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Sunday, February 6, 2011

How to lose weight, improve your life

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How Losing Weight Improves Your Life LifeMojo LifeMojo Home|Invite|RSS|SMS|Help|Login / Register HomeMy JourneyMy Journey HomeGoalsPlanTrackMeasureReportsAnalysisBody AnalysisLifestyle AnalysisLifestyleLifestyle HomeTop RatedNutritionFitnessWellnessMotivationHealth GuidesHealth Guides HomeHealth TipsCalories BurntNutritional ValueHealthy RecipesGlossaryHealth InsuranceCommunityForumsRoutesHealth StoreHealth Store HomeShopping Cart LifestyleLifestyle > How Losing Weight Improves Your LifeHow Losing Weight Improves Your LifeBy LifeMojo Team / January 25, 20110 CommentsWeight Loss and various ways of losing weight have come to the forefront with growing concerns over obesity and weight-related health problems. Not only that, people in general, want to look good and so they want to shed off excess weight. Looking gaudy in stylish dresses would demand the perfect figure. So the purpose of weight loss varies from one person to the other. Whatever, might be the reason, there are certain surprising benefits which you might accrue after a weight loss. These are:

How Losing Weight Improves Your LifeYou would experience an improvement in memory: A study conducted by Swedish researchers on 290 women (born between 1908 and 1922) found that women who were overweight with BMI greater than 25 throughout their adult lives were more likely to lose brain tissue (a condition known as brain atrophy) in the temporal lobe compared with women who maintained a healthy weight with BMI less than 25 during their adulthood. Loss of brain tissue has been linked to memory loss, shortening of the attention span, and dementia. The temporal lobe is important for a number of reasons, including memory, hearing, speech, language, comprehension, and visual processing of, for example, faces. Researchers are of the opinion that loss of brain tissue may be due to fat causing more oxidative stress, resulting in an increase of free radicals in the body. Another possibility may be that the extra fat leads to artery disease (clogged arteries), which can limit oxygen flow to the brain. In other words, if you maintain a healthy body weight, you may decrease the risk of temporal lobe atrophy and subsequent dementia.You won't find it difficult to carry groceries: Researchers at the Wake Forest University conducted an experiment with 9,400 middle-aged women. They measured the waist-to-hip ratios of the subjects and found that the subjects who had spare tires had a 57 percent chance of experiencing reduced muscle strength and exercise capacity. In other words, if you lose weight, you would experience greater muscle strength and would not find difficulties in doing activities like carrying your child or lifting groceries.You would gain heart-health: Obese people stand at a greater risk of suffering from the thickening of the heart wall and irregular heartbeats than the individuals who have normal weights. The upper left chamber of the heart, the atrium, stretches out due to obesity. This gives rise to an overly rapid beat which is not at par with the rest of the heart. This condition is referred to as atrial fibrillation. It leads to an increase in the risk of stroke by four times. The risk of death gets doubled under such a condition.You would save yourself from cancer: Research has shown that an excessive weight in an individual can trigger an excess generation of the hormones, leptin and estrogen. These hormones are responsible for the growth of abnormal cells which in turn set the stage for the development of tumors. When you lose weight you can protect yourself from certain types of cancer. A research conducted with 22, 000 women for 7 years by the University of Minnesota claimed that the women who experienced weight loss by around 20 pounds (aroung 9 kg) were able to cut down the risk of breast cancer by 21 percent.Your knees would feel relieved: It is a known fact that excess body weight puts extra pressure on the knees. A research conducted on osteoarthritis by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggested that each pound increase in weight over the normal value raises the risk of osteoarthritis in women by 10 to 15 percent and in men by 5 to 10 percent. Therefore, when you are losing weight, you are providing relief to your knees!You would experience easy breathing: A study was conducted by the University of Ottawa taking 50 obese women as the subjects. It was observed that for each loss of 10 percent of body weight, there was an improvement in the lung function by 5 percent. The breathing power was found to improve by 10 percent in women who registered a 25 percent weight loss. Excess weight causes the breathing muscles to work harder and their function loses the effectiveness.You can save your arteries from damages: In a research it was found that overweight people who lost 7 percent of their weight experienced fewer signs of artery damage.You would become pregnant more easily: An obese woman finds it very difficult to conceive or carry to term even if she opts for in-vitro fertilization. A study with 372 women was conducted in South Carolina and it was observed that the obese women were 32 percent less likely to carry a child in comparison to those who had normal weights. In another study conducted by London researchers it has been found that the obese women were at a greater risk of miscarriage in comparison to their counterparts who had healthy weights. So you should lose weight to be able to conceive.You would deliver your baby faster: The University of Carolina conducted a study on labor with 672 women. It was observed that labor lasted 2 hours longer in obese women in comparison to those who had healthy weights. Another study conducted by the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine suggested that the C-section rates were found to be higher in obese and overweight women compared to those who had normal weights. All these suggest that if you lose weight, you would be able to give birth to your child faster.New researches are always coming up with newer forms of weight loss benefits. So whenever you feel like indulging in high-fat or sugary foods, just remember these added benefits. You would like to lose weight not just to look good but to maintain your overall health.

Tags: Weight Loss, Pregnancy, Wellness, Benefits, Health, Women, Motivation

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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Weight loss through the Mediterranean diet

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Weight Loss Through the Mediterranean Diet LifeMojo LifeMojo Home|Invite|RSS|SMS|Help|Login / Register HomeMy JourneyMy Journey HomeGoalsPlanTrackMeasureReportsAnalysisBody AnalysisLifestyle AnalysisLifestyleLifestyle HomeTop RatedNutritionFitnessWellnessMotivationHealth GuidesHealth Guides HomeHealth TipsCalories BurntNutritional ValueHealthy RecipesGlossaryHealth InsuranceCommunityForumsRoutesHealth StoreHealth Store HomeShopping Cart LifestyleLifestyle > Weight Loss Through the Mediterranean DietWeight Loss Through the Mediterranean DietBy LifeMojo Team / January 23, 20110 CommentsVarious concepts in diet and fitness are showing their heads from time to time. Each concept is based on a different theory and is designed to meet various objectives such as cleansing, addressing obesity or losing a few kilos of weight. Individual needs play an important role in deciding the diet that would suit a particular case. But the common thing most of the dieters want is an easy-to-follow and a convenient diet plan which would involve minimum restrictions. And the Mediterranean Diet fulfills this criterion.

Weight Loss Through the Mediterranean DietThe Mediterranean Diet finds its basis in the countries that lie close to the Mediterranean area. These countries might include Southern Italy and Greece. This diet can be followed by anyone. Most importantly, this diet does not include any crazy meal plan and you have the liberty to eat your favorite foods. An important point which needs to be mentioned is that this diet does not recommend the intake of red meat, but allows the intake of fish.

What are the Foods Allowed in The Mediterranean Diet? Ample amounts of vegetables and fruits. Olive Oil and Canola Oil, rich in essential fatty acids. Small portions of nuts. Olives. Wholegrain cereals and wholegrain breads. Moderate amounts of red wine. Fish on a regular basis. Negligible amounts of red meat.Features of the Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Plan You should begin by stopping the consumption of all artificial food and ingredients like hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats. These products contain the harmful trans fats which raises the cholesterol levels in the blood. These fats are also believed to be cancer-causing. You should check the labels before buying any product. While following the mediterranean diet, you should avoid taking manufactured drinks which contain sugar or sweeteners. Instead you should drink lots of water and homemade fresh fruit juices. You should forego the idea of drinking beer or wine during the slimming period. The mediterranean diet allows the consumption of red wine to a moderate degree, but restricts its intake when you are on a weight loss plan. During the weight loss period, you should avoid the intake of any type of sweets and breads made from refined flour. You should give proper importance to your breakfast. The menu should consist of fresh fruits like pineapples, apples, strawberries, oranges and pears. You should avoid bananas and grapes which involve high calories. Natural oat flakes with zero sugar and skimmed milk can be the healthiest food option in your breakfast. Having Muesli is not a good idea because it contains raisins, coco and sugar. You can make the preparation delicious by adding nuts. You can also have eggs if you like. You can also swap the eggs for grilled fish. You are also allowed to take a little amount of whole grain bread. A heavy mediterranean breakfast would keep you full for the next four to five hours. But still if you feel hungry, you can snack on raw and peeled carrots and well-washed apples. Your lunch would start four hours after the breakfast. The lunch menu should not consist of beetroot, potatoes or carrots. The main menu includes boiled vegetables, grilled fish or grilled chicken. In case you have Turkey breast, it should be prepared with small amount of olive oil. You should include salads which you might choose to make tastier by adding virgin olive oil and spices. Boiled chickpeas (kabuli chana) are good options to be included in the lunch menu because these help in maintaining the cholesterol levels. At night when you are going to sleep, you should dine on a piece of fruit and a glass of skimmed milk. You can also opt for skimmed yogurt provided your stomach has the capability to process acid food at this time of the day. The meal plans in the mediterranean diet involve only 25 percent to 35 percent of the daily calories coming from fat - most of it coming from heart-friendly olive oil. The amount of saturated fat makes up only 8 percent of the total calories daily. The mediterranean diet includes foods which we take regularly, but these are cooked using olive oil instead of butter, margarine or animal fat. Olive oil exerts a positive effect on cholesterol and blood sugar levels and hence, this diet recommends the use of this oil as the cooking medium. You can now see that it is never too difficult to follow the Mediterranean Diet Plan. It is just a part of our regular diet with a greater degree of organized approach!

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Thursday, February 3, 2011

How to lose weight, improve your life

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How Losing Weight Improves Your Life LifeMojo LifeMojo Home|Invite|RSS|SMS|Help|Login / Register HomeMy JourneyMy Journey HomeGoalsPlanTrackMeasureReportsAnalysisBody AnalysisLifestyle AnalysisLifestyleLifestyle HomeTop RatedNutritionFitnessWellnessMotivationHealth GuidesHealth Guides HomeHealth TipsCalories BurntNutritional ValueHealthy RecipesGlossaryHealth InsuranceCommunityForumsRoutesHealth StoreHealth Store HomeShopping Cart LifestyleLifestyle > How Losing Weight Improves Your LifeHow Losing Weight Improves Your LifeBy LifeMojo Team / January 25, 20110 CommentsWeight Loss and various ways of losing weight have come to the forefront with growing concerns over obesity and weight-related health problems. Not only that, people in general, want to look good and so they want to shed off excess weight. Looking gaudy in stylish dresses would demand the perfect figure. So the purpose of weight loss varies from one person to the other. Whatever, might be the reason, there are certain surprising benefits which you might accrue after a weight loss. These are:

How Losing Weight Improves Your LifeYou would experience an improvement in memory: A study conducted by Swedish researchers on 290 women (born between 1908 and 1922) found that women who were overweight with BMI greater than 25 throughout their adult lives were more likely to lose brain tissue (a condition known as brain atrophy) in the temporal lobe compared with women who maintained a healthy weight with BMI less than 25 during their adulthood. Loss of brain tissue has been linked to memory loss, shortening of the attention span, and dementia. The temporal lobe is important for a number of reasons, including memory, hearing, speech, language, comprehension, and visual processing of, for example, faces. Researchers are of the opinion that loss of brain tissue may be due to fat causing more oxidative stress, resulting in an increase of free radicals in the body. Another possibility may be that the extra fat leads to artery disease (clogged arteries), which can limit oxygen flow to the brain. In other words, if you maintain a healthy body weight, you may decrease the risk of temporal lobe atrophy and subsequent dementia.You won't find it difficult to carry groceries: Researchers at the Wake Forest University conducted an experiment with 9,400 middle-aged women. They measured the waist-to-hip ratios of the subjects and found that the subjects who had spare tires had a 57 percent chance of experiencing reduced muscle strength and exercise capacity. In other words, if you lose weight, you would experience greater muscle strength and would not find difficulties in doing activities like carrying your child or lifting groceries.You would gain heart-health: Obese people stand at a greater risk of suffering from the thickening of the heart wall and irregular heartbeats than the individuals who have normal weights. The upper left chamber of the heart, the atrium, stretches out due to obesity. This gives rise to an overly rapid beat which is not at par with the rest of the heart. This condition is referred to as atrial fibrillation. It leads to an increase in the risk of stroke by four times. The risk of death gets doubled under such a condition.You would save yourself from cancer: Research has shown that an excessive weight in an individual can trigger an excess generation of the hormones, leptin and estrogen. These hormones are responsible for the growth of abnormal cells which in turn set the stage for the development of tumors. When you lose weight you can protect yourself from certain types of cancer. A research conducted with 22, 000 women for 7 years by the University of Minnesota claimed that the women who experienced weight loss by around 20 pounds (aroung 9 kg) were able to cut down the risk of breast cancer by 21 percent.Your knees would feel relieved: It is a known fact that excess body weight puts extra pressure on the knees. A research conducted on osteoarthritis by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggested that each pound increase in weight over the normal value raises the risk of osteoarthritis in women by 10 to 15 percent and in men by 5 to 10 percent. Therefore, when you are losing weight, you are providing relief to your knees!You would experience easy breathing: A study was conducted by the University of Ottawa taking 50 obese women as the subjects. It was observed that for each loss of 10 percent of body weight, there was an improvement in the lung function by 5 percent. The breathing power was found to improve by 10 percent in women who registered a 25 percent weight loss. Excess weight causes the breathing muscles to work harder and their function loses the effectiveness.You can save your arteries from damages: In a research it was found that overweight people who lost 7 percent of their weight experienced fewer signs of artery damage.You would become pregnant more easily: An obese woman finds it very difficult to conceive or carry to term even if she opts for in-vitro fertilization. A study with 372 women was conducted in South Carolina and it was observed that the obese women were 32 percent less likely to carry a child in comparison to those who had normal weights. In another study conducted by London researchers it has been found that the obese women were at a greater risk of miscarriage in comparison to their counterparts who had healthy weights. So you should lose weight to be able to conceive.You would deliver your baby faster: The University of Carolina conducted a study on labor with 672 women. It was observed that labor lasted 2 hours longer in obese women in comparison to those who had healthy weights. Another study conducted by the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine suggested that the C-section rates were found to be higher in obese and overweight women compared to those who had normal weights. All these suggest that if you lose weight, you would be able to give birth to your child faster.New researches are always coming up with newer forms of weight loss benefits. So whenever you feel like indulging in high-fat or sugary foods, just remember these added benefits. You would like to lose weight not just to look good but to maintain your overall health.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Sonakshi's Weight Loss Story

Sonakshi and perhaps people close to you might not think that it would become a star in the future. And she became a star with a loud voice in Dabbangg, where he got nice hunk Salman Khan as his co-star. But being a kg 90 overweight individual who was just like any other ordinary woman who could think to do that for large screens. While studying fashion design, Sonakshi figured out who needs to lose at least 30 kg of weight not only look good but also to feel healthy.

Sonakshi's Weight Loss StoryHe started going to the gym twice a day.Began to take a diet rich in protein.He cut his consumption of carbohydrates.She had enormous benefits from spinning.Weight training has included in its regular fitness regime. Her Weight training for four or five times a week. You get small meals after every three hours to maintain its high level of energy.She played hot yoga to tone his body. She performs various yogic postures in a room with a temperature of 40 degrees c. She likes the company of other individuals during a training session.She show preference for yoga during aerobic.Often the pleasure of playing tennis.You suggest that one should stop eating carbohydrates after six in the evening.She supports the idea of drinking several cups of green tea daily.

Sonakshi revealed that she didn't have to look back after she lost 30 kg. Had enough indications and suggestions for health by one of the most suitable industry heroes, Salman Khan. With all its great looks and a perfect body, she is the treasure of the new India.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Weight loss through the Mediterranean diet

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Weight Loss Through the Mediterranean Diet LifeMojo LifeMojo Home|Invite|RSS|SMS|Help|Login / Register HomeMy JourneyMy Journey HomeGoalsPlanTrackMeasureReportsAnalysisBody AnalysisLifestyle AnalysisLifestyleLifestyle HomeTop RatedNutritionFitnessWellnessMotivationHealth GuidesHealth Guides HomeHealth TipsCalories BurntNutritional ValueHealthy RecipesGlossaryHealth InsuranceCommunityForumsRoutesHealth StoreHealth Store HomeShopping Cart LifestyleLifestyle > Weight Loss Through the Mediterranean DietWeight Loss Through the Mediterranean DietBy LifeMojo Team / January 23, 20110 CommentsVarious concepts in diet and fitness are showing their heads from time to time. Each concept is based on a different theory and is designed to meet various objectives such as cleansing, addressing obesity or losing a few kilos of weight. Individual needs play an important role in deciding the diet that would suit a particular case. But the common thing most of the dieters want is an easy-to-follow and a convenient diet plan which would involve minimum restrictions. And the Mediterranean Diet fulfills this criterion.

Weight Loss Through the Mediterranean DietThe Mediterranean Diet finds its basis in the countries that lie close to the Mediterranean area. These countries might include Southern Italy and Greece. This diet can be followed by anyone. Most importantly, this diet does not include any crazy meal plan and you have the liberty to eat your favorite foods. An important point which needs to be mentioned is that this diet does not recommend the intake of red meat, but allows the intake of fish.

What are the Foods Allowed in The Mediterranean Diet? Ample amounts of vegetables and fruits. Olive Oil and Canola Oil, rich in essential fatty acids. Small portions of nuts. Olives. Wholegrain cereals and wholegrain breads. Moderate amounts of red wine. Fish on a regular basis. Negligible amounts of red meat.Features of the Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Plan You should begin by stopping the consumption of all artificial food and ingredients like hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats. These products contain the harmful trans fats which raises the cholesterol levels in the blood. These fats are also believed to be cancer-causing. You should check the labels before buying any product. While following the mediterranean diet, you should avoid taking manufactured drinks which contain sugar or sweeteners. Instead you should drink lots of water and homemade fresh fruit juices. You should forego the idea of drinking beer or wine during the slimming period. The mediterranean diet allows the consumption of red wine to a moderate degree, but restricts its intake when you are on a weight loss plan. During the weight loss period, you should avoid the intake of any type of sweets and breads made from refined flour. You should give proper importance to your breakfast. The menu should consist of fresh fruits like pineapples, apples, strawberries, oranges and pears. You should avoid bananas and grapes which involve high calories. Natural oat flakes with zero sugar and skimmed milk can be the healthiest food option in your breakfast. Having Muesli is not a good idea because it contains raisins, coco and sugar. You can make the preparation delicious by adding nuts. You can also have eggs if you like. You can also swap the eggs for grilled fish. You are also allowed to take a little amount of whole grain bread. A heavy mediterranean breakfast would keep you full for the next four to five hours. But still if you feel hungry, you can snack on raw and peeled carrots and well-washed apples. Your lunch would start four hours after the breakfast. The lunch menu should not consist of beetroot, potatoes or carrots. The main menu includes boiled vegetables, grilled fish or grilled chicken. In case you have Turkey breast, it should be prepared with small amount of olive oil. You should include salads which you might choose to make tastier by adding virgin olive oil and spices. Boiled chickpeas (kabuli chana) are good options to be included in the lunch menu because these help in maintaining the cholesterol levels. At night when you are going to sleep, you should dine on a piece of fruit and a glass of skimmed milk. You can also opt for skimmed yogurt provided your stomach has the capability to process acid food at this time of the day. The meal plans in the mediterranean diet involve only 25 percent to 35 percent of the daily calories coming from fat - most of it coming from heart-friendly olive oil. The amount of saturated fat makes up only 8 percent of the total calories daily. The mediterranean diet includes foods which we take regularly, but these are cooked using olive oil instead of butter, margarine or animal fat. Olive oil exerts a positive effect on cholesterol and blood sugar levels and hence, this diet recommends the use of this oil as the cooking medium. You can now see that it is never too difficult to follow the Mediterranean Diet Plan. It is just a part of our regular diet with a greater degree of organized approach!

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