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		<title>Different Ways To Lose Excess Weight</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don Pedro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Losing the excess body weight is not a magic, neither its hype. It worked for many people and it can work for you to. If you are serious about your goal about losing weight regular exercise and controlling your food habit can be all that you will need. The first thing you will need is to step forward and start implementing the plans you have made.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Losing the excess body weight is not a magic, neither its hype. It worked for many people and it can work for you to. If you are serious about your goal about losing weight regular exercise and controlling your food habit can be all that you will need. The first thing you will need is to step forward and start implementing the plans you have made.</p>
<p>The best possible ways to lose weight are carrying out regular workouts and controlling your food habit. If two of these measures are taken with all seriousness, you are sure to shed the excess fat from your body eventually. You can enroll in a gym to gain access to various regimens there. Working out will give you the perfect body shape you have always dream of.</p>
<p>Losing excess weight is so difficult if you are a pessimist. But think positively, stop trying everything a little and dedicate yourself to the few things that work and you will feel light soon.</p>
<p>Everyday you will find more advertisement on weight losing tools, work out instruments and so on. Every time you open the television there are celebrities saying a lot of thnigs about the success they have achieved. Why will it be impossible for you to lose some kilos as well?</p>
<p>Another good and effective way to lose weigh is hypnosis. Though it&#8217;s a bit risky to allow others to take control over your mind, but its has proven to be pretty effective as long as losing weight is concerned. Hypnosis isn&#8217;t limited to weight loss treatment but it has a vast field of application.</p>
<p>The suffering of people who have tried to lose weight but failed is multiplied manifolds, because despair fills their heart and they start to lose self-confidence. This is the worst thing that one would want. The body feels heavier to those who are mentally weak.</p>
<p>When kids are suffering from obesity it can socially isolate them and create even more pressure on their minds. So, the parents should be aware of their kids as well. Losing some weight can save you from various diseases like hypertension, heart attacks etc.</p>
<p>Losing excess weight can assure you a healthy life. Because there are lots of life threatening diseases caused from obesity like hypertension, heart attacks and so on, you will be more prone to these diseases if immediate measures aren&#8217;t taken. There are many weight loss products and pills in the market today. But before you try one out of them and want to hit the right one with the first shot, you should consult some specialists. Consult the doctor and he may refer you to some effective weight loss products.</p>
<p>Pedro provides insightful resources about <a href="http://www.cuteweightloss.com/sitemap.php"> Weight Loss Surgery Denial Low Bmi </a>, and <a href="http://www.cuteweightloss.com/tips/What-The-Experts-Say-About-Weight-Loss.php"> Weight Loss Exercise Equipment Health Techniquesinfo </a> on the resource site at http://www.cuteweightloss.com</p>
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		<title>The New Liposuction Alternative</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:11:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Mickelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We live in an innovative society, so it's no surprise that a new weight loss option has arisen to compete with the well known procedure, liposuction.  This new procedure is called, lipo dissolve and has been in the making for around 10 years.  Many wonder why this new procedure has become so popular, and so controversial in recent years.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We live in an innovative society, so it&#8217;s no surprise that a new weight loss option has arisen to compete with the well known procedure, liposuction.  This new procedure is called, lipo dissolve and has been in the making for around 10 years.  Many wonder why this new procedure has become so popular, and so controversial in recent years.</p>
<p>The cosmetic surgery industry has seen a huge increase in demand in recent years, especially from people that want to lose weight.  Liposuction has been the prominent treatment for this complaint for many years, however, with the growth in the industry it was only a matter of time before alternative, less invasive, procedures were developed.  Lipo dissolve does not require any kind of incision to be effective.</p>
<p>Lipo dissolve involves a qualified professional injecting certain chemicals directly into the targeted area, the area that you want to lose fat.  The chemicals that are injected are actually believed to turn the solid fat into a liquid, which in essence, melts the fat away.  Sound too good to be true?  Most patients have been very happy with the results of the procedure.  However, it is important to consult with a doctor before considering this method of weight loss in order to understand all the inherent risks and benefits.  </p>
<p>I know for a lot of people this liposuction alternative is going to be just what they have been waiting for.  Going under the knife can be really scary, especially knowing that there could be some kind of complication and you might never wake up from the surgery.  </p>
<p>Another fantastic benefit to lipo dissolve as opposed to liposuction is that there are no known side effects to this procedure.  The procedure has been in existence for over 10 years, which is a relatively long amount of time for most side effects to manifest themselves.  However, any long term side effects have still yet to be determined.</p>
<p>Typically, 3-4 treatments are required for lipo dissolve to be effective.  It is important to understand this, so that the patient is not disappointed after just one treatment, when several more may be required to see results.  Many people complain online because lipo dissolve didn&#8217;t work for them.  However, most of the time these people have only gone in for one treatment and discontinued the procedure because they didn&#8217;t see results.  These people are not giving lipo dissolve a fair chance to succeed.</p>
<p>For more information on <a href="http://lipodissolveguide.com">lipodissolve injections</a> please visit our website. We also have information on a to <a href="http://lipodissolveguide.com/liposuction-alternative-lipodissolve/">liposuction alternative</a>.</p>
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		<title>Acai Berry Antioxidant Supplement</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pam Holder</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are very few foods in the world that can claim to be superfoods. Superfoods must have many more benefits besides just providing enough calories and some nutrition. However, there are some foods that are able to be elevated to superfood status because of the incredible benefits they can deliver.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are very few foods in the world that can claim to be superfoods. Superfoods must have many more benefits besides just providing enough calories and some nutrition. However, there are some foods that are able to be elevated to superfood status because of the incredible benefits they can deliver.</p>
<p>Acai berry is one of these foods. With its ability to do everything from increase weight loss to fighting off disease, acai berry can provide you with better health without any effort.</p>
<p>What makes Pure Acai Berry such an incredible food is the fact that its nutritional content is as close to perfect as possible. First of all, it is absolutely filled with antioxidants. Click here to find more information about Acai Berry Antioxidant Supplements. </p>
<p>As you probably know, antioxidants are necessary for slowing down the effects of aging and for fighting disease. The berry also has monounsaturated fats, which are the healthy type also found in olive oil. </p>
<p>Fiber and phytosterols are also part of the package, as is a well balanced amino acid complex. In all, this food is a very complete way of getting energy, nutrition, and antioxidants all in one package.</p>
<p>Because of its extremely complete nutritional content, the acai berry has the potential to provide tons of benefits for your body. Among the most popular reasons for people to use the product are to increase energy, maintain better health, and to lose weight.</p>
<p>You can expect to have more energy when you use the acai berry because of its combination of carbohydrates and fats and its high concentration of antioxidants. All of these things combined make it a very good source of energy and a great way to increase your stamina during the day. Because you are likely to feel and be healthier while taking it, this will also increase your energy.</p>
<p>The antioxidant levels of this berry are more than five times as high as in blueberries and other such foods. This makes them very powerful in terms of fighting aging and bodily damage. Many people rely on this berry to fight off the free radicals that can be implicated in everything from cancer to wrinkles. </p>
<p>Antioxidants have the amazing power to neutralize free radicals, which can help you feel younger and healthier than ever before. By using foods with high levels of antioxidants, you can experience great health and fend off the damaging effects of pollution, UV light, aging and more.</p>
<p>Pure Acai Berry can also help you with your weight loss goals as it has the ability to help your body burn fat more efficiently and to increase your metabolism. In addition, because it can help your body work more efficiently in general, you can expect losing weight to be easier. </p>
<p>For instance, the ability of the berry to increase your stamina will make it easier for you to exercise, and the berries perfect amino acid complex will allow your muscles to function properly during exercise. The berry even provides digestive support so that you can use your food more efficiently.</p>
<p>The benefits of the acai berry are hard to beat and it is a great addition to any diet. Since it is not a local crop, the best way to get the benefits of this berry is in the supplement form offered by Pure Acai Berry.</p>
<p>Since this is the most concentrated and purest way of getting the incredible benefits of this berry, you will be able to reap the benefits of this berry much sooner. Begin now and you can even get a Free Trial of Pure Acai Berry to see the benefits for yourself! Click on Acai Berry Antioxidant Supplements to find out more.</p>
<p>Find more information at <a href="http://www.buypureacaiberry.com/acai-berry-free-trial-offer.html">Acai Berry</a> and <a href="http://www.buypureacaiberry.com/acai-berry-free-trial-offer.html">Acai Berry Promotional Offer</a></p>
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		<title>Understanding the Lap Band Procedure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The lap band Toronto surgical procedure is one of the fastest growing bariatric surgeries in North America. Because it is far less permanent and invasive than other bariatric surgeries, many obese individuals are choosing it as an option when other weight loss strategies fail. Some even turn to the procedure before trying more conventional weight [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYJ0ZJMnmYg">lap band Toronto</a> surgical procedure is one of the fastest growing bariatric surgeries in North America. Because it is far less permanent and invasive than other bariatric surgeries, many obese individuals are choosing it as an option when other weight loss strategies fail. Some even turn to the procedure before trying more conventional weight loss options. The Lap Band device was approved for use in the United States in 2001, although it has been being used successfully in other areas of the world since 1993. For Canadians seeking a surgery center that uses Lap Band, Toronto has several to choose from.</p>
<p>How the Procedure Works</p>
<p>Lap Band surgery is technically called laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. The goal of the surgery is to help the patient achieve significant weight loss by limiting the amount of food that the stomach can hold at one time. Other bariatric surgeries involve actually changing the size of the stomach, or bypassing portions of the stomach altogether. Lap Band surgery is different, because it does not cut the stomach at all.</p>
<p>Instead, this surgery makes the stomach smaller by placing a silicone band around the upper portion of the organ. The band is a hollow tube that is filled with sterile saline, which makes it completely adjustable. It creates a pouch where the food that the patient eats enters to begin the digestive process. The pouch has an opening that allows the food to flow slowly into the rest of the stomach. This opening can be made smaller or larger depending on the patient&#8217;s needs by changing the amount of saline in the band. The band is put in place laparoscopically, which reduces much of the trauma on the body caused by stomach stapling or rerouting procedures.</p>
<p>After the patient is under anesthetic, the physician will begin the procedure by making several small incisions into the abdominal wall. The instruments for the surgery are inserted through tubes placed in these incisions. One such tool is a camera that shows the physician what is happening inside the body. Using small surgical instruments, the band is put in place and secured around the stomach. Once it is in place, the instruments and tubes are removed, the incisions are closed, and the surgery is complete.</p>
<p>Weight Loss After Surgery</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.ciboclinic.com/">weight loss</a> surgery creates a small gastric pouch at the top of the stomach. This pouch limits how much food the patient can eat. It also slows down the rate at which the stomach can empty into the intestines, effectively slowing the digestion rate. This allows the patient to feel full for a longer period of time.</p>
<p>Sometimes patients who have Lapband surgery do not experience enough weight loss or lose weight too rapidly. Either problem can be resolved by adjusting the band to allow more or less food through the opening. Adjusting the LapBand device is simple, because an access port is placed just underneath the skin during the surgery. A thin needle can add or remove saline from the band through this port whenever the patient&#8217;s doctor thinks it is necessary, and this procedure takes just a few minutes to do.</p>
<p>Weight loss for patients who have Lap Band surgery occurs for two reasons. First, the patient is eating less due to the smaller size of his stomach and the fact that he is feeling full longer. Second, patients who have this procedure done must carefully consider what they eat for its nutritional value, because they are eating much less than they did before. This helps to control weight as well, since healthy foods are chosen over junk foods. Because of the minimally invasive nature of this weight loss surgery, coupled with the high rate of success for patients who have it done, many obese individuals are choosing Lap Band surgery as their permanent weight loss solution.</p>
<p>Laparoscopic weight loss surgery is designed to induce weight loss by limiting food consumption. The adjustable gastric band is the safest surgical procedure for weight loss, unique because it is adjustable and reversible. When doing research for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYJ0ZJMnmYg">lap band Toronto</a> surgery, be sure to visit the CIBO Weight Loss Clinic.</p>
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		<title>Top 11 Weight Loss Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:43:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Try to reduce your weight by following natural methods as against artificial methods of taking slimming pills and so on. Natural weight loss methods include taking organic diet such as whole grain foods, cereals, vegetables, fruits and salads.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1. Try to reduce your weight by following natural methods as against artificial methods of taking slimming pills and so on. Natural weight loss methods include taking organic diet such as whole grain foods, cereals, vegetables, fruits and salads.</p>
<p>2. Stay motivated. As soon as the fat persons start making efforts to reduce their weight, they get tired as they expect quick results. They lose their motivation and give up. It must be noted that a slow and steady weight loss acquired through natural methods is more sustainable in the long run.</p>
<p>3. Avoid fried and fatty diets. Take plenty of fruits and vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetables are rich in fibers, vitamins, proteins, antioxidants and minerals. They are more filling so that your appetite is quelled sooner. They are also low in calories.</p>
<p>4. Take plenty of water. A normal person should take at least 8 glasses of water per day depending upon the climate. If you are over weight, you must try to take more water to flush down the extra waste and toxic matter in your body. Do not wait to be thirsty to take water. Keep drinking water in smaller amounts to keep dehydration away.</p>
<p>5. Keep a watch over your portion size. You should eat only what is essential for you. In any case, do not over stuff your tummy just to prevent wastage.</p>
<p>6. Do not skip your breakfast. If you over busy, it is better to carry an apple, a banana or a pear in your bag and eat it while you are in the train.</p>
<p>7. Do not skip meals because you are very busy. The best course is to eat in small quantities so as to balance our calorie intake throughout the day.</p>
<p>8. Understand food labels and claims. Some times we do not find time to read and understand the details of the food constituents on the labels of the packages. For example, a package stating that the content is fat free does not mean that it is low in calories as well. Note that knowledge is power that can save you from being cheated.</p>
<p>9. Avoid sugary beverages and drinks. Juices, ice creams or excessive sugar in your tea and coffee may add up to needless and harmful calories in your system. Avoid them as far as possible.</p>
<p>10. Keep a journal of your eating habits. Your journal or a diary makes you conscious of your eating patterns and helps you to regulate them. Moreover, you may also note down the benefits or harmful effects of what you eat. It will help you to maintain healthy changes.</p>
<p>11. Daily exercise can help you to burn the extra fat that you consume knowingly or otherwise. Consult your doctor or health specialist about the type of exercise that is suitable for your individual constitution. Visit gym; go for jogging, cycling and other games and sports to burn those extra pounds.</p>
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		<title>Weight Loss &#8211; A Perspective</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:35:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patrick Glancy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diet and weight is everywhere. It is at the grocery store, in magazines, and sometimes right in your back yard as a fast food restaurant. Our society constantly obsesses over weight, food choices and exercise, so why then is America so overweight? The answer is simple, losing weight is hard. People are over weight for many reasons, portion control, food choices, lack of motivation for exercise, or emotional attachments to food. There is help out there for anyone who wants it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Diet and weight is everywhere. It is at the grocery store, in magazines, and sometimes right in your back yard as a fast food restaurant. Our society constantly obsesses over weight, food choices and exercise, so why then is America so overweight? The answer is simple, losing weight is hard. People are over weight for many reasons, portion control, food choices, lack of motivation for exercise, or emotional attachments to food. There is help out there for anyone who wants it.</p>
<p>Think about the last thing you ate, think about how many portions were in that item. Portions are difficult to understand for many people. The average person doesn&#8217;t know what a proper serving size is, so we guess, often that guess is wrong. Think about this, one package of Ramen actually contains two servings. Who would think you could actually get two servings out of that little bag! Understanding and controlling your portions is one of the most important things you will learn while losing weight.</p>
<p>Food choices can also be an obstacle on your path. Of course we would all love to eat anything we want and still be skinny but this is not possible for most. We need to decide what our body needs and what it wants. Often people have animosity toward &#8220;healthy foods&#8221;. You learn these negative associations with healthy food through repetition. Maybe someone close to you always bragged about eating a pound of bacon a day and lived to be a 100. However you learned this stigma is considered a learned behavior.</p>
<p>Exercise can be annoying especially if you lack the energy in the first place. We tend to think of weight loss and exercise as last on our life of things to do in the day. The lack of motivation can be hard to over come without help. Exercise is a great way to regain metabolism which will aid you in weight loss and give you more energy during your day. It is hard to get to the gym or go for a walk when you are unmotivated. The key is to learn why you are not motivated and how to fix it so you will like to do fun things like exercise or go for a long walk.</p>
<p>Some people who are over weight have emotional attachments to food. Maybe you eat when you are happy, sad, stressed or as a reward. Whatever the reason, this is an attachment. If you are using ice cream as a comfort food, the time has come for you to think about why you do this. Focus on what triggers the craving for ice cream, why you want it, and figure out how to change the response so you can continue losing weight. Identifying those triggers can be hard without help as they become so ingrained in us after a while.</p>
<p>Hypnosis allows you to be in control and choose what foods you want to eat, when you want to eat them and how much of that food you will eat. You do not have to fight against a learned behavior or craving. You will simply choose whether or not you want to eat the food or do the exercise. It will deal with emotional triggers as well by identifying what the trigger is and help you to have a different reaction. Hypnosis can also help you to have new cravings such as exercise and make you want to lead a healthier, happier life. According to the American Hypnosis Clinic, 93% of people recover after six session of hypnosis for weight loss. Food will no longer rule your life.</p>
<p>Losing weight should be enjoyable, fun and easy. It doesn&#8217;t have to be a chore or something else on your &#8220;to do&#8221; list. You will have more energy, have peace of mind knowing you are becoming healthy and simply feel better. You will find yourself excited about your new life and the new you. There are many weight loss plans out there, you need to decide what is right for you.</p>
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		<title>Diet Resources &#8211; Atkins and Diabetes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonas Milkei</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Atkins diet principles lay the foundation for a healthy, more balanced way of eating the standard American diet. His emphasis is on the proper use of carbohydrates in balance with adequate protein. This is in stark contrast to what most Americans eat every day. The average American eats many processed foods that have been hidden sugars and highly processed carbohydrates. This has put most Americans on the path to diabetes and pre-diabetic conditions. What is sad is that diabetes is a series of predictable stages and can be easily recognized.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Atkins diet principles lay the foundation for a healthy, more balanced way of eating the standard American diet. His emphasis is on the proper use of carbohydrates in balance with adequate protein. This is in stark contrast to what most Americans eat every day. The average American eats many processed foods that have been hidden sugars and highly processed carbohydrates. This has put most Americans on the path to diabetes and pre-diabetic conditions. What is sad is that diabetes is a series of predictable stages and can be easily recognized.</p>
<p>The road to diabetes has to do with something called the glycemic index. All carbohydrates are rated on this index with regards to the level of insulin reaction they produce. Foods that have a high glycemic index rating will cause your pancreas to release a lot of insulin to break down the amount of sugars and carbohydrates (which produce high amounts of glucose). The refined carbohydrates and sugars that make up the vast majority of the American diet rank very high on the glycemic index.</p>
<p>We are able to assimilate more easily these foods as children, and our bodies function more effectively in our youth. There may have been secondary effects such as weight gain and mood swings, but not highlighted. As we age, however, these symptoms begin to grow and become more frequent. The nation-wide epidemic of obesity is the result of a diet high in carbohydrates and instability in the levels of blood sugar.</p>
<p>Many people who are overweight are also insulin resistant. Insulin resistance means that the insulin is not doing its job in removing glucose from the blood stream. The pancreas gets over worked and it releases massive amounts of insulin, sometimes 20 times more than the body actually needs. This results in the blood sugar dropping to extremely low levels. This sets off a chain reaction in the body that leads to a release of adrenaline to correct the blood sugar problem.</p>
<p>With age, blood sugar and insulin more difficulties compounded. The condition is called &#8220;hyperinsulinism&#8221; and is a precursor of type II diabetes. It is usually accompanied by high blood pressure and high triglycerides. After years of using a high-carbohydrate diet, you are finally in full diabetics. Insulin is the principal organ of the fat and creator pounds usually accompany late-onset diabetes. Conditions of pre-diabetics, if not treated effectively, will lead to diabetes indefinitely.</p>
<p>However, there are warning signs easily identifiable with diabetes appearing early. Your family doctor can perform tests insulin levels that will allow you to know if you are at risk for pre-diabetic conditions, and studies show that a diet low in carbohydrates like Atkins can help. Controlling blood sugar is one of the most effective methods for the control of pre-diabetic conditions.</p>
<p>The Atkins diet helps effectively control blood sugar. The combination of proteins, fats and good carbohydrates will keep your body satisfied without the roller coaster effect. Controlling carbohydrates in quantity as well as type will help limit the insulin spikes. This will let your pancreas work in the way that it was meant to be, and it will decrease the likelihood of your developing pre-diabetic conditions. It&#8217;s a vicious cycle that, if left unchecked, can lead to diabetes later in life. When the Atkins diet is followed effectively it produces stable blood sugar throughout the day and helps you stay off the road to diabetes.</p>
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		<title>6 Weight Loss Myths You Should Ignore</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keira Adams</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have wanted to start a <a href="http://weightlosshelpnow.com/healthy-weight-loss-best-weight-loss-diet/">weight loss diet</a> many times in the past. Perhaps you held back because it seemed too difficult and complex. Listening to some of the dieting advice that's so readily available, you'll find that there are a lot of myths. Hopefully, we can dispel some of them here.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may have wanted to start a weight loss diet many times in the past. Perhaps you held back because it seemed too difficult and complex. Listening to some of the dieting advice that&#8217;s so readily available, you&#8217;ll find that there are a lot of myths. Hopefully, we can dispel some of them here.</p>
<p>1. The number one myth out there is that you can lose weight fast by eliminating as many calories as possible from your diet. As dieting methods go, this is pretty much the hardest on your health. Your body goes into starvation mode, and hangs onto as much fat as possible.</p>
<p>2. In our search for quick weight loss, another myth will instruct us to eat just a certain kind of food. The peppered water, grapefruit and the hot dog diet fads have resulted in many binges over the years. Following dangerous fad diets means your body&#8217;s not getting the necessary nutrients it needs to fight off illnesses and stay healthy.</p>
<p>3. Perhaps you&#8217;ve read that you must never stray from your eating plan, even the tiniest bit. If you do slip up, you have to make up for it by exercising for long hours. This is simply untrue. It&#8217;s okay to have a slice of pizza once in awhile. It&#8217;s only necessary that you cut back on your calories for a day or two. You don&#8217;t have to work out for ages in order to make up for a small indulgence.</p>
<p>4. A particularly persistent myth is that you shouldn&#8217;t eat just before going to bed because your body can&#8217;t burn off the calories while you&#8217;re sleeping. This just isn&#8217;t the case, since dieting only involves healthy eating and restricting your daily calorie consumption. Having a light snack before bed isn&#8217;t going to make a big difference. But not if you&#8217;re indulging in a full meal or a vat of cookie dough ice cream.</p>
<p>5. How about the one that says you can&#8217;t eat anything between meals? Snacks are actually part of a healthy eating style. Consume several mini meals through your day and your hunger won&#8217;t overwhelm you. When you cut out between meal snacks, you become ravenous before it&#8217;s time for the next meal. You might end up eating considerably more food than your body requires just to keep hunger at bay.</p>
<p>6. There&#8217;s another myth that says you shouldn&#8217;t consume any dairy products at all because they&#8217;re too fattening. But there are many essential nutrients contained in dairy products, so it&#8217;s unwise to completely cut them from your eating plan. There are even studies that show a correlation between weight loss and eating dairy products on a daily basis. Just make sure you limit your amounts and go for the low-fat versions.</p>
<p>Try not to fall victim to the myriad of diet myths circulating the internet. By eating healthfully (as a general rule) and exercising regularly, you can achieve healthy weight loss.</p>
<p>Learn more about <a el="nofollow" href="http://weightlosshelpnow.com/your-healthy-weight-loss-plan-should-not-involve-extremes/">healthy weight loss</a> at Best Weight Loss Tips.</p>
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		<title>Cabbage Soup Diet, Like Any Other Low To No Carb Diets</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard of the Cabbage Soup Diet. Many people have lost immediate weight the first week or two they go on this diet, but have lost interest after that and regained the weight, which is much like the results on other low to no carb diets. For a diet to work long term, it must offer enough variety to be enjoyed and eaten over a period of time.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may have heard of the Cabbage Soup Diet. Many people have lost immediate weight the first week or two they go on this diet, but have lost interest after that and regained the weight, which is much like the results on other low to no carb diets. For a diet to work long term, it must offer enough variety to be enjoyed and eaten over a period of time. </p>
<p>This diet is also known as a fat burning soup diet and contains ingredients which are considered to play a role in burning fat. Other than the soup itself, the dieter doesn&#8217;t have many choices other than low carb and no carb items like fruits and vegetables.</p>
<p>When you analyze the cabbage soup or fat burning soup recipe, it could be considered another of the low to no carb diets. The soups main fat-burning, vegetables consists of: onions, tomatoes, peppers, celery, and of course, cabbage.  Some of the more creative versions are now substituting broccoli or cauliflower for the cabbage. You can add spices to taste and bouillon or hot sauce, if desired.</p>
<p>This is a diet which is very low in carbohydrates, which your body converts to sugar &#8211; the unused energy is then stored as fat.  This is a low carb vegetable soup, made with ingredients which encourage your body to burn fat and lose weight. It works for most, but since most of these dieters quickly lose interest in the diet, it is only effective in the short term.</p>
<p>The diet works like this: Eat all the soup you want every day, whenever you are hungry. In addition to the soup, the only thing you can eat on Day 1 is Fruit, except bananas, Day 2 is vegetables, except for dry beans, peas and corn, also forbidden on low to no carb diets. However, on Day 2 for dinner, you can have a baked potato, which is carbs, but they use it to fool the metabolism into thinking you are eating carbs again. </p>
<p>On Day 3, you guessed it, soup, fruits and vegetables and Day 4 is soup, bananas and skim milk. On Day 5, it is low fat meat and tomatoes, with soup, of course, and Day 6 is soup, meat and green leafy vegetables. The final day, Day 7, is soup and brown rice. This diet is not a plan you can stick with very long, because if you don&#8217;t lose interest due to lack of variety, you would eventually suffer mal-nutrition.</p>
<p>Just like all of the other low to no carb diets, the cabbage soup diet severely curtails carbohydrate intake. The diet doesn&#8217;t restrict how many times or how much you can eat, as long as you eat the soup or other allowable item for the day.</p>
<p>The best diets for helping you to lose weight over the long term are those which add fat burning foods while letting you have variety and meeting all of your nutritional needs. One such diet is Fat Loss 4 Idiots, which has helped thousands to lose weight without getting burned out on their diet.</p>
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		<title>Lose Weight after Giving Birth &#8211; How to Start during Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We can live without exercise before pregnancy so why bother to do so now that you're pregnant?  Good question.  Before your pregnancy what you ate and how much you exercised only affected you but now that's not the case.  Your unborn baby is relying on your body for proper growth and development.  Love it or hate it, exercise throughout pregnancy is the source of many benefits such as being able to lose weight after giving birth more easily.  Why pass up on a good thing for you and your baby?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We can live without exercise before pregnancy so why bother to do so now that you&#8217;re pregnant?  Good question.  Before your pregnancy what you ate and how much you exercised only affected you but now that&#8217;s not the case.  Your unborn baby is relying on your body for proper growth and development.  Love it or hate it, exercise throughout pregnancy is the source of many benefits such as being able to lose weight after giving birth more easily.  Why pass up on a good thing for you and your baby?</p>
<p>When exercising during pregnancy, you have to remember that your body is undergoing many changes and so your exercises should be done at low impact.  The appropriate workouts for you also depends on your fitness level and from consulting with your doctor.  Any type of intense workout should be toned down or avoided all together during pregnancy because it could disturb the blood flow to the developing fetus. </p>
<p>Never joined a yoga or water aerobic class?  Now is the time to take advantage with these exercise classes designed for pregnant women to get in shape to lose the weight after giving birth and to maintain a healthy pregnancy.  If splashing around in the water is not your thing, how about going for a brisk walk with the dog?  Whatever your exercise of choice,  having a variety of options will make your workouts less tedious and more fun.  Besides you only need to do this at least four times per week to look and feel good.</p>
<p>Here are six note-worthy reasons why you should exercise during pregnancy: </p>
<p>1.  Exercise can help to shorten the length of labor and recovery time.  The proper exercise routines will also increase your endurance needed for labor and delivery.</p>
<p>2.  Exercise can decrease stress and improve your mental health, making it easier for you cope with the new responsibilities of becoming a mother.</p>
<p>3.  Being physically fit prepares your body to lose weight after giving birth more readily.</p>
<p>4.  It strengthens your circulation which is good for your baby&#8217;s reception of oxygen and nutrients.</p>
<p>5.  Exercise can help minimize these common side effects of pregnancy such as fatigue, headaches and backaches, swelling of hands and feet, and constipation. </p>
<p>6.  Exercise can also reduce the risk of premature birth, studies have shown, by at least fifty percent. </p>
<p>A healthy exercise schedule includes staying hydrated and eating right.  Choose the less strenuous exercises that can be sustained for twenty to thirty minutes.  Also, if you are not feeling well during your workout, stop right away and rest. </p>
<p>We all want a fast labor and delivery but nature beats to it&#8217;s own drum.  You can move to nature&#8217;s drum by helping your body to withstand the hard grind during labor and delivery.  Exercising strengthens your body for that special time in the delivery room and gets you on the fast track to lose weight after giving birth sooner.  Women who aren&#8217;t in shape are more likely to experience an arduous labor when the time arrives.</p>
<p>Keeping fit during your pregnancy is a very good thing to do for you and your unborn baby.  You will both be healthier for it and you will be able to lose weight after giving birth more quickly.  Making exercise a normal part of your lifestyle, will be a sound &#8220;health&#8221; investment for your future.</p>
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