You have been trying hard to lose weight but nothing works. One week you are able to exercise and in the next you can’t make it because of a busy schedule or a change of season. You are disappointed. You bought a treadmill so that you don’t have to go out but you get so tired after work that you need a night off. You are frustrated. It is so hot that you can’t bike or hike any more. You feel busted!
Stop and Think!
- Before you decided to lose weight what was it that influenced you? A nagging wife or self realization? You failed probably because you were not motivated enough. If you were, then nothing could have held you back. Once you start your weight loss plan you have to be consistent and practice it very religiously. There is no going back. Think about all the nice things you will be able to do once you shed all the unnecessary pounds. Always visualize yourself positively to keep away from temptations.
- Discipline yourself. Remember the small notepad that carries the list of all your dietary intake. Don’t jump from sodas to water in a day. You may feel more tempted on the third. Replace colas with diet sodas and from there to plain sodas or lime juice or water.
- Have a good estimate of the calories you consume everyday. Do not hesitate to cut down if you see a horrible rise. Yet, there is no point in gulping a sugarless tea or a coffee with a sweetener. You deserve at least a good beverage once a day! But make it a point to reduce the sweet intake and cheese and skip deserts and milk shakes.
- If you can skip red meat, all the better. But you don’t have to. Choose only lean meats and less of starchy vegetables like potatoes.
- Work harder on your diet if you feel that you are not up to it. Spend some time on a sunday browsing healthy recipes for the whole of the coming week.
- If you can’t do aerobics, go for a gentle relaxing walk. You definitely need some air after a busy day.
- Be patient and have confidence in yourself. You will notice that the more you shun down your favorite foods the more appetizing they become. Remind yourself that you are not going to cheat and that those things are always going to be there. you can have a bite once you achieve your goal.
- Take it easy on yourself. Rome was not built in a day. Well, that does not mean it took centuries. You need to stick on to a plan which is not harsh but realistic.
Don’t we all eat junk food however many health blogs we write or read? Junk foods are very tempting and it is very difficult to keep your finger off from the finger chips you bought for your child.
Junk foods are the main culprits behind obesity and other health problems of the generation. Yet, what is life if we can’t enjoy our favorite burger or a slice of pizza?
But that is when colon cleansing or colon irrigation comes to help. It is a holistic practice by which you cleanse your colons literally to wash away the waste products and clogged toxic substances (Mucoid Plaque) which accumulate inside. It is believed to help weight loss and to improve digestion. Holistic approaches believe that bowel movements are the foundation for your health and hence importance of a clean bowel for a healthy body. But modern science does not really approve of this practice of colon cleansing for to help weight loss. Doctors do not recommend colon irrigation with instruments as this can increase the risk of infections and dehydration.
So, here is the good news. You can eat a diet that can cleanse your bowels! Regular exercise and a colon cleansing diet will ensure a healthy and natural weight loss. Fiber-rich foods and green vegetables hold the key to washing away the debris from the colon. Soluble and insoluble fiber (fruits, grains etc.) will prevent constipation and eliminate all unwanted deposits. Green foods with a high chlorophyll content like spirulina will detoxify your internal organs and improve the body’s healing process. Drinking adequate amount of water is also essential for proper bowel movements. This in turn will enable the nutrients and the oxygen to be absorbed well in to the body.
Ask your doctor about colon cleansing today itself!
You don’t have to lose hope if you can’t make it to your gym everyday. Some of us workaholics who can’t find time for ourselves. A friend of mine is so particular about his routine that he attends his meetings from the gym while another cannot force himself to put on his sneakers for a cozy evening walk. We have all kinds of people living amidst us.
- TV is one of the biggest culprits in stealing away your time, irrespective of your age and sex. If you can just manage to throw away your remote you can lose 20% of your weight by getting away to browse through the channels. Well, that’s not the main point. It is not mandatory that you have to watch TV sitting down on your luxurious couch. Do a few abdominal crunches as you watch your favorite action movie, do a 20 hip lifts or even do a dozen sit ups! I am serious. You just helped yourself lose a few dangerous calories and are your first step to lose weight.
- Help your spouse clean the kitchen! Well, cleaning and activities like scrubbing the sink exerts pressure on your hands and burn calories. Do any such physical activity once a week. You have a happy body and a happier family.
- Walk briskly once in a while in your office. You won’t end up with ugly flabs.
- Walk, walk, walk. Whenever you get a chance use your legs. Climb the stairs, walk around to the shops and stroll after lunch and dinner. A walk after lunch relaxes your mind and helps it to unload your worries. And a whiff of fresh air is enlivening. A walk dinner helps your digestion while a good walk before can check overeating.
It’s spring time! A season of vibrant colors when plant life comes back to earth in full bloom.
Have you already made plans for spring? Here is a quick idea. Plan a weight loss program at home all by yourself with nothing else but fruits.
In India, the onset of summer is marked by a jubilant sale of Lassis (version of buttermilk) and Tharbooj (Watermelons). The green exterior and the juicy luscious red interior of the water melon make an appetizing contrast. It not only serves your thirst on a sunny day but also aids your health.
Watermelon contains Arginine, an amino acid which can aid weight loss and prevent obesity. Without the risk of any side-effects, it can also promote lean tissue growth and muscle gain in the body. Arginine is beneficial for the stimulation of the biochemical process of muscle protein synthesis and to reduce serum concentrations of branched-chain amino acids. Red plants, seafood, seeds, algae, meats, rice protein concentrate and soy protein isolate are all good sources of arginine.
Lycopene, an antioxidant present in water melon is a vital component to good health as it is seen to prevent the threat of cancers. Water melon is devoid of any fat or cholesterol and is abundant in vitamins A, B6, and C. It further aids your heart health and disease prevention by his other components like potassium and vitamins along with fruity fiber.
For a healthy body and a sound heart, you need to eat 2-5 cups of fruits a day. Water melon forms a important part of the agricultural sector of the USA. Why not make the best that is available in plenty?
