Cut the Sugar from Your Drinks Cutting sugary drinks are a simple way to lose a quick 5 pounds, since sugar is hidden in a lot of surprising beverages -- including milks, non-dairy milks (like almond and soy), and juices (fruit and veggie). Fructose, lactose, cane syrup, corn syrups, agave, honey -- in excess, they all contribute to weight gain, especially belly fat. To reduce your sugar load, Koff suggests going from a large to small latte, replace bottled lemonade and sweetened iced tea with green juice with lemon and ginger, and choose flavored waters like Hint Water and Ayala's Herbal Water, which get their taste from herb and fruit essences, over Vitamin Waters full of added flavors and sugars.
Cutting sugar impacts your metabolism's efficiency, since excess sugar gets stored as fat -- especially around your middle, says Koff. It also affects hormone function and impairs digestion. Though you're saving yourself calories by losing the sweet stuff, Koff says this is more about optimizing metabolic function, since the body will use what it's taking in as energy and not store it as fat. The goal is not to replace your sugars with artificial, non-caloric sweeteners, of course, but if you must add oomph to your morning joe or tea, organic Stevia or Xylitol is fine.
I use to share and food with my dog and that way I didn't feel bad about not eat it all But sad to say my dog passed away and I'm gaining weight because I have to eat it All
Fantastic! The more often you eat (smaller portions and healthy foods), the more you do rev up your metabolism. Not enough can be said about movement. I started at a new school (a huge building) a few years ago and had to run the stairs to make sure I made it to classes on time. I started to lose weight and couldn't stop. Water, water, water--absolutely necessary to fill you up, help you lose weight, and keep your skin plumped and glowing!
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I use to share and food with my dog and that way I didn't feel bad about not eat it all But sad to say my dog passed away and I'm gaining weight because I have to eat it All
by ladyracer Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 05:46PM Report as inappropriate
Love the story. It all makes sense. Nothing is easy. I will start today and let you know if 5 lbs disappear !
by Abbymax Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 09:23AM Report as inappropriate
Very interesting. I'm curious if it really works. very good information though. I may try it to see if its for me.
by Carl30 Friday, April 19, 2013 at 08:24AM Report as inappropriate
Like the tip of using potassiumto negate sodium levels!
by shellybethy Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 06:07PM Report as inappropriate
i would want to loose 20 lbs
by mlyvng Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate
Very obvious, yet helpful tips.
by hiddenexpose Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 08:22PM Report as inappropriate
I never though breathing could help in weight loss. The fact that you need adequate oxygen to burn fat makes a lot of sense
by fezino Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 10:04AM Report as inappropriate
Well these were some interesting tips. I really like the breathing technique :p
by NillaButterfly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 04:19PM Report as inappropriate
Fantastic! The more often you eat (smaller portions and healthy foods), the more you do rev up your metabolism. Not enough can be said about movement. I started at a new school (a huge building) a few years ago and had to run the stairs to make sure I made it to classes on time. I started to lose weight and couldn't stop. Water, water, water--absolutely necessary to fill you up, help you lose weight, and keep your skin plumped and glowing!
by GigiSD Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 01:50PM Report as inappropriate
amazing tips! thanks :D
by rayshaviolet Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 04:44PM Report as inappropriate