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Running Equals Weight Loss! #PLOT #P90x #Shayloss #Health #Fitness

   

      

       Running serves as an excellent workout choice to lose weight and keep in shape. It helps a great deal in getting rid of your flabby abs and bulging fats. In fact, today, health experts recommend running for weight loss. The results won't be magical, but definitely far more effective, when compared to other forms of physical workouts. Running about 25 to 30 miles per week, leads to a loss of about 2800 calories. Remember, you don't need to necessarily go in for fast pace running to lose weight. Rather, focus on long distance running at a slow pace, to fasten your weight loss program. Losing weight by running is a healthy way of managing your weight as well as ensuring a glow on your face. Given below are some running tips to lose weight and achieve a beautiful body that you had always craved for!!

Running To Lose Weight

• The first step would be to prepare yourself for the fact that you will undertake a running program to lose weight.
• Set realistic goals for yourself. You just cannot lose weight immediately and instantly. Know for sure that the process is a long one and it will take time to reflect the results.
• Consider a complete program of exercise, diet and lifestyle changes. You ideal reason for running is to burn up more calories than what you consume. Running will definitely help you do so, but you also need to maintain a specific diet plan.
• Taking into consideration that you are just a beginner, do not force yourself into a strict diet. To follow the new running regime you would require the necessary energy and the nutrients to run. Slowly, make changes in your diet plan.
• Once you have made minor changes in your diet plan, slowly increase the distance. Do not set time limit for your running. The main goal at this stage is to keep going without injuring or hurting yourself.
• This might come to you as a surprise but running also has a proper technique. If you are not running in the right way, you would end up hurting yourself. A change in the early stage would help prevent unnecessary injuries.
• Do not worry if your weight goes up initially. This may be because you would be building lean muscle, which is denser when compared to fat. However, after the initial rise, you would realize that you have lost weight.
• Instead of focusing on the running distance, focus on the running technique. You would definitely cover more distance with the right technique, thereby losing more weight. Remember, the more you run, the more you would end up burning fat.
• Once you have become comfortable running and feel no ache or pain, start increasing the speed of running. This would help you burn your fat quickly.
• Last but not the least, enjoy running. The more you run with pleasure, the easier it will be to lose weight. Remember, if it is no fun, it cannot be effective as well.

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Fast Food, Poison You Didn't Know! #PLOT #Shayloss #P90x #Health #Fitness

Here's Why Fast Food is Bad for You

By fast food, I'm not just talking about products that are processed and pre-prepared so that they can be cooked fast and handed over to the customer within a matter of minutes, such as is popular in the almost omni-present burger and fries restaurants that are advertised on TV all the time. I'm also including a lot of stuff that you buy at the supermarket that you pop into the microwave and have a ready meal for the family in a matter of minutes.

Convenience foods, or foods that require no preparation or traditional cooking by busy mothers trying to juggle a full time job with looking after a family are equally as unhealthy and unwholesome as the burgers and pizzas you get from fast food outlets. Here's why.

Foods that are processed and made into what can best be described as ready meals often contain few in any nutritional ingredients. They are bulked out with pasta, breadcrumbs, corn flour, processed potato, processed egg and milk products as well as hydrogenated vegetable oil, saturated fats, gums, sugar substitutes etc, then made to taste good by the addition of herbs and spices, salt, monosodium glutamate and sugars. They also contain artificial colours and preservatives as well as some artificial flavourings just to complete the unhealthy package!

What is the Health Impact of Fast Food?

The impact to health from fast food is quite staggering when it is consumed on a regular basis. Unfortunately, an ever growing number of households are doing exactly that, as fewer and fewer families rely on someone doing any conventional cooking using fresh food ingredients. Far too many households feed themselves on a constant, daily diet of microwaved ready meals with very little or zero fresh fruit or vegetables. Then they "treat" themselves to a meal out, by visiting a burger or pizza restaurant, or if they're feeling in need of a healthy meal, a steak and fries restaurant!

Here's what's wrong with that.

When your diet is lacking in fresh fruit and vegetables, your intake of essential nutrients that are derived from these sources is almost zero. Your intake of dietary fiber is also low to nonexistent.By replacing fresh wholesome food with processed, additive laden food, you do the following things to yoru body:

• Raise your blood pressure
• Increase the levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol
• Retard your metabolic rate (the rate at which you digest, process and eliminate food)
• Weaken your immune system
• Destabilize your blood sugar levels
• Reduce the ability of your colon to function properly

What all this does to your body is it increases your fat storage, especially if you lead a sedentary lifestyle.

It places you at risk of strokes from high blood pressure, type II diabetes from irregular blood sugar levels, heart attacks from raised LDL cholesterol levels, cancer of the colon because it cannot process the waste products properly, more frequent illness as your immune system is compromised and a greater chance of contracting other cancers as your levels of antioxidants is so low.

It increases your chances of contracting arthritis and other inflammatory diseases at an increasingly younger age as your overall body acidity rate increases, lowering your ability to process and remove excess uric acid from your bloodstream.

It also leads to weight gain and obesity, further increasing the likelihood of strokes and heart attacks.

All in all, it paints a pretty gloomy picture. So what can you do to redress the balance?

You need to cut out most of the fast, processed foodd from yoru diet and replace it with traditional, home cooked meals prepared and made from fresh vegetables, meat and fish. You should include fresh fruits and berries in that diet and switch to wholemeal bread and pasta to increase your body's intake of the all-important dietary fiber.

You may have spent years doing untold amounts of damage to your body, but that damage can be undone and fixed by switching your diet. Its never too late, unless you're about to check out of the hospital in a wooden box. So don't let it come to that and make the change now!

If you don't care about doing it for yourself, at least do it for your children. Show them you love them and give them a chance at living a healthy and long life by cooking them good wholesome food like your grandmother used to make for your parents and if you were lucky enough, like your parents did for you. 

Importance Of Breakfast and Why You Need It!!! #PLOT #P90x #Health #Shayloss #CTFxC

In simple terms breakfast means “breaking the fast” from the last meal the day before, which, will be at least from 8to 10 hours in general & also lasting till 12 hours to people having early dinner.

Breakfast is the first chance that body has to refuel its blood glucose levels. Glucose is the main energy source of body and it is also required to fuel the muscles needed for physical activity required throughout the day.

Research has proven that breakfast increases the attention level in children and it also helps reduce obesity. Those who have healthy breakfast are less prone to binge for the rest of the day. Breakfast is also known to help people in weight loss and weight management.

Other studies have even linked healthy breakfasts with less chronic disease, increased longevity and better health.The effects of a skipped breakfast are short attention span, lack of alertness, longer reaction time, low blood sugar, decreased work productivity.Breakfast is a great way to get more fiber in your diet. Plan your breakfast wisely.

Many people have several excuses for not having breakfast like ‘not hungry’ or ‘no time’ etc.

For this category The American Dietetic Association have suggested few simple ideas to help add breakfast to their daily diets;

• Ready-to-eat-whole-grain cereal topped with fruit and a cup of yogurt
• Whole-grain waffles topped with peanut butter,fruit or ricotta cheese
• A whole-wheat pitta stuffed with sliced hard-cooked eggs.
• Hot cereal topped with cinnamon,nutmeg,allspice or cloves
• Peanut butter on a bagel with fresh fruit (banana or apple wedges) and low-fat milk
• Breakfast smoothie (milk,fruit and teaspoon of bran,whirled in a blender)
  • Vegetable omelet with a bran muffin and orange juice

Simply remember the following tips while preparing your breakfast:

• Breakfast should supply at least 25percent of your daily nutritional requirement
• Should be high in complex carbohydrates and fiber like wheat or grain, less in saturated fat like butter and have a moderate amount of good quality protein like milk or egg
• Chose a whole fruit rather than gulping down that juice.

• If you are in a restaurant for your breakfast, don’t hesitate to ask for substitutions not available in the menu like egg white omelets instead of whole egg, cut fruits,yogurt,cottage cheese etc.
• Be careful while adding that extra spread of margarine or butter to your toast.
• Made with whole grains" doesn't mean the same thing as "100% whole grain." Choose 100% whole grain products as often as possible
• Be a little creative. Try your own home made recipes than going for the standard ones.

When we can take better care of our car, by having a regular maintenance done, without thinking, that it’ll die when it has too, then why should we think so for our own body.

And remember, Health is by Choice...not by chance! The choice is yours.

By adopting a better diet and wiser lifestyle habits, you can live longer, feel better, and enjoy a healthier, more productive life. Also #PLOT nation and #shayloos and beachbody crew, share this blog on your facebook, twitter or where ever, it keeps the health nation strong! Follow me on twitter P90xSexe1

Stupid Belly Fat I'm Kicking Your A**! #PLOT #P90x #Health #CTFxC #Shayloss

Here are a few simple tips you can use to learn how to burn off belly fat:

#1: First off, as I always say, weight loss is 50% diet and 50% exercise! What I mean by this is that you will not only have to change how you eat, but you will also have to change the way you work out each day if you want to achieve tangible results! Eating organic and fresh fruits and vegetables are effective ways to reduce abdominal fat. Also, instead of frying food, try grilling and steaming your foods which keeps the mineral and nutrients inside of the food.

#2: A good way to discover how to burn off belly fat is to recognize that situps and crunches alone are not that effective all by themselves! You have to workout the entire body, and you can do this by incorporating calisthenics and strength training exercises in your workout routine. Also, crunches are known to tone your upper abdominal muscles and leg raises are known to sculpt your lower stomach muscles, so if you do these with the proper nutrition and workout schedules, you’ll be fit in no time!

#3: Along with abdominal exercises, incorporate high intensity cardiovascular workouts such as sprinting, bicycling, swimming, jump roping, and running into your life. These exercises are a great way to not only burn calories and fat, but they are effective in boosting your metabolic process as well. However, you have to be consistent with these exercises if you want to see any tangible results!

#4: Another method of how to burn off belly fat would be to try compound weight training, which is an exercise routine that not only works out your abs, but it also exercises every other part of your body as well. Compound weight training includes bench pressing, squatting, pushups, pull-ups, deadlifts, and chin-ups, all of which practically workout several muscle groups in your body! Because of you working out the entire body, you will burn away your calories exponentially, and you’ll build more lean muscle tissue as well!

#5: In regards to healthy foods, I’d recommend that you eat broccoli, spinach, olives, egg whites, apples, bananas, and avocados too! However, make sure that these items are organic if you want to receive the most effective belly fat weight loss treatment. These items will get rid of the abdominal fat from your stomach when combined with the proper workout plan!

#6: Cutting down on your sugar intake is another technique for discovering how to burn off belly fat. Eliminate things such as candy, soda, cupcakes, donuts, and similar items from your diet if you want to remove that spare tire from your tummy!

#7: Last but not least, I always recommend that you keep a journal that documents your progress in matters of dieting and exercising! Doing so will physically show you whether or not you are truly progressing with your weight loss goals, and it’s a great way to get feedback on what works for you and what does not work for you, in regards to your regimen.

I hope these tips helps as they did me. If you have some tips that help you please leave a comment below telling me. Also share this blog on your facebook its keeps the nation strong!

Heart Rate and Weight Loss! #PLOT #P90X #Shayloss #Health #Fitness

The concept that longer lower intensity cardio sessions are better for weight loss has been around for quite some time and is often referred to as working out in the fat burning zone. This idea is a myth and a misinterpretation of the body’s energy systems. The average person burns a mix of 50% fat and 50% carbs when at rest (well trained individuals burn 70% fat and 30% carbs). When a person begins to exercise the mix changes and carbs begin to take over energy production.

The higher the intensity of your workout the less fat you burn. This is your body’s way of delivering oxygen to exercising muscles faster. It sounds reasonable to think that if you exercise at a lower intensity and burn more fat you will lose more weight but contrary to popular belief that is not the case. The best way to lose weight is by burning more calories than you consume and exercising at a higher intensity tends to burn more calories.

Here’s an example; a 130lb woman who performs 30 minutes of cardio at 60-65% of her maximum heart rate burns 146 calories and 73 total fat calories while a 130lb woman who performs 30 minutes of cardio at 80-85% of her maximum target heart rate burns 206 calories and 82 total fat calories. As you can see the second woman is burning the most calories, which is what really matters when it comes to weight loss, but she is also burning more fat calories. If both women eat a similar diet and they are burning more calories than they are consuming then the second woman will lose weight faster.



Here´s how to calculate your target heart rate range for higher intensity exercise:
220 - your age = max HR
max HR x .70 = lower end of your range
max HR x .85 = upper end of your range
For example, if you´re 30 years old:
220 - 30 = 190
190 x .70 = 133
190 x .85 = 161
You can also use ratings of perceived exertion to determine the intensity of your workout, with a 5 being a low intensity workout and a 10 being a really high intensity workout.

If you find that you have a tough time staying between 70-80% of your maximum heart rate you can work up to it by trying an interval training workout which switches back and forth from low to high intensity. Most cardio machines have an interval program or you can use a watch to switch back and forth every 1-2 minutes. You can also try switching out one of your longer lower intensity workouts for a 20 minute higher intensity workout every week until you start to build up some stamina and then you can mix it up as much as you like. It’s important to continue to do both types of cardio workouts so that your body doesn’t get accustomed to either one. This way you burn as many calories as possible while avoiding a plateau, boredom, and injuries.

This information has help me a lot in my weight loss journey and I hope this will help you in your weight journey. Remember to follow my blog and share it on your Facebook.

The Greatest Shake Ever For Weight Loss!! #PLOT #Health #CTFxC #Shayloss

 Shakeology

 

 

What It Does 

In an independent 90-day study,  participants replaced one meal a day with Shakeology ^® and exercised regularly.

Here's what they told us:

• "I felt full and didn't struggle with hunger."
• "I felt a better sustained energy throughout the day."
• "I have tons of energy. I feel so healthy!"
• "I replaced all my vitamin supplements. I felt healthy and energized."
• "I was able to think more clearly and stay focused."
• "I have more energy, less cravings, more endurance, and feel more youthful."
• "Shakeology reduced my appetite and increased my energy so that I could accomplish more things throughout the day."
• "I have tried a lot of protein shakes and meal-replacement-type drinks, and Shakeology is the best tasting of them all. I mix it with a bit of soy milk and ice, and it tastes like an ice cream shake!"

Here's what the doctor who ran the study observed about the participants:

• They reduced oxidative stress, a risk factor for degenerative diseases, by as much as 90%.
• They lowered their total cholesterol levels by an average of 30% and their "bad" cholesterol levels by an average of 38%.
• They reduced their cardiovascular risk factors by an average of 24%. 

How It Works

This patent-pending daily nutritional shake helps your body gently eliminate toxins more efficiently while allowing for better absorption of the essential nutrients you need. A proprietary blend of digestive enzymes and prebiotics helps your body progressively eliminate the toxins that build up over time from eating today's highly processed foods.

At the same time, whole-food ingredients deliver the essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals your body needs to curb cravings, allowing your body to shed stored fat while the more than 20 different antioxidants and phytonutrients help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke.

What's In It

Even if you searched all over the world, you probably wouldn't be able to find all of the 70-plus, ultra-high-quality ingredients we've included in Shakeology. Not only do you get a wide range of essential nutrients, from the fruits and vegetables you should be eating more of every day, you'll also get the benefits of important foods from all around the world—foods that the latest scientific research has shown to be highly advantageous to your well-being.

More than 70 different ingredients were chosen from around the world for their potency and bioavailability (the ability to deliver the nutrients your body needs). Here are the key nutrient groups that these ingredients deliver:

• Protein and Essential Amino Acids to help build long, lean muscles and reduce food cravings
• Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes, which aid in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption
• Antioxidants and Phytonutrients to help counteract free radical damage that can lead to degenerative diseases
• Vitamins and Minerals your body needs to function for
  optimal health

Protein and Essential Amino Acids

• Help build and repair muscles
• Reduce hunger and food cravings
• Help keep blood sugar steady
• Support brain function to help promote alert thinking and reduce anxiety
• Promote healthy skin, hair, and nails

Shakeology includes whey protein isolate, an easily absorbable source of high-quality protein that's ideal for building and maintaining lean muscle mass. It also helps keep your blood sugar steady, reducing hunger and junk food cravings. Essential amino acids, found in protein, help the body repair muscle tissue and heal wounds; support the brain to promote calmness and alertness; and reduce hunger pangs. The whey protein in Shakeology provides a highly bioavailable source of essential amino acids.

Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes

• Aid digestion
• Help boost the immune system
• Increase absorption of nutrients
• Help keep you "regular"

Shakeology contains many ingredients that are beneficial to the digestive system. Prebiotics, natural components of certain plants, help support the "friendly" bacteria in your digestive tract. They may also help with the absorption of minerals such as calcium. Digestive enzymes, from plant sources such as pineapples and papayas, help your body break down food into its individual components, making the nutrients easier to absorb. Cooking can destroy food's natural digestive enzymes, so there's a good chance that you don't get enough of them in your diet.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

• Get rid of harmful free radicals
• Help decrease inflammation
• Help boost your immune system

• Potentially decrease the risk of degenerative diseases
• May even increase longevity

Many of Shakeology's fruit and vegetable sources have been chosen for their high concentration of healthy natural substances known as phytonutrients, including flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanins, and catechins. These substances have antioxidant properties, meaning they help get rid of molecules known as free radicals, which damage cells and may be a key component of the aging process. In laboratory tests, phytonutrients have shown promise in helping prevent a wide variety of degenerative conditions. What's more, studies suggest that the natural mix of phytochemicals you get from whole-plant sources is more effective than taking them individually as nutritional supplements.

23 Vitamins and Minerals

• Get a wide range of essential nutrients
• Get your necessary vitamins every day
• Make up for dietary deficiencies

Most of us don't get the complete range of essential vitamins and minerals in our daily diets. Some important vitamins, such as vitamin C and the B vitamins, are water-soluble, meaning they're flushed out of your body after a short time and need to be replenished regularly. Others, like vitamin E, can be difficult to get enough of in food. Shakeology provides all these nutrients in an easy-to-take, easily absorbable form, so you never have to worry.

 This stuff works for me and of this morning I lost 87 pounds! If you guys wanna buy some or get more info click Shakeology. Watch the video below to see what the Docs say!

 

Treadmill vs. Elliptical: Which Is Best For You? #PLOT #P90X #CTFxC #Shayloss #Fitness

   Adding cardio machines to your workout routine is a great way to get heart healthy and an effective way to lose weight.  Elliptical trainers and treadmills are the top cardio machines.  Both give the benefits of exercising in a controlled climate environment. Both are safe for beginning exercisers and seniors, while providing the option for a more rigorous workout for those more advanced.  So, how do you know which one is best for you? There are several factors to consider.

  

Impact

The elliptical is a no-impact machine.  It’s like running in mid-air.  This is a great benefit for persons with joint problems or joint pain.   However, some impact is necessary to strengthen bones.  This is also referred to as weight-bearing exercise. Treadmills are low- to high-impact machines.  The amount is determined by whether you choose to walk, jog or run on the treadmill bed. Many treadmills allow you to adjust the incline of the machine, as if you were walking uphill. Without adding any impact to your workout, you can dramatically increase intensity. Advantage: Treadmill

 

Calories Burned

Here are some comparative statistics on a treadmill vs. elliptical*

Ex: 180lb person completing 45 minutes of work

Elliptical – 441.8 calories burned

Treadmill – 675 calories burned (9 minute mile pace)

Advantage: Treadmill

For Joint Pain Sufferers

The treadmill can give you a healthy workout when doing walking exercises.  Its low impact allows some bone-building benefits, and can be done at your own pace.  The elliptical trainer offers no-impact, using only muscle strength to push the pedals.  You can pedal forward or reverse to use different leg muscles and adjust the resistance to suit your comfort and ability.  Using the handles allows you to work your upper body and lower body at the same time to burn more calories.  The elliptical trainer provides nearly the same health benefits as a treadmill with no negative impact on sore joints.

Advantage: Elliptical trainer

 

For Beginners

For those who are just beginning a fitness routine, it’s important to start slowly to minimize risk of injury.  Both the treadmill and elliptical trainer offer a no-to-low impact workout to ease you into your new fitness routine.  Starting slow and building up your time and speed is a great way to find a fitness routine you can maintain, since consistency is the key.  The fat burning benefits of exercise are best when done every day.  A study at the University of Missouri - Columbia shows that the fat-clearing enzymes peak at 12 hours after exercising, but disappear 24 hours after exercising.  A little bit every day is better than all-out exertion once a month.  The study also shows that exercising for 10 minutes intervals, with a 20 minute rest in between, is a proven fat-clearing strategy - good news for beginners who may not yet have the stamina for a full hour, or even 30-minute, workout.

Advantage:  Neither – both treadmill and elliptical can provide a good fat-burning workout.

 

The Bottom Line

Treadmills are an exercise mainstay for a very good reason.  They are calorie-burning, bone-density-building machines that allow the exerciser to go at their own pace and comfort level.  Treadmills accommodate all fitness levels to provide a healthy workout.  Walking, whether done outdoors or on a treadmill, is an easy-to-do exercise for all ages and fitness abilities, and has major health benefits.  

 

Elliptical trainers are best for those with joint pain or injuries, and for those who need a no impact exercise routine.  What you lose in bone-building power, you gain in the ability to exercise in comfort.  If joint pain is keeping you from exercising, the elliptical trainer is the cardio machine to start with.  

 

Once you’re moving more easily, however - and weight loss should have a definite, positive impact on your joint pain – adding treadmill workouts to your routine will provide variety and enhance bone strength.

That's my take on that subject, I wrote about this today because i have both. My friends always ask me which is better. I say both, I always switch up the machines and workouts every day keeping the body guess bring the X. I hopes this help you decide on whats right for you! As always don't forget to share this blog on you Facebook and where ever you can, it helps the nation! 

Why Men Lose Weight Faster Then Women! #PLOT #P90x #Health #Fitness

Men vs. Women!

   Everybody wants to be thin. But as hard as both sexes are working at it, men still have an easier time than women shedding those unwanted wanted pounds. And there are several reasons why. One reason is most men have more muscles than women. Experts on the issue say that because men have more muscle mass than women, those muscles burn more calories while at rest. The rate at which one's muscles burn calories while at rest is called the basal metabolic rate. The higher the basal metabolic rate, the easier it is for someone to burn calories and lose weight. 


   "When they go on a diet, they just seem to automatically lose weight," said Eloise Doxie Dixon about people with high metabolic rates.


   Another reason men lose weight faster than women is that they have less body fat. Everyone has to maintain a certain amount of body fat. But the more fat, the harder it is to shed pounds. Women, on average, have a higher body fat percentage than men. Any amount up to 25 percent is a normal body fat level for women while any amount up to 13 percent is considered normal for men. The location and types of fat play a role in weight loss as well. Men usually have higher levels of visceral fat, which is located around the organs, in the abdominal area, This fat is easier to lose. 


   Women, however, have more subcutaneous fat, which is located right up under the skin in locations like the hips and thighs. It's harder to lose. On average, a man can lose between 20-30 pounds within a 30-day time period while a women in the same length of time will probably only lose 15-20 pounds. 


   In addition, sex hormones are also instrumental in body fat retention, Both men and women have the hormone testosterone, but men have more. Both sexes have the hormone estrogen, but women have more which allows them to bear children, but also contributes to the retention of body fat, doctors say. 


   We already know that men and women are from different planets. But one of the most frustration differences involves weight loss. It seems like us men can do a few pushups, run around the block, eat a whole pizza and still end up losing weight, but i still wouldn't eat the pizza. Meanwhile, the women are meticulously counting every calorie as it goes into there mouths, exercising like fiends and watching the scale move at a glacial pace. If that's your experience, you're not crazy. It's true that men lose weight faster than women and, believe it or not, there are some good reasons for this phenomenon. Researchers are spending more time looking at these differences and trying to figure out why women respond differently to exercise.

   That's all for today I hope this answer some questions that you girls had! As always hit the like button on my Facebook page if you already didn't link is to the right of this blog and share this blog on your Facebook, twitter, youtube or where ever! When you share it, it helps the nation!  

Fats and Carbs/Speed up Metabolism #PLOT #P90x #Health #Fitness

Fats and Carbohydrates

  In recent times it would give the impression that fats and carbohydrates have both gotten a bad rap. First it was fat that was the culprit in all dietary ills, and low fat diets were all the rage. Then the two switched places, with carbohydrates being the bad guys and fat reigning supreme.

  Both fats and carbohydrates play an important role in nutrition, and both are vital to a healthy diet. It would be impossible and unwise to remove all fat from the diet, since fat is important for the production of energy, and for carrying valuable fat soluble vitamins like vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K, throughout the body. In addition, fat plays a very important role in regulating various bodily functions.

Even though some fat is essential to a healthy body, too much fat can be harmful. Excessive levels of dietary fats have been implicated in heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol levels and even some cancers. Most nutritionists suggest limiting daily fat intake to less than 20% of calories, although taking that level lower than 10% is not recommended.   The type and amount of fat in the diet makes all the difference. A diet high in saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol has been associated with a variety of ills, including heart disease, stroke and other related diseases. In addition, many long-term chronic problems, such as obesity, are associated with high levels of dietary fats.   Food labels do make the complex process of choosing the right fats somewhat easier. For instance, trans fats will be listed on the ingredient list of foods that include them. In general, trans fats are found mainly in processed foods. When limiting your daily intake of fat and cholesterol, it is good to have an understanding of nutritional labels. This government mandated labels could be a huge help to those who take the time to read and be aware of them. Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet as well, and carbs are necessary for providing energy and many vital nutrients. Carbohydrates are found in fruits and vegetables, in grains and in milk and dairy products. It is important to choose carbohydrates carefully, however, since not all are equally healthy. Keeping saturated fats and trans fats to a minimum is important to a healthy diet. Trans fats, which are solid at room temperature, are most often found in highly processed foods like cookies, cakes and other baked goods. In addition, trans fats are often found in fried foods and in salty snacks like potato chips. While these foods are no good and never be touched, it is best to avoid all those types of snacks. As with many products, less is often more when it comes to choosing foods rich in carbohydrates. For example, less refined whole grain bread is generally more nutritious than white bread, which has gone through a greater amount of refining. That is because the refining process tends to decrease nutrient content over time. Of course, there are some elements in the diet that should be limited. Two of these elements are sugar and salt. Most Americans consume too much salt and sugar, and this has led to epidemics of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other ills. Limiting sugar and salt, while choosing good fats and unrefined carbohydrates, is a great way to make the most of the nutritional value of the foods you eat. There's a lot to understand about fats and carbohydrates. We were able to provide you with some of the facts above, but there is still plenty more to write about in subsequent articles. Speed Up Your Metabolism    Metabolism gets blamed when people put on weight or have trouble losing weight, but you can learn how to speed up your metabolism. Increasing your metabolism can help you burn calories, replace fat with muscle and give you more energy. The key to increasing your metabolism is understanding what it is metabolism is a combination of physical and chemical processes called anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism is the constructive phase of metabolism in which body cells synthesize protoplasm for growth and repair. Catabolism is the destructive phase of metabolism in which complex substances are broken down into simpler compounds producing energy which is essential for the proper functioning of body cells.   Together, these processes distribute nutrients which are absorbed into the blood after digestion. Three factors determine your metabolic rate, which is the amount of calories your body uses every day. The basal metabolic rate(BMR) is the rate your body uses energy for vital body processes. The rate you burn energy during physical activity and the rate you use energy during digestion of food are the two other factors involved in your total metabolic rate.    To improve your metabolic efficiency you only need to alter what you eat and what you do a little bit to experience a difference in how you look and feel.The best way to jump-start your metabolism is to exercise. Exercise will reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass. By increasing lean muscle mass, metabolism will increase and aid in the weight-loss process. Muscle tissue uses more calories than fat tissue because it has a higher metabolic rate. Aerobic exercise, like walking, swimming or cycling, has the added bonus of speeding up your metabolism for 4 to 8 hours after you stop exercising. Additional calories will be burned off long after you stop exercising.   Weight lifting, resistance or strength training, does not speed up your metabolism, but it does burn fat and increase your lean muscle mass which increases your resting metabolic rate. A combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training is best for optimal fat burning and metabolism boosting. Exercise in the morning and you will reap the benefits of a faster metabolism throughout the day, or exercise in short 10 or 15-minute bursts every couple of hours to keep your metabolism pumping. Exercise any time you can fit it into your day and you will burn that fat away. By exercising just a little more than usual you can speed up your metabolism and use up stored fat in the process. Eat breakfast!    Breakfast is essential. Your body has been deprived of food throughout the night, therefore your metabolism has slowed. If the cells do not receive sufficient nutrients they will begin to function less efficiently on smaller amounts, and they will actually store more fat to use during these times of nutritional deprivation. Eat six small meals a day to keep your body's fuel supply consistent and keep your metabolism revved up. Avoid eating late at night because your metabolism naturally slows down in the afternoon and evening, so eat a hearty breakfast. Consistency is important because your body metabolism adapts to your current weight. If you have been dieting or skipping meals your body's metabolism slows down to compensate for the lack of nutrients. When lean people overeat their metabolism speeds up and when obese people diet their metabolism slows down. The key is a balance of exercise and diet.   Eat fewer high-fat foods and less total calories. Choosing healthy foods, such as lean protein and vegetables, can actually increase your metabolism as well. Increase dietary fiber and limit sugary foods, alcohol, caffeine and don't smoke. The best foods to increase your metabolism and help you lose weight are fish, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, blueberries and other fruits, whole grains, and at least 8 glasses of water a day.   When your cells need energy they will break down carbohydrates first, then fat and finally protein. Your body converts carbohydrates into a form of sugar called glucose which is easily used as fuel by your body. Any excess carbohydrates you eat will be turned into fat for storage. Of course, any fat you eat will be stored as fat as well. Your body converts the fat you eat into body fat very efficiently. If you exercise and eat wisely, however, you will burn those fat stores and increase your metabolism.   You can jump-start a sluggish metabolism through exercise and diet which will have lasting health benefits for you. Not only will you lose weight and gain muscle mass, but you'll have more energy to burn and you'll feel great. That's all for today hoped you enjoy reading lol well as always share this blog on your Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and where ever else, I'm sure you can find the links on the page surronding this blog!