Weight Loss Diets & Rid Belly Fat Foods - Simple Ways to Reduce the Size of a Big Bum & Belly
Posted: Friday, July 17, 2009
by Kacycarr
http://www.spotthepimple.com
Everyone at some time will have either considered following a weight loss program to lose weight, or involved with someone considering the same, or read about, or had a conversation linked to the topic of weight loss. Obesity is a global concern and people are now beginning to take heed about the seriousness of being too fat. But as serious the issue has become those carrying excess weight although taking heed, still talk about it and maybe consider it, and yet sadly do nothing about it.
It's only a matter of time if your obesity has reached a level where you look gigantically wide, and your body feels lead heavy... before you find it difficult to get up from a chair, or have to reserve two seats on a plane, do you want this. It's easier to lose weight when there's less to lose than that of too much. If you're mirror has determined you're fat...do something about it. Your doctor/dietician are the people to approach who will explain about the benefits of losing weight in regards to your health, and advise you on how to lose weight safely and sensibly.
- A fat belly and belts we're not meant for each other
- The fat bum and tight Lycra pants are off putting
- Fat legs look silly in boots (think pretty woman Julia Roberts.)
- Big fat arms look better covered up
You might be thinking at this point, get on with it and tell me the same old thing about losing weight like every other website does. Would that be to diet and exercise? If so that's exactly what I'm about to do, however what type of diet and healthy foods to eat, and exercise, could be different.
Losing weight is easier if choice isn't limited, and the choices you have is what you like. Not all diets are boring and you can still eat delicious foods while shedding the pounds. Check with your GP before trying something new.
If you've come across a weight loss plan that looks complicated, or maybe you feel uncomfortable with, don't start it till you have spoken with your dietician/diet planner about the problem you have with it.
Along with light exercise and eating healthy weight loss foods will have you see the weight drop off your bum and belly. Set a "safe" time period to lose weight and stick with it. Some dietary changes may have to be practiced but all worthwhile when you see the results.
You mustn't allow yourself being duped into following a fad diet to rid belly fat, they are dangerous. Some fad diets do deliver their promise but not without unhealthy repercussions. Most of these diets rely on depriving the body of specific nutrients which can upset the natural function of your body's metabolism. Chinese research believe obesity to be partly the result of waning function of the metabolic fire of the kidney system and a diet that provides a healthy range of nutrients is the answer to losing weight safely.
To help restore the body's ability to use energy, and a healthy weight achieved then below are some of the foods that can help this happen.
1. Include millet in your diet as whole grains compared to refined grains like white rice and pasta is better beneficial. It's a non-glutinous grain containing over 10% of protein and has lots of fiber and B-complex vitamins, and simple to digest because it isn't an acid creating.
2. When choosing weight loss foods it's essential to take chlorophyll-rich foods. Asparagus is a nutrient-rich vegetable stuffed with folate, vitamins A, C, and K, and fiber. Asparagus also has a carbohydrate known as inulin…which is a valuable source for a healthier digestive function because it encourages healthy bacteria in the large intestine.
3. If you're looking to lose weight you're most probably aware that by adding fruit and vegetables to your daily diet it better increases you're health to an even healthier state. It's funny how banana, apple and oranges are the first initial fruits that spring straight to mind to add to your diet, while others with great qualities are overlooked. Pomegranates are a fabulous example of a healthy, nutritious fruit that has antioxidant properties and supposedly known to help prevent cancer.
4. Pine nuts are edible seeds taken from pine trees and is a vital ingredient Italians use in a dish called pesto. Referring back to Chinese medicine and the study of pine nuts…they better the condition of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive functions. Pine nut oil is a great source linked to weight loss because it is known to help control a person's appetite.
5. If you're a big coffee drinker then listen up because it is said too much coffee and caffeine can lead to food cravings, and increase one's appetite, and induce stress-related eating. This is what you don't want if you want to lose weight. You're looking to decrease and not increase. Drink green tea as an alternative to coffee. Green Tea contains little caffeine and contains good antioxidants.
6. Eat chicken breast, legumes such as lentils, and other whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
7. Balance out your meals in a day. Eat five small meals, avoid processed foods, chew more slowly and enjoy the taste of your food. Indigestion can rise from scoffing your food quickly.
8. Never go without breakfast, it is a critical part of any healthy weight-loss attempt, as it revs up your energy level and metabolism to get you through the day.
Firm that bum
Anyone wanting to firm their bum will need to do squats. A squat is one of the best lower-body exercises for targeting the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves.
Novice: Ball Squat
- Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, rest a stability ball between your lower back and a wall, hands on hips.
- Bend your knees 90 degrees; don't go past the toes.
- Start over and repeat 12 times. If you experience difficulty or feel pain stop immediately. It's normal to feel slight pressure with most exercises but pain is not usual.
- Stand up straight with right side facing a step, place hands on hips, right foot on top, left foot on floor.
- Bend knees 90 degrees. Stand up and push off with right foot as you hop onto other side of step.
- Start over and repeat, alternating 10 timesF
Remember you can't lose fat in just one part of your body, like your tummy. You can't crunch your way to a flat stomach without cardio exercises and eating a we'll balanced diet. You can however with exercise tone the abs and train stomach muscles.
- Lie on the floor with your hands to the side of your head or crossed on your chest. Bend your knees bent at a 90 degree angle with feet resting on the floor.
- Raise shoulder blades off the ground as if trying to touch the knees with your chest, keep legs still. Concentrate on lifting using your stomach muscles only.
- At the top of the movement contract those ab muscles and slowly lower the body down. Slightly touch the floor with your shoulder blades and repeat15-30 times. Exhale on rising and inhale going down and rest. Try to do 3-4 sets.
- Don't sit up all the way because the hip flexors do most of the work which is bad for the back.
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