April 21, 2018
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Weight loss is a very common topic in the world today. So many people really want to stay physically fit but they don’t know how best to make it happen. If you want to make your weight loss way better, there are certainly good tips you can follow. But before we outline some of those tips, its important to point out that achieving your weight loss goal will depend mostly on you and not on any tips, programs, or schedule you are asked to follow. It all boils down to your desire and ability to stick to what will work for you. Let’s head on to tips for a better weight loss.

  1. Exchange refined carbohydrates with vegetables

Carbs like sandwich, spaghetti, and white rice can cause a lot of harm than good when trying to burn fat. They are easily digested, which makes you go hungry and liable to overeat later.  Instead of these types of foods, go for cauliflower “rice” or vegetables.  The vegetable carbs are slower to digest than carbs from refined carbohydrates.

  1. Take a lot of water in place of energy drinks

A can of energy drink contains about100 calories, yet this drink will not satisfy your thirst as water will do. That’s why if you are thirsty and take an energy drink, you will still be thirsty. But if you are craving for any of the drinks and decide to take water, that craving will subside.  Though tasteless, water is the most satisfying liquid drink you can think of. And interestingly, it has zero calories and is healthier for the body.          

  1. Sleep well

Giving yourself a good rest has the effect of balancing the hormones in your body and providing better strength to take care of your daily activities. Also, a proper sleep will help you not to feel lethargic in the morning, which might make you skip the gym.

  1. Finally, take out 30 minutes daily to do cardio

This is one of the best ways to make your weight loss way better. There can’t be any meaningful weight loss program without workouts. If you want to achieve better results, try to do cardiovascular exercises daily.  Sacrificing 30 minutes every day for these types of exercises can produce unimaginable results for weight loss.


January 23, 2018
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There are so many reasons why people fail in their desire to burn fat and stay fit. One of those reasons is their inability to have a good meal plan. The busy lives we lead make it quite a challenging task to have a good meal plan and follow it properly. If you have a proper meal plan and follow it passionately, you can burn fat and achieve the desired result.  Below are some tips that can help you successfully plan your meal in advance.

Look at your schedule

Preparing your food at home is a perfect way to watch what you eat and give yourself the right nutrients your body needs. But most times we find out we don’t have enough time to make our own meals. This is why you need to look at your schedule and keep aside some spare time to cook. Before knowing what to eat, it’s important to find out when your schedule will allow you to prepare those meals.  After keeping time for your work and other activities in perspective, look at the remaining time you have and find out how to allocate them to your cooking.

Stock your fridge properly

Since you will be having limited time to cook your meals because of your schedules, you wouldn’t want to open your fridge and discover you don’t actually have part of what you intend cooking. Make sure you stock your fridge according to how you have planned your meals to help you cook the right foods at the right time.

Search for recipes.

There are times when you see a recipe and say to yourself “wow, I love this and I’ll love to make this some day”. Well, why not actually make them? If you are browsing through a website and see a recipe you love, bookmark them and place them in a place where you can easily see them as a reminder. Then go get the ingredients for the recipe and prepare them.

 

Overall, if you plan your meal in advance, it will help you maintain proper diet and prevent you from taking junk foods just to fill up because you are hungry. It will surely help you burn fat and have a positive impact on your general health.


January 3, 2018
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Burning fat is something difficult than adding fat to your belly. It needs a lot of routine hard work and dedication. However, if you follow some basic health habits you can trick your body to burn fat easily. Below are some of the healthy habits that might be helpful for burning your fat.

  • Eat series of small meals everyday

The first trick might sound funny but this works. This helps your metabolism to work properly and your overall digestive system benefits as well. Sitting down and eating heavy meal is not healthy and this enables you to take more calorie than required. Eating series of small meals make you feel full and you consume less calorie than usual.

  • Consume fewer calories

Your body burns more fat in a condition when you use more energy than what you consumed. So eating less calorie will enable you to use more energy and in turn, this will make your body burn fat.

  • Don’t eat 2-3 hours before your bedtime

Stop eating before you get to bed. Your body needs energy throughout night to maintain different functionalities. If you do not eat before you go to sleep, your body has to go look for stored fat. This is required for the body to get the energy to function properly and undergo the different metabolic activities in your body. It is therefore advised not to eat before you go to your bed.

  • Exercise well

The most important part of burning your fat now. You need to do enough exercise that include cardio so that your body burn fat fast.

The burning of fat is a mixture of your exercise and diet plan. Hence you must maintain both in sync so that your workout will result in loss of body fat.


January 2, 2018
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Are your favourite meals filled with too much calories that are not good for healthy consumption? There are so many ways we can reduce the level of calories in our diets and still enjoy our favourite foods. If you want to learn how to cut down calories from your favourite meals and burn fat fast, hang on for a little while.

Start by reducing sugar content in your meals

Most baking recipes usually include lots of sugar far and above the required level for the body.  You can actually reduce the sugar content in your baking recipes without affecting much of its taste. Use about two-thirds of the suggested sugar level to lose bulk.

Cut down on fat

Of all the macronutrients, fat contains the highest number of calories per gram.  You can actually burn fat if you cut down on the fat content when cooking. For example, instead of pouring oil when cooking you can make use of oil spray to reduce the oil quantity while maintaining an even distribution. This will reduce the amount of oil and calories in the meal.

Use low fat food items as substitute for high fat food items

This is absolutely one of the best ways to cut down calories from your favorite meals. Cream has a very high fat content. You can replace it with yogurt or a fat-free evaporated milk to cut down on calories.

Remove chicken skin

If you are cooking with chicken, you can take out the skin before cooking. The fat content in the skin are unhealthy saturated ones. So, you can cut back on fat content and calories in the food when you peel off the skin before cooking.

 

If you want to know how to cut down calories from your favourite meals, the above are some of the best ways to help you enjoy your favourite meals and still maintain a low fat diet.


January 2, 2018
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Eating the right type of food can increase your energy and improve your overall health. It will also reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and other cardiovascular diseases.   That’s why it’s important to take the right diet on a daily basis. Take less processed foods and eat more whole grains, vegetables and fruits to burn fat.

Types of healthy foods to add to your daily diet

Fruits and Vegetables

These provide an ultra-rich level of anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins, which are highly needed in the body. Anti-oxidants in particular help minimize the frequency of diseases in the body. Ensure to add a good amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet to enjoy their benefits. Fruits that are especially rich in nutrients include papaya, bananas, pears, apples, citrus, ball peppers, broccoli, and spinach.

Whole Grains

Whole grains are usually digested slower in the body than their simple carbohydrates counterparts.  They are known to minimize the risk of stroke and heart attack. Apart from this benefit, whole grain is very important to those who want to lose weight as it keeps you fuller and help you stay away from junk foods that can cause you problems.

Fatty fish and lean protein

Fatty fish and lean protein sources like eggs, nuts, and beans are very important to add to your diet on daily basis if you want to lose bulk. Protein provides satiation, sustains energy, enhances brain function, and is vital for repair of body tissues. You can take good amount of low-fat diary products to maintain a reasonable amount of protein in your body.

Healthy fats

Although some people have written off fats as an unhealthy food nutrient, there are some fat sources which are actually good for the body. Try as much as possible to include avocados, seeds, nuts, and fatty fish in your diet on daily basis.  They are tremendously beneficial for supporting metabolism and improving satiation, which invariably prevents you from gaining weight.

 


January 1, 2018
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Is there any relationship between dancing and weight loss? Well, we all know that dancing is a form of exercise. Surely, dancing should have a role to play in weight loss. In a recent survey by American Council of Exercise, fitness specialists and health experts strongly agree that dancing has a strong positive relationship with weight loss. Although more intensive exercise will have better impact than dancing when it comes to weight loss, dancing is more fun and can be done with ease. There are several other reasons why dancing and weight loss are closely linked together.

Dancing helps you burn fat

If you dance regularly, your body is more likely to burn more fat because it will consume more energy. As you move your body in different directions, it takes a lot of energy from your body. In this case, your body burns a lot of fat to release energy. Those who dance often usually burn more fats than others.

Dancing reduces stress

This is another reason why dancing and weight loss are closely related. Stress can lead to hormone imbalance and affect your body’s metabolism. If your body is burdened by stress hormones, it can lead to slow metabolism. Calories will burn slowly and more fat will be stored in the body.

Improved muscular tone

Dancing is an enjoyable form of exercise which helps you improve muscular tone. If you gain more muscles, it will surely help you shed some fats. It’s always important to replace fats in the body with muscles because your body sheds more calories from the body as you gain muscular tone.

 

In conclusion, dancing and weight loss are correlated because it’s another form of exercise. Even if you don’t want to dance for weight loss, there are many other health benefits you can gain from dancing.