Showing posts with label over weight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label over weight. Show all posts

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Over weight-The known and unknown causes of overweight

Are you overweight?
Before you attempt on your weight loss program,just know what made you a over weight person.
The basic reasons for overweight be listed as follows;-

1.Calorie Intake:

You get energy for your body from the food you take.Your food consists of fat,protein and carbohydrates.You get nine calories from one gram of fat and four calories from one gram of protein or carbohydrate.The calories are burnt by your body for energy.When the calorie intake is more than,the calories burnt,the excess calorie is stored as fat.Hence you gain weight,when calorie in is more than calorie consumed by the body.

So plan your food.Find out what is your daily requirement of calories.Be calorie conscious.Avoid over eating.

2.Life style:

Your life style changed a lot because of modern technologies. Your physical labor is so much reduced,that you burn less calories than what you get from your food.So you put up weight.

Whenever possible go by walk instead of riding a car.Use staircase instead of elevator.Avoid sitting in front of TV or computer for longer time.Do some exercises
daily.Increase your physical activity.

3.Heriditary:

You are likely to be overweight,if one or both of your parents are overweight.Your genes may also influence the amount of fat you store in your body.

You might be following some of the bad food habits of your parents.Just change them for good.

4.Health conditions

When there is some hormone problem in your body,such as lack of thyroid hormone,will increase your body weight.
Find out from your doctor if you have any such problem and take treatment for it.

6.Others:

Old age,Pregnancy etc can also result in overweight.

As you grow old,you have to reduce your food quantity so that the calorie intake is less.If you are pregnant,you can get to your normal weight after delivery.

These facts are well known facts.

But there is one unknown fact that I just came across while browsing.It is a shocking
secret to me.

Dr.Suzanne Gudakunst,the world famous lady doctor,says that we are fat and unhealthy because
we have disgusting plaque and horrible little critters living in our guts.


Can you believe it?

To know more about it and to get rid of that please
click here!

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Three Lazy Ways To Get Lean

Every one want to be lean and fit.But unfortunately some of us are overweight

Is your BMI between 25 and 30? Then you are a overweight person.

Over weight persons run the risk of type 2 diabetes or heart disease.

So it is imperative for you to go on dieting or to do some exercises to get lean.

The problem is, you just can’t seem to jump start your exercise routine. You ask yourself, “Are there game plans to get lean the easy way?” Well, surprisingly, there is.



1. Chuck guilty pleasures. Nicotine, caffeine and chocolates are the big three in the list. Yes, smoking is stimulating. It is the nicotine which makes it so addictive, but it has a major drawback. It constricts your blood vessels, thereby making it more difficult for you to tolerate physical workouts. Another bad guy is caffeine. Taken in excess, it can disrupt your body clock leading you to stay awake for an extended period of time. The longer your peepers are open, the more you realize you are not doing anything productive so you turn to your comfort food for gratification. However, do not discontinue your coffee intake abruptly. Do it gradually to avoid the so-called withdrawal syndrome. The third enemy is the sinfully delicious array of chocolate bars. They should be taken in moderation, at most two bars in one week. They are not meant to replace the lunch you missed earlier in the day.

2. Choose healthier options. Instead of munching on junk food loaded with calories, reach for tasty fruits and vegetables like apple, banana, celery sticks and cabbage. Contrary to popular misconceptions, eating vegetables or salads will not turn you into a goat. In fact, you will feel fuller much longer because they are fiber-rich. This is an effective technique to get lean the easy way.

3. Try water therapy. The importance of being constantly well hydrated can never be overemphasized. The requisite 8-10 glasses of water should be the norm in your everyday life. Some studies even show that most people tend to equate thirst with hunger, causing them to pack on excess pounds.

So there you have it! Apply these three “get lean the lazy way” tips and you are on your way to fitness.