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Lose that Weight!

Now that the Chinese New Year festivities are almost done, it’s time to lose some of the weight which many of us would have put on. I know the festivities go on for 15 days, culminating in another big feast on the last day or Chap Goh Mei but don’t you think we should lose …

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Drink Coffee and Lose Weight

  Do you know that coffee can help you to lose weight? Caffeine suppresses your hunger pangs. It also    stimulates thermogenesis which will increase your metabolism. Just remember not to sweeten your coffee or add cream to it!! If you must, then opt for skim milk and enjoy your cuppa.

Water Helps You To Lose Weight

Water plays an important part in weight loss. It helps us to get rid of body fat. The liver is the main organ that converts stored fat into energy. To do that it needs water. If you don’t drink enough water, the liver cannot burn fat efficiently and the result is more stored fat in …

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Successful Weight Loss

Many people want to lose weight but they are not able to do so because they do not realise that they have to have two things. What are they? The first is motivation and the second is commitment. To lose weight successfully you must be motivated to do so. It is not sufficient to say …

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Food Diary Boosts Weight Loss

Keeping a food diary boosts your weight loss efforts as it makes you more aware of what you are eating, how much and  when. It enables you to monitor your food intake and to make adjustments. Those who keep a food diary lose more weight than those who don’t. So start keeping a food diary …

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Eat Salads to Lose Weight

Eat more salads and you will lose weight. Use dark green vegetables, red capsicums, cucumber, carrot, tomatoes and cabbage. Add in hard boiled egg and if you wish, some tuna soaked in brine, not oil. ( canned variety ) Squeeze in lemon juice  or  calamansi juice and mix your salad. This is very healthy for …

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Get Rid of Bloat and Toxins

You can get rid of bloat and toxins by eating these vegetables raw. Eat them as healthy snacks or as salads. Cucumber, celery, carrot, lettuce, tomatoes. Slice the cucumber and celery into sticks so that you can munch on them whenever you feel hungry. Baby carrots make ideal snacks. Tomatoes can be eaten just like …

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Metabolic Syndrome X

How do you know if you have metabolic Syndrome X? If you have the following, then you do. If you are a man and your waistline exceeds 40 inches or if you are a woman and your waist exceeds 35 inches. If your blood pressure measures 130/85mm HG or greater If your fasting blood sugar …

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Eat More Often to Lose Weight

When you eat several small meals a day, you will not feel hungry. In fact this will help you to control your appetite and weight because it keeps your metabolism high throughout the day. If you eat less calories than you burn, you will surely lose weight. Include protein in your meals as it will …

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Why You Get Constipation

Constipation is the result of eating disorders or bad eating habits. What can you do if you are constipated? Many people opt for laxatives and enemas to get rid of the faeces that have clogged their bowels and are giving them great discomfort. However this is not advisable as in the long run you will …

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