Obesity percentages have risen manifolds over a matter of previous two decades, and now confront us in epidemic proportions. It’s a phenomenon which has never been observed in the history of humankind.

While it is considered normal to be a shade chubby with the passage of years, one must not ignore that every pound that we add up accounts for more work for the arteries; the heart needs to work harder to pump blood across the veins.

Hypertension and diabetes are just some of the basic disorders that are associated with being overweight. Muscle fatigue comes close up the list.

Our body is required to carry each ounce of the excess weight that we have. And that could be tough on our knees. In the same way, we find that many of us are found suffering from random backaches at random times. The most common cause of lower back pain has often been classified as the weight of upper body on the lower back.

And somehow, the factor that further makes it a cause of concern is that being obese is a vicious cycle. As an outcome of obesity, one does not feel all that energetic, so one does not feel like getting exercise.

Similarly, one might tend to find comfort in sweets and fries; this again works towards boosting up the obesity levels.

In the same way, even if one does choose to go for some regular exercise, if one’s body is not possessed with the right levels of muscle mass, it becomes difficult to lose weight.

One might over time develop a tendency to feel excessively fatigued out after a session of workouts, because, the body might send starvation signals to the brain.

So one might then tend to overeat, splurge on food, and may even become disinterested in everyday activities.

At a deeper level, this might even affect an individual’s feel good factor or self esteem. So, one might suddenly come to discover that one is not as outgoing or extroverted as one earlier used to be.

This affects the psyche, and health risks are also there.

Now it earlier used to be a very commonly believed notion that dieting holds the key to successful weight loss. And giving up certain foods for a period of time is more likely than not to let you find successful results in terms of weight loss.

However, when one goes on a crash diet, one runs a risk of regaining the lost calories, because in the rehash to starvation, one might tend to eat excessively.

Moreover, a crash diet just might not do the trick, because for an efficient functioning, the body requires foods from each of the food groups, such that it is able to stay supple and healthy as well.

Most of the nutritionists nowadays believe that a balanced diet, along with moderate to intense regular exercise holds the key to a healthier everyday being, and eventual weight loss as well.

One needs to eat healthy, and eating right is the trick!

Just as an instance, you may choose to make a switchover from sugar to natural sweeteners, which let the body stay supple, and also help reduce one’s appetite, because an herbal sweetener would be full of nutrients. So the appetite would be curbed by itself.

In the same way, one might choose to go for some superfoods, like green tea as a part of everyday diet. And this would let one achieve weight loss in a simple and easy manner.

Jod Nandi Godhum Shali Rice is a brand of rice which has a low glycemic index even while it is high on nutrition. So it shows wondrous results for someone who is diabetic or suffering from obesity.

This tastes just as great, is healthier, and is a must for your kitchen if anyone in the family suffers from diabetes or hypertension.

If you’re reading this you have either used a self hypnosis CD or are curious in some way about a self hypnosis CD. There is a saying in hypnotism that “all hypnosis is self hypnosis.” This is true in the respect that hypnosis is a personal and internal experience and can only be allowed by the individual, not forced upon you. However, a self hypnosis CD is a more specific item for a specific purpose.

As someone who works with people to assist and guide them to their positive changes I couldn’t or didn’t want to create a smoking hypnosis CD knowing it was the wrong way to go about this. What would have been best is if the person used my increase confidence and self esteem CD and did what was truly right for them by acting on what they believed.

It’s obvious this person wanted the smoking hypnosis CD because they were afraid to lose their partner but geesh, who in their right mind helps a person want to smoke? Maybe there’s a whole new niche there … how to get people to do all the bad things we should stop hypnosis CDs.

One of the more common topics a hypnotist is known to work with clients for is smoking cessation and why you can find a lot of hypnotists who offer a stop smoking hypnosis CD. When it comes to any negative habit there can be a variety of reasons why people do it and not just one stop smoking hypnosis CD may be best. A stop smoking hypnosis CD set may be best so more can be covered in the audio hypnosis sessions.

Is there any more common hypnosis product available then a weight loss hypnosis CD? Considering weight loss is a $40 Billion industry it’s easy to understand why so many people are creating them. The thing to know is like in anything else they are not all the same. As a matter of fact a weight loss hypnosis CD or complete program can vary tremendously.

The most important thing I look for as a consumer, after I feel I have made an informed decision, is to know I have no risk to try the product. You may ask, how can there be no risk? What if the product, like weight loss hypnosis CDs, isn’t any good at all? There is no risk if there is a money back guarantee.

If I have the opportunity to use the product, learn whether it is what it has been promoted to be or not and have the option to get a refund, there’s no risk. I do this all the time but I am glad to say almost never have I had to send the product back. This is because I am still sure to research what I buy, the person or company I buy it from and anything else that helps me make the best decision I can.

The Atkins’ diet has been a craze for a couple of decades. Here’s how you can gain from it.

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All of you who are reading this article right now have definitely been on a diet at some point or the other of your lives. The battle of the bulge is an ongoing problem and we are always on the lookout for various means to win this war.

Along with exercise, our diet and nutrition also plays an important role in reducing our weight. Hence, this obsession persists in all of us to undertake some form of dieting. But going on a diet is definitely not an easy thing. What to eat and what to stay away from is always a perennial problem.

One of my friends told me that she ate the normal menu which she cooked for the family, but her weight loss recipe is “portion control.” This is a really simple diet plan. In this plan, you cut down on the portion of food you consume. For example, if you usually have two pieces of toast for breakfast, you should eat only one piece. If you normally eat two cups of rice for lunch, cut it down to one cup. In this way, you are automatically reducing your calorie intake by half.

Another popular method of dieting is to stop all intake of fatty foods and sugar. In this diet, you cut down on your oil, butter and ghee intake which automatically reduces your fat deposits.

While I was leafing through a magazine, I read about one of our Hollywood celebrities following the Atkins’ diet. This immediately aroused my curiosity about the diet. Though I have heard about the diet many times, I had no inside knowledge about it. So, I immediately set to work on it and found out certain basic facts’ about the Atkins diet which I want to share with my readers.

The Atkins’ diet made its first appearance in 1972 and was invented by its namesake, Dr Atkins. According to him, this method enables us to lose weight by inducing a change in metabolism. Our body burns both fat and carbohydrates to provide energy. If we reduce the intake of carbohydrates significantly, our body starts burning only fat to provide energy. This method is called “lipolysis”, which in turn induces ketosis. In ketosis, our body burns fat as fuel. Atkins also felt that ketosis will affect insulin production which will result in less fat being formed. And, once your body enters ketosis, your cravings for carbohydrates will reduce significantly which, in turn, will reduce your body weight.

The major difference between Atkins’ diet and other types of diet is that, while most diets restrict calorie, intake, the Atkins’ plan encourages us to eat more. While most of the diets recommend low fat, high carbohydrate intake, Atkins’ does just the opposite. Instead of carbohydrate and sugar, this diet wants us to consume plenty of fat and protein.

The core principle of the Atkins’ diet is that, by limiting carbohydrates, our body is forced to burn its stored fat, rather than carbs for fuel.

The Atkins’ diet has a four carbohydrates stage plan induction, ongoing weight loss, pre-maintenance and lifetime maintenance. With the help of these four stages, you can reduce as well as maintain your weight throughout your life.

Induction – phase 1: This phase lasts for two weeks, by the end of which you can obtain significant results. Another point is that, in this diet plan you can begin at any of the phase. But it is recommended to start with induction. As you cut back on your carbohydrates significantly in this phase, you will jump start your weight loss programme. In this phase, only 20 gm of carbohydrates are allowed and hence your weight loss is significant. As you drastically cut down on carbohydrates your body shifts into high gear and starts burning fat. This takes about 48 hours to occur and you may feel hungry and irritated for the first three-four days. But don’t worry, as soon as your fat starts getting converted to fuel, you will feel fit as a fiddle. Induction will strengthen your immune system and also improve our long-term health.

Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL) phase 2: In this phase, the weight loss pace slows down as you add nutrient-rich carbohydrates to your diet. During this period, you will boost your body’s ability to burn fats as well as understand your body better. You will find the right amount of carbohydrates which you can consume and still lose weight. Your body will also prepare itself for permanent weight management. The amount of carbohydrates which you can eat is increased to 25 gm per day for the first week and increased in five gm instalment for the next few weeks. If your weight loss is significant, you can increase your carbohydrate intake. A person has to be on OWL till he or she is within three-five kg of their goal weight.

Pre-maintenance – (phase 3): Pre-maintenance is a practice run for lifetime maintenance. In this phase, you are fast approaching your target. As long as you continue to lose weight, you can increase your weekly allotment of carbohydrates by another 10 gm. You will be in this phase till you reach your goal and stay on it for one month. The ultimate goal here is to achieve a state of balance called Atkins’ Carbohydrate Equilibrium (ACE). The ACE is your individual level of carbohydrate intake wherein you neither gain nor lose weight.

Lifetime maintenance phase 4: In this phase, you have to focus on your individual ACE and strive to stay within two kg of your ideal weight for the rest of your life. By following a sensible eating plan, you gain energy, better health and confidence in yourself.

By following these four phases, you not only achieve your dream weight but are also able to maintain it throughout your life. You can learn more about this diet by reading the book, Dr Atkins’ New Diet Revolution. But, as with any other diet, this plan also has its pros and cons. The good point is that this diet recommends exercise as a vital part of the weight loss programme. Another point to be noted is that you cannot start on carbohydrates after you lose weight as this will result in your gaining back all that you have lost.

Medical experts advise that people who have gout, kidney problems, diabetes or are pregnant women should not follow this diet plan. As this diet is very stringent, do consult your doctor/dietician for proper advice.

Your dietician will provide you with a proper menu chart as to what should be eaten, in what quantities, etc, based on your eating habits and general lifestyle.

Happy dieting and hoping to see slimmer and fitter readers.