Archive for September, 2010

i just started the south beach diet.
i did it in the summer and it worked for me
so im doing it again
i started it yesterday and im planning to lose some weight
if i walk everyday from school 45 minutes and continue being on the diet will i see results??
and will i see some results by october 31?
or november 1.
and what areas??
please and thank u

Breast Enlargement Idea ~I’d like some feedback~?

PLEASE READ, THIS IS VERY BENEFICIAL. I’ve spent hours upon hours reading different ways to increase breast size.
The pills are worth hundreds of dollars, with only a slight chance of working, why would you do that? Also with breast enhancement pills, there are other ingredients in those pills the manufacture isn’t making completely known, only after doing research on different pills have I found out what is in them. Some have little bits of harmful ingredients while others are completely filled. Some are made all natural, but still have that little hint of danger, and still, are all expensive.
Breast Augmentation is something completely different. Costing a range anywhere from $5000-$10,000. Going under the knife, leaves scars and sometimes unevenness. Would you really waste $8000 on lopsided breasts? Good idea for some, not so for others. Either not having the money, or the dangers involved. They do say breast augmentation has gotten safer over the years, but still, there is ALWAYS a danger with any type of surgery.
Between the pill and the surgery, I’ve considered one, then the other, then back to one. I’m unhappy with the size of my breasts, and I always have. I can easily have the money for surgery, but don’t want the scars, I’m not wasting money on pills that can damage my health and have no affect on my bust.
So, sitting and reading on what affects breast and their growth, I’ve read a few good things.
-Estrogen is a hormone that comprises a group of compounds, including Astron, Estrada and Estrella. It is the main sex hormone in women and is essential to the menstrual cycle. Although estrogen exists in men as well as women, it is found in higher amounts in women, especially those capable of reproducing. Anyways, when you’re pregnant your estrogen levels rise, and well, your breast are noticeably larger. After reading and confirming, estrogen is the main hormone connected with breast growth. If you want larger breasts, here’s what you can do:
Start eating different foods that have a higher level of estrogen. Apples, Cherries, Grapes, Tomatoes, and Pomegranates all have a good amount of estrogen. Apples especially. Alfalfa has high traces of phytoestrogens which is called dietary estrogens. Which means it acts like estrogen. Soy is also very high in estrogen, but a warning, soy extracts are BAD for you. If you are going to eat soy, cook your own soy, no soy extracts. Protein laden foods such as: fresh milk, fish, soy products, nuts and seafood, are also said to increase bust. Very last, flaxseed oil! Flaxseed oil is high in fatty acids and omega 3, 6+9. Very good to take for breast enhancement. And if in the end you don’t see you bust grow, flaxseed oil capsules also:
Lower cholesterol, protect against heart disease and control high blood pressure, Counter inflammation associated with gout, lupus and fibrocystic breasts, Control constipation, haemorrhoids, diverticular disorders and gallstones, Treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, sunburn and rosacea, Promote healthy hair and nails, Minimise nerve damage that causes numbness and tingling as well as other disorders, Reduce cancer risk and guard against the effects of ageing, Treat menopausal symptoms, menstrual cramps, female infertility and endometriosis, Fight prostate problems, male infertility and impotence.
All the food I’ve listed are healthy, and are not harmful to your health. Also, if you plan to change your diet, as with any diet do not do it in an extreme way. Slowly work the different foods into your already existing diet, this is best for you and your body.

For Fat Loss, Low Carb Diets Are Useless

It’s out there, everywhere. Everyone’s obsessed with low carb foods and everyone seems to be on low carb diets. Of those obsessed people, whoever is using low carb diets to lose weight or to cut down fat, it’s a waste of time! Low carb diets do not work for fat loss, period.


Alright, I know that everyone must be ready to fight me on this but hear me out for a second.

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With all this talk in the media and elsewhere about obesity on a steep rise in America and elsewhere, dire eating habits and lack of exercise are undoubtedly the culprits.

Following years of research on what health & wellness aficionados have been seeking with regards to their eating habits, the Mediterranean diet & cuisine (aka “Med diet”) has been hailed as the answer to reverse that trend. The health benefits of the Mediterranean region’s renowned cuisine include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, olives and olive oil.  Appetizing and nutritional, it is highly acclaimed and recommended by health experts the world over.  It’s also practical that is relatively easy to adopt and more likely to be successful over the long term than most heart-healthy nutrition plans. In April 2001, the American Heart Association (AHA) published a science advisory stating that some components of the Med diet may be beneficial when used in conjunction with the association’s traditional diets for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Olive oil – a prime characteristic of the Mediterranean diet

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i keep hearing that as soon as people start eating carbs again after being on a low carb diet for a while, they gain weight instantly. I was wondering, if you transition from a low carb to a low calorie diet instead (to include more food variety) by lowering fat intake from all that meat while upping carb intake, will weight loss efforts be maintained? I was thinking maybe ppl gain because they all of a sudden binge on carbs/sugar, or they dont lower the amt. of fat they eat when they take in more carbs, or they’re not eating good carbs (like whole grains and fruit).
if im off base, can someone let me know how switching can be done?
please dont tell me how low carbing or low calorie is bad because it wont help me with my current situation. thank you

Low Carb Diets Are Worthless for Fat Loss

It’s out there, everywhere. Everyone’s obsessed with low carb foods and everyone seems to be on low carb diets. Of those obsessed people, whoever is using low carb diets to lose weight or to cut down fat, it’s a waste of time! Low carb diets do not work for fat loss, period.


Alright, I know that everyone must be ready to fight me on this but hear me out for a second.

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Water: A Perfect Detox Diet

Often, the term detox is associated with treating the body for alcohol or drug addiction. However, detox also can refer to cleansing the body of environmental and dietary toxins accumulated over time to improve health or to lose weight. Generally, detox dieters will detox once or twice a year. Health practitioners recommend that such short-term cleansing not occur more than three times a year.


A detox diet will minimize the intake of unnecessary chemicals and emphasize such foods that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that are essential to detoxification. Additionally, these diets emphasize foods that encourage the elimination of toxins through excretion such as high fiber foods and water. Often, water is a key element of any effective detox diet.

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Hi,
I am a teenage female and I recently just finished my school sport season, and I want to stay in shape and lose about 15 pounds. Can someone help please? I dont eat any red meat (pork, steak, hamburger, hot dog, etc…) Also, I have IBS, so my GI doctor told me to eat low carb, so I nead LOW CARB meal plans. I want healthy food choices too. I am a very healthy person and I would like to keep it that way. I would like it between 1500-1600 calories a day. Can anyone offer a daily schedule of meals? Just one days worth would be great. Thanks.

Have a great day.

like cous cous for e.g if you have the proper 80g serving which is quite enough anyway its only 18g carb, mix with a bit of chicken, very fulfilling low fat, fairly low carb meal. but why do poeple even say cous cous is bad? and pasta, in moderate amounts is fine.

ive lost more weight and been a lot better in mood and general fitness since beginning to include these. i tried atkins but i was juts constantly moody and depressed which is not worth it, sure i lost weight but im losing even more, and healthily having all my meals based on carbs.

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What is the fastest way to lose inches around midsection? I was searching other questions similar to this and found this answer:

“really, the key to losing weight & inches is:

eating five small meals a day (wanna start early in the day – never skipping breakfast- and keeping your metabolism moving all day) of high protein, low carb meals, drinking 1/2 your body weight in oz of water, and exercising. cardio is the best for leaning up.”

How can i keep my metabolism moving and what are good examples of low carb meals and snacks?
also, are there some key foods I can cut out of my diet that will help?

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