Comments on: 16 Ways That You Can Lose Weight For Free

By: Andrei

Andrei — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:30:49 +0000

As long as it does not exceed a fortnight, the Scarsdale diet can be the beginning of an improved way of eating. The fortnight time limit is essential to be observed because of the diet’s very restrictive character which may result in unhealthy effects if prolonged.

By: weight losing

weight losing — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:20:30 +0000

Has anyone here tried to lose weight in their face? I really like the way this site is laid out but I haven't quite found the answer yet. Anyone?

By: Denise Lee

Denise Lee — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:26:24 +0000

I read the article as you suggested. It was quite good. And yes you do have to treat the why if you’re ever going to stop yo-yoing and lose weight for good.

By: Billy

Billy — Thu, 07 May 2009 02:17:39 +0000

I have been struggling with weight loss for many years. I'm not overly obese, but everytime I gain any weight I lost within months. I think I have a mindset problem. I read an very interesting and enlightening article at OptimalBodyWeight.com (a website I like and trust)about this issue. Check out their article Weight Loss by Fixing your Life with Tony Robbins. It makes a lot of sense to me. Good Luck

By: Dena

Dena — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:25:19 +0000

While you have offered some great advice, I disagree with “calories in – calories out.” Yes, exercise is a key component in developing a healthy lifestyle and I absolutely promote an exercise program, however, exercise can only take you so far in your health goals. Every day I see individuals with insulin resistance and when they begin to tip over into metabolic syndrome or Type 2 diabetes, a calorie is no longer a calorie. It doesn’t matter how many calories they consume or burn, if they are still eating high glycemic foods they will continue to spike and drop their blood sugars very rapidly and hold onto fat like a sponge holds on to water. In order to improve insulin sensitivity, one must learn why they physically can’t release weight, follow a low glycemic eating plan and develop healthy lifestyles that have a side effect of weight loss.

Thanks for sharing and I’m sure we all can learn from one another!

By: Lisa M

Lisa M — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:12:00 +0000

I have also been studying this for a while and have found something that DOES seem to be a secret! MANY people are intolerant of gluten which is found mainly is wheat but also is rye, barley and some other not-so-well-know grains like spelt. Gluten intolerance is a big contributor to weight gain. It was long thought that people who suffered from gluten intolerance or the related and more serious condition, celiac diesease which causes damage to the intestines, would be skinny and malnourished due to the problems the condition causes with absorption of nutrients. It is now know that anemia and being overweight are two of the most common symptoms in people who are gluten intolerant.

Our society is so into researching all the foods that we MUST include in our diets that we have neglected to study enough about what foods should be REMOVED from our diets! MANY people have food intolerances which the doctors just don’t understand. I tried adding in TONS of foods only to feel worse. When I got tested (through a doctor and then through a nutritionist) I recognized the foods I was allergic to and intolerant of. Removing them really made a positive difference in my health. My husband removed gluten and lost 25 pounds and his cholesterol dropped dramatically.

Gluten may also be responsible for behavior and concentration problems (ADD/ADHD or any other condition on the autism spectrum) in children and adults.

To anyone who is having trouble losing weight, especially if you have digestive problems, anemia, diabetes, thyroid problems, canker sores, eczema or other rashes, etc., I strongly suggest you remove gluten from your diet for a while. We really don’t need all that white flour anyway! You might be surprised. Do some reading online. Search “gluten intolerance symptoms” or “gluten overweight” and read a few articles. There is lots to learn!

There is a great book called THE GLUTEN CONNECTION that you can get on Amazon.com to help you figure out if you or someone you love has a problem with gluten. It can be serious so check it out!

Good luck and take care!

By: K Guest

K Guest — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:35:05 +0000

I was a health & fitness instructor with a YMCA in Ohio for 6 years.
You all have great ideas for weight loss. Yes, do lift weights and add in other forms of resistance like exercise bands, cables, and using your own body for the resistance(push ups with knees on floor for example) The science behind this is that strength training increases your resting metabolic rate. Meaning that hours after your work-out is over, your body is still burning calories to build muscle.

By: Denise Lee

Denise Lee — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:55:30 +0000

Thanks to all of you for posting what works for you, I know that these tips will help others. Lisa I agree, weight is often a symptom of something else – whether it’s lack of focus or a broken heart. Sharon, I will have to revisit EFT, took a look before and think I confused myself:) Linda, I was thinking about not eating enough the other day and realized that’s why on most diets you take a day or a week or two off, just to shake up the old metabolism before it gets complacent.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:37:55 +0000

Hi!

I have been attending a Boot Camp Aerobics class 3 days/week that emphasizes using weights and muscle confusion…in other words working on abs, arms, legs, abs, legs, arms in random and changing orders. I am finding that building some muscle is key to losing weight!

I have also started eating healthier…small healthy snacks throughout the day, large servings of vegetables with a little protein (beans, egg or lean meats) and cutting portions in half when I eat a “normal meal” or eat out with my family. I eat healthy snacks all morning, a large salad with a little protein, lots of good veggies and a little low cal dressing (Trader Joe’s has THE BEST dressings!!). Oh and I allow myself a “treat” (chips, fries, cookie or chocolate) when I want it, although I am finding I don’t crave these things like I used to!!

Since I get discouraged when I don’t meet my goals, I have not set any firm ones for myself other than to move more and eat less as you said in your blog.

These things are working fantastic for me! I have lost a total of 7 pounds in the last 10 weeks, which is VERY slow, but I’m hoping that I will be able to keep it off by losing it so slowly. The first few weeks, I was losing a pound a week and now I am down to 1/2 pound a week. The amazing thing is the inches that have come off…3″ in my waist, 2″ off each thigh and 1″ off my hips!

I even have the complication of hypothyroidism, which slows the metabolism (even on medication). Although in doing weights I have found that I am getting my metabolism back…last week I had to miss class all week and was traveling, so I exercised WAY less and ate all my meals out for several days…I did try to make healthy choices and did not eat everything on my plate. Because of the little muscles, I still lost 1/2 pound!! I could not be happier and I feel great physically and mentally even though I would like to lose more.

Hope my tips can help you!!

By: Lisa Crunick

Lisa Crunick — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:16:20 +0000

I really like #14. How we view ourselves, our relationships, and every thing we could possibly eat or not, is determined by how we are thinking.

Changing your mind is key.

When your perception changes, taking care of yourself is just what you do! And that is the mindset you want to pass onto your children.

Lisa Crunick
Helping You Change Your Mind!