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by Lavleen Kaur

The worst way to lose weight

Unfortunately, the worst way to lose weight is also the most common. Don’t make the same mistakes. Muscle loss…horrible food cravings…metabolic damage…depression…All this and more is possible when you do all the wrong things to lose weight. We all know someone that has used these terrible weight loss methods, and maybe even have tried a few ourselves. I want to share with you how to lose weight in the worst possible way, explain why it’s the worst, and help you understand what to do instead. Step 1: Eat less and starve (Severely restrict your calories) To lose weight very quickly, and unhealthily, you should severely restrict your caloric intake. (In case you don’t know, a calorie is simply a measurement of energy in food.) Why is this bad, you ask?…...
Diets don't work
by Lavleen Kaur

Myth – Diets don’t work

Are you the one who believe that diets do not work? Read on... Fact Ultimately, if you take less calories than you need, your body will start to use up the stored fat to get the extra calories it needs to function properly. This will gradually result in weight loss. My advice is to follow a moderately restricted diet instead of a crash diet that bans your favorite foods and leave you feeling hungry. Commitment, discipline and motivation works BUT you are more likely to give up if you follow a diet with too many restrictions and you will end up saying that the diet didn't work. Dietitian Lavleen's tip Follow a balanced diet that enables you to include your favorite foods (except junk :) ) and never aim to…...
Weight loss tips
by Lavleen Kaur

10 best weight loss tips

1. SNACK, BUT SMARTLY Grazing between meals used to be on the weight-loss hit list. But nutritionists now know that it's better to satisfy a craving with healthy grub than ignore it and risk a junk-food binge later. The best picks are filling, protein-packed snacks, such as one stick of string cheese, a tablespoon of peanut butter on a piece of fruit. 2. TURN OFF THE TV Dining while viewing can make you take in 40 percent more calories than usual, reports a new study. And texting, driving, or any other distracting activity during a meal can also result in your eating too much. Instead, make each meal something you put on a plate and sit down to, even if you're eating solo. 3. STEP ON THE SCALE DAILY If…...