly natural, fiber-based product made from seaweed extracts and is harvested off the French Atlantic coast

Is Appesat Safe?

During Clinical trials on 139 people who were either overweight or obese reported that those taking Appesat 3 times a day lost on average 20.9Ib (9.4kg) over 12 weeks and this was compared with 12.4Ib (5.6kg) on the people not taking Appesat. They were all on a low calorie, low fat controlled diet of 1,200 calories per day for the ladies and 1,400 for the men.
The pill is taken with some water before a meal and has been said to have no side effects worse than an upset stomach.

It is recommended for any adult who:

• Are worried about how much food they eat
• Are worried about the long-term health implications of being overweight.
• Want help to reduce their food cravings and lose weight.

How much does it cost?

In comparison with other excellent weight loss supplements, like Unique Hoodia or Proactol, its more expensive at just under $60 per pack but it works out cheaper if you buy in multiples.

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The market for weight loss supplements has grown immensely and one that has been in the media spotlight is Hoodia Gordonii, hailed as the new weight loss miracle. There has been a huge amount written about this product in the last 6 years but it was the BBC reporter Tom Mangold who produced the most credible concise report about this product back in 2003. This report provided consumers with clear and concise facts regarding Hoodia Gordonii.

The report listed these facts clearly:

• That Hoodia Gordonii is free of side effects
• That Hoodia Gordonii originates from the Kalahari Desert and is a rare plant
• How P57 was discovered by Phytopharm
• How Hoodia Gordonii works – 10,000 times more powerful than glucose.
• It’s many Clinical trials (that had been performed at that time
• Explained how Hoodia could reduce your calorie intake by 1,000 calories a day

The really important piece of information that came to light was the fake Hoodia products on the market and this was even picked up in 2003 and according to Alkemist pharmaceuticals 80% of Hoodia diet pill products are fake and contain only about 60% Hoodia Gordonii and some, none at all. So what can be learnt by this?

Well, firstly there is a great need for increased consumer awareness about Hoodia Gordoni and not just about it’s appetite suppressant qualities, but what makes the product as a whole. If you find out that everything is as it should be, then you are likely to be purchasing the real deal, pure unaltered Hoodia Gordoni.

If Hoodia is a product you have been considering buying then a few simple steps will ensure you are buying the genuine article, so always check to see that it includes:

CITES Certificate:

Genuine Hoodia Gordonii only grows in, and is exported from South Africa.

Medical Backing:

It needs to have been tested by Alkemist Pharmaceuticals?

Product Price:

Hoodia Gordonii is rare and because of this it makes it expensive to export. This really is a case of “you get what you pay for” Don’t be tempted by a cheap price because the chances are, it’s not real.

Ingredients list:

Only the core of the plant is used and apart from the make up of the capsule container itself, there should be no other ingredients named on the ingredients list for genuine Hoodia Gordonii,

The benefits you can expect to experience with the genuine product:

• A calorie reduction of 2,000 calories a day
• 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii
• Free of side effects
• 10,000 times more effective than glucose at suppressing your appetite
• Increased energy and self esteem.

There are a tremendous amount of weight loss options available on the market and this includes diet pills that suppress the appetite, but do they work? One product that you should look at is called “Hoodia Gordonii” because it is causing quite stir in the media, due mainly to the many celebrities who are known to use it to maintain their weight.

There are many companies claiming their product is the best but it is known that there is a high percentage of fake Hoodia products out there so, if you are interested in Hoodia as a possible solution, then you need to take a closer look to determine the genuine from the fake.

What is Hoodia?

For those of you that don’t know what Hoodia Gordonii is, then briefly, it is a cactus type plant that grows in South Africa and has been utilized by tribesmen there for Millennia to take the edge off their hunger pangs. This plant can only grow in certain areas and because of this, its rare and to add to this, its only the core of the plant that contains the active ingredient P57. Other parts of the plant, like the leaves and flowers for example, don’t contain any and this is why you should always examine a products ingredient list closely, especially if it is beings sold at a low price.

Hoodia helps with food cravings!

This active ingredient stops you feeling hungry, and has also been reported for its power in reducing cravings for fattening food. In answer to the question, does Hoodia work, then the evidence suggests that it does, providing you make sure it is made from 100% pure unaltered Hoodia Gordonii.

1. Only uses the active Ingredient that have been proven to suppress the appetite
2. Stops food cravings safely and without side effects.
3. Contains no fillers, no additives, and no lubricants.
4. This effective product will reduce up to 2,000 calories a day.
5. It has the Cites Certificate (CITES) which proves authenticity.
6. That it comes in the form of a capsule because products in this form have proven to contain 100%  Hoodia Gordonii, pure and unaltered.
7. An Organics Annex Certificate – This can prove that the product has not been tampered with by any middle men during its transit and exportation.
8. A Certificate of Analysis is awarded to the supply of Hoodia Gordonii before it enters the country, thus proving its authenticity.
9. It also confirms that testing was done under HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography).
10. Offers a 6 month money back guarantee.
11. Is offered as an effective powder – not an ineffective extract.
12. TV and the Media have endorsed it.

Of all the diet pills on the market, there are very few that I will recommend and this product has proven to be natural, safe and offers the ingredient needed to be effective and without side effects. This product i s called “Unique Hoodia” and it has complied fully with the points listed.

If you have tried many times to lose weight but have failed miserably because diets always leave you feeling hungry and frustrated. Then it may be time to try Unique Hoodia, its has been clinically proven to help suppress the appetite and cut your calorie intake and it could be the perfect alternative to use to achieve your ultimate weight loss goals. So, what are you waiting for?

Well, she’s not exactly walking is she, more like sprinting to me but I couldn’t get her to slow down. Ah ! the energy of youth!

There is no getting away from the fact that we need to become more active if we want to dislodge the fat that has crept up on us, over what has probably taken several years. There seems little point in embarking on a new healthy eating chapter in our lives if we do not combine it with some activity, albeit a small amount to start with. We must face the fact, once and for all, that any form of dieting will not work long term, if we don’t use up any of the energy we get from the foods we consume and the agony will be prolonged, it’s as simple as that.

Its so much easier sitting around on our butts but the longer we are inactive, the harder it is to get the motivation to start. Therefore, the sooner you acknowledge this fact the sooner you will discover the key to losing those unwanted pounds. Just concentrate on feeding your body good nutritious food and getting it moving a bit more.

Start by walking instead of getting in the car for every journey and you will be surprised just how quickly it can make a difference. Walk briskly wherever you go, and don’t be tempted to get in the car if you need to go to the store, especially if it only takes 30 minutes to walk there and back. One of the first things you will soon notice when you have been walking regularly is that your thighs will stop rubbing together. Your muscles are beginning to develop and this in turn is helping to burn off that fat and before very long you will be running instead of walking.

As your energy and strength begins to build up, combine some “step ups” by using a concrete or wooden block, you don’t need to buy expensive equipment. All you have to do is to step up and down until your muscles start to ache, then stop. Repeat a couple of times a day and try to increase the number of step ups you do each time. Set a goal of achieving 100 and see how long it takes to reach it. Remember to keep your head up and your back straight. This exercise is also a great cardio exercise.

Another exercise to try once you have the stamina, is to find a hill in your neighbourhood and attempt to run up it. Failing this, try fast walking instead, believe me, it’s a lot easier. Repeat as many times as you possibly can. This will take some doing initially, so don’t get upset with  yourself if you only manage to get half way up on the first few tries. If you really feel you are not yet ready for this one, then try a bit of running on flat ground.

What about doing some squats as well because they can be very effective, do as many repetitions as possible. Once your legs start getting tired, it means it’s having the desired effect. Remember to have a chat with our Doctor if you have not been active for some time, just to make sure all is well first and then get going.

Quick Ways to Lose Weight – Without the Need to Starve Yourself!

By Rosemary Taylor

With such a huge choice of food produce on offer, allowing us all to eat what we want whenever we want, its no wonder that obesity is such a growing problem in many parts of the world. Foods that our grandparents once looked on as luxuries, to spoil themselves with once a year are available nowadays to eat daily, if not several times a day and is taken totally for granted.

If you don’t suffer from a weight problem then good for you but if you do it can be deeply depressing. The vast majority of overweight people have tried everything to lose the pounds but as hard as they try, the weight will not budge and sits stubbornly on the hips or other areas of your body, like sand bags. Just to make matters worse, if you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror it reminds you that those lumpy, bumpy bits are on the increase, year by year.

Nobody wants to be overweight and most people just want to conform and look as attractive as possible but with so many fad diets out there that don’t work, is it any wonder that it leaves people feeling miserable. For example, you have probably all heard of the low fat or low carb diet, and have been led to believe that this is the only “healthy” way to eat in order to keep slim but could it just be clever marketing ploy because why else are many of us still getting fatter?

YOU have to change the way you think, and you need to learn that some fat calories can actually speed up weight loss whilst certain “fat free” foods will make you fat, if you consume them too often. There are 3 types of calories, carbohydrate, protein and fat and our bodies need a good proportion of all 3 daily in order to lose weight consistently and to keep it off permanently.

Have you ever asked yourself why you are fat, when your friends are slim, even though you eat less than they do? Why is this? They have probably remained slim simply because they have eaten the right types of foods in the right proportions and combinations during the day and you have eaten too much of the wrong types of food at the wrong times of day.

What is needed is an intelligent program to losing weight, one that is calculated to suit your own individual needs. To start with, you have to get back to basics and it’s important to focus on foods like lean proteins, vegetables and fruit. The only secret is learning about the combinations and proportions that you need to eat throughout the day, which in turn will kick start your internal fire into action and the result will be the quick weight loss you have dreamed of. It’s that SIMPLE.

How Will Your Metabolic Rate Affect Your Weight Loss?
By Rosemary Taylor

Why is it that some people can eat almost anything they choose with apparently no weight gain? It seems so unfair if you suffer from the opposite and put on pounds just by seemingly, looking at food. It doesn’t help either if you are someone who really likes and enjoys their food because temptation is everywhere you look, with so many foods instantly available.

Some people have been blessed with a very efficient metabolic rate, which means that their calorie intake is very quickly transformed into energy, with none left to be stored away as fat. Unfortunately, it seems that other people have a sluggish metabolic rate and this can result in surplus unused calories, being stored as fat. Many factors can have an affect on how efficient your metabolic rate is, and gender, age, genes, stress levels, physical activity and even depression all play a part.

People, especially women tend to comfort eat and this usually means all the wrong types of foods. Always being stressed out or going through a bad depressing time can lead to people reaching to food for solace. These factors, although minor influences on your metabolic performance, are nevertheless factors, and many of us suffer from stress these days. Stress has a negative effect on the body and it can disrupt some of its normal processes, which in turn put the brakes on the speed at which your body can turn food into energy.

Women suffer more from weight gain than men and this is because generally speaking, men have more muscle mass than women and it’s the muscles that are the engines that stoke the fire, so to speak, and are very efficient at burning up calories. So perhaps girls, we need to spend a little more time and effort building and toning the muscles that we do have. It can only help in the war against weight gain.

What we eat and how regularly we eat during the day also has a major influence on the efficient functioning of our metabolic rate. Even the amount of water we take in, is a factor because if our water intake in inadequate it will have an adverse effect on the bodies processing ability resulting in a slow down of the metabolic rate. We are always being told to drink more water so it’s another good reason to keep well hydrated.

The amount of muscle you develop together with the type of food you choose and the frequency of when you eat, is according to some experts, what you need to be aware of in order to speed up your metabolism. If you can master these things, you are much more likely to lose weight and keep it off because you will have given your metabolism a good kick-start. Understanding this will help you achieve your weight loss target for 2009 and beyond.

Rosemary also writes articles on the subject of Weight Loss and to find out more about how you can lose weight the sensible way.

We would all like to know how to lose weight quickly but it doesn’t happen like magic and there are things you have to do for it to work. So here are some tips to help shift those unwanted pounds and one of them is to make sure you always have a good supply of fresh vegetables to nibble on and fruit to give you the sweet taste that you crave.

If you follow all these steps you will lose pounds……

• Drink plenty of water and avoid juices and sodas. Avoid milkshakes and reduce you alcohol intake. Try lemon or green tea instead of diet sodas.

• Include vegetables at both lunch and dinner and you can eat as much as you like.

• As a snack, grate a carrot. For some strange reason a grated carrot is more filling than a whole one.

• Eat plenty of fiber because it is very filling and aids digestion. Whole grains if possible. Choose food that is chewable because the act of chewing will give you a feeling of satisfaction.

• Make a list when you go shopping and stick to it and remember never to go shopping when you are hungry. You may not be strong enough to conquer the temptation to buy high calorie foods.

Research has proved that people eat much larger portions if they are sitting in front of the TV. So switch it off when you eat and this includes snacks as well as main meals. If you feel that you really have to snack, chop up some apples into bite size pieces and nibble on these.

You will certainly achieve some quick weight loss if you stick to these steps or if you feel you need a little more support then.

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