Your Question About Easy Weight Loss

James asks…

Is it necessary to add supplements to raw cat and dog food?

I’m reading up on BARF diet recipes, and i’m wondering whether these supplements are really needed. Isn’t raw meat and organs alone enough for wild cats and dogs?
I also found out about the raw meaty bones (RMB) diet, which I think makes more sense than the BARF

weight loss cardiff answers:

Absolutely not, all the supplements, veggies, dairy products, etc., are completely unnecessary. You’re right, the diet based on “raw meaty bones” designed by Tom Lonsdale makes much more sense than the “BARF” diet.

I feed what is called a “prey-model raw” diet, more closely based on Lonsdale’s diet. It is also based on David Mech’s research on wolves, which shows that wolves do not normally consume, or need, the stomach of the prey or its contents. The diet is simply 80% meat, 10% bone, and 10% organ, half of the organ fed being liver.

The only supplement that I would even consider would be Omega 3 (found in salmon or fish body oil). The reason I would consider this is due to the fact that the grain fed meat typically found in this country is very low in it. If you don’t feed grass-fed meat, wild game, or deep ocean fish (such as salmon, sardines, anchovies, or mackerel), then a supplement would be a good idea to make up for the lack. However, my dogs get venison regularly and one or two sardines every week, so I don’t worry about it.

If you’ve found out about the RMB diet you’ve probably seen some/most of these links, but they’ve been helpful for me so I’ll post them for you anyway:

http://www.rawmeatybones.com/petowners/whatisrmb.php
http://www.rawmeatybones.com/diet/exp-diet-guide.pdf
http://www.ukrmb.co.uk/images/ww.pdf
http://www.rawfed.com/myths/
http://preymodelraw.com/how-to-get-started/
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/
http://dogfoodchat.com/forum/raw-feeding/

That third link is actually a free PDF copy of Lonsdale’s book “Work Wonders”. It’s definitely worth the read.

Anyway, hope that helps, and good luck with your dog’s (or cat’s) transition to a raw diet!

Donna asks…

How can you make your thighs skinner?

I’m going to the beach soon on the weekends with my whole class with all the girls wearing bikinis, and all the guys wearing swim shorts, and I don’t want to show my fat thighs with all the hot guys around.
Are there any diet recipes for making my thighs smaller? If so, please type them out OR some exercises I can start out with.

weight loss cardiff answers:

OK. Let’s separate apples from oranges.

First, you can take two people of the same age, gender, weight, and height and have two entirely different fitness proportions. Bone mass, muscle density, and body fat percentage is what is going to make the difference. Whoa! How do you figure this out, you might ask. Simple: Go to a fitness center or your doctor and have your body fat percentage checked. This is a good starting point to so you can measure progress.

Second, to burn fat, the key is aerobic exercise. This is defined as any exercise that elevates and sustains your heart rate to about 70-80% of your maximum heart rate. Sustaining it beyond 20 minutes is going to get you into that fat burning zone. Then, the longer you go, the more you burn. Other exercises (anaerobic), such as calisthenics or strength training (weights) are going to improve your muscular strength and endurance. This is what does the “toning” that people talk about. NOTE: To debunk myth, Yoga and Pilates, while great for flexibility, core strength, and physical therapy are not great for fat loss or muscle toning.
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Third, nutrition is absolutely critical to any kind of fitness plan. It’s probably the most important part. The reason is because you can exercise all damn day. If your calorie consumption still exceeds your calorie burn rate, you aren’t going to burn an ounce of fat.

With that said, let’s revisit nutrition and exercise. Forgive me if you already know all (or part) of this stuff, but I’m going to assume you need the full lesson so as not to cheat you of any valuable information you may not know.

Don’t stress out so much about counting calories.

The secret is acknowledging the true purpose of food as fuel rather than entertainment. Focus on protein, fats, and carbohydrates and learn about each of them. A little bit of research online will teach you a lot. Remember, don’t diet; change your eating lifestyle. Doing so will change your life for the better. For the exercise, consider it a priority to include it into your routine.

Anyway, if you want it simple, here it is in ten steps:
1. Protein is good…eat plenty (about 30% of your caloric intake)
2. Fats are good and bad…know the difference
3. Saturated and trans fats are the bad ones – limit these
4. Poly- and mono-unsaturated fats are good – don’t be afraid of them
5. Carbohydrates are good and bad…know the difference
6. Fibers and complex carbs are the good ones – eat these (about 40% of your caloric intake)
7. Sugars and simple carbs are the bad ones – limit these, particularly late in the day (stay away from sodas and chips!)
8. Drink water – lots and lots and lots of water. It’s the only drink you need. Anything else is either wasted or simply bad for you
9. Eat 4-6 “meals” a day to boost your metabolism.
10. A meal is defined as a portion of a low-fat, protein rich entree, a portion of veggies for vits/mins, and a portion of complex carbs. (You can get these combined as a health shake)

Here’s a simplistic plan that anyone should be able to follow:
1. 4-6 hours per week
2. 45-90 min each day you exercise
3. Do aerobic exercise (20-40 min) every day you exercise
4. Work abdominals every day you exercise (between sets makes it easy)
5. Do chest and triceps exercises on one day
6. Do back and biceps exercises on a different day
7. Do legs and shoulder exercises on a different day
8. Do your exercises in sets (i.e. 3 times with 6-12 repetitions each)
9. Keep a record of what you do to measure progress.
10. When your progress stalls (called “plateau”), switch up your routine.

Ken asks…

Is it necessary to add supplements to raw cat and dog food?

I’m reading up on BARF diet recipes, and i’m wondering whether these supplements are really needed. Isn’t raw meat and organs alone enough for wild cats and dogs?
I also found out about the raw meaty bones (RMB) diet, which I think makes more sense than the BARF

weight loss cardiff answers:

Actually i heard many times a cat gets everything it needs from a mouse

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Ken asks…

How much weight can I lose in 2 weeks if I become vegetarian?

Trying to lose major weight in 2 weeks, how much will I be able to lose if I work out a lot, and become vegetarian?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Well how much do weigh now?
Are you working out?
Not enough info

Mary asks…

What is the best exercise that can help me lose weight quickly at home?

pleez help me i am 15 and need to lose weight in 2 weeks so i need a really good exercise.
thanx for anyone who helps 🙂

weight loss cardiff answers:

If you want to do it at home these are the best ideas:
skipping
hula hooping
sit ups and crunches
star jumps
running on the spot
if you have a step you can do stepping for a while
lie on your back and circle your legs like riding a bike
lying on your back slowly raise both legs together up in the air and then lower slowly, it burns your abs

Mandy asks…

Is it unhealthy to lose 15 pounds in 2 weeks?

I just read a little article online giving tips on how to lose weight in 2 weeks.

It seems kind of fast to me. That’s over a pound a day. What do you think? I think maybe 3 pounds a week is a healthy way to lose weight. Or 5 if you wanted to lose weight quickly.

I want to lose 15 pounds and I’m looking for all the help/advice out there!

weight loss cardiff answers:

I think it’s a little bit of a challenge to lose 15 pounds in 2 weeks. I agree with what you said earlier about losing around 3 pounds a week. Just stick to 3-5 pounds a week to be safe. You wouldn’t want to lose a lot of weight too fast, that can be dangerous.

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Ruth asks…

How can I lose 10 lbs in 2 weeks?

Currently, I weigh 135 lbs. Long story short, I need to lose at least 10 lbs in two weeks. I’ve had weight loss success before, and I’m better at counting/restricting calories then I am meal-planning, so specific numbers per day would be helpful. Thanks!

weight loss cardiff answers:

You sound pretty mature, with that said, I think you don’t need to lose weight.. 135 Is good for a male/female.

Nancy asks…

Does anyone have weight loss success story after stopping zoloft? I have put on weight on it despite dieting?

I also exercise regularly. I am convinced it is the Zoloft that has caused the weight gain. Please, I would only like to hear from people with personal experience of weight loss after stopping Zoloft. No diet or exercise advice. I have tried it all!

weight loss cardiff answers:

I totally understand what your talking about my mother has been on Zoloft for over a year now and recently she has stopped taking it. My mother has gained close to 30 pounds since she stopped taking it!

This has really been a struggle for her since she has never had a weight loss problem!

I too have tried to help her lose weight buy trying diet plans and diet pills.

We recently have got her on a Caloric Restrictor that reduces the amount of calories she takes in. That has helped her lose a few pounds a week. Its a miracle

I dont know if its right for you let me ask you a few questions.

How much weight do you want to lose?

Are you looking to lose weight without having to diet or exercise ?

Are you looking for something to help eliminate random cravings? Or stop overeating?

How fast are you looking to lose weight?

Do you carry most of your weight around the middle?

I understand what your looking for something that can help you lose weight a little faster than diet and exercise. Diet and exercise works but if you need to start losing weight like next week .

Cause you could start using a Caloric restrictor that automatically restricts the amount of calories in your body.

These caloric restictors even work without diet or exercise and even eliminates cravings for foods.

But if you do diet and exercise you will see even better results!I know people who lose 20 pounds in a month.

So you can still eat your regular foods but you’ll take in less calories and start losing a few pounds a week. Is that what your looking for?

She is using 2 capsules twice a day before i eat and I notice it reduces my appetite and its helped me burn the fat of my tummy and mainly my middle section.

Akavar helps with Stress, metabolism, overeating.

Plus its made with vitamins and herbs. Even if you want some free information on this caloric restrictor check http://www.akavarpills.com

Hope this helps

George asks…

Can apple cider vinegar water be detrimental to your health?

While reading a series of articles about weight loss I came across an article about 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar in 8oz of water.Then I bought some and made my own following the directions.My question is because it is also used for cleaning purposes can it erode or wear away my throat or stomach after long term use, and does anybody have any success stories.Thank You.

weight loss cardiff answers:

No it is very good for your health and most people find it hurts heartburn not causes it. I saw a site with many testimonies to vinegar helping their gerd and heartburn not the opposite.

The doctor who started the craze Dr Jarvis in the book in the 80s or so called Vermont folk medicine used it on so many of his human both children and adults and animal patients (he was also a vet) and found it only did good for the body. He went back to stufdy the hundreds of year old folk medicne in Vermont and doctor the people and animals.

He found that when used to try to change the urine from acidic to alkaline sick people always got well if they could get their urine to be alkaline Generally only produce is alkalizing and most grains, beans and animal products are acidifying.

You do want to be sure the apple cider vinegar you use is raw and not pasteurized as this kind is not really safe for the body.

Never use vinegar in plastic bottles as the plastic leeches into the vinegar since it is acidic environment (before it enters the body) if you must use pasteurized use Heinz

To find it check health food store like whole foods or health food section of the grocery store or buy online. Most common brands are braggs (she has a good book called apple cider vinegar on amazon–her dad opened the first health food store in America), eden or spectrum

Some people add a spoon of raw honey to it for its benefits.

Vinegar is one of the few negative calorie food..other foods that help metabolism are hot foods like cayenne and hot mustards

The average American thinks nothing of drinking coffee, tea, smoking, eating all kinds of artificial flavoring, colorings, junk and fast food but then questions if a natural food or treatment is gonna hurt them..far more damage comes from eating the average SAD than from vinegar

I have heard it gets rid of bone spurs and am currently trying it for this purpose and have been on it 5 days thus far. It has many many uses including making “runts of the litter” both people and animals grew taller and most of them go on to become blue ribbon winners (the animals that is) and it helps take calcium out of joints and flesh and into the b0ones and teeth where it should go..

Jarvis noted butchers that butchered both animals given no vinegar over rations and those given vinegar noted these animals were different.

Those not given vinegar has easy to cut through bones and hard to cut through joints and flesh and those given vinegar had hard to cut bones and tender flesh and easy to cut joints showing that the calcium was not going to the wrong place (source dc Jarvis book called arthritis)

In Vermont it was used to get rid of calcium deposit buildups on the inside of tea kettles and water heaters form the hard water found in Vermont,.

He also found animals loved and wanted it so much when poured on their rations they licked it dry and ate the dirt it fell on down several inches to get it and little kids instinctively sought out vinegar and sour leaves and drank vinegar straight on say cukes. I remember doing that as a kid and loving the straight vinegar on cucumbers. When we get older we lose our natural instincts

It has many uses including keeping the skin more tender and youthful according to Patricia Bragg’s book

My success story was being very ill one day with nausea and diarrhea and stomach upset and having a ticket for a concert that night I did not see how I could get through, I sipped vinegar water all day and by night I was fine again and able to go to the concert.

In fact, I am sipping it now.

Here are links to the right vinegars in my answer here

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120424213503AAdqvNs

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Chris asks…

How do I shed the holiday weight gain fast?

Okay, its holidays, and I’ve eaten junk, and haven’t exercised much, but now I’m worried I won’t lose the weight I gained (I gained 6 pounds!), how do I lose it fast? I am ready to take action, meaning no junk, more exercise, etc. So what is a good plan to lose this weight quickly?

NOTE: ** I gain weight/lose weight fairly easily, so those weight loss plans like lose 2.5 pounds a week don’t exactly apply to me.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Okay, here’s what I do. I drink plenty of water and drink only diet soda. I don’t use butter or oils to cook my food in, I use spices and herbs. Eat a good breakfast filled with carbs and a healthy lunch. Dinner time I eat chicken or fish and a vegetable to go along, no carbs. When I’m craving something to eat for a snack I have rice cakes, popcorn (no butter) fruit, celery or carrot sticks. Again, this is what I do. Hope some of my tips helped. Good luck!

Robert asks…

How can I lose 30 pounds by August 25?

I lose weight very easily, I just need tips and tricks to motivate me. I have the wrong mindset, and that’s what really needs changing. It’s time for me to get healthy. Please help me!

weight loss cardiff answers:

You can’t lose weight that quickly and be healthy. Maybe if you had the flu until the end of august. But otherwise, I think it is reasonable to expect to lose 1-2lbs per week. The southbeach diet is currently helping me lose weight. And, depending on your current weight and how strict you are, you can lose a lot of weight the first two weeks in phase 1. If you need to lose 30lbs, I’m guessing you could lose about 7-9lbs in the first two weeks. I motivate myself by realizing that I no longer enjoy swimming in my bikini and by not buying myself pants to replace the ones that no longer fit in….I love clothes so living with 3 pairs of pants sucks. Also I know that if I just go out in exercise, no matter how terrible it sounds at the moment, I will always be happy that I didn’t sit around. Good luck!

James asks…

What martial art is best for me?

I’m 5’10”-5’11” and I weigh about 250lbs

I’m looking to loss weight and get in shape, and also improve coordination. I lose weight easily and quickly as long as i’m regularly active, but gain it back at almost the same quick rate.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Honestly, any of them. You are the only person who can decide what is best for you.

People will ist all kinds of stuff here, but truthfully you probably don’t even have access to half of the arts people will put here.

You get WAY more info from the Yellow Pages then on here.

Find out what schools are in your area and check them out. Ultimately the best Martial Art for you is going to be the one you enjoy the most.

If it is some balls to the walls conditioning and you have to drive 20 minutes to get to, and at a time that also is inconvient, then chances are you won’t keep up for it.

1. Find someplace relatively close.
2. Find a time that works for you, personally I prefer one right after work, or where I can make it a schedule to go to it instead of going home. Once you go home it is very easy to talk yourself out of going back out.
3. Find some place that you enjoy, that the people are cool and are helping out individuals, and that people are sweating at.

Here is a long but good read about finding a good school: http://www.bullshido.com/articles/finding-a-good-martial-arts-school.html

All the advice here, (some of which will be good) is nice and all, but truthfully it really depends on what works for you time, money, and convenience wise. While some people are happy to drive 30 minutes to an hour for a school. They are usually already dedicated to a certain style or looking for something in particular.

I suggest just finding something good, affordable, and that you enjoy because you will stick with that much easier than something that is a pain in the @ss to do.

Pretty much every Martial Art will give you what you are looking for. Styles don’t really mean as much, training methods do. But as far as losing weight and getting active, pretty much every art does this.

Good luck!

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