This is a sponsored post. ----- Diets come in all shapes and sizes. A diet’s that been around for a while is the military diet. There’s a reason why this diet is as wildly popular as it is today. It promises the most spectacular results. The diet is for a week and is in two phases- three days first and then four days. At the heart of it are certain principles: No snacking Liquids are fine, provided they are not soda, juice, alcohol or milk. So, stick to water and black coffee A calorie count not falling below 1200 per day, not over 1400 calories for the first three days, and … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Keep Your Energy Levels Up When On A Low-Carb Diet
This is a sponsored post. ----- Have you finally decided to take the plunge and start a low-carb diet? You’ve made the right choice, because a low-carb diet is the most effective way to lose weight and it’s been scientifically proven to be the perfect diet to burn unwanted fat. Unfortunately, when some people start a low-carb diet for the very first time, they have a tendency to experience energy fluctuations. Although these fluctuations do happen, they really aren’t caused by the low-carb diet itself. They typically happen because of the major dietary changes and the effect that … [Read more...]
Make Your Workout Go Further
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Debbie Fletcher. ----- For some of us, the main driver behind a keep-fit drive might be our waistline rather than a heartfelt wish to be truly healthy. But if you’re going to make the effort, it’s worth thinking beyond getting back into that perfect pair of jeans and focusing on getting healthy inside and out. According to the NHS, exercise is the ‘miracle cure we've all been waiting for’. Not only can it reduce the risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by up to 50%, it can actually lower the risk … [Read more...]
How To Slim Down Or Sculpt Up For Summer
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Jackson Morrows who writes for FEM Nutrition. ----- You started out the year with good intentions and a New Year’s resolution to slim down and tone your body in time for summer. Unfortunately, the winter grind, lack of sleep and sunlight and all the Valentine’s Day chocolates slowed down your workout plans and derailed your diet. Don’t fear another four months of swimsuits, bikinis, shorts and tank tops, feeling less fit or not at your best. Instead, take charge and get your summer body back, just in time to hit the beach with … [Read more...]
Top Tips On Healthy Dieting
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Lloyds Pharmacy. ----- It may be tempting for individuals to pin all their hopes on a fad diet in a bid to lose weight fast – and let’s face it, who hasn’t at some time or another? However, what few people realise is that, despite leading to dramatic weight loss in a short period of time, generally any weight lost as a result of novelty diets piles back on once the programme has been completed. What’s more, some of these diets aren’t based on sufficient medical research and can have a detrimental impact on a person’s health in the long … [Read more...]
Go On A Financial Diet
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Chris who is a financial blogger at moneysupermarket.com. He works in the insurance industry but specialises in life insurance, and can often be found either halfway up or halfway down a hill on a bike, panicking or sweating (depending on which way he’s going). ----- I’m not that special to look at, really. I’m a couple of stone (at least) overweight, I drive a slightly knackered 8 year old car with dodgy fuel consumption and an engine warning light illuminated and I live in a shared house with three friends. I’m hardly Hugh … [Read more...]
Diet Tips to Increase Your Energy
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from James Harper who writes on behalf of Which Acai Berry? ----- The phrase "sick and tired of being sick and tired" is only a cliché because we hear it so much, and like any other clichés there's a lot of truth to it. Many of us do struggle with finding the energy to do our day to day tasks. What if there were a way to get more energy by improving your diet? There are some great super foods, such as the Acai berry that can help put a spring back in your step. As a bonus, there's even an Acai berry weight loss diet - perfect for getting in shape … [Read more...]
Get 3 Months Free With HealtheMe
Hello everyone. I hope you are having a good weekend. Today I have a fantastic offer to kick start the new week with - a 3 month free trial with HealtheMe which normally retails at $49. What is HealtheMe? HEALTHeME started as a physician directed weight loss program and is now available to anyone who wants to lose weight. HEALTHeME automatically stays in contact with you and gives you frequent tips via short, simple text messages. HEALTHeME tracks your diet and exercise progress whilst also learning about your weight loss goals and helps you break down personal barriers as you … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of an Alkaline Diet
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Maria Rainier who is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She currently writes for http://www.onlinedegrees.org/ which provides free advice on how to get the most out of college. ----- The Health Benefits of an Alkaline Diet When you think of a balanced diet, you probably see images of meals prepared using every element in the food pyramid. And that’s a great place to start since everyone’s bodies need the variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients found in different foods. But there’s another kind of balance that’s often ignored … [Read more...]
Achieve Peak Health and Fitness with the Raw Food Diet!
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Shane Quigley - the features editor from JustSlimming.com - a fantastic, free online weight loss and slimming magazine which has some excellent content provided by qualified physicians and nutritionists. —– The raw food diet is becoming increasingly popular as more and more people are striving to become healthier and lose weight with a natural approach. Eating raw foods might sound odd at first, but it’s believed that cooking foods above certain temperatures kills important enzymes and just as importantly takes the “life force” out of … [Read more...]