Your Question About Easy Weight Loss

Carol asks…

What is an easy way to gain weight while staying fit?

I play baskeball and my coach tells me that im strong but if I were heavier I could move bodies easily. Im about 160 lbs now. How should I put on weight while staying in shape; such as guys like Lebron James lol.

weight loss cardiff answers:

It may be easier to eat six or more smaller, balanced meals rather than eating three large meals, especially if you’re not used to eating much at one time.

Protein powders and nutritional supplements such as Ensure can be added for in-between meal snacks. You can also make your own delicious protein shakes at home with a blender using milk, yogurt, frozen fruit, etc. Look for some easy recipes here: http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/weight-loss-shake-recipes.html
Exchange the skim milk and fat-free yogurt for regular since you don’t want to lose weight. Most protein powders are not very tasty unless mixed with other ingredients.

Exercise is an important part of healthy weight gain. Strength training is especially important and will build muscles. This can be done at home or in a gym. Cardio exercises are healthy and should be a part of your routine, but they burn maximum calories and may cause you to lose weight if you don’t eat consume plenty of calories. Limit your cardio workout to 30 minutes. Consider activities such as: power walking, jogging, biking, swimming laps, jumping rope, dancing, skating, etc. Yoga and Pilates are excellent additions to your workout as well. Here are some exercises you can do at home to help target certain areas:
http://www.easy-weightloss-tips.com/target-exercises.html

Some suggestions to help you gain weight:

1)Add healthy calories to your menu. Start breakfast with a slice of whole-wheat toast and peanut butter.
2)Trail mixes, nuts, dried fruits, and protein bars are healthy high-caloric snacks.
3)Drink healthy beverages such as milk and fruit juice. Avoid sweet drinks that add no nutritional value.
4)Choose the healthy option every time. Avoid fried foods. Eat larger portions of healthier foods such as baked potatoes, chicken, fish, etc.
5)Follow the food pyramid guidelines and make sure that you include all the major food groups in your diet.
6)Consume heart-healthy oils by eating olive, walnut, or canola oil in your homemade salad dressings. Add cheese and nuts to salads for additional healthy calories.
Good luck!

David asks…

How does Acai aid weight loss?

I see all these adverts and things on weight loss sites about taking Acai to help aid weight loss

What does it do, how does it help you lose weight?

weight loss cardiff answers:

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Purchase fresh, frozen or dried acai berries if you can find them. Or you can purchase them in this form online. Since it is a nutrient-rich food, you can cook with it and add it to your favorite recipes. It works well as a cereal topping, in granola, smoothies, yogurt, on low-fat ice cream and in things like muffins and cookies (as long as they’re low fat).
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Find acai in the form of a liquid extract. The benefit of taking acai in this form is that the nutrients will be super concentrated. Also, if you live in a climate where acai berries don’t grow, this can be a good way to get it as fresh and concentrated as possible.
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Take acai in capsule form. Capsules are good if you want to take acai as easily as possible and still receive the benefits. If you make it a part of your daily vitamin and mineral regimen it will be easier to take it consistently.

Susan asks…

What are some tasty foods for weight loss in the summer?

What are some good ideas or recipes for delicious foods that can help you lose weight in the summer?

weight loss cardiff answers:

You don’t need to starve yourself, nor do you need to start a crazy diet to look good in your new swimsuit. Summer weight loss can be best achieved through consuming fewer calories than you burn, and by choosing healthier foods to eat. It’s easier to make better food choices in the summer – heavier food choices and meals full of calories are a turn off from the heat of the summer months. The best summer weight loss foods are those that you don’t need to slave away in the kitchen to prepare, and they are light and refreshing!

The easiest way to cut back on calories is to eat more vegetables and fruits, as recommended by experts. That’s one of the best weight loss tips! Because produce is at its best during the summertime, it’s great to enjoy delicious fruits and vegetables from your local markets and grocery stores. Produce is also full of good antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and fiber too! Enjoy as much as you want as well – don’t limit your portions, as you can’t hurt yourself from enjoying such healthy foods!

If you’re looking to save some time making your meals, add prepared foods like soups and chicken to your fresh produce. It might end up costing you a little more, but you’ll really save time in the long run. Here are some examples of great foods to enjoy that can promote quick weight loss:

Grilled Veggies
You can use grilled onions, zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, asparagus, garlic, and eggplant to make tasty and healthy quick weight loss foods like:

•Grilled vegetable, ricotta, and fresh herb pasta and frittatas
•Grilled vegetable pitas
•Grilled vegetable and goat cheese salads

Salads
There’s no formal recipe needed when creating a delicious salad. They can also be made up fast for a quick and healthy meal. Rinse off and slice up your fresh produce. Add some fruits, vegetables, low-fat cheese, toasted nuts, fresh salad greens, and some light raspberry vinaigrette or ginger. You can complete your meal by adding a whole grain roll.
Also, try a good bean or whole-grain salad such as wheatberry or tabouli.
If you decide to flavor your salad with fresh herbs from the garden, you can save calories by adding less dressing. You can also add some meat or fish, as long as it’s done lightly.

Chilled Soups
Another great choice for a low-calorie meal is cold soup. Gazpacho and cucumber-dill soup are both great beginnings to delicious meals. You’ll be able to eat less and feel more full by beginning your meal with a nice tasty low-cal or broth-based soup.

Fruit-Based Desserts
Instead of choosing a traditional dessert rich in calories, satisfy your cravings and sweet tooth with a more natural dessert, such as:

•Grilled banana sundaes made with low-fat ice cream
•Frozen grapes
•A chocolate-covered frozen banana
•Grilled white peaches with blackberries and honey
•Grilled pineapple with rum and pecans
•Frozen, dark, sweet cherries

Watermelon

A crisp and juicy slice of watermelon is not just a great summer weight loss fruit, but it’s very refreshing as well! Also, because half of the watermelon is made from water, it can satisfy your thirst as well!

Low- and No-Calorie Beverages
Smoothies, sodas, sweetened teas, and sweetened specialty coffee drinks are all easy to drink when it’s hot outside, but they can have a surprisingly high calorie count. Keep an eye out for drinks like that since you’ll be drinking a lot during the summer to quench your thirst. Also remember that drinks can help you stay cooler from the heat, but they usually don’t have any affect on your appetite. You can still enjoy refreshing treats and drinks while you maintain your diet during the summer!

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Your Question About Easy Weight Loss

Jenny asks…

Good Weight Loss Plans for Vegetarians?

I am a vegetarian, but I am fairly interested in losing weight or becoming more healthy. Sure, vegetarianism is a healthier lifestyle, but I still feel like I could do more to live healthier. I was wondering if any of you had really healthy meal ideas for a me!

Thanks a bundle!
Oh, I do exercise.

And I mostly eat soups, pastas and salads. I was just trying to think of other things to eat.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Soups, salads, and pasta are fine for weight loss, as long as the pasta is whole grain pasta. Sweet potatoes are also excellent weight loss foods. Be careful not to eat fried foods, and avoid oily salad dressings. They can add more calories than the salad itself!

You might want to move toward being a vegan rather than a vegetarian. The most important factor in choosing weight loss foods is their calorie density. Calorie density is determined by the amount of fiber, water, and fat that are in a food. Since eggs and dairy products contain absolutely no fiber, they will never be as good in the “calorie density” department as whole plants foods will. To learn which vegan foods have a low calorie density and which ones don’t, see:

http://www.vegan-weight-loss.com/low-calorie-foods.html

Helen asks…

What are some simple weight loss plans or ideas I can use?

I’m not overweight, but i’m really trying to cut down on the fat and lose a couple (hopefully more) pounds or so.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Hi Ashley! Because you’re not overweight, you don’t have to enroll to any weight loss programs out there. And I am pretty sure you don’t want to sweat, like me! I don’t want strenuous exercise, i’m too busy and sometimes i’m too lazy.

Here’s what I do daily, very very simple, to keep me from stocking on fats (despite the fact that I have a big appetite! Ahaha)

1. I drink water before I eat. This way I feel full so I eat less. Plus, I don’t drink water right after meal This makes me feel bloated. I wait for around 30 mins before I drink water.

2. I don’t sit down right away after meals. I feel like my belly is getting bigger every time I do that since it’s very full

3. I stay away from soda and iced teas. I’d rather drink fresh fruit juice (not the ones in can) and/or water

4. When I feel like reading a book while lying in bed, I lie 90 degrees from the wall with my feet and legs landing on the wall. They say it helps lessen belly fats

5. When I feel like dancing, I dance! It’s like an exercise but I’m enjoying it

6. I play basketball in arcades. Sometimes when I feel like it, I play basketball in arcades. It’s fun and exciting!

These are just simple tips. Hope it helps!

Daniel asks…

Any good weight loss plans for my horses?

I have a few overweight horses…. i was wondering if there are some other things that i can do other than lots of exercize and put them on a diet….. like suppliments or anything that im not doing?
I know about putting them on a diet and more exercize…. i need some ideas like about some EXERCIZE plans for them. ones that will burn fat and build muscle.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Horses are grazers, so the primary source of nutrition, should come from forage. (grasses, and/or high quality, clean hay) Everyone has preferences for the type of hay, such as alfalfa, bermuda, orchard, etc., just make sure it’s clean, dust and mold free, and make sure your horse will eat it! Some horses don’t like certain hays, and won’t touch them. Don’t count flakes of hay, go by weight of the hay. Rather than going to high fat items, such as oils, or certain feeds, with added fats, try using good nutrition, instead. Fat equates to fake nutrition, since it adds weight, without any real nutritional value. (A horse’s daily requirement of fat, is less than 5%.)

There is a simple formula, for calculating how much to feed a horse, and it will work if you want one to gain weight, lose weight, or maintain it’s weight, and it’s based on feeding to a “goal body weight”, or the weight you want the horse to weigh.

Based on a horse’s workload, and it’s general ability to maintain weight, a horse should be fed between 1 1/2% and 2 1/2% of it’s goal body weight, in feedstuffs. (grass, hay, and grain/concentrates) It’s best to start with 2% of it’s goal weight, and you can re-evaluate the effectiveness, after 21 days, and make adjustments, if needed.

If you don’t have access to a livestock scale, use a weight tape, they are accurate, within 10 to 15 pounds, and keep a record of the horse’s weight, for reference.

Example: thin horse, who currently weighs 850 pounds, who should weigh 1000 pounds. This horse will be fed a total of 2%, or 20 pounds of feedstuffs, every 24 hours, for the first 21 days. If you feel a need to use grain, feed a minimal amount, of 2 pounds, 2 times per day, of the best quality feed. I prefer pelleted feed, it digests better than whole grains. Feed 8 pounds, of clean, high quality hay, 2 times per day.

At the 21 day mark, evaluate how the horse is doing, and make any adjustments, up or down, as needed. Slow gain, is healthy gain, and avoids health problems, such as founder and colic.

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