weight loss experiences

Hollywood experiences

2008-03-05T06:49:00.000-08:00

Well, just as I thought, the title caught your eyes and you want to know about the “magical” way in which the Hollywood stars look so good.What is their secret? Can I do the same?Good question!I am afraid that the answer is not going to open your horizon or that you will be wiser afterwards.The truth is that there is NO magical way or secret strategy. Because they are human just like we are, they use the same methods that you would use.

Want proof? There is a compilation from recent interviews and articles on the dieting "secrets" of Hollywood stars: Alicia Silverstone is a vegan. Joan Lunden eats fruit. Jennifer Aniston is on the Zone. Diane Sawyer does the Cabbage Soup Diet. Heather Locklear likes McDonald's and French fries. Jennifer Lopez eats eight mini-meals. Claudia Schiffer sips green tea. Patricia Heaton eats lots of dairy. Melanie Griffith drinks smoothies. Demi Moore eats lots of protein. Nia Peeples shuns protein. Kelly Preston eats oatmeal and bagels and Mel Gibson doesn’t eat chicken!

Sarah Michelle Gellar said a monumental phrase, which you should know about as well "Look, it's crazy for people to try to be as thin as we are. We have personal trainers and personal chefs. It's our job to look this way." TRUE!!! Most of them have an army of nutritionists, personal trainers and even a manager to remind them that their looks sells and if they don’t build themselves a marvelous body they don’t get any plays.

Yes it is true, so you work with your own body, get used to your metabolism and try to keep fit and healthy at the same time, but don’t overreact!!! Besides, they look good in movies because of all the angles they are filmed from, lights and make up.

This was just a reminder so you don’t overreact.

Check this out!

2008-02-27T14:33:00.000-08:00

Nutri System

The goal of the Nutri System program is to keep blood sugar levels stable and bolster metabolism in order to burn off fat. This program has four main options: a women’s plan, men’s plan, type II diabetes plan and a vegetarian plan. The Nutri System meal plans feature foods that are on the low glycemic index and provide optimal amounts of protein. The plans call for eating five times a day and eating “perfect portions” with every meal.

This program is a self-directed one, there are no meetings to attend like in the Weight Watchers program, though if you desire you can consult with weight-loss counselors via phone or on line. Membership is free, but you have to order your food directly from the program. The food, from entrees to desserts, are delivered to your home or office. Because foods are pre-packaged, there is less flexibility than in some other plans, but for people who don’t want to have to think about portions, points, calories and other specifics, that might be a very positive thing.

Overall, the most important thing in the weight-loss process is to do whatever is needed to totally eliminate the chance of you giving up. Take action and it will be the best gift you’ve ever given yourself.

5 pieces of advice for the beginning of your weight loss experience

2008-02-23T06:39:00.000-08:00

1. The first step: adopt healthier eating habits. It is not only about looking good, it’s about feeling good as well!This is proven for long term health and fat loss while removing the strain of dieting itself.You must think in advance as well.What happens when you stop dieting?getting fat again?No, eat healthy all the tome and it will be ok.You can maintain your looks and you will be healthy as well.

2. When preparing meat, trim the fat or skin off it.Don’t use a lot of oil in your cooking because it is very high in everything that makes you get fat..keep it as healthy as possible.If you find it too less in taste, add rice or something similar.

3. Find someone to share your goals with. It would be perfect if you find a diet friend.It is easier like this when you can tell somebody the goals you reached or s,it is more motivating.As an alternative, keep a weight loss journal.It makes you track everything down, makes you committed to yourself and of course, you can release a lot of stress by using it.When you have to write about your process every day, it makes you more aware of it and so, more responsible.

4. Again, don’t concentrate on weight loss, but on fat loss.that is your problem,muscles get harder so you will weigh more after the first weeks.Remember that muscles burn calories so they are good to have.Don’t get yourself starved and don’t skip meals. If you wait more than 4 hours your metabolism starts to slow down.

5. Don’t get scared when you see that you gained weight by exercising,instead of losing it. Muscles get harder and weigh more after sport.That doesn’t mean that you get fat!You must be active, And if you don't exercise your body will more likely use muscle for energy rather than fat. Aerobic exercise burns fat! Starvation eats up muscle!