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It is a widely reported FACT that 95% of diets don't work! That
fact doesn't stop over 75% of people saying they had been on
diet in the last year. So this being the case what's the point
in losing 20 Lbs, and gaining back 25Lbs and why do people do
it? There is no doubt that there is great pressure over the last
few years to look 'thin'.
So why do diets fail? That's the million dollar question. The
main reason diets fail is we are guilty of falling for the
latest cleaver marketing campaign. Over the last 10 years there
has been a stack of diets on the market many endorsed by
Hollywood stars.
Many of these diets DO work, BUT only short term. They often do
produce quick weight loss and fantastic results. The problem is
maintaining the weight loss as it is very difficult to stick to
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boring. Once you lose
the weight it is all too easy to slip back into your old ways
and go back to your normal calorie intake. This will result in
weight being put back on probably as fast as you lost it - often
you will end up heavier that when you started the 'diet'.
Healthy eating plan The best method to lose weight is through a
healthy eating plan and exercise. It's about re-educating how
you eat and what you eat. It's not rocket science. Don't fry
food or take fast food takeaways. Cut out the chips and
chocolate or least cut it back. Have fruit instead. Drink lots
of water. If you are finding it difficult to stick to the
healthy eating plan don't torture yourself, allow yourself a
treat once a week, but don't over do it - always moderation.
Exercise is key The bottom line is that exercise is good for you
and helps with your entire wellbeing. It doesn't matter if you
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'Eat, Shrink & Be Merry" - it's the title of a fun cookbook by two sisters, Janet and Greta Podleski that I found on the 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Web site (3fatchicks.com).
This week, December 1 marks World AIDS Day. And oh yes I know the Obama-mania continues with palpable frenzy, and why should the world not celebrate! These are the signs of the times indeed folks, but hey politics is not my area of expertise, so I shall stick to nutrition, diet and health. But the excitement is so visible, transcends borders and the seven seas, therefore no one can ignore it. ...
Mice that were fed a diet rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol for nine months developed a preliminary stage of the morbid irregularities that form in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
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