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		<title>7 Simple Solutions to Reduce Weight</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all desire a healthy and fit body. But it is always a challenge to start work on it. Many of you may get tired of going to the gym, doing exercises, following hard and complicated diets that don’t produce the desired results. Don’t lose hope as you are not alone. Many people from all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>	We all desire a healthy and fit body. But it is always a challenge to start work on it. Many of you may get tired of going to the gym, doing exercises, following hard and complicated diets that don’t produce the desired results. Don’t lose hope as you are not alone. Many people from all over the world are eagerly waiting to know simple solutions to lose weight that can drive positive results. A research shows that 97% people who diet will end up by gaining their weight again because extreme dieting does not work much. But there are simple solutions for weight loss and is healthy, natural and drive results. Instead of doing hard and fix dieting, you can choose a nutrient rich and healthy diet to lose weight.</p>
<p>Following are SevenSimple Solutions to lose weight:</p>
<p>1.) Leave eating before your stomach get full</p>
<p>Always leave some empty space in your stomach. Don’t eat too much. Stop eating after your stomach is 80% full. Leave that 20% space to eat later or after some time. Also don’t start eating until you are actually feeling hungry. This will enable you to eat without starving because you will eat only when you really meant to, not until you get satisfied. So the real key of healthy weight loss is balanced eating.</p>
<p>2.) Take small meals several times a day</p>
<p>Hunger means that you have low blood sugar and your brain starts feeling starved. So, don’t allow yourself to stay hungry for a long time. Just divide your 3 meals a day into 6-7 small meals. Small meals will not let you feel famished and also curb the tendency to eat junk food. It’s better to eat small meals after every few hours instead of skipping your meals.</p>
<p>3.) Eat healthy and nutritious breakfast</p>
<p>Breakfast isthe most important meal of the day. So take a healthy breakfast. It’s best to eat a fruit daily in the breakfast. Your metabolism starts working after breakfast and it allows you to start burning your calories.</p>
<p>4.) Fulfill your body needs, that is, healthy proteins, fats and carbohydrates</p>
<p>Your body needs glucose and carbohydrates for energy, and also fatty acids, minerals and proteins in sufficient amounts. If you do not get these nutrients in required amounts then your body will start storing fats instead of converting into fuels.</p>
<p>5.) Take a multivitamin and a fish oil supplement everyday</p>
<p>Don’t stress yourself for trying to get all the required nutrients from food as it may cause overeating. Instead of this, take a multi vitamin according to your gender and age, and also take omega 3 fatty acids that found in fish oil to reduce weight.</p>
<p>6.) Drink lots of Water</p>
<p>Water helps to reduce weight very fast. Don’t get confused thirst with hunger. An average person should drink 8-10 glasses of water in a day, and a person who wants to reduce weight should drink 14-16 glasses in a day. A Research shows that a person who drinks 2 glasses of water 25-30 minutes before every meal reduces weight much faster than a person who doesn’t.</p>
<p>7.) Permit your body to do easy workout</p>
<p>Try to do easy work out like choose the stairs instead of using the lift. If you are working in a job where you have to sit continuously for hours then start fidgeting under the desk with your feet and it will make a difference. Try to give yourself a break for 2-3 minutes to leave your seat.</p>
<p>Roberta Smith writes for <a href="http://www.markkia.com/">http://www.markkia.com</a>. She enjoys content and writing about the social sphere. </p>
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		<title>7 Fast Fat-Burning Food that Help Boost Metabolism Resulting to an Effective Weight Loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Harold</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weight Loss]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Majority of the people find it easier to gain weight than to lose some. It is because a lot of people want to eat more and only a few have the discipline required to fight the cravings for food. That is why millions of people around the world browse the internet searching for ways to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Majority of the people find it easier to gain weight than to lose some. It is because a lot of people want to eat more and only a few have the discipline required to fight the cravings for food. That is why millions of people around the world browse the internet searching for ways to lose weight or burn fats fast. Others engage into sports and workouts while others joined weight loss plans. These methods are effective but not everyone has the luxury of time to engage into these activities. Fortunately, there is another alternative&#8211;food!</p>
<p>There are certain foods which can boost your metabolism, thus they help in burning fats in your body. For busy people, these are just the types of food you need to take everyday. To cut the chase, here is the list of 7 fast fat-burning foods to help you lose weight.</p>
<p><strong>Oatmeal</strong></p>
<p>Perhaps it is one of the most famous weight loss food alternatives. Oatmeal contains fiber that when taken in, dieters wouldn&#8217;t be tempted to overeat because they will feel satisfied and full. On top of that, oatmeal can also boost metabolism and helps push out fats in the body. Eating oatmeal in the morning would ensure your body is headed for a good start to lose weights.</p>
<p><strong>Banana</strong></p>
<p>Did you know that 50%-70% of banana composition is water? Logically, when you eat banana it&#8217;s like taking in plenty of water and fiber. And because it is natural, there will be no side effects in eating a lot of banana to compensate your meals.</p>
<p><strong>Potatoes</strong></p>
<p>This diet is absolutely no-fat. Eating potato in the morning will provide you almost 45% of your daily Vitamin C need. Aside from that, it has very low sodium and cholesterol content, and other saturated fats. Moreover, it is a good source of magnesium, potassium and vitamin B6.</p>
<p><strong>White Beans</strong></p>
<p>They naturally block saturated fats and starches. It contains complex carbohydrates which are essential for the body and help boost metabolism. They are also fibrous in nature and help in proper digestion which also has a great effect in losing weight. Furthermore, white beans convert starch into sugar and source of energy.</p>
<p><strong>Whole Wheat Pasta</strong></p>
<p>The difference between white pasta and whole wheat pasta is that the previous has undergone through a lot of processing making natural nutrients deteriorate while the latter does not. It is so easy to overeat pasta because you will not be able to notice that you have already taken in so much. In this case, you need to opt for the whole wheat because it is fibrous and contains low saturated fats. Even if you overeat whole wheat pasta, there is nothing to worry about.</p>
<p><strong>Brown Rice</strong></p>
<p>Weight loss experts may recommend eating enough brown rice as part of your weight loss plan. Brown rice is a natural detoxification agent which helps in pushing out toxins from the body. Also, it contains fibers which are essential for digestion and making a person full most of the times, thus, suppressing hunger and cravings for food.</p>
<p><strong>Lentils</strong></p>
<p>Only a few could really appreciate the benefits of lentils for weight loss. However, it has been clinically proven to effectively boost metabolism any time of the day. Lentils have low calories, fat and cholesterol while rich in iron, protein and other essential nutrients. Diabetic persons are advised to eat plenty of lentils as well as obese ones.</p>
<p><strong>The Bottom Line</strong></p>
<p>While it is impossible to restrain yourself from eating too much of your favorite food, you should make it a point to include healthy and nutritious ones. It would take a lifetime to lose weight if you let yourself crave for the food you always wanted. While <a href="http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Health/2010/07/15/Rapid_weight_loss_better_than_slow_485021.html">weight loss</a> is an endless journey, it is your responsibility to stay healthy and fit, and to live longer. These foods are helpful enough for you to become successful in your weight loss journey. To get more updates about these foods, read more health news.</p>
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		<title>Seven Known Causes of High Cholesterol</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Harold</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you think you are the only one who has high cholesterol, you are wrong. There are millions of people in the US alone suffering from diseases related or caused by high cholesterol in the body. Have you known that there are seven major causes of cholesterol? Diet &#8211; perhaps, this is the most obvious [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you think you are the only one who has high cholesterol, you are wrong. There are millions of people in the US alone suffering from diseases related or caused by high cholesterol in the body. Have you known that there are seven major causes of cholesterol?</p>
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<li><strong>Diet</strong> &#8211; perhaps, this is the most obvious among the causes of cholesterol. Diet plays a great role in the growth of the body because it is where nutrients come from. Eating healthy diet will always lead to healthy bodily functions. The sad thing is, not all foods which are delicious are nutritious. There are those which contain too much saturated fat which is the main source of cholesterol. The best examples are pork, beef, veal, eggs, butter, milk and cheese.</li>
<li><strong>Weight</strong> &#8211; having a beer belly is not just bad for your looks; it is also bad for your health. Obese or overweight people are prone to having heart-related diseases caused by cholesterol because HDL (good cholesterol) may decrease while triglycerides (bad cholesterol) may increase generously. Thus, losing weight and fats could be the best thing you can do to help you look good while enjoying a healthy body.</li>
<li><strong>Gender and Age</strong> &#8211; it is sad to know that your age and gender may also be the main cause of high cholesterol in your body. Generally, when a person reaches 20, his/her cholesterol may start to rise. In men, it may level off after the age of 50 while women may not suffer from cholesterol until they reach their menopausal period.</li>
<li><strong>Activity Level</strong> &#8211; one way to reduce cholesterol contents of the body is to become active. Thus, athletic people have lower cholesterol than those who are not active. Inactivity may give rise to LDL while reducing HDL. Therefore, it pays so much to keep yourself busy and active. Get off your couch and sweat.</li>
<li><strong>Smoking</strong> &#8211; nicotine can never bring good to the body. Smokers have higher tendency of developing severe cholesterol-related diseases because of nicotine. Not only that the arteries become narrow and blocked but because bad cholesterol may rise so fast once a person starts to smoke. Chain smokers are facing the greatest health problem a person can have in a lifetime.</li>
<li><strong>Heredity</strong> &#8211; it has been found out through constant medical researches that genetic also play a significant role in the rise of cholesterol in the human body. People whose parents or ancestors have history of high cholesterol are more likely to develop the same in their body. However, this factor can easily be stopped by proper diet and constant exercise.</li>
<li><strong>Overall Health</strong> &#8211; you may be confident that you are healthy; however, you need to have at least an annual check up of your overall health so that you will know how your body is functioning. There are always time your body may encounter imbalances in hormones. These are the kinds which may result to the rise of your cholesterol.</li>
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<p>The best thing you can do for yourself to ensure a healthy body is to engage into a healthy diet and exercise. A 30-minute walk in the morning can keep your cholesterol at low levels each day. Avoid eating foods which may contain saturated fats to avoid heart-related diseases and rise of cholesterol in your body. Stay healthy and fit.</p>
<p>Harold is a fitness trainer and a writer who constantly writes about <a href="http://bigpondnews.com/Health">Health News</a> and tips for Big Pond News&#8211;one of the biggest websites in Australia.</p>
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		<title>Basic Weight Loss Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is just months away so many are looking to slim down and get that great beach body. Even if you aren&#8217;t looking to get very slim or muscular and just want to lose a few pounds, some basic weight loss tips can do wonders. Starting with a healthy diet rich in lean meats, fruits [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summer is just months away so many are looking to slim down and get that great beach body. Even if you aren&#8217;t looking to get very slim or muscular and just want to lose a few pounds, some basic weight loss tips can do wonders. Starting with a healthy diet rich in lean meats, fruits and veggies will provide your body with the energy it needs to get through your day and for your workout. Eating six small meals a day will keep your from feeling hungry. Working out at least thirty minutes a day will burn calories, release endorphins, and keep you energized.</p>
<p>The beginning of any weight loss regime begins with a diet change. Many diets deprive you of many foods leaving you wanting them even more. Some other diets only allow you to consume one or two types of food a day. This extreme deprivation will cause you to lose weight but as soon as you begin eating normally again, you will gain all of it back. The best diet allows you to eat a variety of foods and leaves you satisfied. Eating poorly will leave you listless and tired all day as well as causing you to crave and binge on foods you shouldn&#8217;t be eating.</p>
<p>Try eating lean meats,leafy green vegetables, and plenty of fruits. When grocery shopping peruse the outer rim of the store where the meats, produce, and fresh seafood are located. The foods located there are generally healthier and less processed than items located inward. Turkey, chicken breasts, and fresh fish provide excellent protein for your body. The vegetables, especially leafy green veggies, provide essential nutrients your body craves on a daily basis. Leafy green veggies are also great roughage for your digestive system and promote a healthy colon. Fruits a a wonderful sweet treat that is amazingly healthy for you as well. When you crave sweets, pick up a juicy nectarine or a handful of blackberries. This is the better choice over sticky, gooey cakes and processed sweets which will cause you to gain weight.</p>
<p>Eating six meals a day is a perfect way to never feel hungry during the day while giving your body the right fuel it needs. Keep the meals proportionately small and filled with good protein, healthy carbs like brown rice, and fruit or vegetables. You will see the difference it makes in your weight loss when you are shedding pounds but eating all the time. Working out is essential to lose weight and to keep weight off. A good thirty minute workout will get you going for the day and get that extra weight off. The key is to get your heart-rate up in a brisk workout full of cardio and some basic weight training. Muscle building helps burn fat longer. Muscle also weighs more than fat so no need to solely rely on the scale to monitor your weight loss. The way your clothes fit you is a good indication of how the healthy diet and working out regularly are causing you to lose weight.</p>
<p>About Guest Author: <em>Chuck Edwards is a personal trainer that specializes in body  recomposition. He provides <a href="http://www.drkalsweightlosstips.com/" target="_blank">weight loss  tips</a> at Dr. Kal&#8217;s Weight Loss Tips.</em></p>
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