Showing posts with label lose fat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lose fat. Show all posts

Monday, February 1, 2010

How to Lose Back Fat and Keep It Off

Back fat is unsightly, unflattering, and undesired. It's something that nobody wants, and everyone who has it wants to get rid of it quickly. The main problem is that back fat is a tricky issue because it's not always easy to make it disappear. With proper guidance however, you can be steered in the right direction and the desired results will become much easier to achieve.

The most straightforward method to general weight loss is improvement of your diet. You would be surprised at how much damage just one donut can do, let alone a whole day's worth of junk food. Without a doubt, the first step that you should take if you want to lose back fat is to eat healthier.

The great thing is that these days, you are still able to indulge in your favorite foods while remaining within a reasonable daily caloric intake level because there are healthy varieties to almost any food out there. For example, you can buy 100 calorie packs of Oreo's and Chips Ahoy cookies and eat them without feeling guilty.

Exercise is another way to burn back fat and keep it off permanently because exercise builds lean muscle. Anybody who is trying to lose weight should look at lean muscle as your new best friend because it actually burns calories for you even when you're being sedentary.

The best way to build lean muscles is by doing cardiovascular activities such as biking, running, or swimming. If you're not the treadmill or swimming pool type, then joining an aerobics class is also great way to burn a ton of calories and make some new friends who are also on the weight loss mission.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Weight Loss Management

Losing weight can be difficult because it requires self-discipline. Once you have achieved your healthy weight, your next challenge will be to keep the weight off for good by keeping up with the weight loss program that helped you get there. Weight management might sound like a lot of work at first but once you have a routine in place it will be as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Healthy eating should be number one objective in your life, so always keep healthy snacks around in case you are tempted to eat junk food. Fruits and raw vegetables are another way to keep you occupied with healthy choices. If you like to sit in front of the television, then have baby carrots on the table with light dressing so you can nibble on them instead of potato chips.


There are crucial weight loss tips that everyone should follow in order to stay healthy. For example, always stock healthy food in your fridge and pantry. Avoid processed foods and TV dinners because they are not good for you due to their contents. Form healthy eating habits and you will be successful without a doubt.

I personally like the Special K diet for breakfast because it provides all of the necessary nutrients early in the morning, and later on I either get Tropicana 100% orange juice or some red grapes. For lunch I go for a vegetarian diet and then for dinner, salmon or skinless chicken with a variety of vegetables.

Remember all of this can be attained even you eat in restaurants all the time. Instead of going for burgers and fries everytime, instead order based on what works for you. Remember that it is always very important to pay close attention to calories.

Remember there are quick diets that can also work depending on your health and body type, and there are those that do not work. That is why when you hear about diets such as the Acai Berry Diet, you are better off using the free samples first.

Here are some examples of healthy diets that have been very successful. Do not forget to also look up low fat recipes and as always, talk to your doctor about your weight issues before starting a diet plan.

  • Liquid diet
  • Cabbage soup diet
  • Green tea diet

Friday, January 8, 2010

How to Lose Weight and Burn Fat Fast

Fat is actually a good thing for your health and wellness, but problems arise whenever your body has too much fat. What is fat? Fat is the body mass that is not part of lean muscle, water, bones or vital organs. Furthermore, body composition is defined as the ratio of lean body mass to fat body mass.

Too much fat can lead to health problems like heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and other serious conditions. Therefore if you keep your body fat within a reasonable level, you will be healthier and of course, slimmer. So how can you burn fat quickly without wasting time and money?

Starting running/jogging everyday because running puts demand on the body and that results in fat loss.

Start lifting weights (you can do this at home or in a gym), or join a club which provides access to physically demanding sports or games.

Do physically demanding chores like lifting boxes.

Play with your children, especially outside.

Start going for regular walks either with a friend or spouse (make it a routine).

These are just a few examples of the different ways you can burn fat fast. You can also feel free to get creative and make your own list. For me the fastest way to burn fat is gardening and cleaning my house for example. I've also tried the Acai Berry Diet, Green Tea Diet, and Colon Cleanse.

Fat reduction can be a great challenge but with motivation, you will be able to attain the goal of a slimmer you.