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How many calories should I eat a day to lose weight?

November 23, 2010
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The amount of calories that a person eats in a day varies. It depends on factors like age, gender, current weight, current height, and the level of physical activities that the person has. If you want to know how many calories to lose weight, you can either consult a nutritionist who will calculate your daily calorie requirement, use online calorie calculators, or manually compute it. This article will guide you how to calculate your daily calorie requirement.

Factors that affect the daily calorie requirement

  • Age – the daily calorie requirement of a person is like a hill. Babies need fewer calories at the beginning and they it gradually increases until it reaches its peak during adolescence. The amount of calories that the body needs will then gradually decrease as the person gets older.
  • Gender – Men require more calories because they have faster metabolism compared to women due to their higher muscle mass and lesser fat percentage build.
  • Current weight and height – Basically, people who are heavier require more calories daily. However, people whose weight is proportionate to their height would require more calories than those who are lighter but taller. For example, a 5ft. 6in. person regardless of gender and age who weighs 100 pounds needs to increase her calorie intake because s/he is considered underweight. On the other hand, a person with the same height who weighs 150 pounds simply needs to maintain the amount of his/her calorie consumption because he’s weight is just right. However, a 5ft. 6in. person who weighs 200 pounds needs to reduce his daily calorie intake because s/he is already under the obese class 1 category.
  • Physical activities – the amount of calories that the person should consume also depends on the level of their physical activities. Unlike a person who lives a sedentary lifestyle, an active person needs more calories because s/he needs it to have constant supply of energy.

How to compute for your daily calorie requirement

  • For men:  66 + (13.7 x Weight in kilograms) + (5 x Height in centimeters) – (6.8 x Age in years) x Activity factor
  • For Women: 665 + (9.6 x Weight in kilograms) + (1.8 x Height in centimeters) – (4.7 x Age in years) x Activity factor

Activity Factor:

  • Sedentary lifestyle – X 1.2
  • Light Activity – X 1.375
  • Moderate Activity – X 1.5
  • Heavy Activity – X 1.7
  • Extremely Heavy Activity – x 2

So, how many calories should you eat in a day? Do the math and you’ll find out if you have been consuming more, less, or just the right amount of calories daily.

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Slimming Belts: Do They Work?

September 24, 2010
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You must have watched those ads about slimming belts and how they can help you with your weight lose endeavours. You must have heard that others have tried it and it never really worked as it was advertised. That’s just sad because you have always wanted to try it yourself. Then why don’t you? Just because it doesn’t work for someone else means it won’t work for you. Maybe they missed something or did something wrong that’s why they never achieved the expected results. You can do otherwise.

True, it seems like the best non-draining strategy there is to lose weight because you simply have to put on the belt on your waist, keep it on for at least 10 minutes and enjoy the massage-like sensation of your tummy muscles reacting and contracting to the disturbing force. What can be more relaxing than that? But that’s not all to it.

Yes, the belt works, but with a ten-minute session per day, don’t expect that you’ll have a slimmer body overnight or after 5 days of use. This is not a magic formula; it does take a long time. You didn’t put all that weight in a night so how do you supposed to take all the fats away in a few days?

This weight loss equipment should be backed up with a change of lifestyle for it to work properly. Meaning, you will have to work on your discipline and change your diet and get a regular exercise. Even slim people maintain a balanced diet and a regular exercise to maintain a healthy body, so you need it more.

What you should do is wear the belt while you’re having your workout. Then supplement the workout with a balanced diet and lots of water. This will not only make you live a healthier life, it will also tone your tummy muscles and give you more energy to do all your daily activities.

This waist slimming belt does work and that’s a guarantee but it is not a stand-alone device. Surely you don’t expect to have a smaller waist while you pig out on junk foods and stay lazy all day in front of your television do you? It works and it is but a good addition to your weight loss regime if you already started on one.

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The Various Ways on How to Get rid of Cellulite on Legs

September 23, 2010
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A dimple may look good on your cheeks but definitely not o your legs and thighs that prevent you from wearing your short skirts and bathing suits. Of course you don’t want to scare the men away so it’s either you cover them or find ways on how to get rid of cellulite on legs.

Many people argue though that cellulite is actually not a problem, especially that it is something hereditary and that it is but a bunch of fatty tissues that wanders too close to the skin; and it’s not hurting you at all. True maybe, but it does hurts your eyes and is definitely hurting your appearance and fashion sense. And so, let’s look at some ways to get rid of it.

One very natural and very easy way is to establish a detoxifying diet combined with regular exercising. This may be difficult for some to do but the truth is, you only need to discipline yourself and you’re good to go. You really don’t have to go on starvation diets because we’re not really concerned with too much fats but with where the fats are. So what you only need to do is drink lots of water and start a 30-minute muscle toning program to eliminate the toxins from your body. It won’t work instantly or get rid of your cellulites every night but at least you’re living a healthy life and doing it naturally.

Another way is to buy one of those anti-cellulite creams and vitamins that permeate the market. However, there’s no assurance that these creams will work either instantly or after a month or so of using it. But of course, these creams can definitely increase your metabolism and is applied to where the cellulite is really located (on your skin) so maybe it can help. It’s not really harmful so it is worth a try at least.

The third identified way is to employ body wraps and also those dietary supplements that have grown popular nowadays. Body wrapping is done by massaging your body and then covering it with linens that are immersed in herbal extracts and algae, and even mud. This will make your skin smooth and soft and will help you relax and detoxify. It doesn’t really reduce your cellulites instantly but it does help a little and makes you feel good as well. The supplements are said to boost your metabolism and thus improves your circulation to help remove the toxins from your body. These are intakes however so you must consult with your doctor first to make sure it gives no harm to your body.

The last yet not the least effective way in getting rid of cellulite on legs is through a surgery such as a liposuction. This is an aesthetic surgery that’s meant to suck the excessive fatty tissues from your legs. Though some people argue that this is not really very effective, instead, it worsens the cellulite on your legs. And since it is surgical, it is incorporated with risks. Thus, it is very important to talk it over with your doctor before you do it. There are actually a lot of ways to remove the cellulite and so you have a lot of options to choose from. So you better make your choice now or stay “dimpled” forever.

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P90X Rips Your Body

August 5, 2010
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Extreme home fitness workout program, P90X, is a system that claims to rip your body in 90 days. Up to 83% of the people who have used the product rated it 4-5 stars. The product is as expected; DVDs and written materials provided along are good too. There is a fitness test in it too which is quite extreme. People often can not pass it, and have to send the product back. This results in a loss of money.

The workouts are hard, long and require a commitment. Hard workouts can knock one out unless he/she has athletic aptitude. The video trainer has a positive attitude as well. He has covered all the aspects of flexibility, stamina and strength quite well. Other training programs only focus on a certain area, but P90X focuses on all areas.

The one restriction with this product is that it is not for very obese people. It is for attaining a better shape when already in good health, and not to attain a lesser weight. Yet it provides a good start for beginners and gets them into shape decently.

Unlike Power 90, P90X workouts are non-repeating. The workouts are expanded on a bigger scale. The program is not expensive when DVDs and written materials are counted too. Supplements recommended are expensive. Generally the pros weigh more than its cons and help in rating the program as a very good workout program. The best thing about the program is its high level of customization. One can arrange the program according to his/her goals. If one wants to loose more weight, the program can be rearranged into P90X Lean. The equipment one might need other than the program include a yoga mat, dumbbells, and a chin up bar.

Author: Imran loves to write about different health related issues, products and solutions like signs of depression and treatment methods etc.

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Easy Recipes Using Medifast Shakes

July 20, 2010
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The Medifast diet is a clinically proven low fat diet program that helps you to lose weight quickly. It has pre-packaged foods which have to be eaten according to the directions given in the plan. The diet has different kinds of flavors and foods ranging from soups to shakes to scrambled eggs. If you have plans for starting Medifast, then you need to make arrangements accordingly and get to know more about the food items. This will help you to get acquainted with the diet and make an easy start.

For those who have already started the diet and are a few weeks or months into it, the same kind of shakes could become boring. However, here are some ideas to make your shakes more interesting and tastier. You can add different kinds of sugar free syrups to your shakes. They will enhance the flavor of the shakes without increasing the calories. Some of the syrups you can use are the hazelnut syrup, which can be added to the banana flavored shakes. Also try different nutty flavors for the chocolate flavored shakes. You can also use a blender and ice cubes instead of the plastic shaker to make the shake appear more frothy and thick, which also tends to make it tastier.

There are two varieties of shakes available: the ready-to-eat and the powdered mixes. They are available in different flavors like the French vanilla, orange creme, strawberry creme, banana creme, Dutch chocolate.

Here are a few recipes using Medifast shakes that you can prepare in seconds.

Chocolate Medifast shake: one chocolate shake and 8 oz of cold coffee. Blend both these together and leave it in the fridge to form a creamy mix.

Black Cherry bomb: one vanilla Medifast shake, quarter teaspoon black cherry kool-aid mix, ice cubes. Mix all the ingredients in a blender to get a delicious shake.

Dreamsicle: one orange Medifast shake, 8 oz of diet cream soda, ice cubes. Put all these in the blender and mix well to get a frothy and delicious shake.

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Strength Training is a Necessity and not a Luxury!

June 2, 2010
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Strength Training is a Necessity and not a Luxury!

A healthy life needs a healthy body. We can attain a healthy body and mind not just by eating the best of nutritious food can but also by doing regular exercises to stay in the pink of health. Such exercises must include strength training.

Generally people equate strength training with bodybuilding, which are in fact, as different from each other as chalk and cheese. Even the name itself makes it sound amply different; one is all about making a solid body that results in bulging muscles and shining abs, whereas the other is harnessing strength in the body for increasing stamina.

Strength training consists of a combination of aerobics and cardio workouts and other weight lifting exercises that help in building stamina for the heart and the lungs while conditioning them for a smoother and longer life. These work outs help in losing weight too, while making you look better and toned without any muscles bulging out of your shirt. A well-toned body is a result of well-planned strength training.

A body gets its shape and strength through the bony framework and the layer of muscles that wraps around it. The latter also perform the key task of holding our internal organs in their place, by acting like a safety belt.

With age, especially after 40, the muscles start weakening and losing their elasticity.   Cardio workouts and aerobics alone do not add strength to the muscles. Therefore, without strength training, with passing of every year, the body witnesses decrease in strength.  But there is good news for people in the higher age bracket. The muscle wasting can be delayed with proper exercises to build strength. This will help you build more muscles and slow down their ageing. The result will be a fitter and healthier body than you had in your younger days.

Work outs with lighter weights and increasing repetitions create a body with toned muscles. But for the best results everyone should start strength training early to keep their body strong and not wait till a late age to start it.

Benefits of strength training are:

• Muscles strengthens, slow downs muscle loss too

• Body Metabolism rate increases

• Strengthening of bones

Muscles also burn far more calories than even fat does. Once you have lifted weights, the ensued metabolism continues within your body even when you are sleeping. The body continues to burn out all fat from the body.

Now that you know how important strength training is, get started with it if you want to remain fit and healthy. The sooner you start, the better will be the results and more will be the envious glances from others.

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