Avoid These Foods After Exercise to Burn More Fat

(Article first published as Foods to Avoid after Exercise on Technorati.)People understand the importance of combining proper diet, psychological motivation and regular physical activity in their quest to lose weight. Most are shocked to find out that certain food combinations eaten after exercise may actually sabotage any weight loss benefit by disrupting the way fat is metabolized after a training session.Professional athletes know the importance of eating plenty of fast burning carbohydrates before training or competing to provide an immediate supply of energy. According to a study in the Journal of Applied Physiology, you should eat low carb after an aerobic workout to enhance insulin sensitivity and optimize the storage and release of...

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Exercise Extends Life, Assists Weight Loss

(Article first published as Exercise Assists Weight Loss Goals, Increases Life Span on Technorati.)The health of Americans has been slowly declining for the past half century, due in part to the dramatic rise in processed junk foods which comprise the bulk of our diet, and a general lack of physical activity. Many children and young adults will find they are part of the first generation to live shorter lives when compared to their parents.Medical researchers have made great strides over the last 10 years discovering how detrimental a poor diet and lack of exercise can be to our health, and regularly promote a well balanced, reduced calorie diet and regular physical activity. This advice is underscored by the results of a large study published...

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Motivation Key to Weight Loss Success

(Article first published as Motivation Speeds Weight Loss Results, Keeps Weight Off on Technorati.)Nutrition experts agree that the foundation of healthy weight loss involves a well balanced, calorie restricted diet and physical activity on most days of the week. Beyond these essential underpinnings are the motivational and psychological aspects of weight reduction which can mean the difference between success and failure.Recent research released from The Journal of Medical Internet Research indicates that people who have lost weight were more than twice as likely to keep the weight off if they kept track of their progress using an online recording system. This is consistent with studies demonstrating that people lose weight more consistently...

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Super Foods Assist Weight Loss and Fat Burn

(Article first published as Super Food Diet Drives Weight Loss, Fuels Fat Burn on Technorati.)Researchers have been aware of the powerful health benefits of a Mediterranean style diet for the last decade, and information is emerging to revel how a critical component of the diet directly affects our genes to promote natural weight loss. The results of a study published in BMG Genomics demonstrate how extra virgin olive oil beneficially impacts more than 100 separate genes which affect fat storage and obesity.Phenols, the active nutrients which are abundant in cold pressed extra virgin olive oil act to suppress inflammation in the body. This results in metabolic alterations and natural release of fat from storage. This is particularly important...

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Memory Affected By Weight and Belly Fat

(Article first published as Lose Weight to Improve Memory, Burn Belly Fat on Technorati.)The extra weight carried by nearly three-quarters of the American adult population increases the risk of many diseases ranging from heart disease and stroke to metabolic disorders such as diabetes. New research indicates that memory loss and dementia should be added to the long list of health afflictions exacerbated by excess weight.A study assembled with data from the Woman’s Health Initiative indicates that the memory of woman as they age declines by approximately 1% for every single-point increase in Body Mass Index, a statistical indicator used to determine normal and excess weight. Researchers believe that excess weight around the hips increases inflammation...

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Prevent Heart Disease, Lose Weight by Eliminating Sugar

(Article first published as Cut Sugar, Lose Weight and Prevent Heart Disease Through Diet on Technorati.)Heart disease ranks as the leading cause of death among Americans, yet this killer disease remains a mystery to most people who may someday suffer from its devastating grasp. The etiology of heart disease is no longer a shrouded mystery, as researchers now have a solid understanding of the factors which cause the most common form of heart disease known as coronary artery disease.Diet plays a major role in the cascade of events which leads to the formation of arterial plaque and clots which can break away and plug the delicate arteries of the heart. Information published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that women who consumed diets...

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Low-Cal Sweeteners Lead to Weight Loss

(Article first published as Low-Calorie Sweeteners Key to Weight Loss, Reduced Calorie Diet on Technorati.)Millions of Americans struggle to lose weight every day, as they desperately try to find the right key to open the door to improved health and fat reduction. This task is made even more difficult thanks to the never ending assault of glitzy junk food and fast food marketing efforts. People trying to lose weight want to make the right choices, but are persuaded otherwise by ridiculous weight reduction promises, pills and fad diets.The effectiveness of low-calorie sweeteners has been questioned frequently, but the results of a study published in the journal Appetite indicate that diet aids can significantly reduce a person's caloric intake...

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Reduce Meat to Lower Weight and Burn Fat

(Article first published as Low Meat Diet Possible Key to Weight Loss, Fat Reduction on Technorati.)Consuming too much meat, especially red and processed meat has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and cancer, and now those trying to lose weight are well advised to limit total calories from all meat sources. Research reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition links a diet high in meat to excessive weight gain when compared to people eating the same number of calories from non-meat sources.The results of this study highlight the importance of eating a well balanced, reduced calorie diet for optimal health and weight management goals. All calories are not created equal, and don't have the same impact on our metabolism...

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Prevent Cancer, Lose Weight by Cutting Fat Intake

(Article first published as Cut Fat, Lose Weight and Prevent Cancer on Technorati.)There’s now yet another compelling reason to lose weight and cut consumption of unhealthy Omega-6 fats from vegetable sources. Research released from the Institute of Food Technologists indicates that as many as 1 in 3 cancer deaths could be prevented by reducing consumption of corn and vegetable oils and cutting calories.It’s important to understand that fat itself is not the enemy, as it’s an essential nutrient required for normal cellular function. The problem arises when the balance of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fats are disproportional in our diet. Humans have evolved with a 1:1 ratio of the two fat sources, yet our modern diet is closer to 20:1 in favor of Omega-6...

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Best Fat Burning Weight Loss Supplements

(Article first published as Best Natural Weight Loss Supplements That Burn Fat on Technorati.)In a desperate attempt to lose weight, people are lured into the multi-billion dollar diet aid market, promising quick results with little effort. The vast majority of these pills are no more effective than a placebo, and some are dangerous, increasing the risk of heart attack. Information presented to the International Conference on Obesity concludes that there is no evidence that any herbal diet pills provide any sustainable weight loss results.It’s important to understand that there is no magic pill which will miraculously cause the pounds to melt away, and a reduced calorie diet and regular exercise are the backbone to any permanent weight loss...

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Top Foods That Halt Weight Loss

(Article first published as Top Foods to Kick for Weight Loss Success on Technorati.)The rampant marketing of health destroying foods is responsible for the vast majority of overweight and obese Americans. Junk foods laced with high fructose corn syrup, trans fats and refined carbohydrates have become the core of the American diet, causing metabolic imbalance and excess fat storage around the abdomen.The New York Times reports the results of a study from the International Journal of Obesity, indicating that obese people have rapidly declining health after the age of 40. This is based on the fact that 60% of those who were found to be obese were receiving prescription medications for a variety of conditions related to their weight.These finding...

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Obesity Leads to Premature Death, Achieve Weight Loss Success for Life

(Article first published as Prevent Obesity, Achieve Weight Loss Success for Life on Technorati.)Obesity rates continue to increase at a staggering rate, increasing the risk of heart attack, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and many cancers. In fact, obesity has surpassed smoking as the leading preventable cause of death in America. A study presented to the International Congress on Obesity reveals an even more sobering statistic – men who enter adulthood obese face a twofold increased risk of dying prematurely.This underscores the critical importance of maintaining a healthy weight through childhood and into our teen years, as fat which is stored during the developmental years has a direct impact on our risk of illness and longevity as...

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Fasting and Calorie Restriction Lead to Weight Loss Goals

(Article first published as Try a Fasting Diet to Trigger Rapid Weight Loss Results on Technorati.) No word can produce more fear, emotion and misunderstanding in the world of diet and weight loss than fasting. The term conjures up visions of starving for days and weeks without a morsel of food, and drinking only fruit juices. A traditional fast is controversial and possibly even unhealthy for certain people, but intermittent fasting relies on the emerging weight loss science of calorie restriction.According to Scientific American, weight loss is less about what you eat, and more about the timing of each meal. Effective weight loss is possible when you eat according to your genes, more along the lines of our evolutionary ancestors when food...

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Quick Weight Loss Results in More Pounds Lost

(Article first published as Engage the Mind for Quick Weight Loss Results on Technorati.)Conventional wisdom says that the key to healthy weight loss is through a slow and methodical approach, where you reach your weight goal over the course of months or a year. Controversial research delivered to the International Congress on Obesity found that in order to lose weight efficiently, you need to lose weight quickly.The study cautioned against resorting to crash diets, pills, drugs or weight loss surgery, but noted that weight which was lost at a faster pace resulted in more pounds lost overall. Specifically, researchers found that participants who lost 1.5 pounds per week reached a final weight 15% lower than those who lost at a pace of a half...

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Cut High Fructose Corn Syrup to Lose Weight

(Article first published as Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Diabetes and Abdominal Fat? on Technorati.)As Americans continue to fight a losing battle in the war against abdominal fat, newly emerging information from the Endocrine Society implicates high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with the metabolic disorder which leads to diabetes and storage of fat around the waist. HFCS is found in virtually every processed food and drink available on grocery store shelves because it’s inexpensive to produce, and readily available due to government subsidies.Extensive research reveals that HFCS is metabolized much differently than regular sugar by the body. Although HFCS contains about the same amount of calories as sugar, the calories don’t register...

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Exercise Timing Important for Weight Loss

(Article first published as Exercise Tips That Drive Weight Loss and Burn Fat on Technorati.)The body is an amazingly efficient metabolic machine which stores excess caloric energy for use in times of famine. Unfortunately our genetically programmed survival mechanism leads to failure for the majority of people trying to lose weight. Information published in the American College of Sports Medicine provides encouragement to those who use exercise as a catalyst to drop excess weight.Professional athletes load up on fast burning carbs before they train, as this provides the necessary energy they need to perform at a competitive level. Research indicates that people who don’t eat before exercising burned significantly more body fat, and for a longer...

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