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I am looking for a customized weight loss plan for me on the internet for free. Does anyone know where I could get one?
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the doctors office.

Around 2 pounds a week.. So anywhere from 8 to 10… But that is eating healthy and working out too (30 minutes a day!)

I weigh 240lbs and I'm trying to lose 60lbs in the next twon months or so before my school starts again. Anyone know a healthy, inexpensive, really great tasting food to help me on this diet. I'm trying to completly change my lifestyle. Anyone got anything?

I would really try filling up on fresh fruit and vegetables…

Light and fit yogurts are good and you can get a ton for a good price when they go on sale.

And i personally swear by weight watchers bread products and lean cuisines(especially the pizzas).

i mean what really works good? i hear so many out there and need to know which one really works….I want to lose 50lbs…

Weight Watchers

What diet pills actually work? And how fast do you actually notice the difference in weight. I gained 50 lbs from my last pregnancy, my son is 6 months now and I have been trying to take the weight of for 4 months now. I have been running and trying my best to eat healthy but I have only lost 10 lbs. Please let me know on your personal experience.

You’re doing all you need to do – no pill will help you lose weight. Good diet & exercise are the keys. Good luck.

There seems to be as many ways to lose weight as there are stars in the sky but more times than not the results are temporary at best. To have long-term weight loss success you need to have a plan that you can live with for the long haul. Eating right and staying away from the latest diet craze is a good start. Most people find keeping a diary of what goes into their mouth will usually help. Even though most people do not enjoy working out, adding exercise to your daily routine usually helps the pounds go away.

Eating right needs to be the very first thing you look at if you are trying to lose weight. Eating all of the high fat junk you find everywhere you look will do nothing but add pounds to your body. Try to use a common sense approach in your eating habits and this should help with your weight loss goals. Eating a diet low in fat and low in sugar makes a lot of sense. Although it may be tempting it is usually wise to stay away from the new diet you read about in the supermarket checkout line.

In general I always tend to stay away from fad diets. Although some of these diets may be fine I choose to go with the more traditional approach with my weight loss plans. I would always discuss any diet plan with my doctor and listen to his advice before starting any diet that I would not consider mainstream. If the diet plan seems to be too good to be true and does not encourage healthy eating I would check it out before starting. One thing that has helped me stay true to my eating goals is to keep a food diary.

Keeping a food diary will keep you honest with your weight loss goals. Knowing I have to put down on paper that I ate that candy bar will often stop me. On weeks where you have lost a pound or two you can refer back to your food diary and see exactly which foods you ate that week. Your food diary may be the difference between success and failure in your weight loss goals. When you get your eating under control you may find you need to add exercise to your weight loss program to fully succeed

Many people cannot seem to lose enough weight without exercise. Weight loss always comes down to calories in and calories out. Exercising each day burns calories, which will help you lose weight. Start slow with any new exercise program and see your doctor before you get started.

Try common sense methods to lose weight. The results may not be as fast as that brand new diet but if you get in the habit of thinking long term the end result should please you.

Douglas Taylor
http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/try-a-common-sense-weight-loss-plan-for-long-term-success-123494.html

Most of us have heard of Atkin’s diet which calls for almost a complete carbohydrate cut from our diet for the first 2 weeks (induction phase)and then to add carbohydrate to our meals progressively thereafter. Whilst there are many success stories for this weight loss diet, there are also many criticisms claiming that Atkin’s diet weight loss program is very unhealthy.

Well, to me, most weight loss diets are unhealthy. Anyway, I find Doctor Barry Sear’s zone diet as one of the better or healthier weight loss diet. Please do note that I am not advocating dieting alone as a weight loss plan and strategy. I believe to lose weight and to keep the extra weight off permanently, we must combine healthy eating habits with regular exercise.

So what is the Zone Diet weight loss program?

The Zone Diet plan advocates protein-carb-fat balance in our meals. Very much like eating balanced meals.

Protein In Zone Diet

Our body needs a constant supply of protein as proteins are our body’s building blocks. This is the reason why zone diet meals start with low-fat protein. Proteins stimulate glucagon production, a hormone that helps our body to release stored carbohydrates (glycogen) from our liver to maintain blood sugar levels for the brain. However, we should not consume protein in an amount bigger than the size and thickness of the palm of your hand, said Dr Barry Sears.

The protein serving should occupy one third of our dining plate because our body cannot use more protein than that (for ordinary folks who are not into building muscles).

Do choose the leanest protein as there are likely fats in your meal and saturated fat in any weight loss diet program should be kept low.

Carbohydrates In Zone Diet

The protein portion of a zone diet meal must be balanced and on par with the carbohydrates. Do note that not all carbs are equal. Fruits and vegetables are good carbs with a low capacity to stimulate insulin production, while other vegetables (such as carrots and potatos etc) and grain-based or refined flour products (white bread, pasta, white rice, cakes etc.) are bad carbohydrates as they are high glycemic carbs. Since the Zone diet’s goal is insulin control, we must make sure that most of the carbohydrates are of the low glycemic types.

So one third of our meal should come from protein source and two thirds from good carbohydrate source like green leafy vegetables.

Fats In Zone Diet

A Zone diet meal requires fat. Good fats come in two forms: monounsaturated fats and long-chain omega-3 fats. Monounsaturated fats come from olive oil, some type of nuts aznd avocados etc. Long-chain omega-3 fats can come from fish oil.

Limit bad fats like saturated fat and trans fat. Saturated fat comes from animal meat and high-fat dairy products. Trans fats are artificial fats created by the food industry, commonly listed as partially hydrogenated oil.

Then there is a type of omega-6 fatty acid known as arachidonic acid, found mainly in fatty red meats, egg yolks and organ meats. We do need some arachidonic acid in our diet, but too of this acid much can be damaging to our health just like any other fat.

Conclusion Of The Zone Diet Weight Loss Program

Sounds like common sense balanced meals isn’t it? Would you include The Zone Diet plan into your weight loss program? What do you think about The Zone Diet?

Chris Chew
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/is-the-zone-diet-weight-loss-program-healthy-59142.html