Weight Loss Confessionals – Week 1
The increasing obesity issues in our country have turned the attention of many people towards exploring new means of loosing weight. Many people have exploited this trend and today one finds numerous weight loss diet plans that promise the moon. The innumerable options for loosing weight that one can find cover weight loss diets, diet pills, body wraps, health spas and even weight loss surgery. The weight loss diets themselves range from more popular ones like Atkins diet and GM diet to others like the South Beach weight loss diet. Some programs suggest a low fat intake whereas others recommend a low carb curriculum. The latest fad going around is the low glycemic index weight loss diet. There are also the meal replacements and meal providers that have found favor with many.
The choices offered are so abundant that one is often left confused about which one to chose for oneself. Though there are many testimonials going around, one does not know what combination of weight loss diet and change in lifestyle actually caused the weight loss. Also, though the details of the weight loss diet are mentioned, the manner in which it works is either not specified or extremely vague and ambiguous. To add to it all, most of these weight loss diet plans are temporary and short lived, the effect of which wears off in a few months. This yoyo effect is caused by the fact that most of these weight loss diets do not address the core of the issue. Why is it that some people seem to continue to put on weight in spite of the fact that they eat less?
The root cause of this enigmatic answer lies in the fact that gain in weight is fundamentally linked to cellular activity and unless that is addressed the problem of weight gain cannot be uprooted from the core.
Weight gain occurs when the amount of energy (or food) ingested in the system is more than the energy utilized by the body for various activities. About 95% of the entire energy produced in the body comes from the process performed by the mitochondria. Any factor that disrupts the efficient working of the mitochondria shall result in a decrease in the amount of energy used.
If the body is not completely detoxed, the toxins ooze out into the bloodstream through interstitial walls and cause the mitochondria to dysfunction. The mitochondria are small cylinder shaped tissues that produce energy from the food that we consume. The structure of these powerhouses of the cell is so similar to that of bacteria that they are greatly affected by excessive intake of antibiotics, magnesium, metals and toxins. Such toxic substances affect the immune system that produces nitric oxide, which in turn harm the mitochondria further.
Other factors that can also contribute to weight gain are improper diet, stress, organ dysfunctions, metabolic defects, nutritional factors and lack of exercise. Unless all these factors that contribute to issues that result in weight gain are addresses completely, you may be able to achieve short-lived reduction in weight by following one of the weight loss diet programs, but are unlikely to obtain long lasting weight loss results that ensure that your years ahead are healthy and full of success.
There is no medicine or pill that can cure mitochondria dysfunction and the only way to deal with this issue is to obliterate the factors that have caused the dysfunction in the first place. Addressing only the symptoms of the inefficiencies of the mitochondria (in this case the weight gain) by resorting to weight loss diets, ensure that the problem will reoccur.
A complete detox program addresses all the factors that can cause an increase in weight. Not only does it get the mitochondria to work and produce energy as efficiently as it did before but also wipe out stress, organ, metabolic defects and all the causes of weight gain listed above. Unlike a weight loss diet that aims at removing the symptoms, a complete detox program has a holistic approach that not only ensure that you loose those extra inches but also keeps it off and gives you higher energy and vitality to add life to your years. You can wear all the clothes that you dreamed of donning and make each day of your life a celebration!
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Weight loss diet for physically inactive guys?What is the best weight loss diet for physically inactive guys? I am too busy, shy and lazy to go to gyms and I'd rather eat right or less to loose some weight. Do you know any good diets to loose the weight.
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I would like to lose 30 so I am right there withyou sister!
avacado is good for you. just a little portion tho. just like olive oil n nuts
I’m all with you!
i totally agree with you pon the starbucks and how bad it is. i looked up the calories and some frappacinios have over 600! thats like a whole meal plus dessert.now i only get iced coffees with non fat milk
If you are really looking for the best diet, I suggest doing what this mom did…
http://saraweightlossblog.blogspot.com/
Visit her blog to learn, how she lost 43 pounds in 3 months
The only way to lose weight properly is to eat healthy watch portions and excerise
i have no idea why they would suggest no caffeine. Caffeine is a proven fat burner and there are litterally thousands of studies to back that up. special diets like that come and go. increasing caffeine intake is the way to go to cut body fat. just dont over due it.
Since 2005 I have tried reducing my weight using most of the so-called popular weight loss program from the internet but with no avail until I meet the following weight loss program that is finally worked for me with all the above criteria. I am confident that it will work for you too.
The newest hype in weight loss is the Calorie Shifting diet program. Since 2005 the Calorie Shifting plan has become a best-selling program on the Internet. It is based on the principle that we should confuse our body into increasing its metabolism. The key to losing a lot of weight is to get your metabolism burning at a fast rate. A quick metabolism is valuable because it will cause most of the calories you eat to be burned at a faster rate.
Calorie Shifting is an acceptable alternative compared to diet pills & supplement. It is a better way to lose fat that is safe to your health and enjoyable, but still gives you long-term weight loss benefits. You can actually eat in a way that is pleasurable and still lose weight.
You have to eat a variety of different foods at various times throughout the day. The body needs specific types of calories and different times. This is called calorie shifting. The idea is that by eating certain types of calories in certain patterns, you "confuse" your metabolism and it never has a chance to adjust. three major benefits of Calorie Shifting are:
1. You do not need to consume diets pills or diet supplements that are most likely a risk to your overall health.
2. You do not need to starve. Failure to endure starvation is probably why most weight loss program participant ceased to accomplish any positive results. With Calorie Shifting you can still eat any foods that you most enjoyed.
3. Do not make a large hole on your pocket. The cost of the program is affordable to all and paid only once to enjoy the invaluable knowledge & benefit forever. Compared to diets pills and diet supplements where you need to buy it on a regular basis until you achieved your ideal weight, the amount of lose weight will reversed back when you stop consuming it.
Slimfast.
Weight Watchers.
South beach diet.
Cabbage soup diet.
Raw food diet.
good for you for getting back into the game. I just got an epidural streroid injection in my spine so I’m hoping it will help my pain so I can get my butt back in the gym! You can do it Nat!
hi nat!
okay, i need help, im trying to loose weight but i have IBS, and am lactoseintolerant.
do you have any ideas about food for me to eat?
Don't try any pills, they don't work, it's a money-making business. Honestly the best way to look at it is, "What did I or didn't I do that made me gain this weight?" and then do the opposite. Which in most cases is changing your eating habits and exercising. "Diets" don't work, you have to change your eating habits. Trust me. Did "diets" for 8 yrs. I've been eating better, cutting down on carbs, especially sweets since sugar slows down the metabolism, and doing cardio exercises. I've lost a healthy 20 pounds in the last 2 months. Sorry, alcohol would have to be cut down if not eliminated, empty calories.
My mom has been doing what is known as the Sacred Heart Soup Diet on and off for the past year and a half. She was just over 400 pds. She has lost just over 100 pds, but she has also changed what she eats and she goes to a gym 3 – 4 times a week.
There is also fasting, but should not be taken lightly. It gives your metabolism that break to fix itself and kick-start again when you do start to eat solids again. It has many other benefits too, like cleaning your body of toxins (which also affect your metabolism), a "healing" of your body and the organs…etc.
I want to lose 50 lbs too… I’m trying, I’m glad your bad doing weight loss vids, they help me… I’ll stick with you!!
do you think you could do a video on HOW to measure yourself? that’d be super helpful! thanksss.
The best yogurt for weight loss is one that is low in sugar. As well, chose one that has no added sugar, fruit or artificial sugar. Greek yogurt is typically your best choice. I usually buy plain yogurt and add a handful of blueberries to it for flavor.
the intro was hilarous! lol
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If you are really looking for the best diet, I suggest doing what this mom did…
http://saraweightlossblog.blogspot.com/
Visit her blog to learn how she lost 43 pounds in 3 months