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BEST WEIGHT LOSS PRODUCTS ON THE NET

2009-09-01T20:35:00.000-07:00

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FOOD

2009-07-15T21:00:00.000-07:00

FOOD PSYCHOLOGY – IS YOUR PSYCHE HOLDING YOU BACK?

When we eat, chemicals are released into our brain and thus cause our mood to change (generally to feel happy and content), this leads us to associate certain foods with positive emotions. In this instance we find ourselves ‘needing’ these foods, not to stave off hunger but to invoke a desired emotion just as a drug addict feeds their addiction of a ‘high’, you to may have an addiction to an unhealthy food group.

It becomes evident that the taste of our food is linked to our emotions, furthermore, the appearance and smell may entice one to consume as our brain connects an image with a desired emotion or experience that can only be induced by eating the particular culinary delight. As a test, do you remember a particularly delicious dinner, desert or meal; the colour, the texture, the flavour the aroma and who you may have dined with, when and where? – I’m sure you can look back and remember one experience. This information stored in our subconscious and may sit dormant for many years but a similar aroma or image may cause it to awaken. I’m sure you have experienced the drive to cook a particular dish or consume a particular food, not dissimilar to the ever-changing, extravagant and sometimes unusual cravings of a pregnant woman.

These cravings and food memories are normal but if you find yourself in a rut so to speak you may seek out these foods to improve your mood, this again is relatively normal but for many people they are stuck in an eating cycle, heavily consuming to continue a false sense of happiness. There is a fine line between binge eating (see my binge eating post for more) and emotional eating, in my opionin the difference lies in the reasoning (or lack there of) in your eating pattern e.g. a binge eater may finish dinner and look down and say ‘wow, did I eat all that’ i.e. what they have consumed is a surprise to them, not necessarily depressing but surprising. An emotional eater looks at all their leftovers and thinks ‘that’s what I needed to feel happy’, inturn they may feel depressed because of the quantity consumed and therefore seek more food to be happy again (this is a vicious cycle) i.e. they are aware of the quantity they have consumed and are proactively eating as opposed to a binge eater who may be on autopilot.

In order to prevent the above and stop yourself from not only picking up weight but to reduce the likelihood of heart disease, liver failure, kidney problems, diabetes, cancer, etc.. A level of self control is required; you must be accountable for your actions and most importantly work on remapping your eating patterns by altering your subconscious. Its your brain sending messages to your taste buds coupled with brief moments of happiness that can only come into full force by filling the desires that are forcing you to over eat, to seek out unhealthy options, to continue to eat after you are full and worst of all you may be finding ways to justify these actions by saying ‘it’s only once’ or ‘I’ll do some exercise tomorrow’.

Put some thought to when and why you eat, so that you may begin to understand what subconscious associations you may have formed over the years. After pinpointing these associations you will be able to deal with them in a more appropriate and effective manner as you will be going to war with a plan and knowing what you are dealing with – no one wants to charge into the abyss unprepared. To prepare yourself, keep a ‘food diary’ but also make notes of any emotions that you were overcome by that pushed you to eat any particular food. When you read over your diary at the end of every week you may find it quite confronting but more importantly you will be able to see exactly what is going on. Then sort out your eating times, figure out what your going to eat and when, find healthy, lean options to replace your usual unhealthy meals but also remember to allow some treats – keep treats on to weekends and have them during the day but don’t ‘go wild’ – ‘be mild’.

Tips you will find throughout my posts are to drink plenty of water, have 5 – 6 small meals a day, do regular exercise (30 minutes a day or break this into three 10 minute blocks), look at what you are about to eat – should you eat it? Eat slower and wait at least 10minutes after you’ve finished your meal before you go for ‘seconds’, you brain takes a while to send out the ‘full’ message.

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*Always remember to consult your GP or health adviser with regards to your particular circumstance. The above information is for general purposes and is my interpretation from research and experience; hence, it is open to debate.

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EXTRA TOP 10 WEIGHT LOSS TIPS

2009-07-14T20:19:00.000-07:00

More Weight Loss Tips - 10 of them!

For many people weight loss is a chronic endeavor. All too often the shedding of pounds is a temporary event followed by a steady regain of lost weight. Most ‘popular’ (fad) diets are unsuccessful in the long run because they fail to address the multi-faceted nature of what successful, permanent weight loss entails. Luckily, research has revealed many invaluable strategies which can help increase your odds of permanent weight loss:

1. Exercise is essential for weight loss

It's nothing new, but exercise is probably the most important predictor of whether you will succeed at long term weight loss and weight loss maintenance. In order for exercise to be helpful in weight loss, you should strive for a minimum of 30 minutes medium intensity exercise per day. The good news is that recent research has shown that three 10 minute sessions in a day are as good as one 30 minute session. This helps many in combating the old "no time for exercise" excuse. Be certain to find something you enjoy. You'll be more apt to stick with it. Try walking with a friend, joining a casual sports team, participating in outings with a group like ‘bush walking’, or trying some classes at your local gym. Once you give exercise a chance, you will begin to enjoy its positive benefits.

2. Cardio and Strength Training

We chose to list this separately from the "exercise" category because of the significant weight loss benefits attached to weight training in and of itself. The basic equation is this: the more muscle tissue you have, the more calories you will burn (naturally). This is why world class weight lifters must eat thousands of calories a day to maintain their weight. Muscle is active tissue - fat is not. Thus, muscle "burns" a significant number of calories each day for its own maintenance. While aerobic (running) activity can help burn calories, muscle's (anaerobic) where it's at when it comes to giving your metabolism a significant daily boost -even at rest.

3. Keep a diary

Keeping a food diary can be a huge asset in successful weight loss. Devote some time each day to record what you have eaten and how much, your hunger level prior to eating and any feelings/emotions present at the time. A food diary can provide a large amount of self-awareness. It can identify emotions and behaviors that trigger overeating, foster greater awareness of portion sizes, and help you discover your personal food triggers. Study any patterns that emerge from your food diary and identify where you may be able to make more healthful changes. A food diary provides an added benefit of keeping you focused on and committed to your goals - start keeping a food diary today.

4. Stay focused on being fit & healthy

Many people achieve long term weight loss when their motivation changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier (one begets the other). Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will reduce your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.

5. Find out why you overeat

All too often overeating is triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, anger, depression and other emotions. Learning to deal with emotions without food is a significant skill that will greatly serve long term weight control. Chronic over-eaters and "emotional eaters" can be significantly helped by learning new behavioral skills. You can also seek help with behavioral and emotional eating issues from a licensed counselor or psychologist in your area (see my ‘binge eating’ post below).

6. Weight loss support: join a group of like minded people

A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. You can check to see if groups such as Jenny Craig offer programs and resources in your areas. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietitian conducts group weight loss programs.

7. Weight loss and portion control

With the advent of "super-size" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating 10 minutes before you feel comfortably full - not stuffed or bursting at the seems!

8. Lose weight overtime not overnight

Try to remember that "losing 10 kilos in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat. Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can eat each day without gaining weight. Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 1-2 kilos per week.

9. Eating slowly improves weight loss

Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off kilos. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 10-20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy and savor every tasty morsel.

10. Weight loss through eating less fat.

We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.

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HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT FAST

2009-07-14T19:43:00.000-07:00

How To Lose Weight Fast

These tips will help you lose weight fast – ditch the fat and get looking good!

· Drink plenty of water evenly through the day, eight or more glasses total. As soon as you wake up try and drink a pint of cold water. Drinking water leads to 100+ calories extra burned a day.

· Eat 5 to 6 small meals a day. Typical times are 8:00am, 10am, 12:30pm, 4pm, 6pm, 9pm (snack). Lunch should be the largest, other meals consist only of one 1/2 palm sized piece of protein and one fist size organic carbohydrate food.

· A great tip for how to lose weight fast, is you should have your last large meal about three hours before you go to sleep. It is ok to have a very small snack after that.

· Eat organic vegetables and fruits for breakfast like apples, no-fat yogurt, tomatoes, carrots, and capsicum.

· Don’t depend upon fat burning diet supplements; They wont go a long way in helping you sustain your reduced weight.

· Avoid coffee as it will first suppress your hunger and then make you ultra hungry. Soft drinks contain over 150 calories (coke, sprite, fanta, lift). Twenty softdrinks equates to about half a kilo of fat.

· Diet Drinks can stop you from losing weight; generally body builders use this for the extra protein and carbs so they can put on weight to feed muscle growth.

· Occupy yourself, especially in the evening because bored leads to overeating, so keep yourself busy by meeting friends or new people, joining clubs, going to free public events, taking up a hobby, do some research.

· Eating the right food is paramount but equally it is vital to keep a watch on the quantity. A good rule of thumb is: protein (lean red meat) fits in the palm of your hand, carbohydrate (pasta) is fist size, no fatty add ons (butter, dressing,etc). But eat as much green leafy vegetables as you want (brocoli is one excellent and celleray burns more calories than it gives you)

· Eat slowly; 30 seconds per mouthful minimum. Pause your eating half way through for 5 minutes, you will start to feel fuller and be able to eat smaller meals. Your body needs ten minutes to tell your mind it is full – so weight before a second helping.

· Go for a one hour walk everyday, alternate the intensity, so power walk every second day and walk leisurely on the others.

· The ultimate tip to eventual success: regular exercise and a balanced diet.

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2009-06-30T19:13:00.000-07:00

Most of us tend to overeat at times and it’s not uncommon - we feel as if we have eaten way more than our body can handle and wonder why we didn’t stop? On numerous occasions we find ourselves eating lots of food on a daily bases (it becomes routine; a pattern for demise) making us feel overly full – if you can relate to this then you are probably ‘Binge Eating’.

Signs of binge eating are:

Feeling that your eating habits are not controllable.
Eating for the sake of eating.
Consuming above average proportions (do you have 2 dinners instead of one?)
Eating even when you are not hungry; because food is there or just for comfort.
You may find yourself hiding food so know one else can get it.
Overeating to the point where you feel uncomfortable and/or sick.
Feeling depressed/guilty at the amount you ate.
Feeling embarrassed about the high amount you eat.

Binge eating is a common condition in today’s fast paced world (this triggers our primal instinct to ‘stock up’ as we may have to go without food on our next journey) and is generally caused by several factors to which your emotions play a big role. If you you feel you may be binge eating or heading towards doing so, here are some suggestions to avoid the condition:

Eat Regularly – You should have 5-6 small meals a day - If that’d to difficult; stick to a hearty breakfast (porridge/oats should keep you full till lunch) a medium lunch (plenty of protein to keep you going) and a small dinner – not eating after 7pm at night will also help reduce the amount of fat your body stores when you sleep.
Try not to skip any meals; this will cause you to feel hungry which, in turn will result in you consuming more and at the wrong time. Skipping meals also causes your metabolism to slow down meaning that you will end up putting on more weight from the food you eat.
If you feel like eating during the day make sure you have things that are healthy for you such as apples, carrots, yoghurt and peanuts.
Distract yourself - as soon as you feel like eating even if your not hungry make sure to find something else to do whether it is cleaning, gardening, going for a walk or doing craft work – do some exercise; increasing your heart rate will decrease your hunger. As long as you keep yourself busy eating will go to the back of your mind.
Drink 8 glasses (around 2 litres) of water a day - Lots of people dont like water and lots of people cannot be bothered but drinking 8 glasses of water a day is not only great for you but it keeps you fuller for longer and staves off the hunger feeling.

Binge eating is not hard to stop; all you need to do is be more conscious of what your eating and when, exercise, be accountable for your actions and more importantly live a healthy lifestyle – with that everything comes in line.

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*Always remember to consult your GP or health adviser with regards to your particular circumstance. The above information is for general purposes and is my interpretation from research and experience; hence, it is open to debate.