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Weight Loss – Shape Shifting Women – No Relation to Paranormal Characters
Shape shifting is a word that has been in the media quite a bit in recent times, but more in relation to the characters in the Twilight novels than what we are going to discuss in this article.
Shape shifting is something that women over the years have gotten all too familiar with. As women get older and stack on the years unfortunately for many the pounds seem to jump on along with the years. Even those who are fortunate enough to stay reasonably slim can still find changes taking place to the shape of their body.
From having an hourglass figure you may suddenly find you more closely resemble a beer tankard these days, with no waistline in sight. Dr. Pamela Peeke, at the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine is quoted as saying, “Aging gracefully becomes a matter of girth control”
Twenties: During their twenties the estrogen production of women rises. All of a sudden instead of being a skinny teen, weight starts to develop on the hips, thighs and breasts. Now is when a woman’s focus should be on developing a strong fitness foundation that can last for life. During this period muscle tone should be built and body fat minimized.
Thirties: Research has established that during this period if you become pregnant whilst you are fit and healthy the chances are that at the end of nine months you will have a fit and healthy baby. However, even if you don’t have children your metabolism is entering a slowing down period. It is recommended that you introduce some resistance training into your routine to keep your metabolism at its peak.
Forties: Now is the time when shape shifting starts to become evident, due mainly to fluctuating progesterone and estrogen levels. You may start to notice the development of a pot belly or love handles. To keep this at bay, increase your physical activities, adjust your lifestyle if necessary and keep on top of the situation.
Fifties+: Don’t worry this isn’t the point of no return unless you allow it. Keep your mind and body active, stay alert and keep yourself as fit as possible. Increase your cardio even if it’s just walking that extra distance, and keep up the resistance training. Don’t forget your objective is to live a long and healthy life, all achievable by making just a little bit of extra effort and being aware of the pitfalls of neglecting yourself.
And let’s not forget those in their sixties where not only can weight gain become critical in affecting their health they don’t have quite the same energy as when younger to tackle weight loss programs. But that’s not to say weight loss in your sixties isn’t achievable.
Weight loss is something that we need to be aware of through most of our lives, and the key factors to keeping your weight and shape under control are to follow a healthy and nutritious eating regime. It doesn’t have to be a strict diet just sensible eating of small regular and well planned meals.
Even if you are not an exercise junkie try to factor regular bouts of exercise into your daily routines even if it’s only for 15 minutes a day, you will reap the benefits of being consistent.
Weight Loss – How to Eat More and Weigh Less
No, this is not a trick, it really can be done. It is definitely possible to lose weight without feeling hungry; the secret is to eat the right type of food.
There are some types of food which are really good at making you feel full without stacking up the calories – so you can eat more of these types of food without piling on the pounds. Some foods are so calorie laden that the smallest nibble can show on the weighing scales. It has been proved that we feel full because of the amount of food that we’ve eaten rather than the amount of calories that we’ve eaten, so by eating lots of food which is lower in calories it can help you to feel full without making you weigh more.
Now that I’ve got your attention take a look at the types of food which you can afford to pile on your plate without stretching your waistband;
” Fruit and vegetables – I bet you were expecting that weren’t you? The problem with some fruit and vegetables is in the preparation, if you add fat or butter to your vegetables then they are not so waistline friendly. Raw fruits and veggies are brilliant, steaming is good – just don’t add oil. Particularly great fruit and vegetables to include in your “eating more to weigh less” regime are spinach, broccoli, apples, tomatoes, berries, carrots – blueberry muffins are not good, not even the low fat variety.
” Broths and soups – are a great opportunity to fill up your bowl without piling on the weight just so long as you steer clear of those which are cream based – mushroom bisque is not good, broth with lots of fresh veggies and a few herbs added for flavor are very good. I suppose the basic rule is to not add any cream.
” Whole grains – whole wheat bread, brown rice and pasta are great for filling you up without making you gain weight. These have all of the goodness that nature intended them to have – flour which has been processed and bleached does not have the same benefits but can stack up the calories.
” Peas and beans – are a great addition to the menu if you want to eat plenty of delicious food and fill your stomach without gaining any extra weight. Black beans, green peas, kidney beans – add some to your vegetable broth for a little something extra – just don’t add any cream.
” Lean meats and fish – there are loads of lean meats and fish which you can eat in large amounts without piling on the weight – again you’ve got to make sure that you prepare it properly. Chicken, turkey, lean beef and fish is great. Having said that a fried chicken wing is not good, a grilled chicken breast without the skin is fantastic.
So remember to include plenty of these low calorie options into your daily diet, throw away the frying pan and steer clear of the cream aisle in the grocery store. That should really help you to lose weight without going hungry.
The Top 5 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You’re Trying To Lose Weight
If you want to lose weight in a healthy manner and with long-term results, where you lose weight for good, there are some things you need to do or not do in order to achieve it. Below are some things you should NOT be doing when you’re trying to lose weight.
- Making yourself go hungry
If you do it long enough, losing weight by not eating or eating very little is counterproductive. For one, the body will go on crisis mode and will conserve the energy it has by slowing down your metabolism. When you get back to eating regularly your body, because it’s on crisis mode, lessens the amount of calories that it burns and stores the rest as fat. Other than slowing your metabolism, however, not eating properly is detrimental to your health because it deprives your body of the necessary nutrients to function properly.
- Snacking on processed foods
Processed foods have sodium content that causes your body to retain water instead of expelling unnecessary liquids. You’d be surprised but when you lose water weight, you can actually lose up to two pounds. So, stop eating cookies, chips, spam and other processed foods. If you feel the urge to snack, binge on fruit instead.
- Letting your mind go wild
Your mind can be your own worst enemy when it comes to losing weight. Weight loss takes time and if you don’t quiet your mind so that you’re able to control your eating habits and patiently wait for the results, nothing’s ever going to happen, or you’ll circle around the same cycle of losing weight and gaining it right back. So, relax and meditate and, more importantly, visualize your ideal end results. There are many meditation programs out there like the Silva Method. Try one of them and don’t stop until you see results.
- Constantly weighing yourself
The problem with our culture nowadays is that people want instant results, but this simply isn’t possible when it comes to weight loss. Your body needs time to process your actions to put out the appropriate results. If you’re trying to lose weight naturally by using diet plans, you should be patient enough to wait eight weeks before standing on the weighing scale.
- Not seeking out a support group
Did you know that any goal is more easily achieved when you have a support group? Think of Alcoholics Anonymous and other anonymous groups. Being overweight is a condition that’s being experienced by millions of people, yet people who are trying to lose weight usually do it alone and anguish in the process. Make your efforts more fun, and let others learn from you, by seeking support. Search for a support group online and regularly contribute.
Like anything else, losing weight is a goal worth pursuing. In nature, no animal is ever overweight. That said, the natural state of your body is perfect. Always keep that in mind if you have serious doubts that you can lose weight. Yes, you can, however, you have to do things in a certain way in order for things to change.
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