FIBER AND WEIGHT LOSS
May/090
Of the many foods that help weight loss, fiber may be one of the best. Fiber in both insoluble and soluble forms can assist weight loss and help dieters reach their goals.
Two Types of Fiber
Fiber comes in two forms and they both work to help dieters lose weight. The two types of fiber are:
- Soluble- Found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, oatmeal and beans, soluble fiber helps dieters by slowing digestion. This kind of fiber can dissolve in water and interacts with other components of food to help weight loss.
- Insoluble- Found in fruit and vegetable skins, whole wheat grains, nuts and seeds. This kind of fiber does not dissolve in water and passes completely through the digestive track unchanged, making dieters feel full.
How Fiber Works to Help Weight Loss
Fiber works in many ways to help dieters lose weight. One function of fiber is to cause feelings of fullness. This works because fiber displaces other foods and takes up more space in the digestive track than other types of foods, making dieters feel full even though they have eaten fewer calories.
Another way fiber works is by causing fat and sugar absorption to slow down. Soluble fiber, in particular, can slow the absorption of sugar and prevent the rapid changes in blood sugar and insulin levels that lead to dietary fat being stored as body fat.
by weightloss.suite101.com
BENEFITS OF EXERCIING
May/090
• Boost to your emotional well being – Even light exercise can help boost your mood. Also, more intense exercise can stimulate the release of mood elevating compounds called endorphins.
• Reduce risk of heart disease – If you are overweight or obese, you are more prone to heart disease, as you have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. You can improve your cardiovascular function if you partake in exercise.
• Improvement to memory – If you exercise more regularly, you move blood and oxygen to all your body’s organs, including the brain, which is great for revitalizing your mind.
• Reduced risk of Diabetes – Physically active people are less likely to develop Diabetes, as exercise increases the body’s ability to use sugar for energy and thereby decreases the need for insulin.
• Other benefits include: - Improved sleep pattern, increased strength, improved energy level, pain relief, longevity and increased bone density.
The only way to make exercise part of your life is to build this into your everyday life. Many people go for a brisk walk, gentle jog or try an exercise class. Everyone is different, so you must choose something that you find enjoyable. As a fully pledged adult, you should try to get your heart rate up at least four to five times a week.
by Jason
WHY PEOPLE FAIL AT WEIGHT LOSS
May/090
Why do so many people fail at losing weight? Is it because they are lazy? No. Is it because they are addicted to food? No. Is it because they aren’t good at exercising? No. Failure at weight loss stems from a few main factors:
1) People don’t truly understand the risks of being overweight. Why do most want to lose weight? Most would say to look better. Looking better certainly is a benefit of losing weight, but this shouldn’t be the sole reason to lose weight. There is a 1000 pound gorilla in the room and it’s often ignored. Being overweight for a long period of time kills thousands of people each year. Thousands of studies have show and proven without any doubt that losing body fat will improve and lengthen your life. This eBook will give you a picture of the dangers of being overweight. Knowing the dangers of being overweight is a tremendous motivator to not only lose fat, but to keep it off.
2) Most individuals are not provided the truthful facts of losing weight and becoming healthier. With the conflicting information in the media, and all of the different lose weight quick fad diets, it’s understandable why so many people really don’t know the truth about losing fat and keeping it off long term. We will go over the no-nonsense truth.
3) Most people don’t understand they are constantly either gaining fat, or losing fat. There is no in-between. Some people justify binging or giving up because they hit a small road-block. This isn’t an all or nothing game. For example, when I was overweight, if I ate an unhealthy lunch, I’d go ahead and eat an unhealthy dinner since I already “messed up” the day.
4) People don’t commit to permanent lifestyle changes. So many people think of a “diet” as something temporary. When they are on a “diet” they restrict themselves so much that they are miserable. Sooner or later failure is inevitable because of the unreasonable demands of most “diets.” Some of these diets force you to only eat certain foods. You, like myself, have probably tried them before. The key to losing weight long term is to make gradual lifestyle changes you can stick to forever.
5) Most people don’t realize what they consume each day. So many overweight people eat thousands of extra calories and fat without realizing it. It’s tough to know if you are gaining weight or losing weight each day unless you are keeping an eye on what you’re consuming. Later in the eBook you will be given an easy way to keep track of your consumption.
by Rob B freeweightloss.com
GETTING INTO THE RIGHT MIND SET PART1
May/090
Believe it or not, there is a psychological factor that comes into play when you’re trying to lose weight. We like to compare it to the “rah rah” factor that you sometimes need to succeed in sports.
Look at your weight loss as your own personal sporting event. Just as you need to know the rules of the game as well as the basics of performing that game in sports, you also need the right information in your diet to make it effective.
When you have all the tools you need, you can become an excellent performer in almost anything you try in life. One of these tools is the right frame of mind. The right frame of mind will give you motivation, commitment, and the skills you need to overcome the obstacles that you might face along with temptations and distractions.
Think this sounds a little too “new age” for you? Think again! When you have the right psychology during your weight loss journey, you will make your weight loss fun, easier, more exciting, and be able to develop changes towards a healthier lifestyle that will stay with you forever.
Your mindset controls your behavior, actions, and thoughts. As people grow, they develop habits and associations that govern their life. Most of these habits are controlled by our sub-conscious and we are generally unaware of them. However, your subconscious could also sabotage your efforts – also while you unaware of them. This can be detrimental to your weight loss attempts.
The right mindset entails using various techniques and strategies to control your behavior by monitoring your thoughts and actions. When you obtain this mindset, you will be better equipped to replace the old habits and associations that formed your thinking in the first place with new and more positive habits that will enable you to lost weight and be happier while you do so!
By Jon Rutledge