Is it possible to safely lose 30lbs in 30 days by taking HCG drops found at your local Walgreens? HCG is a the pregnancy hormone that makes that little test tell you that you are expecting. So how does HCG help you lose weight?
Well there is a catch, of course. You will need to cut out sugar, starch, and dairy and only eat low caloric meats, veggies and low sugar fruits that do not exceed 500 calories a day. The HCG drops help replenish the body of fat proteins that a woman produces while she is pregnant to help hold fat proteins for her expecting child. In other words the drops help prevent your body going into starvation mode while you are consuming a low caloric diet.
There are some positive side effects to taking the HCG drops like a sense of well being, that might be due to the fact you are losing up to 3 lbs a day. Or better sleep and increased energy, again you are on a strict diet so no sugar can actually increase you energy over time.
It is important if you do purchase the drops at Walgreen to check for the quality of them. Only high quality HCG drops will benefit a dieter, stay clear of ones that contain a lot of additives.
As always the diet also has negative side effects like moodiness, dizziness, and possible blackouts. That is why it is very important to check with your physician first to make sure, one you are not pregnant and two you are healthy enough to go on a very restricted diet of only 500 calories.
Here is a link to a forum with some testimony and websites that offer the drops online for sale. So you can decide if the diet is worth the sacrifice of no: pop, sugar, starches, fatty meat, processed meat, starchy veggies, fruit juice, and anything else that makes you happy when it comes to food....
HCG Diet.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
What Is Negative Calorie Foods | What Foods Are Negative In Calories
What is a negative calorie food and do they really count? The term negative calorie food simply means that it take more calories to consume the food than the food has.
Although keep in mind the food has to be consumed raw, or slightly cooked, and only one serving of the food item. These foods are low in calories to begin with and by the time the body digests the food it has required the body to burn extra fuel to process it.
Okay so what foods count as negative calories?
Let's say you eat a food with 50 calories, but it takes the body 100 calories to process and burn the digested food, you are left with - 50 calories. So if you ate a salad with loaded with leafy greens, tomatoes, lean protein and a squeeze of lemon juice with a little evoo and the salad totals 300 calories, but half the salad contains negative caloric foods, then you really only consumed half the amount of the meal.
So for breakfast eat some low fat yogurt and strawberries, large tomato for a snack, lean white meat and spinach with lemon for lunch, watermelon and honeydew for another snack, then some fish with whole grains for dinner, you will have eaten a high protein diet and only consumed half the calories.
Protein is key as far as burning fat, your body needs protein in order to nourish the muscle that when worked will act as a natural fat burner in it self, providing the body with berries and tropical fruits you will also supply enzymes that speed up the break down of foods.
Although keep in mind the food has to be consumed raw, or slightly cooked, and only one serving of the food item. These foods are low in calories to begin with and by the time the body digests the food it has required the body to burn extra fuel to process it.
Okay so what foods count as negative calories?
- Apples
- Cantaloupe
- Mangos
- Tomatoes
- Limes
- Blueberries
- Papaya
- Strawberries
- Pineapples
- Honey Dew
- Cranberries
- Lemons
- Oranges
- Peaches
- Raspberries
- Watermelon
- Tangerines
Let's say you eat a food with 50 calories, but it takes the body 100 calories to process and burn the digested food, you are left with - 50 calories. So if you ate a salad with loaded with leafy greens, tomatoes, lean protein and a squeeze of lemon juice with a little evoo and the salad totals 300 calories, but half the salad contains negative caloric foods, then you really only consumed half the amount of the meal.
So for breakfast eat some low fat yogurt and strawberries, large tomato for a snack, lean white meat and spinach with lemon for lunch, watermelon and honeydew for another snack, then some fish with whole grains for dinner, you will have eaten a high protein diet and only consumed half the calories.
Protein is key as far as burning fat, your body needs protein in order to nourish the muscle that when worked will act as a natural fat burner in it self, providing the body with berries and tropical fruits you will also supply enzymes that speed up the break down of foods.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Boost Your Body Image With Self Tanning Products
A quick way to boost your body image is to slather on some self tanning lotion and create a natural beautiful glow, with out the effects of harmful UV rays. Self tanning lotions are a quick result to seeing a slimmer you in the mirror.
I don't know about you but I always feel thinner when I am tan, plus it hides the fat and cellulite too. I personally do not like tanning beds for the damage it can do to my skin, extra wrinkles, the cost, and the time it take to get tan as well as driving in crappy cold weather to get naked for 20 minutes. Sorry, I just don't feel like driving in the snow for 20 minutes of fake sun.
Why not use some self tanning lotion to slim down 10 lbs instantly? Yes you can look like you lost about 10 lbs but using some self tanning lotion.
You will need to purchase a face self tanner as well as a body one, they have different elements that comply with the different chemical reactions that adhere when using a home tanning lotion, also choose the same brand for each.
I like the Neutrogena brand, it produces a healthy glow and does not clog your pores. If you have the time and money you can also get a spray tan at tanning salons, they start around 35 dollars and can cost as much as 150 dollars.
Having a little glow this time of year can also boost your winter blues as well.
Top 5 Sunless Tanning Products
I don't know about you but I always feel thinner when I am tan, plus it hides the fat and cellulite too. I personally do not like tanning beds for the damage it can do to my skin, extra wrinkles, the cost, and the time it take to get tan as well as driving in crappy cold weather to get naked for 20 minutes. Sorry, I just don't feel like driving in the snow for 20 minutes of fake sun.
Why not use some self tanning lotion to slim down 10 lbs instantly? Yes you can look like you lost about 10 lbs but using some self tanning lotion.
You will need to purchase a face self tanner as well as a body one, they have different elements that comply with the different chemical reactions that adhere when using a home tanning lotion, also choose the same brand for each.
I like the Neutrogena brand, it produces a healthy glow and does not clog your pores. If you have the time and money you can also get a spray tan at tanning salons, they start around 35 dollars and can cost as much as 150 dollars.
Having a little glow this time of year can also boost your winter blues as well.
Top 5 Sunless Tanning Products
Thursday, December 8, 2011
How To Get Rid Of Double Chin and Neck Fat Without Surgery
Getting rid of a double chin along with neck fat without surgery can be achieved with the right products and exercise. Sometimes we can handle a little extra love around the belly if only we didn't have to "face" our weight issues.
There are products on the market that can help reduce the look of a double chin although it will require daily applications and usually cost a pretty penny, but when surgery is out of the question for most people who want to lose neck fat, this is a better alternative.
StriVectin: This is normally a cream that helps reduce wrinkles and is compared with botox, although the components in this cream can reduce neck fat by tightening the skin.
Roc Retinol Correxion: Another anti wrinkle cream that also aids in the sagging look of aging.
Clarins: This beauty cream is highly recommended for its minerals and nutrients for the face and neck. It has anti aging agents that promote radiant looking skin. You can find this product at major department stores and choose the type that best fits your skin type.
The key to applying a facial or neck cream is consistency. Include the cream into your daily or nightly routine, applying at night is best for this is the best time your face avoids toxins and while you rest the cream is left undisturbed to do its job. It can take up to 2 weeks to see results and about 6 weeks to see significant changes in you neck.
The true way to fight neck fat or double chin with out surgery is prevention. When you use your favorite face wash and moisturizer always include your neck area, the effects of aging that happens to your face is the same with your neck area, they are made up off the same elasticity.
There are products on the market that can help reduce the look of a double chin although it will require daily applications and usually cost a pretty penny, but when surgery is out of the question for most people who want to lose neck fat, this is a better alternative.
StriVectin: This is normally a cream that helps reduce wrinkles and is compared with botox, although the components in this cream can reduce neck fat by tightening the skin.
Roc Retinol Correxion: Another anti wrinkle cream that also aids in the sagging look of aging.
Clarins: This beauty cream is highly recommended for its minerals and nutrients for the face and neck. It has anti aging agents that promote radiant looking skin. You can find this product at major department stores and choose the type that best fits your skin type.
The key to applying a facial or neck cream is consistency. Include the cream into your daily or nightly routine, applying at night is best for this is the best time your face avoids toxins and while you rest the cream is left undisturbed to do its job. It can take up to 2 weeks to see results and about 6 weeks to see significant changes in you neck.
The true way to fight neck fat or double chin with out surgery is prevention. When you use your favorite face wash and moisturizer always include your neck area, the effects of aging that happens to your face is the same with your neck area, they are made up off the same elasticity.
The 7 Day Diet | All You Can Eat
Okay, when I see all you can eat I immediately think of a Chinese buffet with endless sweet and sour chicken that I pack in my lined purse to take home. So when I saw this "all you can eat" diet or the 7 day diet I was intrigued and skeptical. As you read this your should be too. If you like all you can eat veggies, fruit, and water....and some low fat protein then here you go, this is your diet.
While searching the web for some laughs I came across a website that was all about those crazy fad diets, like the cabbage soup diet, Hollywood diet, and the chicken soup diet. That's where I came across the 7 day diet | all you can eat diet, which is a real diet plan as like all the fad diets listed on the website. So if you need a break from your hardcore diet and need a laugh or you really are interested in knowing more about the "lemonade diet" here is the link.
7 Day Diet Link
Enjoy!
While searching the web for some laughs I came across a website that was all about those crazy fad diets, like the cabbage soup diet, Hollywood diet, and the chicken soup diet. That's where I came across the 7 day diet | all you can eat diet, which is a real diet plan as like all the fad diets listed on the website. So if you need a break from your hardcore diet and need a laugh or you really are interested in knowing more about the "lemonade diet" here is the link.
7 Day Diet Link
Enjoy!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Green Smoothies | How To Make Low Fat Smoothies
How to make smoothies that are low fat as well as great tasting are essential to a healthier diet and green smoothies are an incredible way to load up on your veggies and vitamins fast. With so many smoothie recipes to choose from it can be difficult to known which recipes offer both a low fat alternative and that taste great. There are some base guidelines to follow to ensure you are making a low fat green smoothie that offers the health benefits and is low fat.
Ingredients To A Low Fat Green Smoothie
A cool little trick to keep the flavor of your smoothie with out adding ice is to place watermelon chunks in your freezer and use in place of ice. Watermelon is a great natural diuretic that helps to cleanse the toxins quickly from your system.
Green Smoothie Recipes
Ingredients To A Low Fat Green Smoothie
- Low fat plain yogurt
- Greek yogurt
- Rolled oats
- Fresh spinach
- Avocado
- Blueberries
- Cucumber
- Watermelon
- Bananas
- Flax Seed
A cool little trick to keep the flavor of your smoothie with out adding ice is to place watermelon chunks in your freezer and use in place of ice. Watermelon is a great natural diuretic that helps to cleanse the toxins quickly from your system.
Green Smoothie Recipes
Fat burning tips for a healthy body
Sometimes it's the little things when trying to lose weight that make all the difference, to gain a healthier body the main focal point should be about burning fat. So if you are obsessed with your scale it is time to throw it away, and turn to your clothe and natural balance of healthy eating. Here are some quick fat burning tips for a healthy body.
Spice Up Your Food
Spicy foods are filled with endorphins that ease pain and lift spirits, and a good mood will make your body want to move and not think about wanting to eat more. Spicy foods will also heat up the fat cells, causing a higher response for them to dissolve in a sense.
Holy Mackerel Batman!
Up your fish consumption to at least twice a week. All fish is great for you, salmon is known for its omega fatty acids that aid preventing cancer, and mackerel contains tyrosine, a material of fat burning hormone, and if you want a virtually fat free fish try some sole.
Midnight Munchies
There are all kinds of theories about eating at night, some say to never eat past a certain time, while others find it hard not to go to bed with out a little snack. For those of you who like a little bedtime snack, you are on the right track, it just depends on what type of snack you eat. Stick to protein with a little carb intake, for instance eat a half serving of plain low fat yogurt with some homemade granola, this will help stimulate the fat burning process while you sleep.
The Tomato
Tomatoes are popular for containing lypocene, popularly found in ketchup. But what you may have not known is that tomatoes contain minerals that stimulate fat burning, like magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc. It is suggested to consume about 20 grams of tomatoes a day to help burn fat, a medium sized fresh tomato.
Sometimes it's the little things to focus on daily versus getting caught up with the end results that can make all the difference.
Spice Up Your Food
Spicy foods are filled with endorphins that ease pain and lift spirits, and a good mood will make your body want to move and not think about wanting to eat more. Spicy foods will also heat up the fat cells, causing a higher response for them to dissolve in a sense.
Holy Mackerel Batman!
Up your fish consumption to at least twice a week. All fish is great for you, salmon is known for its omega fatty acids that aid preventing cancer, and mackerel contains tyrosine, a material of fat burning hormone, and if you want a virtually fat free fish try some sole.
Midnight Munchies
There are all kinds of theories about eating at night, some say to never eat past a certain time, while others find it hard not to go to bed with out a little snack. For those of you who like a little bedtime snack, you are on the right track, it just depends on what type of snack you eat. Stick to protein with a little carb intake, for instance eat a half serving of plain low fat yogurt with some homemade granola, this will help stimulate the fat burning process while you sleep.
The Tomato
Tomatoes are popular for containing lypocene, popularly found in ketchup. But what you may have not known is that tomatoes contain minerals that stimulate fat burning, like magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc. It is suggested to consume about 20 grams of tomatoes a day to help burn fat, a medium sized fresh tomato.
Sometimes it's the little things to focus on daily versus getting caught up with the end results that can make all the difference.
Healthy Granola Recipe | Low sugar easy recipe
I love making my own granola and if you are not careful about the ingredients you use to make granola at home, you could be packing on extra sugar calories that can harm your diet. Healthy granola recipes should be low in sugar and low in fat and many store brands carry a lot of sugar and unnecessary calories.
Healthy Granola Recipe
Making healthy granola at home is not complicated and very easy to do, the ingredients for this particular recipe are easy to find and very accessible. Homemade granola can be stored in an air tight container up to a month, if it lasts that long.
2 Cups rolled oats, not instant
1/2 Cup toasted nuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.(roughly chopped)
1/2 Cup flax seed
1/2 Cup dried cranberries
1 egg white (whisked with fork)
1/2 Cup canola oil
1/2 Cup brown sugar
**Some recipes call for honey although brown sugar is considered a better low sugar choice than honey which is just as harmful to your diet as granulated sugar. I stay far far away from sugar substitutes, they tend to give me a stomach ache due to the synthetic properties.
**The egg white will help "glue the granola and creates yummy crunchy clusters
Healthy Granola Recipe
Making healthy granola at home is not complicated and very easy to do, the ingredients for this particular recipe are easy to find and very accessible. Homemade granola can be stored in an air tight container up to a month, if it lasts that long.
2 Cups rolled oats, not instant
1/2 Cup toasted nuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.(roughly chopped)
1/2 Cup flax seed
1/2 Cup dried cranberries
1 egg white (whisked with fork)
1/2 Cup canola oil
1/2 Cup brown sugar
**Some recipes call for honey although brown sugar is considered a better low sugar choice than honey which is just as harmful to your diet as granulated sugar. I stay far far away from sugar substitutes, they tend to give me a stomach ache due to the synthetic properties.
**The egg white will help "glue the granola and creates yummy crunchy clusters
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Line a baking sheet with tin foil, this will help sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl combine oats, nuts, flax seed, and dried cranberries toss with hands
- Add brown sugar, toss again with hands
- Next add canola oil and gently rub granola mixture with the oil.
- Add egg white, using a spatula gently mix granola then lay out on your baking sheet.
- Place in oven and bake for about 15 minutes, stir mixture and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until granola is golden brown.
- Cool till completely cooled and store in air tight container.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Up band by Jawbone | A New Way To Lose Weight
Then Up band by Jawbone is a cool new gadget that tracks your daily activities to help promote a healthier lifestyle and maybe the new way to lose weight. The band works with i phones 3Gs, 4G, and 4 S, as well as the i pad, and i pod. This is hot on the market although you do need an app for it too.
How Much Does It Cost?
If you own one the i phones or other products listed it is free for the app but the bracelet will set you back about hundred bucks right now. Though with new techie gadgets, the cost is sure to be cut in half in a matter of time.
What Does The Up band Do?
After reading about it I think the real question is what does the Up band not do. Here is just a few things this smart bracelet can do. The UP band has a built-in motion sensor that automatically tracks your movement like how many steps you take, distance traveled, how many calories you burn and can even track your how much sleep you get a night.
It can gently wake you up by a soothing vibration at the ideal time your natural sleep pattern has ended. you also can keep a journal of the food you eat by taking a picture and then writing how the food made you feel, tracking your diet plan and analyzing which foods make you feel good versus the foods that don't.
How Does The Up Band Work?
Using your i phone or other apple device you can sync the information onto the band kinda like you would with a zip drive. The band is secured by a magnetic and on one of the ends you attach the band to your i phone. It has a vibration motor to wake you up or remind you it is time to get your body moving. The Up band also has motion sensors that track your movement and sleep. It is sweet proof and you can shower with the band. The durable band runs on a rechargeable battery that lasts about 10 days in a single charge.
The Up band by Jawbone just maybe the new techie innovation to lose weight and make quite the fashion statement.
Here is the official jawbone website to check all the cool things this "smart" band can do.
The Up band
How Much Does It Cost?
If you own one the i phones or other products listed it is free for the app but the bracelet will set you back about hundred bucks right now. Though with new techie gadgets, the cost is sure to be cut in half in a matter of time.
What Does The Up band Do?
After reading about it I think the real question is what does the Up band not do. Here is just a few things this smart bracelet can do. The UP band has a built-in motion sensor that automatically tracks your movement like how many steps you take, distance traveled, how many calories you burn and can even track your how much sleep you get a night.
It can gently wake you up by a soothing vibration at the ideal time your natural sleep pattern has ended. you also can keep a journal of the food you eat by taking a picture and then writing how the food made you feel, tracking your diet plan and analyzing which foods make you feel good versus the foods that don't.
How Does The Up Band Work?
Using your i phone or other apple device you can sync the information onto the band kinda like you would with a zip drive. The band is secured by a magnetic and on one of the ends you attach the band to your i phone. It has a vibration motor to wake you up or remind you it is time to get your body moving. The Up band also has motion sensors that track your movement and sleep. It is sweet proof and you can shower with the band. The durable band runs on a rechargeable battery that lasts about 10 days in a single charge.
The Up band by Jawbone just maybe the new techie innovation to lose weight and make quite the fashion statement.
Here is the official jawbone website to check all the cool things this "smart" band can do.
The Up band
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