calories per hour http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for calories per hour Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:55:23 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/calories+per+hour Burn Calories With Everyday Activities http://www.artwoo.com/article/burn-calories-with-everyday-activities http://www.artwoo.com/article/burn-calories-with-everyday-activities#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:27:25 +0000 outdoor choresburnshalf hourgrass clippingscardiovascular benefitsslice of cakepound person http://www.artwoo.com/article/burn-calories-with-everyday-activities
Housework is one chore that everyone has to do at some point. Rather than dread it, proceed briskly through your chores and you can have an excellent workout. A 150 lb person can spend as much as 140 calories by mopping the floor for a . Vacuuming for 30 minutes spends about the same number of calories. Take off another 75 calories by ironing for a half hour.

also provide great opportunities to burn calories. The same 150 will burn 177 calories pulling weeds for half and hour and another 120 calories mowing the lawn. Because gardening often involves stretching and bending, it offers muscular as well as . Save 300 calories by spending an hour washing your car. Bagging leaves and 136 calories in 30 minutes.

If you like to entertain, you can make up for that by cleaning up after the party. If it takes you an hour, you'll burn over 300 calories. If you wash the dishes as well, you'll burn another 152 calories. If you spend an hour rearranging furniture before and after your party, that's a whopping 450 calories. However, keep in mind that all these activities need to be performed at the same intensity level over time in order to receive the full benefits. Still, even if you only burned half the estimated calories preparing for and cleaning up after your party, that would still be 500 calories worth of cake.

Home improvement tasks can burn calories as well. An hour of indoor painting burns 204 calories. Removing and installing carpet spends calories in 30 minutes. Roofing burns a whopping 400 calories an hour, just be sure you drink a lot of water if you're spending the day up on a hot roof.

Even something as simple as going to the grocery store can be a calorie-burner. A half hour of brisk grocery shopping will spend about 130 calories. If you walk a half hour to the store, subtract another 100 calories from your daily total. Just don't spend all your savings on Oreos.

If all else fails, simply sleeping for 8 hours burns 50 calories. Kadence Buchanan writes articles for http://yourfitnesssource.net/ - In addition, Kadence also writes articles for http://thenursingcenter.com/ and http://4aginginfo.com/ ]]> Can Eating More Often Actually Be The Answer To Losing Weight? http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-eating-more-often-actually-be-the-answer-to-losing-weight http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-eating-more-often-actually-be-the-answer-to-losing-weight#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2006 02:27:10 +0000 fewer caloriescalories per dayexcess caloriesbest way to lose weightdaily caloric intakebody burnsdieter http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-eating-more-often-actually-be-the-answer-to-losing-weight
Everybody understands what a calorie is -- and everybody "knows" that the is to begin eating per day. Right?

Well, not so fast...

The problem with this way of thinking is that the human body does not burn calories based on a "24 hour day." In fact, the 24 hour day is just an arbitrary interval of time, and it has no bearing on how your calories.

You see, the human body burns calories in "real time" -- or in other words it burns calories as you eat them (it does not burn calories based on a 24 hour day).

This means that your is almost meaningless when viewed all by itself.

For example, let's take a typical who skips breakfast, but who then eats 900 calories for lunch, 900 calories for dinner and 300 calories for a late night snack -- for a total of 2,100 .

This dieter falsely "thinks" that their intake of 2,100 calories per day is the deciding factor in whether they lose weight or not -- but in reality the deciding factor is something totally different...

The "deciding factor" lies in how many calories that they eat per "meal."

For example, if that same dieter took those 2,100 calories per day and divided them evenly into 6 meals (350 calories for 6 meals = 2,100 calories) -- then their body would be able to burn much more of those daily calories throughout the day.

Consequently, the dieter would seriously increase their weight loss results if they did this.

Why is this true?

Simple, because your body burns calories as you eat them, and if you feed your body too many calories at any single "sitting" then the from that sitting cannot get burned and may wind up stored as fat tissue.

However, if you eat fewer calories per "sitting" then your body has a better chance to burn all of those calories, and if it burns all of the calories at any given meal then your body will be forced to begin burning stored fat tissue for any additional energy that it may need before your next meal (which equals fat loss for the dieter).

So if you eat fewer calories per "meal" but increase the number of meals throughout the day, then you can begin losing more weight while still eating the same number of calories per day (you'll just be doing it via a greater number of meals each day).

So when a dieter uses this method of dieting the "overall calories" consumed each day would be the same, but yet the dieter's body would be able to more efficiently burn those calories on a "per meal" basis -- and thus the dieter will lose more weight each day. To learn more dieting and weight loss tips please visit the site below: http://ForgetCalories.com ]]> Counting Calories In Coffee While Dieting http://www.artwoo.com/article/counting-calories-in-coffee-while-dieting http://www.artwoo.com/article/counting-calories-in-coffee-while-dieting#comments Fri, 04 May 2007 14:19:58 +0000 starbucks coffeecounting caloriescalories in starbuckscoffee drinkszero caloriescoffee tipsbeneficial http://www.artwoo.com/article/counting-calories-in-coffee-while-dieting zero calories, zero carbohydrates and zero nutritional value. Only when you begin to add the sweeteners, sugar and creamers do the calories in coffee begin to grow. Many people add coffee to their diets because of its stimulating effects. Coffee and the unwanted calories that are in it will give you the energy and endurance to keep going at a fast pace throughout your day. Just how many calories are in your favorite may actually surprise you. Learning about the coffee drinks and the calories included in them will help you adjust the amount you intake while following any diet plan you are on.

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Everyone seems to love Starbucks, and they have created so many delectable beverages, that once you taste them the calories seem to be unimportant to most of us. However, a person who is dieting needs to be aware of the calories in these coffee drinks. For instance, a Frappucino in a large cup yields an amazing three hundred and thirty-one calories. Thatand#8217;s a lot for a drink that started out at zero. Another example of a high calorie drink is a latte. A tall one has an amazing two hundred and ten calories. Most dieters would agree that these drinks would not be to their diets, but without doing the research on the calories in coffee drinks there is no way to know what they are actually consuming.

Low Calorie

When you fix coffee to your liking, chances are you will add calories. There is however ways that you can cut down your intake of calories consumed in coffee. Start by choosing a small cup, either eight or 12 ounces would be fine. When ordering, ask that your coffee be prepared with fat free milk. This can save you from up to 80 grams of fat. Use a sugar substitute instead of sugar. (1 tablespoon of sugar is 15 calories) You should always order coffee without cream, whipped cream, coffee syrups etc. when you are trying to cut back on the calories in your coffee. A good way to limit the calorie intake is to refrain from more than one or two cups of coffee.

Did You Knowand#8230;?

Did you know that in order to burn off the number of calories in one of the fancy coffee house drinks you would have to walk for 1 hour continuously? This would only burn off the coffee drink calories and nothing else. Roland Jefferson is an online researcher based out of Los Angeles, Calfornia. For free recipes, tips and resources covering Calories in Coffee, please visit: http://www.coffeehangout.info/CountingCaloriesInCoffee.html ]]> Weight Loss For Newbies http://www.artwoo.com/article/weight-loss-for-newbies http://www.artwoo.com/article/weight-loss-for-newbies#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:27:06 +0000 caloriesbasal metabolic ratecalorie counterflight of stairsburnslosing weightbmr http://www.artwoo.com/article/weight-loss-for-newbies calories or more to lose one pound. This is how it works...

• Calculate your . Your is what is needed foor you to carry out normal bodily functions such as breathing, digestion, and etc.

• Calculate your activity level

• Track how many calories you eat in the day. A good way of doing this is using a food diary and tallying it all up after the day is over or using a website to help you. Hint: If you eat less calories then you burn you lose weight, more then you burn you gain weight, same as you burn you keep the same weight.

For example...if you are a female and weigh about 140 lbs:

Here is what you could save!

Substitute a Coke at supper for a glass of water (Saves approx. 97 calories)

Eat a whole wheat bagel with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter instead of a Egg McMuffin (Saves approx. 185 calories)

While on your break at work, walk up and down a for 10 minutes instead of having a snack and sitting in your office ( approx. 100 calories)

Get up 10 minutes earlier then you normally do and go for a walk instead of sleeping in (Burns approx. 100 calories)

Do yoga for 10 minutes after you get home instead of watching television (Burns approx. 50 calories)

Weight loss is all about combining a healthy nutritional diet and daily exercise so you can only see a change if you make a change. Eat healthier foods, go up the stairs instead of the elevator, it all adds up in the end.

If you are serious about then you should be willing to change your diet for the better, because it's not just about losing weight but having a healthy lifestyle. Which is a combination of eating right and excercising. It doesn't matter if you go to the gym or not but don't be lazy. Go for a walk after supper to burn some of the calories that your body would normally digest and keep attached or park far away in the mall parking lot just to walk farther. Walk around the mall a few times before buying something or leaving. All these little things help out in the end.

For a lot of people it means going to the gym for a half hour before or after work. Doing a lot of cardio can help you lose weight fairly fast. Bring a mp3 player with you to keep you focused, or even read a book. It isn't that hard for you to take a hour out of your day to keep in shape and healthy, so just do it! http://www.weightlosstips.me.uk provides free information on weight loss in general and diet pills. ]]> What You Should Know About Alcholic Drinks And How It Affects Your Weight Loss Program http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-you-should-know-about-alcholic-drinks-and-how-it-affects-your-weight-loss-program http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-you-should-know-about-alcholic-drinks-and-how-it-affects-your-weight-loss-program#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:30:01 +0000 zero caloriesamount of caloriesdaily calorie requirementsalcoholic drinksthis means thatparty drinkspina colada http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-you-should-know-about-alcholic-drinks-and-how-it-affects-your-weight-loss-program Party drinks such as and cocktails that are being offered to you contain an incredible number of calories. These drinks and this little phrase "I'll just have a little=85" can be an absolute killer for your weight loss plans during this holiday if you are not careful.

And I'm not just talking about the food.

These party drinks is the hidden danger and can do more harm than just getting you intoxicated and embarrassingly uninhibited.

Did you know that these drinks contain an incredible number of calories?

Alcohol is the number two most energy-dense food, losing out only to fat. Fat contains 9 calories per gram while alcohol contains 7 calories per gram.

each drink you consume will cause you to take in an alarmingly high number of calories.

Together with their calorie counts, here are some samples of more popular drinks=85

1 glass of Bailey's lrish Cream - 468 calories 1 glass of Margarita - 453 calories 1 glass of Martini - 413 calories 1 glass of - 297 calories 1 glass of Vodka Cranberry - 250 calories 1 glass of Rum and cola - 240 calories 1 glass of Screwdriver - 200 calories 1 mug of beer - 150 calories 1 glass of white wine - 120 calories 1 tequila shot - 100 calories

To put those calorie counts into perspective, having 2 glasses of Margaritas would give you about half of your daily calories requirements. Its 50% from just 2 drinks and that doesn't include the calories from the food, nuts and snacks yet. Once we add those, you can see that it is easy for you to go over the and start piling on the pounds.

This doesn't mean that you should stay away from alcoholic drinks. It's just keeping you in mind the huge in the drinks.

This holiday, I want to leave you with a couple of useful tips to help to reduce the "guilt factor" in you:

Fill up your glass with lots of ice cubes. The water from the melted ice has . Use soda water to dilute your drink. This will help to fill you up quicker and means you won't get tipsy too quickly. The most important tip is that you should not use alcoholic drinks to quench you thirst. You should be drinking party drinks for fun. Drink a big glass of water first to quench your thirst. It has zero calories. If you like this article, you might also like my other must-read weight loss articles at http://www.MyWeightLossNewsletter.com - See You There! ]]> Myths About Losing Weight And Diets http://www.artwoo.com/article/myths-about-losing-weight-and-diets http://www.artwoo.com/article/myths-about-losing-weight-and-diets#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2007 20:27:06 +0000 calories per hourvigorous exercisemild exerciseweight lossnegligiblemythsbody temperature http://www.artwoo.com/article/myths-about-losing-weight-and-diets myths as that focused on . Everyone wants a simple, safe, no-willpower solution.

Someday, we may actually get one. For now there are no magic cures. But there are quite a few myths that need to be exploded.

You may have read this one: eating ice cream actually causes weight loss. The so-called theory is that since ice cream is cold, and it takes energy (measured in calories) to warm it up, your body is consuming energy while eating.

Your body does certainly require energy to warm up ice cream, and even to digest it. Any action the body takes requires energy, that's basic physics applied to physiology. But the devil is in the details.

Eating ice cream, usually high in fat and sugar, takes in far more calories than are used to warm and digest it. Sorry, you still need to go easy on the dessert.

Sometimes ice water is substituted in the myth. True it has no calories, so you're much better off. But the energy needed to warm it to is in terms of the weight loss effect.

However, sometimes you feel hungry when in fact the body is just slightly dehydrated. Drinking water can cause you to feel less hungry, and it's much lower in calories than regular soda or even orange juice.

Or, you might have heard this one: adding a pound of muscle makes the body burn an extra 50 calories. Not only not true, but meaningless. 'Burns 50 calories' over how long? Just sitting consumes about 70 .

The body is consuming energy to maintain internal temperature, repair cells, pump blood, etc.

A pound of new muscle will burn at most a dozen calories per hour. Still, adding muscle is a good idea, since to do so requires high effort - either through running, weight training or other .

, such as walking, is good but tones more than builds muscle. The average man will burn about 350 calories in an hour long workout.

Vigorous exercise also raises the metabolic rate for a day, burning about 250 calories more than if one hadn't exercised.

A brisk walk will do so also, but at a much lower level. It's still a good idea to workout every other day and walk on the non-workout days. It keeps the muscles toned, stretched and helps prevent the lactic acid buildup that causes sore muscles. The reality is that if you take in more calories than your body uses the remaining energy is stored, generally in the form of chemical bonds in fatty tissues.

When the body requires more energy that you've supplied, it will turn to those fat stores in order to get some needed energy.

That leads to lower fat in the body and weight loss. That reality is best achieved by the old-fashioned combination of proper diet and adequate regular exercise. http://Ydiets.com is an excellent place to find weight loss and diet resource, links and articles. For more information visit:www.ydiets.com ]]> Are You Fat? Here's Why! http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-fat-heres-why http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-fat-heres-why#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2006 04:27:08 +0000 calories burned per hourcalories per hourgrandparentscaloric intakeweight loss programoccupationsgenerations http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-fat-heres-why
Did you ever go over to your grandparent's house for a nice Sunday dinner? Were you amazed at the scrumptious variety of fattening, heart stopping food? For many of us a Sunday ham was real treat and regular occurrence. After consuming all of this amazing food, did you ever wonder how your managed to stay so thin? They ate everything that is considered taboo by today's health experts. Yet they were in good health generally, very active in their communities and much thinner than the that have followed them. Could it be their were the reason they managed to stay so thin.

If you have ever looked at the portions we are encouraged to eat by companies selling their lean and fit frozen meals at the supermarket, it's no wonder you are not able stay on this type of . The food in these meals is so sparse it barely registers as an appetizer to my appetite.

Maybe we are not supposed to get by on a measly 1700 calorie diet. Maybe evolution has programmed our minimum to be between 2500 or 3000 calories a day to be truly satisfied. Our bodies are definitely designed to be active, and our grandparents were. Let's look at a couple of common activities and occupations of previous generations.

General working activity of a coal miner rates at 408 . And a steel mill worker is estimated to burn about 504 . Feeding the animals on the farm rates 306 calories burned per hour. Now lets have a look at the most common task performed today by today's office worker. Whether you're an accountant or a lawyer you spend most of your day in front of a computer screen. Computer work burns 110 calories per hour. That's it. Multiply this over the course of an eight hour day and you come up with a 1600 to 3200 calorie surplus when comparing our grandparent's activities to our own. Even when it comes to household chores we are also adding hundreds of calories a day to this surplus. Light housework, using the dishwasher and washing machine and dryer as compared to scrubbing pots and pans and taking clothes out to hang out on a clothes line rates a 100 calories an hour surplus of unburned calories. Over the course of a year these deficits can add up to dozens of pounds of added body weight.

The lesson here seems to be rather than trying to starve oneself; we should be focused on adding activities that burn enough calories to allow ourselves to eat satisfying amounts of food. Never feel guilty about the amazing little pleasure of a culinary treat. Do feel guilty about not walking or exercising daily. And tell your government and media to mind their own business when it comes to the collective guilt they try to burden us with because we like eat tasty, fulfilling foods. Jeffrey Dorrian is the webmaster at http://www.thesoapguy.com. He has been making handmade soap for six years. "Handmade soap is a little luxury anyone can afford". Premium wholesale soap. Old fashioned lye soap. ]]> Walking To Lose Weight http://www.artwoo.com/article/walking-to-lose-weight http://www.artwoo.com/article/walking-to-lose-weight#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:14:59 +0000 aerobic exerciseaerobic workoutcaloriesaerobic activityexercise onelosing weightincreased energy http://www.artwoo.com/article/walking-to-lose-weight calories. The best activity to burn fat is . One of the best ways to get an is by walking.

Walking is the easiest and most effect form of . The nice thing about walking is that it is low impact and available to almost everyone. There is just a little bit more to walking than placing one food in front of the other.

The first thing to know is you need to increase the speed while walking. This is because of how the body draws on the stored fat as opposed to other stored energy sources. Normally, when working out, 30 minutes of exercise is sufficient for burning fat. When you walk it should be a minimum of 45 minutes. Ideally, you should increase this to an hour over time.

At first you may think that you are too busy to walk an hour everyday. The secret to this is to start your day out with a walking regimen. Yes, it does mean getting up earlier. The results are worth the effort. Besides , you will begin to feel better with levels.

A leisurely stroll will not give you the aerobic workout that your body requires. Kick it up a bit and at the same time do not over do it. The rule of thumb is that if you can not talk and walk at the same time, you are over doing it.

Weight to a large extent is determined by the balance of calories. That is, how many calories you burn versus how many you consume. Losing weight is largely a matter of either increasing your activity to burn more calories or eating less calories, or both.

One pound of fat is the equivalent to approximately 3,500 calories. In order to lose a pound per week you need to expend 3,500 more calories than you eat in that week. As mentioned above, this can be either through increased activity, decreased eating, or ideally-both. A sensible goal is to lose between 1 to 2 pounds of fat per week.

Approach your walking regimen in the following manner. Increase the amount of miles you walk over time. Focus your training by increasing the distance before you increase your speed. Walk a minimum of five days per week. The calories that you burn by walking a few extra minutes far outweigh any other changes that you implement.

One last thing. Walking outside is preferable to walking inside. However, if the weather does not permit, a treadmill is helpful, and useful, until the weather improves.

Walking an hour per day is also associated with other health benefits. Walking helps cut the risk of heart disease, breast and colon cancer, stroke and diabetes. Taking this into consideration it is worth the effort to include a walking program into your busy day.

Approach your walking regimen in the following manner. Increase the amount of miles you walk over time. Focus your training by increasing the distance before you increase your speed. Walk a minimum of five days per week. The calories that you burn by walking a few extra minutes far outweigh any other changes that you implement. Scott Soloff is the publisher of http://www.natural-remedy-dot-com.com/ and provides additional advice, tips and hard to find information on Weight Loss @ http://www.natural-remedy-dot-com.com/fatburnerreviews/herbal_fat_burners.h= tml ]]> 1 Pound Of Fat = 3,500 Calories http://www.artwoo.com/article/1-pound-of-fat-3500-calories http://www.artwoo.com/article/1-pound-of-fat-3500-calories#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:50:05 +0000 pasta dishrunninghelpexercise regimencarbohydratecarbohydratescalorie intake http://www.artwoo.com/article/1-pound-of-fat-3500-calories calorie intake and increase your in order to lose pounds quickly, it is important to note that doctors recommend that you lose no more than 2 pounds of weight per week in order to ensure that your body properly adjusts to the weight loss.

Here are some tips to you safely drop 3,500 from your regular routine:

Run

for about 1 hour at a slow pace will help you lose approximately 350 calories, depending on your body type, speed and terrain. Thus, if you run for one hour five days a week while maintaining a consistent diet, you will safely lose one pound.

It is important to understand that many people who just begin running will eat pasta and other foods high in s in order to compensate for the exertion. They think that because they worked out so hard, they deserve a treat. After all, they justify, the pasta will help to keep their energy levels high.

However, what they may not realize is that while they are justified in thinking that the will infuse their workout routine with energy, they are not actually setting their bodies up to lose weight. When you burn 350 calories but intake 450 over a high-carbohydrate , you are adding more calories to your body than you otherwise would have.

Running does, however, help to boost our metabolism and change your muscle tone so that you burn calories more efficiently. Instead of inhaling a pasta dish after a run, select instead to have a large salad and splurge for the carbohydrate-rich croutons.

Eat In

When you eat out at a restaurant, not only are you subjecting your body to an array of high fat, high calorie foods, but you are also tempting yourself to eat a larger portion than you might normally eat. Therefore, what could be a simple 500 calories meal can easily turn into a 1500-calorie fat fest. In order to lose weight by cutting calories, it is essential that you are aware of exactly what you are putting into your body. Especially in the beginning of your new routine, it is important that you prepare your meals and monitor your level of hunger.

When eating out, generally you are in a social situation where food is not a priority -- but spending time with your friends is. For this reason, people tend to eat more than they normally would. Non-dessert eaters often even spring for the extra round of calories. If you must eat out, help yourself avoid temptation by selecting a salad rather than a plate of pasta or burger. You will be amazed at the difference in the amount of calories you intake when you make simple choices such as meal option.

By reducing your overall calorie intake and increasing your level of physical activity, you will be able to lose those 3,500 calories without much trouble. Make sure that you stay focused, motivated and on task. You'll shed unwanted weight in no time! Joey Dweck is the Founder and CEO of http://WeightLossBuddy.com a website committed to 24/7 support, expert advice, and helping people find a buddy(s) who will support their effort to lose weight, and live a healthier lifestyle. And it's all Free. Sign up for the Free, award winning, 12-Part E-Course "Losing For Good" http://www.weightlossbuddy.com ]]> Tips On The Best Fat Burning Foods http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-the-best-fat-burning-foods http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-the-best-fat-burning-foods#comments Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:30:00 +0000 fat burning foodsburning caloriesbest fat burning foodslose weightbodiesfood itemsbody burns http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-the-best-fat-burning-foods fat burning foods that actually help us ?

That would be wonderful, wouldn't it?

Those do exist, and you can eat them to your heart's delight.

Our use energies, i.e., calories, when we digest food. Fat burning foods are those that contain fewer calories than what it takes for our bodies to digest them.

That means, when you eat those fat burning foods, you gain the calories that the food contains, your more calories than those in the food to digest the food, so you end up with having used more calories than you took in.

If you only eat the best fat burning foods that I've listed below, you will probably develop some kind of mineral or vitamin deficiency.

So, beware, even though you could lose weight by eating only fat burning foods, you could be doing your body a ton of harm in the process.

They key is to do it in moderation.

Eat the best fat burning foods instead of that big burger, pack of fries, or oily pizza.

Here is a list of ten fat burning foods that you can eat.

Lettuce, grapefruit, spinach, broccoli, turnips, eggplant, lemons, pumpkin, mushrooms, and blackberries.

Now, even though it would have been wonderful if we could eat ourselves thin, it is probably not going to happen.

Our bodies just do not work that way. The body is designed to store excess energy, which we must burn off if we want to lose weight.

Let me tell you girl, you gotta do a little bit of exercise as well. Go for daily walks, it does wonders for . Tisha Diaz recommends the fat loss and weight control program at http://www.losefatpro.com/ that will help you get rid of those excess pounds and make you slim and trim. ]]> Diet Using Negative Calories -- Your Weight Loss Program http://www.artwoo.com/article/diet-using-negative-calories-your-weight-loss-program http://www.artwoo.com/article/diet-using-negative-calories-your-weight-loss-program#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:27:07 +0000 negative caloriescalories negativevegetables and fruitswhole foodsfruits and vegetableslose weight quicklydieting http://www.artwoo.com/article/diet-using-negative-calories-your-weight-loss-program Dieting -- in theory and mathematically -- is simple. If you consume fewer calories then your body burns in the course of a day, you will lose weight. Plain and simple. Of course, for most of us this remains a concept that is only successful in theory. In practice, it can be extraordinarily difficult to cut calories while raising the rate at which we burn them through exercise.

For those looking to lose a few pounds or achieve significant results in a short period of time, they will often diet using . Negative calories exist in such foods that burn more calories to ingest and digest them than exist in the food itself. Many contain negative calories and thus they are a staple in most weight loss plans today.

However, keep in mind that diet using negative calories is a temporary approach to ; perhaps for a special event in your life like a wedding or class reunion. Or it can be quiet useful during a time when caloric intake is normally high, such as after the holidays. But embarking on a diet using negative calories is not meant for long term use as it can be dangerous to deny your body certain nutrients for long periods of time; you'll wind up depleting muscle mass rather than fat.

In order to diet using negative calories, do your research. It is imperative that you know and understand the calories that are associated with the foods you are going to include in your diet program. Look for , vegetables, and fruits. Make a list so that you know exactly what you'll be eating for this short period of time and the calories you will ingest.

Next, determine how many calories you burn during the course of a single day. This will allow you to calculate how many calories you can ingest based upon the number of calories you will burn.

Try to maintain a healthy balance of the foods you are eating, combining fresh . Eating only one specific food during your diet using negative calories will leave you feeling depleted of energy as you'll be missing some essential vitamins.

But most importantly, never embark on any weight loss program without consulting a medical professional. Your doctor will best be able to guide you through a diet using negative calories in a way that is healthy for you to achieve your weight loss goals. For easy to understand, in depth information about weightloss visit our ezGuide 2 http://weightloss.ezguide2.com. ]]> Are You Struggling With Weight Loss Management? http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-struggling-with-weight-loss-management http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-struggling-with-weight-loss-management#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:27:11 +0000 caloriesbasal metabolic rateresting metabolic rateenergy foodbmrweight lossgaining weight http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-you-struggling-with-weight-loss-management weight loss will occur. While everyone is different, if everyone remembered these simple guidelines and put them into practice, then they would find that these guidelines would generally lead to weight loss without the aid of any special diet plans, books, or medications.

Our weight is determined by the amount of energy that we take in as food, and the amount of energy we expend in the activities of our day. Energy is measured in . If your weight remains constant, you are probably taking in the same amount of calories that you are burning each and every day. If you're slowly over time, it is likely that your caloric intake is greater than the number of calories you burn through your daily activities.

Everyone is in control of the amount of food he or she consumes each day, so as a result, our intake of calories is something we can control with relative simplicity. To some degree, we are also able to control our output of energy, or the number of calories we burn each day. The number of calories we burn each day is dependent upon:

1. Our () 2. The number of calories we burn per hour simply by being alive and maintaining bodily functions and 3. Our level of physical activity

For some people, due to genetic (inherited) factors or other conditions, their can be slightly higher or lower than average. Our weight also plays a role in determining how many calories we burn at rest -- the more calories that are required to maintain your body in its present state, the greater your body weight. As an example, a person that weighs around a hundred pounds requires less energy (food) to maintain body weight than a person who weighs 200 pounds.

Lifestyle and work habits partially determine how many calories we need each day. Someone whose job involves heavy physical labor will naturally burn more calories in a day than someone who sits at a desk most of the day (a sedentary job). For people who do not have jobs that require intense physical activity, you need exercise or increased physical activity to increase the number of calories burned.

As a rough estimate, an average woman aged 31-50 who leads a sedentary lifestyle needs about 1800 calories per day to maintain a normal weight. A man of the same age requires about 2200 calories. Participating in a moderate level of physical activity (exercising 3-5 days per week) requires about 200 additional calories per day.

In order to lose weight rather than maintain it, you will want to eat sensible, well balanced meals with small portion sizes, cut down or reduce your intake of daily calories, try with your best efforts to eliminate fats from your diet and ensure that you exercise on a regular basis. Lana Hampton is the publisher of "177 Fast Weight Loss Tips" (http://www.177FastWeightLossTips.com). Visit http://WeightLossFantasy.com to subscribe to her free newsletter and receive a copy of Lana's "Confessions of a Weight Loss Expert" report. ]]> Weight Loss Is Just Simple Math http://www.artwoo.com/article/weight-loss-is-just-simple-math http://www.artwoo.com/article/weight-loss-is-just-simple-math#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:50:04 +0000 fewer calorieslose weighthttppersonal troubletreadmillmetabolismworkout http://www.artwoo.com/article/weight-loss-is-just-simple-math
To maintain your current weight, the scale needs to be balanced. If you eat more calories than your body needs, you tip the scale. These extra calories are stored as fat -- on your hips, butt, stomach, chest, face, etc., etc. etc. (feel free to add your spot here).

To loose weight, you want to tip the scale in the other direction, so that there is a calorie deficit, not a calorie surplus. To lose one pound of body fat, you have to burn (or not eat) 3500 calories.

There are three ways to :

1) Increase your . One way to do this is to gain lean muscle (through strength training). For every pound of muscle you gain, your body burns 50 more calories a day. This means that with more muscle you can eat the same amount and still lose some weight.

2) Eat less. To lose one pound of fat a week, you need to cut 500 calories a day from your diet. With 1000 a day you will lose two pounds a week. This may sound like a lot of calories. It's important to know that it is.

3) more. If you just exercise, you would have to walk on a at 4 MPH for 1.5 hours a day, seven days a week, to lose two pounds of fat a week.

The perfect way to lose weight is to do all three.

If you increase your metabolism, eat less, and workout more, you will lose weight. It will be easier and less painful than drastically cutting back on your calories or becoming a slave to the treadmill. Nick Irons is a certified personal trainer in Washington, DC. He made history in 1997 when he swam 1600 miles from Minneapolis to Baton Rouge in the Mississippi River. Take a look at his "Health, Fitness, and Nutrition News" blog at his website: http://www.MarylandPersonalTrainer.com.. ]]> How To Use Weight Loss Calculators http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-use-weight-loss-calculators http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-use-weight-loss-calculators#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:25:00 +0000 calories burningburning caloriestarget weighttarget dateloss calculatorslong term weight lossreach your goals http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-use-weight-loss-calculators burning calories, substituting calories =96 all of these and more are frequent topics of discussion for dieters. But how many calories are you currently consuming? What effect will cutting back on calories have on your weight? How much can you eat and still squeeze into a smaller clothing size for your high school reunion in a couple of months? All of these questions and more can be answered using weight .

Weight loss calculators use information about your specific situation to make estimations about your diet. For example, by inputting your current height, weight, gender, and level of activity, you can determine how many calories you must consume to maintain your weight. In order to lose weight, you simply have to reduce your calories below that level.

Next, you'll wonder how many calories you should cut. Once again, weight loss calculators can help. You can enter your ideal weight, current calorie level, and either a (and the calculator will tell you how many extra calories you'll need to burn a day) or a suggestion for how many calories you'd like to cut (and the calculator will give you an estimated date for reaching your ).

Many companies =96 usually those trying to convince you to try the latest diet fad =96 try to make weight loss seem like a nearly mystical process. However, losing weight is a very straightforward proposition when you look at the science of cutting calories. Weight loss calculators can help you to come up with a solid dieting plan that will help you effectively, without endangering your health through a lack of nutrition, or riding a roller coaster of weight loss and gain. Get 8 great tips for from http://learnaboutweightloss.com/index.php/2007/05/13/8-great-tips-for-long-= term-weight-loss plus tips and tricks on losing weight and claim your free weight loss newsletter at http://learnaboutweightloss.com/join.html ]]> 5 Most Effective Fat Burning Workouts http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-most-effective-fat-burning-workouts http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-most-effective-fat-burning-workouts#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:36:17 +0000 maximum heart ratelean muscle tissuelean muscle masscardiovascular workoutsbest fat burning workoutsrepetition maximumfat burning workouts http://www.artwoo.com/article/5-most-effective-fat-burning-workouts fat burning workouts you can do? Fat burning workouts can be actual exercises or activities, as long as there is some type of aerobic movement, which is the key.

When we talk about fat burning, people usually associates it with . But that's not always true. To burn fat effectively, your heart rate needs to be at around 65% to 75and of your . To put things simpler, it falls under the medium intensity level.

It does not help a lot if you work out in an intensity which is too high, or too low.

The following are five of the most effective workouts that will definitely help a person burn fat, thus losing weight and toning muscles.

Weight Lifting

Weight Lifting -- One of the is to hit the gym and start lifting weights. This exercise does not have to last a long time but it does need to be intense and vigorous for the best results. For instance, repetitions should be low to medium, usually between eight and twelve RM, which is "". For this, it is important to life the most weight possible for the number of repetitions before feeling fatigued.

While weight lifting does help burning calories, it also puts on the body, thereby burning fat. For every pound of muscle developed, between 50 and 60 calories are burned every day. That means within a one-year period, 10 pounds of new would burn as much as 60 pounds of fat, something no other exercise can do.

Running

Another of the great fat burning workouts is with running, something that can be done from virtually any location. Running on flat surfaces and incorporating some hills and intervals will burn up to 300 calories in about 30 minutes, while building lean muscle that in turn, burns fat.

Cardio Kickboxing

A great exercise/activity to consider for fat burning workouts is cardio kickboxing. This particular exercise is exciting and fun, and for a one-hour session, can burn upwards of 500 calories, based on the intensity of the class. Included in this exercise are both flexibility and strength training, which works incredible for burning fat.

Cycling and Spinning

While spinning is done in a class, cycling is something that could be done on a stationary bike or a real bike from home. One of the most popular fat burning workouts, this type of exercise is great for burning both calories and fat. Using a variety of intensity workouts, significant calories can be burned in one hour, often as much as 700.

Elliptical and Stair Machines

The final option for fat burning workouts is using elliptical and stair machines, which can be found in the gym or purchased for an in-home workout. In addition to burning fat and calories, this type of exercise also protects the body's joints from other type of fat burning workouts that can cause a hard impact.John McEwen is a professional fitness coach with over 10 years of experience in coaching his clients towards achieving their weight loss goals through healthy diets and consistent workouts. For FREE fat burn and weight loss tips, go to http://www.FatBurn4Idiots.com]]> Exercise is Essential to Any Weight Loss Program http://www.artwoo.com/article/exercise-is-essential-to-any-weight-loss-program http://www.artwoo.com/article/exercise-is-essential-to-any-weight-loss-program#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:36:25 +0000 examples of aerobic exerciseexercise typesexercise methodshousehold activitylifting weightsexercise routinesexercise routine http://www.artwoo.com/article/exercise-is-essential-to-any-weight-loss-program
An effective exercise program does not need any special equipment, it just takes the time and determination. Regular walking done in home to music or walking tape can be just as effective as taking a walk around the block. Walking is one of the easiest s to maintain because it is so easy to do. Other that use little to no equipment include biking, swimming, climbing stairs and jogging.

Exercise can include anything that requires physical activity. This means that regular housework can burn extra calories, too. A half hour session everyday of making the beds, wiping the counters, sweeping and putting things away will contribute to better health for any person. Gardening is another that burns off calories and keeps the body toned. Most physicians recommend exercise sessions that last between a half an hour to an hour for the best results.

The most effective exercise routine includes both aerobic exercise and strength training. Walking, swimming and dancing are in which the goal is to raise the heart rate and breathing rate regularly. and using a stretchy band are examples of strength training exercises. Strength training is done to keep the bones and muscles strong; strength training burns more calories than aerobic exercise. Both complement each other and contribute to a person's greater sense of well being.

Exercise does not have to be strenuous to provide excellent results. You do not have to be exhausted at the end of your exercise routine to prove that the exercise session was effective. Moderate exercise which raises the pulse and gets a person active will be adequate for all weight loss goals. If an exercise session makes you break out in a sweat, this is a good indication that you have received a good workout and have burned calories.

When a person incorporates both aerobic exercise and strength training into their weight loss program, they will find that they can reach their weight loss goal much faster than they would have been able to do without the exercise routine. Regular exercise will keep a person healthy, improve their appearance and will fight aging, too.

With all the benefits that exercise offers, it is easy to see why it is important to any weight loss program. Exercise will burn the extra calories from the foods that are eaten and any other calories that the body stores in fat cells, too. Exercise and weight loss go hand in hand and make any weight loss goal achievable for anybody.If you are having trouble losing weight there are medicines such as Reductil, Xenical and Acomplia that can help you shed those pounds.]]> The Theory Behind Diets Using Negative Calories http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-theory-behind-diets-using-negative-calories http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-theory-behind-diets-using-negative-calories#comments Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:27:05 +0000 negative caloriesorangecitric acidmuscular tissuecaloricgetting sicktime limit http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-theory-behind-diets-using-negative-calories negative calories. The main idea is that our body uses more calories to digest some aliments than the calories we know those aliments contain themselves by analyzing the combination of nutritional components of the specific aliments. If we burn more calories than we consume, then we will lose weight.

The theory is in fact very appealing: the body has to consume energy in order to digest the food. For example, an has about 50 calories. To process all nutritional components and vitamins that an orange contains, our body will burn more than just 50 calories.

The diet using negative calories is more a solution we can call on in some specific periods, when our body is overwhelmed with nutrition, like holidays, Christmas, New Year's, birthdays, weddings, and less of a solution that can be used on a long term.

Some specialists say that the lost of weight is obtained mostly by losing parts of the , which is not recommended at all.

So if you decide to use the diet with negative calories keep in mind the following:

1 - Make sure it is done in a period your body has already too many calories stored and you won't be affecting your health by doing this.

2 - Ask a medic if you can resist only eating this types of aliments and also ask him the for this diet in your case so you can avoid .

3 - Try to combine them as much as you can, do not eat just oranges or other fruits that contain as they are not good for your stomach activity when eaten in huge quantities.

4 - Review your schedule for the days you want to use this diet and make sure you don't have any important or stressful things to do. Stress also causes burn and weight reduction and if it occurs during a diet that weakens the organism you can feel physically powerless. If such a thing happens give up on the diet and eat something with many calories and glucoses fast.

If all above points are checked and passed you can start a negative calories diet and give a try to actually eating something instead of taking slim pills and drinking tea.

For more information on Diets and Weight Loss visit: http://www.ydiets.com http://www.ydiets.com is an excellent place to find diet and weight loss resources and articles. For more information go to:www.ydiets.com ]]> How To Calculate Your Caloric Needs http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-calculate-your-caloric-needs http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-calculate-your-caloric-needs#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:29:22 +0000 calories per daynew years daypound personcaloric needsmaintaining weightquick solutionpound weight http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-calculate-your-caloric-needs
If you're looking to lose weight,, maintain your weight or decrease your weight there is a for calculating your individual . The holidays are just around the corner so if you don't want to wake up and say "Oh my gosh I've gained 20 pounds!" then keep reading.

In order to figure out how many calories you're eating every day to maintain your current weight.

Multiply your current weight by 12, which will equal the number of calories needed daily to maintain your current weight.

Equation for (current weight) X 12 = (number of calories)

As an example lets say you weigh 150 pounds, what you would want to do is multiply the 150 by 12, which will equal 1,800 calories.

So then the 1,800 calories is the number of calories you need every day to maintain your 150 pounds. If you weigh 125 pounds, the equation would be 125 X 12 = 1,500 call, which means that a 125- only requires 1,500 calories a day to maintain her 125 .

You still with me?

Lets take a look at it now from a weight loss standpoint. Keep in mind that decreasing your calories alone will not get you the desired results you must include some sort of exercise into your lifestyle.

A simple technique for losing weight is to reduce your caloric intake by 250 calories a day and burn 250 from exercise. When all is said and done you're able to lose 500 calories a day.

Recall that 3,500 calories make up 1 pound of fat. So if you stuck with losing 500 calories a day you'll be able to lose 1 pound of fat per week with very little effort.

Here's the equation: You're taking in 250 less calories per day and increasing your physical exercise to burn 250 calories per day. This equals to 500 calories lost per day, multiplied by 7 days per week = 3,500 calories.

500 cal X 7 days = a decrease of 3500 cal and a loss of 1 pound.

If you wanted to gain weight in a healthy manner you would want to increase your caloric intake. Add an extra 500 calories into your eating plan and within a week you'll gain a pound.

Keep in mind that you should still exercise and consume nutritious foods rather than gobbling down crap that will make you gain weight and make you unhealthy.

Remember to take your time and don't have the instant gratification mindset. Slowly making your caloric adjustments is the safest and most effective way to lose weight and maintain your weight loss forever.

The reason is because slow and steady weight loss conditions your body to make permanent changes in your eating habits, and regular physical exercise conditions your body to expect consistent physical activity every day.Marci Lall is the Top Forest Hill Fitness Trainer. If you would like to get his free Stability Ball Abdominal Workout that has 9 highly effective abdominal exercises for women just go to this link http://www.foresthillpersonaltraining.com/free-stuff]]> 1200 Calorie Diet http://www.artwoo.com/article/1200-calorie-diet http://www.artwoo.com/article/1200-calorie-diet#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:27:12 +0000 1200 calorie dietcounting caloriescalories per daydiet worksfood intaketype of foodjunk food http://www.artwoo.com/article/1200-calorie-diet 1200 calorie diet.

The 1200 calorie diet has become popular with people with all sorts of dietary needs. It is a simple diet, involving moderating your by monitoring you caloric intake. Before you begin this diet, however, you should determine if it is right for you.

The calorie is the basic unit of measurement of energy derived from food. Each calorie represents one unit of energy. If you consume more calories than your body needs, your body will store them as fat. This is a defense mechanism in case your body needs energy later when calories are not available. If you are overweight, is one way to maintain your health and lose weight fast.

The first thing to consider when considering the 1200 calorie diet is whether it will meet your body's nutritional needs. Don't use this diet if your body truly needs more than 1200 calories a day to function. The best way to calculate how many calories your body needs is to measure your height and weight. With those two numbers you can calculate the number of calories your body needs each day. If you want to lose a certain amount of weight, you need to calculate how many calories/day less you need to consume.

The way that the 1200 calorie is that by eating only 1200 your body will use the stored caloric units of energy instead of just the ones you are eating. By doing this, you get rid of fat (the stored calories) and your body works more efficiently.

The 1200 calorie diet has a few rules you need to follow. The first is that you will have to change your eating habits. You will need to smaller meals more frequently, snacking throughout the day. This allows your body to maintain an influx of energy throughout the day without allowing you to ever feel overly full. The second thing you need to do is change the you are eating. This means that you should eat more fruits and vegetables and less .

Having accomplished that, you will need to determine what else you can eat by using a calorie counter. There are several online resources available that can help you in counting calories. You can also enlist the aid of a nutritionist. With these resources you can determine how many calories are in each serving of the foods you like to eat. They can help you to determine which foods are filling without being high in calories.

If you want to get rid of those stored calories in your body, then going on the 1200 calorie diet might be right for you. If you are taller or have a larger than average body frame, you can adjust the number of calories in the diet to make it fit your needs. The 1200 calorie diet can help you to lose weight quickly, eat healthier, and make better food choices. The 1200 calorie diet is one way you can start living a healthier life. Barbara Jones contributes to several online magazines, including http://healthy-line.com and http://info-healthy.com ]]> Quick Weight Loss - How To Lose Weight In A Hurry http://www.artwoo.com/article/quick-weight-loss-how-to-lose-weight-in-a-hurry http://www.artwoo.com/article/quick-weight-loss-how-to-lose-weight-in-a-hurry#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:30:00 +0000 calories per daycalories burningsalt substitutesrefined carbohydratestrans fatssodasquick weight loss http://www.artwoo.com/article/quick-weight-loss-how-to-lose-weight-in-a-hurry quick weight loss for a specific occasion without risking your health?

1. Don't Go On a Crash Diet

Dropping your calories too dramatically will cause your body to desperately cling to its fat, while burning muscle. Meanwhile, you'll be depriving yourself of the vital nutrients that you need to stay healthy. Basically - you won't feel well, and you won't lose weight quickly. Drop your calories by a reasonable amount =96 don't drop under 1,000 for woman or 1,500 calories per day for men. However, you should try to get those calories from healthier foods to stay satisfied and to reduce unhealthy and .

2. Cut Back on Salt

Too much salt in the diet can cause your body to retain water, which can add pounds and make your body look soft and puffy. Cutting way back on salt can help you drop that excess water for quick weight loss. Use other spices and to keep your food tasting great.

3. Eliminate and Alcohol

Sodas and alcohol are calorie bombs that contribute no useful vitamins or minerals to your diet, but contain plenty of sugars and calories. Stick to water and unsweetened ice tea or iced coffee for the duration of your diet.

4. Exercise Daily

Burn off extra calories by getting in some exercise every day. This doesn't have to be a trip to the gym; raking your yard, mopping your floors, or spending half of your lunch hour at work taking a relaxing walk will get your body moving, your metabolism rising, and your .

5. Drink Lots of Water

Not only does water help keep you from getting hungry (and many hunger pains are actually symptoms of dehydration in disguise), but drinking a good amount of water every day helps to flush out toxins in your system. Water is the key to quick weight loss and to looking great - fast. Get http://learnaboutweightloss.com/index.php/2007/06/06/21-sure-fire-ways-to-l= ose-weight 21 sure fire ways to lose weight and also sign up for your free weight loss newsletter at http://learnaboutweightloss.com/join.html ]]>