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Feb 162012
 

Excess fat in the body, especially in the stomach area results from lack of exercise and eating too much. By taking right actions, we can reduce the stomach fat, as well total body fat.

What is Metamucil?

[easyazon-link asin=”B0013I1H9G”]Metamucil[/easyazon-link] is a supplement, rich in fiber and made from the husks (outer coverings) of psyllium seeds. Metamucil supplement is supposed to be taken by mixing its recommended dosage with water to reduce blood cholesterol and improve digestion. Metamucil is also very helpful to prevent constipation.

Metamucil supplement is rich in fiber and low in calories, and this helps us to lose weight, although, it is not used or prescribed as a treatment for obesity. Consult your doctor before making Metamucil as a part of your weight loss plan.

Metamucil weight loss diet plan

Controlling your weight requires that a person to reduce the number of calories consumed. By taking Metamucil 30 minutes prior to meals will make the person feel full faster, and for a longer time. This will reduce the tendency to overeat that will reduce the number of calories consumed. The Metamucil psyllium fiber may also regulate the blood sugar levels and can decrease the craving between meals.

A proper weight loss plan can be made after consulting with your dietician, to include necessary protein, nutrients and minerals.

Nutritional structure of Metamucil

Fiber: Metamucil is rich in dietary fiber that helps to regulate bowel movements, prevent constipation, promote digestive health and manage the cholesterol levels. Dietary fiber in Metamucil also stimulates the feelings of satiety, so that the person does not feel hungry often, this is very good for weight loss.

Calories: This supplement is good for dieting as it is low in calories.

Sugar: Powder comes in two types: regular and sugar free. The sugar free version is very lightly sweetened with aspartame (synthetic sweetener) to better its taste without extra calories. Metamucil weight loss can be carried out with the sugar free version.

Fat: It is fat-free and hence including this in your weight loss plan is beneficial.

 

Additional information

Metamucil powder swells up when mixed with liquid. It is thus important to mix this supplement with proper amounts of fluid to prevent choking. Also, do not take Metamucil in case you have trouble swallowing or have kidney disease.

If you decide that Metamucil weight loss is right for you – you can go ahead and talk to physician about this option.

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Feb 122012
 

Coconut oil contains about 50% lauric acid, which has many health benefits, like in protecting us against pathogens and in developing a healthy metabolism.
Coconut oil contains only about 6% monounsaturated and about 2% polyunsaturated fatty acids. It consists of such saturated fatty acids that are easily digestible, converted into energy, and can speed up the metabolism; whereas the oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids are more difficult for the body to disintegrate and to be used for energy. They are usually stored in the body as fat.

How coconut oil promotes weight loss

Medium-chain fatty acids found in coconut oil can be up to 3 times more effectual to raise the metabolism compared to polyunsaturated fatty acids. It means that coconut oil can be used as an effective means for weight loss.

Coconut oil retards (slows down) the digestion of food by the intestines, which makes you feel full for a longer time after a meal. Many people have watched that after putting coconut oil to their diet, they are less-inclined to snacking.

Coconut Oil Weight Loss Since it slows down the digestion process, it also slows down the rate at which carbohydrates are broken down into blood glucose. This will help coconut oil to prevent the blood sugar changes after a meal.

Coconut oil is very good for removing the toxins from the body. It cleanses the body of toxins, nourishes the cells and balances the digestive tract. These positive benefits restore our health and provide the way for natural coconut oil.

Tips for using coconut oil to lose weight

Choose the correct kind of coconut oil for weight loss. Organic, unrefined extra virgin coconut oil is the best one as it preserves most of the natural goodness of the coconut oil.

Initially, start with one teaspoon a day and gradually increase to incorporate 4-5 tablespoons per day in your diet.

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Oct 172011
 

Jennifer Hudson was about 200 pounds (90 kilos) when she decided to cordially change her life: it’s time to lose weight.
Weight Loss Story of celebrity Jennifer Hudson
Hudson has lost an impressive 80 pounds during her few months dieting period.
The calorie counter reveals how Jennifer Hudson lost 80 pounds (36 kilos) and went from a size 16 to a size 6.
Continue reading »

 Posted by at 8:27 pm Dieting 5 Responses »
Oct 132011
 

Here is how to use Chipotle calorie counter below: sum up all of the ingredients to receive the total chipotle nutrition value. Start with vegetables and finish with sauces and cheese and other extras.

Chipotle nutrition



Nutrition in Chipotle

Chipotle Calories

Total Fat

Cholesterol, mg

Protein, grams

Calcium

Iron

Flour Tortilla (burrito), one

290

9.0

0

7

20%

15%

Flour Tortilla (taco), one

90

2.5

0

2

6%

4%

Soft Corn Tortilla, one

60

0.5

0

1.5

6%

2%

Crispy Taco Shell, one

60

2.0

0

<1

2%

2%

Cilantro-Lime Rice, 3 ounces

130

3.0

0

2

2%

2%

Black Beans, 4 ounces

120

1.0

0

7

4%

10%

Pinto Beans,4 oz

120

1.0

5

7

4%

10%

Fajita Vegetables, 2.5 ouncez

20

0.5

0

1

2%

2%

Barbacoa, 4 oz

170

7.0

60

24

2%

15%

Chicken, 4 oz

190

6.5

115

32

2%

8%

Carnitas,4 oz

190

8.0

70

27

2%

8%

Steak, 4 oz

190

6.5

65

30

2%

15%

Fresh Tomato  Salsa, 3.5 oz

20

0.0

0

1

2%

2%

Green Tomatillo Salsa, 2 oz

15

0.0

0

1

2%

2%

Roasted Chili – Corn Salsa, 3.5 oz

80

1.5

0

3

0%

4%

Red Tomatillo Salsa 2 oz

40

1.0

0

2

2%

6%

Cheese 1 ounce

100

8.5

30

8

20%

0%

Sour Cream, 2 oz

120

10.0

40

2

4%

0%

Guacamole,  3.5 oz

150

13.0

0

2

2%

2%

Romaine Lettuce, tacos, 7 oz

5

0.0

0

0

0%

2%

Chips, 4 oz

570

27.0

0

8

4%

6%

 Posted by at 10:34 pm Calories in Food 1 Response »
Oct 012011
 

How to get lowest calorie alcohol shots 

Look for sodas in shots. Ask bartender to use diet Pepsi or zero calories Coca-Cola or other soda drinks instead of regular ones. Zero calorie drinks have ZERO calories.

Check out the full list of Calories in soda.

Full list of beer calories

 

Golden rule of lowest calories alcohol

When counting calories in alcohol shots, bare in mind that one shot is usually an ounce and a half (1,5 oz), that is  45 grams.

Bacardi and diet coke  – 100 calories per shot

Rolling Rock light beer – 83 cal

Beck’s Premium Light Beer – 64 calories

Unsweetened Ice Tea with Bacardi Raz – 100 calories

Japanese Sake – 60 calories in one serving

Bloody Mary’s with Low Sodium Tomato Juice contain 100 calories per shot

Be aware that not only do shots boost calories, they also have an impact on your inhibitions. That means that your can start feeling hunger or you’ll just suddenly find yourself snacking on leftover crackers, pizza, nuts, or whatever left on the table.

 

Yep, it can be hard keeping track of calories drinking shots in the club.

If you still have doubts what is the lowest calorie alcohol shots  – just take plain vodka! 40% alcohol is the most common type of vodka and it has 100 calories per one shot of 1.5 oz (45 grams).

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Sep 302011
 

Green Coffee 800 Review

Green coffee 800 actually is not an extract from coffee beans. It called coffee because it still has caffeine, but only half of what real black coffee has. Green Coffee 800 Formula is a “drug-free” dietary supplement developed from a blend of herbal extracts. It contain ingrediants 70 mg Calcium, 250 mcg Chromium Picolinate and 700 mg Proprietary Herbal Bend: Green tea leaf standardized extract. It claim to reduce your appetite and stimulate body to burn calories and lose weight. The ingredient that reduce appetite called Chromium dinicotinate and green tea. Ginseng helps keep body energy up, Green tea also influence mental activity.

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Green Coffee Extract Review

Extract of Green Coffee is a powerful natural antioxidant. It produced from real coffee beans. One pack of Green Coffee Extract by Source Naturals contain 69 mg of Calcium and 500 mg of Green Coffee Bean Extract. Green coffee extract has been shown to support normal cellular regeneration and growth.

Latest research has proved that Green Coffee Extract can promote weight loss but the effect is very small the effect is small, and the clinical relevance of this effect is uncertain.

Even two products above have similar names, they should not be compared together. While Green Coffee 800 does not have any real coffee extract, it does promote weight loss, at the same time real Green Coffee extract has proven to have little influence on weight loss but benefit to the overall health.

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 Posted by at 9:29 pm Dieting 1 Response »
Sep 302011
 

 KFC Calorie Counter

Chicken KFC chicken meal

One serving, in grams

Calories

OR Chicken Whole Wing 49 120 calories
OR Chicken Breast 163 360
OR Chicken Breast without skin or breading 116 160
OR Chicken Drumstick 51 120
OR Chicken Thigh 96 250
EC Chicken Whole Wing 56 190
EC Chicken Breast 176 510
EC Chicken Drumstick 59 150
EC Chicken Thigh 110 340
Spicy Crispy Whole Wing 51 170
Spicy Crispy Breast 178 420
Spicy Crispy Drumstick 55 160
Spicy Crispy Thigh 111 360
Grilled Chicken Whole Wing 37 80
Grilled Chicken  Breast 152 220
Grilled Chicken Drumstick 50 90
Grilled Chicken  Thigh 88 170

 

KFC meal calories One serving, in grams KFC Calories
Crispy Strips (3) 165 390
Crispy Strips (2) 110 260
KFC® OR Filet 100 200

 

KFC Chicken Wings One serving, in grams KFC Calories
Hot KFC Wings 22 70
HBBQ KFC Hot Wings 31 80
KFC FieryBuffaloHot Wings 29 70

 

Calories in KFC sides One serving, in grams KFC calories
Green Beans 86 25
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy 145 120
Mashed Potatoes without Gravy 102 90
Macaroni and Cheese 135 160
Potato Wedges 108 290
Corn on the Cob (3″) 71 70
Corn on the Cob (5.5″) 146 140
BBQ Baked Beans 138 210
Potato Salad 135 210
Cole Slaw 114 150
Biscuit 54 180
Sweet Kernel Corn 95 100
Macaroni Salad 117 190
KFC® Cornbread Muffin 52 210

 

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Sep 302011
 

Soda water calories

Calories in drinks

CapriSun® Roarin’ Waters Tropical Fruit 6 fl oz. 30 calories

Milk 2% 10 fl oz. 170 calories

Pepsi®* 16 fl oz. 180 calories

Pepsi®* 20 fl oz. calories

Pepsi®* 30 fl oz. 350 calories

Pepsi®* 64 fl oz. 780 calories

 

Wild Cherry Pepsi®* 16 fl oz. 180

Wild Cherry Pepsi®* 20 fl oz. 230

Wild Cherry Pepsi®* 30 fl oz. 350

Wild Cherry Pepsi®* 64 fl oz. 780

 

Sierra Mist®*  16 fl oz. 180

Sierra Mist®*  20 fl oz. 230

Sierra Mist®*  30 fl oz. 350

Sierra Mist®*  64 fl oz. 780

 

Miranda® Strawberry* 16 fl oz. 190 calories

Miranda® Strawberry* 20 fl oz. 250 calories

Miranda® Strawberry* 30 fl oz. 390 calories

Miranda® Strawberry* 64 fl oz. 850 calories

 

Manzanita Sol®* 16 fl oz. 190 calories

Manzanita Sol®* 20 fl oz. 250 calories

Manzanita Sol®* 30 fl oz. 390 calories

Manzanita Sol®* 64 fl oz. 850 calories

 

Lipton® Brisk® Lemon Tea* 16 fl oz. 120 calories

Lipton® Brisk® Lemon Tea* 20 fl oz. 160 calories

Lipton® Brisk® Lemon Tea* 30 fl oz. 250 calories

Lipton® Brisk® Lemon Tea* 64 fl oz. 540 calories

 

Lipton® Brisk® Peach Tea* 16 fl oz. 140

Lipton® Brisk® Peach Tea* 20 fl oz. 180

Lipton® Brisk® Peach Tea* 30 fl oz. 280

Lipton® Brisk® Peach Tea* 64 fl oz. 620

 

Lipton® Brisk® Raspberry Tea* 16 fl oz. 140

Lipton® Brisk® Raspberry Tea* 20 fl oz. 180

Lipton® Brisk® Raspberry Tea* 30 fl oz. 280

Lipton® Brisk® Raspberry Tea* 64 fl oz. 620

 

Mountain Dew®* 16 fl oz. 190

Mountain Dew®* 20 fl oz. 250

Mountain Dew®* 30 fl oz. 390

Mountain Dew®* 64 fl oz. 850

 

Code Red Mountain Dew®* 16 fl oz. 190

Code Red Mountain Dew®* 20 fl oz. 250

Code Red Mountain Dew®* 30 fl oz. 390

Code Red Mountain Dew®* 64 fl oz. 850

 

Tropicana® Lemonade* 16 fl oz. 180

Tropicana® Lemonade* 20 fl oz. 230

Tropicana® Lemonade* 30 fl oz. 350

Tropicana® Lemonade* 64 fl oz. 780

 

Tropicana® Pink Lemonade* 16 fl oz. 180 calories

Tropicana® Pink Lemonade* 20 fl oz. 230

Tropicana® Pink Lemonade* 30 fl oz. 350

Tropicana® Pink Lemonade* 64 fl oz. 780

 

Tropicana® Fruit Punch* 16 fl oz. 190

Tropicana® Fruit Punch* 20 fl oz. 250

Tropicana® Fruit Punch* 30 fl oz. 390

Tropicana® Fruit Punch* 64 fl oz. 850

 

Tropicana® Twister®Orange* 16 fl oz. 190

Tropicana® Twister®Orange* 20 fl oz. 250

Tropicana® Twister®Orange* 30 fl oz. 390

Tropicana® Twister®Orange* 64 fl oz. 850

 

Mug Root Beer®* 16 fl oz. 180 calories

Mug Root Beer®* 20 fl oz. 230 calories

Mug Root Beer®* 30 fl oz. 350 calories

Mug Root Beer®* 64 fl oz. 780 calories

 

Dr Pepper®** 16 fl oz. 180 calories

Dr Pepper®** 20 fl oz. 230 calories

Dr Pepper®** 30 fl oz. 350 calories

Dr Pepper®** 64 fl oz. 780 calories

 

7UP®** 16 fl oz. 180 calories

7UP®** 20 fl oz. 230 calories

7UP®** 30 fl oz. 350 calories

7UP®** 64 fl oz. 780 calories

 

Low calorie drinks

Tropicana® Sugar Free Lemonade* 16 fl oz. 10 calories

Tropicana® Sugar Free Lemonade* 20 fl oz. 10

Tropicana® Sugar Free Lemonade* 30 fl oz. 20

Tropicana® Sugar Free Lemonade* 64 fl oz. 40


Zero calories drinks

Diet Sierra Mist®   16 fl oz. 0 calories

Diet Sierra Mist®   20 fl oz. 0 calories

Diet Sierra Mist®   30 fl oz. 0 calories

Diet Sierra Mist®   64 fl oz. 0 calories

 

Lipton® Brisk® Tea* 16 fl oz. 0 calories

Lipton® Brisk® Tea* 20 fl oz. 0 calories

Lipton® Brisk® Tea* 30 fl oz. 0 calories

Lipton® Brisk® Tea* 64 fl oz. 0 calories

 

Lipton® Brisk® Green with Peach Tea* 16 fl oz. 0 calories

Lipton® Brisk® Green with Peach Tea* 20 fl oz. 0 calories

Lipton® Brisk® Green with Peach Tea* 30 fl oz. 0 calories

Lipton® Brisk® Green with Peach Tea* 64 fl oz. 0 calories

 

Diet Mountain Dew®* 16 fl oz. 0 calories

Diet Mountain Dew®* 20 fl oz. 0

Diet Mountain Dew®* 30 fl oz. 0

Diet Mountain Dew®* 64 fl oz. 0

 

Diet Dr Pepper®** 16 fl oz. 0 calories

Diet Dr Pepper®** 20 fl oz. 0 calories

Diet Dr Pepper®** 30 fl oz. 0 calories

Diet Dr Pepper®** 64 fl oz. 0 calories

 

Diet Pepsi®* 16 fl oz. zero calories

Diet Pepsi®* 20 fl oz. zero calories

Diet Pepsi®* 30 fl oz. zero calories

Diet Pepsi®* 64 fl oz. zero calories

 

Pepsi MAX®* 16 fl oz. zero calories

Pepsi MAX®* 20 fl oz. zero calories

Pepsi MAX®* 30 fl oz. zero calories

Pepsi MAX®* 64 fl oz. zero calories

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Sep 302011
 

A golf course consists of a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. 18 holes is a standard golf field now.

The amount of calories burned golfing 18 holes equals…

Golfing

Walking on a golf field: 1590 calories
Walking using push cart: 1500 calories
Walking using caddie: 1200 calories burned
Calories burned 18 holes riding: 820 calories burned

Walking

Walking and not riding in cart: 2.5 miles
Riding in cart: 0.5 miles walking

Also visit full chart of calories burned walking .

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Sep 302011
 

Breastfeeding and weight loss

Right after mother had a baby, here stars the rapid phase of weight loss during the next first six weeks.

Not only is breastfeeding better for the baby, however, research also says it’s better for the mother. Breastfeeding burns an average of 500 calories a day, with the typical range from 200 to 600 calories burned a day. It’s estimated that the production of 1 oz. of breast milk burns 20 calories. The amount of calories burned depending on how much the baby eats. Breastfeeding twins burn twice as much as feeding only one baby. With twins their mom burns 1000 calories a day. Burning an extra 500 calories a day will result in one pound of weekly weight loss.
Studies have shown that breastfeeding mothers lose more weight after pregnancy than bottle-feeding moms. Another study discovered that breastfeeding for at least 6 months leads to lower maternal weight gain several years later.

Exercising With a BabyDoctors advice that moms should eat healthy too. They should consume at least 2,400 calories a day. Even you are loosing weight while breastfeeding, you still should watch what you eat. As usually, you should avoid junk and fattening food, don’t drink sodas, consume proteins and fruits.
If you feel like it, you can go ahead and exercise too. Researches have proved that being active will not impair your milk supply if you are breastfeeding.

When loosing weight after pregnancy, it’s very important to take it slowly. Remember, that your body had stressful time gaining weight rapidly during 9 months. Avoid following aggressive diets and overexercising. Being healthy is a priority.

Other breastfeeding benefits for mothers are…

– Lowering the risk of breast and ovarian cancer
– Possibly leading to stronger bones
– Possible reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis
– Reduce postpartum depression
– Lower the risk of type 2 diabetes

Calories burned breastfeeding a baby equals the calories burned jogging for few miles.

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