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Shedding The Dieting Myths - For Successful Weight Management

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Clearing the Path for Successful Weight Management

Dieters striving for success in their efforts to manage their weight may have more than just unwanted pounds to lose. First, they have to shed some common myths about dieting.

Demystifying the myths about dieting and learning the trust about the effects of calorie restriction are important steps in beginning to give up dieting and start eating normally as part of a healthy lifestyle that supports success at weight management.

Myth #1: Dieting makes you thin.

Most people who lose weight by dieting eventually regain the pounds, and most gain back even more than they lost. A review by the National Institutes of health of all published studies on the efficacy of weight loss treatments indicates that people, regardless of their weight, lost an average of only 10 pounds over many weeks and months of dieting (and for many of these people, 10 pounds was a trivial amount of weight). The inability to lose significant amounts of weight, or maintain weight loss, through dieting likely has a lot to do with the overeating that occurs when people go off the diet. You've heard it here before: If dieters think they've eaten foods they shouldn't (which usually means beloved, high-calorie foods), they usually abandon their diets and splurge on large quantities of "forbidden" foods.

Myth #2: Dieters eat less than non-dieters.

Myth #3: Dieting makes you happier.

Socializing becomes unappealing if the dieter is determined to stick with her diet. (Article Summary by By Marsha J. Hudnall).

Wonder Food For Women!

The humble soybean boasts some extraordinary benefits. Dr Heber recommends soy-protein shakes or soy-protein fruit smoothies as a safe and healthy way to achieve fast and permanent weight loss. Apart from some absolutely wonderful health advantages, soy is a safe protein source - without the unwanted cholesterol and saturated fats that accompany animal protein sources. Soy will support and does not sabotage a low calorie weight loss program.

1. Soy contains health enhancing isoflavones.

2. Reduce risk of heart disease. Soy's protein and isoflavones lower LDL cholesterol and decrease blood clotting, which reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

3. Protection against cancer. Soy's soluble fiber protects the body from many digestive related cancers, such as colon and rectal cancer.

5. Protect against prostate problems.

Eating soy products may protect against enlargement of the male prostate gland. Soy's protein enhances the body's ability to retain and better absorb calcium in the bones, while its isoflavones slow bone loss and inhibit bone breakdown, which helps prevent osteoporosis. Soy's isoflavones help the body regulate estrogen when this hormone is declining or fluctuating, which helps alleviate many menopausal and PMS symptoms. Research has shown that soy isoflavones can reduce menopausal hot flushes in women.

Soy's protein and soluble fiber help regulate glucose levels and kidney filtration, which helps control diabetic conditions and kidney disease. (Article Summary by Kim Beardsmore )

Is A Treadmill The Best Exercise Equipment For You?

How do you know if a treadmill is the best piece of exercise equipment for your personal exercise needs? If you're thinking about buying a treadmill, here are 3 ways to tell if a treadmill is the best exercise equipment for you:

Do you prefer to exercise alone or in groups?

Of course a treadmill can add another side to your exercise options if you do get most of your exercise from social or group sports. But if you absolutely hate exercising by yourself, you might not want to invest in a treadmill. A treadmill would be great for someone looking for this kind of exercise 'retreat'.

Do you prefer to exercise outdoors or indoors?

Some people prefer to exercise outdoors. If you prefer to be outdoors to exercise then a treadmill probably isn't for you.

Do you enjoy walking, jogging or running?

Walking is an exercise that everybody can do. If you fall into this category, a treadmill will not meet your exercise preferences and it probably isn't the right equipment for you.

So those are 3 ways to tell if a treadmill is right for you.

#1) Exercise Convenience : With a home treadmill you can jump on it at any time day or night.

#2) Exercise Comfort : With a home treadmill, you can exercise in the comfort of your own home.

#3) More Calories Burned = More Weight Lost = A Better Body

Home treadmills continue to be the best exercise equipment in terms of popularity today. (Article Summary by Kathryn ONeill).