Cut The Fat With Fish - Omega 3 Makes A Major Play In The Weight Loss Industry

You’ve heard it all before. The industry is huge, and everybody has their own little “catch line”. The definition on those catch lines all point to the same page in the weight loss dictionary - eat less calories, do less fat, loss more weight. “You’ve discovered the revolutionary weight loss program that’s rich in good carbohydrates, while still low in fat.” “Lose 2-5 pounds per week without counting calories, carbs or points.” “The weight loss program that allows you to lose weight quickly and keep it off. This unique program allows you to eat as much as you want and exercise less!” (Yeah, Whatever!) The industry wants you to believe that restricting your calorie intake, partnered with a new and specific exercise regime, is all that is needed to reach your goals. For a long time the thinking surrounding the cause of overweight has been simply defined as consuming more calories than are being burned. And, possibly the greatest misconception of all, that all calories are created equal. We are learning now that this is not so. Severely cutting calories slows the metabolism & puts the body into starvation mode. Trying to exercise on a severely restricted caloric intake is not only unrealistic, but can be dangerous to one’s health. Furthermore, all calories are NOT created equal. For example, protein takes longer to digest than carbohydrates, and thus is beneficial in regulating blood sugar, whereas starchy carbohydrates are quickly turned into sugars which in turn feed infections such as candida, and cause inflammation in the body, which leads to weight gain, and can be a contributing factor in most conditions and diseases that afflict us. It has become evident that inflammation is a significant factor in being overweight. Inflammation shows itself in several ways: * Inflation/gaining weight in the abdominal area * Intense cravings for sugar * Moodiness/depression * Fatigue More and more, it is being shown that starches such as pasta, rice, potatoes, corn and bread should be avoided in one’s efforts to lose weight, especially inflammation affected weight. Also to be avoided are processed foods, as they are laden with preservatives and have a high ratio of processed Omega 6 due to large amounts of vegetable based fats such as soy bean oil. Current thinking is that these foods send the body signals that encourage the process of fat accumulation, increasing the number of fat cells in the body, and boosting the conversion of carbohydrates into fat. The closer to its natural state a food is, the more nutritionally beneficial it is in terms of health and weight loss. Processed foods in addition to their inflammatory effect, also bring very little benefit in terms of nutrients, and are low in volume, high in empty calories. Superfoods, which have the biggest nutritional bang for their buck, are usually a high volume, low calorie choice, having the most benefit in weight loss and maintenance of good health. The authorities at http://www.level1diet.com describe the three levels of inflammation health, from a healthy, non inflamed state, to chronic low level inflammation and insulin resistance to the extreme of inflammation that causes hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. As part of their anti-inflammation diet, they have a suggested food list, which can be found at http://www.level1diet.com/foods-to-eat.html An exciting development is that Omega 3 (especially when derived from fatty fish) is being shown to reprogram the body from being in starvation mode, cut down inflammation, and decrease insulin resistance, thus evening out blood sugar levels. This then reduces intense cravings for sugar and carbohydrates, making a sensible eating program much easier to stick to, adds to a general feeling of wellbeing, and helps to increase and steady energy levels. In the next article, I will be discussing an exciting new product, the very best, purest, high quality Omega 3 product on the market, and how it can help you on your weight loss journey, gain or maintain good health and assist you in achieving your financial goals! If you are determined to sneak peak, feel free to do your own research at. Here a few articles that touch on the subject: [http://healthdiva.aseaofhealth.com/omega-3-weight-loss.php] [http://healthdiva.aseaofhealth.com/Omega3-fatty-acids-in-the-news-again.php] And for the purest Omega 3 on the planet: [http://pureomega3.aseaofhealth.com] Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Susan_Richardson/114028 Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/746923

Choosing the Best Weight Loss and Exercise Program for You

When trying to lose weight, choosing the right weight loss program can be confusing and even frustrating for most people. Of course, everyone is different and every weight loss program is unique. Choosing the right one for you is a personal choice that only comes from careful research of the many programs and diets available in the marketplace. Some people, fortunately, are able lose weight on their own. But this is more the exception than the rule. Others are more successful when they experience the structure, accountability and support of a diet or exercise program that is supervised by a fitness professional such as a Certified Personal Trainer. There are so many weight loss programs out there today, it can be difficult and confusing to choose the right one. If you are online like most people are these days, the list of diets and programs is endless, and the pros and cons of each are buried in hype and sales copy. So how do you choose? First of all, finding a realistic plan that you can follow for a long period of time is crucial. A common problem in weight loss is that it is often short-term or temporary. People lose weight but cannot keep it off and continue the bouncing game of fluctuating weight gain and loss, which can slow down metabolism, decrease muscle and tone, and make it even harder to maintain or lose weight over a longer period of time. Second, it must be a plan that incorporates both diet AND exercise. Merely changing the way you eat is not enough. And a weight loss program that includes exercise does require a commitment and will take time out of your schedule to devote to your weight loss program. It's hard to stay on a routine when you are busy at work and caring for the kids. It doesn't leave much time for you. But finding the time to incorporate cardiovascular exercise and resistance training is important, if you want to maintain a healthy weight loss, and preserve the muscle tone and aesthetic look of your body. Third, it is important to make sure that you have a good support system and work with someone with a great deal of expertise in fitness and nutrition. Working with a personal trainer (and not just any trainer, but a Certified Personal Trainer with credentials, experience and references) can make all the difference in whether or not you will be successful with weight loss. When choosing the program or the trainer, make sure the staff consists of qualified fitness professionals and health professionals such as registered dietitians, medical doctors, and exercise physiologists or personal trainers, or at least have access to those should you need them. Whatever the program you decide it should be a slow and steady weight loss program. Don't fall for programs offering easy, fast weight loss, because although we are seeking weight loss, the TRUE goal is not weight loss, but FAT LOSS. And a lot of programs will deliver weight loss, but at the expense of losing valuable muscle instead of fat. So seek out fat loss programs - not just weight loss programs. Another factor to consider when choosing a program is to make sure that expectations are clear - right from the beginning. When inquiring about any commercial weight loss program, be sure you are provided with a detailed statement of fees and costs of additional items such as dietary supplements or foods. How often will you meet with a personal trainer? Will you be doing personal training 2 days a week? 3 days a week? And how long will your personal training sessions be? 30 minute and 60 minute sessions are the norm in the personal training industry - but be sure to ask. Don't assume that a "session" is the same everywhere. A lot of inexpensive personal training programs that are more affordable consist of 30 minute sessions, which can be an adequate amount of time to get a quality workout, if you have a well qualified and experienced personal trainer. And if that's what you want - great. But if you really want an entire hour long personal training session with a trainer to cover nutrition, diet and stretching, for example, be sure that what you are being sold is a full hour; not just a half hour session. If you plan to lose more than 15 pounds to 20 pounds, have any health problems, such as diabetes, your doctor should evaluate you before you start a weight loss program. Your doctor may even suggest some specific weight loss programs that would be good for you. Being overweight is too often viewed as a temporary problem that can be treated for a few months with a diet. But as most overweight people know, weight control must be considered a lifelong effort. To be safe and effective, any weight loss program must address the long-term approach of diet AND exercise, or else the program is largely a waste of money and effort. To lose weight and maintain the weight loss it's really a mindset for most. It's a new way of thinking. Do you eat to live or do you live to eat? Think about it. By choosing smart and working with a qualified personal trainer or other medical or health professional to guide you in your weight loss journey, you can lose weight safely, effectively, and keep it off for life. Life Coach and Author Jana Beutler Holland, M.Ed., is a former English Teacher, Therapist, and Juvenile Probation Officer. After years of working in the fields of Education and Law Enforcement, Jana's interest in helping delinquent youths led naturally into a graduate program in Counseling. She received a Masters in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling in 2001. She is a National Board Certified Counselor, and is 2005 President of the Adlerian Society of Arizona (an affiliate of the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology). She is founder and Director of Life in Motion Coaching, a company providing life coaching, health, fitness, and wellness coaching. She and her husband own SWAT (Strength Wellness Athletic Training), a personal fitness training company in Tucson, Arizona. Jana uses her expertise and experience in education and counseling by specializing in life and lifestyle coaching for clients needing guidance and accountability in reaching personal, professional, and/or or fitness and weight loss goals. Visit her blog at http://www.swatfitness.com/swatguy or visit the SWAT Personal Training Tucson website at http://www.swatfitness.com Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Jana_L_Beutler,_M.Ed./15514 Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5644012