tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932919118370976532024-02-18T19:15:50.111-08:00Free weight loss information for youAnesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10024215002112347168noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793291911837097653.post-60147100890278897792009-07-14T21:23:00.001-07:002009-07-14T21:24:25.304-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vzvXm6SU8diZq81WrRD5GwA42rkZDx3HJOzmRkrvZnIazc-nEcFdB0rV5yHn0swahGK6hIdVfh0E8VRfjdEeRCm95CF-A1FqrFD2BGIsuSN7II96Z7tY7G1s1CSh7VC2jWeO6g-lv3yR/s1600-h/girl-loss-weight_~k0195402.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348520589564924018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 129px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vzvXm6SU8diZq81WrRD5GwA42rkZDx3HJOzmRkrvZnIazc-nEcFdB0rV5yHn0swahGK6hIdVfh0E8VRfjdEeRCm95CF-A1FqrFD2BGIsuSN7II96Z7tY7G1s1CSh7VC2jWeO6g-lv3yR/s200/girl-loss-weight_~k0195402.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Weight loss</span></strong><br /><br />Weight loss, in the context of medicine or health or physical fitness, is a reduction of the total body weight, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue. It can occur unintentionally due to an underlying disease or can arise from a conscious effort to improve an overweight or obese state. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /><a name="Intentional_weight_loss"></a><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Intentional weight loss</span></strong></div><strong></strong><br /><br /><div align="justify"><br />Intentional weight loss refers to the loss of total body mass in an effort to improve fitness, health, and/or appearance.<br />Therapeutic weight loss, in individuals who are overweight or obese, can decrease the likelihood of developing diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancer.<br />Attention to diet in particular can be extremely beneficial in reducing the impact of diabetes and other health risks of an expanding waist.<br />Weight loss occurs when an individual is in a state of negative energy balance. When the body is consuming more energy (i.e. in work and heat) than it is gaining (i.e. from food or other nutritional supplements), it will use stored reserves from fat or muscle, gradually leading to weight loss.<br />It is not uncommon for some people who are currently at their ideal body weight to seek additional weight loss in order to improve athletic performance, and/or meet required weight classification for participation in a sport. However, others may be driven by achieving a more attractive body image . Consequently, being underweight is associated with health risks such as difficulty fighting off infection, osteoporosis, decreased muscle strength, trouble regulating body temperature and even increased risk of death.</div><div align="justify"><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Benefits of Losing Weight</span></strong></div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><div align="justify"><br />1. Decreases your risk of cancer<br />2. More energy to do things you love<br />3. Lowers dangerous LDL cholesterol levels<br />4. Lowers your blood pressure<br />5. Increases your mood and mobility<br />6. Improves your sleeping patterns<br />7. Decreases your risk of type 2 diabetes<br />8. Lowers your blood sugar levels<br />9. Helps your skin look younger<br />10. Decreases your risk of sleep apnea<br />11. A lean healthy body is more attractive</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"></div><a name="Crash_dieting"></a>Anesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10024215002112347168noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793291911837097653.post-47553386286323253212009-07-11T09:28:00.002-07:002009-07-14T21:29:44.506-07:00<strong>Day 2 Abdominals Workout Plan<br /><br />Ball Rollout<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UWBntrYJ0bI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UWBntrYJ0bI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Twisting Leg Raises<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12<br />do this with 1.5 minute rest</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pjkJC13xeDk&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pjkJC13xeDk&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Day 2 Cardio Workout Plan<br />Cross Trainer<br />Duration : 30 minute</strong><br /><br /><strong>Day 2 Lower Body Workout Plan<br />Squat<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XJ20kjRPQqI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XJ20kjRPQqI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Leg Press<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QHfUfvzG9jQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QHfUfvzG9jQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Leg Extension<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NWClMR0mupg&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NWClMR0mupg&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Leg Curl<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/InHm2BFRjNQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/InHm2BFRjNQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Seated Calf Raises<br />Sets :3<br />Reps : 12</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SaozmM11Lqg&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SaozmM11Lqg&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Visit : http://www.myfit.ca</strong>Anesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10024215002112347168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793291911837097653.post-28694042596345981892009-07-11T07:08:00.000-07:002009-07-11T09:28:06.428-07:00<strong>Day 1 Cardio Workout Plan</strong><br /><strong>Cross Trainer</strong><br /><strong>Duration : 30 Minute</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A6UJh352NpA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/A6UJh352NpA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Day 1 Upper Body Workout Plan<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12<br />Jump to Lat Pulldowns</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/g4ALL2yls5I&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/g4ALL2yls5I&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Lat Pulldowns<br />Sets : 3 Reps : 12</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/g2_ZotnVAiY&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/g2_ZotnVAiY&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Incline Dumbbell Press<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12<br />Jump to seated row immediately</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u2dSVevAe5A&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u2dSVevAe5A&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Seated Row<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12<br />After completion go back to incline press. No rest</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ftMKw7FXYrI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ftMKw7FXYrI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Shoulder Press<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12<br />Three sets with 1.5 minute breaks</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a-NXULcEri4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/a-NXULcEri4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Barbell Curls<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 12<br />Jump to triceps pulldown</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1isE5vaZztQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1isE5vaZztQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Triceps Pulldown<br />Sets : 3<br />Reps : 3<br />jump to barbell curls (no rest). complete</strong><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/b2ILDEmRJmE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/b2ILDEmRJmE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Anesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10024215002112347168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793291911837097653.post-31068209196429684482009-06-22T21:22:00.000-07:002009-06-22T21:35:08.303-07:00<strong>BMR Calculator ( Visit <a href="http://www.bmi-calculator.net/">http://www.bmi-calculator.net/</a>)</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><div align="justify">The BMR formula uses the variables of height, weight, age and gender to calculate the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). This is more accurate than calculating calorie needs based on body weight alone. The only factor it omits is lean body mass and thus the ratio of muscle-to-fat a body has. Remember, leaner bodies need more calories than less leaner ones. Therefore, this equation will be very accurate in all but the very muscular (will underestimate calorie needs) and the very fat (will over-estimate calorie needs).</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><strong>English BMR Formula</strong></div><div align="justify"><strong></strong><br />Women: BMR = 655 + ( 4.35 x weight in pounds ) + ( 4.7 x height in inches ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )</div><div align="justify">Men: BMR = 66 + ( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) + ( 12.7 x height in inches ) - ( 6.8 x age in year )<br /><br /><strong>Metric BMR Formula</strong></div><strong></strong><div align="justify"><br />Women: BMR = 655 + ( 9.6 x weight in kilos ) + ( 1.8 x height in cm ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )</div><div align="justify">Men: BMR = 66 + ( 13.7 x weight in kilos ) + ( 5 x height in cm ) - ( 6.8 x age in years )</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Once you know your BMR, you can calculate your Daily Calorie Needs based on your activity level using the Harris Benedict Equation.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><strong>Harris Benedict Equation</strong></div><p align="justify">The Harris Benedict Equation is a formula that uses your BMR and then applies an activity factor to determine your total daily energy expenditure (calories). The only factor omitted by the Harris Benedict Equation is lean body mass. Remember, leaner bodies need more calories than less leaner ones. Therefore, this equation will be very accurate in all but the very muscular (will under-estimate calorie needs) and the very fat (will over-estimate calorie needs).</p><p align="justify">First, determine your BMR using BMR Calculator.</p><p align="justify"><br /><strong>Harris Benedict Formula</strong></p><p align="justify">To determine your total daily calorie needs, multiply your <a title="BMR Calculator" href="http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/">BMR</a> by the appropriate activity factor, as follows:</p><ol><li><div align="justify">If you are sedentary (little or no exercise) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.2 </div></li><li><div align="justify">If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.375 </div></li><li><div align="justify">If you are moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.55 </div></li><li><div align="justify">If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.725 </div></li><li><div align="justify">If you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.9 </div></li></ol><p align="justify"><strong>Total Calorie Needs Example</strong></p><p align="justify">If you are sedentary, multiply your BMR (1745) by 1.2 = 2094. This is the total number of calories you need in order to maintain your current weight.<br />Once you know the number of calories needed to maintain your weight, you can easily calculate the number of calories you need to eat in order to gain or lose weight:</p><p align="justify"><strong>Calorie Needs to gain weight</strong></p><p align="justify">Once you know the number of calories you need to maintain your weight (using our <a title="BMR Calculator" href="http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/">BMR Calculator</a> in conjunction with our <a title="Harris Benedict Equation" href="http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/">Harris Benedict Equation</a>, you can easily calculate the number of calories you need in order to gain weight.</p><p align="justify">If you want to gain body weight, you need to consume more calories than you burn. One pound of body weight is roughly equivalent to 3500 calories, so eating an extra 500 calories per day will cause you to gain one pound a week.</p><p align="justify">For optimum health, if you increase your calories to gain weight then (health permitting) gradually increase your level of physical exercise in order to maintain or increase your lean body mass. The benefits of exercise on physical and mental health are well documented and shouldn't be ignored</p><p align="justify">Calorie Needs to lose weightThere are approximately 3500 calories in a pound of stored body fat. So, if you create a 3500-calorie deficit through diet, exercise or a combination of both, you will lose one pound of body weight. (On average 75% of this is fat, 25% lean tissue) If you create a 7000 calorie deficit you will lose two pounds and so on. The calorie deficit can be achieved either by calorie-restriction alone, or by a combination of fewer calories in (diet) and more calories out (exercise). This combination of diet and exercise is best for lasting weight loss. Indeed, sustained weight loss is difficult or impossible without increased regular exercise.</p><p align="justify"><br />If you want to lose fat, a useful guideline for lowering your calorie intake is to reduce your calories by at least 500, but not more than 1000 below your maintenance level. For people with only a small amount of weight to lose, 1000 calories will be too much of a deficit. As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low.<br /></p><div align="justify">Visit <a href="http://www.bmi-calculator.net/">http://www.bmi-calculator.net/</a><br /></div>Anesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10024215002112347168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793291911837097653.post-15689938512988919422009-06-22T20:56:00.000-07:002009-06-22T21:15:01.722-07:00<strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">8 Easy Ways to Lose Weight<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Lose weight without going on a diet!<br />By </span><a href="http://weightloss.about.com/mbiopage.htm" zt="18/1YF/Zf"><span style="font-size:85%;">Jennifer R. Scott</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, About.com</span><br /><br /><strong>1. Learn to Read Labels</strong><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">To lose weight it is essential to pay attention to food labels. Counting calories is impossible without this skill. You should know how to find a food's caloric content and its serving size. Comparing labels among different foods and beverages is crucial for making the healthier choices required to lose weight. </div><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>2. Snack Smart</strong></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></strong></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7Hg9utgvvu3U3Y8VWMAr_Qa8Zsz1ifRb03s2A25tNNz2DugYxg5tTygCOMfArekWBpj0FH1wygM7j-3xOFrn0jUcjxsdPLkT__oKwC9Hhe7v-QYAK9DXnQQVVqjDRIEPoK4LgwfoLIDS/s1600-h/apple_delicious.jpg"></a>You can help prevent overeating and maintain blood sugar levels by eating something about every three hours. Getting too hungry will backfire on your efforts to eat healthy and practice portion control. Aim for a healthful, satisfying snack, such as an apple and some reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Eating more may seem counterintuitive, but smart snacking will help you lose weight. </div><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong>3. Eat More Grains and Produce </strong><strong><br /></strong><br />Whole grains and fruits and veggies do more than provide nutrients that improve your health and reduce disease-risk; they can also help you lose weight. They're naturally low in calories, so you can eat more of them and have less room in your diet for less-than-healthful foods. Plus, the fiber in whole-grain foods and produce will help you feel fuller longer (which helps you control portions and avoid overeating) and as a result, lose weight. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>4. Eat Enough, Often Enough<br /></strong><br />One of the worst ways to lose weight? Meal skipping. Many people think skipping meals is a great way to cut calories, but in the end, they fail to lose weight. You'll be more likely to overeat or even binge (when you finally do eat) if you do not eat regular meals. Plus your body may go into "starvation mode" if don't eat enough, causing you to maintain (or even gain) rather than lose weight! </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>5. Drink Plenty of Water</strong><br /><br />Water helps you lose weight in several ways: If you tend to have a problem with "water weight," drinking more water can help alleviate bloating. Replacing high-cal drinks such as soda with water cuts hundreds of calories. You shouldn't wait until you're feeling thirsty to drink water; thirst can be mistaken for hunger, causing you to overeat. Proper hydration improves your sense of well-being, which will keep up your motivation to lose weight. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>6. Get Moving</strong><br /><br />It is virtually impossible to lose weight and keep it off without exercising regularly. Start out today by taking a brisk walk or riding a bike. Work your way up from 10 minutes to 30-40 minutes a day, most days a week, and you could reap health benefits and weight loss results in a matter of weeks. Plus, exercise boosts your metabolism, making it even easier to lose weight. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>7. Practice Portion Control</strong><br /><br />Measuring food may seem like a drudgery, but it will prove invaluable in your efforts to lose weight. Start out by comparing a measured standard serving of foods to your typical helping. You may find you usually consume two or even three times the recommended serving. In time you will reprogram your brain to eyeball portion sizes, a key skill for losing weight. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>8. Write it Down</strong><br /><br />What's the first thing I think anyone who wants to lose weight should do? Keep a food diary. All you have to do is jot down what, when, and how much you eat in a notebook, or you can do it online at a Web site like Calorie Count Plus. A food diary will give you a clear picture of your current eating habits so you can identify the changes you need to make to lose weight. </div>Anesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10024215002112347168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793291911837097653.post-1412790176263606112009-06-17T22:22:00.000-07:002009-06-17T22:31:42.868-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhXFKYwO79zyPwXb9OJhr6XZzrnXaRXLtbiqLvCV2XXnB59JVjsjQzRuxzFsT4O56vWXPKydHX1Cj0n9e_0Ahdn4fcxoBDREcAxAzi1dnBEI7sbnWQBnk8BRCqhv5VdS0omr92Jw7nedVA/s1600-h/diet-word-cloud_~k2012344.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348535616187357586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhXFKYwO79zyPwXb9OJhr6XZzrnXaRXLtbiqLvCV2XXnB59JVjsjQzRuxzFsT4O56vWXPKydHX1Cj0n9e_0Ahdn4fcxoBDREcAxAzi1dnBEI7sbnWQBnk8BRCqhv5VdS0omr92Jw7nedVA/s200/diet-word-cloud_~k2012344.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Dieting</span></strong> </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>is the practice of ingesting food in a regulated fashion to achieve or maintain a controlled weight. In most cases the goal is weight loss in those who are overweight or obese, but some athletes aspire to gain weight (usually in the form of muscle) and diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight.</div><div><br />Diets to promote weight loss are generally divided into four categories: low-fat, low-carbohydrate, low-calorie, and very low calorie A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials found no difference between the main diet types (low calorie, low carbohydrate, and low fat), with a 2–4 kilogram weight loss in all studies.At two years all diet types cause equal weight loss irrespective of the macronutrients emphasized. </div><div><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Types of dieting</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></strong>There are several kinds of diets:</div><ul><li>Weight-loss diets restrict the intake of specific foods, or food in general, to reduce body weight. What works to reduce body weight for one person will not necessarily work for another, due to metabolic differences and lifestyle factors. Also, for a variety of reasons, most people find it difficult to maintain significant weight loss over time. Among individuals that have lost 10% or more of body weight, only 20% are able to maintain that weight loss for a full year. </li><li><div align="justify">Athletes participating in professional sports may sometimes undertake weight-gain diets to increase their body mass and gain advantage in their field. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Individuals who are underweight, such as those recovering from anorexia nervosa or starvation, may adopt weight-gain diets which, unlike those of athletes, have the goal of restoring normal levels of body fat, muscle, and stores of essential nutrients. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Actors, and people participating in similar activities, may pursue weight loss or gain in order to better portray a particular role. </div></li></ul><div>Physical exercise is an important complement to dieting in securing weight loss. Aerobic exercise is also an important part of maintaining normal good health, especially the muscular strength of the heart.</div><div><br /></div><p align="justify">Though the energy for muscle activity is primarily derived from the glycogen stored in the body, continued activity results in an increased use of the fatty acids as well. After the available glycogen stores are exhausted, fatty acids alone are used. It is often recommended that muscle activity be maintained for 20 minutes or more for increased usage of fatty acids.</p><div>The energy burnt during physical exercise has only a limited effect on weight loss, since an hour of aerobic exercise for a man in reasonable physical shape would burn about 2 megajoules (500 kilocalories), which is equivalent to only 60 grams (2 oz) of fat.</div><div> </div><div>Both aerobic and anaerobic exercise would increase the basal metabolic rate (BMR) for some time after exercising. This leads to an additional caloric loss.</div>Anesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10024215002112347168noreply@blogger.com0