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Index
The
importance of your body shape
Why protein is so important
The importance of low GI foods
How you can boost your metabolic rate
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weight loss
" How
do you lose weight.....
with a slow metabolism ?"
Key Factors Affecting your Weight Loss
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Has losing weight suddenly become more difficult ? Plans or
diets which worked in the past just don't seem to have the same
results ?
Maybe your doctor has prescribed medication (Levoxyl
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Thyroxine
Synthroid .....) or maybe you are concerned your Thyroid might be
causing a slow
metabolic rate. Whatever your position there are some key
practical steps you can take to lose those extra lbs and inches.
1. The importance of Protein and
your metabolic rate
It doesn't seem fair - you have cut down on food, maybe started
doing more exercise, but for some reason you just can't lose that
weight ?
One factor you could consider is one of the 3 key "secrets" to losing
weight : It's not how much you eat, but what you eat that counts.
To get to your
right weight consider how much protein you have in your diet.
Most people have
to many carbohydrates in their diet, but don't have a very
active lifestyle. For example the most common diet tends to consist
of cereals, sandwiches and pasta.
So why is protein so important ?
When you eat the right amount of protein for your body this
will increases lean body mass. (i.e. helps your muscles work at their best). The more lean body mass you have,
the
higher your metabolic rate and the more calories you'll burn - espcially
important when you reach middle age.
Protein + good carbohydrates = success
Your body needs protein to stay healthy and strong, in addition the right
levels of protein for you will also prevent hunger between meals
2. Cut down on calories but not meals.
The key element is to cut down on calories without reducing your
nutrient intake
You need to cut out at least 500
calories per day from your current diet to lose weight. However you need
to make certain that you :
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Don't starve.
Even though you are reducing your calorie intake never go below 1,000
calories per day. If you then this will signal to your
body that you are in starvation mode, and will slow down your metabolism.
Eat smaller meals more frequently.
Don't skip meals!
Smaller, more frequent meals keeps your blood sugar stable and provides a
steady source of energy to fuel metabolism.
Make sure you eat breakfast.
If you don't eat breakfast, you slow down your metabolism and send the body
into "hoard mode," thinking it's starving because you're
going a long period
of time frequently 8 to 10 hours or more, without food. Try a shake packed with nutrients,
hunger busting soy protein and complex carbohydrates instead of skipping
breakfast.
Top up with vitamins, minerals and nutrients
Your body tends to look for all the essential 'building blocks' it needs to
be healthy and survive. By reducing your calorie intake there is a
real danger of reducing all the essential vitamins and minerals you need. By
"topping up" will you not only feel better, but you will also prevent
hunger.
The
Three Quickest Ways
you can lose weight
1. Fewer Calories
Whatever plan you follow you need to cut out at least an extra 500
calories per day.
However you need to make certain that your diet will consist of all
the nutrients you need, - and
ideally be as healthy as possible (i.e vitamins, minerals, etc.).
The healthier you are, the more success you will have in losing
weight.
2. Protein and Metabolism
If you don't have enough protein in your diet then you are not helping
your muscles work at their best. Especially if you have a slow
Thyroid or metabolism
you need to give them as much help as possible.
Either go on a very controlled diet, calculate each day
how much protein you consume and top up if required or
select a weightloss plan specifically designed for boosting
metabolism.
3. Exercise
A combination of aerobic exercise (running / swimming / cycling....)
and resistance training (weight training) will significantly help your
metabolic rate. (and shape !!)
Don't worry if you don't feel that energetic - exercise does help but
so will the right weightloss plan.
More information
This is a great time to start a new weightloss plan, if you follow the right
plan it is possible (even with a slow Thyroid or metabolism) to lose a lot of inches, dress sizes and lbs
in a relatively short time in a natural healthy way.
However if you want to lose weight you need to select a plan specifically
aimed at achieving
weightloss through boosting metabolism.
After evaluating all the leading plans we identified only 2 plans especially
aimed at achieving weight loss with a slow metabolism :
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The Hospital Diet -
Specifically developed for use in hospitals if fast and healthy weight loss
is required.
Because it is so effective people only tend to hear about it by personal
recommendation. It's quite exclusive (even though it was tested in
hospitals) it's not widely advertised like many of the other major plans.
As of today (
) you can still view details of how it works online. It contains very detailed and effective
information on losing weight and metabolism
For
details click here
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The maximise Metabolism Plan
Very popular weight loss plan.
Works by concentrating on
boosting metabolism to achieve weight loss.
For details click
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Where do you start ?
Stage 1 -
What Body Shape are you?
When it comes to fat distribution, every body falls into one of three body shapes:
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The Upper: Face, neck, chest and waist.
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The Lower: Hips and thighs.
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The Proportionate: Throughout the upper and lower body.
Find your body shape below.
3 Body Shapes for Women:
Upper:
Usually caused by lack of exercise and the wrong diet.
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The bad news: Excess weight around your waist can put your health at risk.
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The good news: The right weight loss plan can help remodel your lean-to-fat ratio to improve both your shape and your health.
Lower:
Often partially inherited.
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The bad news: It can be the toughest fat to lose.
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The good news: This shape is not associated with specific health risks. Increasing your protein intake and incorporating lower-body workout routines in your exercise program are key.
Proportionate:
Usually caused by the wrong diet.
What is the best plan for
You ?
Every one is unique and your
weight loss plan has to reflect your own personal needs.
If you want to lose those
extra inches then select a plan designed to help you.
We reviewed all the plans on the market - however we were
specifically looking for weightloss plans that target metabolic rate.
From all the plans evaluated these plans are especially suited for
weight loss with a slow metabolism :
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The Hospital Diet - specifically developed for use in Hospitals to
help weight loss, with a slow metabolism
For
details click here
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The maximise Metabolism Plan - which works by concentrating on
boosting metabolism to achieve weight loss.
For details click
here
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