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William asks…

What are some diets that I can go on to get a flat belly?

Specific diets please. If you can, also include a list of the types of foods that I can and can’t eat on this diet. Please and thank you.

weight loss cardiff answers:

While I cannot tell you what exact diet you should go on, here is a site that might help based on your personality. They have some information that I think you will find helpful.

Http://tinyurl.com/cl3tna

All the best.

Regie
http://www.christianadscenter.com

Robert asks…

What are good diets to steadily build muscle?

I’m 6ft 150Lb . I am athletic so I am in shape. I want to start building muscle so i decided to join the gym. My partner has been going for a while is guiding me through the machines and stuff. I don’t know a good diets to build muscle. Anybody have an easy diet that doesn’t include supplements?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Eat the foods that bodybuilders eat in the same fashion that they eat them (5-6 balanced and proportioned meals, eat every 3 hours). At least 70% of your muscle gains will be due to the food you eat, so that is the most important aspect to focus on. There’s to many foods to list here, so just do a search on the foods bodybuilders eat. They have it down to a science on which foods sets your body in the most anabolic (muscle building) and fat burning mode. Right down to getting the maximum release of good hormones (testosterone and growth hormone) and the minimum of bad hormones.

Edit: Supplements aren’t nessicary anyway and only a few of them give you a slight improvement (3%) over good healthy food.

Michael asks…

What are the side effects of popular diets?

I am doing a group presentation and wanted to know what types of nutrient and other things your neglect yourself when doing diets such as the grapefruit diet and Atkins Diet. I need three diets, though I only need to talk for 4 minutes.

weight loss cardiff answers:

The two most popular diets are:

– Calorie restricted diet
– Atkins diet

Neither diet is effective over a period of one year or more (Gina Kolata “Rethinking Thin”). The human body is architected to prevent starvation and was not designed to handle the amount of fat, oil, sugars, and additives in the standard American diet today. When you eat too few calories, your body automatically reduces metabolizm and stores fat. Calorie restricted diets go against the hard wiring of the human brain.

Atkins is down right dangerous according to Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Dean Ornish (among many experts in human nutrition). The risk of heart disease, obesity, stroke, some cancers, and diabetes can be expected to increase in this diet. The diet is high in cholesterol and fat and will cause cardiovascular disease

The one diet that seems to work universally when a person follows it for life is a pure vegetarian diet. According to the experts listed before and Dr Calwell Esselstyn, Jr. This is an ideal diet. I lost 50 pounds by changing my eating habits in this way. Vegetarians must be careful to get enough vitamin B12, vitamin D, and Omega-3 fatty acids. These can be added with supplements.

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Donald asks…

Healthy way to lose weight within 3 days?

I need to lose up to 3 lbs in these next 3 days, any suggestions? please, please help.
If I skip breakfast, does this mean that I’m gaining more weight? And if so, how much am I gaining?

I have been skipping breakfast, but I’m guessing that is bad now?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Well first of all DONT skip breakfast. That slows youre metabolism causing weight gain. Try to eat healtyer and not big meals. Try to eat 3 main meals (smaller then you normally do) and some snacks. This speeds up metabolism. Also limit fatty foods and high calorie foods. Limit salt. This is the only healthy wey that i know.

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Sandy asks…

How do i Lose weight in 3 days?

my birthday is on saturday n i jus wanted to know if anyone could tell me how to lose atleast 5 pounds in 3 days…its jus for my bday it doesnt matter to me if i gain the weight back…i jus wanna lose a lil for my bday..thanks

weight loss cardiff answers:

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you’re consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…

Get an online, desktop, or cell phone diet and fitness calculator. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.ht…
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/w…

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

Here are two articles on how to break through a weight loss plateau:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/86/…
Http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/10…

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou…

The following are food pyramids and several articles on what you should eat everyday:
Food Pyramids:
http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/P…
Http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Antioxidant Superstars – Vegetables and Beans:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104…
Antioxidant Loaded Fruits:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104…
Good Carbs Mean Better Weight:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100…
The Benefits of Protein:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/…
Some Fats Are Good For You:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/…
Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104…
What You Should Eat Daily:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli…
Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli…

*3) Perform cardiovascular, core, and/or strength training on most days. Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure you’re doing all exercises correctly.

The following is a website and numerous articles on cardiovascular, core, and strength training:
Exercise Prescription on the Net
http://www.exrx.net/
Starting an Exercise Program:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Strength Training Basics:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/…
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Exercise Errors:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Getting a Flat Stomach:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/…
Weight Lifting – Does Order Matter:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/…
Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/…
Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/…

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier.

Send me an email or yahoo instant message to “gainbetterhealth” if you have any questions and good luck!

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
1 year ago
Source(s):
My 25 years of health research and experience.

Source Links:
Calorie Calculators:
http://www.nutritiondata.com/
http://www.calorieking.com/foods/
Calculate Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): http://health.discovery.com/tools/calcul…
Physical Activity Calorie Calculators:
http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/jump…
Http://www.weightlossresource.com/tools/…
Calculate Calorie Requirements:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Free Online Diet and Fitness Calculators:
http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/
http://sparkpeople.com/
http://www.fitday.com/
Body Weight Calculators:
http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.ht…
Http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/w…
Glycemic Index and GI Database Website: http://www.glycemicindex.com/
Harvard School of Public Health Article on Carbohydrates:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou…
MayoClinic Article on Water:
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/NU/002…
Food Pyramids:
http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/P…
Http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Foods to Eat:
Antioxidant Superstars – Vegetables and Beans
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104…
Antioxidant Loaded Fruits
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104…
Good Carbs Mean Better Weight
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100…
The Benefits of Protein
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/…
Some Fats Are Good For You
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/…
Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104…
What You Should Eat Daily
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli…
Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli…
Certified Trainers:
http://www.acsm.org//AM/Template.cfm?Sec…
Http://www.nsca-lift.org/
http://www.acefitness.org/
http://www.nasm.org/
Cardiovascular, Core, and Strength Training:
Exercise Prescription on the Net:
http://www.exrx.net/
Starting an Exercise Program
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Strength Training Basics
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/…
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Exercise Errors
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/…
Getting a Flat Stomach
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/…
Weight Lifting – Does Order Matter
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/…
Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/…
Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/…
Sleep Website: http://sleepfoundation.org/
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005:
http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/foodgu…
Realage Website: http://www.realage.com/
AirNow Website: http://airnow.gov/
Indoor Air Purifier Ratings: http://www.air-purifier-power.com/top-10…

Lisa asks…

Is it possible to lose a couple pounds in weight in 3 days?

I was wanting to know is it possible to lose maybe 2 pounds in 3 days? If I ate the right stuff and did a lot of exercise over this time will I lose any weight? I have my weigh in on Friday and I think I have put on weight. I don’t weigh myself until my weight class. So is it possible to lose weight with in the this small amount of time?

weight loss cardiff answers:

The best way to lose weight is to eat a healthy balanced diet and exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Staying away from fast food and junk foods and eating more fruits and veggies will help slim your waist line. So if you do this in the next 3 days, it MIGHT be possible to lose a couple pounds.

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Laura asks…

There are numerous weight loss programs in our society that?

There are numerous weight loss programs in our society that recommend low carbohydrate and high protein diets. What are some of the benefits that proteins provide when included in a balanced diet, and what are the dangers of overconsumption of proteins? What effects do these diets have on the body, both short-term and long term?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Protein (along with carbohydrates and fats) is one of the three macronutrients your body needs to function properly. It has many health benefits which include helping your body build and repair cells, helping your body produce antibodies, enzymes and hormones and helping your cuts heal. However, you can get too much of a good thing and protein is no exception. In this article I am going to be outlining four of the drawbacks of eating too much protein.

1) IT CAN HAVE A DEHYDRATING EFFECT:- In a four week study that looked at five endurance athletes who consumed low, medium and high levels of protein it was found that increased protein consumption lead to lower levels of hydration. Dehydration can cause a number of serious problems including extreme fatigue, muscle cramps, headaches, muscle spasms, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.

2) IT PROMOTES FAT STORAGE:- Many people believe that you can eat protein to your hearts content and not get fat. However, if you eat too many calories (whether they come from carbohydrates, fat or protein) they ultimately get stored as body fat. Eating more of this macronutrient whilst eating the same amount of calories can stimulate fat burning in your body but eating too many protein calories will lead to fat storage.

3) IT CAN LEAD TO KIDNEY STONES:- When protein is broken down this creates acids such as uric acid which increases the acidity levels in your blood. To combat this your body releases the alkaline substance calcium phosphate from your bones into the bloodstream. Overall, this increases urine levels of uric acid and calcium which can then both form into kidney stones.

4) IT CAN LEAD TO OSTEPOROSIS:- As discussed above eating high levels of protein can lead to calcium phosphate being released from the bones. Low levels of calcium in the bones can cause osteoporosis to develop. Osteoporosis reduces your bone density and can lead to your bones bending, breaking and fracturing much more easily than normal, healthy bones.

As you can see protein is not a super nutrient. Whilst it has many valuable functions when consumed properly, eating too much can lead to the problems discussed above. Increasing your protein intake moderately can help you build muscle and burn fat. Therefore, if you decide to eat more protein make sure that you do not consume it excessively.
In my experience all the weight loss programs are for nought. You have to really , really want to lose weight and stick to it. A low Glycemic diet coupled with exercise is the best one I have found. I don’t feel cheated. Probably the only things I really miss are Potato’s. Other than that I am happy. OH, and pizza.http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
When I lowered my intake of carbs and exercised my cholesterol and blood pressure went from high to normal. That high blood pressure is the real killer. Now mine is 118/68 resting.

This way of eating is a great way for the whole family to eat. If you do , there will not be any Type 2 diabetes in your family.

Good luck
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Sandy asks…

What weight loss programs have helped you?

Are there any weight loss programs that you’ve used to help increase the amount of weight you’ve lost? I’ve been on MediFast Health for awhile now and want to know if anyone else has used similar programs.

weight loss cardiff answers:

You have to combine healthy diet with adequate exercise. The adequate part depends on the individual. Any diet pills are only supposed to be used a supplements and not actual replacements for any healthy eating habits or exercise. Good old hard work is always the safest way to go

Lizzie asks…

Are there any free online weight loss programs or support groups?

Are there any free online weight loss programs or support groups – kind of like a weight watchers online FREE?
I just want someone or some program that will ask me what i ate and how much i weigh to help me lose weight. I would like to lose 40 -45 lbs

weight loss cardiff answers:

Theres www.fitday.com its not really a weight loss program but it keeps track of how much calories u eat in one day and how much calories u burn from doing activites u should try it im using it and its helping me

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Helen asks…

Getting rid of my beer gut, tips for this diet plan?

Now I am 5’8 and weigh about 160 lbs, which isn’t much for a male, or even considered overweight, but I am not a muscly guy, so I would say I have an easy 10 lbs on my stomach/man boobs of beer greatness.

I will also note, that I do not want to loose any of the muscle mass I do have.
Now I have never really had to diet or work out a lot(outside of job requirements) so I am new to this.

So I was thinking a high nutrition/low carbs diet, you know, the food that sucks, and I was going going to foot march around 4-6 miles a day with about 40lbs in my back pack for the next two weeks, as well as moderate weight lifting just to keep my muscles, twice a week for just a half hour or so. Also keeping my daily calories low, 1300ish.

Would their be any weight loss outlook in that? And really, if I don’t really loose wait it does not matter, I just want to get rid of my torso fat. And also, would I Iose any muscle weight(I do not want this)?

Also note that I am a conditioned marcher so I do not need any input on that.
Also note that I am a conditioned marcher so I do not need any input on that.
Also note that I am a conditioned marcher so I do not need any input on that.
Also note that I am a conditioned marcher so I do not need any input on that.
Also note that I am a conditioned marcher so I do not need any input on that.

weight loss cardiff answers:

First: Knock off the beer. But don’t replace it with ice cream, sodas, candy, cake, etc.
What you need is a balanced diet. And exercise.
Guts come from overcarbing & lack of exercise, but replacing the carbs w/ a high protein diet will knock off some weight (with exercise), but it will come right back when you slip into old habits.
Recommended: The Zone, Barry Sears. He has a website & a dozen books. It’s all about a balanced diet that avoids the junk–fat & sugar–that is the staple of the modern American diet.
But you don’t starve yourself, there is plenty of variety. It’s just well-balanced. Like we used to eat.
It’s not a “crash”–just a healthy, gradual body readjustment.

Sandra asks…

I’m 14, and need some tips/tricks to lose fat… help please?

I’m a 14 year old male, I’m about 5′ 6 and am between 140 and 145 lbs. I have some stomach fat, and some “flab” on my chest =/
I keep being told that I am fat, and have man boobs. I work out every saturday for about 2 hours, but am not seeing any fat loss, just muscle gain.
My goal is to lose belly fat, my man boobs, my love handles, and slim my butt down.
Please, supply me with some easy tricks to lose this fat.

I looked through allot of other questions similar to this one, and see allot of “dont worry about your body, your weight is fine, kids are so cruel” etc. Please don’t answer like that, I know kids are cruel, and I’m sick of it. Please just give me some tips/tricks.

thanks

weight loss cardiff answers:

First off, make a promise to yourself that you’re going to stick with it. Eat healthy foods, & exercise. Don’t eat more calories than you can burn. Most importantly, let your friends know you want their support. & anyone who makes fun of you, just say “since i’m such a fata**, shut up or i might sit on you.”

😛

Betty asks…

How can I get out of the rut in my relationship? Plus more issues!?

My boyfriend and I have been in a serious relationship for almost three years. Lately things have been relatively “blah” as we call it. We’re not BORED; we’re happy with each other. We do love one another and we make each other laugh; so there is nothing bad in that department. He is my best friend — my rock.

However, roughly six months ago, I asked him to be honest about the one thing that makes any man cringe: Have I been gaining weight, and do you think I am sexy? He didn’t want to answer, but I made him anyway, even though I knew what the answer was in my head. His answer was that, yes, I have gained weight, and unfortunately it has been a factor is us not having sex as much as we used to. I didn’t think it was going to, but oh man, did that kill my confidence. He tells me I am still beautiful, but it’s just not the same. I don’t feel happy with my body, and now I know he isn’t happy with it either. In turn, this makes me not want to initiate anything, knowing that he doesn’t love my body that much. I have gained about 30 pounds in two years, and I am only 22 years old. I am being treated for hypothyroidism but my treatment isn’t showing any serious changes.

I know what to do: Work out and diet. Easier said than done. I am a full time student going into PR at Wayne State University, and I work five – six days a week. I also still live at home, and my mother buys my food. Granted, she is a diabetic, so it is not like we have junk food in the house. I mostly slip up when I am at school or going out to the bar or a restaurant with my boyfriend or friends.

My diet and exercise issues are not the whole point of this, however it IS a factor. I think that if I felt good about my body, it would be easier to get out of the rut in our relationship. I need to get tips about what I can do otherwise, while I am trying to get into shape. Granted, if you have any tips for my situation in regards to my weight loss, feel free to comment! I DO need to know some tricks of the trade to get our relationship fun again. He is working on his master’s degree, and also works full-time in construction. He also lives with his mother – so it’s really difficult to spice things up with parents around. I would like to do something that might bring back more of the emotions rather than the physical excitement. Do they go hand-in-hand? PLEASE help!

Oh – and one more thing. He has recently gained friendship with an old friend he used to have feelings for in high school. He is completely open with me about their friendship, and I know for a fact he would not cheat on me, but I don’t trust her. I’ve hung out with her, and she loves me and my boyfriend as a couple, but I can’t help but one day be worried that she is going to steal my boyfriend’s heart. She is REALLY cool, and totally his type. I tell my boyfriend my concerns, and he tells me I have nothing to worry about. He tells me that he loves me, and his feelings for her are strictly platonic, but I still feel really insecure when they hang out together when I am not there. He also is not hiding anything from me about her, even if he knows it makes me sad if they hang out. He says he just wants me to know so I can get used to it, and by telling me everything, he is not hiding anything. If I were to ask him not to hang out with her when I am not there, he would be annoyed, because I would be denying him hanging out with a friend. He would resent me more than be understanding, only because he says he has zero feelings for her in that way. Also, I enjoy hanging out with her too…she really is a very cool, nice girl. This makes things even more confusing for my boyfriend…I like her, he likes her (as a friend) but yet I don’t like her hanging out with him…does that make any sense at all? How do I handle this? What can I tell myself to calm down about them hanging out?

I KNOW this is long, but please, PLEASE help!

weight loss cardiff answers:

Okay here’s the thing. You need to stop forcing him into telling you things he knows will hurt you, which will then hurt him.

Also, maybe the two of you should start going out and doing different things together, here and there, to break up the monotony.

Have you two considered a new hobby, a new passion of some kind? Maybe work out together, and make your body a project for both of you.

Change the kinds of sex you have and the times when you have it, so its more spontaneous and fun. Sex is supposed to be playing together, not just some rigid, mechanistic thing you do.

And you have to learn how to handle the ennui. That is break up the boredom.

Boredom comes around when you do the same, repetitive things, and develop the same annoying habits over time. So start breaking up the monotony and colorizing your world together instead of fading to black and white.

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