Archive for the ‘Weight Loss’ Category

Best Time to Eat When You Want to Lose Weight

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

When you want to lose weight there is an obvious need to reduce the amount of energy consumed, but once the diet has been established it may sometimes eat over those calories needed to lose weight. To try to compensate for these “occasional incidents” could try to make our meals at times when it is more likely that more energy is used effectively to replace nutricionlaes needs and reduce the risk of build up that energy as fat in the hips. So when is the best time to eat?

Some experts say the best time to eat is when we feel hungry because this is nature’s way of telling us that the body requires nutrients or energy. The problem with this recommendation is that many feel hungry all the time and rely on high-calorie meals, which is partly why it has gained weight in the first place.

Personally I think the best time to consume energy is when the body is more active when the metabolism is accelerated or when there is a need for extra nutrition. (more…)

The Connection Between Your Weight Loss Diet and Your Health

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Many health conditions and diseases can be affected by the foods we eat. Medical research has uncovered a wide range of connections between diet and physical and mental health. In fact, for many diseases dietary treatment has become an integral part of treatment or complete program. For example, guidelines and basic concepts of nutrition are often used in patients with arthritis, insulin resistance, cancer and heart disease.

A healthy diet helps prevent disease.

The idea of food as medicine is not new. There are several dietary treatments for many different types of diseases. However, healthy nutrition has now become an important part of prevention. Many clinics and doctors give advice on healthy nutrition to their patients to reduce the risk of disease, age-related problems, obesity and diabetes for example. (more…)

Do Your Beliefs Prevent You From Losing Weight?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Making healthy choices and becoming more active are important when starting a weight loss program and trying to improve your health and fitness. However, your beliefs are just as important because this is what actually determines what actions you are going to take. If you are trying to lose weight, it will be helpful for you to examine the beliefs that may have made it difficult for you lose weight. The following four factors are commonly held beliefs that many people have. Take a moment to think about what you feel has contributed to your current weight and fitness challenges. (more…)

Your Mindset Can Sabotage Your Weight Loss Efforts

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Achieving your weight loss goals will not only require a change in your diet, increased physical activity, but also a change in the behaviors and beliefs that may have blocked you from reaching your goals in the past. Your mindset and motivation are just as important as food and exercise in achieving your weight loss goals.

What are the first thoughts and feelings that come to your mind when you think of yourself going on a diet or going to the gym? The first thing you need to do is throw out your old dieting mentality and think of your journey as a lifestyle change. Do not think of it as something that starts and then stops. That type of thinking does not serve you. (more…)