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> A-Z OF WEIGHT LOSS
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> Dietician Neesha Bukht brings you the ABCs of staying slim.
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> A
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> AVOID ALCOHOL:
> You booze, you lose! Alcohol increases your levels of
> the hormone leptin,
> which in turn makes you crave sweets.Don’t want to be
> branded a teetotaller?
> Order a glass of Sauvignon Blanc – 119 cals per 5 ounces.
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> B
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> BREAKFAST: A
> good breakfast with fibre and protein will keep you full
> till lunchtime and help
> you avoid bingeing. Opt for multi-grain cereal, lowfat curd
> or fruits to
> kick-start your metabolism.
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> C
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> CORTISOL:
> Prolonged stress leads to high levels of cortisol which
> makes you crave junk
> foods. Solution: deal with long-standing stressors. As for
> short-lived ones,
> treat yourself to an oil massage.
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> D
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> DENSITY: Go
> for grub with an energy density of two or less. To calculate
> this, simply divide
> the calories by the weight in grams (per serving). Stay at
> it and watch the
> pounds melt faster.
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> E
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> EAT AT REGULAR INTERVALS:
> Go
> no longer than five
> hours between meals. Several small meals through the day
> lead to a better
> metabolism and greater control over binges.
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> F
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> FRUCTOSE:
> Ditch the artificially sweetened juices and sodas and get
> your fructose from
> natural sources such as fruits. Because natural fructose is
> kinder to your
> waistline.
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> G
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> GUM: Chewing
> on gum helps cleanse the mouth of bacteria, satisfies a
> sweet-tooth and reduces
> your urge to eat. The next time you feel the urge to reach
> for a biscuit packet,
> try a piece of sugarless gum instead for a zero-calorie
> treat.
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> H
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> HEART-HEALTHY FOODS:
> Overweight people face a
> greater risk of heart disease. So, switch to olive and
> vegetable oils. Fill up
> on omega rich foods like walnuts and fatty fish. Choose
> non-fat dairy products
> and lean cuts of mutton and skinless poultry.
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> I
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> INSULIN: The
> amount of insulin you secrete may dictate your diet. High
> insulin secretors shed
> more weight on a low-carb diet and less on a lowfat/high
> carb diet. Got a jelly
> belly? You secrete excess insulin and could benefit from
> fewer carbs.
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> J
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> JOURNAL:
> Write down everything you eat and you could cut your intake
> by 1,000 calories a
> day. Food journaling may seem boring but goes a long way in
> making you aware of
> what you eat and thereby helps you shed pounds.
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> K
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> KETOSIS:
> Ketosis refers to the point where your body runs low on
> carbs and burns fat for
> fuel. Therefore, ketosis jump-starts a diet. Restrict carbs
> and lose more
> initially. Later, allow yourself wholegrain cereals and
> roti, in moderation.
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> L
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> LOW BLOOD SUGAR:
> This
> is often the reason
> for between-meal cravings especially for sweet. When it
> strikes, reach for
> naturally sweet foods such as fruits and accompany it with a
> little low-fat dahi
> for a healthy dose of protein.
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> M
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> MILK: Get
> better results from your workout by downing milk. Two cups
> of skim milk after
> intense weightlifting can build more muscle and burn twice
> as much fat as
> drinking fruit juice. But go with real cow's milk as
> it’s more beneficial than
> soya milk.
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> N
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> NUMBERS:
> Nobody enjoys weigh-ins, but people who hop on the scale
> once a day are more
> likely to lose and maintain their loss. Make a standing
> appointment for
> yourself. But try to strike a balance rather than obsess
> over the number you
> see.
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> O
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> OMLETTE: Eggs
> are an ideal protein source. Protein helps build muscle,
> which will fry more
> calories per pound than fat. Bonus: You burn about 25 per
> cent of the eggs'
> calories just by digesting them.
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> P
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> PEANUTS = PROTEIN:
> Take
> the edge off your
> appetite by snacking on a handful of peanuts everyday.
> Because, protein is the
> "secret" to weight control. Peanuts also boost
> your resting metabolic rate due
> to their fatty acid content.
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> Q:
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> Q 10
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> Coenzyme Q10 is one of the nutrients needed to produce
> energy. Most people an
> energy - mg a day. Other benefits include a stronger immune
> system. Besides,
> it's also a great antioxidant.
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> R
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> REPLACEMENTS:
> Replace any silly weight
> loss pills you have been advised to take, with a good low
> fat smoothie.You will
> lose just as much weight without the side-effects of a pill.
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> S
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> SLIP-UPS:
> Slip-ups are bound to happen.Anticipate them. Instead of
> letting them derail
> your efforts, learn from them and get right back on track by
> simply keeping your
> eye on your target.
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> T
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> TEA: The
> fat-busting benefits of green tea boil down to
> disease-fighting compounds called
> catechins. Max your results by steeping your tea for longer.
> The darker the hue
> of your brew, the more catechin-rich the cup.Add some lime
> to tone down the
> bitterness.
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> U
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> USER-FRIENDLY:
> There are a million fad
> diets around; your friends are probably trying some too. But
> what helps you lose
> weight isn't the type of diet but compliance with it.
> Find a plan you can live
> with so you'll stick to it.
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> V
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> VINEGAR: Studies
> show that consuming 4 tbsp of a vinegar mixture with a
> high-carb diet drops your
> calorie intake by 275 per day. If you can't stomach
> vinegar, mix into a low-fat
> dressing to add zing to your salad.
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> W
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> WATER: It
> quenches thirst without the calories. Infact, water also ups
> your caloric burn
> rate. Sipping six extra 8-ounce glasses a day can burn
> 17,400 more calories
> (about 5 pounds of fat) per year.
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> X
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> XYLITOL:
> Xylitol is a natural substance found in vegetables that
> tastes and looks just
> like sugar. But while sugar harms, xylitol protects against
> disease and has
> anti-ageing benefits. In its crystalline form, it can
> replace sugar in cooking.
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> Y
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> YOGA:
> Normal-weight women who practise yoga for four or more years
> will gain three
> pounds less over 10 years than those who don't. Grab
> your mat and get breathing!
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> Z
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> Zs
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> When you skimp on sleep, your brain thinks you're low on
> fuel and sends a
> message to your stomach to start growling.Women who sleep
> for 5 hours or less
> are an average of 5 pounds heavier than women who snoozed
> for 7 hours.Want to
> stay slim? Hit the pillow.
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