Whether you’ve got a big event coming coming up, are desperate to fit back into an ‘old trusty’ item of clothing or you’re simply concerned about your health, one of the biggest questions diet and fitness experts get asked is: ‘How can I lose weight quickly?’Making sensible and healthy lifestyle changes over a long period of time is, of course, the best way to lose weight and keep it off in the long-term, but what if you’re deadline isn’t so relaxed?Losing weight safely, in a short period of time, can be tricky business. After all, being healthy is about far more than simply slashing calories – there’s no point dropping weight quickly if your diet is seriously lacking in nutrients, or you’re drastically overdoing it in the gym. But is there a middle-ground?We asked some leading nutritionists, personal trainers and health experts to hit us up with their number one tip for losing weight quickly and effectively…1. Say … [Read more...] about How to lose weight fast: 6 experts reveal their top tips
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What are refined and processed carbs, are there good carbs and bad carbs and which should I avoid to lose weight?
CARBS are a stodgy favourite for us all, and even in the spring a big bowl of pasta or a thick slice of bread sounds just as wonderful as it does when curled up from the cold. But when it comes to delicious, comforting carbs, what are the good ones and bad ones? And what are refined carbs anyway? We've got the lowdown... What are processed carbs and refined carbs? Processed and refined carbs are basically the same thing. It's actually easier to define un-refined carbs, which are basically any sugar or starch source that you would find in nature, so that's fruits, potatoes or grains. Refined or processed carbs are grain-based foods that have had the bran and germ removed during processing. In this process they often lose other elements with nutritional value like vitamin B, healthy oils and fat-soluble vitamins. These processed carbohydrates are rapidly absorbed into the blood causing big spikes in energy levels. Are there good carbs and bad carbs? There are a lot of contrasting … [Read more...] about What are refined and processed carbs, are there good carbs and bad carbs and which should I avoid to lose weight?
What are processed and refined carbs, are there bad carbs and good carbs and which should I avoid to lose weight?
CARBS are a stodgy favourite for us all, and even in the spring a big bowl of pasta or a thick slice of bread sounds just as wonderful as it does when curled up from the cold. But when it comes to delicious, comforting carbs, what are the good ones and bad ones? And what are refined carbs anyway? We've got the lowdown... What are processed carbs and refined carbs? Processed and refined carbs are basically the same thing. It's actually easier to define un-refined carbs, which are basically any sugar or starch source that you would find in nature, so that's fruits, potatoes or grains. Refined or processed carbs are grain-based foods that have had the bran and germ removed during processing. In this process they often lose other elements with nutritional value like vitamin B, healthy oils and fat-soluble vitamins. These processed carbohydrates are rapidly absorbed into the blood causing big spikes in energy levels. Are there good carbs and bad carbs? There are a lot of contrasting … [Read more...] about What are processed and refined carbs, are there bad carbs and good carbs and which should I avoid to lose weight?
9 science-backed ways to lose weight without going on a diet
Going on a diet is often a losing game. Some research suggests more than nine out of every 10 people who try to diet will fail. Even people who are able to diet successfully often fight a tough battle against the body's evolutionarily savvy attempts to store up extra energy. In fact, scientists have found that the bodies of severely overweight people who lose weight can actively work against them: as they slim down, their metabolism drops, making it harder to lose more weight. Read more Vegetarian diet just as effective for fat loss as Mediterranean diet Model Iskra Lawrence speaks out about the dangers of extreme dieting 5:2 diet does not reduce risk of heart disease, despite study's claims Experts agree that extreme diets and juice cleanses aren't a long-term strategy for maintaining a healthy weight. To that end, the US News & World Report's 2018 ranking of the best diets put the trendy ketogenic diet dead last. But there are a few simple things you can do to … [Read more...] about 9 science-backed ways to lose weight without going on a diet
How to lose weight: Try these eight healthy snacks under 200 calories
WE REVEAL eight incredibly tasty low-calorie treats that will help you stay slim. By Christine Younan / Published 1st May 2018 GETTY STOCK IMAGE HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT: You can try these 8 healthy snacks to help you stay trim With summer right around the corner, weight loss and healthy diets are definitely on our radars. An average man will need to consume around 2,500 calories a day to maintain a healthy body, while a woman will only need around 2,000.If you’re an active person you will obviously need to consume more calories per day than someone who is fairly sedentary. Here Daily Star Online has gathered a list of eight healthy snacks that you can eat as part of a healthy diet, to help you slim for summer. Best ways to burn calories without exercising Click through our gallery on the best ways to burn calories without exercising 1 / 10 Getty Images Chew gum - A super-easy way to burn some extra calories is popping a few pieces of gum now and then. … [Read more...] about How to lose weight: Try these eight healthy snacks under 200 calories