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There is no better time than now to start your diet. You still have several weeks before swim suit season so you don’t have to try to crash diet.

You also have the advantage of finding that many fruits and veggies are now at low prices due to the warmer weather. For example: 2 weeks ago strawberries were $3.29 for a small pack and today I see they they are $1.25.

I also checked in the store and most berries had gone down in price along with salad greens and most veggies. Since a healthy diet includes tons of fruits and veggies and cost is often an issue now is the time to take advantage of the lower prices. Yes, they still may be more expensive than a bag of chips, but if you choose produce that is on sale you’ll see that you can get it for less than junk food.

Start planning your diet now so that you don’t have to rush it in a few weeks.

Lately there has been a buzz talking about how much water we really need to drink. Some now say that we don’t need glass after glass but only need to drink when we are thirsty.

They say that the water doesn’t help to hydrate the skin, get rid of toxins, help with weight loss or even help to avoid headaches.

I say bunk!

Have you ever been on vacation or away a few days and haven’t had enough water? You don’t feel as energetic and your skin surely shows a dryness. Also scan through any of the blogs by super models and see what their top skin care tip is —it’s always drinking lots of water. Now you may thing that researchers know more than a super model, but you must also realize that a super model relies on having exceptional skin –and she would notice a difference right away.

Also look at paparazzi photos of those who rely on beautiful skin -they are always seen with a water bottle. These are people who lose work if their skin is not at their best and if they are not feeling their best.

Although I don’t believe that the 8 glass theory is correct, I do believe that you should be drinking half you weight in ounces each day. For example: if you weight 150 pounds you should drink around 75 ounces a day. 120 pounds - 60 ounces. And if you live in a dry climate or sweat a lot from physical exertion you should drink more.

Just take a look at those around you. Who looks and act healthy and who doesn’t, then find out how much water they drink and you’ll see that those who are healthy drink more.

What do you think?

Just because you’re on a diet certainly doesn’t mean that you won’t get cravings and want to snack. In fact, being on a diet probably means you’ll have urges more than you normally do.

So what do you do when this happens? Well, you might be happy to know that it’s okay to eat. But you can’t eat foods that will ruin your diet. So, the next time an urge hits you, make sure you’re prepared with foods for your diet.

One of the perfect foods for your diet is vegetables. You can choose any type of vegetable that you prefer. Just make sure you prepare them ahead of time. You can either have them fresh and cut-up or you can choose to sauté the veggies. You can sauté the vegetables in a small amount of olive oil or use a non-stick cooking spray. You can also sauté them with red peppers or garlic. Then you can use the veggies as a side dish or you can heat them up and eat them by themselves.

Another perfect food for your diet is cut-up vegetables. Wash the veggies, cut them up, put them in a plastic bag, and leave them in the refrigerator. Then when an urge to eat hits you, you have vegetables all prepared and ready for you to munch on.

Along the same lines as vegetables is fruit. Fruit offers a variety of great foods for your diet. Just remember to prepare them ahead of time as well. This is important so that you’ll be able to eat something right when the urge hits you. Otherwise, you may end up grabbing a bag of chips that certainly won’t be a good food for your diet.

Nuts are a food for your diet that doesn’t need any preparation. These are foods that you should keep in the house in case you have nothing else prepared. Nuts that work well are walnuts, peanuts, and almonds. In fact, it will almost feel like your cheating on your diet when you eat nuts, but you aren’t. Nuts are a healthy choice!
Did you know that eating nuts before having a sweet snack will actually slow down the absorption of sugar?

The key to sticking with your diet is to make sure you have foods around that are a healthy alternative when you feel the urge to munch on a snack. You need to make sure these foods for your diet are already prepared so that you don’t turn away from your diet plan to a food that isn’t healthy.

Another good option is to have a few bags of the 100 calorie snacks handy. Although they are not as healthy as fruits and veggies, sometime you just need to eat junk food so satisfy that sweet tooth. If you “cheat” on you diet every once in a while there will be less chance of you dropping your entire diet.

Be well-prepared with foods for your diet and you should be fine when the urge to snack hits you.

What comes to mind when you think about metabolism? Do you only think about it when you are trying to lose weight? Although most people only think about their metabolism rate when they are trying to slim down, you really should be in tune with your rate at all times. This way you can keep it at it’s highest level all day so that it is burring calories efficiently.

When people notice that their metabolism had slowed down they will often start doing a search for the latest and greatest weight loss pill that promises that their body will become a fat fueling furnace. Unfortunately either the product does not work as claimed or the side effects outweigh the results.

Instead of looking for pills or potions we should be looking at our current and past diets to see where how can improve what and when we eat. In the past have you been into fad diets? A fad diet may be popular and it may give excellent results but the weight slowly returns. Fad diets often leave out one food group or restricts it’s use greatly – think low carb or no carb diets. It may sound good at the time but in the long run it slows down your metabolism and causes you to start gaining weight when just a bit of this “forbidden” food is added back into the diet.

So how can food help us boost our metabolism?
You are probably already familiar with the term “starvation mode”. This is when you cut back so severely on calories that your body slows down all calorie burning and holds on to as much fat as it can because it believes that it is literally being slowly starved. So in order to have your body believe that food is plentiful you should be feeding it often. Sounds easy doesn’t it? Well, it’s really not that easy, because we all know that if we over eat we become fat so here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Try to keep your stomach always digesting food. This is easy accomplished with eating 6 smaller meals every day instead of 3 large meals. By this I mean to eat a bit less for breakfast, lunch and dinner and then have 3 healthy snacks in between.
Try to eat the food in it’s most natural state. Instead of drinking juice, eat the whole fruit instead. A glass of orange juice has approximately 100 calories and very little fiber. By eating an orange which has only 85 calories and much more fiber keeping your stomach feeling fuller longer and since it contains more fiber the sugar will get digested more slowly so that you don’t have a spiking of blood sugar.

Increase the amount of fiber you eat daily. Your body uses a lot more calories to burn a high fiber food then it does for a low fiber food. When you have a choice of white flour breads or pasta choose 100% whole grain products. These will not only cause your body to burn more calories to digest but also like the whole fruit keep your body working longer to digest them so that your body does not believe it is going into starvation mode and your metabolism will stay high.

Choose your fat wisely. Fat is not your enemy, it is needed by the body to keep up with normal bodily functions. Instead of eating fried foods or processed foods with additional fats saturated or trans fats added choose low fat dairy products, lean meats, fish or use a small amount of olive oil on your salad. Like fiber, having fat in your diet will keep you feeling satisfied and not hungry.

If you follow the above tips daily you will be keeping your metabolism rate high and you will be training your body to utilize food more efficiently. This will in turn will help you burn more calories every day and you will find that you can “cheat” every once in a while a not have to worry about the scale always creeping up. It will also help you keep your weight in check so that you don’t have a need to look for the latest fad diet or diet pills.

It is recommended that we all consume 30-35 grams of fiber a day. This will help keep our weight down and also is good for colon health. If you have been thinking about dextoxing or using a colon cleaner, you can avoid the need by making sure that you have enough fiber and water intake daily.

1. Fiber can actually help with overeating. High fiber foods will take longer to chew and digest, making you feel satisfied longer. Try oatmeal for breakfast. It will keep you full and is better for you than sugary cereals or energy drinks.

2. Most popular foods don’t have enough fiber. If you like the more popular foods, you probably need to increase your intake of fiber. Think fast food, many tv dinners and snack food- they all all low in fiber.

3. 100% Whole Grains offer the most fiber. Dietary fiber is actually plant matter that we cannot digest. The best sources are whole grains and concentrated grain products.

4. Kids need fiber as well. Children that are older than 2 years of age should consume a daily intake of fiber. Kids are most receptive to fiber found in fruits, vegetables, and even fortified breakfast cereals.

5. More fiber needs more water. In order to keep fiber moving through your digestive tract, you’ll
need to consume a lot of water. With your diet of fiber, you’ll need eight or more glasses of water every day.

If you have been eating a diet low in fiber, be sure to increase your fiber intake gradually and als increase your water consumption other wise you might get constipated.

Happy Eating!

Getting fit isn’t just about fitness, just as losing weight isn’t just about dieting. Each one works hand in hand to help the other. You need to have both incorporated into your lifestyle.

Diet fitness health will lessen your possibility of high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Don’t we all want that?

First step, identify your current health level and your current level of daily exercise. By saying that, I don’t mean how many times you reach out for the TV remote from your couch. Get yourself to workout at least 30 minutes a day. But do consider a consultation with your doctor just in case there are any restrictions on your diet or fitness health program.

You must start some where and usually starting is the hard part.
Change your daily routine.
Opt for the stairs instead of the elevator to your office. You might be panting hard for breath the first few times you do that, but you will eventually get the momentum and laugh back at yourself when you recap your first time.
Park far a way from the entry door in parking lots and walk.
Take a brisk walk once in a while. These may sound like nothing, but these small changes will add up quickly and result in a matter of time.

You will not stick to an activity that doesn’t interest you. So choose activities that you will enjoy. If you enjoy basketball and badminton, spend at least 30 minutes in the game as it will play a great deal to your daily exercise. You will not just work out, but have fun at the same time. You can go for jogging or running too. If you prefer to start slowly, opt for walking instead. Get a companion as it will keep you motivated besides having great exercise together.

Men prefer weight lifting as it’s one of the best routine to keep you fit. However, it should only be done every other day. So add a cardio workout in between the routine. You can then alternate cardio and weight lifting. You can either join an aerobic class or purchase a video or DVD’s and works out at home. I personally like TaeBo & Pilates

It’s good to have more than one exercise routine. This way, you can switch and not get bored. As much as it is fun to work out at the privacy of your own indoor place, you should also work out outside once in while when the temperature is neither too hot or too cold.

Your body needs vitamins and nutrients so you can have enough energy for exercise, so eat a balanced combination of food. You should drink plenty of water before and after an exercise routine as dehydration can easily attacks you especially when you are new. The best way is to eat a healthy snack an hour before you work out. It can be a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts. This way you can workout without having to worry of fainting due to low sugar level.

Protein is essential in your diet fitness health food selection, especially if you will be lifting weights. You can find high amount of protein in lean meats. Slow down in sugar and carbohydrates consumption while you are on a diet fitness health program.

Remember that the quicker you start, the quicker you will make it a good habit and the quicker there will be a healthier, leaner you.