Weight Loss Blog - by John Schmidt

Weight Loss? Beware of Fast Weight Loss Diets!

John Schmidt — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:16:24 +0000

The drastic calorie reduction of fast weight loss diets producing fast weight losses slows the body metabolism. The metabolism decline begins within 24 hours, and in two weeks the metabolic slowdown can be as much as 20 percent. One doctor stated: “Your metabolism will slow to a crawl on so few calories.” You will feel the effects and find yourself irritable and fatigued.

In addition up to 70% of your long-term weight loss will be muscle, not fat. When dieting you want to lose fat, … [visit site to read more]

Weight Loss! Why Fat Are We?

John Schmidt — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:59:28 +0000

The short down and dirty, as they say, answer is we eat too much food and do not have enough physical activity. What exactly is the problem? The situation is simple to determine. The entire American population is trapped into negative thinking. Remember years ago when you told someone that you had it made. Yes you could not wait to tell someone that you had a desk job. You had it “made in the shade” as they used to say. No strenuous work and sit in a chair all day and make a lot of … [visit site to read more]

Weight Loss? Try Five A Day For Your Health

John Schmidt — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:24:51 +0000

Scientific studies continually suggest eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eating normal everyday fruits and vegetables is a major factor in preventing the above diseases. The above mentioned common cancers, heart disease and stroke are diseases that kill most Americans. Fruits and vegetables are rich in disease fighting antioxidants such as vitamin C, fiber and beta-carotene.

For everyone nutritional experts recommend eating a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables a … [visit site to read more]

Weight Loss Systems That Really Do Not Work!

John Schmidt — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:25:28 +0000

Up until now, all the diet formulas have been, at best disappointing. Many cause major side effects and untold damage to your health. In a nutshell, most promotional diets fall into three categories, all of which you should stay away from, because they can be hazardous. Then bringing back any weight you lose as a result is almost a certainty.

The first kind is cheap drugstore weight loss pills:
1 – The metabolism booster otherwise known as … [visit site to read more]

Real Weight Loss? Starts Between the Ears!

John Schmidt — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:29:02 +0000

Like most overweight persons they gain our weight slowly. Yup just a few pounds a year. Usually starting in their 30’s. Occasionally they would diet and lose a few pounds. Then they discovered only to gain them back again and extra. When this happened to one fellow he had the feeling that nothing would work, so why try?

Overweight persons need to break this cycle of learned helplessness. Start your diet, not with your waistline, but between the ears. Change the way you think … [visit site to read more]

Weight Loss! Preventing Diet Relapses!

John Schmidt — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:01:32 +0000

Actually as everyone trying to lose weight knows losing weight is simple. Yes the rule is your body must take in fewer calories than is being used. This is a simple weight loss truism. Weight loss dieters struggle with that truth. Many will eliminate breakfast in order to cut down on calories. Skipping breakfast is the worst thing they could do for their body. The best eating schedule in any weight loss program should be 5 to 6 meals a day.

In turn we want to avoid large calorie … [visit site to read more]

Weight Loss? Longevity & Red Wine?

John Schmidt — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:57:25 +0000

Have you heard red wine is good for you? No, never may that happen some have said! However, it is true that red wine has a quality that it behooves us to examine. Yes you have probably heard that a chemical “Resveratrol”, has been discovered in red wine and the skin of grapes. OK big deal you say? What does that mean for us? Can we live longer than 100 yrs, 200 yrs etc? No way you say? Is there also a permanent solution to my overweight situation?

Well scientists have … [visit site to read more]

Weight Loss? Examine Your Kitchen!

John Schmidt — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:50:32 +0000

Perhaps your kitchen was designed with today’s wonderful open floor plan. Yes now-a-days kitchens really stretch out. Kitchens encompass living room, dining room and family room etc. The kitchen becomes one large space. Sure turn on the TV while you are eating or get up for an extra treat snack whenever we feel the urge. It is all there for the convenience of taking without thinking.

Now maybe you don’t have one of those large spread out kitchens but you could still have a kitchen … [visit site to read more]

Weight Loss? Time To Believe In Yourself!

John Schmidt — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:15:06 +0000

There is no “magical” answer to weight loss. Yes your may have a chosen your weight loss plan however, you need to cooperate with your plan. Yes let us face it you have to discipline yourself to change your eating habits and add exercise in order to succeed.

What will make you decide to lose weight this time?

You may be having a lot of medical issues due to your overweight condition. You decided you couldn’t … [visit site to read more]

Weight Loss – Antioxidents & Fruits & Vegetables

John Schmidt — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:00:39 +0000

Antioxidants from fruits and vegetables?

Antioxidants are most commonly known for their anti-cancer properties. What is some antioxidants available right in your own kitchen? Look at this cinnamon, red peppers, nutmeg, curry powder and more. Now studies show that they may also have cholesterol-lowering benefits as well. So be generous in your home cooking and include these outstanding antioxidants in your diet.

Fruits for health and weight loss?

Recently studies have found that … [visit site to read more]