Tag — Weight Loss Tips

Although there was a study in 2003 that reported drinking a ½ liter of water caused a 30% increase in metabolism (burning 100 calories), subsequent studies have failed to show that water drinking burns any significant calories. A follow up 2006 study done at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, addressed whether drinking water had any effect on metabolism. [Read more →]

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A diet strategy used by Hollywood celebs, including Janet Jackson and Jessica Alba, is to include a serving of protein with every meal, about 30% of total calories consumed. Studies show that higher protein diets (30% protein) not only help with initial weight loss but also help keep the weight off. [Read more →]

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One year after a much publicized 60 lb weight loss, Us Weekly reports on how Janet has successfully maintained her great shape and kept the weight off. She recommends “eating light” and does not believe eating is about deprivation. She admits to having “cheat days” and handles her cravings by having “a little bit of it” but making sure to get back on track by “doing a little extra exercise.” While she continues to work with her nutritionist, she has now hired a chef to prepare her meals instead of using a food delivery service as she did last year. Btw, she used freshdining.com which is the same food-delivery service that Rickie Lake used to lose weight. [Read more →]

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It’s true. Having a friend or buddy help you along, not only is more fun, but will help you to lose more weight and keep it off. Social support is a winning weight-loss strategy. While you can still lose weight and keep it off on your own, your chances for success are less. [Read more →]

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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) describes reps of high-intensity training followed by low-intensity training. Not only does HIIT improve cardiovascular fitness and endurance, it revs up your metabolism to burn body fat more effectively than low-intensity endurance type exercise. The ability to burn fat increased by 36% during continuous moderate cycling following HIIT, in one study. Another study showed HIIT produced 9x more fat loss over lower-intensity endurance type exercise, despite burning only 1/2 the calories. [Read more →]

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Since her much publicized breakup with Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz is back on the market and looking better than ever as you can see from these promo pics for her recent film Shrek 3. According to a source at In Touch weekly the starlet “got a little out of shape toward the end of her days with Justin, but now her body is in the best condition it’s ever been in.” What’s her secret for staying in great shape? [Read more →]

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Soup can help you lose weight. Research lead by Barbara Rolls at Penn State, found that people who had soup as a first course for lunch reduced subsequent calorie intake by nearly 20 percent. Surprisingly, it did not matter whether the soup was “chunky” or broth-based, all worked at reducing subsequent calorie intake; all soups tested had identical ingredients (chicken broth, broccoli, potato, cauliflower, carrots and butter) and the thickness of the soup made little difference. [Read more →]

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