Get Regular It's not very ladylike to talk about poop, but moving those bowels is an effective route to a flat stomach and fewer pounds on that mean ol' scale. That said, this is no time to reach for the laxatives. Natural routes to regularity are your best bet for short- and long-term well being.
First up, fiber. While the recommended intake is 25 mg per day for women, Reardon suggests eating 35 to 40 g of both soluble and insoluble fiber to lighten your weight and look like you've lost 5 pounds. Both types of fiber are equally important for health, digestion, and preventing conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and constipation.
When making a food choice, however, don't worry about choosing one form of fiber or the other. Just know that soluble fibers are found in the plants you eat -- they're the parts that pass through your system undigested, delay the emptying of your stomach, and make you feel full, which helps control the munchies. This type of fiber is found in foods like oats, legumes, barley, apples, pears, and flaxseed.
On the other hand, insoluble fibers have a laxative effect and add bulk to your diet; they pass through the GI tract relatively intact, and speed up the passage of food and waste through your gut. This fiber is found mostly in grains and vegetables, including whole wheat, whole grains like barley and brown rice, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, dark leafy vegetables, and grapes.
Supplements, broken into doses throughout the day, can also help -- namely digestive enzymes taken 30 minutes before a meal to aid digestion and probiotics taken 30 minutes after a meal to help regulate bowels, says Reardon. Chelated magnesium, taken before bed, also helps with regularity.
Finally, a cup of hot water with lemon, in the morning or as a nightcap, can also get things moving. "This drink lowers the PH in your belly, which helps preserve natural probiotics and helps activate digestive enzymes," she notes. As a health bonus, all this excretion will help rid your body of toxins, excess estrogen, and lower your cholesterol levels as well.
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