There is no substitute for a balanced diet. Written by James Winston
Powders, liquids or pills cannot substitute for solid food and yield permanent, healthful results (if God had meant us to live on supplements, we would have been born with a blender in our mouths instead of teeth). A balanced diet should consist of 2500 to 3000 calories a day (more depending on athletic activities) split up into proper proportions of protein (23 to 30%), fat (20 to 25%) and carbohydrates (45 to 55%). Note, that while "zone" diet, recommending 30% protein, 30% fat and 40% carbohydrate,
| | The Things You've Been Led To Believe When Losing WeightWritten by Ismael D. Tabije
So many techniques to lose weight have bombarded market today. People's quest for a healthier, sexier and fitter body has unveiled more than a couple of ideas how to realize that quest. There are even explanations as to why a specific "technique" works. Many also claim that their techniques have no "bad effects" in a person's health. Let's check out some of statements we were led to believe to achieve success in losing weight. •You need supplements to lose fat. •The only way to get really lean is to "starve" your self. •You can believe everything you read in magazines. •Meal replacement products, powders and diet shakes help you "burn" fat. •Thermogenic "fat burners" that containing ephedrine and caffeine are highly effective for permanent fat loss. •Losing fat can be accomplished without hard work. •Some people will never be able to lose weight and they should just give up and accept their genetics for what they are. •Zero carbohydrate or very low carbohydrate diets are best way to lose body fat permanently •If you eat right foods, you can lose fat permanently without exercise. •You can lose 30 pounds of fat in 30 days •"If all else fails, then steroids, growth hormone, weight loss drugs or surgery will help me lose this stubborn fat for good and regain my youthful look" •You Can Lose weight in just minutes each day (or week!) Guess what? These techniques do not really guarantee fast and satisfying results they promise. Do you really think you would lose weight by not doing anything, or by just taking those supplements, and starving yourself? According to Tom Venuto, author of Big Fat Lies and Burn Fat, Feed Muscle (http://hop.clickbank.net/?idtabije/burnthefat), twelve statements above are not surefire ways to lose weight, keep a healthy and sexy body and still stay fit. In fact, some of them can cause more harm than good to your health. Take for example dieting. It should not necessarily come to point that you have to starve yourself to make sure you do not gain weight. Tom stated that all you need is exercise, nutrition, and proper mental attitude to lose and eventually maintain your ideal weight.
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