January 09, 2009
Weight loss and calories (part one)
We all know that for a woman they have only got a daily allowance of 2,000 calories, compared to men who are allowed 2,500 calories. But ask someone what calories are, and the majority wouldn't be able to give you a complete answer.
All they know is that too many calories can contribute to weight gain.
So what are calories? Calories are essentially units of energy. Energy which is used to raise your body temperature. Take this example. One calorie equals the same amount of energy that is needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram…
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January 09, 2009
Weight loss -drink guide
When most people think about weight loss, they automatically think about food. What can and can't they eat. But one area that always gets overlooked is drinks and fluids. Now whilst many diets will advise you to drink more fluids during this time, they never really advise on which fluids to drink.
Of course water is always the number one recommendation: low in sugar, calories and 100% natural, there is nothing you cannot gain from water which isn't positive.
But other fluids, will get called 'no, no's' with no clear indication as to why they are not…
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January 09, 2009
Weight loss and calories (part 2)
Okay you now know what calories are and how they work to help your body function. The next part to making your weight loss journey successful is being able to work out your daily allowances (and we mean everything - fat, protein and sugar).
Now most people will tell you to check the food label, and we recommend you do the same, but life doesn't always make it that simple. Take going out to a restaurant -how can you truthfully know what you are eating and how many calories are in it? The real answer is, is…
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January 09, 2009
The truth behind the Hoodia extract controversy
Can genuine Hoodia Gordonii come in an extract form? The simple answer to this question is no, no they can't.
And the reason for this is simple too.
You see, when companies wield the term 'hoodia extract- all they are actually offering you is a sample of the product they are claiming to sell. In most cases just 60%.
The other 40% on the other hand can be anything from the leaves or flower of the Hoodia Gordonii plant; parts from other Hoodia plants (there are in fact 13 types of Hoodia plant, but only Hoodia Gordonii can offer…
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January 09, 2009
Weight loss and detox
Incorporating a detox diet into your weight loss management plan can offer you more than clearer skin and improved bodily functions. It can also help you to lose weight, boost your immunity, beat headaches and remove cellulite. Every woman's dream.
Saying this it is important that you ensure that your body always receives the right level of nutrients - something that detoxing can affect.
Let us explain.
Whilst detoxing can radically reduce your calorie count by encouraging you to eat low fat foods such as fruit and vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, herbal teas and plenty of water…
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January 09, 2009
Weight loss cooking tips
Losing weight doesn't have to be dull and boring. Nor does it have to spell the end to your favourite meals. In most cases it is all about making substitutions with your ingredients, which is achievable whilst still creating delicious dishes.
Now most of the following tips are pretty straight forward, and will not make much of a difference to your food preparations, but some will prove more time consuming than others.
Don't worry. We have thought of everything to make this entire process easier, and once you have given it a try you'll soon be losing weight…
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