It is Time to Face Facts - There is No Magic Pill Or Miracle Way to Lose Weight

ByHeather RichardsonHeather Richardson
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I am a SAHM to three gorgeous girls and love being able to spend time with them AND earn some money from internet marketing to ... Article Word Count: 350[View Summary]Comments (0)

Sorry if that title leaves you feeling disappointed, but the plain and simple truth - despite what the "diet gurus" might lead you to believe - is that the only way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories per day than your body burns up per day. Yes, there is no getting away from the fact that it comes down to the scientifically proven truth that if you eat more calories than your body can use, you will gain weight. Period. Deep down we have known this for years and years, and yet we still 'buy in' to the latest fad diet that promises effortless weight loss by eating all of your favourite foods, and no exercise required.

We have been bombarded with diets claiming that if you eat one specific food group, or eliminate entirely another food group, you will achieve the body of your dreams. If you examine these diets closely however you will see that by eliminating a certain food group - carbohydrates for example - you are automatically restricting your calorie intake, which is why the diet will work (short-term). It is because of fewer calories eaten, not because you have eliminated the carbohydrates.

Another aspect of this type of dieting method is that boredom very soon sets in; you may very well be able to eat 'unlimited' amounts of the specified protein foods, but after a while there is only so much steak, eggs, fish etc., that your palate can cope with. Your appetite for these foods will diminish, and so you will eat less. Hey presto - you have reduced your calorie intake and so you will lose weight! From personal experience I felt positively nauseous when I followed a high protein diet, and found myself craving fresh fruit and vegetables - all the healthy foods that we should include in our day-to-day food plans.

The real secret to losing weight is that there is no secret to losing weight. You know what you need to do. Stop buying the latest diet plan; save your money and implement the knowledge you already have.

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2 Simple Tips For the Most Effective Abs Diet Plan

ByHoward StandringHoward Standring
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With a vast assortment of diet plans out there it can get very confusing as to what exactly we should be eating to lose weight. Now we know to have a flat sexy stomach or a washboard abs your diet is the most important factor in achieving this look. So if want to get to low levels of body fat then here a few simple tips that can take away some of the guesswork and give you a very effective abs diet plan.

Tip 1 - Eat 1 Ingredient Food

This is a tip that I have mentioned before that is really simple yet I think people just don't follow it as much as they think they do.

If you just eat real food that has 1 ingredient such as meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits you will have a very clean diet and with the right portion control will have a very effective diet for fat loss.

It really does not get any easier or simpler than that. To make it even more effective don't go crazy on the animal products and get the majority of you calories from plants foods (these are more preferable to get super lean) and fruits. Now this doesn't mean meals should be one ingredient just that your plate should be made up of one ingredient food types.

By following this plan you will also find that your hunger is better satisfied with less cravings due to the nutrient density of these foods but you will be eating fewer calories. However your plates will be full and it will feel like you are still eating a lot of food so the diet doesn't feel as restrictive.

Look at any diet program on the market and they all will promote this type of food selection.

Tip 2 - Don't Eat Too Much

Hey yet again a really simple bit of advice but it is one area that so many people fall down. Just because you are following what is considered a healthy clean diet doesn't mean you don't have to watch how much you are eating. This is especially true when trying to get your abs to pop out.

As a general rule of thumb take your weight in pounds and multiply by 10. What ever this figure is I would reduce it by 10% and use that as your daily calorie allowance.

If you're not losing weight at this amount first look at your quality of your diet and improve if possible. If this doesn't work and your exercising regularly then reduce this by another 10% and keep doing this till you find the right amount of calories for your body to burn fat.

Add intermittent fasting if you want to make this easier.

If your reading this and thinking I will never be able to stick with this or I don't like vegetables etc then I would consider what I practice which is intermittent fasting. This is basically for 2 days a week I skip breakfast and lunch and have a healthy1 ingredient food type meal for dinner. On the other days I eat relatively healthy without counting calories plus I have the odd treat meal here and there. Now I am simplifying this slightly and actually use a program called Eat Stop Eat, which explains the whole strategy and science behind this diet plan. Personally I have found this very easy to follow and the results have been impressive.

Whatever path you decide to choose remember the two basic ingredients for any successful abs diet plan is real whole foods and eat less than you need. Who said losing weight wasn't easy?

I am Howard Standring a Personal Trainer who lives in Southern Spain. I coach and advice men and women of all ages to help them achieve a lean attractive body that lasts for life.

For more workouts, advanced fat loss tips and muscle building advice to look like a Hollywood star or fashion model visit my blog http://www.energiafitness.com.

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