----gt;MARK M READ THIS? -

This is questions to Mark M who keeps commenting on everyone s post with his annoying message with a weight loss website..Are you getting paid to do this? If not, why are you doing it? If so, how much are you making? Are you fat yourself? Are you in shape? Did you actually take this weight loss program? How much do you weigh? How tall are you?ANSWER THOSE!!

You go girl...haha, you told em =)

Healthy weight loss tips for kids.? -

I recently took my son to the doctor and she said he was about 8 - 10 pounds overweight and I should try to stop it now. But she didnt give me any kind of tips or advice to help me with that. So clearly I need a better doctor but thats another story. So ok my son is nine years old, 4 6 inchs tall and he weighs 86 pounds. So basically im looking for some kid friendly excerises and some i can do with him to encourage him and some healthy recipes but something that maybe appeal to him. So if anyone have some tips on activities, excerises, recipes, etc... Please help me out. Oh and no im not looking for a quick fix. Thanks

Losing weight can be tough for a lot of people. While there are a lot of ways to boost your metabolism and burn through calories, did you know that there are foods out there that aid your body in the process? While none of these can be considered a cure-all for fat loss, each has special properties that rev up your metabolism. They can all be easily found at your local supermarket and incorporated into your diet.Foods that Boost your Metabolism, Boost your Metabolism and loose weight faster!While none of these foods are sufficient to base your entire diet on, every little bit helps. It��s easy to put ice in your water, add some chiles to your pasta sauce, and make a big salad or stir fry. Just remember, the only way to really lose fat and look good is to exercise and eat right. These are just some ways to give your metabolism the little boost it needs to burn a few more calories!Rolled OatsRolled oats can be made with whey protein and flaxmeal in the morning to spike your metabolism with high quality carbohydrates, protein and good fats. The best time to eat rolled oats is in the morning when your body needs carbohydrates for your brain and body to effeciently function throughout the rest of the day. Whey ProteinWhey protein is perhaps the best thing for your metabolism since sliced rye bread (yes, we know what the saying is). It is in powder format and comes from cows milk. Whey protein is a complete high quality protein which is great for increasing your metabolism because everytime you ingest protein your body feels full longer and revs your metabolism.Almonds Almonds are loaded with good fats, fiber and incomplete protein. You can see the complete nutrient profile here. Since almonds have such great essential fatty acids they help your body raise it s metabolism just by ingesting them. Obviously ANY FAT has a high calorie content so be sure to have a few nuts every day. You can mix these up with pine, cashews and walnuts as they also contain a very healthy amount of good fats and antioxidants.Natural Yogurt Natural yogurt contains many pro-biotic cultures that are necessary for a healthy digestive tract. Yogurt also contains a lot of good fats and some protein. Yogurt can be eaten as a mid-morning snack with a whole apple.Green TeaGreen Tea is perhaps one of the best morning metabolism boosters you can drink. Not only does it help with cancer risk, weight loss, metabolism it also contains caffeine which helps you focus during the morning. Green tea is found in many fat burning productsBeansBeans are loaded with fiber and incomplete protein. Fiber helps keep you feeling full longer which helps prevent any binges and lapses in your meal plan.SpinachSpinach is loaded with antioxidants which help repair damaged muscles and prevent free radicals from doing their damaging effects to your health. Spinach is known for it s iron, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. Myfit.ca wouldn t suggest ingesting this everyday but every few days would be acceptable.EggsEggs are one of the highest quality protein sources available. Eggs should be part of everyones diet and is perhaps the best food at speeding up the metabolism. TurkeyTurkey is one of those lean meats that you should have once or twice a week to switch up your sources of protein. It is a great source of complete protein which helps rev your BMR (basal metabolic rate)Chicken BreastChicken breast should be a staple in anyones diet. It s lean, easy to make and you can find it cheap at the local supermarket. I prefer the bonless, skinless kind because it takes extra time to skin/debone it.Peanut ButterPeanut Butter is one of those hidden health foods. People give it a bad rap due to it s high caloric content but it contains great essential fatty acids, lots of fibre and some incomplete protein. Instead of putting it on toast, try it on celery as a snack.Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Canola OilExtra virgin olive oil and canola oil should be used at ALL TIMES when cooking. Since extra virgin olive oil has a lower flash point (it burns at a lower temperature than most oils) it is sometimes pretty messy to use. These oils contain lots of omega 3 s which keep your heart and brain healthy.Whole grainsWhole grains provide energy that you need throughout the day. Most of the advertised whole grains aren t actually made with Whole Wheat (and with the germ). Make sure that the product that you buy is not enriched either. The more that you increase your insulin levels the better chance you re slowing down that metabolism.BerriesMost people love berries and they re not such a hidden secret anymore. They are jam packed FULL of antioxidants and is probably one of the most important health foods to eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep your metabolism going strong. Frozen Raw Raspberries are usually the easiest to purchase from the frozen section of your local supermarket.Cayenne PepperIn the past five years cayenne pepper has been used in fat burners. Why you ask? Well, cayenne has thermagenic (heats up your body) properties. When your body has to cool itself down it requires calories to do so. Thus, creating a fire for your metabolism.CoffeeCoffee is one of those foods that have been loved and hated by many nutrionists and dieticieans. The most recent research about caffeine and coffee suggest many positive benefits which include: Speeding up your metabolism, heart health, increased concentration and many more. WaterA recent study by germany researchers suggest that 90 minutes after drinking cold water (H20) will boost your metabolism by 24% over their average metabolism rate. Make sure to drink your water cold. Not only does water keep your body lean it also helps with keeping the flow of nutrients and helps get rid of free radicals. Make sure you re keeping the water cooler near by. SteakLean red meat has also been through a love and hate relationship with many health professionals; but recent research suggests that lean red meat should be ingested once per week. Red meat contains creatine monohydrate which helps your body use more creatine phosphate (ATP) to help you build muscle. Obviously with the more muscle mass the greater your metabolism.I hoped this helped. Good Luck ?

What kind of foods do you guys consume?Do you buy him fast food/if so, how often?Start taking walks around town.Vitamin/mineral supplements.I recommend the Flinstone variety .Increase Fruits/veggies intake.Don t let him drink soft drinks or juices.A lot of juices contain lots of sugar and high fructose corn syrup.Purchase a juicer and juice your own.Cut down on any snacks (fruit roll ups,cookies,crackers etc)Don t cut the junk out all the way.He can still enjoy the yummy foods in moderation.

Affordable diet program for the for the long-term? -

I m looking for an affordable weight loss program for long-term effects. I m not looking for diets like Jenny Craig. I m only about 20 lbs overweight and would like some sort of one-on-one consulting/nutrition planning with long-term manageability. I m also a college student on a tight income, so $150/hour nutritionist meetings aren t an option.I ve googled around a bit, but it s hard to weed through the scams/non-reputable programs. If you could share any personal experience, it would be helpful. Truthfully, I m even willing to purchase program food to kick start things, but I m looking at a budge of $50-$70/week only, which is hard to come by. I do not want to rely on prepared meals for years.Any suggestions are appreciated and will be seriously looked into. Thanks!

you need a lifestyle change. eat lots of fruit,vegetables, and lean protein. STAY AWAY FROM JUNK FOOD. try to be more active by walking, running,biking, or swimming. you should also drink at least 8 cups of water a day.

My wife and I have been using a system that a friend of mine turned me onto, bought it online and it was really cheap compared to a lot of the stuff on the market, you can find it here http://tinyurl.com/4a2h8jFollowing this program is working great for both of us. I have lost about 10 pounds in the last month and my wife is around 7. We had tried tons of programs and nothing worked but my friend swore by this and he told me he lost a total of 40 pounds and reached his target weight and feels great. My wife and I are well on our way and I am hoping to lose another 10 by August so I m not fat at my high school reunion...lol Hope this helps a little.

Best diet to lose a lot of weight? -

What s the best diet anyone has been on? how much did you lose? what did you do? my fiance needs to lose quite a bit of weight for health reason, and i want to help him in what i cook for us to eat, but i don t really know much about diets. When i wanted to lose weight, i just cut back on seconds, but he s gonna need more than that. Any diets, pills, or weight loss programs anyone would (or wouldn t) recommend? I don t care about him losing it quickly, because he has a lot to lose.

Eat several (5-6) small meals a day...his body will burn calories faster and build his metabolism in a short period of time.(eat about every 2 hours)The first 8-10 pounds he sheds is water...after that he will lose an average of 2 - 3 lbs per weekMeal suggestions:piece of fruitstring cheese, summer sausage, cottage cheese/yogurttuna/turkey/ham sandwich (lettuce, tomatoe optional)soupraw veggiesboiled eggspopcornAlways eat a good dinner...meat, potatoes/pasta/rice, veggie...his body needs carbs, protein and vitamins to stay healthyLow calorie sweets...ginger snaps, fig bars, 100% juice popsiclesDrink plenty of water Drink milk or juice/water with every meal (no soda pop)Stay away from munchies, fried fatty foods.Never eat before going to bed.Cardio exercise is great, but most people don t continue for an extended period, do daily simple exercise like walking/hiking, biking and swimming which are low impact, both of you can play games like basketball, baseball, or volleyball, they will help to lose weight, tone his body, make new friends and you ll both have fun doing it.

just try cutting back on the amount of food he is consuming,and it is important to eat more fruit and veg.Also try taking at first small amounts of exersize,and then gradually build up.Try swimming that is a great form of exersize,if he is really overweight,the water will help him.The most important thing is not to give up easily,keep trying,i am sure he will get there in the end.There is not fast cure i am afraid,Good Luck

Cut back on refined carbs like sugar, bread and potatoes. Eat meals high in vegetables and protein. Exercise, Exercise Exercise.

I think he should just eat when ever he wants but eat healthy foods and do daily exercises with him so he feels supported. Throw away everything in your cupboard that is junk and fill it all with fruit and vegetables. Drink alot of water ( it fills you up and your thirst...trust me ) WHATEVER YOU DO DON T TAKE DIET PILLS!!!! It is really bad for your heart and your health! The YMCA is good! The exercise helps alot and take a music player with you and water to rock on while exercising, I hope I helped!!

There are sooo many diets out there that will help you lose weight fast. However, they cut calories so much that most people can t stick to them very long and end up gaining all the weight back. It s all about lifestyle change and learning how to be healthy. Taking a pill may help you lose weight, but it doesn t teach you how to keep the weight from coming back. Weight Watchers is a great plan. You eat normal food, not prepared food, diet shakes, etc. You re allowed to eat all kinds of foods and not cut out entire food groups, all sweets, etc. If he has a lot of weight to lose it can be hard to do on your own. Weight Watcher meetings are proven to help dieters. People share their success stories, recipes and discuss their challenges. If he wants to do this on his own, I would suggest eating lean protein, fruits, vegetables. Carbs like oatmeal, rice, sweet potatoes, pasta are fine in moderation. You don t want to cut out an entire food group. Most importantly try to stay off processed foods which consists mainly of chips, cookies, fast food and prepackaged snacks. Eat healthy and exercise and he can t help but lose weight. Any type of exercise is fine as long as he gets some activity. Remember he didn t gain the weight overnight and it won t come off overnight. Good luck!

Many people ask me how they can slim down. I recommend that people eat right and exercise. However, if they would like a little help , I suggest using natural Hoodia (it s important to note that not all Hoodia works well, even if the bottle says pure or standard ).The Hoodia sold at http://tinyurl.com/y389on is in my opinion the best Hoodia on the market. It s pure, has no side effects, and they give you a free 15 day sample (there is a $7.99 shipping and handling charge, but they also give you free recipe and diet guides). Fantastic results have been seen with this particular Hoodia.