Cures And Remedies For Weight Loss and Obesity
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Just like any addiction... some people need to wean off it.
Katie in Detroit, MI -
I can only give 3 stars because the reasons for weight gain is too complex and loss is too long a process to have a 5 star remedy. If there was a short cure out there, I'm sure it would have made headlines already.
Unfortunately, when our body is use to something, it expects that something. If you eat potato chips and chocolate daily, your body is gonna go haywire if it doesn't get it.
My suggestion would be to gradually form your kitchen into a healthy kitchen. Don't throw away the junk food in there, but instead start buying replacements item by item. By the time your junk food is all eatin up, you should be just fine with eating what you've replaced it with.
-Take out all chocolate candy and replace with hot cocoa, which can then be replaced with some hot tea. When buying hot tea try to find something that taste good and doesn't require much sugar. Gradually reduce the sugar until you require none at all. Also, have caffiene and caffiene free so when your body is craving it you can give it a glass and drink the non otherwise.
-Don't eat out. This especially means no fast food! Just like quitting smoking, think of the money you will save! You don't know where every ingredient came from to make that dish your eating, so don't eat it, make your own. You can try to talk yourself into it by saying "I don't have the time to make a meal" but making a salad takes less time than waiting in line for one at the local restaraunt.
-change dressings. No more ranch, thousand island, etc. Instead make your own italian dressing. Buy a packet of seasoning and mix with olive oil (light if your not use to the flavor) red wine vinegar and a little water. Tastes great and is healthier.
-For snacks gradually switch to fruits and veggies.
These are just things that can gradually be changed into a healthier diet. You can't switch cold turkey because your body will hate you for it and you'll wind up completely giving up. Don't give up dessert, just change it up a bit. Instead of chocolate mousse cake go for strawberry shortcake.
In my personal opinion calorie counting is OUT! I've found that when I count calories I gain weight! It makes you think about food non stop. "Oh, I wonder how many calories is in that? I'm sure I can fit it in if I just don't eat anything for the rest of the day." Then the rest of the day your thinking of food because your not suppose to have it. That's usually when I say the heck with it, I'll just cheat today. Then the next day the cycle begins again...
When I wanna munch on food all day, I'm gonna do it, otherwise I'm gonna crash and burn by the end of the day and eat more than my body can handle. That's why I carry carrots, twizzlers, cherries, popcorn, etc. Things that I won't feel guilty about shoving in my mouth nonstop. I get what I want and it makes me happy all around. Oh, and get rid of the soda! That includes diet, its no better for you.
Basically, don't allow yourself to feel guilty for eating to much, but also don't stress out from wanting something so bad that your thinking of food all day long! Eat it and get over it, just try to make the rest of the day healthy. Don't subtract food from your diet or you'll binge. Just substitute with something healthy that is still yummy.
May 07, 2008
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Yohimbe bark
serge gizzo in toronto, canada -chew a pinch of (african)yohimbe bark 1 hour before meals. Keep it on the side of the mouth and chew it like a baseball player would chew tobacco BUT swallow the fibers. I find it lets you eat less and increases strength and stamina so have more energy to DO more things contributing to weight loss. Found in any home remedy and herbal cures store.
Feb 10, 2008
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Guard your Mind
Elizabeth in Appleton, WI -When you dwell on food, you eat it. Food commercials are terrible for weightloss. When you start thinking about a food reward recognize that it is not a reward and stop thinking about it. My best example to do this is when you are a child you entertain scary thoughts and you are scared, when you are older you learn to turn those thoughts off, so as not to scare yourself. Entertaining food thoughts, make you hungry, dwell on other good things, such as how it feels when you lose a few pounds. Also, dwelling on misery will also lead to poor eating.
Jan 02, 2008
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Self care
delores acock in corvallis, oregon -6-8 hours of sleep every night. If you are tired during the day, rest. Meditate regularly.
Drink 8 ounces of water for every five pounds of body weight. This cleans out your system and encourages proper digestion
do aerobic exercises at least twice a week, weight training 2 X per week and walk as often as weather permits.
Women eat no more than 1800 calories perday.
Men 2200.
Eat three modest meals a day with a protein drink or snack in between.
Be consciencious about fresh fruit and vegetables as they bring enzymes that encourage better digestion, metabolism and over all health. No trans fats, corn syrups, or soda pop.
Dec 01, 2007
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Build muscle to lose fat
Bill in Wilmington, NC -I have lost 40 pounds in the last two months doing the following:
1. Lift weights moderately three times a week. Fifteen minute warmup and cooldown on the stationary bike. No extended aerobics or cardio.
2. Eat every three hours during the day with protein shakes between meals.
3. Eliminate all sugars, including fructose and corn syrup. Eat veggies, complex carbs (potatoes, pasta, etc.) and chicken, meat and fish. Eat peanuts and almonds for snacks. Don't worry about fat in a food if it has high protein.
4. No carbs after 3 PM. Eat your carbs early and your veggies late, with protein all day.
5. At least two quarts of water per day.
This works by changing the ratio of muscle to fat in your body. Increasing muscle increases basal metabolism since muscle requires energy to maintain while fat does not.
Nov 25, 2007
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Lemonwater and cranberry juice
terri g in warren, ri -Squeeze the juice of one lemon, half of a glass of warm water and a shot of 100% cranberry juice. If you're over 150lbs. drink it twice a day. Cleans your liver, colon, blood, lowers blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, therefore it eliminates a lot of symptoms and ailments. Do not add sugar, or else the results are not the same.
Nov 14, 2007
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Aspertame is poison
terri g in warren ri -Aspertame is the number one cause of Alzimer's(?) in the US. Diet sodas/foods, low-fat, lite products all contain it particularly EQUAL. Yes, change your diet, eat smaller portions, excersise but please stay away from aspertame. It's also addicting.
May 18, 2007
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Five tips
Chubby in Anytown, AT 55555 -1. Remember that you can't control the effects of your hormones and DNA. Love yourself no matter what shape or size your DNA set you up for.
2. Eat a fresh fruit or vegetable with every meal. The fiber and water will help you feel full without adding a lot of extra calories.
3. Eat a square or two of dark chocolate every day. Really. It burns fat. (Make sure it's dark, bittersweet chocolate. No milk chocolate)
4. Walk or ride a bike instead of driving. You can't always do this, but if you can even do small, local errands this way you'll burn calories and save money, too.
5. Give thanks to God that you have enough to eat.
May 16, 2007
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Lumbar belts
terri g. in warren RI -
Those lumbar belts with the inside padding for spinal support? Keep it extra snug while hanging around the house (the time when we indulge in extra food) and you won't eat as much because your stomach is compressed, but not uncomfortable. At the same time it's helping your posture. double benefit.
May 15, 2007
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Simplify Weight Loss
Cathy in Michigan -1. Only eat when you are truly hungry and stop when enjoyably full.
2. Do not eat anything that comes out of a microwave.
3. Drink purified water only. (about 60 ounces per day)
4. Do not eat anything that has hydrogenated oils or partially hydrogenated oils.
5. Do not eat anything that contains high fructose corn syrup.
6. Do not eat farm raised fish.
7. Eliminate Monosodium Glutamate and Aspartame. (use a natural sweetener like Stevia or Xylitol)
8. Eliminate nonstick cookware.
Find out so much more by reading Natural Cures by Keven Trudeau, this book has helped me tremendously and it can help you too.
Apr 12, 2007
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Lose Weight
Mistie in TEXAS -The only thing that you really need to remember:
Your body gets full when it gets full. Everybody's body has a certain limit. The best way to help you get rid of those extra pounds is to take a drink of any kind of liquid after every bite you swallow. It's a pain in the butt, but when you get full, you'll look down and see more left on your plate. Let some liquids take the place of some of the solids. You will still get full, but the liquids come out of your body quicker than the solids.
Another thing that I have learned from experience: Put smaller portions on your plate, and leave the food in the kitchen. most of us are too lazy to get up and walk to go refill our plates. This insures that you eat less.
Jan 06, 2006
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