Losing Weight keeping the Weight Off

Losing Weight 
keeping the Weight Off

Our advice about how to lose weight in this 12-week  can also help you to better manage your weight in the long term.

 Below are some of the common features among people who have lost weight and have been successful at keeping it off: Stick to lower-calorie eating In studies of people who have lost weight and kept it off for at least a year, most continued to eat a diet lower in calories than before their diet. 

Keep planning ahead Maintain your healthier eating habit regardless of changes in your routine, such as eating out, weekends or holidays. By planning ahead, you’re less likely to slip up. Eat breakfast Research shows that breakfast can help people control their weight. Having breakfast can help you avoid getting too hungry and snacking later on. 

Stay active Studies show that people who’ve lost weight and kept it off typically do 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity most days of the week while not overeating. Keep using the chart Keep using the food and activity chart and calorie counter to stay in control of your calories and exercise.

 They will help prevent your calorie count from creeping back up. Watch your weight Weigh yourself regularly, for example once a week, to help you stay on track and correct small weight gains before they become serious relapses. Get support Get family and friends to support your new healthier lifestyle, whether it’s by helping you make healthier food choices or getting active and doing some exercise with you.

 Stay consistent Stick to your eating and activity plan seven days a week. Don’t be tempted to ease off at the end of the week or during holidays. Keep it interesting Variety is the spice of life, so if you feel yourself slipping back to old ways, mix things up a bit. Buy a new healthy cookbook, sign up for a healthy cooking course or try a new activity.

5 Non Failure Tips to Loss Weight With Fun

5 Non Failure Tips to Loss Weight With Fun 

Patients are already dealing with learning to say “no” to their favorite foods, and adopting activities that seem difficult and challenging, especially where exercise is concerned. Having a lighthearted tone and ensuring your patients that exercise can be fun — even relaxing or stress relieving — can help your patients approach weight loss with a positive mental attitude and a sense of excitement that can set them up for success.

                            

Here are five suggestions for activities your patients can try this weekend that are both fun and burn a ton of calories:


1.  Get some fresh air and some great exercise by mapping out some interesting historic sites in your city and making it a half day walking activity with family or friends. Stopping to see sites provides for ample rest in between walking. Go at your own pace and make it an enjoyable outing, and don’t forget to bring water and healthy snacks!


2.  When was the last time you went to a club? Get dressed up, grab a friend, and treat yourself to a night out with some good music. If you do go to a club or bar, just watch the alcoholic beverages as they contain empty calories. Make it a sober, but fun night. 


3.  If you like animals, this is a great way to get some weekly exercise, snuggle dogs, and make a few extra bucks! There are actually dog walking apps such as Wag! where you can actually get paid to walk dogs. Or just do it as a favor for friends or neighbors. Walking is a great, low impact exercise, so why not make it fun by adding a cute dog to the picture?


4. Did you know there are lots of video games that are designed to help you be active? If you want to get some exercise in the comfort of your own home, and you like video games, try a few rounds of “Dance, Dance Revolution” or “Wii Fit!”


5.  Take a trip to a trampoline park or take an urban rebounding class. Trampoline exercise is another low impact activity that is easy on the joints but provides great cardio in a short period of time. You can even buy your own portable trampoline to use for exercising in your house. What better way to lose weight and feel like a kid again.

Take These 5 Breakfasts to Start Your Weight Loss

Egg and veggie scramble

Eggs are the gold standard for high-quality protein, with 6 grams of protein per large egg. Several studies show that an egg-based breakfast—compared to a carb-rich first meal—helps reduce overall daily calories, keeps you fuller longer, and reduces cravings for carbs.

Make a satisfying and balanced morning meal with one whole egg plus two egg whites scrambled with your favorite veggies (like mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and spinach or arugula) with a toasted whole-grain English muffin.

Cottage cheese and fruit parfait

Cottage cheese is one of the best sources of leucine, the amino acid that helps build and maintain muscle mass. Enjoy a cup of low-fat cottage cheese with one cup fresh berries, pineapple, or pear slices and top with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or granola for texture.

Choco-nana-chia smoothie

Blend one cup pea or soy protein non-dairy milk, one banana, one tablespoon vanilla or chocolate protein powder, and one tablespoon of chia seeds until you've reached your desired consistency.

Breakfast egg, ham, and veggie burrito

Scramble two whole eggs and one egg white with one slice of Canadian bacon, chopped. Add chopped spinach, chopped bell pepper, and salsa. Serve in a six-inch corn or whole-grain tortilla.

Yogurt, oat, and berry breakfast bowl

Greek yogurt has a great protein-to-calorie ratio, making it an ally when trying to tone up. Whole grain oats provide up to 5 grams of protein per cup, and the fiber in oats helps trigger feelings of fullness.

Try one cup cooked oatmeal topped with ¾ cup nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt with one cup fresh or frozen (no added sugar) berries.

Eating optimal amounts of the “right” protein at your first meal is one of the best ways to help jump-start weight loss and promote healthy behaviors all day long.

Here’s why: Protein at breakfast has been shown to help reduce hunger and appetite, boost metabolism, provide lasting energy, conquer cravings for carbs, and help build and maintain muscle mass.

My breakfast MVPs—most valuable proteins—to help set you up for weight loss success are eggs, low-fat yogurt, milk (cow’s milk and some plant-based varieties), and cottage cheese. Since these foods tend to be breakfast favorites already, adding more protein early in your day may be one of the easiest ways to lose weight.

Losing Weight : Victim's Impression

Losing Weight : Victim's Impression

Losing weight is about more than cutting back on carbs and getting more exercise. It's about changing your way of life, not just for the duration of your current diet plan, but forever. 

That being said, weight loss is a journey, and while it may be easy to make those initial changes, keeping them up for the long haul is a whole different story. It's totally normal to make mistakes along the way, but why not learn a few lessons from women who've been there, done that, so you don't have to suffer the same setbacks?

These eight women experienced ups and downs while changing their lifestyles and losing weight, and all of them made discoveries about themselves they wish they had known on day one.

"I’ve gained a level of self-confidence and a love for fitness that will remain with me far past achieving my goal weight. I wish I knew from day one how much I would fall in love with fitness. How much I would fall in love with my overall progress, and that I would learn to love myself more.

"Every chance I get, I’m trying something I’ve never thought I would ever do. Lately, I’ve chosen group exercise. I've found myself taking cycling classes, and because I love to dance, I have challenged myself to do Zumba. Now, I’m also a member of a cardio-themed fitness studio.

"When I think about my adolescence until now, I’m proud because I can think 'I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in my life in this moment' and I push myself harder."

Easy Tips To Shed Belly Fat For Beginners Weight Loss

Easy Tips To Shed Belly Fat For Beginners Weight Loss

Do not take drastic steps or make any major alteration to your diet. If you have been eating lot of trans-fast in form of fries, fritters, pizza and patty, try cutting down on it right away.

 As far as the rest of your diet is concerned, if you have been consuming more calories than your body demands, try reducing small quantities from your regular meals.

 If you have been eating four Bread, you may bring it down to three. Do this over a gradual span of time. Let your body adapt to the changes. It is not a good idea to shock your system or starve. Starving may make you want to binge later. 

 Eating food in large plates tricks you into believing that you have eaten less since the food is scattered. Opt for smaller plates for a correct picture. Do not eat without real hunger. 

 Do not be too harsh on yourself. When you set goals for yourself, make sure you reward yourself from time to time too. After a week full of dieting, you do deserve that slice of cake. Incentives make you more motivated towards reaching your goal. 

Take a note of these tips and lose the extra kilos naturally. If you have any more tips to share, do write to us in the comments section.

 Try not to linger around the table for too long. If you are done eating, take your plate and leave. If you sit on the table for too long, there are greater chances of you wanting to eat more even if you are not particularly eating.

 There are so many apps and gadgets that you can use nowadays to keep a track of your calories, steps, and nutrient-intake. Employ as many as you can in your weight-loss journey. Get your friend and colleagues involved in your journey too. 

They say weight loss is no cakewalk. There are also a 
number of people who leave the drill midway. Doing away with all your favorite delights and the lack of instant results may make you impatient at times too, but should you really let all these factors dim your spirits already?

 Not really! Weight loss may prove to be a daunting task for many, especially for first-timers, who have live a certain way, eat and sleep in a certain pattern. And that is okay. 

You do not need to revamp your life and dietary regimen overnight. In fact, some of the most fruitful weight loss journeys have begun with very minute and gradual changes. If you are planning to embark on one, here are some healthy changes you can begin with.

Your Home is Making You Fat

Home. Hopefully, that’s a word with which you have a happy association. If, however, you’re like most Americans, there are facets of your home that are making you fat and sick at this very moment.

Scientists have been looking at all the causes of obesity and chronic illness and found that they can all be exacerbated by how we arrange and relate to the spaces we live in. That’s right: Our homes have it in for us. But there’s good news! By making a few simple changes, we can get out of the home habits that are doing ourselves undue harm. Below is a list of ways your home is hating on you, along with tips on how to rearrange your home for better health and weight loss results. Check ‘em out and then whittle your waistline with these 14 Ways to Lose Your Belly in 14 Days!

Until exercise equipment can be re imagined to look good in your home, there’s always going to be an urge to put it in some place where it can’t be seen. But when dumbbells, stationary bikes, and treadmills are out of sight, they are out of mind—which can leave you out of shape. Rather than keeping your workout necessities in the basement, relocate it to places in your house where you like to hang out. Perhaps the treadmill finds a home next to a south-facing window. Or maybe you could put your yoga mat or dumbbells in front of your home’s last remaining TV so that you can make your Netflix fix a healthy activity. For more ideas on losing weight at home, keep reading the bonus section below!

Weight Loss : Impression of a Victim

Weight Loss : Impression of a Victim

The text ended with a 'crying laughing' emoji.

Jeferson, who has returned to her slimming group after 

regaining some weight,

revealed what had happened on her Instagram page.

She said: "It SICKENS me that I am having to make this

 public but I can only take so

many LIES. I have never made this public for the sake of 

the person involved but I now

do not care as I am being blamed for something that is 

NOT my doing."

he continued: "My consultant never contacted me to discuss 

the gain and I didn't

contact her, she hadn’t reached out in whole six months

 when I’d put on 3 stone.

"This is a text she was sending about me; ‘Princess Perfect’."

She told how, after receiving it, she was so upset she was

 unable to eat.

Writing on a now-deleted Instagram post, she said: "My 

gain, my exact weight and to

finish it off. She mistakenly sent it to me. The intention is 

clear and undeniable.

"I was destroyed and hardly ate for about 3 days, I was ill. I

 felt like I was 125kg again

and being mocked for my weight. My weight gain was MY

 fault. I didn’t deserve this.

 Imagine YOU received this."

A Slimming World spokeswoman told the Mirror Online: 

“Every one of Slimming

World’s 5,000 consultants is committed to, and accountable

 for, treating our members

with respect, kindness and care, and to keeping our 

promise to maintain absolute

confidentiality especially in relation to members’ weights.

"While we cannot comment on the details of specific cases, 

we can confirm one

consultant had their licence terminated as a result of a 

recent investigation.”

Losing Weight is Very Easy

Losing Weight is Very Easy

Losing weight is never easy and there’s no one tip that’s going to change that. However, it also doesn’t have to be as complicated a process as many of us make it by counting every calorie or stripping our diet of entire food groups while trying to follow aggressively restrictive diet plans.

Instead of adopting a radical or all-encompassing approach, try adopting a series of healthy habits and making them an integral part of your eating routine. As your good habits start to outweigh the bad, you may well find that losing weight and, crucially, maintaining a healthy weight become natural to you. And you’ll get to keep on eating carbs throughout.

Below you’ll find 26 tips that can put you on the path to losing weight. You don’t have to try to take on all 26 at once. In fact, we’d definitely advise against trying that, because you’ll overload yourself and quickly lose motivation. Pick a few to start with that you think you can manage, then keep coming back and adding more in to your lifestyle. Before too long you’ll find that the healthy choice becomes your first choice in all kinds of scenarios, and when you add all those together, you’ll be losing weight without even thinking about it.

Grains: Serving size is 1 slice bread, 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal, 1/2 cup cooked rice or pasta

Fruits: Serving size is cup fresh fruit, 1 cup fruit juice or 1/2 cup dried fruit

Vegetables: Serving size is 1 cup raw or 1/2 cup cooked

Protein: Serving size is 1 egg or 2 egg whites, 1/4 cup cooked dry beans or tofu, 1 tablespoon nut butter, 1/2 ounce nuts or seeds, 1 ounce cooked meat, poultry or fish

Dairy (calcium-fortified foods and beverages can be substituted): Serving size is 1 cup milk or yogurt, 1.5 ounces cheese (choose low-fat or fat-free products)

Fat: 1 teaspoon oil, 2 tablespoons light salad dressing, 1 tablespoon low-fat mayo, 1 teaspoon soft margarine

Drink: 6-8 (8-ounce) cups per day.

Americans Are Trying to Loss Weight

Americans Are Trying to Loss Weight

 The latest national tally on dieting finds that nearly half of U.S. adults are doing what they can to trim a widening waistline.

Overall, 49.3 percent of people aged 20 and older said they'd tried to lose weight over the past 12 months, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings were based on a 2015-2016 national health survey, the latest data available.

The new stats reflect a significant increase from prior surveys. For example, 43 percent of American adults were trying to slim down in 2007-2008, but the numbers have crept steadily upwards every year since, the CDC said.

Attempts at weight loss were higher for women than men in the latest survey (56.3 percent and 42.2 percent, respectively), but over time rates of increase have been steady for both genders.

Why are more Americans than ever concerned about overweight and obesity? Registered dietitian Stephanie Schiff cites multiple reasons.

First off, "we are more sedentary than ever before," said Schiff, who guides the nutrition program at Northwell Health's Huntington Hospital, in Huntington, N.Y. "Our entertainment is more likely to occur while we are sitting -- in front of the TV, in front of a computer, in bed with our phones in our hands."

Next, "we're not cooking our own food as much, we're eating out more," she said. "And when we don't have a hand in our own meals, we don't have control over what goes into it -- others do. And they add more fat, more sugar, more salt."

Increasing stress levels can also "play havoc with our metabolisms," Schiff said, and that can prompt people to overeat. Sleeplessness is another known risk factor for poor eating, she added.

So what works to get slim and keep the weight from coming back? single man is a registered dietitian who leads the bariatric program at Lenox Mount Hospital in oxford City.

She believes the key is to incorporate healthy living habits that last a lifetime -- not just a fast fix.

7 Weight Loss Tips

7 Weight Loss Tips

While there are many ways to lose weight, finding a healthy eating and exercise plan that you can follow for life is the best way to ensure successful, long-term weight loss.

Although fad diets may offer a quick fix, they are often unhealthy and deprive the body of the nutrients and calories it needs, leading most people to return to unhealthy habits after they hit their weight loss goal.

Being more active, focusing on whole foods, cutting back on added sugar and making time for yourself are just a few ways to get healthier and happier.

Remember, weight loss is not one-size-fits-all. To be successful, it is important to find a plan that works for you and fits well with your lifestyle.

It’s not an all-or-nothing process, either. If you can’t commit to all the suggestions in this article, try starting with just a few that you think will work for you. They’ll help you reach your health and wellness goals in a safe and sustainable way.

By optimizing your diet and training regimen you can lose a large amount of weight in just one week.

Although this won't be pure fat loss, it may give you the kick-start and motivation you need to follow a more sustainable diet.

You do not need to follow all of these steps, but the more you apply, the more weight you will lose.

Keep in mind that people who go on "crash diets" often end up gaining all the weight back when they're done.

When the week is over, you should switch to a more sustainable plan so that you can continue to lose weight and keep it off.

What is the Ornish Diet?

What is the Ornish Diet?

D Ornish, MD, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Texas,  and founder of the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute, created the Ornish Diet in the early 1999s.

Based on his 1999 book, Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease, the Ornish Diet emphasizes a vegetarian eating plan that includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and limited carbohydrates, animal proteins and fat. The diet is best known for its claims of preventing and reversing heart disease. In fact, it's tied for the top spot with the Mediterranean diet as the best heart-healthy diet of 2019.

Unlike other diets and weight loss plans out there, the Ornish Diet also focuses on the mental side of weight loss by incorporating stress management techniques. Stress reduction is a core element of Dr. Ornish's program, and he recommends deep breathing, yoga, and meditation.

Dr. Ornish also advises doing a variety of exercises, including resistance training, stretching, and aerobic workouts. Deepening relationships with family and friends and building support from community are also key, as they can positively affect your health.

Does the Ornish Diet work?

Following the Ornish Diet can lead to some positive outcomes, such as increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and fibre and reduced intake of refined carbohydrates, sodium, and alcohol.

 The diet is great for people living with chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, who are looking to improve and potentially reverse their condition. And because it draws additional focus to exercise, stress reduction, and social support, the Ornish Diet can be good for people who are seeking to improve their overall health.

Dr. Ornish has conducted numerous studies about the effectiveness of the Ornish Diet for the prevention and treatment of various diseases, including heart disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes, as well as weight loss, and depression.

One of the most groundbreaking studies, the Lifestyle Heart Trial, was the first randomised clinical trial aimed at reversing heart disease without drugs or surgery. The study, which followed 48 patients with severe coronary heart disease over a six-year period, concluded that those who adhered to a healthy lifestyle—similar to the recommendations outlined in the Ornish Diet—had greater reductions in cardiovascular disease after five years. On the other hand, those who didn't follow the lifestyle change continued to experience a progression of heart disease.

Measuring Weight and Skip Meals

Measuring Weight and Skip Meals

Do you have to eat breakfast? No, of course not. Don’t eat if you’re not hungry. And this goes for any meal.

On a strict keto diet the hunger and urge to eat tend to decrease a lot, especially if you have excess weight to lose. Your body may be happily burning your fat stores, reducing the need to eat.

If this happens, be happy! Don’t fight it by eating food you don’t want. Instead, wait for the hunger to return before you eat again. This will save you both time and money, while speeding up your weight loss.

Some people fear that they will lose control if they don’t eat every three hours, thus making them eat thousands of calories and blowing their diets completely. So they obsessively snack all the time.

This obsessive snacking may be necessary on a diet high in sugar/processed carbs to control hunger cravings, but it’s usually completely unnecessary on a keto diet. Hunger will only slowly return and you’ll have plenty of time to prepare food or grab a snack.

Every 5 pounds of fat loss roughly equals 1 inch lost around the waist (1 kilo = 1 cm).

Young males sometimes lose weight faster than this, perhaps twice as fast. Post-menopausal women may lose at a slightly slower pace. People on a very strict low-carb diet may lose weight quicker, as well as those who exercise a lot (a bonus). And if you have an enormous amount of excess weight to lose you could start out much faster.

As you get closer to your ideal weight the loss may slow down, until you stabilize at a weight that your body feels is right. Very few people become underweight on a low carb diet – as long as they eat when hungry.

Few Tips to Loss Weight

Few Tips to Loss Weight

1. Eat a high-protein breakfast. Eating a high-protein breakfast has been shown to reduce cravings and calorie intake throughout the day .
2. Avoid sugary drinks and fruit juice. These are the most fattening things you can put into your body, and avoiding them can help you lose weight.
3. Drink water a half hour before meals. One study showed that drinking water a half hour before meals increased weight loss by 44% over 3 months .
4. Choose weight loss-friendly foods (see list). Certain foods are very useful for losing fat. Here is a list of the 20 most weight loss-friendly foods on earth.
5. Eat soluble fiber. Studies show that soluble fibers may reduce fat, especially in the belly area. Fiber supplements like glucomannan can also help.
6. Drink coffee or tea. If you're a coffee or tea drinker, then drink as much as you want as the caffeine can in them boost your metabolism by 3–11% .
7. Eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods. Base most of your diet on whole foods. They are healthier, more filling and much less likely to cause overeating.
8. Eat your food slowly. Fast eaters gain more weight over time. Eating slowly makes you feel more full and boosts weight-reducing hormones .
9. Weigh yourself every day. Studies show that people who weigh themselves every day are much more likely to lose weight and keep it off for a long time.
10. Get a good night's sleep, every night. Poor sleep is one of the strongest risk factors for weight gain, so taking care of your sleep is important .

If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before making changes because this plan can reduce your need for medication.

By reducing carbs and lowering insulin levels, you change the hormonal environment and make your body and brain "want" to lose weight.

This leads to drastically reduced appetite and hunger, eliminating the main reason that most people fail with conventional weight loss methods.

This is proven to make you lose up to 2–3 times as much weight as a typical low-fat, calorie-restricted diet.

Another great benefit for the impatient folks is that the initial drop in water weight can lead to a big difference on the scale as early as the next morning.

Here are a few examples of low-carb meals that are simple, delicious and can be prepared in under 10 minutes: 7 Healthy Low-Carb Meals in 10 Minutes or Less.

On this plan, you can eat good food until you’re full and still lose a ton of fat. Welcome to paradise.

Your Diet Plan for Weight Loss

Your Diet Plan for Weight Loss

When it comes to weight loss, there's no shortage of diet plans. Check any magazine rack, and you're bound to see the latest and greatest diet plans. But how do you know if a diet plan fits your needs and lifestyle?

Ask yourself these questions about any diet plan you're considering:

• Does it include various foods from the major food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products, lean protein sources and nuts?
• Does it include foods you like and that you would enjoy eating for a lifetime — not just for several weeks or months?
• Can you easily find these foods in your local grocery store?
• Will you be able to eat your favorite foods or, better yet, all foods (even if some are in small quantities)?
• Does it fit your lifestyle and budget?
• Does it include proper amounts of nutrients and calories to help you lose weight safely and effectively?
• Is regular physical activity part of the plan?

If the answer to any of these questions is no, keep looking. There are better diet plans out there for you.

DASH Diet-Best Diet For Weight Loss

Before you start any diet or introduce a new eating plan into your routine, talk to your doctor. Your MD will assess your blood pressure levels, weight, and heart disease risk factors to determine the right DASH diet plan for you. Most doctors will recommend the original diet plan that caps your sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams a day.

To get started, make a grocery list of the foods you'll need to prep your meals. Check out the food list above or follow the meal plans outlined in the DASH diet book and begin planning a week's worth of meals. Go for whole grains, like quinoa, brown rice, farro, or whole-wheat pasta. There are also bean-based pastas, which pack in more fibre and protein than the whole-grain varieties.

Choose lean cuts of meats such as sirloin and top loin and use kitchen shears to trim excess fat. When purchasing poultry, remove the skin and choose white meat. And, don't forget to load up on plenty of vegetables—the plan calls for four to five servings daily. The fibre will fill you up and keep cravings at a minimum. Be sure to also stock up on healthy fats and low-fat dairy. Fat will keep you satisfied, so you don't break into a bag of chips soon after eating your meal. The best sources of good fats are extra-virgin olive oil, avocado, and nuts or nut butter. To satisfy your sweet tooth, consider these low-sugar fruits, but you can also use artificial sweeteners to make your favourite baked goods healthier.

Make a Healthy Diet Plan to Loss Weight

Make a Healthy Diet Plan to Loss Weight

Your weight is a balancing act, and calories are part of that equation. Weight loss comes down to burning more calories than you take in. You can do that by reducing extra calories from food and beverages, and increasing calories burned through physical activity.

Allthough that seems simple, it can be challenging to implement a practical, effective and sustainable weight-loss plan.

But you don't have to do it alone. Talk to your doctor, family and friends for support. Ask yourself if now is a good time and if you're ready to make some necessary changes. Also, plan smart: Anticipate how you'll handle situations that challenge your resolve and the inevitable minor setbacks.

If you have serious health problems because of your weight, your doctor may suggest weight-loss surgery or medications for you. In this case, your doctor will discuss the potential benefits and the possible risks with you.

But don't forget the bottom line: The key to successful weight loss is a commitment to making changes in your diet and exercise habits.