So those this mean, I need to stop trying to reach my goals!
Thin Women, Heavier Men Take Home More Of The Bacon.
In a country plagued by obesity, eating disorders, and the all-too-common pressure to simply look good, a new study finds that your waist size can play a role in your wallet size.
The study, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, shows that skinny women tend to have fatter paychecks than average or overweight women.
The same can’t be said for men, however. Larger men are shown to have larger paychecks than their thinner brethren, according to the study. In fact, as a man’s weight increases, so does his salary — until the point of obesity, when his salary then drops.
The Wall Street Journal reports that in looking at the differences of earnings between men and women of different sizes, the study’s author discovered significant gaps. Women who weighed 25 pounds less than average-sized women in the sampling earned an average of $15,572 more. On the other hand, a woman who weighed 25 pounds more than normal-sized women made $13,847 less than their average counterparts.
Thinner men were just as unfortunate as heavier women, earning $8,437 less than average-sized men.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
How Many Calories to Lose Weight Effectively?
This has always been the puzzling question, how many calories do I need? You hear to lose weight less is more! But than on the flip side you hear if it is too low than your body fights back. I never understood that because if you have gastric surgery, you end up eating less than some LCD diets suggest and lose a ton of weight. I know my greatest sucess has been doing LCD type diets. Below is what I tweeted today.
Usually when we want to lose weight, we exercise and diet right away without ever developing a program for ourselves, or consulting a weight loss expert. We think that by merely sweating it out on the track or flexing our muscles in the gym, we can achieve weight loss results right away.
There is some truth in that because a little exercise is better than no exercise at all. Time spent in each exercise is really time well-invested in improving your physical health and prolonging your life.
However, if you are really serious about losing weight, it is beneficial to understand how your body responds when eating and with each exercise done. It pays to find out how the body spends and loses energy, and how we can leverage those processes to our advantage. In your weight loss program, it's important to know and monitor how many calories have been gained (through the food we eat) and how many have been lost (through constant exercise). Correct weight monitoring saves you a lot of time and makes your weight loss program more efficient and less redundant.
There are things you should know about losing calories and just how many calories are contained in the fatty layers.
To start off, the total energy stored in one pound of body fat is roughly around 3,500 calories. What this means is that, for you to burn one pound of fat per week, you will have to burn around 3,500 calories, or create an equivalent calorie deficit. A calorie deficit is the amount of calories that are burned off by exercise and constant activity -- over and above the amount of burned calories that came from the food you ate. So, in a week, you will have to do work and exercise that amounts to 3,500 calories burned off so that you can lose just a pound of fat.
Yes, that is simple math, but 3,500 calories may be too much for the weight loss enthusiast. Assuming you plan to exercise everyday, try to divide the amount by seven. So for each day, you have to burn off around 500 calories to reach your goal of one pound less at the end of the week.
The math is easy at the outset, but there are also factors that affect weight loss and calorie burning, like the growth of muscle, the amount of food and water in your body, and everything in between. However, this number gives you a good starting point to work with, and simplifies our understanding of how many calories should be lost.
But be careful; do not try to engage in weight loss programs that take off to many pounds in a week. Do not try to get overconfident that you can lose more than 3,500 pounds in the span of seven days. The routine will leave you feeling exhausted, deprived, and burned out. Too much exercise also builds up more muscle mass than you planned to have. How many calories can you burn off all depends on you.
Usually when we want to lose weight, we exercise and diet right away without ever developing a program for ourselves, or consulting a weight loss expert. We think that by merely sweating it out on the track or flexing our muscles in the gym, we can achieve weight loss results right away.
There is some truth in that because a little exercise is better than no exercise at all. Time spent in each exercise is really time well-invested in improving your physical health and prolonging your life.
However, if you are really serious about losing weight, it is beneficial to understand how your body responds when eating and with each exercise done. It pays to find out how the body spends and loses energy, and how we can leverage those processes to our advantage. In your weight loss program, it's important to know and monitor how many calories have been gained (through the food we eat) and how many have been lost (through constant exercise). Correct weight monitoring saves you a lot of time and makes your weight loss program more efficient and less redundant.
There are things you should know about losing calories and just how many calories are contained in the fatty layers.
To start off, the total energy stored in one pound of body fat is roughly around 3,500 calories. What this means is that, for you to burn one pound of fat per week, you will have to burn around 3,500 calories, or create an equivalent calorie deficit. A calorie deficit is the amount of calories that are burned off by exercise and constant activity -- over and above the amount of burned calories that came from the food you ate. So, in a week, you will have to do work and exercise that amounts to 3,500 calories burned off so that you can lose just a pound of fat.
Yes, that is simple math, but 3,500 calories may be too much for the weight loss enthusiast. Assuming you plan to exercise everyday, try to divide the amount by seven. So for each day, you have to burn off around 500 calories to reach your goal of one pound less at the end of the week.
The math is easy at the outset, but there are also factors that affect weight loss and calorie burning, like the growth of muscle, the amount of food and water in your body, and everything in between. However, this number gives you a good starting point to work with, and simplifies our understanding of how many calories should be lost.
But be careful; do not try to engage in weight loss programs that take off to many pounds in a week. Do not try to get overconfident that you can lose more than 3,500 pounds in the span of seven days. The routine will leave you feeling exhausted, deprived, and burned out. Too much exercise also builds up more muscle mass than you planned to have. How many calories can you burn off all depends on you.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
XM3 Capsules
Has anyone had experience with XM3 pills? I'm going to try them this week. I will let you know how I make out.
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The power to balance the body is unleashed with the Zija Weight Management System
Zija Weight Management promotes a lean body through appetite suppression. Our breakthrough formula is designed to enhance thermogenesis and weight control. Zija Weight Management is formulated to spark a natural energy release. It delivers a real, all-natural metabolic benefit with none of the harmful neurostimulants. Ken Brailsford and our research team have found a way to further enhance over three decades' worth of research to create these new formulas.
What's in the bottle?
Years of research from our scientific team has produced a break through formula that raises the bar on weight management products. Simply put, when you combine the synergistic effects of Zija's proprietary blend of Moringa, Vitamin B6, Minerals, Cocoa, natural Caffeine and Phenylethylamine to name a few—magic happens. One or two capsules should kick you into gear and turn off your hunger switch!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The Best Foods for Fat Loss
I went to a nutritionist in 2008. I was doing fine until I took a trip to Jamaica! Below is what I tweeted today.
It seems that so many of us are on the quest for the perfect diet. They one that will help to shed excess pounds and give us the lean physique we desire. But what is the best diet for fat loss?
It is actually hard to find the best diet for fat loss, since we all have different body types. A diet done by one person may have different results for another, and this is the reason why they think that certain diet programs are not working. Fortunately, there are several diet programs that are guaranteed to take several pounds off you if you will just stick to them faithfully.
The best diet for losing fat works depending on the how much willpower and determination a person has. This means that no matter how effective the diet program is if you don't take it seriously chances are that you will not achieve the body you want to have in the desired amount of time. If this sounds like you, these diet ideas will work, but they may take more time. Just adjust them to fit your lifestyle - but not too much or you won't really be dieting!
Here are some of the things that you can do if you want to have a healthier and trimmer body:
Drink lots of water
Drinking lots of water actually helps to burn fat. Usually, the reason why you weigh more than the average is that there is stored water in your body. This is called the water weight and it adds to the actual body weight. It sounds strange, but in order to reduce the amount of water weight you are carrying, you have to drink lots of water so that the body won't keep holding on to the body water.
Eat small meals
The best diet for fat loss includes the intake of at least 5 small portions of medium-sized meals. Instead of taking large portions which actually take a lot of time to digest, small portions are just enough so that you will feel full without actually feeling all bloated up. Your stomach will be able to adjust to the foods easily, so metabolism is enhanced.
Stay away from preserved foods
Only take minimal amounts of cooked or processed food. Most of these foods have additional fats and other preservatives that can significantly add weight to the body. It is healthier to eat raw vegetables so you'd lose fats easily. Remember, the more foods you eat in their natural state the better they are for your body.
Eat foods rich in protein
For the best diet for fat loss, the inclusion of foods rich in proteins is important. The best sources of proteins are poultry, fish, eggs, cottages, and cheese. Foods high in protein help to build and repair muscle. Muscle burns more calories than fat so you want to work toward building a lean muscle mass for optimum fat burning.
Basically what it all comes down to is eating sensibly. Keep the foods you eat healthy and as natural as possible. Avoid greasy and processed foods and drink plenty of water. By making these simple changes in your diet you will be well on your way to the fit body you desire!
It seems that so many of us are on the quest for the perfect diet. They one that will help to shed excess pounds and give us the lean physique we desire. But what is the best diet for fat loss?
It is actually hard to find the best diet for fat loss, since we all have different body types. A diet done by one person may have different results for another, and this is the reason why they think that certain diet programs are not working. Fortunately, there are several diet programs that are guaranteed to take several pounds off you if you will just stick to them faithfully.
The best diet for losing fat works depending on the how much willpower and determination a person has. This means that no matter how effective the diet program is if you don't take it seriously chances are that you will not achieve the body you want to have in the desired amount of time. If this sounds like you, these diet ideas will work, but they may take more time. Just adjust them to fit your lifestyle - but not too much or you won't really be dieting!
Here are some of the things that you can do if you want to have a healthier and trimmer body:
Drink lots of water
Drinking lots of water actually helps to burn fat. Usually, the reason why you weigh more than the average is that there is stored water in your body. This is called the water weight and it adds to the actual body weight. It sounds strange, but in order to reduce the amount of water weight you are carrying, you have to drink lots of water so that the body won't keep holding on to the body water.
Eat small meals
The best diet for fat loss includes the intake of at least 5 small portions of medium-sized meals. Instead of taking large portions which actually take a lot of time to digest, small portions are just enough so that you will feel full without actually feeling all bloated up. Your stomach will be able to adjust to the foods easily, so metabolism is enhanced.
Stay away from preserved foods
Only take minimal amounts of cooked or processed food. Most of these foods have additional fats and other preservatives that can significantly add weight to the body. It is healthier to eat raw vegetables so you'd lose fats easily. Remember, the more foods you eat in their natural state the better they are for your body.
Eat foods rich in protein
For the best diet for fat loss, the inclusion of foods rich in proteins is important. The best sources of proteins are poultry, fish, eggs, cottages, and cheese. Foods high in protein help to build and repair muscle. Muscle burns more calories than fat so you want to work toward building a lean muscle mass for optimum fat burning.
Basically what it all comes down to is eating sensibly. Keep the foods you eat healthy and as natural as possible. Avoid greasy and processed foods and drink plenty of water. By making these simple changes in your diet you will be well on your way to the fit body you desire!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Center for Medical Weight Loss
I found out about this program on an ad that was on this blog. I went through the list of available doctors in my area. There was one real close. Called and left a message. Doctor called within 15 minutes. I asked if insurance covered the program. He said no unless your BMI is over 41. I'm 37.4.
I guess I'm not obese enough!
I guess I'm not obese enough!
The Right Amount of Calories For You
Calorie counting can be very confusing because there is no one right way of doing it. We are all a little different, and we can fit into any category at any point in our lives. So, how do we decide what to do? Your doctor can help you in this matter, but there are a few categories that may require a closer look.
Active: Very active people are going to require more caloric intake. This includes athletes, marathon runners and those who have very physical jobs. Parents often fit into this category, especially if the kids are still very young. Carrying a twenty pound toddler up the stairs to bed can be quite a workout. Take your weight and multiply it by seventeen to get your daily caloric needs.
Children: Kids need different amounts at different stages. As an example, toddlers need from 1000 to 1400 while teen boys need from 2200 to 3200. That may explain why a teenage boy can eat through the stored groceries like a cloud of locusts.
Male/Female: Women and men need different amounts of calories, mostly based on body type. A woman should not carry as much weight as a man of the same height. An example is this: at my age, weight and activity level, I need about 3200 calories per day to maintain my current weight. Changing only gender, I would need more than 3500.
Overweight/Obese: Knowing how many calories I should take in to maintain my current weight gives me a point of reference for how many calories I need to lose weight. By deducting ten to fifteen percent, I know that my daily caloric intake should be about 2100. However, to make sure that this is right, I will still use a calorie calculator. Even if these estimates are accurate, I still won't lose weight if I consume more than I burn.
Pregnancy: This is somewhat individual, but the rule of thumb is that during the last six months of the pregnancy, you should consume about 2500/day. This may differ if you are underweight, overweight or carrying multiples.
Underweight: This will require a calculator, just as being overweight can benefit from one. Such information as your age, current weight, desired weight and gender will all change the calculation slightly. Also as with being overweight, it's a good idea to check the numbers with your actual caloric intake and output.
The internet has made dealing with calories a lot easier. However, you still need to put in the time and effort if you want to arrive at or maintain your ideal weight. Your doctor and a nutritionist are good allies in this endeavor, so make an appointment today so that you can live your new, healthy lifestyle.
Active: Very active people are going to require more caloric intake. This includes athletes, marathon runners and those who have very physical jobs. Parents often fit into this category, especially if the kids are still very young. Carrying a twenty pound toddler up the stairs to bed can be quite a workout. Take your weight and multiply it by seventeen to get your daily caloric needs.
Children: Kids need different amounts at different stages. As an example, toddlers need from 1000 to 1400 while teen boys need from 2200 to 3200. That may explain why a teenage boy can eat through the stored groceries like a cloud of locusts.
Male/Female: Women and men need different amounts of calories, mostly based on body type. A woman should not carry as much weight as a man of the same height. An example is this: at my age, weight and activity level, I need about 3200 calories per day to maintain my current weight. Changing only gender, I would need more than 3500.
Overweight/Obese: Knowing how many calories I should take in to maintain my current weight gives me a point of reference for how many calories I need to lose weight. By deducting ten to fifteen percent, I know that my daily caloric intake should be about 2100. However, to make sure that this is right, I will still use a calorie calculator. Even if these estimates are accurate, I still won't lose weight if I consume more than I burn.
Pregnancy: This is somewhat individual, but the rule of thumb is that during the last six months of the pregnancy, you should consume about 2500/day. This may differ if you are underweight, overweight or carrying multiples.
Underweight: This will require a calculator, just as being overweight can benefit from one. Such information as your age, current weight, desired weight and gender will all change the calculation slightly. Also as with being overweight, it's a good idea to check the numbers with your actual caloric intake and output.
The internet has made dealing with calories a lot easier. However, you still need to put in the time and effort if you want to arrive at or maintain your ideal weight. Your doctor and a nutritionist are good allies in this endeavor, so make an appointment today so that you can live your new, healthy lifestyle.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Keeping an excercise journal helps.
I have kept a calendar of each time I exercised for years. It motivates me to have something on each day. I get mad at myself if my calendar is blank. Some people use online workout charts while others use electronic methods such as IPhones or laptops. Anyway that works for you is better than nothing.
Excercise - Oct 4, 2010 5:30 AM on 10/04/2010
Tilton Gym this morning for 1 hour. Best part, the steam room! After that went off to Mazzeo to buy apple, pears and nuts..
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Tips For Setting a Realistic Weight Loss Goal
Below is an article I tweeted today. I'm very guilty of not doing this. My goals have always been set high for everything. I always said the worst person to compete against is yourself.
Until I sat down and did a little research, my weight loss goal was to reach the same weight I was in high school. To be honest, that was unrealistic. Your ideal range changes as you get older, and becoming the skinny, supermodel look may not be practical...or safe.
While it is important to have a goal, you need to find out what it should be, not what you want it to be. There are some good calculators on-line that can give you this information, or you could ask your doctor. It will be in a range of numbers, not one particular one. It will be based on your age, gender and height. All three are vital.
If you are as over weight as I was when I started this process, you may find the numbers a little disconcerting. I found I needed to lose about eighty-five pounds...that's a big number. Thus far, I've lost sixty, so it feels like I'm almost to the home stretch.
This leads to the second question, what you do when you hit your ideal range. Here is something I have discovered the hard way. If you are on a diet, it means there is an end and you can go back to eating what you had before. Unfortunately, if you do that, you will wind up right back where you started and have to do it over again. There are a lot of bad things that can happen if you do that.
The best bet is to go about it as a change in your overall lifestyle. Make it something you can do permanently and still enjoy your food. That is what I've had to do, and it's not as odious as you may think. It's even easier than it was when I started, as food manufacturers are beginning to notice we want healthier products.
One of the most significant changes has been in the fats and oils I use when I'm preparing food. I grew up in the South, so most savory dishes start with a couple of tablespoons of bacon grease. That's not on my diet anymore, but you can get around it. While it will change the flavor a bit, I use olive oil, and not a lot of that.
I also love to cook with butter. That, too is not a frequenter of my refrigerator any longer. Instead, I use trans fat free margarine, or once in a while I'll use whipped butter mixed with olive oil. That is a treat, and usually only three or four times a year. I have learned what a serving size is, and try to stick to it. All of these changes will continue after I have reached my goal.
If you are on a diet or are considering one, your doctor and a nutritionist are good allies. Your doctor can make sure you are healthy and recommend exercises that can help in your efforts. The nutritionist can help you find foods that fit your family but are still healthy.
I've lost 60 pounds using the principals found in my new Win the Weight Loss War Win the Weight Loss War, Win the Battle of the Weight Loss War. If you are struggling to lose the pounds and have tried every diet that ever came out, this book is for you. It covers: Diet Types.......................Page 8 Understanding Calories.......Page 10 Supplements....................Page 17 Childhood Obesity.............Page 19 If you want to lose the pounds, this book can help. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mary_Bodel |
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