Weight Loss Plan

Just like creating a blueprint of your future, why not in a similar manner make another blueprint but this time containing the ways and means of how to lose weight. Make then a personalized weight loss plan.

A weight loss plan just like any other plans that one might have in life is something that is made in response to something that one have now. As each plan addresses specific things in life, this plan tries to help an individual lose weight. As losing weight is not as easy as counting the fingers of your friends, a careful plan should be made. So what makes a successful weight loss plan?

 Here are some things one should bear in mind during the process of creating a weight loss plan.

    Since it is a plan, therefore it is an investment, so upon creation of that plan, the author should first have the free will to make the plan. In turn he or she must abide and faithfully implement whatever there is in the plan. Lack of commitment and honest implementation perhaps are the very reasons why most plans don't work and those who desperately try to lose weight ends up frustrated about their plans.
As part of planning, look for the best recipe for diet and forms of exercise that will perfectly fit your system and most especially your lifestyle.     Be consistent and honest in constructing your weight loss plan. If you can't commit to a certain period everyday to do the exercise of your choice then don't commit. Don't think radically that changing the type of exercise or adding/subtracting the number of minutes of spent on that exercise everyday will not affect your goal. Make Weight Loss Permanent


Permanent weight loss is a daily challenge. Fad diets come and go. It may work in the short term, true. However, when we go back to our regular diet, the pounds follow. To make weight loss permanent, we need a diet plan that we can sustain. People are not meant to exist on a severely restrictive diet plan. It is detrimental to overall health. Surely, the primary goal of weight loss is the attainment of good health. This serves as your baseline data. Use the Harris Benedict principle to calculate your BMR or basal metabolic rate. Basic bodily functions like breathing make up 60% of your total daily caloric needs. Your BMR is also influenced by height, weight, age and sex. For example, your daily caloric requirement based on the Harris Benedict principle is 1500 calories. If you want to maintain your weight, you need to eat the same amount of calories. If you want to lose weight, you have to eat less. One pound is equivalent to 3500 calories.

Knowing the caloric amount of basic foods would help in achieving your weight goals. Consume 5 to 6 small meals instead of 3 big meals daily. Read food labels. It is wise to know the contents of the food you ingest. A balanced meal consists of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fat.

Choose complex carbohydrates like whole grain products, fruits and vegetables. It would help to know the size of a single serving of basic foods. It is high in protein and good fats. A handful can assuage afternoon hunger pangs easily.

A good weight loss plan does not only work in the short term. Diet Plans Vs Weight Loss Pills

Er' indoors asked me to publish this article as I have no idea about diets and weight loss. 'She who should be obeyed' and her friends have spent years on different diets trying to lose weight, and feels it would be a good idea to give her views and opinions on the subject. Over the years my' better half' has tried many different diet plans, the names of which I can't recall. After reading through 100's of sites she decided no more diets and definitely no exercise regimes (too time-consuming and too tiring she said). She decided she was going to give weight loss pills try. The dogs are on diets, the wife's dropped 2 dress sizes (and is as happy as a pig in s**t) and I'm skint (but at least I can surf the net about something interesting now). The wife is happy with her size and weight and has just ordered another 6 month supply of Proactol so that she can maintain the weight she is at.

If you haven't got the willpower your diet will never work. When you are on weightloss pills willpower isn't as much of an important issue providing you remember to take your pills when you are supposed to, you can eat all the things you normally eat and you will lose weight. I know that they are not magic pills and you still have to eat the right normal foods, but compared to the work required for a normal diet or exercise regime the work required for weight loss pills is minimal So to sum it up Diet Plans will work with willpower and determination but my winner is definitely weight loss pills.

Vitamins and Minerals - Corn

Corn is great for healthy bones, improves cognitive ability, release stress and regulate intestinal transit.

Vitamins:

Vitamin C 6.5mg
Vitamin B1 0.11mg
Vitamin B2 0.067mg
Vitamin B3 1.986mg
Vitamin B5 0.935mg
Vitamin B6 0.164mg
Vitamin B9 27mcg
Vitamin A 310UI
Vitamin E 0.11mg
Vitamin K 0.5mcg

Minerals:

Potassium 257mg
Phosphorus 91mg
Magnesium 31mg
Calcium 4mg
Iron 0.53mg
Zinc 0.73mg
Copper 0.058mg
Manganese 0.197mg
Selenium 0.2mg
Sodium -

A large corn cob, cooked without salt contains about 2.8g fiber, 4g protein, 110 calories.

How to Explore Picturesque Paro Within a Short Time

Situated very close to the East and North-eastern border of India, Bhutan is a country that allures people for its breathtaking scenic beauty. Thousands of people, not only from East and North-East but all corners of India make trips to Bhutan, which fulfills their dream of a foreign tour. However, a foreign trip is not the only reason why people visit Bhutan. The country, which is one of the ancient Buddhist kingdoms, is a land of marvelous landscapes, rivers, monasteries and fortresses. Bhutan is a charming land which provides pleasure to all travelers, irrespective of their fascinations. For Nature lovers, Bhutan offers endless opportunities to enjoy scenic beauty, for people interested in history and culture, there are countless sites in Bhutan to explore and for adventurers the rugged terrains of Bhutan are ideal routes to trek. You as a traveller, surely fall in any of these categories and if you haven't been to Bhutan yet, then opt for a tour to this Buddhist country. Check out for various Paro travel packages and choose one that suits you.

Located in the Western part of Bhutan, Paro is a picturesque district and one of the prime tourist destinations in the country. The district is beautifully spread over a valley right on the bank of Paro Chu river. Beautiful green landscapes of diverse shapes form the horizon here and allure Nature lovers to go out for exploration. There are multiple sites in and around Paro that you would love to explore and to ensure that you cover all, you should choose from the different specially designed Paro travel packages. Since the territory is unknown, it is difficult for you to ascertain from where to start and how long to stay at each destinations. In order to explore Paro in depth you have to do some time management so that some hours or minutes are left for all. Paro travel packages are designed to cover all the major sites in Paro within a short time. Paro itself is beautiful enough to retain you on its heart for 3 to 4 days but since there are many other excellent destinations in Bhutan, you must opt for a package that allows you to make a complete tour of the Buddhist country.

The most common Paro travel package starts with a journey from Paro airport to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. On day 1, you reach Thimphu and stay overnight at the hotel. On day 2, you visit the prime sites in and around Thimphu and on the third day you make a return journey to Paro and visit the destinations within the vicinity of the district on your way. On day 4, you can cover the distant sites. However, you may opt to stay in Paro only and cover the destinations from there. The list of tourist attractions in Paro is quite long and you may find it difficult to cover all, if the duration of your holiday is too short. But sites that you cannot afford to miss are Ringpung Dzong, Paro Dzong and Paro Taktsang or the Tiger's Nest. There are plenty of fortress cum monasteries in the district that will take you back to the days of former Chogyals.

New Fitness Equipment

Home fitness equipment is a great investment. Exercising in the privacy of your home offers both easy access and stability to your daily work out. Unfortunately, most newbie exercises make big mistakes when purchasing their first piece of fitness equipment. The first mistake fitness equipment buyers make is to purchase a machine with too many features.

First of all more features means more money. In the case of fitness equipment more money does not mean better quality. Many of the electronic features fitness equipments offers are never used or used very rarely. This is because most people can not figure out how to accurately use the computer and give up. The basic fitness equipment attributes are all that you need. Just like buying a car or a piece of furniture check for building quality. Ask yourself is the equipment well put together, sturdy, durable, and stable. Good construction combined with a quiet machine are the only real qualities you need to look for in a treadmill. The same is true for all fitness equipment.

Make sure you try out the equipment before buying it. The first place to start is a gym, buy a month membership and go in and see what you like and hate. Once you find a piece of fitness equipment you are interested in then go out to several stores and try their machines. Make sure you wear your exercise clothes and exercise shoes. Most fitness machines look great just sitting them, turn it on and use for a good twenty minutes. Weight machines should be used for at least 20 repetitions. Do not be afraid to try something out of your price range. Have fun when you go out looking, see what the high end equipment offers and what features you can do without and then purchase your fitness equipment accordingly.

If you are beginner in the exercise world, do not buy something complicated or hard to use or setup. You will not use, and you have wasted your money. Many of the high end fitness equipment require the coordination of upper and lower bodies which can be quite overwhelming for people who are less experienced with exercise routines. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Do not be afraid to ask for an information sheet and inquire about all costs. Look for discounts and sales.

Two new walking shoes claim to give a simpler, more effective way to get the workout. The new fitness products are suppose to help shed the pounds and tone you muscles more efficiently, without spending hours in the gym this summer. They claim to allow you to get an extra workout while doing what we all do on a daily basis...walking. The concept has taken hold and become very popular across the world. They are in a class of shoes called toning shoes. Some have a curved sole bottom and others have a thick sole which creates instability as you walk.

The new walking shoes are called MBT and FitFlops. Both are relatively new brands of footwear that premiered and became popular in Europe and have since become increasingly popular in the United States. Featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Oprah, and 20/20, both these walking shoes are being talked about everywhere. But why?

The reason both these shoes have become so popular with fitness buffs is that they are both a range of footwear with the gym built in, so you can get an extra workout while you walk. Both these styles are designed to give you a more efficient workout, allowing you to burn more calories, activate and work neglected muscles, improve muscle coordination, absorb more shock and reduce the danger of suffering from a joint strain.

These walking shoes utilize different technologies in their design, but the concepts and goals of each is the same. They both help you burn more calories while walking, tone neglected muscles, decrease shock on the joints, and improves stamina.

The technology of MBT is a curved sole, which is suppose to challenge the leg muscles to work harder. In doing so, they help burn more calories and tone the legs and buttock muscles. They also promise to help with posture, back pain, and knee pain.

FitFlops started as a sandal for summer, but they now have a full line of shoes, boots and clogs. Even a pair of slippers. They have a technology in the sole called microwobbleboard, which is a thick sole that creates instability and makes the legs work more. They are very popular.

Imagining being fit! - It's a fantastic ideal portrayed on television and on-line all the time. There are always the visuals of overly well groomed jocks and babes flexing and stretching in the most minimal of colourful gym-wear: The intention of course, is to sell you "fitness equipment".

This advertising abounds: winter, summer, Christmas, New Year, even your own birthday for that matter! - The general message being; it's now a good time to start getting fit and feeling good about your-self and there is absolutely nothing wrong with this!

Freshly innovated products continuously abound too, often endorsed by celebrity athletes, sports therapists and even medical doctors. Fitness equipment these days is a far cry from the sweaty old dumb-bells that have classically languished around in gyms in years gone by.

Modern technology, state-of-the-art engineering, new materials, and new insights as to how the body reacts to various activities have been considered. These considerations have been included in funky modern designs not only to make the experience of using these equipments easy and comfortable, but also fun!

"Longevity" and "sexiness" are the obvious and natural buzz words surrounding fitness equipment, as everybody wants these qualities added to their lives. Besides fitness equipment advertising, the media constantly bombards society with images of beautiful healthy people, challenging us all that NOW is the time to simply get fit and healthy too.

Fitness equipment is happening now in a bigger way than ever before, it's retail at it's highest level of energy, the twist in this tale is however: will you actually use your shiny new fitness equipment?

Everybody knows that you're not going to get that Grecian torso and be bright eyed and bushy tailed if you don't. Disciple and forming the habit of regularly using your the equipment are the things that you can't buy. But they are crucial to the process of buying and using these equipments to gain positive results for your body.