Losing weight can sometimes be complicated. The amount of food you eat, the type of meals you cook and even the drinks you have can all play a role in how much weight you lose. Even with all of these factors, there is only one rule you need to follow...
I'm 38, 5'6" and 138 lbs. I'm doing P90X regularly and running/training for a marathon in May. My diet consists mostly of vegetables, fruit, nuts and the occasional lean meat. For the most part I avoid processed foods, fried foods, sugar, saturated fats, etc., basically "bad" foods. Since I've been...
I get many versions of this type of question. Gaining or losing weight is largely about calorie control. As explained in an earlier post, body weight is determined by the balance of energy in (food eaten) and energy out (energy expenditure). Therefore, you would alter your energy intake/expenditure depending on what...
One of the reasons why weight gain is so prevalent in this country is the intake of high fat meat, cheese and milk. While this isn't the only factor, cutting these foods out can have a very positive impact on your weight, looks and even your health. The problem with meat...
Nutrisystem is different from most diets because instead of giving you information on how to lose weight, they actually send you complete meals through the mail. If you've tried creating your own diet but got frustrated with counting calories, measuring food and restricting what you ate, this plan may work...
Losing weight requires that you reduce your intake of calories and increase the amount of exercise you do. Usually, the exercise used to burn the most calories is a cardiovascular workout. Combining high intensity aerobics with a calorie restricted diet will lead to some muscle loss. There are however, ways...
1. Fruit. A piece of fruit can go a long way in making you feel full and satisfying your sweet tooth. With such a wide variety, you should find a fruit that you like. Peaches, kiwis, apples and grapes are all good examples. They are low in calories and full...
1. Chicken. Chicken, when grilled or baked is high in good quality protein and low in fat and calories. It's a lot lower in calories and saturated fat than most cuts of beef. 2. Brown Rice. Rice is a great side dish that includes plenty of fiber and nutrients. Use brown...
It depends what your definition of 'some' is. If some is a little than you can have some. If some is a lot, it will probably cause you to reverse your weight loss. Losing weight is about eating less calories than you burn. Calories If you are limiting yourself to 1,700 calories...
When you're trying to lose weight and build muscle, the question is often, "Which one should I do first: lose weight or build muscle?" This question is looking at the problem from the wrong angle. It assumes that you have to complete one before starting the other. In reality, you...
