September 26, 2017

Medit 1 - Does meditation help in weight loss?

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Meditation in simple terms is the art of relaxing your mind every day and clearing it of all kinds of negative emotions and thoughts. It is an easy way to reduce the stress present in our lives. Meditation also leads us to a path of self-fulfilment. However, is there any connection between weight loss and meditation? Let us tell you the truth behind it.

As per experts, meditation can be a valuable tool to keeping the extra weight in check. If you want to lose fat fast then meditation would let your body and mind get conditioned to do so effectively. Your body and mind will force you to bring changes to the way you have been eating and carrying out your daily activities. Apart from that, they would also encourage you to incorporate healthy habits into your daily schedule.

Meditation also reduces the levels of stress we have in our lives. Stress affects hormones like cortisol and forces it to store calories as fat in different parts of your body. If your stress levels are reduced this process is abruptly reduced. This lets you burn fat faster and become more healthy and active with time.

Now you might be wondering whether meditation can work even in cases where the person has tried other methods like diet and exercise and still been unable to lose fat. We tell you yes meditation can work even then. This is because in most of the cases weight increase happens because we binge eating when we are stressed or upset. Meditation on a regular basis would reduce the need to force yourself to eat and this would keep your weight in control.

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However, for meditation to provide you with the desired results, it needs to be done efficiently. This means that there are certain tips and techniques you need to keep in mind when practicing the same. First of all, it is important that you decide on a significant mantra which you would repeat so that you can focus better. Apart from this keep an eye on your breath counts which means that you can do four counts of inhaling and eight counts on exhale. If you are starting in this field then you can watch videos and tutorials which tell you how to do it properly. This is necessary as meditation requires a lot of focus and it is better to be aware of how to make it work.

A dedicated and guided meditation works manifold in keeping your weight loss program effective. However, we should not ignore the importance of a good exercise and diet program. If you meditate regularly you would also be able to take care of these two. Ideally, meditation alone cannot be very effective in losing weight if you do not exercise or are eating rashly. For best results try adopting a lifestyle which combines a balance of all three activities. Once you do that nothing can stop you from getting rid of the excess baggage on your body.

 


September 15, 2017
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Getting rid of the excess weight that you have accumulated is somehow a herculean task for most of us. To make matters worse there are multiple programs which claim to help us lose weight fast. Are all these claims genuine? No, we tell you as there is an ideal manner in which your weight loss should proceed. Let us know more about what that ideal level of fat loss is.

According to Centers for Disease Control and prevention  , a per week loss of 1-2 pounds is the optimum level. So on an average, if you wish to lose 10 pounds it should take you anything between 5-6 weeks. Any program which claims to make that fat loss faster should not be trusted even if it is being advertised by a celebrity.

Now the next question that you would ask is that what is the harm in losing weight quickly? We will tell you. Any weight loss that is hastened also leads to muscle loss along with the fat. Bone mass is something that you should preserve if you do not want to end up with weaker bones at old age. Apart from that losing muscle leads to your body getting weaker and even everyday tasks are difficult to accomplish. This along with the fact that higher muscle means a high body metabolism which is mandatory to lose weight the healthy way.

Along with that, this loss of muscle through starvation can reduce your metabolism so much that the moment you come to a normal diet you would again pile up the weight. This is a situation that you would want to stay away from.

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So the healthiest way to burn fat is to eat almost 1500 calories per day if you are a female and 2000 calories if you are a male. This ensures that your body receives appropriate nutrition and even burns the calories the way it should ideally. This is how you would be able to lose weight without putting your body into much trouble.

At times even after following a practical diet plan we keep on losing muscles regularly. To avoid that make sure to do enough cardio vascular exercises and strength training. This helps in burning the extra calories faster while toning the muscles and building them up. So cutting up your diet or resorting to crash diets can only be beneficial in the small term. If you look at it in the long term perspective you would realize that you are losing much more than what you are gaining by doing that.

Weight loss is frequently an issue of concern for most people. However fat loss should always happen in a regularized and streamlined manner. Not doing so causes more trouble for your body then you can even think of. Maintain the ideal rate of losing weight if you want that loss to stay with you for long. If not anything adopting a crash diet also affects the sanity of your mind. Hope this would be an incentive for you to stay away from them and lose weight sensibly.

 


September 12, 2017

habits 1 - Habits you need to break to lose weight

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At times despite our hard efforts to lose weight the pounds just doesn’t seem to go away. This may leave you wondering whether your exercise schedule is wrong or probably the diet pattern is not correct. It is quite possible that some of your habits are not letting you lose the extra baggage on your body. We will tell you some habits that you need to break in order to lose weight fast.

  • Drink diet soda– Many people are of the opinion that by drinking diet soda they are actually consuming fewer calories. However, the truth is truly shocking. These fizzy drinks have artificial sweeteners in them which make the body believe that they are taking in fewer calories. The body then reacts by reducing its metabolism and making you gain extra weight.
  • Skip the breakfast– You may think that skipping breakfast will help you in reducing calories but you are in for a surprise. The people who eat breakfast full of protein and fibre tend to weigh lesser than those who miss it. That is because eating breakfast keeps you full and gives you the energy to burn the calories through exercise. Starving your body only makes you eat more at lunch time which is not a good idea.
  • Over eating healthy stuff– If you are on a diet, you may think that eating healthy foods would be good to induce your fat loss. However, break the habit of over consuming the veggies, fruits and juices especially and you will still not be able to burn those calories enough. In order to avoid over eating just notice whether you are actually hungry or thirsty. If your body is giving the sign of hunger then consume something but only in limited portions.

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  • Going for shopping hungry– Taking a visit to the grocery store without a proper meal may tempt you into buying something which is otherwise not good for your weight loss. Pop something healthy even if it means delaying your trip by some few minutes. By doing so, when you notice an alluring food you won’t be convinced into consuming it.
  • Not eating healthy fats– Not all the fats are unhealthy so it is not wise to skip eating them completely. In fact consuming nuts can actually keep you full and give the body energy to work out and lose fat fast. Apart from that, eating healthy fat also keeps your blood sugar regulated and the cravings for food minimized.
  • Starving yourself– We often think that if we eat less food then we get fewer calories inside us. But if you starve yourself the body reacts to it by reducing the metabolism rate. This can make you lethargic and prone to laziness which indirectly would lead you to gain unnecessary weight. You can also face serious health hazards like fatigue, nausea, difficulty in thinking etc.

While it’s good that you want to keep your weight in check, it is also important that you do so the healthy way. Breaking from the shackles of the above mentioned habits would ensure that your weight loss is regularized and does not harm your body in any way.


September 2, 2017

Learn the Tricks to Burn Fat Now 

Do you agree that French fries have a special place in our heart and not just tummy? Oh yeah! We all love both, fast food and junk food. Unfortunately, we cannot eat them on a daily basis when we are on dieting but what if we tell you a few ways to enjoy eating your favorite items cutting down calories? Sounds good, no?

Today, we will help you learn about scam-free tricks to burn fat soon.

  • Say Hi to Vegified Noodles

All noodle fanatics, say Hi to vegified noodles for your productive diet plan. These noodles are both, tasty as well as healthy, cutting down calories. Perhaps, you can take the vegetable pasta one step ahead with this recipe. As the name implies, all you need to do for this dish is to add vegetables of your choice in the noodles while cooking them. According to fitness experts, carrots, peas and herbs work best with noodles. This recipe is low in carbs, rich in taste and keeps you satiated for longer.

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  • Let Cauliflower Meet Your Mashed Potatoes

Do you want to give those boring mashed potatoes a make-over? Well, then add some cauliflower to it. Take equal amounts of boiled potatoes and boiled cauliflower and mix it together. Research predicts that a cauliflower cuts down calories of potatoes and helps you in quick weight loss. Adding peas can also make it richer in taste and lose bulk quickly.

  • Meet Veggie Burger

As a junk and fast food fan, you may have ate lots of chicken and beef burgers, now that you are on a diet plan, you gotta meet your new mate, Veggie Burger. They are not really that boring, in fact you would find them more interesting and better than your chicken/beef burger. For your best veggie burger, all you need to do is to add lots of sautéed and grated green veggies with a small chicken patty (fried in less olive oil) in the brown bread burger in order to lose weight now, without sacrificing the satisfaction and taste.

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  • Slightly Tweak Your Pizza

Yeah, pizza! Yes, you can have it your way. Basically, pizza is not that unhealthy but it is the topping that makes it rich, fattening and calorific. How about ditching meat, cheese and pepperoni and try out a veggie pizza in this time around? You can add spices of your choice to it as well to make it better in taste and losing weight fast.

Eating raw vegetables can be really tough. But when veggies are mixed with something you love, they look and taste delish! Make your weight loss way better and exciting for yourself with these ways.


September 1, 2017
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If you are thumbing through the internet to look for better ways for what to do and what not to do, then we welcome you to one of the best sites for discovering how to lose bulk and lose weight. Check out some of the chief do’s and don’ts for a productive weight loss recommended by experts.
1. Do: Drink Water
You know diet-conscious people often think that drinking too much water results in a saggy tummy. All those who think this way are mistaken and believing a myth. In fact, a research shows that water consumption is really very important for a human body, ultimately increasing the rate for people looking forward to burn maximum calories. All of us need to drink to survive and there are many ways through which you can drink water, using it in multiple forms such as green tea, adding flavor to the water, adding water in soup etc.
2. Do: Eat Healthy
Are you focusing on healthy food when you are on dieting? You need to eat healthy food such as adding vegetables and fruits in your meal plan. Also, juices can really help you build strength. Make sure that you are just not focused on the weight loss, ensure to eat healthy otherwise you will end up balancing on the verge of eating disorder.

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3. Do: Exercise
Dieting without a bit of exercising is a hard work gone in vain. They say that diet can help in losing weight fast but the truth is that exercise is an important component to lose bulk. Exercising stimulates weight loss. Also, experts believe that you do not need to run marathon, all you need to do is brisk walking or try out Zumba for at least thirty minutes to lose weight quickly.
4. Don’t: Starve
There is a difference between starving and dieting. But people, especially girls think that starving can be really helpful for their dieting, giving up food. Studies show that you tend to lose more muscles when you starve. This may seem to be a productive weight loss to you, but you are actually losing important muscle mass, making you inactive and unhealthy. Eating healthy is the key. You can check out the healthy meal plan we have discussed in one of the blogs.
5. Don’t: Drink Soft Drinks
Do you know the soft drinks you consume have the most fattening element in them? This is because they contain gas and are carbonated drinks making you unhealthy. If you are planning for a productive and healthy diet plan, opt for better drinks and give up on soft drinks.

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6. Don’t: Skip Breakfast
We skip on our breakfasts thinking it could help us, burning fat. Believing in this myth, people often skip one of the principal meals of the day. Also, you need to ensure that you consume healthy during your breakfast such as fruits, juices, fiber loaded meals etc. We will be coming up with a new blog for your daily nutritional breakfast.
Now that you know about the potential do’s and don’ts for a productively burning fat and weight loss, we hope you make an informed decision.


August 26, 2017
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You May Be Better Than Yesterday, But Not As Good As Tomorrow

Yes, when we find us too fit to quit, we often forget the idea of constant self-improvement. If you have 30 waist size today, then why not go for 28, then 25? The choices you are going to make, are directly going to impact how you feel, move and ultimately how much better you are going to look tomorrow. So, always aim for better and even better than before. Stay consistent an ensure to continue what you are dong, to keep your body in an hour-glass shape.

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It is essential for you to stay focused and passionate about your improvement and progress, as well as your overall realization goals. If you are motivated to make yourself even better than yesterday, you need not worry, we will help you do that seamlessly. Our veteran staff and coaches can help you out with the following to make your fitness program pragmatic and successful.

  • We will ensure about your diet on daily basis ensuring to add and discard certain eatables to include healthier items each day.
  • Our coaches will help you out with new techniques for daily meditation and mental harmony to make you feel better than yesterday.
  • We will also help in prioritizing other fitness goals timely for a better tomorrow.
  • Ensure to incorporate cheat days in your diet plan (after achieving the initial fitness goals) to enjoy a day off from exercises and restricted food items.

A friendly advice: Do not compare yourself to others; compare yourself with the person (in terms of fitness) you were, yesterday!