Savvy Diets

November, 2006

Ten Important Things You Should Know About Weight Loss

Important Things you Should Know About Weight Loss

By: Mary Leahy

Weight loss1) Rather than try diet after diet, you need to understand your body and how it uses the food it is given.

Know which foods cause weight gain and which ones help you lose weight. This may vary from person to person.

2) You need to know and understand your metabolism. Your metabolism plays a major role in weight gain or weight loss. Your metabolism is controlled by the different types of foods you give your body.

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10 Top “Super” Foods

Top Super Foods

By: Chris Chenoweth

super foods.jpgThere are some foods that are considered to be incredibly nutritious for your body, helping you to reduce your risk for many diseases and conditions. Eating these foods regularly can help you live longer and healthier.

SOY:

Whole soy foods are a great source of protein and contain other nutrients such as fiber, B vitamins, essential omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and iron. Foods containing soy protein are a healthy alternative to meats and other animal products that contain cholesterol and saturated fat, because they provide all the amino acids, a type of nutrient that people need to stay healthy.

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Lose Weight Fast

Lose Weight Fast  - The 3 Most Important Tips To Success!

By: Sacha Tarkovsky

lose weight fastThere are three reasons why most people can’t lose weight and this applies to about 90% of people who embark on a diet to lose weight fast.

The three tips below are applicable to any diet, will help you lose weight fast and allow you to enjoy ANY Food you like.

They are easy to do and will make your dieting a pleasure rather than a chore.

1. Be Realistic!

Healthy dieting takes time and this applies to ANY diet so don’t crash diet. Not only is it unhealthy it will make you ill and even more importantly when you stop the pounds will pile back on even quicker.

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Daily Exercise to Lose Weight

Lose Weigh by Daily Exercise

By: A. McKain

The smart person today is not deciding whether to exercise, but is choosing an enjoyable activity and incorporating it into his or her life three to five times a week. The best news is that even moderate exercise can be an important part of a more fit lifestyle.

daily exercise.jpgThe old idea, “No pain, no gain” is out. You can and do benefit from a sensible, painless, moderate exercise program. In fact, real pain is an indication to stop.

The possibility of injury is much less with a moderate exercise plan than with very intense exercise. You also will experience fewer aching muscles and will be more likely to continue the activity over a long period of time.
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