...components, they differ regarding the speed and the effectiveness of weight loss. A healthy diet and diet pills are similar in the components needed for each weight loss program. With both a healthy diet and diets pills, in order to lose the weight, a person needs to eat proper nutritional meals, including water, along with exercise (Coleman, 2011). Several diet pills advertisements will announce that a person can eat what ever they want and still lose weight as long as they take this pill , however, this is not true. The companies are exaggerating the claims to get people to purchase their product (Graves, 1999). When trying to lose weight on a pill it is healthier for the person to eat healthier then to eat what ever they want to as it can cause side effects. These side effects can include loose stool, gas with spotting, and unable to control when having to use the bathroom (Savage, n.d.). It will not only help you lose weight but also be healthier for you (Hensrud, 2011). When a person is trying to lose weight with a healthy diet, he can do so by tracking what is actually going into his mouth. To do so, he should track calories and other nutrients that he will ingest during the course of the day. In order to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week the person dieting will need to cut 500 to 1,000 calories from diet a day. This can be done by not eating as much or exercising more (Coleman,...
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...shocking statistics to hear about our nation. What we do with that information is up to us. We can accept the weight that we have as a nation or chose to lose it. Eating healthy and exercise are important for losing weight but there are some advantages and disadvantages to prescription weight loss pills. Here are some facts that can help you make the choice. Proteins are nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy. Protein is recommended at the absolute minimum of ½-gram per pound of bodyweight per day for people who do not get exercise and 1 full gram of protein per pound of bodyweight for people who are active in any way (How much protein do you really need to eat every day?). But do not forget about the b\vegetables. Vegetables, also, play an important role in losing weight. Put out a vegetable platter. A body of research out of Pennsylvania State University finds that eating water-rich foods such as zucchini, tomatoes, and cucumbers during meals reduces your overall calorie consumption (Easy ways to lose weight: 50+ ideas, 2013). If you eat fewer calories than you burn you lose weight. Instead of the latte that you have been accustoming to drinking at breakfast make water your primary drink. The average American consumes an extra 245 calories a day from soft drinks. That’s nearly 90,000 calories a year—or 25 pounds! And research shows that despite the calories, sugary drinks do not trigger a sense of fullness the way that food does (Easy ways to...
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...Crystal Shanyse King Professor Starra Shermin: Algebra Course November 28th, 2014 M2 Linear Reflection & Report When a person looks in the mirror, they see a reflection of themselves. Reflections in math often involve us flipping something over a line called the line of reflection. We can create mirror images of certain figures by reflecting them over a given line. It’s so amazing to use math in a reflection of our everyday lives. As a child, we think that math is pointless and why are we learning it? We think that we’ll never use it in life. But as i have grown older and have become an adult, i’ve used math almost everyday of my life from the smallest to the biggest things. It’s very important to be attentive in class, especially when your learning about algebra, because you never know when you’ll have to use it. In this week’s small group discussion, i learned so much from my classmates. Some of my peers did a linear equation reflection on they’re personal health, losing weight, making baby food, giving medicine to a baby, paycheck vs. expenses, a pool party, shopping, personal business, and budgeting. All examples of linear equations in real life. The example i was most impressed with was making baby food and giving medicine to a little child. I do not have any children, nor have i watched any long enough to give them medicine or baby food. But i learned that as a young parent it can be pretty scary. You are always concerned about what your putting into your child’s mouth...
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...FIT? Does one ever wonder why keeping those pounds that were once gone has become a struggle? Perhaps there are a few steps that were not taken into account that can assist individuals during a weight loss journey. With obesity at a staggeringly high rate in the United States, people are choosing incorrect and often controversial, methods of losing weight. As a result people are gaining back those pounds they have worked so hard to lose. Eating the right kinds of foods is the most important way to properly lose weight. Paying close attention to the nutrition labels on the back of the packaging can help. One should not focus entirely on the picture of the food and its’ price, but focus on the Nutrition Facts label. The amount of calories in a serving is how much energy the body will be receiving. Consuming an excess amount of calories each day can be linked to obesity. It is imperative to, also minimize the amount of nutrients like fat, cholesterol, and sodium one consumes. Knowing how much nutrients to eat can lower the risk of certain diseases, like heart disease and high blood pressure. Not all foods labeled as healthy foods are in fact healthy for the body. Do not assume because the words “fat free” or “low fat” are present on labels it must be healthy to eat. The body may not be getting all of the nutrients because of added ingredients that make foods appear healthier. The second most important way to lose weight is choosing foods that will boost metabolism...
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...give into temptation, and indulge in their favorite foods not included in their diet. The Adkins and South Beach diet offer a variety of foods that include healthy and tasty choices, even for the pickiest eaters. Both diets are similar, and start out with an induction phase that restricts the foods you eat, and lasts about two weeks. The Adkins diet relies solely on counting the total number of carbohydrates you eat in a day, and the South Beach diet relies on the size and portion of carbohydrates eaten each day. Both diets result in about the same number of carbohydrates per day, but are calculated using different methods. So, let`s explore the reason we want to lose weight in the first place. First, we all want to improve our current health and prolong our lives. Unfortunately, because we tend to eat unhealthy foods, we experience weight gain and are acceptable to health related problems, such as high cholesterol. Changing your eating habits to include healthy food choices can lower bad cholesterol (LDH) and increase good cholesterol levels (HDL). Healthy food choices can also promote an increased metabolism, which will help you burn more calories and lose those unwanted pounds. One of the biggest benefits to losing weight, besides getting back into those old skinny jeans, is the boost in self esteem. Having a healthy...
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...not be difficult for most people to maintain. There will be differences in the way men lose weight, and the differences in the way women lose weight. In my experience, it is generally harder for women to take off the pounds than it is for men. Conceivably, a man can cut out something as simple as soda, and drop several pounds in a week. A woman, who cuts out the same amount of soda, will drop fewer pounds in that week. Is it fair? Maybe not, but that is how it seems to work between the sexes. We will be discussing two methods for weight loss. One will be a diet and exercise regimen; the other will be through the use of medications, supplements and medical procedures. Both have their potential advantages as well as their unfortunate drawbacks. Before any kind of weight loss regimen, it is a good idea to see your doctor first. Various weight loss regimens may have to be altered or customized for each individual. Selecting a diet and exercise program you can stick to can be important. Many people who begin a weight loss regimen, may get bored, lose interest and/or get discouraged and quite possibly, slip back into their old behaviors. Eating the right foods is important in any diet as well as drinking plenty of water. To start, you want to make sure that you are getting enough fresh vegetables and fruits. These are usually low in calories and high in fiber. You will also want to eat foods low in saturated fats, but high in protein. The best source for this is chicken...
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...actual plate that I am lacking vegetables and fruits in a lot of my meals. Since I seem to be always in a hurry, I tend to eat out a lot. When you eat out a lot, you are not cooking and preparing your own meals which means that most of the time you will be lacking in fruits and vegetables. I also see that that I do eat enough protein. I eat more than enough protein for two people. The reason I eat so much protein is because I lift weights and exercise. Also, I need to stay away from the sugar. But overall, MyPlate says you should be eating 30% grains, 40% vegetables and 10% fruits with 20% protein. I see that I fall short in grains I ___ my grain intake at 10%, vegetable intake at 10%, fruits intake 5%. I get plenty of protein. I also don’t eat enough fiber. My current exercise regimen is one really good thing I have going for me. It consists of about an hour and a half. I do weight training and then an hour of cardio on the elliptical machine 3 days a week. I have actually lost over 30 pounds in the past 6 months. Compared to MyPyramid, I am in the healthy range of exercise. I have always loved to work out and have been an athlete all of my life including playing baseball basketball and football. I have played Division I college football. My goal is to get back to my playing weight of 220 pounds, which means I need to drop about 30 more pounds. I _____________to a ___ bad injury where I tore all tendons in my left foot and was inactive for 2 years. Basal Energy...
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...mountains stores kinetic energy.....when falls its potential energy..... and the danamo kept under it gives us ELECTRICITY.... 4. What is a trophic level? Give some examples. How much energy is lost at each trophic level? The trophic level is the position that an organism occupies in a food chain -what it eats, and what eats it. In an ecosystem there is almost always some foundation species that directly harvests energy from the sun, for example, grass. Next are herbivores (primary consumers) that eat the grass, such as the rabbit. Next are carnivores (secondary consumers) that eat the rabbit, such as a bobcat. There can be several intermediate links, which means that there can be another layer of predators on top, such as mountain lions, which sometimes eat bobcats. The larger amount of energy is lost at each trophic level. There is only 10% of energy that is passed on to the next level. This therefore means that 90% of the energy is lost on each level. 5. If you eat 600 calories per day (roughly one dessert) below your energy needs, how long would it take to lose 10 pounds? How long would you have to walk (assuming 80 calories burned per mile walked) to lose...
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...have tested is involves dieting. The theory that some people believe is that if you eat less but not necessarily healthier you will lost weight. Many people have tried dieting and have gone to the extreme by doing things such as binge dieting, purging and eating very small meals on a daily basis. These types of extreme dieting tactics can have long term affects on your body. I had been eating a lot of junk and unhealthy food and I had gained about 45 pounds within six months. At that point I decided to lose about 50 pounds to get to a better and healthier size and weight. I had been hearing that if I ate in smaller portions that I would lose weight. I put this theory to the test. For three months I started eating less junk food so instead of 5 slices of pizzas I would only eat two. I also began to keep track of what I ate and how much I ate. As a result of eating less I drank a lot more fluids. I had also seen a couple friends try to do this and it worked out successfully. Most of them lost 10 to 15 pounds in the first month of this diet. The type of informal research method I used was experimental research method. I personally tested the theory on myself to see if it was true or not. I came to the conclusion that this method of dieting does not work effectively. I ended up gaining 22 pounds within the three months I tried this type of dieting. I think it did not work because I did not eat healthy the only change was the portions of food I ate. I also did not do much of any...
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...Personal Goal Tinia Cobbs PSY/310 12/07/15 Julie Ellet Personal Goal One thing that I have always dealt with is the way I eat and maintaining a healthy lifestyle as I was growing up I was always picked on about my weight and the way I looked. The bullying and name calling started at a young age. I didn’t care too much about it then I would always laugh with people as they said the mean things. As I grew up it started to get to me. It’s like the older I got the more it would affect me. I have always been on the heavier side. Heart disease, diabetes, and cancer runs in my family big time. According to national heart, lung, and blood institute, there are all types of different risk that come with being overweight and obese such as… Coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, gallstones, and much more. Overweight and obesity also increase the health risk for children and teens, type 2 diabetes once was rare in American children, but an increasing number of children are developing the disease. Also overweight children are more likely to become overweight or obese as adults, with the same disease risk. My mom had thyroid cancer and my grandma had breast cancer twice. My mom faces all kinds of health problems. One of the main health problems she faces is diabetes. She also has tumors, the doctor has tried to remove them plenty of times but all they do is grow back. She’s...
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...Send Share Print Decades ago, around the time of Steven Tyler's last haircut, a completely wrongheaded idea started being passed around America's dinner tables: Eating fat makes you fat. Wrong. Eating fat won’t make you fat, any more than eating money will make you rich. Calories make you fat, and most “low-fat” or “fat-free” foods actually have just as many calories as their full-fat versions, because of added sugar and chemicals. And there’s no debate on this one: Since we made “cut down on fat” our favorite food Eat This, Not That by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding craze roughly 30 years ago, the U.S. obesity rate has doubled. Among children, it has tripled. That’s a failed food policy if ever there was one. But it’s just one of many “get fat” habits that can be turned into a “slim-down” habit, starting today. All you need is a pinch of resolve and a few new routines. Here are the 20 habits you can replace right now, compliments of the Eat This, Not That! No-Diet Diet. FAT HABIT #1: Eating "low-fat" It sounds crazy, but I want you to stop buying foods marketed as low-fat or fat-free. Typically, they save you only a few calories and, in doing so, they replace harmless fats...
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...follow. Random, controlled studies show that both low carbohydrate diets and low calorie diets are effective for weight. In all of these studies participants were randomly assigned to either a low carbohydrate diet or a low calorie diet. Studies done by the New England Journal of Medicine have shown that low carbohydrate diets are more effective for weight loss in the first three months of following the diet than compared to low calorie diet (Foster & Wyatt, 2010). However, after twelve months, studies show that both groups of people that were being studied all lost weight. A study done by the New England Journal of Medicine shows that the low carbohydrate group lost an average of 12.76 pounds of body weight after six months, while the group on low calorie diets lost an average of 4.18 pounds of body weight during the same period (Foster & Watts, 2003). The group that was on a low carbohydrate diet were consuming thirty grams of carbohydrate a day, while the group on the low calorie diet were at a five hundred calorie deficit a day. Studies also done by Journal of the American Medical Association, and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism show that both carbohydrate diets and low...
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...There are many fads and lose weight quick diets out there. Each and every one tries to convince you that they are the best, that their new and improved diet will definitely shed those unwanted pounds fast and with very little adjustment to your daily life. There are diets that tell you to only eat a certain color of food. There are diets that advise you to only eat carbohydrates or eat anything but carbohydrates. My favorites are the ones that try to convince you that you can lose weight without exercise. Let’s look at high protein diets. These diets assure you that if you eat only foods high in protein then you will lose weight faster than other diets. While this diet may in fact shed those pounds fast there are serious health risk involved that are not as highly publicized. Before we get to the dangers we will go over some of the supposed benefits and why they seem to work. There are 3 mechanisms your body has that a high protein diet promotes weight loss. One is the ability of a dietary protein to increase energy use. Now this may not be a significant weight loss and also depends on the proportions of animal and vegetable protein your intake. Second is high protein diets seem to raise daily energy and decrease the sleeping metabolic rate. The third is satiety. Protein makes you feel fuller than other nutrients. There are benefits to a high protein diet such as when you are on a high protein diet you tend to add more fish to your diet which gives you good protein and good...
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...How to Lose Weight Fast For instance, if you take in 1,050 to 1,200 calories a day, and exercise for one hour per day, you could lose 3-5 pounds in the first week, or more if you weigh more than 250 pounds. It's very important not to cut calories any further -- that's dangerous. Diets for Fast Weight Loss Eat vegetables to help you feel full. Drink plenty of water. Get tempting foods out of your home. Stay busy -- you don't want to eat just because you're bored. Eat only from a plate, while seated at a table. No grazing in front of the 'fridge. Don't skip meals. Keeping a food journal -- writing down everything you eat -- can also help you stay on track. Plan to do cardio and strength training. "Cardio burns the most calories, so it is ideal for fast weight loss, but afterward you need to include a few hours a week of strength training," Pace yourself. Don't do too much, too soon -- work your way up to help prevent injury. One way to step up the intensity is to do interval training -- brief bursts of high-intensity, followed by a more mellow pace, and repeating that pattern throughout your workout. My plan for you is simple.... Workout schedule: 1min-stretch 1min-warm-up 10-squats 10-push-ups 10-crunches 10-up and downs 10-leg lifts 1min-jump rope 10-lunges 1min-cool down Food guideline: Drink 6 cups of water a day Eat breakfast it's important Liquids are good keep you hydrated and running Vegetables and fruits one portion...
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...effective in the weight loss process. Many people take the easier route, which they believe is dieting. The statistics for the long term success of dieting alone is poor so you need to consider dieting and exercise. Statistics say only about 5% of dieters are successful in keeping weight off, and re-gain is very common. Usually one-third of weight lost is regained within one year. In three to five years all the weight has been regained along with some additional weight. If you start exercising to lose weight, you won’t succeed with the mentality of “I can eat anything because I’ll burn it off later.” You will have better results if you choose a healthy diet of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats while exercising. Healthy dieting can be effective for losing weight and keeping it off. One beneficial way to achieve this is through a diet that minimizes starches, sugars and animal fats from meat and dairy. The fact is, losing weight is time consuming. If you want to lose weight quickly, the approach is simple. Minimizing your sugar intake as well as starches is the first step. Sugar is addictive, highly fattening and is a leading cause of obesity and cardiovascular disease. While most of us on a weight loss mission concentrate on lowering fats, many of us fail to consider the role that refined sugar plays in our diets and in contributing to our growing waistlines. Large amounts of refined sugar are often hidden in many of the foods and drinks we consume every...
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