What Will You Gain When You Lose or Why You Need to Keep Remembering the Benefits of Weight Loss

By Valerie Mills

Recently, the author saw a TV commercial for a breakfast cereal the manufacturer claims will help people lose weight. The words on the screen at the end of the commercial were "What Will You Gain When You Lose?".
It's one of those slogans that makes you sit up and take notice (like the sneaker maker's "Just Do It."). Achieving your weight loss goals depends in part on how you believe you will benefit from the effort.

What Will YOU Gain What You Lose?
The benefits gained will be different from person to person. The first step in your weight loss journey is to list what you will gain when you lose.
Whatever your benefits list looks like, you should review it daily as you pursue your weight reduction goals. Keep your gains in mind as if they have already manifested in reality.
Here's a list of eight benefits of losing weight:

1. Look better.
2. Feel better (have more energy).
3. Increased flexibility.
4. Fit in "skinny" clothes.
5. Able to fit comfortably in stadium and airplane seats. (A few weeks ago, the author went to a rock concert in a nearby casino arena. Overweight people seemed to have problems fitting in the seats. It was sad to watch.)
6. Reduced (or no) dependence on medication for high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
7. Increased life span.
8. Increased mobility and physical endurance.

Your list might contain other items; for example, parents and grandparents want to participate in activities with children and grandchildren.

The Most Important Component of Weight Loss
Many people believe that they can get thin by sheer willpower - by following a strict diet and/or exercising endlessly. The reality is that willpower is just not enough. Witness the number of weight loss wannabes whose body weight moves up and down depending on what trendy diet they are on at the moment.
Changing your body image through mind power is the most important component of weight loss. The point - this list becomes an important tool, especially when you attach a picture and a strong emotion to each item on the list.
Break the cycle of yo-yo dieting. Approach losing weight as a journey that requires a particular mindset. Reach your goals without outside help but with the inner conviction that you are a slimmer, healthier you. The cereal manufacturer was on to something big (regardless of the product being promoted) that can address individual resistance and built a thinner YOU.

The Simplest Question
The author invests time and energy into helping people lose weight by addressing the diabesity epidemic (there were many, many seriously overweight people in the casino arena mentioned above).

How To Get Fat With Bad Eating Habits Know The Best About It.

By Russ Nagamori 

In order to maintain a healthy body, we have to eliminate anything along the way that affects your health in a negative manner. This includes mental habits as well as eating habits.

Get into the habit of researching food products and learning about them and what effect they have on your body and why. Read through health and dieting books. Check out online resources about the body anatomy and how different combinations of food and exercise will change the body.
If there is a food you are currently eating but you are not sure what is in it, take a look online and acquire the facts for that specific food.

In order to achieve weight loss you could eliminate specific foods altogether and just by changing your diet, you can change your weight.
It is your choice if you do it or not. If overloading on sugar is the reason why you gained a lot of weight, then it will be wise to stop eating anything with refined sugar in it. Take a look at your current habits and find out what you can change that will benefit you long term and not short term.
"Doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results is insanity." - A Quote by the Famous Albert Einstein

That is not just a quote - but a truth! Eat junk food all the time and be lazy and lo and behold, we get fat. No one in this universe is an exception to that rule. You must be conscious of what you are doing and why you are doing it and you can do that by being aware of what food you eat, how much and when you eat it, and if you are keeping physically active or not.

The following are the foods you can eliminate completely to get more than satisfactory results in a shorter amount of time:

a) Sugar. Your body won't miss it but your mind and emotions just might. Does a crispy cream doughnut sound good to you? What about a package of candy every day? Eliminate all pastry such as cakes, cupcakes, danishes, turnovers and anything else baked with fruit syrup or icing on it. Take away from your diet every kind of candy or junk food that you eat daily or every other day. STOP DRINKING SOFT DRINKS COMPLETELY. Your body will be grateful for you doing so.

b) Fat. Eat fat and you will become fat. Let us rephrase that: eat bad fat and become fat and unhealthy. It's really that simple. You need good fat in your diet. If you eat chicken, take off the skin. Saturated fat sources are potato chips, baking, red meat, and other fried, baked or pan fried food items. Saturated fats and Trans fats also come from hydrogenated oils. Healthy fat is found in fish and nuts. If you really wanted to, you can eliminate all meat and fish as our bodies can survive on vegetation and water alone.

c) Cut out all dairy products. You don't need milk to grow "big and strong" like the commercials say. Diary is also a big source of saturated fat. Eliminate milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream. You can supplement milk with soy milk. Soy milk surprisingly tastes far better than milk and it is also a good source of vitamin D - just watch the GMOs. You can live without dairy products and by eliminating them it will help you immensely in losing weight. If it's "main-stream" it's probably not the best thing for you at this moment.

d) Eliminate a big intake of carbohydrates. I don't know who started saying that carbs make you fat but it is not true. Carbs are a prime source of energy for your body. As I said, if you eat more than you burn off then you will gain weight meaning that if you just keep accumulating carbohydrates, you are also hoarding the calories that they provide. It doesn't matter if you have a great metabolism or not, you will gain weight just the same. The reason I say to eliminate a big intake of carbs is that carbohydrates are usually the main course in a lot of meals. Some may have toast for breakfast, noodles for lunch and rice for dinner.

e) Get rid of empty calories. This means to stop drinking alcohol - even occasionally. The truth of the matter is that you do not need alcohol to survive. Your body will be fine without it. Not only will it help you lose weight but will also prevent one from looking and acting like a fool. You and I both know what happens to people who had one too many and carry heavy regrets the following day after drinking. It is a waste of money, waste of time, and people do get fat and stay fat because of it. Empty calories also come in the form of comfort food.
I honestly cannot tell you to quit smoking if you are a smoker since I do smoke cigars myself. At the least, you can cut down smoking. If smoking holds you back from breathing or losing weight - it's time to quit. The more you smoke, the less air capacity will be available in your lungs. Not good for exercising. If a person can't walk or jog because they smoke too much - it's definitely time to break the habit.
Eliminating bad habits and supplementing them with healthier habits will give you a healthier result. Eat lean to be lean. Eat bad fat or eat too much and you will get fat.

You may also want to change other habits like being wiser about people you hang out with or the way you deal with stress.
Eliminating stress is a bit harder for some people but can absolutely be done. Stress breaks down the body's immune system. Stress will make the body weak and allow disease to plant itself and grow.

How To Stop Winter Weight Gain And Menopause Weight Gain

Women at menopause often experience weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. This is often due to declining oestrogen levels, age-related loss of muscle tissue and lifestyle factors such as diet and lack of exercise. Contrary to common belief, weight gain is not linked to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Menopausal weight gain is best managed through healthy eating and exercise.

Losing Fat, Not Muscle! Do You Know How?

'Tis the Season to Eat and Not Gain The Best Solution.

Do you tend to gain weight during the holiday season ? If so, you 're not alone. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics tis the season, research suggests that Americans , on average , gain about a pound during the holiday season and those who are overweight and probably win a little more. So what is a pound or less - no big deal - right? Well , this is actually a big problem, because if you lose that weight shortly after the holidays, you can easily reach . A simple book or two each year may be ten or twenty pounds before you know it . And , let's face it , trying to lose ten or twenty pounds for the road will be much harder to avoid raising a pound tis the season or two now .
Powerful Weight Loss Tip : Do not let the holiday pounds you add.Weight gain can be reduced ( or avoid ) during the holiday season with the right mindset and plan. Try these simple strategies to help tis the season you in the new year without tipping the scales in the wrong direction .
Keep up the exercise . Your exercise routine can easily get disrupted during this season, if you let it. Do not leave ! Make it a point to stay on track with the exercise by programming time for that , put on your calendar that you want to work meeting or a doctor's appointment . Studies show that people who exercise are more successful in maintaining their weight loss than those who do not. Exercise is an essential part of weight control - as well as general tis the season health and well -being.
Eat at least three meals a day . Start your day with a nutritious breakfast with some protein and fiber , and then eat every 3-4 hours tis the season. Have small meals and snacks throughout the day will help you control your appetite and you will be less likely to catch something without thinking. And that's a good thing because unwanted calories can add up quickly .
Use of the method the plate . To avoid eating large portions at parties and family gatherings ( or anytime ), use a small plate . And then fill your plate mostly with vegetables and salad before going entrees and starches . This " keep it simple stupid" tis the season strategy actually works.
Slow down and be alert . Studies show that people who eat their meals tend to consume less weight more slowly and less well . One reason for this is that it takes about 20 minutes from the time you start eating for your brain to send signals of satiety. Eat slowly enough time for that to happen . And the feeling is translated full to eat less. If you are a broadband and struggle with it , one thing you can do to help slow your pace is to drink more water they eat tis the season. Slowly savor every bite , and before returning for seconds, wait at least 15 minutes to ensure that you are really still hungry.
Enjoy your favorite holiday meal . Last but not least, it is important to enjoy your holiday traditions - including food. Making the decision to avoid weight gain this year does not mean you have to give up all your favorite foods . In fact , this approach can actually work against you . Being too strict can lead to feelings of deprivation and this is a sure way tis the season to set a goal for a cheater . And once that happens, you are likely to feel disappointed, discouraged and defeated. So instead of cutting all your favorite foods , eaten in moderation.