Make Me Beautiful » Fitness http://www.felasy.com Sharing fashion, beauty & style finds Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:13:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Should Know - Bad Exercise Techniques http://www.felasy.com/should-know-bad-exercise-techniques/ http://www.felasy.com/should-know-bad-exercise-techniques/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:09:52 +0000 leily http://www.felasy.com/should-know-bad-exercise-techniques/ Between running errands, attending late night meetings and trying to unwind after a stressful workday, finding time to work out can be quite a challenge. But here’s the real downer: Experts claim that many of us are wasting our efforts on exercises that don’t deliver, or even worse, cause harm.

“Too many Americans come to the gym and just go through the motions,” says Jason Parsons, Fitness Manager 24 Hour Fitness in Vancouver, Wash. “They want to believe that what they learned in high school P.E. is sufficient to get them through their workouts. Sadly, that mentality is what causes the majority of injuries.” And it doesn’t yield results either. How can you maximize your workout time? Avoid these five fitness faux pas:

1. Weight Overload: Lifting too much weight can injure muscles and create incorrect (read ineffective) alignment of the spine. According to Parsons, one of the biggest offenders is the seated cable row, an exercise where the person sits on a bench and pulls a handle attached to a low pulley toward their midsection. “I see a large percentage of people bobbing back and forth using their unprotected lower back as the work horse,” he says. The problem? They’re using momentum to carry them through the exercise instead of a properly aligned spine and strong core muscles.

2. Biceps Only:”The bicep curl is the first upper body exercise that most people perform, yet it’s the smallest upper body muscle there is,” says Grace Lazenby Celebrity Fitness Trainer and Co-Founder of the downloadable workout iTrain. No one is suggesting that you neglect your biceps altogether, but if you want to maximize your gym time, focus on exercises that create total body functionality by building muscles in your back, core, chest, legs and shoulders.

3. Abs All Day: If you’re doing thousands of crunches every day to minimize the belly bulge, you won’t see visible results unless you lose the fat first! Cardiovascular exercise is the best way to burn calories. Add resistance training to the mix and you’ll give your metabolism a boost too. Then, you can focus on getting a six-pack (think muscles, not beer).

4. The Cardio Clutch:Hunching over a treadmill, stair climber or stationery bike with a death grip on the handrails is not only ineffective, it’s also dangerous. Better to go at a slower speed without relying on the equipment to keep you upright.

5. Routine, Routine:We are all creatures of habit, says Lazenby. If you’re working out to maintain the status quo or for stress relief, great! But if you want to lose weight or get leaner, you need to shock your body — run longer, cycle faster, climb higher. Oh, and use proper form.

]]> http://www.felasy.com/should-know-bad-exercise-techniques/feed/ Top 8 Fitness Myths Debunked http://www.felasy.com/top-8-fitness-myths-debunked/ http://www.felasy.com/top-8-fitness-myths-debunked/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:37:02 +0000 leily http://www.felasy.com/top-8-fitness-myths-debunked/ When it comes to getting in shape, losing weight and toning up, the conventional wisdom can sometimes be a little weak. Here, Jan Wyche, a certified personal trainer with Chelsea Piers Sports Center gives you the real skinny on some of the most common fitness myths out there.

It’s important to stretch before a workout

1. Research shows that stretching before exercise actually increases your chance of getting injured and may decrease your workout performance. According to Wyche, the best way to prepare your body for physical activity is with a 3-5 minute warm up of easy walking, light cycling or gentle movement.
When I stop working out, my muscle will “turn into” fat

2. “Fat and muscle are two totally separate types of tissue. They aren?t interchangeable,” Says Wyche. People get fat when they stop working out because they continue to eat the same amount but burn off fewer calories. As a result, their unused muscles grow soft while they simultaneously gain excess body fat.
Losing weight is all about diet. Exercise doesn’t help

3. You can lose weight simply by cutting back on calories. But combining exercise with diet will help you lose weight more quickly. More importantly, it will help you keep the pounds off permanently. The majority of participants in the National Weight Control Registry (a survey of thousands of people who have lost a significant amount of weight and kept it off for years) report that a consistent exercise program is one of their key weight maintenance strategies.
The best way to burn fat is by doing long, slow workouts

4. Wyche claims that the so-called “fat burning zone” is about as real as “The Twilight Zone.” “The workout that burns as many calories as possible, whether it’s long and slow or fast and furious, is the best workout for fat burning and weight loss,” she advises.
It’s better to drop a few pounds before I start lifting weights; otherwise I?ll just bulk up

5. Actually, if you’re truly serious about losing weight, lifting weights 2-3 times a week is a must. “Building muscle helps maintain your metabolism even while you’re resting and will help you slim down,” Wyche notes. When you combine diet with cardio exercise only, you tend to lose a lot of muscle mass; weight training helps preserve muscle so more of your weight loss is truly from fat.
To tone and shape my muscles, the more reps of a weight lifting exercise the better

6. Choose a weight you can lift at least 8 times keeping good form but no more than 15 times without your muscle feeling the challenge. If you can do more reps than that, the weight you’re using isn’t heavy enough to give you results. And, as Wyche points out, decreasing body fat will help you see the shape of the muscles underneath.
Doing hundreds of crunches everyday is the best way to melt the extra blubber off my stomach

7. There’s no such thing as spot reducing - - that is, you can’t magically zap the fat from an area by exercising it. Wyche claims that you could do 5,000 crunches a day and still not see any improvements until you burn the layer of fat over your ab muscles, which is done by trimming your diet and burning more calories through cardio exercise.
The more protein I eat, the more muscle I’ll gain

8.”The body uses protein, carbs and fat to build muscle,” Wyche notes. Any excess protein you eat beyond what your body needs will simply be expelled through your urine or stored as body fat. Your best bet is to eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of vitamins and minerals and enough calories to build strong, shapely muscles.

]]> http://www.felasy.com/top-8-fitness-myths-debunked/feed/ Do Fad Diets Help You To Lose Weight? http://www.felasy.com/do-fad-diets-help-you-to-lose-weight/ http://www.felasy.com/do-fad-diets-help-you-to-lose-weight/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:29:00 +0000 leily tag:feeds.feedburner.com://68912272b61236b46c6ee4664d2ffefc
A fad diet seems to be the answer. “Fad diets” are the popular diets that hit the newspapers and that every second celebrity seems to be on. They’re fashionable while the trend lasts, often for a year or two. Then they fade away, when the next big fad diet hits.

Fad diets often focus on a single food - “The Hard-Boiled Egg Diet”, or “The Watermelon Diet”, or several foods, like “The Israeli Army Diet”. The Israeli Army Diet was a classic, simple fad diet which lasted four days. The first day you ate apples, the second cheese, the third day you ate only chicken and the fourth day you ate only salad.

Other fad diets demonize certain food groups, like carbohydrates.

Yes, you’ll lose weight fast with one of these diets, but they’re dangerous and unhealthy. You can’t keep them up forever. They also have a rebound effect - you always seem to put on more weight after a fad diet, so you end up with more weight to lose than you did before.

How Do You Know Whether Your Diet Is A Fad Diet?

Here are clues to look for:

* The diet bans certain foods or severely restricts them;

* There’s a food list of foods that you must include in your diet;

* A diet suddenly seems hugely popular;

* The diet promises huge weight loss - “a pound a day”;

* Newspaper articles are critical of the diet.

Your Doctor Knows Best

If you’re looking for a way to lose weight fast, go to your doctor first, and have a complete checkup. There may be medical reasons you’re overweight. Ask your doctor’s advice on a healthy weight loss diet for you.

You can lose weight, but you want your weight loss to be enjoyable, and permanent. A good, healthy diet not only helps you to lose weight fast, but it also teaches you how to eat for health and vitality. Skip fad diets. You don’t need them.]]>
A fad diet seems to be the answer. “Fad diets” are the popular diets that hit the newspapers and that every second celebrity seems to be on. They’re fashionable while the trend lasts, often for a year or two. Then they fade away, when the next big fad diet hits.

Fad diets often focus on a single food - “The Hard-Boiled Egg Diet”, or “The Watermelon Diet”, or several foods, like “The Israeli Army Diet”. The Israeli Army Diet was a classic, simple fad diet which lasted four days. The first day you ate apples, the second cheese, the third day you ate only chicken and the fourth day you ate only salad.

Other fad diets demonize certain food groups, like carbohydrates.

Yes, you’ll lose weight fast with one of these diets, but they’re dangerous and unhealthy. You can’t keep them up forever. They also have a rebound effect - you always seem to put on more weight after a fad diet, so you end up with more weight to lose than you did before.

How Do You Know Whether Your Diet Is A Fad Diet?

Here are clues to look for:

* The diet bans certain foods or severely restricts them;

* There’s a food list of foods that you must include in your diet;

* A diet suddenly seems hugely popular;

* The diet promises huge weight loss - “a pound a day”;

* Newspaper articles are critical of the diet.

Your Doctor Knows Best

If you’re looking for a way to lose weight fast, go to your doctor first, and have a complete checkup. There may be medical reasons you’re overweight. Ask your doctor’s advice on a healthy weight loss diet for you.

You can lose weight, but you want your weight loss to be enjoyable, and permanent. A good, healthy diet not only helps you to lose weight fast, but it also teaches you how to eat for health and vitality. Skip fad diets. You don’t need them.]]> http://www.felasy.com/do-fad-diets-help-you-to-lose-weight/feed/ Tips for Finding Effective Weight Loss Diets http://www.felasy.com/tips-for-finding-effective-weight-loss-diets/ http://www.felasy.com/tips-for-finding-effective-weight-loss-diets/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:22:00 +0000 leily tag:feeds.feedburner.com://b00f132b2f99478e4b4296fe7cda3a3a
If you prefer to preserve your wonderful summer form for the whole year, you will have to work hard. Working out will help a lot but it is not enough. If you want your perfect body to become a reality, you will have to try some weight loss diets.

I do not recommend working for your body just until the spring end. Why is all this fuss? When the summer ends, this is still your own body after all! You have to believe that weight loss diets will work if only you keep them for the whole year. Now, let us talk about your usual eating habits.

I remember when I was a child that my parents were always trying different weight loss diets. I was always wondering why they were doing all this. I will never forget one of my father’s weight loss diets. I remember once when my brother and I were eating our usual lunch. We were cramming ourselves with ham and cheese sandwiches. But what about my father? He was eating just saltine crackers and tuna. My father looked so hungry. And probably he was!

I can think of loads of different weight loss diets. When people decide to try weight loss diets, he or she can think of so contrary weight loss diets and they will do anything to lose some pounds. From eating just meat and no bread, to living on fruits and vegetables, so many different weight loss diets have been developed nowadays. But when you are searching for your weight loss diet, it is important to judge your current condition and to be sure how many pounds you need to drop. All weight loss diets serve for different needs. Your own diets must be s nutritious one. Consult a dietician. Have you even discussed weight loss diets with a dietician? I assure you that a professional dietician will help you to choose the best one of all weight loss diets.

Probably you need some help when it comes to weight loss diets. Some research on the internet will be a good beginning. There is plethora of information about weight loss diets on the World-Wide-Web. Your computer is just next to you. You may find weight loss diets that work. Get online and search for weight loss diets. Stop mumbling about your extra pound and try to take them off with weight loss diets that work.]]>
If you prefer to preserve your wonderful summer form for the whole year, you will have to work hard. Working out will help a lot but it is not enough. If you want your perfect body to become a reality, you will have to try some weight loss diets.

I do not recommend working for your body just until the spring end. Why is all this fuss? When the summer ends, this is still your own body after all! You have to believe that weight loss diets will work if only you keep them for the whole year. Now, let us talk about your usual eating habits.

I remember when I was a child that my parents were always trying different weight loss diets. I was always wondering why they were doing all this. I will never forget one of my father’s weight loss diets. I remember once when my brother and I were eating our usual lunch. We were cramming ourselves with ham and cheese sandwiches. But what about my father? He was eating just saltine crackers and tuna. My father looked so hungry. And probably he was!

I can think of loads of different weight loss diets. When people decide to try weight loss diets, he or she can think of so contrary weight loss diets and they will do anything to lose some pounds. From eating just meat and no bread, to living on fruits and vegetables, so many different weight loss diets have been developed nowadays. But when you are searching for your weight loss diet, it is important to judge your current condition and to be sure how many pounds you need to drop. All weight loss diets serve for different needs. Your own diets must be s nutritious one. Consult a dietician. Have you even discussed weight loss diets with a dietician? I assure you that a professional dietician will help you to choose the best one of all weight loss diets.

Probably you need some help when it comes to weight loss diets. Some research on the internet will be a good beginning. There is plethora of information about weight loss diets on the World-Wide-Web. Your computer is just next to you. You may find weight loss diets that work. Get online and search for weight loss diets. Stop mumbling about your extra pound and try to take them off with weight loss diets that work.]]> http://www.felasy.com/tips-for-finding-effective-weight-loss-diets/feed/ Fad Diets and Weight Loss http://www.felasy.com/fad-diets-and-weight-loss/ http://www.felasy.com/fad-diets-and-weight-loss/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:20:00 +0000 leily tag:feeds.feedburner.com://9c95ca20ebe7ad8706475bae8b5f8d0a Learn Why Fad Diets Fail Miserably At Keeping the Weight Off

Everyone likes to part of the "in crowd," even if it costs more than they're willing to pay. Fad diets are very popular and very destructive to your health. Sure, you can diet for a week and lose 10 pounds, but as soon as the diet ends, you will gain it all back. Because weight loss is such a big topic these days, fad diets are right there to trap the unsuspecting, desperate dieter.

What are some fad diets that are unhealthy?

Fad diets work. You didn't expect to hear that, did you? Well, any diet works... as long as you are on it. But you need to be realistic – can you live the rest of your life on a diet that excludes most food groups? Of course not. Your body wasn't made to work that way. Here are 7 recognizable fad diets that fail miserably at keeping the weight off:

1. The Blood Type Diet
2. The Cabbage Soup Diet
3. South Beach Diet
4. Atkins Diet
5. The Grapefruit Diet
6. The Zone
7. The Hollywood Diet

What's the big deal? Learn why these fad diets are so unhealthy.

Many so-called doctors claim that a specific food is the enemy and should be discarded from one's diet. This is a huge myth because there is not a single food product that is capable of causing weight loss or gain. Fad diets promise immediate results; which prove to be true, but are not supported by scientific evidence or research.

Fad diets are very extreme and irrational plans that are unhealthy and often ineffective. Most fad diets are high in fat that promote short-term weight loss, but most of the weight loss is caused by dehydration.

How can I recognize these fad diets so I can make sure I'm safe?

Most, if not all fad diets have these "promises" or "guarantees" that are harmful:
- Fad diets claim that you will lose weight very quickly.
- Fad diets promise that you will lose weight and keep it off without giving up your favorite "fatty" foods or exercising regularly.
- Fad diets base claims on photo-shopped "before and after" photos.
- Fad diets offer testimonials from their clients or "experts" in weight loss that are paid to claim these diets work.
- Fad diets draw very simple conclusions from very complex medical research.
- Fad diets limit your food choices and "prison" you to their foods.
- Fad diets require you to spend your hard-earned money on things like their seminars and their pills or prepackaged meals in order for the plan to work.

What do I do if I want to lose weight? Below are some healthy tips that you can do everyday to lose weight:

- Eat breakfast every day (don't skip any meals).
- Eat a variety of healthy foods so that you get all of your daily nutrients.
- Limit your intake of saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar and sodium.
- Limit sugary soft drinks and juices, and limit alcohol.
- Be aware of the size of your food portions.
- Exercise daily. 30 to 60 minutes 4 to 6 times per week is recommended.
]]> Learn Why Fad Diets Fail Miserably At Keeping the Weight Off

Everyone likes to part of the "in crowd," even if it costs more than they're willing to pay. Fad diets are very popular and very destructive to your health. Sure, you can diet for a week and lose 10 pounds, but as soon as the diet ends, you will gain it all back. Because weight loss is such a big topic these days, fad diets are right there to trap the unsuspecting, desperate dieter.

What are some fad diets that are unhealthy?

Fad diets work. You didn't expect to hear that, did you? Well, any diet works... as long as you are on it. But you need to be realistic – can you live the rest of your life on a diet that excludes most food groups? Of course not. Your body wasn't made to work that way. Here are 7 recognizable fad diets that fail miserably at keeping the weight off:

1. The Blood Type Diet
2. The Cabbage Soup Diet
3. South Beach Diet
4. Atkins Diet
5. The Grapefruit Diet
6. The Zone
7. The Hollywood Diet

What's the big deal? Learn why these fad diets are so unhealthy.

Many so-called doctors claim that a specific food is the enemy and should be discarded from one's diet. This is a huge myth because there is not a single food product that is capable of causing weight loss or gain. Fad diets promise immediate results; which prove to be true, but are not supported by scientific evidence or research.

Fad diets are very extreme and irrational plans that are unhealthy and often ineffective. Most fad diets are high in fat that promote short-term weight loss, but most of the weight loss is caused by dehydration.

How can I recognize these fad diets so I can make sure I'm safe?

Most, if not all fad diets have these "promises" or "guarantees" that are harmful:
- Fad diets claim that you will lose weight very quickly.
- Fad diets promise that you will lose weight and keep it off without giving up your favorite "fatty" foods or exercising regularly.
- Fad diets base claims on photo-shopped "before and after" photos.
- Fad diets offer testimonials from their clients or "experts" in weight loss that are paid to claim these diets work.
- Fad diets draw very simple conclusions from very complex medical research.
- Fad diets limit your food choices and "prison" you to their foods.
- Fad diets require you to spend your hard-earned money on things like their seminars and their pills or prepackaged meals in order for the plan to work.

What do I do if I want to lose weight? Below are some healthy tips that you can do everyday to lose weight:

- Eat breakfast every day (don't skip any meals).
- Eat a variety of healthy foods so that you get all of your daily nutrients.
- Limit your intake of saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar and sodium.
- Limit sugary soft drinks and juices, and limit alcohol.
- Be aware of the size of your food portions.
- Exercise daily. 30 to 60 minutes 4 to 6 times per week is recommended.
]]> http://www.felasy.com/fad-diets-and-weight-loss/feed/ Side Effects Of Low Carb Diets http://www.felasy.com/side-effects-of-low-carb-diets/ http://www.felasy.com/side-effects-of-low-carb-diets/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:16:00 +0000 leily tag:feeds.feedburner.com://8d6dc2bb6cfe3567e6717873fa6fb1e9
Dieters using this method virtually do not consume any bread, rice or alcohol, all of which are rich in carbohydrates. Additionally, some of the low carb diets also involve large amounts of meat, cheese and butter in the diet.

These diets do have some limited, short-term effects in terms of reducing body weight, which is the reason for their popularity. Research has proved that weight is lost during the period of low carb diets due to the reduction of water and muscle tissue from the body. Unfortunately, the fats in the body are not reduced, which is necessary for permanent weight loss. People have a tendency to regain weight when the low carb diet is discontinued.

There has been medical evidence of severe side effects in individuals put on high protein and low carb diets. This has been noticed even in the case of people who have had a good health history. There has been little research done to actually pinpoint the occurrence of ill health in dieters on low carb diets.

Feedback from low carb dieters has been collected on a regular basis to make a comprehensive study about the side effects. Low carb diets are in the controversial terrain until research finds some tangible evidence to find their positive or negative effects. Usually, these side effects are seen on a long-term basis and many dieters are actually content with the fact that they have lost weight rather quickly.]]>
Dieters using this method virtually do not consume any bread, rice or alcohol, all of which are rich in carbohydrates. Additionally, some of the low carb diets also involve large amounts of meat, cheese and butter in the diet.

These diets do have some limited, short-term effects in terms of reducing body weight, which is the reason for their popularity. Research has proved that weight is lost during the period of low carb diets due to the reduction of water and muscle tissue from the body. Unfortunately, the fats in the body are not reduced, which is necessary for permanent weight loss. People have a tendency to regain weight when the low carb diet is discontinued.

There has been medical evidence of severe side effects in individuals put on high protein and low carb diets. This has been noticed even in the case of people who have had a good health history. There has been little research done to actually pinpoint the occurrence of ill health in dieters on low carb diets.

Feedback from low carb dieters has been collected on a regular basis to make a comprehensive study about the side effects. Low carb diets are in the controversial terrain until research finds some tangible evidence to find their positive or negative effects. Usually, these side effects are seen on a long-term basis and many dieters are actually content with the fact that they have lost weight rather quickly.]]> http://www.felasy.com/side-effects-of-low-carb-diets/feed/ Super Fast Weight Loss Tips http://www.felasy.com/super-fast-weight-loss-tips/ http://www.felasy.com/super-fast-weight-loss-tips/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:13:00 +0000 leily tag:feeds.feedburner.com://4f7a8bed77521cc9fce59f737a2a58ef
For the most part, sites endorsing the top ten fad diets make outrageous claims about super fast weight loss. That type of weight loss usually consists of 90% water and is strictly temporary weight loss because you will regain that weight as soon as your body returns to its normal hydration level. It's important to understand the two primary reasons your body requires lots of water:

<1> Your body cells need to be hydrated in order to replenish and multiply properly.

<2> Water helps to eliminate both waste and toxins from your body.

Some of the top ten fad diets are hyped-up diet plans that stay in vogue as long as they generate money for the marketers who are hyping the plans. In some cases, these plans are nutritionally acceptable and, if followed correctly, actually result in weight loss. However, many times they prove difficult to follow and people give up after a short period of time (ever tried the cabbage soup diet?). Furthermore, your doctor can probably recommend (for free) a similar diet tailored to your situation.

Be aware of the following symptoms of fad diets:

<1> Diets that promise quick and easy weight loss do not give the benefits that you would get from a balanced diet because they are usually based on eating more of one food type and none of another. These diets may suggest you take supplements but many supplements are not absorbed by the body unless they are taken along with the foods that are not included in the diet. If you stick to the fad diet for several weeks, you may begin to develop nutritional deficiencies.

<2> Fad diets are often restrictive and boring. After the novelty of the first day or two, the meals are not enjoyable. It will not be long before you start to crave food constantly and break the diet. You might even start feeling guilty, blaming yourself for not losing weight on your new fad diet.

<3> Most fad diets do not take into consideration recommendations of the American Heart Association regarding fat levels in the diet. Fad diets will often recommend consuming high fat foods and reducing carbohydrates. Over a period of time, this type of fad diet could result in heart disease. People marketing these fad diets may tell you that they are only intended to be followed for a short time. But, if you don't lose weight in that short period of time, what are your options? You either continue following an unhealthy plan or stop following the plan and gain back the weight you lost.

<4> Many fad diets do not incorporate enough servings of fruits and vegetables in the weight loss program. And many do not recommend the variety of foods that your body needs.

<5> Super fast weight loss diets are just temporary solutions and do not help you to permanently change your eating habits. The only way to remain at your target weight once you reach it is through permanent change. Following fad diets results in yo-yo diet-binge cycles of fast weight loss and equally fast weight gain. Both your health and your self esteem will be better if you simply remain overweight all the time instead of following one of the top ten fad diets.

Watch out for the marketers! Fad diets will not help you in the long run. The absolute best way to lose weight and keep it off is to find and follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, ..... and avoid fad diets.]]>
For the most part, sites endorsing the top ten fad diets make outrageous claims about super fast weight loss. That type of weight loss usually consists of 90% water and is strictly temporary weight loss because you will regain that weight as soon as your body returns to its normal hydration level. It's important to understand the two primary reasons your body requires lots of water:

<1> Your body cells need to be hydrated in order to replenish and multiply properly.

<2> Water helps to eliminate both waste and toxins from your body.

Some of the top ten fad diets are hyped-up diet plans that stay in vogue as long as they generate money for the marketers who are hyping the plans. In some cases, these plans are nutritionally acceptable and, if followed correctly, actually result in weight loss. However, many times they prove difficult to follow and people give up after a short period of time (ever tried the cabbage soup diet?). Furthermore, your doctor can probably recommend (for free) a similar diet tailored to your situation.

Be aware of the following symptoms of fad diets:

<1> Diets that promise quick and easy weight loss do not give the benefits that you would get from a balanced diet because they are usually based on eating more of one food type and none of another. These diets may suggest you take supplements but many supplements are not absorbed by the body unless they are taken along with the foods that are not included in the diet. If you stick to the fad diet for several weeks, you may begin to develop nutritional deficiencies.

<2> Fad diets are often restrictive and boring. After the novelty of the first day or two, the meals are not enjoyable. It will not be long before you start to crave food constantly and break the diet. You might even start feeling guilty, blaming yourself for not losing weight on your new fad diet.

<3> Most fad diets do not take into consideration recommendations of the American Heart Association regarding fat levels in the diet. Fad diets will often recommend consuming high fat foods and reducing carbohydrates. Over a period of time, this type of fad diet could result in heart disease. People marketing these fad diets may tell you that they are only intended to be followed for a short time. But, if you don't lose weight in that short period of time, what are your options? You either continue following an unhealthy plan or stop following the plan and gain back the weight you lost.

<4> Many fad diets do not incorporate enough servings of fruits and vegetables in the weight loss program. And many do not recommend the variety of foods that your body needs.

<5> Super fast weight loss diets are just temporary solutions and do not help you to permanently change your eating habits. The only way to remain at your target weight once you reach it is through permanent change. Following fad diets results in yo-yo diet-binge cycles of fast weight loss and equally fast weight gain. Both your health and your self esteem will be better if you simply remain overweight all the time instead of following one of the top ten fad diets.

Watch out for the marketers! Fad diets will not help you in the long run. The absolute best way to lose weight and keep it off is to find and follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, ..... and avoid fad diets.]]> http://www.felasy.com/super-fast-weight-loss-tips/feed/ Low Fat Diets http://www.felasy.com/low-fat-diets/ http://www.felasy.com/low-fat-diets/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:12:00 +0000 leily tag:feeds.feedburner.com://03696eabd501c09e36a0ddf3c9659b0b
Low-fat diets are what most physicians have encouraged their patients to follow for decades. However, proponents of high-protein diets like Atkns, the Zone and South Beach, say that low-fat diets, often high in carbohydrates, actually make you fatter and less healthy.

Both may be right, because most nutrition experts will say that not every carbohydrate is good for you and neither is every fat. Some health care professionals will now tell you to follow low fat diets but watch your sugar intake when eating the up to 11 servings of carbs that the food pyramid recommends each day.

Some of the most popular low-fat diets include Pritikin, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem and Fit for Life. All of the diets allow you to eat pasta, breads, grains, fresh vegetables and fruits. The focus is cutting out fatty foods like butter, fatty beef and cheese out of your diet, and eating more complex carbohydrates. Sugar is also out when you follow low-fat diets.

The anti-low fat diets crowd says that the evidence that it doesn’t work is the plethora of fat-free products on the market and the increase in fat people. Americans are fatter than ever, but studies have found they eat much larger portions than they need of just about every food. It may not be the fault of following low fat diets alone.

If you have never followed any of the high-fat diets, you’ll find it to be simple. Just eat 8-11 servings of carbohydrates a day, 3-6 servings of vegetables, 2-4 servings of fruits, 2-3 servings of dairy products and 2-3 servings of meat. Avoid fats, oils and sugar when trying low-fat diets.]]>
Low-fat diets are what most physicians have encouraged their patients to follow for decades. However, proponents of high-protein diets like Atkns, the Zone and South Beach, say that low-fat diets, often high in carbohydrates, actually make you fatter and less healthy.

Both may be right, because most nutrition experts will say that not every carbohydrate is good for you and neither is every fat. Some health care professionals will now tell you to follow low fat diets but watch your sugar intake when eating the up to 11 servings of carbs that the food pyramid recommends each day.

Some of the most popular low-fat diets include Pritikin, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem and Fit for Life. All of the diets allow you to eat pasta, breads, grains, fresh vegetables and fruits. The focus is cutting out fatty foods like butter, fatty beef and cheese out of your diet, and eating more complex carbohydrates. Sugar is also out when you follow low-fat diets.

The anti-low fat diets crowd says that the evidence that it doesn’t work is the plethora of fat-free products on the market and the increase in fat people. Americans are fatter than ever, but studies have found they eat much larger portions than they need of just about every food. It may not be the fault of following low fat diets alone.

If you have never followed any of the high-fat diets, you’ll find it to be simple. Just eat 8-11 servings of carbohydrates a day, 3-6 servings of vegetables, 2-4 servings of fruits, 2-3 servings of dairy products and 2-3 servings of meat. Avoid fats, oils and sugar when trying low-fat diets.]]> http://www.felasy.com/low-fat-diets/feed/ Low Carb Vegetarian Diet http://www.felasy.com/low-carb-vegetarian-diet/ http://www.felasy.com/low-carb-vegetarian-diet/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:10:00 +0000 leily tag:feeds.feedburner.com://b5503779b553500dec5b2427b42c3830
1. Low Carb Vegetarian diets are unbalanced.

Wrong. Remember low carb vegetarian diets when done right provides a nice balance between proteins, fat and complex carbs. These are important and needed in every responsible diet. Plus vegetarians tend to consume more vegetables and fruits compared to the average American.

2. Vegetarians because of their diets will automatically live longer.

Well this would seem to be the case but in fact it’s not. There really isn’t enough evidence to support this claim. Yes a low carb vegetarian diet does provide some awesome health benefits however these diets don’t automatically ensure a longer life, simply a healthier one.

3. Vegetarians don’t need as much exercise as Meat eaters.

Do I even need to comment on this one? Well just in case I do, this is obviously incorrect. No matter what your diet choice you NEED to exercise. Exercise is not just about losing weight. The benefits to exercising are so far reaching. I would need a whole other article to discuss them. So get your daily exercise, it only takes 20 minutes a day.

4. Low carb vegetarian diets lack sufficient Calcium and are therefore harmful.

Yet still another misconception. Here again many people are trapped in the mindset of believing calcium is derived only from cheese and milk. This is so far from the truth. Believe it or not green leafy vegetables of which Vegetarians consume quite a bit is very rich in calcium. Another benefit here is that digesting calcium is easier and more efficient for vegetarians also which in turn leads to less cases of osteoporosis.

5.Low carb vegetarian diets are perfect for everyone.

Again on the face of it this seems the case. However keep in mind again that not all diets are perfect for everyone. A little experimentation is always needed to find out what works for each person. Vegetarian diets are great when practiced responsibly however they are not necessarily for everyone. It’s a matter of choice.]]>
1. Low Carb Vegetarian diets are unbalanced.

Wrong. Remember low carb vegetarian diets when done right provides a nice balance between proteins, fat and complex carbs. These are important and needed in every responsible diet. Plus vegetarians tend to consume more vegetables and fruits compared to the average American.

2. Vegetarians because of their diets will automatically live longer.

Well this would seem to be the case but in fact it’s not. There really isn’t enough evidence to support this claim. Yes a low carb vegetarian diet does provide some awesome health benefits however these diets don’t automatically ensure a longer life, simply a healthier one.

3. Vegetarians don’t need as much exercise as Meat eaters.

Do I even need to comment on this one? Well just in case I do, this is obviously incorrect. No matter what your diet choice you NEED to exercise. Exercise is not just about losing weight. The benefits to exercising are so far reaching. I would need a whole other article to discuss them. So get your daily exercise, it only takes 20 minutes a day.

4. Low carb vegetarian diets lack sufficient Calcium and are therefore harmful.

Yet still another misconception. Here again many people are trapped in the mindset of believing calcium is derived only from cheese and milk. This is so far from the truth. Believe it or not green leafy vegetables of which Vegetarians consume quite a bit is very rich in calcium. Another benefit here is that digesting calcium is easier and more efficient for vegetarians also which in turn leads to less cases of osteoporosis.

5.Low carb vegetarian diets are perfect for everyone.

Again on the face of it this seems the case. However keep in mind again that not all diets are perfect for everyone. A little experimentation is always needed to find out what works for each person. Vegetarian diets are great when practiced responsibly however they are not necessarily for everyone. It’s a matter of choice.]]> http://www.felasy.com/low-carb-vegetarian-diet/feed/ Free Diabetic Diets http://www.felasy.com/free-diabetic-diets/ http://www.felasy.com/free-diabetic-diets/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:09:00 +0000 leily tag:feeds.feedburner.com://2b8a673976dd73b210e475684539fd66
Free diabetic diets are mostly services freely available on the Internet, at bookstores and local clinics. A patient may utilize any of these resources and find many very effective free diabetic diets. These diets are low in simple sugar and starches and concentrate on simple, wholesome foods. It is possible to receive free diet updates by enlisting with any free online service provider or signing up for mailing lists.

Low carbohydrates, sugar free and no trans-fats foods form the crux of free diabetic diets. Since these diets are considered healthy, clientele extend beyond diabetics. Health conscious people and fitness enthusiasts commonly use them as well. The diabetic diet is aimed at balancing food intake and eliminating the use of products made from white flour.

Free diabetic diets are designed to improve the eating habits of all diabetics or people predisposed to the condition. This information helps people understand the truth and importance of a diabetic diet. Free diabetic diets may even mention guidelines for eating out.

Noted dieticians and health consultants plan these diets that are easy to follow, and a number of patients and other food lovers often contribute recipes and tips. Recipes include many specialty items like cheesecakes, peanut butter cookies, and a variety of similar desserts. You?ll also find delicious entrees; sandwiches and meals prepared using whole wheat. Free diabetic diets are recommended by physicians and are used by many people with and without diabetes.]]>
Free diabetic diets are mostly services freely available on the Internet, at bookstores and local clinics. A patient may utilize any of these resources and find many very effective free diabetic diets. These diets are low in simple sugar and starches and concentrate on simple, wholesome foods. It is possible to receive free diet updates by enlisting with any free online service provider or signing up for mailing lists.

Low carbohydrates, sugar free and no trans-fats foods form the crux of free diabetic diets. Since these diets are considered healthy, clientele extend beyond diabetics. Health conscious people and fitness enthusiasts commonly use them as well. The diabetic diet is aimed at balancing food intake and eliminating the use of products made from white flour.

Free diabetic diets are designed to improve the eating habits of all diabetics or people predisposed to the condition. This information helps people understand the truth and importance of a diabetic diet. Free diabetic diets may even mention guidelines for eating out.

Noted dieticians and health consultants plan these diets that are easy to follow, and a number of patients and other food lovers often contribute recipes and tips. Recipes include many specialty items like cheesecakes, peanut butter cookies, and a variety of similar desserts. You?ll also find delicious entrees; sandwiches and meals prepared using whole wheat. Free diabetic diets are recommended by physicians and are used by many people with and without diabetes.]]> http://www.felasy.com/free-diabetic-diets/feed/