(StatePoint) For years, the general wisdom was that the only scientifically proven way to shed pounds and inches was to consume fewer calories than one burned each day. Unfortunately, that formula doesn’t work for everybody. Why? Experts say that this is because successful weight loss is associated with a wider range of factors.“Gaining control of your weight is more complex than the ‘calories in/calories out’ approach that so many dieters subscribe to,” says Margie Adelman, president of Simplipur, a maker of dietary supplements. “Now research shows that powerful factors regulate weight, and that understanding those factors can help you reach your goals.”According to Adelman, these are clinically proven actions that promote fat loss, which every dieter should know about:• Rethink your goals. In dieting, your number one goal shouldn’t be to lose pounds but rather to increase your lean body mass. Healthy weight loss is all about … [Read more...] about Forget Calorie Counting: New Guidelines for Losing Weight
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NHS experts reveal seven tips for losing weight quickly
Summer time means we tend to think more about how we're going to achieve our fabled beach bodies. And many of us will be looking for a quick fix with a holiday on the horizon. But fad diets are not guaranteed to work - and may not be healthy in the long run. So what can we do to hit our health goals, slim down and feel fitter? Thanks to the Liverpool Echo, here are the best things to do to lose weight in a healthy way - according to NHS experts: Drink more water and less alcohol Drinking more water throughout the day can help you stop eating extra calories. That's because many people think they are hungry when they are actually just thirsty. Alcohol also contains far more calories than many people realise, including wine and spirits. Two glasses of wine have about the same calories as a burger - and you would need to run for half an hour to burn it off. Eat these high-fibre foods Try to eat more high-fibre foods, as they help you to stay feeling full. You can find fibre in fruit and … [Read more...] about NHS experts reveal seven tips for losing weight quickly
How to lose weight fast: 6 experts reveal their top tips
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
NHS experts reveal 7 tips for losing weight quickly
Summer time means we tend to think more about how we're going to achieve our fabled beach bodies. And many of us will be looking for a quick fix with a holiday on the horizon. But fad diets are not guaranteed to work - and may not be healthy in the long run. So what can we do to hit our health goals, slim down and feel fitter? Thanks to the Liverpool Echo, here are the best things to do to lose weight in a healthy way - according to NHS experts: Drink more water and less alcohol Drinking more water throughout the day can help you stop eating extra calories. That's because many people think they are hungry when they are actually just thirsty. Alcohol also contains far more calories than many people realise, including wine and spirits. Two glasses of wine have about the same calories as a burger - and you would need to run for half an hour to burn it off. Eat these high-fibre foods Try to eat more high-fibre foods, as they help you to stay feeling full. You can find fibre in fruit and … [Read more...] about NHS experts reveal 7 tips for losing weight quickly
Mediterranean diet helps you lose weight and prevents ageing of heart and brain, research says
In a world dominated by celebrity fad diets that range from absurd, like Reese Witherspoon's alleged “baby-food diet,” to absurdly unaffordable, such as the $200 “moon dust”-infused smoothie that Gwyneth Paltrow drinks, many people don't believe there's a single best diet for your health. But a growing body of research suggests that a meal plan focusing on vegetables, protein, and healthy fats has key benefits for losing weight, keeping your mind sharp, and protecting your heart and brain as you age. This type of eating regimen is called by many names and comes in many different iterations, from “plant-based” to “Mediterranean.” Some people on the diet eat eggs and dairy, meat and fish, or all of the above; others are vegetarian and abstain from meat and animal products altogether. A Mediterranean diet is much cheaper than the 'moon dust-infused' smoothies Gwyneth Paltrow drinks to stay healthy (Getty Images) At their … [Read more...] about Mediterranean diet helps you lose weight and prevents ageing of heart and brain, research says