GREEN TEA EXTRACT MAY HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS...

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Taking Green Tea extract they say may help to control blood sugar levels in people who are overweight.

Green Tea has previously been linked to improving cardiovascular health but now new research has shown to controlling insulin levels.

In a three month trial of 56 patients, half had a Green Tea daily capsule while the rest had a placebo.

They found that the ones taking the Green Tea extract had a significant greater reduction in blood pressure, glucose levels dropped and even inflammation was significantly lower.

The researchers think inflammation may some how contribute to poor blood sugar control and high blood pressure.

 

HOW TO LOSE 2000 CALORIES IN 2 MINUTES

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Enjoy this French Utube video on how to lose 2000 calories in 2 minutes, its absolutely wicked :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEH4Yum4nN4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

XENICAL TABLETS FOR WEIGHT LOSS...

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After being unsuccessful at losing weight I decided to go and see my GP for some advice. She then referred me to a nurse who put me onto the British Heart Foundation Diet.

This is basically, three meals a day (portion control being very important) with a treat of up to 100 calories a day.

The weight loss has been slow but I never gained any and over 12 weeks and lost 10lbs.

The nurse started to get to know me well over the 12 weeks and knew that I was getting a bit anxious about my weight loss with foot surgery imminent which would totally incapacitate me for a while.

She suggested that I had a chat with my GP about going onto the weight loss pill Xenical.

After a chat with my GP she has approved a month's trial of the drug in the hope it might help to boost the weight loss for me.

She advised that I waited until I was on one crutch rather than two before I start the trial, as the side effect can be frequent trips to the loo.

Tomorrow, I have the stitches out and should hopefully be down to one crutch so I plan to start the drug on Saturday.

I checked my weight this morning and I have gained 1lb over the last two weeks while I have been totally incapacitated and only allowed up to go to the loo. So I guess really that's not to bad.

I will be writing my diary on the results of Xenical in the hope that they will work for me as I have only heard good results on this particular weight loss pill.

HEALTH AND WEIGHT LOSS WORKOUT...

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They say that it's easy to make an excuse not to workout, with common excuses like, 'I'm too busy', or 'I feel self-conscious', and of course nowadays, 'I can't afford the gym membership'.

Well, with access to fitness DVD's and Wifely there is no excuse to the comment of 'I feel self conscious' or 'I can't afford to go to the gym' as you can do it in the privacy of your own home for free.

Being motivated is hard for anyone who doesn't exercise but if you wrote down a list of reasons why you should work out with 'for my health's sake', at the top of your list, I am sure you could think of more to add to it, like, 'looking better in your clothes' or 'feeling more energetic' or even 'for my kids'. These should help to remind you why you are doing it.

For me, personally, I need to do some form of exercise for my health sake.

My excuse has been the usual as well as my health related problem which is chronic back pain but now an added problem of osteoarthritis in my big toe!!!!

I cannot walk far without pain, could not possibly follow a DVD or WIFit exercise regime without hurting myself, so I have not bothered with either. Now, with my latest problem which could have developed through being overweight, I realise I have to do something about it.

So, I've bought a foot cycle which I am planning on using after my foot surgery this week. Until I am able to try it I will use it using my arms instead of my feet. So, watch this space for my results using this type of exercise machine

http://www.nextag.com/pedal-exercise/shop-html

ONLINE FITNESS CLASSES...

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Leslie Sansone's Program – a 20 minute a day indoor walking programme

EASY FIT TO STAY FIT...

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Easyfit is a tiny device which helps you stay active with its custom workout and nutrition plans, and tracks everything based on a simple points system, rather than calorie calculations. Plus, its a small pedometer like size which makes it easy to wear. http://www.easyfit-personaltraining.co.uk/

HOW TO WORK OUT YOUR BMI...

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Your BMI (body mass index) compares your height to your weight and is a simple way of assessing whether you need to lose weight. To calculate your BMI, take your height in metres and multiply it by itself. Then divide your weight in kilograms by this figure.

BODY BUGG TO AID YOUR WEIGHT LOSS...

'Body Bugg'. By taking the guess work out of calorie tracking and burning, the 'Body Bugg' can give you genuine feedback on how much or little you are moving daily. It is not a cheap gadget but uses a patented process to track your calories burn through. http://www.bodybugg.com/

THE DRINKING MAN'S DIET...

In 1964 Robert Cameron published 'The Drinking Man's Diet' a weight loss book that emphasised on carbohydrates control but he also recommended that readers drink gin and vodka, and low calorie drinks.

Although the book quickly became the best seller, physicians were up in arms warning that alcohol should not be considered a regular addition to any diet.

For more details look at http://www.forbes.com/2004/04/21/cz_af_0421feat.html

WAYS TO CURB YOUR APPETITE...

Make almonds your go-to snack as they are full of fibre which will make you feel fuller quicker and for longer. Eat a handful a day.

Drinking water before your meal can help you lose and extra four pounds over 12 weeks as it will help you to eat less. Drink two 200ml glasses of water immediately before each meal.

Eat two eggs with a low GI carbohydrate bread, such as rye or wholemeal. It is slower to digest and eggs have been found to reduce the number of calories eaten at lunchtime and can shave 400 calories off the average daily intake.

Swap your regular tea for a green tea as this will up your leptin levels which will help to burn up calories.

Eat an apple 15 minutes before a meal to feel full. When digested they also produce the hormone GLP-1, which sends messages to the brain that you are full.

WEIGHT LOSS TIP FOR A FLATTER STOMACH...

To reduce the amount you eat use smaller dishes or dim the lights as this makes you want to eat less.

Drink plenty of water to keep food moving and your stomach flat, you body will retain water.

Avoid over eating as this can cause bloating. Eat little and often if you want a flatter stomach.

EATING CARBS TO HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT...

Some of the best cards to eat which can help you lose weight are rye bread, beans and lentils, barley, brown rice, peas, polenta and low fat crisps which should actually cover around a quarter of your plate at each meal.

If you want some pasta then cook it 'al dente' which will make it easier to digest.

More good carbs are cornflakes, puffed wheat, Ryvita and crispbreads.

Bananas as the best line in fruit but also berries can be eaten.

NEVER skip meals, eat regularly for this diet to work.

WEIGHT LOSS TIP ... ACAIBERRY

Cleanse your body of harmful impurities by using fruits such as acaiberry. Harmful chemicals that are ingested add layers of fat to our body as well as clog our organs.

WEIGHT LOSS TIP - OPT FOR LOWER-FAT

To lose pounds, opt for lower-fat foods but count the calories, sticking to around 1,500 calories a day which should help most women lose at least 1lb a week.

To lose pounds, opt for lower-fat foods but count the calories, sticking to around 1,500 calories a day which should help most women lose at least 1lb a week.

DR. STUARTS SLIM PLUS TEA...

Great for that bloated feeling and is believed to suppress the appetite.

An delicious herbal infusion which has fennel, dandelion, linden and galangal root.

Available from most Health Shops

WEIGHT LOSS TIP - HOW TO BEAT SUGAR CRAVINGS

Beat sugar cravings by drinking green tea or iced water with a lemon slice. It is a great way to kill a longing for sugar, as are chewing sugar free gum and mints.

WEIGHT LOSS TIP - SAVE 100 calories

By swapping a bacon sandwich (2 slices of bread, 2 rashers of grilled streaky bacon) for a poached egg on toast with butter, you can save 100 calories.

By swapping 70g granola with 200ml semi-skimmed milk for a bowl of Nestle Oats and More (50g) with 200 ml skimmed milk, you can save 100 calories.

By swapping a chicken and mushroom pie (210g) for a spinach and ricotta quiche (210g) you can save 100 calories.