Archive for February, 2009

Top Reasons To Keep A Weight Loss Food Diary

From my own personal experience of keeping a weight loss food diary I have found many benefits. I have listed 7 of the top ones that I feel have been one of the contributing factors to my own successful weight loss of losing over 65 pounds. Helps you see which foods are high in fat and calories, it also helps you to plan your meals. Stops you from having ‘calorie forgetfulness’. The things we forget that lead to regaining weight after successfully losing it. Documenting everything in your food diary will keep you on track so you don’t do this. Help you attain self discipline – you are less likely to over indulge if you have to record it, especially if you have someone checking your diary on a regular basis.

Is a good system to use so that your doctor or nutritionist can have a look at to see what kind of progress you are making, or where areas need improving. Keeping a food diary is one of the best ways to keep your weight in check. It is all about taking responsibility for your food and drink choices, your fitness choices, and your lifestyle choices. This system does work, however not everyone has the motivation to even start a weight loss food diary – let alone be consistent with one. This is where you may need more than just a food diary to help you lose weight.

5 Fantastic Anti-Aging Tips for Women

Through science and specifically, the cutting edge science of genomics, women are finding that, without too much trouble, skin beauty and healthy body cells can be achieved.Follow these five anti-aging tips and optimize your health:

Watch Your Lifestyle

Living a healthy lifestyle is what its all about. If you live life in the fast lane, chances are you’ll pay for it in the end. If you are a smoker or you drink alcohol excessively, you need to change these habits.

2. Eat for Good Skin Health

Good women’s health begins with eating healthy foods. Ensure that you eat balanced meals with plenty of green leafy vegetables and fruits. It is also important to eat protein enriched foods like eggs or nuts as these foods maintain good health for the joints and the bones.

3. Drink Water

I know you probably get tired of hearing it but its true ‘you must drink water’ because of the many benefits it gives to your body.

4. Stay in Shape

Staying in shape with exercise will also help with the anti-aging battle. Exercise encourages good bone and joint health and helps with the flow of blood through your body.

5. Use Anti-aging Supplements and Creams

Through the cutting edge science of genomics, anti-aging products are now being developed to aid in cell rejuvenation, which is needed for slowing down the aging process.