How much weight to lose?

December 31, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here’s a quick way to find out your own ideal weight besides using BMI as a reference. I came across this simple method from a fat loss guide booklet endorsed by the Weight Management Information Centre of Malaysia.

Calculate following the steps below:

1. Your lowest weight (kg) for at least one year in your adult years => X
2. How many years ago was that? => Y
3. Your realistic and achievable weight will be=> X + (Y x 0.5)

Example:
I weighed 45 kg 12 years ago, so my achievable weight will be: 45 + (12 x 0.5) = 51 kg.

You can now use this to quickly find out how much weight you need to lose, and make it your weight loss goal in 2009, which is just few hours from now. :)

In my next post, I will share some information on calorie counting. For now, I just want to wish all of you Happy New Year 2009! May you all look good and stay healthy for years to come! :)

P.S. If you have not downloaded the Top 10 Weight Loss Myths report, go get it now!

Posted by Valen | Filed Under Weight loss plan 

New free weight loss report available

December 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Just a quick note to let you all know that the report “2 Easy Ways to Lose Weight Before Christmas” has been taken down. But no worries, I have replaced it with another report - FREE as well - called “Top 10 Weight Loss Myths“.

Find out from this report to see if what you are doing to lose weight is on the right path or merely based on some weight loss myths that were told by everyone.

Go grab it now! :) => “Top 10 Weight Loss Myths“

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Should you blow your diet this Christmas…

December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Sometimes following a diet does not mean that you do what the diet says every moment, every day. What is more important is how you deal with occasions when you eat too much or feast on foods that are not part of your diet plan. Especially when Christmas is tomorrow! :D

So, if you failed to resist the temptations of cookies and brownies, and ended up bloated and feeling defeated this Christmas season, here are some personal ‘damage control tips’ from Isabel De Los Rios, the author of The Diet Solution Program, to help you get right back on a healthy track as soon as possible.

Here’s what Isabel says:

1. Eliminate wheat and dairy for 2-3 days after the “incident”

Wheat and diary are the 2 most inflammatory foods that cause bloating in most people. Not to mention when people overeat, it is usually on wheat and dairy foods: cookies, cakes, ice-cream, pasta, bread. Ever heard of anyone overdosing on brown rice? Or poultry? Doesn’t really happen. If it has wheat or dairy, just eliminate it from your meal plan until you are back on track with your healthy eating and rid of the “after party bloat”.

2. Drink tons of water!

This rule is applicable all the time, but after a “binge” water is even more important. I also like to add a few squeezes of fresh lemon in my water for the “detoxifying” effects. Fresh lemon helps to cleanse the liver and a squeaky clean liver will assist in your weight loss efforts.

3. Add in some extra walking

If I’ve packed in one too many calories, I get my body moving even more. Just adding in an extra 20 minutes of walking for the next few days gets me feeling back on track. I have even taken a trip to the mall just to do laps around the place. I get to people watch, see what’s on sale, and burn calories all at the same time.

What do you think? Not difficult at all, right? By following these tips from Isabel, I’m sure anyone is able to effortlessly keep weight in control this holiday. :) Merry Christmas!!

Posted by Valen | Filed Under Healthy weight loss tips 

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