Believe it or not! A new study has revealed that browsing Internet could lad to weight loss.
The new study conducted on 1,600 overweight participants found that people, who browsed Internet daily lost their weight. The researchers stated that logging on to a website on regular basis helps people keep the pounds off.
The researchers found that about 350 people lost enough weight reaching at an average of 19 lb. during the first six months.
The study has been published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. It says that when a person finds a community online, feels less hungry, develops his anxiety and engages himself in chatting or website.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Never lose weight fast after pregnancy: Study
After pregnancy, women tend to gain weight. They also try to lose weight in the fastest way after giving birth. A new study has revealed that it is not good to lose weight in a fast way. Women after a delivery should not stress too much to get lose weight.
The new study by German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care has warned that early weight loss attempts after delivery could have negative impact on breastfeeding.
The study says that gaining weight during pregnancy is a necessity. The mother’s body has to nourish the growing baby. The study also says that the extra weight would just melt away with breastfeeding. It also says women can see the change in six months.
Well, women should watch their diet during pregnancy and not overeat. They should always go for a balanced diet.
Moreover, there is no use of doing any strenuous weight loss exercise after giving birth, as it will not give the results.
The new study by German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care has warned that early weight loss attempts after delivery could have negative impact on breastfeeding.
The study says that gaining weight during pregnancy is a necessity. The mother’s body has to nourish the growing baby. The study also says that the extra weight would just melt away with breastfeeding. It also says women can see the change in six months.
Well, women should watch their diet during pregnancy and not overeat. They should always go for a balanced diet.
Moreover, there is no use of doing any strenuous weight loss exercise after giving birth, as it will not give the results.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Loss few ponds before weight loss surgery
Are you going for weight loss surgery? Well, a new study has said that it is better to shed a few pounds of weight before going for weight loss surgery, which helps in reducing the risk of surgical complications.
The study which was conducted in 881 patients have shown that those who had lost weight before surgery were at less risk to the post surgery complications than those who gained weight before surgery. The study has shown that those persons who did not shed weight before surgery faces risks like infections, kidney problems and blood clots.
The Media quoting Dr. Peter N. Benotti of the Saint Francis Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey, said the rate of post surgery complication was two fold higher n persons who gained weight than who lost weight.
The study also notes that it will be better for high-risk patients to shed some of the weight before going for weight loss surgery.
The study which was conducted in 881 patients have shown that those who had lost weight before surgery were at less risk to the post surgery complications than those who gained weight before surgery. The study has shown that those persons who did not shed weight before surgery faces risks like infections, kidney problems and blood clots.
The Media quoting Dr. Peter N. Benotti of the Saint Francis Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey, said the rate of post surgery complication was two fold higher n persons who gained weight than who lost weight.
The study also notes that it will be better for high-risk patients to shed some of the weight before going for weight loss surgery.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Diet free Weight Loss programmes
Searching the Internet, you can come across hundreds of diet free weight loss programmes. Even in the diet magazines, you can read various diet free weight loss programmes. Though you may come across hundreds of diet free weight loss programmes, do not have the wrong notion that you can loss weight that fast. It is only determination and also living a healthy life that helps you in shedding extra fats from your body.
While searching for diet free weight loss programmes, always be careful. Do not be deceived by the various programmes. If you do not hit the right diet free weight loss programme, you are at a loss.
When choosing diet free weight loss programmes, check for the various plans that are offered. Never go for a diet free weight loss programme that asks for skipping meals. This is not a good trend as skipping meals only add to the weight. Once the meals are skipped, the blood sugar levels become dangerously low and you will also end up in low metabolism. A high metabolism rate is needed for burning the extra fats in the body.
Though it is said as “diet free weight loss programmes”, it does not mean to skip all diet. You have to eat healthy, which means eating the right quantity of food and the right quality of food at the right time. If you are seriously thinking of weight loss, never think of including fried foods, fat foods and foods that contain high cholesterol and fats in your diet.
You should also not choose a diet free weight loss programme that does not include exercise. Exercise is essential for increasing the metabolism rate. It is not just healthy eating that makes the body perfect but proper exercise is also needed.
While searching for diet free weight loss programmes, always be careful. Do not be deceived by the various programmes. If you do not hit the right diet free weight loss programme, you are at a loss.
When choosing diet free weight loss programmes, check for the various plans that are offered. Never go for a diet free weight loss programme that asks for skipping meals. This is not a good trend as skipping meals only add to the weight. Once the meals are skipped, the blood sugar levels become dangerously low and you will also end up in low metabolism. A high metabolism rate is needed for burning the extra fats in the body.
Though it is said as “diet free weight loss programmes”, it does not mean to skip all diet. You have to eat healthy, which means eating the right quantity of food and the right quality of food at the right time. If you are seriously thinking of weight loss, never think of including fried foods, fat foods and foods that contain high cholesterol and fats in your diet.
You should also not choose a diet free weight loss programme that does not include exercise. Exercise is essential for increasing the metabolism rate. It is not just healthy eating that makes the body perfect but proper exercise is also needed.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Eating Late adds to weight
Eating late can lead to weight gain. Well, this is what a new study by the Northwestern University says. The study says that eating at irregular times like late night dinner can only add to weight.
It is just not that the calories that we eat add to the weight but our habits are also an important aspect in maintaining a healthy body. Well, according to the new research, if you want to lose weight, you have to change the timings of your dinner.
The researchers found that mice that were fed a high-fat diet during normal sleeping hours gained significantly more weight than mice that ate the same diet during normal waking hours. It was from this that researchers concluded that modifying the time of eating has a great impact on the body weight.
Well, this study dispels other studies that have shown that weight gain was not related to eating timings.
Obesity is now a global problem. It is high time that people think of leading a healthy life, free from obesity.
It is just not that the calories that we eat add to the weight but our habits are also an important aspect in maintaining a healthy body. Well, according to the new research, if you want to lose weight, you have to change the timings of your dinner.
The researchers found that mice that were fed a high-fat diet during normal sleeping hours gained significantly more weight than mice that ate the same diet during normal waking hours. It was from this that researchers concluded that modifying the time of eating has a great impact on the body weight.
Well, this study dispels other studies that have shown that weight gain was not related to eating timings.
Obesity is now a global problem. It is high time that people think of leading a healthy life, free from obesity.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tightening Skin after Weight Loss
Weight loss can lead to loose skin, stretch marks and hanging skin. Well, tightening skin is a great challenge faced by people who have shed their weight. Loose skin is a common problem faced by people who have shed their extra weight.
The extent of the loose skin depends on the pounds lost, age and skin elasticity. Skin nourishment, salt-water bath, weight training, surgical remedies and herbal techniques are some of the ways by which one can tighten the skin.
Skin Nourishment increases skin elasticity. Once you have achieved the ideal weight, you should apply moisturizers on the skin and also exfoliate the skin regularly. Moisturizers help in rejuvenating the skin and to retain the natural elasticity. Exfoliating helps in removing the dead cells.
Saltwater Bath is considered to be good for tightening skin after weight loss. This leads to relaxation of the body muscles along with removal of skin toxins.
Then one can also choose herbals for tightening skin. A regular massage with aloe vera gel helps in increasing the elasticity of the sin. Soy protein and yeast extract are also considered best for increasing the elastin and collagen in the skin.
One can also come across many surgeries that helps in tightening skin. Skin lift is widely used cosmetic surgery that helps in brining back the tight skin.
Once your skin becomes loose, it is not that you can have tightened skin all of a sudden. Always be patient and the skin will get tightened.
The extent of the loose skin depends on the pounds lost, age and skin elasticity. Skin nourishment, salt-water bath, weight training, surgical remedies and herbal techniques are some of the ways by which one can tighten the skin.
Skin Nourishment increases skin elasticity. Once you have achieved the ideal weight, you should apply moisturizers on the skin and also exfoliate the skin regularly. Moisturizers help in rejuvenating the skin and to retain the natural elasticity. Exfoliating helps in removing the dead cells.
Saltwater Bath is considered to be good for tightening skin after weight loss. This leads to relaxation of the body muscles along with removal of skin toxins.
Then one can also choose herbals for tightening skin. A regular massage with aloe vera gel helps in increasing the elasticity of the sin. Soy protein and yeast extract are also considered best for increasing the elastin and collagen in the skin.
One can also come across many surgeries that helps in tightening skin. Skin lift is widely used cosmetic surgery that helps in brining back the tight skin.
Once your skin becomes loose, it is not that you can have tightened skin all of a sudden. Always be patient and the skin will get tightened.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Alcohol adds to body weight
Does Alcohol increase body weight? Yes it does if it is consumed in large quantities. A peg daily will not do any harm but more than a peg can only bring in many heart and liver problems and also increase the calorie level in the body, which may lead to obesity.
The metabolism of Alcohol takes place differently than the foods and beverages. The calories present in the fats, carbohydrates and proteins are slowly digested in the stomach. When alcohol is taken, it is absorbed quickly into the stomach walls. Well, the alcohol reaches the liver first and all the liver’s attention is focused on processing it. As a result, the carbohydrates and dietary fats are converted into body fat, which is later carried away for being stored in the body. Well, this means that alcohol slows down processing fats, which makes the fats to get stored.
A diuretic, Alcohol causes water loss from the body and dehydration. When the body loses water, it also loses important minerals like magnesium, potassium, zinc and calcium.
Drinking is known to reduce sleep, which can lad to obesity. Alcohol is known to lower inhibitions, which is detrimental to the diet plans. Alcohol stimulates the appetite, which means you take more food than you need. It is quite normal to take all kinds of meats and also greasy foods while taking alcohol, as you feel greedier for food.
The metabolism of Alcohol takes place differently than the foods and beverages. The calories present in the fats, carbohydrates and proteins are slowly digested in the stomach. When alcohol is taken, it is absorbed quickly into the stomach walls. Well, the alcohol reaches the liver first and all the liver’s attention is focused on processing it. As a result, the carbohydrates and dietary fats are converted into body fat, which is later carried away for being stored in the body. Well, this means that alcohol slows down processing fats, which makes the fats to get stored.
A diuretic, Alcohol causes water loss from the body and dehydration. When the body loses water, it also loses important minerals like magnesium, potassium, zinc and calcium.
Drinking is known to reduce sleep, which can lad to obesity. Alcohol is known to lower inhibitions, which is detrimental to the diet plans. Alcohol stimulates the appetite, which means you take more food than you need. It is quite normal to take all kinds of meats and also greasy foods while taking alcohol, as you feel greedier for food.
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