tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8160486121242064512024-02-20T17:40:02.864-08:00The Diet Masterkristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-29245491078829322622011-05-25T15:41:00.000-07:002011-05-25T15:41:35.874-07:00Learn How To Eat To Lose WeightDid you know that you can <a href="http://b2a1a8l6l8kc0jh-uepkqpk5g1.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">eat a lot and still lose weight?</a> It sounds too good to be true, right? Here are some ways to make it happen.<br />
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<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li><b><a href="http://becc05ogi8fbvkvfhitxnrfp76.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Eat more fresh food!</a></b> Choose fresh, nutrient-rich, <i>healthy, low-fat</i> foods rather than junk food. Junk food can range from burgers to those cookies that you always bought! Adding a lot of vegetables and fruits to your diet will help you, they keep you feeling full for longer than processed food so you won't even feel the need to eat loads. Also, drinking bouillon, a Haitian soup, made with filtered water will help you feel full.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://9b6fa6cko9k8smorj58grr5x41.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Exercise every day!</a></b> This could be the most difficult step to follow. But what you can do is actually start slowly then steady increase the amount of exercise. For example, today you will walk for 10 minutes, repeat this for the whole week. For the next week, double your workload. You may get leaner that way! The important thing is to get your heart rate up and start, now!</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://4b846wndl9m90vv0yfzmk3p34s.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Feed your temptations once in a while.</a></strong> Go ahead and have that doughnut or slice of pizza, but before you do, drink 8 glasses water and eat a bowl of raw veggies such as cucumbers, celery, carrots, and tomatoes. They will fill you up and you will have very little room to eat the "junk" food.</li>
<li><b><a href="http://76b455qkhghaqvgutrlhtzgfbk.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Consume things that have no calories.</a></b> There are two things you eat and drink that contain no calories: water and fiber. The more of these you get into your diet, the better off you will be. For example, you can eat a pound of mixed salad greens with assorted raw vegetables (carrots, red cabbage, celery, broccoli, onion, etc.) with a low or no-calorie salad dressing and only have eaten 100-150 calories. This is because of the high water and fiber content of the salad and low calorie dressing. Also, eat lots of celery. It has only 8 calories, but amazingly, it takes more than 8 calories to digest it. So, you actually BURN calories by eating celery! It's not much, about 2 calories per 8 inch stalk, but it sure doesn't hurt.<br />
<ul><li>Avoid sodas as much as possible. Instead, drink flavored water or unsweetened iced tea. Caffeine, when placed in a low-calorie beverage like black coffee or unsweetened tea, raises your metabolism and causes you to burn more calories. Too much caffeine has harmful health effects, though, so be reasonable in your consumption if you choose to have caffeine.</li>
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<li>Include foods which burn fat for you. By choosing your foods carefully, you can drop the pounds without going hungry. There are many foods out there that are proven to help you to lose weight, foods such as chilli, green tea, berries and whole grain, can do various things to help you to drop the pounds, by avoiding insulin spikes and keeping your metabolic rate going. Click here to find out how to fit them into your everyday diet.</li>
<li>Have broth-based soups. They are relatively low in calories. A commercially-available ready to eat "chicken and stars" soup may only have 80 calories for 1 serving, much less than diet "meal shakes" or nutrition bars.</li>
<li><b>Practice good eating habits.</b> Always use utensils and sit at the table. This stops you from eating precariously. Eating with your hands will mean that you take in more food in one <i>scoop</i>. Don't forget to eat slowly and <i>stop</i> when you're full. Similar to the above step, if you can't stop, drink up! Maybe your body is thirsty and hungry no more! Also, you can do any other chores (other than <i>eating</i>). For instance, go shopping, or play badminton with your friend, or play games on the computer!</li>
<li>Drink more water. Often we mistake thirst for hunger which means we eat when it's not necessary. By keeping yourself well hydrated you'll feel hungry less as well as getting a clearer complextion and shinier hair.</li>
<li>Spread out your diet! Eat more small chunks of meals, rather than 3 big meals. If you eat 100-150 calories or so every two hours, your body stays in a higher-metabolism digesting mode. This allows you to burn more calories than eating just 3 meals a day.</li>
<li>Record what you eat! This is a simple yet very powerful exercise to open your eyes to see whether you are keeping up with the dieting plan. Often, we tend to overlook those snacking we do between meals and really think that our diet is failing us. But the truth is there can be many petty things that we do that really affect our dieting plan. For example, one might skip breakfast 3 times a week without being conscious about it. Studies have shown that if you eat breakfast, you tend to eat proportionally fewer calories the rest of the day. Without a record, it might seem like you are doing all the right thing, yet fail miserably in your dieting plan. </li>
<li>Make vegetables a major part of your diet plan! If vegetables are not a major part of your diet, it is time to reconsider. Studies have shown that vegetables can play an important loss in losing weight. This is because vegetables are high in water and fiber and low in energy density.</li>
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<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>Avoid calorie dense, unhealthy food. Unhealthy food is food which contains calories, but little nutritional value. These calories are called "empty calories." You will probably be best served if you also avoid foods that would contain empty calories if they were not fortified with vitamin C (like some gummy bears) or calcium (like some cookies). Fortification with vitamins doesn't always make unhealthy food healthy.</li>
<li>Try to do a little bit at a time until you get used to it.</li>
<li>Get a friend to follow the diet with you. Sometimes, when following a diet by yourself, you'll break the rules because it's just you. But following it with a friend, you have a partner who will help keep you on track and responsible.</li>
<li>Expect to cheat or binge once in a while. (A word of caution: if you're binging more than once or twice a month, consider a different approach to your weight loss goals.) Don't despair when you realize you've strayed from your goals. It took you a lifetime to achieve your current weight, and it will take time to achieve your new weight and size goal.</li>
<li>Grab a small snack before heading to restaurants. This will curb off your hunger and keep your head clear while you make healthy choices.</li>
<li>Opt for chicken or fish instead of red meat, and baked potato or rice instead of fries. Choose foods that are steamed, grilled, broiled or baked instead of fried. Avoid dishes that are labeled as "breaded", "crispy" or "battered" – those are the code words for "fried".</li>
<li>Ask for dressings and sauces on the side. Even a green salad can pack as many calories as a burger if it’s swimming in a fatty dressing.</li>
<li>Pack away extra food. At the beginning of the meal, ask for a doggie bag, and put what you aren't going to eat in the bag.</li>
<li>If the restaurant is known for especially large portion sizes, you can share a portion with a friend.</li>
<li>Add good fats to your diet. Monounsaturated fats have been clinically proven to help you burn fat, especially in your midsection. So, add foods like avocados, kalamata olives, walnuts, and flaxseed to your diet, and watch the weight fall right off you.</li>
<li>You might also consider adding "superfoods" to your diet: <i>superfood</i> is a term sometimes used to describe food with high <i>phytonutrient</i> content that some may believe confers health benefits as a result. For example, blueberries are often considered a superfood (or <i>superfruit</i>) because they contain significant amounts of antioxidants, anthocyanins, vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber. But before doing that, you should definitely read some reviews and do some research. Yes, superfoods are recommended by people like Nicholas Perricone (featured on Oprah and on some PBS TV stations in the USA).</li>
<li>Eat breakfast, and do not skip meals which could make you become ravenously hungry -- if you don't keep a level of satisfaction.</li>
<li>A comedic approach towards burning excess fat may be helpful, you could start by reading a fun book about losing weight. Maybe you can laugh while some of those pounds are being fought off.</li>
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<h2>Warnings </h2><ul><li>You have to exercise and eat healthier, otherwise you may not notice any improvement and—even worse—you may gain weight.</li>
<li>If you need to lose more than 10% of your body weight, consult with your primary-care physician before beginning any weight loss plan.</li>
<li>Try to limit water consumption to 10 glasses per day. People can drink far more water than necessary while exercising, however, putting them at risk of water intoxication. (Water intoxication is incredibly rare, and easy to avoid by making sure to consume electrolytes <even just="" salt="">along with the large amounts of water)</li>
<li>Limit the following:</li>
<ul><li>Soda: the average soda is full of calories, sugar, and other chemicals.</li>
<li>Too much bread/butter: A slice of bread with butter has around 170 calories (100 calories per medium sliced slice of bread and 70 calories per 10g of butter).</li>
<li>Large portions: You’ll end up eating much less and save a lot of money as a bonus!</li>
<li>Dressing: Salad dressing is the main source of calories and other things to avoid in salad, try vinegar or hummus as a low-cal dressing.</li>
</ul></ul>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-19410334880856967582011-05-13T21:33:00.000-07:002011-05-13T21:33:16.230-07:00Get Healthy With The Raw Food Diet<a href="http://cb0326h7b8e2mjsbuq2139rms1.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Raw food</a> consists of (usually plant) food that is uncooked and unprocessed, such food often termed "live" or "living". The raw food diet is based on the belief that a high-enzyme diet will ensure optimal health. Enzymes help us to digest food; <a href="http://cb0326h7b8e2mjsbuq2139rms1.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">raw food</a> contains enzymes already to assist this process. When we cook food, the naturally occurring enzymes are destroyed by heat (over 118ºF or 48ºC), and our own bodies need to produce the enzymes to digest the food. It is thought that this places too much pressure on our bodies, having to both manufacture the enzymes needed, and digest the food at the same time. Cooking is also thought to diminish the nutritional value and "life force" of food.<br />
As well as this basic reason, other reasons for why people follow a raw food diet vary. Ani Phyo says that the range of reasons include losing weight, anti-aging properties, health benefits, physical performance benefits, and for a growing number of people, as a way of fitting in with a green lifestyle. Many <a href="http://cb0326h7b8e2mjsbuq2139rms1.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">raw food diet</a> followers are vegan owing to a personal belief that consumption of animals is unethical and unhealthy. A <a href="http://cb0326h7b8e2mjsbuq2139rms1.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">raw food diet</a> can be incredibly delicious and diverse. Provided also that you do adequate research, a raw food diet can be well-balanced in nutrients, providing for optimal health and ideal weight. This article provides some guidance for getting started on a raw food diet, including what to purchase for your kitchen and the types of foods to consider.<br />
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<li>Sprouts, seeds, nuts</li>
<li>Beans</li>
<li>Dried fruit</li>
<li>Seaweed</li>
<li>Seasonings</li>
<li>Sweeteners (natural only)</li>
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<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li>Become informed about the raw food diet. Understanding the purpose and philosophy behind the raw food diet is an essential part of becoming an advocate for and ensuring that you are enjoying it, as well as benefiting from it. There are some well-known advocates of the raw food diet you can begin by reading about, and there are numerous websites available to read.<br />
<ul><li>Read books on raw food diets. Either borrow or purchase quality raw food diet books to learn as much as you can. Good books to begin with include: <i>Raw Family: A True Story of Awakening</i> by Victoria Boutenko. <i>The China Study</i> by T. Colin Campbell includes alternative sources of protein. Many raw food recipe books will also include historical backgrounds, nutritional analysis, and philosophical underpinnings along with the recipes.</li>
<li>Search online for relevant websites. Useful search terms include: "living foods", raw food diet, natural raw foods, raw, sprouting, dehydrator, juicing, blender, vita-mix, healing, enzymes, organic or raw food recipe, etc.</li>
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<li>Find community. Join a local potluck or start one of your own. It's wonderful to share food with others. Online forums provide a great resource to meet fellow raw foodists, exchange recipes and have questions answered. And there are a number of raw foodists using Twitter and Facebook to exchange messages, meeting events, and ideas that can spark your own knowledge and expand your group of raw food friends.<br />
<ul><li>Look for raw food festivals, get-togethers, cafes, and uncooking classes.</li>
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<li>Try it. If you're concerned that you don't necessarily agree with the rationale for eating raw food all the time, the best advice is to give it a good shot. You'll only know if eating raw food works for you if you try it and see how it makes you feel. Some suggestions for transitioning to a whole or partial raw food diet include:<br />
<ul><li>Don't agonize over the decision. Pondering the worth of raw foods from an intellectual point of view can be something you allow to bubble away at the back of your mind rather than serving as a hurdle to stop you from beginning at all. Moreover, what matters is how you <i>feel</i> on such a diet; you can gradually come to terms with the nutritional science as you proceed (subject to the warnings outlined below).</li>
<li>Be flexible. It might be that you prefer to eat a partially raw diet for a length of time before advancing to a completely raw diet. In some cases, you may never fully transition to a wholly raw food diet but might mix it with 60 percent raw food and 40 percent vegan cooked food, for example. The need for freshness, unprocessed foods, and organic sources remains pertinent however you choose to mix it.</li>
<li>Trust your tastebuds. If your head is bothering you with the whys and wherefores, trust your tastebuds first. They'll reassure you that raw foods are delicious.</li>
<li>Appreciate the ease of preparation. Many raw foods are easy to prepare provided you select the right recipes. Indeed, sometimes there is no need to bother with recipes at all, but just prepare the foods simply and enjoy them in their raw state as salads or in their own right as a snack.</li>
<li>Find recipes that don't ask for exotic ingredients that are hard to find. You'll give up easily if you feel that you have to trek across town or order online just to get hold of strange ingredients. An occasional use of these might be called for but keep most of your daily eating requirements to the ingredients that you can easily source locally.</li>
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<li>Acquire the appropriate kitchen equipment. Quality kitchen equipment makes following a raw food diet much easier and less time-consuming. Look for items that a simple, affordable, easy to clean, and will do the range of things needed. When preparing raw food, typical preparation techniques include cutting into chunks, chopping coarsely or finely, dicing, mincing, slivering, julienne, shredding, grating, tearing, and chiffonade. As a raw foodist, you'll benefit from using these helpful "must-haves":<br />
<ul><li>Sharp knives are essential, along with good cutting boards (either the more easily sanitized plastic boards, well maintained wooden boards, or - preferably - sustainably-farmed bamboo boards).</li>
<li>A food processor can be very useful. A food processor is excellent for chopping and mixing various foods.</li>
<li>A dehydrator removes moisture from food and thus preserves it for longer term storage.</li>
<li>A blender Ani Phyo also recommends a Vita-Mix.</li>
<li>Juicers are an excellent and easy way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into a diet. Use sparingly with fruit, as it is better to eat fruit than to drink it.</li>
<li>Experiment with a solar oven. A solar oven uses minimal heat to preserve more nutrients. It can be used with a variety of dishes to make satisfying and delicious patties, hot and cold soup, dips, crackers, etc.</li>
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<li>Consider the source of your food. When switching to a raw food diet, the source of your food is important. Organic food is unburdened by the chemicals used for conventional crops. Even though the scientific arguments continue to rage over the benefits of organic versus conventionally grown from a nutrient perspective, it's hard to argue with the fact that placing undue chemical burdens onto the environment is harming our environment given that foods grown with excessive chemical loads are depleting soils, fouling up rivers and seas, and have questionable residues from pesticides on many of our foods. And it also pays to research who is funding the studies debunking the values of organic foods – trust in your own preference for organic foods and their value for your health rather than waiting for the paper debate to decide your health fate. Ways to help yourself include:<br />
<ul><li>Grow your own food. Experiment with sprouting seeds and herbs. A sunny window sill can be a good source of fresh food all year round</li>
<li>Make your own compost. Your food will contain more nutrients. Try a compost bin or a worm composter.</li>
<li>Buy the most important organic produce when possible. If price is a factor for you, at least purchase the organic foods most recommended for eating organic as the basis of a healthy diet. Some crops are more heavily sprayed and intensively raised than others – this is where doing your own research comes in handy.</li>
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<li>Know which foods form part of a raw food diet. There is a wide range of food available to the raw foodist, contrary to scoffing by those who dismiss the diet. What you will be losing is processed food but that's a bonus, not a problem! At least 75 percent of food consumed should not be heated over 118ºF or 48ºC. What you can eat are unprocessed, preferably organic, whole foods such as:<br />
<ul><li>Fresh fruits and vegetables – make sure it's the freshest and organic where possible. Always have a good variety of greens, root vegetables, and fresh herbs in your fridge.</li>
<li>Nuts and seeds – always have two jar-sprouted items in your fridge at any one time and always have sunflower sprouts available. Keep a jar of almonds soaking in the fridge for ready use (change the water every day, for up to 5 days). Seed and nut butters are also important in a raw food diet.</li>
<li>Beans, grains and legumes.</li>
<li>Dried fruit such as dates, raisins, cranberries, goji berries, pineapple, coconut, apricot, mangoes, apples, etc., make a great selection. Dates make excellent sweeteners for raw food desserts.</li>
<li>Fresh and dried herbs and spices – these add the flavoring variety to your food.</li>
<li>Salts – these can bring mineral nutrients to your diet if you use sea salt, miso or nama shoyu, Bragg Liquid Aminos, or Himalayan salt.</li>
<li>Oils – be sure to source your oil from a reputable place, and choose virgin cold-pressed olive oil, refrigerated flax oil, and refrigerated hemp oil.</li>
<li>Vinegar – apple cider vinegar is considered to be the best because it is high in malic acid, aiding the digestion of proteins.</li>
<li>Seaweed – this brings a wide range of minerals into your diet and lignans (anti-cancer properties). Look for hijiki, dulse flakes, nori sheets, and wakame.</li>
<li>Young coconut milk</li>
<li>Cocoa and carob – choose both from quality sources, organic, and store in airtight containers for freshness.</li>
<li>Raw food pate – this is a great standby to always have on hand for immediate eating.</li>
<li>Sauerkraut – make your own from cabbage or other vegetables for a long-term, fridge item that is healthy and spices up many raw food meals.</li>
<li>For raw omnivores and carnivores, eggs, fish (sushi, sashimi), meat, milk and dairy products (non-pasteurized/non-homogenized) may also be included. </li>
</ul></li>
<li>Know how to store foods properly. Raw foods are more susceptible to spoilage and will not keep anywhere near as long as processed foods. Be prepared to consume raw foods quickly and to replenish them regularly.<br />
<ul><li>Use up fresh food within the times recommended for consuming them. Their quality deteriorates after this time.</li>
<li>Harvest homegrown produce as you need it; that way you benefit from its growing, "live" goodness right up to the last possible moment.</li>
<li>Freeze such items as shelled nuts, seeds, dried fruits, carob, coconut, grains, etc., for optimal retention of their health benefits.</li>
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<li>Transition. Introduce raw foods slowly into your current diet.<br />
<ul><li>Eat a variety of foods. Make a list of produce, herbs, nuts and seeds from A to Z that you would like to include in your raw food diet. Keep it seasonal but be sure to include as much variety as possible.</li>
<li>Begin with fresh fruit for breakfast. Or try a fresh fruit smoothie every breakfast, minus dairy.</li>
<li>Transition fresh, raw plant food into your remaining meals on a weekly basis. For lunch and dinner, have a large salad with the other items you're used to having. Include nuts, seeds, sprouted seeds, and sprouted beans.</li>
<li>Use raw food plant-based pates, non-dairy seasonings, fresh herbs, etc., to season raw food meals. Hummus can add zap to many meals. Added flavoring is very important for food not broken down by cooking, and helps to transform a "salad" into a "meal".</li>
<li>Use different food preparation techniques to add variety, such as sprouting seeds, grains, and beans, juicing fruit and vegetables, soaking nuts and dried fruit and blending.</li>
<li>Learn to make raw food desserts. You don't need to abandon your sweet tooth; many raw food desserts are possible beyond simple chopped up fruit.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Exercise and relax. Optimal health is about being healthy in a well-rounded way. What goes into your body is important but so is getting adequate exercise, relaxing properly to reduce stress, and thinking positively to ensure that you aren't bombarding your body with negative thoughts, emotions, and resentments.</li>
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<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>Remain aware of changes in your digestive system or overall well-being.</li>
<li>Supplement your diet with Vitamin B12 to prevent anemia. Some products include this but beware of processed products that have been cooked or heated to preserve them.</li>
<li>Raw foods and ingredients may include nut milk, pudding, smoothies and frozen banana cream.</li>
<li>If you dine out, bring a few of your own ingredients, such as an avocado, lemon, herbs or natural salad dressing. Although, note that most health codes prohibit bringing your own food into a restaurant, so it's best to call ahead and ask for your needs to be catered for. If this isn't possible, have a drink and a salad and fill up later at home.</li>
<li>Choose to buy organic if a certain type of produce is being treated with a large amount of pesticide. This data can be easily researched online.</li>
<li>Be secure if you choose to eat raw animal products. Ask questions about their quality and source and be totally reassured that they have been handled hygienically and with the optimum of care.</li>
<li>Did you know that young adults have thirty times the enzymes of the elderly? The older you get, the harder digestion becomes. Keep this in mind as you age; the benefits of a raw food diet for healthy aging can be enormous.</li>
<li>If you've noticed that raw food diet is heavily dependent on modern equipment such as freezers, fridges, and electrical equipment, this doesn't need to be. You can have a raw food diet without these conveniences – it just requires more diligence, more daily preparation and daily harvesting or shopping for ingredients. It all depends on how much time you have available.</li>
<li>Blended drinks can be better than juiced ones because the fiber is left intact. Naturally, the drinking experience is quite different, so keep this in mind when choosing.</li>
<li>Some sources prefer the heating temperature of raw foods to be kept under 116ºF or 47ºC rather than the 118ºF or 48ºC suggested in this article. Ani Phyo defines living foods as food not heated over 104ºF or 40ºC. Do the background reading and decide for yourself which temperature for heating to settle on.</li>
<li>Raw food blogs are a great source of raw food recipes, often including hints and tips of the blogger as they found what did and didn't work when they tried recipes in popular books.</li>
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<h2>Warnings </h2><ul><li>Not everyone can be healthy on this diet; some body types are better suited than others. Listen to your body's needs and reactions. Speak to your doctor if you have any concerns.</li>
<li>Not everyone appreciates the intensity of the work seemingly required for this diet if you follow the fussier food preparation examples. For example, Julie Powell of the New York Times felt that on a raw food diet she would have "spent an entire day doing nothing but trying to feed myself." It is advisable to leave the trickier, fancier raw food diet suggestions for special occasions if you find they consume too much of your time in preparation. A raw food diet should not add to your anxiety levels, nor turn you into a crazed martyr to a cause that's rapidly depleting your patience. Initially, expect some of the learning to be time-consuming as you switch preparation methods; after all, you are unlearning "cooking" and that can take some doing until it becomes second nature. After a time, it should become a lot faster, especially as you learn to prepare suitable items in batches. And, there is always the option of adding some raw food to your diet rather devoting your entire dietary habits to it.</li>
<li>Speak to your doctor if you have any health conditions prior to starting a raw food diet. You're still the master of your ship but wise advice is worth heeding.</li>
<li>Obtain enough protein and healthy fats for proper metabolism.</li>
<li>Some people experience a detoxification reaction when they start the raw food diet, especially if their previous diet was rich in meat, sugar, and caffeine. Mild headaches, nausea, and cravings can occur but usually last for a few days.</li>
<li>This diet is not recommended for children, pregnant or nursing women, people with anemia and people at risk for osteoporosis. If you have any sort of illness, immune disorder, or health fragility, discuss the options with your doctor. Even simply removing processed foods from your diet and increasing the amount of hygienically prepared raw foods can improve health, so don't dismiss the possibilities outright.</li>
<li>Some foods need to be cooked to be safe, such as red kidney beans and cashew nuts. Always be aware of food that requires cooking for safety.</li>
<li>Cooking can change the chemistry of some foods, making them easier to digest, or even possible to digest. Also, the body digests some foods more efficiently in cooked form.</li>
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<li>Food processor, quality knives, dehydrator, juicer, etc. (as outlined in the steps)</li>
<li>Internet access</li>
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<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li>Find a gym, fitness center or instructor that offers Pilates instruction in your area. Formerly, Pilates was only practiced by dancers and gymnasts. Now, because of its recent popularity, Pilates is wide-spread and instruction is offered anywhere from elite gyms to the YMCA. However, this may mean that some instructors are not as qualified to teach as others.<br />
<ul><li>Look for a instructor who has certification from an accredited organization such as the Pilates Method Alliance.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Determine which type of Pilates instruction is right for you. Pilates exercises can be done as mat work or on apparatus like the Pilates reformer and chair or both.<br />
<ul><li>Large group classes are usually taught doing mat work, which may involve the use of small apparatus like weights or resistance bands.</li>
<li>Individual or small groups may be taught on the reformer, since reformer machines are expensive to provide, take up more space than a mat and are heavy to move.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Purchase a membership, block of classes, individual class-by-class or private sessions based on your level of experience, fitness, commitment, time and budget.</li>
<li>Begin and stay focused. The goal is to unite your strength in mind and body to relieve stress. This unity comes from combining core muscle movements with your breathing rhythm. A qualified instructor will teach you the proper method to do this.<br />
<ul><li>Do five repetitions of a basic Pilates exercise, the corkscrew. Lie back-down on your mat with legs extended straight up with toes pointed out (Pilates stance). Breathe in and sink your bellybutton to your spine as you circle your legs together clockwise. Breathe out and bring your legs back to the starting position. Then reverse the direction. Repeat.</li>
<li>Complete another basic Pilates move, the spine twist. Sit up tall with your legs straight out in front, feet flexed and arms extended straight out from your sides. Exhale and twist your torso to the right from the waist without moving any other part of your body. Twist as far as your body will allow squeezing your buttocks and legs together tightly. Inhale and return to the starting position. Exhale again and twist in the opposite direction. Repeat three times on each side.</li>
<li>Once you have mastered these basic exercises, progress to advanced variations or more challenging moves as directed by your instructor.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Increase your heart rate. Pilates is not a cardiovascular exercise. However there are ways to get your heart pumping while doing Pilates.<br />
<ul><li>Speed up the frequency of the exercises.</li>
<li>Pair Pilates with an aerobic activity like swimming.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Continue on your own after formal instruction ends. Joseph Pilates designed Pilates exercises so that they can be varied and interesting and done on your own once taught the proper techniques.</li>
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<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>Most gyms, fitness centers or instructors will provide you with the equipment you need for your Pilates exercises. You will need your own equipment once you begin to do Pilates on your own.</li>
</ul><a href="about:blank" name="Things_You.27ll_Need"></a><br />
<h2>Things You'll Need </h2><ul><li>Comfortable workout clothing that allows movement much like yoga (no shoes)</li>
<li>Pilates mat</li>
<li>Resistance bands</li>
<li>Dumbbell or hand weights</li>
<li>Rolled-up towel</li>
</ul><a href="about:blank" name="Related_wikiHows"></a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-38127781358076290212011-05-09T12:52:00.000-07:002011-05-09T12:52:29.808-07:00Keeping Our Kids Healthy And In ShapeAs a kid, it's important for you to be <a href="http://bc0719d7bcs9-rgy7fk1o-on9r.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">healthy</a> so you can grow properly and not have any health problems, like diabetes or obesity. Here's an article on how-to stay in shape and stay in shape and be healthy as a kid.<br />
<a href="about:blank" name="Steps"></a><br />
<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li>Be active and get some exercise. Sign up for an aerobics sport, like football or soccer. If you aren't into those, try gymnastics, cheerleading, golf, baseball or softball, and tennis. If you can't participate in those sports for any reason, try finding some time to get out and ride your bike, run, or even play a game like tag with friends. Just remember, <b>aim for 60 minutes of exercise a day at the minimum.</b></li>
<li>Eat healthy and nutritious foods. Try to limit eating junk food, like French fries, hamburgers, and soda pop. Only eat when you're hungry. If you eat too much without noticing, you will not be as confident of yourself. If you seem to always be hungry, try eating fruits or vegetables, or you might just be bored or need water. Always try to keep track of what you eat.</li>
<li>Be confident and patient. You will always feel best about yourself if you believe in you. Remember, not everybody was made to be tall and thin. You may be tall and thin, but those who happen to be on the bigger side matter just as much as you do. <b>Treat everybody with love and respect no matter how they look.</b></li>
</ol><a href="about:blank" name="Tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>Don't get to obsessed with yourself. Still save some time for hanging out with friends</li>
<li>You might not be able to play some of the sports, so don't get carried away with begging your parents to let you play.</li>
<li>Always remember that this article may not work for you. Your parents are still in charge of what or how much you eat or what kind or how much exercise you get.</li>
<li>If you're hungry, try drinking water. Sometimes you can feel hungry but actually de-hydrated.</li>
</ul><a href="about:blank" name="Warnings"></a><br />
<h2>Warnings </h2><ul><li>Don't under eat. It can lead to serious health problems.</li>
<li>Don't force yourself to get more exercise than you can feel comfortable with</li>
<li>Don't rush yourself. This takes a couple of months, not hours or days or weeks.</li>
</ul><a href="about:blank" name="Things_You.27ll_Need"></a><br />
<h2>Things You'll Need </h2><ul><li>Healthy foods to snack on</li>
<li>Somewhere to exercise or somewhere to enroll in a sport</li>
</ul><a href="about:blank" name="Related_wikiHows"></a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-15960585391448165352011-05-08T21:04:00.000-07:002011-05-08T21:04:00.115-07:00Learn Hatha YogaIn the Western world we have relaxation yoga, power yoga, stretch Yoga, meditation yoga and different kinds of spiritual yoga. <a href="http://79311ajhhle1-xkjp4c5g-5r9y.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Creative Hatha yoga</a> works with all of these techniques. Most western yoga teachers first learn one special yoga way and then they practice creative yoga. Whatever you choose to do, the main point is to follow your own wisdom, to feel what you need and to find your personal yoga practice. Do yoga like is it good for you – here is how.<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Steps"></a><br />
<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li>Stand. Start with the shaking. Walk on tiptoe on the spot and shake your body. Turn around. Massage light through the whole body and think the mantra "Light, Light, Light...".</li>
<li>Slowly <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Bow-Politely" title="Bow Politely">bow</a> forward. Lie on the ground. Place your head on your hands. Raise your knees slightly and swing your feet back and forth. Count in the kidneys the numbers 1 to 20 "1,2,3,4,5...".</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Relax-Like-a-Cat" title="Relax Like a Cat">Relax</a>. Lie with your head on your hands and relax. Rotate the base of your body to the left and right, as far as it will go, back and forth. Focus on the spine.</li>
<li>Move your feet. Move your feet and toes slightly. Circle your feet over the ground. Feel your feet. Relax.</li>
<li>Do the heel seat (Vajrasana). Come up and kneel down on the heels. Turn your spine to the right. Turn your head also. Turn to the left, the head as well. Massage the body from top to bottom. Rub all the <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Relieve-Stress" title="Relieve Stress">stress</a> and tension out.</li>
<li>Perform prevention (earth rubbing). Rub the ground with your hands and think the mantra "Earth". Draw a circle of light around you with your hands. Sit in the circle of light. What color does the circle of light show? Yellow, orange, blue, green, gold, silver? Or just the beautiful color of the floor?</li>
<li>Adopt the supine position (cycling). Turn around and lie on your back. Move your feet as if you're <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Ride-a-Bicycle" title="Ride a Bicycle">riding a bike</a>. Place your hands on your belly, lift your head, and make your legs turn to the right and left. Your head always shows in the opposite direction.</li>
<li>Do the shoulder stand (Sarvangasana). Go into the candle position. Your feet point to the sky. Support yourself with your hands up at the back. Go on riding the bike with your feet, see the light around you, thinking the mantra "Light". Turn your head slightly to the left and right.</li>
<li>Form the legged position (Sukhasana). Gently roll down from the candle into your meditation seat. Put your palms together in front of the heart <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Open-Your-Spiritual-Chakras" title="Open Your Spiritual Chakras">chakra</a>. Think the mantra "Om" in the belly, in the ground and move your toes, "Om, Om, Om .." Move one hand and send all beings on earth light. Think, "May all beings be happy. May the world be happy."</li>
<li>Adopt the supine position (Shavasana). Lie on your back and relax. Lay your hands on your belly. Move your feet and toes. Think "Om" in the body, legs and feet, "Om, Om, Om...". Send all people over the world your "Om". Feel the cosmos. Feel one with your world. Everything is fine the way it is. You do not have to be perfect. Rest until you feel well. Then slowly come back. <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Stretch" title="Stretch">Stretch</a> and loll. You are back. Proceed positively through your day.</li>
<li>Relax for five minutes and watch the video. Although it is in German, after reading this article you should be able to understand the general gist of it, as the article serves as a translation of what is depicted in it.</li>
</ol><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Video"></a><br />
<h2>Video </h2>Relax in five minutes<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>The most important thing in Creative Hatha yoga is the inner voice. The inner voice is the voice of your own truth and wisdom. It is your feeling of rightness. You combine your intellect and your feeling. Then you will find the way to yourself, the way to awaken your inner happiness, love and enlightenment.</li>
<li>First think about what you need. What do you want from yoga? Health, flexibility, beauty, happiness, healing, enlightenment? Teach yourself – read yoga books, visit yoga groups, look for the right yoga teacher for you. Then learn yoga and find out what is the best way for you to practice yoga. And then do yoga until you reach your goal.</li>
<li>Always be well connected with your body and your soul. Feel what they want and need. And give it to them. Follow the five features truth, peace, love, self discipline and happiness. Then you will find your way into the light. Enlightenment exists. In the view of of the most yogis, God exists. You can live in God. This is the most important goal of yoga.</li>
<li>In yoga we call it existence, consciousness, and bliss (Satcitananda).<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=816048612124206451#_note-0" title="">[1]</a> Live like a buddha, shiva, siddha, parvati or the yoga god ganesha. Feel the light of God, the energy of peace and love within you. In modern yoga, you can have the religion or non-religion you want. But be happy and be good, for that is the essence of yoga philosophy.</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Warnings"></a><br />
<h2>Warnings </h2><ul><li>If you want to heal an illness, it might be good to go to a doctor. Yoga is a way to relax and to awaken inner happiness. You can heal some diseases with creative hatha yoga, but you must be careful and listen to your inner voice. Follow the advice of the doctors and the medical books.</li>
<li>The main path of health and healing are the five principles of health. We should do every day some sport (yoga, walking), eat healthy (lots of fruit, low in calories), avoid harmful substances (alcohol, smoking, drugs, meat), think positively (overcome negative thoughts) and relax (enough sleep, pauses, silence, meditation).</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Things_You.27ll_Need"></a><br />
<h2>Things You'll Need </h2><ul><li>Space to practice your yoga</li>
<li>Suitable, comfortable clothing</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Related_wikiHows"></a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-11557560019862433412011-05-08T20:39:00.000-07:002011-05-08T20:42:59.694-07:00Learn Bikram Yoga/Hot Yoga<a href="http://79311ajhhle1-xkjp4c5g-5r9y.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Bikram Yoga,</a> also known as "hot yoga" is a specific type of yoga developed by Bikram Choudhury. Classes are held in a hot humid room allowing you to safely work deep into your muscles, tendons, and ligaments while releasing toxins and congestion within your body. It was developed by Bikram Choudhury (disciple of Bishnu Ghosh who was brother of Paramahansa Yogananda ), a national yoga champion of India as a child. Take on the challenge and learn to unify your mind breath and body.<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Steps"></a><br />
<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li>Find a studio near you. There are locations all over the world. Consult the External Links mentioned below.</li>
<li>What to expect: All Bikram Yoga studios are required to have separate locker rooms and showers for men and for women, and an instruction room size of minimum 1,200 sq. feet. with mirrors. Floors are carpeted.</li>
<li>Mentally prepare yourself for heat. Practice room is between 105 F and 110 F degrees Fahrenheit and classes are 90 minutes, so you will be sweating a lot. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, and before and after class.</li>
<li>Bikram's choice of 26 hatha yoga postures is designed to stretch your muscles, compress your cardiopulmonary system and modulate your circulation. It will be uncomfortable or mildly painful at first and you may feel lightheaded or nauseous during the session. These sensations are often symptoms of detoxification taking place in the body, but be cautious if they are a sign of dehydration. (The first 60 minutes is spent doing standing exercises; the next 30 minutes is spent doing floor exercises.)</li>
<li>Arrive at the studio early. You will need to sign up, meet the instructors and receive preliminary instructions.</li>
<li>Wear light clothing in which you are comfortable. (Consider clothing with a moderate fit, as loose clothing can hinder comfort of movement.)</li>
<li>Place your towel over your mat and lie down on your back with your head facing the mirrors and feet towards the back wall, just like the position practiced during class. It's more respectful to the others to lie in the same direction, and not put your feet in their face.</li>
<li>Allow yourself to adjust to the heat.</li>
<li>During the class, pay close attention to what the instructor says and watch the other students for an example.</li>
<li>When class is finished, it is courteous to say the Indian word "Namaste" to your instructor as a way of saying thank you (the word means, very generally, "I recognize the divine in you").</li>
<li>When the class is over don't leave right away. Continue to lie in <i>shava asana</i> (savasana; dead man's pose) so that your body can come back to homeostasis and receive all of the benefits of your hard work. Two minutes at very minimum is best. Ten minutes is wonderful for relaxation.</li>
<li>When you leave class you may feel lightheaded or off-balance. Maintain your relaxed state and calmness. (Remember that yoga helps to realign your body, and that realignment may cause you to feel lightheaded). Remember to drink water; eating a piece of fruit may help with the lightheadedness.</li>
<li>Enjoy the benefits. Most likely you will feel relaxed and energized at the same time. You may also have the best sleep of your life that night.</li>
<li>Attend class regularly. It is recommended that you attend at least three times a week for full benefit. As your body becomes increasingly limber, you will notice that you also work harder.</li>
</ol><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>Stay hydrated with water (<b>not</b> soda, coffee, etc.)</li>
<li>If you absolutely cannot continue or if you start to feel nauseous, sit on your towel cross-legged or sit on your heels. If you still feel lightheaded, you may lie down. As soon as you regain your strength, take some water and start to participate again.</li>
<li>If you feel over-heated, do not leave the room, as the disparity in temperature may shock your system before your body has had time to gradually adjust. Instead, sit or lie on your mat until you feel comfortable to continue.</li>
<li>Use the mirror. If you notice any asymmetries, that is an area that you need to work on. Some postures may be easier or more difficult depending on your body type or flexibility, and how far along you are in your practice.</li>
<li>Remember this is yoga practice not yoga perfect. Allow yourself to be where you are and do not push too much or you will injure yourself. Yoga is a life long journey not a 6 month program. You will achieve the most benefits if your asanas are in a state of balance between effort and ease.</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Warnings"></a><br />
<h2>Warnings </h2><ul><li>Although practice is work, use common sense when stretching. If you feel intense pain or feel your joints in a position that they shouldn't be in, back off a bit. STOP if you have sciatic pain.</li>
<li>Due to the heat, Bikram yoga can be hard on certain body types. Those who have trouble with heat, or have high blood pressure, heart problems or any serious health condition, should check with their doctor before practicing Bikram.</li>
<li>There is a video available with adapted poses for pregnant women, hosted by Bikram's wife Rajashree, that is safe for most pregnant women.</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Things_You.27ll_Need"></a><br />
<h2>Things You'll Need </h2><ul><li>Bottle of water</li>
<li>Comfortable clothing, mildly fitted, that wicks heat and perspiration</li>
<li>A Yoga mat</li>
<li>Towels (one for your mat, one for your shower, and perhaps one for your face/hand perspiration during class)</li>
<li>A complete change of clothes (don't forget underwear!)</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Related_wikiHows"></a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-27046491934542103102011-05-07T18:16:00.000-07:002011-05-07T18:16:04.894-07:00How To Enjoy Sweets On A DietEven if you are on a diet, you can still enjoy your favourite sweets and other empty calorie treats. Whether you love chocolate, cookies, chips or any other indulgence, with some basic knowledge, you can enjoy your favourite treats while still being successful at loosing weight and staying healthy!<br />
<a href="" name="Steps"></a><br />
<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li>Figure out how many calories worth of sweets you will alow yourself a day. Around 200 or 300 calories on a regular day is reasonable.</li>
<li>When eating sweets, use portion control. You can now buy Christies Thinsations cookies and snacks in 100 calorie packs. Not only are they all your favourite treats (Oreos, Chips Ahoy, graham crackers, bits and bites...) but they are packaged with one serving in each bag. Also, Cadbury Thins as well as KitKat and Aero Singles are chocolate bars that have very few calories.</li>
<li>Buy sugar free sweets. Many health food stores sell these in bulk. I do not recommend eating large amounts of these (they contain aspartame and artificial sweeteners that make you crave real sugar, and may even cause cancer) but they do help satisfy small cravings.</li>
<li>Burn the extra calories. If you eat 200 calories worth of sweets or other empty calories,then you will need to burn the extra calories that you consumed. In order to lose weight, you will need to burn more calories then the sum of the calories of everything that you ate, each day.</li>
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<h2>Burn Calories</h2><ul><li><ul><li>NOTE-the amount of calories burned is based on a 130 pound adult. The calories burned are higher if you weigh more.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>15 min of running up stairs will burn 220 calories.</li>
<li>1 hour of playing the drums will burn 235 calories.</li>
<li>30 min of raking the lawn will burn 117 calories.</li>
<li>1 hour of bowling burns 175 calories.</li>
<li>1 hour of shooting baskets burns 265 calories</li>
<li>1 hour of mini golf burn 175 calories</li>
<li>15 min of jumping rope fast burns 177 calories</li>
<li>Running one 10 minute mile will burn 100 calories</li>
<li>Swimming laps for 15 minutes with a light effort will burn 100 calories.</li>
<li>Playing beach volleyball for an hour burns 470 calories</li>
</ul><a href="" name="Tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>Try to stay away from places like Starbucks - replace those morning coffees with a fruity smoothie. </li>
<li>Put a little fridge underneath or beside your desk at work and fill it with fresh fruit, veggies with low fat ceasar dressing to dip, fruit juice (not punch!), smoothies and yogurts.</li>
<li>If you crave something sweet, chew a stick of gum. Not only does it satisfy your craving, but you won't be able to eat anything else while you are chewing it.</li>
<li>If <i>you</i> are making these treats, consider putting in honey,<i>brown</i> sugar, or splenda instead of white sugar.</li>
</ul><a href="" name="Recipes"></a><br />
<h2>Recipes </h2><ul><li>To make a healthy breakfast smoothie, put 1 cup sweetened low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1/4 cup milk and 1/2 cup fruit of your choice (such as strawberries)into a blender and blend until smooth. This is sweet and thick like a milkshake, but a lot more healthy!</li>
</ul><ul><li>For a fun, personalized trail mix, pick 4 or 5 of the following ingredients, put them in a Ziploc baggie and mix. Keep this on hand as a quick, filling, and <b>HEALTHY</b> snack.</li>
</ul><ol><li><ul><li><ul><li>1/4 cup unsalted peanuts </li>
<li>1/4 cup banana chips</li>
<li>1/4 cup dried cranberries</li>
<li>1/4 cup raisins</li>
<li>1/4 cup apple chips</li>
<li>1/4 cup shredded, sweetened coconut</li>
<li>1/4 cup cashews</li>
<li>1/4 cup plain popped popcorn</li>
<li>1/4 cup Shreddies cereal</li>
<li>1/4 cup almonds</li>
<li>1/4 cup Cheereos cereal</li>
</ul></li>
</ul></li>
</ol><a href="" name="Warnings.21"></a><br />
<h2>Warnings! </h2><ul><li>Always listen to your doctor. Ask your doctor before you make any major diet plans; they'll steer you away from anything dangerous or drastic, and may even have medical tips to help you.</li>
<li>Stay consistent, even when you reach the weight you want to. Downing loads of junk food after several months of dieting messes with your metabolism.</li>
<li><b>Never</b> overexercise or starve yourself. This is dangerous and may be fatal.</li>
</ul><a href="" name="Related_wikiHows"></a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-2761531418890110852011-05-07T17:54:00.000-07:002011-05-07T17:55:42.916-07:00How To Be Practical About Dieting<i>How to stay positive while dieting</i>. A lot of people hear the word diet and automatically think negative. Most people don't like to diet because it takes discipline and work. It doesn't have to be like that if you set realistic goals for yourself. You can't go from eating anything and everything to eating perfect. That is not realistic, you have to start with a plan and follow through with it. Set some goals for yourself and when you achieve those goals start making some bigger ones. Key is don't get discouraged it takes some time to see results but once you do, you will love the whole new you!<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Steps"></a><br />
<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li>Set some goals for yourself such as eating,and exercising.</li>
<li>Keep healthy snacks in the house if you have healthy things to eat it's less likely you will eat junk food.</li>
</ol><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>Try avoiding take out and fast food as much as possible. If necessary order something that is healthy like grilled chicken or salad.</li>
</ul>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-69434642725297372142011-05-07T17:37:00.000-07:002011-05-07T17:56:23.477-07:00How To Lose Weight Without DietingMany people decide on the spur of the moment that they’re going to start dieting. When you consider the facts, it seems as though it will be easy. All you have to do is cut back on your servings and exercise a little, and the weight will just disappear, right? Wrong! It may be shocking to some people, but the fact remains that dieting actually may cause you to gain weight rather than lose it, due in part to the emotional side of the weight loss process. Discover how you can lose weight without dieting by applying these few simple steps...<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Steps"></a><br />
<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li>Boost your self esteem...If you aren’t emotionally ready to make the changes necessary to become healthier, you’ll find that instead of losing weight, you’ll actually start to gain weight. Start loving who you are now!</li>
<li>Know that it's as much about how you eat as what you eat. Losing weight without dieting isn't about eliminating food. Trying to deprive yourself of all of the foods that you love so much can sabotage your efforts. You can enjoy those tasty treats every once in a while – just remember that you must do everything in moderation.</li>
<li>Only eat when you're physically hungry; not when you're emotional. Emotional eating when we are stressed or unhappy is one of the main reasons people fail to lose weight and keep it off. Break the emotional eating habit and you will notice how much less you eat!</li>
<li>Set realistic goals. Instead of focusing on the total amount you want to lose, make achievable targets for a week at a time which you know can be attainable.</li>
<li>Get active. To achieve long term healthy weight loss without dieting, it's important to increase your activity levels. You don't have to join the gym- even going for a walk regularly can boost your energy and help you lose weight.</li>
</ol><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>Dieting can actually make you more hungry. Your body slows down the calorie burning process because it doesn't know when you will eat next so it stores fat.</li>
<li>Avoid sugary and processed food- they only give you short bursts of energy and they are high in fat.</li>
<li>Try having a snack sized portion as a meal.</li>
<li>Drink water. It's a natural weight loss drink that will help curb hunger and help get rid of unwanted toxins that slows down weight loss.</li>
<li>Eat regularly- research shows that healthy snacking can actually keep your hunger at bay.</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Related_wikiHows"></a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-19159801356649453242011-05-07T17:33:00.000-07:002011-05-07T17:56:51.939-07:00How To Make Low Carb Dieting Simple And EasyMost books make low-carb too complicated and time-consuming for real people to stick to. And we have to survive eating out. Here are some practical shortcuts for human units in a hurry.<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Steps"></a><br />
<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li>Realize that the essence of low-carb is weeding out all the refined starches and sugars from your diet. That's all.</li>
<li>You don't need to buy extra stuff, special-made products etc. Just cut out the starches and sugars.</li>
<li>The remaining fat, protein and non-starchy vegetables you eat will satisfy your hunger sooner and for longer.</li>
<li>Water is your friend. Fill a pitcher of it first thing in the morning instead of coffee or other drink. You'll be surprised; drinking water will slake your appetite not just your thirst. Add a couple lemon slices for flavor. Carry some in a sports bottle wherever you go. Drink more whenever you think of it, and especially whenever you get a snack craving. Miracle of miracles, it will ease that urge.</li>
<li>Make egg the mainstay of your breakfast. Just soft-boil one or fry in oil. If that doesn't satisfy you add a few bacon strips or a couple sausages or half a grapefruit. That should do ya. Forget all about cereal. Sugar-free yogurt is okay if there's no starch added (read labels!)</li>
<li>For lunch, munch on some lunchmeat without bread. Put it in lettuce or eat carrot sticks or other raw veggies. Drink water. Again simple is better.</li>
<li>Base your dinner on meats/fish you like, plus salad/vegetables. Avoid potato, it is just a starch ball. Focus your appetite and limited time on the easiest of all, like pan-frying a steak, oven-roasting a chicken or ground meat/veg medley. First of all your appetite will be less if you've stayed low-carb earlier in the day; second of all, meat done well is unbeatably delicious. Don't trim off the fat, it adds flavor that keeps you satisfied.</li>
<li>When you are not at home, keep focused on the mantra: don't order stuff containing refined carbs or sugar; or if they come with the dish, leave them there. At a restaurant, ask for veggies instead of the potato. Skip the bread, fries and dessert. Scrape the breading off the veal or shrimp. Eat the pizza toppings but leave the crust on your plate. Eat the chili but leave the beans behind. And so on.</li>
<li>Take vitamins when you get up, and before you go to bed. If nothing else this will calm any worries about whether you've taken in enough nutrients.</li>
</ol><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>Cheese is okay too, in moderation. It adds wonderful flavor.</li>
<li>Become a salad lover. Nothing better than steak and salad. Buy pre-chopped salad fixings to save time. Its expensive but you're worth it.</li>
<li>Butter is fine, but margarine isn't - because it usually contains trans fats, which are very damaging to health. Read labels, and avoid like the plague any product that mentions partially-hydrogenated or hydrogenated oil/fat (= trans fat).</li>
<li>Nuts and beans are borderline. They are around 60% starch. Sesame seeds are nice on salads. For snacks, first drink water and see if the urge goes away. If not, take only about 10-15 nuts at a time, don't carry the whole can or bag off with you. It will haunt you.</li>
<li>Fruits contain sugars too, though small berry-type fruits are the lowest in carb and are okay every now and then, e.g. to flavor yogurt. Strawberry, blueberry, blackberry are okay. Avoid cherry, its higher sugar. You can buy frozen any time of year. The occasional apple or orange is okay.</li>
<li>Use artificial sweeteners if you must, e.g. to sweeten your tea or yogurt.</li>
<li>Fast food joints are a reality of our zip-go lives. Just order the standard burger, not the monster burger combo meal. The standard hamburgers can easily be eaten low-carb if you just munch the meat in the middle. Use the bun as a 'holder' but just wedge the meat part into your mouth. Then rotate and do it from the other side etc. till the meat is eaten and just trash the empty bun. With a little practice this can be done in a dignified way so even your mother wouldn't notice (though your 5-year old probably will).</li>
<li>Remember: fast food fries are loaded with trans fats as well as carbs. Very evil.</li>
<li>Drink your own water later in the car, or if you must stick to a sugar free drink (e.g. diet cola).</li>
<li>Reward: within a week you should feel better, look better. Stick with it, add exercise and in a few months if you squint you'll start to see shades of Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie forming in the mirror!</li>
<li>Low carb diets are often successful, but only temporary. A low carb is ideal for shifting the last stubborn areas that bug you everyday but should be followed as a life long legacy.</li>
<li>After reaching your goal weight on a low carb diet, it is acceptable to start introducing low GI carbs. An easy way to identify which carbs are good and which are bad is the following : White - BAD Wholemeal - GOOD!!</li>
<li>This means brown bread (in moderation) sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes, etc</li>
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<h2>Warnings </h2><ul><li>If you have doubts about your health, see your doctor and get testing done before and a few months after. Many doctors are supportive of low carb dieting now and realize when followed correctly, it is a healthy way to eat. Gage how you are feeling. Generally you will go through an adjustment period in the first week, but it does pass then you feel amazing.</li>
<li>Chocolate, alcohol and coffee will stall your weight loss. When you get those urges, quick grab a glass of water or fix yourself some tea!</li>
<li>Get as many temptations out of your house as you can. If you're living with carb eaters, this may not be possible so keep that water pitcher close as you can. It keeps a lot of demons at bay.</li>
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<h2>Things You'll Need </h2><ul><li>Lunch meat (turkey)</li>
<li>Eggs</li>
<li>Chicken in all its forms (whole, breast, wings, drumsticks etc.)</li>
<li>Frozen and occasionally fresh fish</li>
<li>Olive Oil for stovetop pan frying (safflower or sunflower oil are the healthiest; olive oil is great for salads)</li>
<li>Leafy greens</li>
<li>Carrots, celery</li>
<li>Green beans and some tomatoes (careful, they contain some natural sugar)</li>
<li>Onions and garlic (these provide the flavor for many low carb main dishes, they go so well with meat - even though onion contains small amounts of natural sugar - just don't overuse it)</li>
<li>Water pitcher, and lemons to flavor it</li>
<li>A good leak-proof sports water bottle you can carry with you everywhere</li>
<li>A determined attitude</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Related_wikiHows"></a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-42830674497603985902011-05-07T17:08:00.000-07:002011-05-07T20:20:12.401-07:00How To Lose Weight By DietingHere are some tips that may help you in achieve your weight loss goals. Remember to always visit a health professional to confirm your diet plan before starting out on any regimen and always ensure that you are getting adequate nutrition while dieting.<br />
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<h2>Steps </h2><ol><li>Drink <i>lots</i> of water during the day, aiming to drink at least eight cups. Water nourishes your skin, your body and gives you a sense of being full for a short period of time.</li>
<li>Find foods that are low in fat and calories, but high on nutrition. Vegetables, fruit, grains and lean meats are always good choices. Speak with a nutritionist, general doctor or other health professional for ideas that suit you the best.</li>
<li>Eat the foods you have selected, and plan meals ahead if possible. Do not skip meals (see reasons below). A plan makes sticking to a diet much easier, especially if you have a busy life and tend to "eat on the run" and grab anything at hand.</li>
<li>Keep track of everything that you eat in a food diary, including calories for each item. It is amazing how quickly calories add up, and tracking them is the only way to be sure you know exactly how many you ate. You can look up calories for various foods on sites like Calorie King.</li>
<li>Decide on what method of eating suits your needs best. Eat "normally" with three usual-sized meal portions if you like consistency and have the ability to sit down at a table three times a day. Or, you could try eating a full breakfast, then eating several small snacks the rest of the day (known as "grazing"). Ask a nutritionist or health professional to advise you on which method is best for your needs.</li>
<li>Brush your teeth early so that you won't be as tempted to eat anything else at night. If you must nibble, have small slices of apple, carrot sticks or similar until your body learns to not crave food later at night.</li>
<li>Exercise. Always make exercise a part of any diet. Exercise is the part that firms and tones you; it is also the part that helps to ensure that your metabolism can cope with the dietary changes.</li>
<li>Think <i>lifestyle eating</i>. Diets come to an end, which is a good thing because we should not spend out life feeling "deprived". Instead, once you have reached your goal, focus on good eating habits and exercise as part of your lifestyle. Lifestyle eating is about embracing a permanent change in the way you eat and the things you eat and keeping this up. Done properly, it will usually eliminate the need for dieting again.</li>
<li>If you need some extra motivation, consider joining an organized diet program like Jenny Craig, or Weight Watchers. They have worked for many people, and the support/advice they provide can be very helpful, especially for new dieters.</li>
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<h2>Tips </h2><ul><li>Make sure you set a goal for yourself. If it is a big goal, break it into some smaller obtainable goals. When you reach them, reward yourself (with something other than food)!</li>
<li>If you feel yourself getting hungry before dinner, try drinking a glass of water or green tea. This should fill you up and stave off hunger pangs a little longer.</li>
<li>If you start to crave something sweet and sugary, try chewing a piece of gum. Sugar-free is best. You can also try brushing your teeth. The minty flavor of the toothpaste will help curb the craving and get rid of that sweet tooth.</li>
<li>It is generally not advisable to lose more than 2 pounds per week. Or 8 pounds per month.</li>
<li>For many people, it is good to eat a larger breakfast, a decent lunch and a small dinner. This will depend on your lifestyle needs, however. Check with a health professional for more advice.</li>
<li>You can control the portions by measuring your meals for the day.</li>
<li>Try to eat smaller portions if you go out to eat with friends or family.</li>
<li>If you get the munchies eat some carrot sticks or peanut butter crackers.</li>
<li>If you're thirsty, try some warm water with lemon or cool water with lemon preferably warm water with lemon.</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Warnings"></a><br />
<h2>Warnings </h2><ul><li>Don't be too obsessed over this. People will start to worry about you and your health.</li>
<li>Do not skip meals; you will upset your metabolism and eventually this will make it harder to lose weight. Also, skipping meals encourages your body to go into "storage mode" and you will keep weight in areas such as your stomach.</li>
<li>Don't avoid eating altogether. If you do this, you will starve your body of its fuel and cause damage to your organs and bodily functions.</li>
<li>If you are trying to lose more than 20% of your body weight, it is best to consult your physician or a specialist about how to do so in a healthy way, and keep the weight off.</li>
<li>Mind what you eat: you wouldn't run your car on empty, so don't be afraid to eat. And make it quality fuel, not the poor stuff!</li>
<li>If you are a child, make sure you get a medical opinion before you attempt <i>anything</i>.</li>
<li>Aspartame is a common sweetener in diet foods; it is advised not to give it to children, as the long-term effects are still unclear.</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="Related_wikiHows"></a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-83992589000809367632011-03-08T15:43:00.000-08:002011-03-08T15:43:19.111-08:00Lose weight the French way | Herald Sun - StumbleUpon<a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1FxpKp/www.heraldsun.com.au/news/sunday-heraldsun/lose-weight-the-french-way/story-e6frf936-1225872657573">Lose weight the French way Herald Sun - StumbleUpon</a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-13345715184086086772011-03-02T12:12:00.000-08:002011-05-07T17:22:41.885-07:00Skinny Taco Dip | Ginas Skinny Recipes<a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/07/skinny-taco-dip.html">Skinny Taco Dip Ginas Skinny Recipes</a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-59428622046595259022011-02-28T14:53:00.000-08:002011-02-28T14:53:06.216-08:00Spices That Help To Rebuild Brain CellsThe scientists created a new molecule from curcumin, a chemical component of the golden-colored spice turmeric, and found in laboratory experiments that it affects mechanisms that protect and help regenerate brain cells after stroke. Research scientist Paul A. Lapchak, Ph.D., director of Translational Research in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, presented these findings at the American Heart Association International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 9.<br />
<span id="more-11357"></span>Only one drug is now approved for ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. Commonly called a “clot-busting drug,” tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is injected intravenously to dissolve clots and reinstate blood flow. If blood and oxygen are restored in time, consequences of the stroke, such as speech, memory, movement and other impairments, may be reduced.<br />
The new curcumin-hybrid compound—CNB-001—does not attack clots but instead repairs stroke damage at the molecular level that feed and support the all-important brain cells, neurons.<br />
Curcumin has been studied for its potential to treat brain injury and disease, and while the substance itself looks promising, it has several drawbacks, especially as an emergency stroke treatment, which must be quick to be effective: It is not well absorbed in the body, fails to reach its target in high concentrations, becomes depleted quickly, and is blocked from entering the brain by a natural protective mechanism called the blood-brain barrier.<br />
“CNB-001 has many of the same benefits of curcumin but appears to be a better choice of compound for acute stroke because it crosses the blood-brain barrier, is quickly distributed in the brain, and moderates several critical mechanisms involved in neuronal survival,” Lapchak says, adding that he and his colleagues expect the new drug to move to human clinical trials soon.<br />
When brain tissue is deprived of blood and oxygen, a cascading series of interrelated events triggers at the molecular level, breaking down the normal electrical and chemical “signaling pathways” responsible for nourishing and supporting neurons. The environment quickly becomes toxic, killing brain cells and destroying their support structures.<br />
Theoretically, interrupting these harmful events and restoring normal pathway function could prevent cell death and the memory and behavioral deficits that result, but it will take a cocktail of drugs or a drug capable of targeting many mechanisms to correct the many pathways damaged by stroke, Lapchak says. CNB-001protects brain cells from damage by repairing four major pathways. One mechanism also plays a major role in the growth and survival of neurons.<br />
The drug reduced stroke-caused “motor deficits”—problems of muscle and movement control—in this laboratory study. It was effective when administered up to an hour after stroke, which correlates with about three hours in humans, the same time frame for which tPA is currently approved.<br />
Lapchak and colleagues at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies used the same laboratory rabbit model to mimic human stroke that earlier researchers had employed before the clot-busting drug tPA entered clinical trials. Patrick D. Lyden, M.D., chairman of Cedars-Sinai’s Department of Neurology, helped lead a major trial that resulted in the Food and Drug Administration’s 1996 approval of tPA, still considered the stroke treatment gold standard.<br />
Those who cook Indian, Thai, Malay and Persian dishes know turmeric well for its zesty flavor, use in curries and for the rich color it imparts to food. Turmeric also has a long history of use in Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicine.kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-53888319762408546982011-02-04T17:46:00.001-08:002011-05-07T17:24:30.775-07:00<span style="font-family: Georgia;">"In the Middle Ages, they had guillotines, stretch racks, whips and cahins. Nowadays, we have a much more effective torture device called the bathroom scale." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Stephen Phillips</span>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-21051944164160275022011-02-04T17:45:00.001-08:002011-05-07T17:25:28.214-07:00<span style="font-family: Georgia;">"Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but they can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Author Unknown</span>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-70383153507830884072011-02-04T17:36:00.001-08:002011-05-07T17:25:54.046-07:00<span style="font-family: Georgia;">"More die in the United States of too much food than of too little." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">John Kenneth Galbraith, <i>The Affluent Society</i></span>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-69923889027365418272011-02-04T17:35:00.001-08:002011-05-07T17:26:19.082-07:00<span style="font-family: Georgia;">"Your stomach shouldn't be a waist basket." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Author Unknown</span>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-70876126752350909942011-02-04T17:34:00.001-08:002011-05-07T17:26:41.726-07:00<span style="font-family: Georgia;">"Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork. " </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">English Proverb</span>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-37913114931449678802011-02-03T00:16:00.000-08:002011-05-07T17:57:31.681-07:00Carbs Can Help You To Lose WeightDon't believe what you read about carbohydrates being bad for you, they can actually help you lose weight!<br />
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A diet containing good carbohydrates such fruits and vegetables, wholegrains and moderate in fat and calories, will result in weight loss.<br />
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Good carbohydrates will also help you combat hunger pangs as they are slowly realized into the body.<br />
When eating carbohydrates eat them "from the earth" with no refining or processing.<br />
These include: whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans.kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-70130216897414443242011-02-03T00:12:00.000-08:002011-05-07T17:58:12.155-07:00Protein Is Good For Your DietQuality protein is an effective weight control tool because of the satiety factor and its ability to keep you full for longer periods. It also balances out carbohydrates by preventing insulin spikes that cause energy loss and sugar cravings. Protein helps to maintain muscle mass which is important in the fat burning process.<br />
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Good choices include:<br />
Fish, shrimps, Low fat cottage cheese, low fat yogurt, skimmed milk, egg whites, s Weight gain is caused by consuming too many calories, whether they are from carbohydrate, protein or fat.kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-30606777592166984922011-02-03T00:09:00.000-08:002011-02-03T00:09:06.315-08:00Good Fat vs. Bad FatThere are good fats and bad fats<br />
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Good fats provide you with essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) needed for normal reproduction and growth, as well as for production of prostoglandin, a hormone like compound that regulates blood pressure, prevents blood clotting and lowers the risk of heart disease. For example, the reason oily fish is a great food stems from the fact that the essential fatty acids which it contains can actually help your body burn fat more efficiently and protect against disease. Get at least three portions of oily fish a week with Salmon, mackerel, herrings and sardines being good choices.kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-56043468139638744072011-02-03T00:00:00.000-08:002011-05-07T18:01:41.079-07:00Eat High Fiber FoodsEating adequate fiber foods to help keep things moving through your bowel. And like water, fiber rich foods bulk you up and make you feel fuller for longer. Fiber is found only in plant foods our bodies cant digest, this is the reason it simply goes through the body. During the elimination process, it cuts calories consumed by attaching itself to protein and fat that you previously ate.<br />
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In addition, high fiber foods are typically low in calories and filling, so you are reducing your calorie intake overall.<br />
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A few foods high in fiber include: strawberries, apples, figs, chickpeas, potatoes(with skins), broccoli, brown rice, beans, bran and nuts.kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-90574438012941464192011-02-02T13:34:00.000-08:002011-02-02T13:34:59.344-08:00One way that im balancing my well being is through treating my body well <a href="http://www.metabolism-boost.com/">http://www.metabolism-boost.com/</a>kristy.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685599774940162700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816048612124206451.post-23093177666931707242011-01-31T21:11:00.000-08:002011-01-31T21:11:59.251-08:00Raising Healthy Kids<ul sizcache="21" sizset="24"><li nodeindex="1">Introduce good eating habits early in your children’s life.</li>
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<li nodeindex="3">Let your children learn to respond to internal hunger cues rather than learned social ones. Don’t worry if your kids don’t eat as much as you think they should.</li>
<li nodeindex="4">Encourage your children to be physically active. Remember that not all physical activity is competitive. Kids who choose not to participate in organized or team sports still can enjoy being active, and the benefits are the same.</li>
<li nodeindex="5"><a href="http://fa68f2lafalcuxqwq93qe47o2e.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Eat meals</a> at home together. The time you spend at the table is a great way to help your children develop good <a href="http://854488gicmmbpim9i1-goishs5.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">eating habits</a> and give them an opportunity to talk about the things that may trigger overeating.</li>
<li nodeindex="6">Keep bikes, basketball hoops, and other outdoor play equipment available for your children to use and in good working order.</li>
<li nodeindex="7">Teach your children to reach for water first to quench thirst. Fruit juices, such as orange and apple, are a source of calories that add up quickly.</li>
<li nodeindex="8">Encourage your children to find activities that develop their own unique strengths. More time spent on hobbies and new interests means less time spent on passive entertainment such as television and video games.</li>
<li nodeindex="9">Be a kid again and take time to play with your children—play catch, build a snowman, take a nature walk, go for a bike ride, or dance to your favorite music.</li>
<li nodeindex="10">Get your children involved in making <a href="http://fa68f2lafalcuxqwq93qe47o2e.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">healthful eating choices.</a> Letting them select recipes, shop for ingredients, and prepare food are a few ways.</li>
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