Thursday, June 6, 2013

Need to Lose 5 Pounds in 7 days?


Well, get happy now!!  I've just finished publishing my new book which is all about how to safely lose five pounds in one week in a healthy and natural way... just eat yourself slim in 7 days!

This book 7 Ways in 7 Days to Lose 5 Pounds is a sensible approach to losing weight. 

Just follow one step per day and you can lose the 5 pounds easily in one week.

Here is a sampling of what you expect to discover inside this book:


Introduction


Chapter 1: Day One

Drink More Water

Chapter 2:  Day Two:

Add Cardio to Your Day

Chapter 3:  Day Three

Cut Calories

Chapter 4:  Day Four: 

Fill Up on Fiber

Chapter 5:  Day Five

Add a Few Extra Zzzzs

Chapter 6:  Day Six:
Avoid Foods that Bloat You

Chapter 7:  Day Seven   
Don't Get Too Hungry

Chapter 8:  Keep Losing 
Simple Steps to Lose More Weight After the First Five Pounds

Chapter 9:  How to Look Like You've Lost More Than 5lb

Quick Tricks for Virtual Weight Loss

Chapter 10    Herbal Weight Loss Aids
Natural Solutions for Faster Weight Loss

Losing weight isn't hard you just need to make a few lifestyle adjustments. These changes are minimal but can add up to a huge difference when you are trying to lose weight.


Following the detailed information in this book will help you step by step to achieve your weight loss goals, on a healthy diet, that is safe to follow, and is based only on natural nutrition - no drugs, no processed / packaged meals or strange foods you hate! 

Get a preview of it here at Amazon.... but you can also get it at Lulu,   and iTunes as well




7 Ways in 7 Days to Lose 5 Pounds


And since you are here, I'm posting a little article (not from the book) about boosting your metabolism, which is crucial to healthy fast weight loss.

Quick Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

There are a lot of people who would give a lot to increase their metabolism. Having a high level of metabolism enables one to maintain burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. 


Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support life.

There are several factors that affect the metabolism of a person, such as the amount of muscle tissue, the frequency of the meals one consumes, genetics, stress levels, personal diet and activity levels. 


Metabolism slows done due to the following: loss of muscle because of not enough physical activity, the tendency of the body to cannibalize its own tissue because there is not enough food energy to sustain it, and the decrease of physical activity that comes naturally with old age.

Here are several ways to fire up one's metabolism:

1. Build up on lean, mean body mass.


 It is only natural that metabolism decreases along with age, but it is possible to counter the effects. 

The amount of muscle a person has is a very strong determinant in the ability to burn calories and shed fat. So it goes without saying that exercise is essential. 

Build strength and resistance by working out at least twice a week, preferably with weights. Do easy exercises in between workouts. 

Simple tasks such as walking the dog and using the stairs in place of the elevator can already take off calories. The key is to match the amount of eating to the amount of activity one has.

 Here are some guidelines in getting the right exercise:

For strength training

-Increase the amount of repetitions of a particular exercise.
-Add the level of resistance
-Utilize advance exercise techniques if possible

For cardiovascular training

-Insert intervals between exercises
-Perform cross-training and combine the exercises
-Add up on resistance and speed


2. Eat breakfast. 


A lot of people are ignoring the fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. 

Surprisingly, the ones who eat breakfast are thinner than the ones who do not. Metabolism can slow down considerably if breakfast is taken during mid-morning or if one waits until the afternoon to eat.

3. Avoid sugar. 


Sugar enables the body to store fat. It is recommended that a person consumes food that helps sustain an even level of blood-sugar. 

Additionally, progressive exercise 2-3 times a week should be in order to stabilize blood sugar.

4. Eat spicy foods. 


Hot cuisine with peppers can increase metabolism.

5. Sleep more. 


According to research, it is riskier for people who do not get enough sleep to gain weight. 

Also, muscles are regenerated during the last couple of hours of slumber.

6. Increase water intake.


 Water flushes out toxins that are produced whenever the body burns fat. 

Majority of bodily functions involves water, and lack of water causes the body system's operations to decrease its speed, and produces unneeded stress as a result.

7. Eat smaller meals.


 It is advisable to consume 4 to 6 small meals that are timed 2 to 3 hours apart.

8. Never skip meals. 


People tend to skip meals in order to lose weight, which is a big mistake since it slows down metabolism.

9. Plan meals in detail. 


Always prepare the right amount of food to be consumed at the designated intervals. 

Do not commit the mistake of eating meals in sporadic patterns.

9. Ditch the stress!


 Stress, be it physical or emotional, triggers the release of a steroid called cortisol, which decreases metabolism. 

Also, people tend to eat excessively when stressed.

10. Guzzle up on green tea.


 It can be used as a substitute for coffee. Tea has the ability to stimulate metabolism, and unlike coffee, it has no undesirable side effects when too much is consumed.

11. Include more energy foods in the diet, such as fruits and vegetables, beans and whole grains.

Achieving the desired body weight is never impossible if one has the determination and patience needed to stabilize the metabolism level, which plays an important role in weight loss. 


A person needs to realize that eating right and working out is not just a passing fancy, but a way of life.

You can learn more here on my site about various weight loss programs and how to boost your metabolism