Useful Articles and Text Summaries

Here is article I came across at Shvoong. The topic has always been in my interest though I’m never overweight. The article writes that many researches have proven that nutritious foods are essential to good health. According to many experts, there are possible tips to lose bad food habits effectively. The key is to modify it slowly over time. Our body needs some time to get accustomed. So just go slow with the process, and you can be with your target weight forever. This article also gives some other tips such as eat small portion when you long for “bad” food, drink enough of water, and play the healthy food as you want. Consider the tips if you’re serious about long-term weigh loss. Read the article here.

Many people feel embarrassed because of being overweight. The article I found says that overweight people should have done diet naturally instead of taken various diets, supplements, drugs, and its kind that only reduce weight in vain. The writers say that we are overweight because we’ve eaten the wrong food continuously and in wrong pattern. Those who are overweight should shift the type of calories they eat by choosing diet that is low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. The recommendations are also provided. Commonly, they suggest to reduce fat and oil consumption, eat plenty of grain products, vegetables, and fruits, and consume moderate amount of sugars, salt, and sodium. Read more about the article here.

Here is an inspiring article I got. It says that we are what eat. If we want to be fat or obese, then eat foods that are rich in calories. If we want to stay healthy and slim, then eat nutritious food and watch your diet. There is a reason for what we get. This article also reminds us about instant food and light cooking. When you cook your food, do you ever think of the nutrition content? Food make us alive, is not only to satisfy our hunger. We shouldn’t eat all the provided food. I personally always try to practice this in my life. I don’t eat too much, add more fruits and vegetables into everyday consumption, and lessen meat in daily meals. That’s my way of living. Read more about the article here.

This article may give you some perspective of losing weight. It is said that instead of focusing on losing the numbers, we would better try to concentrate on eating nutritious food at reasonable portion sizes. Then, the other important thing is to get moved. You are burning calories and fat by moving. Taking a lot of vegetables and fruits is also really good for your diet. So I sum them into two: eat nutritious food and exercise. That is all you have to do to lose weight. Maybe it seems hard at the beginning, but you’ll get accustomed when it is already become a lifestyle. I think this is the right method if you want to lose weight and be so forever. It has to be your lifestyle. Read more in this article.

This is a great source I found about calculating enough calories for our body. Every food has calories, except water. Calories we take into our body should match those we need for our level of activity, otherwise they will be “spare” calories that turn into fats. This article gives you way to calculate calories you need. It also tells where the calories are coming from. I think it’s very important that you know this because every study has led to the same conclusion, that you will lose weight by cutting the calories. So if you want to gain ideal weight, put less (calories) into your body. Otherwise you will have to take more activities to burn them. Read more in this article.

I read an interesting article about drink water to lose weight yesterday. It is written there that drinking adequate water can prevent obesity. Good news, right? Well, as we all know, water has no fat and calories. By drinking enough water (8 glasses / day for adult) we retain enough water in the body. If you take more than 8 glasses, it will stimulate the kidneys. The writer also writes that for every extra 25 pounds over you ideal weight, you should drink one extra glass of water. Many diseases such as back pain, migraine, pregnancy morning sickness, and pain from ulcers can also be reduced by taking adequate water. Besides, it acts a hunger suppressant and helps to metabolize stored fat. What a lot of benefits! Read more about water here.

Dr. Kamath writes about coconut water in one of his article. There, he particularly focuses on the benefits of this popular beverage. Many people enjoy drinking coconut water because it is fresh and sweet. But do you know that it has many benefits to your health? As what I read in this article, coconut water is low in calories and fat. There is no cholesterol, instead there is a natural balance of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium that makes it a healthy electrolyte drink. It has calming effect, can smoothen skin, good for digestive problem, ant-viral, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, help removing toxins, and so many other positive effect to your body. This article writes it very well that I get many information. I suggest you read it directly here.

Willpower and skills need to be synchronized in order to get optimal fitness, as said in an article I read lately. The article might give another view of gaining fitness since there are some tips and explanation provided. Some of the points I get are: your mental will can affect your result, watch your weight to be in line with your height, eat high-nutrition food (avoid fatty and oily ones), and explore your inner strength. Most of these tips are related to willpower as to get better result. I haven’t heard about this concept before, but I find it to be logical and interesting. If you are on a fitness or weight loss program, this can be a reference for you. Read the complete information here.

Today I came across an interesting article about body burning its own fat and calories,  lovely to hear, right? Here are the ways they do:

1. Exercise in short but intense bursts, they burn fat effectively even after the exercise.

2. Increase the amount of weight or strength of training you do to build muscle. Leaner muscle can burn more calories.

3. Pay attention to the food you eat.

It is said that if you do above tips, your body will burn fat and calories longer. And you will be at your target weight sooner. The article also provides you with technical and realistic explanation of what happens to your body when you are doing above tips. If you are on a weight loss program, this article is good for your additional information. Read here.

Some people need some hours on bed before finally they fall asleep. Sounds like a hard try. From an article I read, of which was constructed by many experts as the authors, there are some tips to sleep well every night.

1. Improve your daytime habits. Regular exercise, sleep time, and wake-up time can help you sleep better. While that, avoid taking nap, drinking alcohol, caffeine, and smoking if you don’t really need to.
2. Create your sleep environment. Look at your bed, mattress, and pillows, are they comfort enough for you to sleep on? Also, to maximize sleep your room would better be quiet, dark, and at a comfortable temperature and ventilation.
3. Prepare for your sleep by keeping a regular bedtime and avoid eating large meal within two hours before sleep time. Of course don’t eat too much fatty and rich food, alcohol, caffeine, and too much liquid.

Read here.