Weight Loss

Low glycemic index (GI) diet is a diet plan that affects your blood sugar level. The term “high glycemic index diet” refers to this diet plan that uses the index as the primary or sole guide to planning a healthy diet. Unlike some other plans, a low glycemic index diet does not necessarily indicate portion sizes or the optimal number of calories, carbohydrates or fat for weight loss or weight maintenance.   Purpose   The purpose of the diet is to include in your menu foods that contain carbohydrates that are less likely to cause large increases in blood sugar levels. Diet can prevent chronicRead More →

How often we eat during the day can be as important as what we eat. Some think we should eat small meals all day; others hold tight to only three meals without snacks in between. According to many experts and nutritionists, however, eating breakfast in the morning and 5-6 small meals a day enhances metabolism and helps burn fat.   What the experts say:   Dr. Keith Kreutz of St. Mary’s Medical Center Bariatric Medicine   How much food you need to eat each day depends on your personal needs. You just have to eat when you are hungry. People get used to eating onRead More →

There are hardly any of us who dream of losing as much weight as possible in as little time as possible. Most girls grow up with a Bridget Jones-style diary in which they record their weight almost every day. As the Christmas holidays approach, graduation, the wedding of an important loved one, or other event where we are about to be in the spotlight and the center of the lenses, we wish we could shed all those extra pounds with a magic wand.   However, too fast weight loss can lead to serious health problems as well as to eating disorders that are extremely difficultRead More →

You may have heard people blame their  slow metabolism  for their excess weight. Is he the culprit? If so, is it possible to increase it so you can burn more calories? It is true that  metabolism is related to weight.  It affects the basic energy needs of your body. How much you eat and drink, and along with how much  physical activity  you have per day, are the things that ultimately determine your weight. Metabolism: Converting food into energy Metabolism is the process by which the body converts what you consume into energy. During this complex, biochemical process, the calories in your food and drinkRead More →

Why is it difficult to change our eating habits The change in our eating habits, which in the most common case is due to overweight and obesity, is a war with ourselves. It is related to the overall lifestyle – nutrition, work, recreation, entertainment. But to say that only strong will is needed in this war is not enough. Moreover, there are methods through which one can make the change gradually, without much stress and cruel constraint over himself, while maintaining his comfort and the good frame of mind.  Nutrition is related to all processes in the body because it is essential for the metabolismRead More →

The role of vegetables in weight loss diets Vegetables play a key role in any nutritional regimen for weight loss. In addition to being rich in essential substances for the organism, they also have a high content of cellulose that creates a feeling of satiety.  In addition, cellulose belongs to the fibers, so together with the other substances of the group plays a role in improving the intestinal peristalsis and emptying the bowels, helps to normalize the glucose levels and metabolism, and so on. Furthermore, plant fibers help some of the fat to not be absorbed, but eliminated.  Another advantage of vegetables in weight lossRead More →

Similarities and differences between the detox and weight loss programs Both detoxification programs and weight loss courses are based on an appropriate fragmentary nutrition, linked to digestion and metabolic processes. For both weight loss and toxin cleansing, diets can be combined with a personal physical activity plan according to the age, body and general health condition of the participant. With a properly performed detox program, in addition to the body cleansing effect, you can also lose some extra pounds – up to over 6 per cent in a single course. Weight loss in turn leads to a reduction of toxins in the body and improvementRead More →

What we actually know about fat Fats are the usual accused for overweight and obesity, and it is justified. But what do we know about their role in the body and why do specialists do not recommend us to exclude fat from our menu? It is because fat has numerous functions in the organism. They are a source of energy and can produce twice as much heat than carbohydrates that provide glucose to the body. Subcutaneous fat tissue protects against hypothermia and allows activity at different temperatures. The visceral fat protects the abdominal organs from trauma, and the specific layer it forms keeps them andRead More →

Weight loss is actually… chemistry Weight loss is not just a change in appearance. Losing weight is related to changes in a number of complex, vital biological processes that take part in the body. Therefore, nutritionists constantly highlight that weight loss should be performed in a healthy way – otherwise we are at risk of serious harm to the body. With an inadequate weight loss we may not only get the so-called yo-yo effect – after reducing certain kilograms, we gain them back, but we even might become more fat than before. If we do not follow the right weight loss systems, we can developRead More →

All of us who have tried one or another weight loss diet have fallen into a situation where despite all our efforts and strict following some eating rules,we fail to lose even a kilogram. We have been asking ourselves what we are doing wrong after we have reduced the bread, sweets, alcohol and salt, but the weighing machine refuses to make us happy. If this has happened to you and you want to know the reasons for the unsuccessful weight loss, then we will tell you that your failure is most likely due to the improper combination of the types of foods you consume during the diet. WhatRead More →

Why the skin sags How to tighten the loose skin of the abdomen after weight loss – this question intrigues all people who fight against extra kilograms and who have succeeded, but they have managed to do so incorrectly, without prior consultation with a specialist. This is usually a quick weight loss, so the skin doesn’t have the necessary biological time to adapt to the new body shape. In this case, the loose skin is only one of the problems because the whole organism is at risk. It is no coincidence that loose skin also occurs after weight loss due to a disease. This condition mayRead More →

Nature has given us an abundance of healing herbs that have been used by mankind for centuries for treatment of various diseases.When it comes to weight loss, however, one of the most recommended herbs is the white yarrow. Whether the healing plant really helps for weight loss or it is just a myth, we are about to find out, but before that… The white yarrow(Achillea millefolium) is an unpretentious perennial plant growing outdoors(near the road, in grassy areas, near shrubs, in meadows or in bright forests). This plant can easily be distinguished even by people who are not that familiar with herbs, because it has characteristicRead More →

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  When, despite of all the effort you make, you can’t lose a single kilogram, then you start looking for other ways to do it. You come across a bunch of weight loss supplementsthat are advertised onlineas very effective. Now we are going to talk about such a supplement and we will explain what it is and what are its advantages and disadvantages. As in2012 Dr. Oz was extremely fond of the green coffee for weight loss, announcing that this is a supplement that makes you lose weight without having to undergo a diet and without physical effort, the green coffee became very popular around theRead More →

Jump rope workout is one of the best weight loss practices Jump rope is one of the most effective ways to lose weight and improve overall weight. It can be used both by inactive people in their fight  against overweight  and by athletes to lose weight and enter a lower weight category. This method is easy to practice and it doesn’t require a lot of time and investments. This workout notonly melts the fat, but it also develops the muscles of the legs, improves the orientation in space andhelps us keep the balance, supports breathing, blood circulation, heart, stomach and intestines. The improved lymph flow alsoRead More →

What fruits are goji berry and how they help How to consume dried goji berry for weight loss – this question intrigues more and more people in the country, because theseunique fruits have gained great popularity in Bulgaria. Moreover, Bulgarian farmers began to growgoji berry as a cultivated culture, as in the recent years they increased the plantations due to the high market demand. But before we find out how to consume dried goji berry for weight loss, we have to know what these fruits are and how they affect the organism. Goji berry are the fruits of bushy tree, which can reach up toRead More →

If at least once you have been looking for an effective way to lose a few kilos, then you have certainly found various weight loss diets that include pectin. Is it really possible to lose weight with the help of pectin? Let’s see! But before that… Wha is pectin? Pectin is a complex carbohydrate, a plant fiber that is found in the peel of most plants (apples, citrus fruits, plums). Apples have the highest content of pectin, and that’s why when we think of pectin the first thing that comes to our mind is this fruit. You can make apple pectin at home (we will snowRead More →

It is understandable that every woman after pregnancy would like to regain her former shape and even look better.We are inspired by many celebrity moms who walk on the beach in their swim suits with a perfect figure just months after the pregnancy, so we are wondering how they achieve these results. It is absolutely normal for most of us to want to lose weight quickly after the end of the pregnancy, but of course we must take care of our health first, and then pay attention to the aesthetics. Of course, it is an advantage to lose the kilograms gained during the pregnancy. TheRead More →

Naturally, every person wants to look good and be in good shape all year round. Weight loss is undoubtedly the goal of many people, but not everyone can achieve it in a healthy way. When it comes to successful weight loss, the first thing that most of us think is following astrict diet and hard workouts. There is no doubt that reducing the calorific intake and burning more calories leads to weight loss. But the question ishow quick we can achieve this in order to lose the weight successfully without damaging our health. Unfortunately, our dynamic daily lives doesn’t always allow us to achieve goodRead More →

Can we lose weight with dancing?  The summer is in full swing, and some of us have not achieved the desired body figure? Don‘t worry because it is not too late to get into shape! If you want to lose the unwanted weight and finally look great on the beach in your new swimsuit, then you have in your arsenal a safe weapon against the extra kilograms – the dances. Most of us don’t perceive dancing as an effective way to lose weight. The fact is, however, that dancing burns a significant amount of calories, therefore we should not underestimate it as a way of getting into shape and to look at theRead More →

There is no doubt that every woman wants to have a great body and to be in good shape throughout the year. We all know that the food plays an important role in the process of weight loss. But when we remind ourselves that in order to have the desired body it is necessary to undergo strict diets and intensive workouts, then our motivation for a beautiful body quickly goes away. If you think the same way, you are wrong. The hunger and deprivations are not the answer to the problems of overweight. Whether you have overweight problem or you just want to get in shape andRead More →

Have you ever wondered why overweight experts recommend going to a weight loss clinic? Why nobody recommends following a diet which is super popular at the moment, but people encourage you to find a specialist who will keep track of your process of weight loss at all times? The answer is actually very simple. If you have gained a few kilograms during the holidays, for example, you can deal with this on your own by just limiting the amount of food or the types of foods that you eat, and to increase the physical activity. However, if you suffer from obesity or overweight, trying to deal withRead More →