Tuesday, April 28, 2009

The apple dicer vinegar diet

The apple cider vinegar diet, the acidic solution produced by the fermentation of apples, has an efficient fat burning mechanism. The acidic solution is a blend of the acidic vinegar and fruit pectin.

Daily Intake of Apple Cider Vinegar

For a complete and successful diet plan for weight loss, you are required to take one, two, or three teaspoons of apple vinegar before every meal. Though it may not be an easy task to down three teaspoons at a time initially, you will get used to it in a few days time. But be very careful to stick to the maximum limit of three teaspoons, as your stomach would find it hard to handle a stronger acidic solution.
Apple Cider Vinegar

Studies have revealed that there are ninety different substances in the solution. It contains thirteen types of carbolic acids, four aldehydes, twenty ketones, eighteen types of alcohols, eight ethyl acetates etc.

Apple cider vinegar also has important minerals, vitamins, acetic acid propionic acid, lactic acid, enzymes, amino acids as well as roughage in the form of potash and apple pectin

The apple dicer vinegar diet must be accompanied by nutritious food taken in moderate quantities and complemented by regular exercises to stimulate your body for weight loss. Many people are of the opinion that the healthy lifestyle that comes with this particular diet is more than enough to lose weight on its own. And they are also skeptical with a false delusion that the solution is too acidic. However, the pH in the apple cider vinegar is lower than that of commercial cola.

The efficacy and value of the diet can be explained with the simple medieval English saying that 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away.'

The apple cider vinegar capsule is developed along with gotu kola (Centella asiatica) herb to make it easier for you to swallow.

Friday, April 24, 2009

How To Cholesterol Need

A Low Cholesterol Diet is a healthy low-fat eating plan that allows you to lose a few pounds in a month, and then help you to go on losing weight in a fast healthy way until you reach your goal. A low cholesterol diet is designed to improve your heart health and normalize your weight at the best possible way.

Out of the many sources of energy that the body can tap into, fat is by all means the major provider or the biggest source of energy. But an excess of fat in the human body can give rise to many medical complications, as it can raise the blood cholesterol level and cause blockage in the circulatory system. The high blood cholesterol level is not only an obesity hazard, it can be fatal with the possible risks of heart attack and stroke.

Limiting Cholesterol

The sole purpose and objective of the low cholesterol diet is, of course, to limit and level the amount of fat you intake. To successfully reduce the cholesterol level, you need to cut back on the sodium consumption, with a corresponding increase of fibers and complex carbs. Generally, a low cholesterol diet would entail you to take 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day and limit the sugar and alcohol level as they have low nutrition but high calories. Go for poultry and white meat, and shun red meat for a low cholesterol diet to lose weight. Even fish can be a wholesome red meat substitute.

As always a low cholesterol diet for healthy living and weight loss comes with a string attached. After a certain level, most of the low cholesterol diet would consist of food that may not keep your taste buds happy and satisfied. But a little sacrifice would pay dividends in the long run.

The low cholesterol diet is about keeping the LDL (bad cholesterol) down and the HDL (good cholesterol) up and running by eliminating and flushing out the bad fats and incorporating good fats to replace them. A healthy choice of food would go a long way in helping you lower you cholesterol level down and aid you in achieving healthy weight loss management.

Monday, April 20, 2009

So You Want To Weight Ideal

Weight is very much an inexact science, and I can strongly advocate that there are no sure-shot solutions and short-cut methods of effective weight management. I've been through the usual grind that many of you today are going through, right from taking small time tips from friends, flipping through health and life style magazines, sending queries to agony aunties, googling all the way to catchy websites with shabby & shady deals.

You can easily be fleeced with empty promises and tall claims about weight loss. In fact some advertising claims are indeed too hard to swallow, with their quick-fix, out of the box solutions for weight management. Imagine losing 10 pounds in two hours flat. Well, such tall claims only increase my wariness of the weight loss zealots. I am no party to the class and cut of such weight loss aficionados who play on the human emotions of quick results and easy answers. Steer Clear of Such Gimmicks!

I don't intend to be a messiah, passing judgments and dictates on what's happening at the pitching scenes to sell weight loss products, weight loss programs, weight loss plans and the likes, but I know how it goes. I was too fat for way too many years. I've lost about 30 or so pounds from my heaviest weight, down to a respectable 150 fully clothed. So, when it comes to weight loss motivation, I have some personal experience.

I understand all the emotional tribulations and turmoil of being obese and overweight, and I can actually identify with your physical pangs and emotional worries and feel at one with you.

My five years struggle to come into terms with my obesity, accepting my limitations, and then finally getting rid of the excess weight to my best level has taught me some hard lessons. I found it hard to swallow the truth when it hit me, but I think I am enlightened enough to guide you at the least to understand your body, accept the reality and then overcome your weighty problems in the best way possible.

And yes I have been maintaining my ideal weight for the past 7 years, and I feel that the 5 years I spent in the grind (weight loss trials) is worth it. I have learned exactly what works and what doesn't work when it comes to lasting weight loss.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Physical Vitality With Fitness

After a few weeks of regular physical activity, you will probably feel better than before. When you're ready for more, add some variety to your activity schedule with new ways to build flexibility, aerobic fitness, and muscle strength. Experts advise that people ages 18 to 65 do either of these things to get and stay healthy:2

  • Do moderate activity for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week or more. Moderate activity is equal to a brisk walk, cycling about 10 to 12 miles per hour (mph), sailing, or shooting baskets. You notice your heart beating faster with this kind of activity.
  • Do vigorous activity for at least 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week or more. Vigorous activity is equal to jogging, cycling at least 12 mph, cross-country skiing, or playing a basketball game. You breathe rapidly and your heart beats much faster with this kind of activity.

Being active in several chunks of 10 minutes or more throughout the day can count towards the above recommendations. You can choose to do one or both types of activity.

If you are just starting a fitness program or if you are older than age 65, talk to your doctor about how often is safe for you to be physically active.

  • Flexibility is increasingly important as age-related stiffness becomes a normal part of your daily life. A daily stretching or yoga routine can greatly improve your ease of movement. To help prevent injury, it's important to stretch before and after any activity that uses your joints and muscles for more than a few minutes.
  • Aerobic fitness conditions your heart and lungs. Aerobic (oxygen-using) exercise is any activity that gets your heart pumping faster than when you're at rest, circulating more oxygen-carrying blood throughout your body. All kinds of daily activities can be aerobic, ranging from housecleaning, yard work, or pushing a child on a swing to walking, bicycling, or playing tennis. Try to be active almost every day.
  • Muscle fitness includes building more powerful muscles and increasing how long you can use them (endurance). Weight lifting builds stronger muscles and strengthens bones. No matter what your age and whether you've done it before, you can gain great benefit from strength training. As you age, muscle fitness plays an increasingly important part in staying at a healthy weight, because muscle is the primary cell type that uses calories. Muscle fitness is also key to improving or preventing balance problems, falls, and therefore bone fractures. Experts advise adults up to age 65 to do exercises to strengthen muscles at least two times each week.2 Examples include weight training or stair climbing on two or more days that are not in a row. For best results, use a resistance (weight) that gives you muscle fatigue after 8 to 12 repetitions of each exercise.

For more information, see the topic Fitness.

I'm already physically active. Is there anything more I should be doing?

Even if you're happy with your fitness routine, it's a good idea to periodically stop, think, and rework your activities and goals. As age-related issues gradually enter into your fitness equation, keep the following things in mind.

  • Beyond age 60, it's important to spend as much time building strength and flexibility as you spend on aerobic fitness. Strength and flexibility help your body better handle the age-related changes, including loss of muscle and problems with balance. To maintain or improve your balance and resilience, include stretching, muscle strengthening, and such balance-building activities as yoga or tai chi in your weekly routine.
  • It's normal to have to gradually adjust your expectations of how far you can push your body. If you're used to pushing yourself, accept your body's changes and tend toward moderation.
  • Cross-training, or including different activities in your activity calendar, helps you build better overall fitness and helps prevent injury from overuse.
  • Replacing a "lost" activity is a key to staying active. For instance, if you can no longer run, you might try walking, biking, and/or swimming.
  • Injury generally takes longer to recover from as you age. If you are injured, allow your injury time to heal—yet keep the rest of your body moving. You can choose from a list of alternate activities, such as swimming, water aerobics, biking, walking, yoga, Pilates, or rowing.
  • To prevent injury, start a new activity gradually, avoid overusing your body, and stretch often.