Showing posts with label Weight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weight. Show all posts

Monday, February 13, 2012

Have tea daily to lose weight

To lose weight peoples are doing different types of exercises.
But it takes lots of time achieve the goals.
Here is simple tip to lose weight.
Have tea daily  without milk  it reduces weight
Discovered by Japanese scientist.
Not only reduces weight but also the blood pressures.
So have three cups of tea daily without milk

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Losing Weight After Having A Child

Losing Weight After Having A Child

While glossy magazines show famous women who have recently given birth and look like they were never pregnant, the average women has a tougher time returning to her pre-pregnancy weight. It is common to gain more than 40 pounds during childbirth and this can be incredibly hard to lose. Women see themselves in the mirror and are horrified. Some embark on foolish crash diets while others simply give up and allow the weight to stay on. Losing the weight you put on after having a child is possible, it just requires patience, hard work and a plan of action.

Being Large Is Normal
Women are usually aghast at the sight of their bodies after giving birth because they still look pregnant. This is a natural phenomenon and occurs because the stomach is still enlarged. It takes a few weeks for the uterus to return to its normal size and anywhere from 10-20 pounds will be lost during this period as the body gradually removes the excess fluid remaining from the pregnancy. Therefore, it is important not to focus on what you look like after birth. Instead, think about how slim and sexy you were beforehand and imagine how wonderful it will be to get your old body back.

Slow Weight Loss
Patience is certainly a virtue and you cannot expect to lose dozens of pounds overnight. Extremely taxing exercise needs to be avoided for the first few weeks after childbirth in order to give your body time to fully recuperate. Interestingly, women who neglect to breastfeed their child are missing out on a simple weight loss opportunity. Did you know that breastfeeding takes up approximately 500 calories every single day? This equates to around one pound per week of weight loss. One problem with breastfeeding is that you cannot go on a diet because calorie restriction can lead to the creation of toxins which end up in your breast milk.

Jumping Hurdles
There are a dozen obstacles to weight loss after giving birth such as fatigue, lack of time, mood swings and guilt. Yes, new mums often feel guilty about taking any time off to exercise. However, by exercising, women will help improve their energy levels which in turn will help them be a better mother. Start off slowly with some simple exercises to get you back into the groove. For example, walk up and down the stairs or perform some bodyweight exercises (if you’re able) while the child is asleep. After a few weeks, you will be able to up your level of effort.

Exercise Ideas
It is important to strengthen your abdominal region after pregnancy. Try exercises such as ball crunches and pelvic tilts. Start jogging a few minutes a day, three times a week until you are able to handle more than 20 minutes at a time. If you are unable to jog, take up an online program such as Couch to 5K. It is a fact that weight training helps improve our metabolism which results in quicker fat loss. If you have the time, workout with weights 2-3 times a week.

The above are just some exercise ideas. Naturally, you should tailor your exercise regime to your schedule and level of fitness. Whatever method you use in order to lose weight after pregnancy, remember to start off gently, be consistent and keep a list of exercises you intend to do. You are far more likely to commit to exercise when it’s down in black and white.


Sunday, October 17, 2010

Jogging doesn't help lose weight

Running might not be the ideal form of exercise, especially if you want to lose weight.

Says Greg Brookes, a London-based personal trainer: "Lots of people start running to lose weight and it doesn't always work - and this is why."

"Fat is one of our body's favourite sources of energy," says Brookes. "The more you run, the more your body prepares itself for your next run. You will actually start to hold on to more fat," the Daily Mail quoted him as saying.

Brookes, with a clientele that includes celebrities, high-fliers and housewives, suggests why you won't get leaner is that the body is an amazing machine and will adapt to anything.

"The more time you spend running, the better you become at running and the more efficient you get, the less energy you use and the fewer calories you burn," says Brookes.

According to him, running is also bad for joints. "When you run, two-and-a-half times your bodyweight is transmitted through your joints."

"If that force is repeated over and over, eventually your weakest joint will give out. Usually the ankles or the knees are the first to go," he adds.

Contrary to popular belief that any exercise will speed up your metabolism, running can, says Brookes, do the opposite.



5 Spices That Can Help You Lose Weight

Although we’re inclined to scour the Web in search of the best diets and meal plans, the truth is, some of the tools to weight-loss success are already on your spice rack! Here are five ingredients that not only add flavor to your favorite dishes but can help in your battle against the bulge.

1. Cinnamon
A 2003 study published in Diabetes Care showed that as little as one teaspoon of cinnamon per day can boost the body’s weight-loss ability by reducing blood sugar and promoting healthier processing of carbohydrates. It also lowers LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) by seven to 27% and total cholesterol by 12 to 26%. Plus, cinnamon has been shown to prevent the metabolic syndrome commonly seen in pre-diabetics. But before you go on piling the spice by spoonful, note that cinnamon contains a chemical called coumarin, which can lead to liver damage if consumed in very large amounts.

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2. Cayenne
The main ingredient in spicy cayenne—capsaicin, which is also found in other hot peppers—has long been studied for its fat-burning abilities and thermogenic properties (the stimulating of the central nervous system to produce heat in the body, leading to an increase in calorie burning). In fact, Nicholas Perricone, M.D., cites several of these studies in his wildly popular The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet and concludes that capsaicin acts as an appetite suppressant. Many think that cayenne pepper promotes weight loss because it’s simply difficult to overindulge in spicy food. However, later studies performed by the Journal of Obesity also found that the spice increases fat oxidation, “ramps up energy expenditure, and stimulates activity by the sympathetic nervous system”—all which help the body to shed excess weight. Not a fan of fiery cuisine? Not to worry! Research has found that cayenne’s ability to reduce appetite is equally effective whether ingested as food or in capsule form.

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3. Black Pepper
Among the dozens of health benefits of this common household ingredient is its ability to improve digestion and promote the absorption of nutrients in tissues all over the body. Plus, its main component—piperine (which gives pepper its pungent taste)—boosts fat metabolism by as much as 8% for several hours after ingesting it. If you want your pepper to pack the most punch, use freshly ground pepper, which has the most concentrated amounts of piperine.

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4. Mustard Seed

Like the other hot ingredients on this list, spicy mustard helps boost metabolism and allows you to burn fat more quickly, thanks in part to its thermogenic properties. Scientists at England’s Oxford Polytechnic Institute recently found that eating just one teaspoon of hot mustard can “boost metabolism 20 to 25% for several hours after eating, resulting in an additional burn of about 45 calories if a 700-calorie meal is consumed.”

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5. Ginger
Long used for its medicinal properties, ginger is also an effective diuretic (a substance that increases the elimination of urine). It improves gastric mobility (i.e. it pushes food and waste through the digestive system) and hinders the absorption of cholesterol. Although according to the Mayo Clinic, more study is needed, preliminary evidence suggests that this versatile spice helps to increase metabolism.