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The Cabbage Soup Diet (II)

Friday, January 8th, 2010


Stages
Day 1: Cabbage soup and fruit, except bananas. Day 2: Soup and vegetables. Do not eat legumes such as corn, peas and dry beans. At dinner you can taste a potato baked, topped with a little butter. Do not touch the fruit of the day. Day 3: Cabbage soup, fruit (except bananas) and vegetables. Day 4: Cabbage soup, skim milk will and up to 8 bananas. Day 5: Cabbage soup, 300 and 500 grams of beef and up to six fresh tomatoes. Drink 7 to 8 glasses of water in order to purify the body. Day 6: Cabbage soup and beef, grilled chicken without skin or calf. Drink with vegetables as desired. Day 7: Cabbage soup and brown rice, vegetables and fruit juices without sugar at will.

Results
Weight loss is rapid and significant: 5 to 7 kilos.

Most
There is no real sense of hunger, because many foods are consumed at will. The purgative soup can “cleanse” the body. This diet is economical and easy to follow. It may be an alternative to lose weight quickly, but you will then have to adopt a healthy lifestyle to keep the line and health.

The least
Weight regain is almost routine, even after a stabilization phase. The melting of the fat mass may be accompanied by muscle wasting and bone, with fatigue and impaired general condition. This diet is not balanced nutritional level and presents a risk of failure, it is best to go with supplements of vitamins and minerals to avoid problems. Despite the unlimited consumption, one tires quickly of food offered.

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The Cabbage Soup Diet (I)

Thursday, January 7th, 2010


The basic diet of cabbage soup diet is low in calories 7 days. There are several versions of this scheme, but all include the consumption of large amounts of cabbage soup associated with specific foods.

Principle
Some say that cabbage has the property to burn calories. The purpose of the cabbage soup diet is to eat cabbage soup, adding some food every day. This system of 7 days (to be followed by a stabilization phase of 7 days) is based on the absorption of a low-calorie soup, combined with 2 or 3 other foods depending on the day. Everything to eat at will. The soup is made from seasonal vegetables (onion, cabbage, tomato, celery, carrot …), boiled for ten minutes without fat, then simmered until tender. They are not mashed or mixed to increase the satiating effect. You can vary your soup in the kitchen with spices. Side beverages, teas and unsweetened coffee and water are allowed.

Namely
The cabbage soup diet should be followed only 7 days at a time, not more, with a break of at least two weeks between each diet period. If you have any health problems, it is best to consult a health professional before starting this scheme. You must instead adopt a healthy lifestyle and balanced in order to maintain a slim body and health.

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The Dukan Diet

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010


This diet plan was originally close to the hyper protein diet, Dr. Pierre Dukan, a nutritionist specializing in eating behavior, is heavily loaded with protein.

Principle
Very close to the hyper-protein diet, the Dukan diet offers a program in 4 phases rich in protein, low in calories and have the advantage of reducing appetite. Moreover, their assimilation by this organism causes a high calorie and allow weight loss without muscle wasting. The program also provides the following arrangements in order to prevent weight regain during the return to a normal diet. – Attack Phase pure proteins: it eats only protein, ie meat, poultry, fish, seafood, milk 0%. It lasts from 3 to 10 days depending on the desired objective – Alternative Stage: As the attack phase, by adding vegetables. Only ban: starches (potatoes, corn, peas, lentils, beans …). It is the “cruising speed”: the protein is gradually added vegetables. We then alternate these 2 steps until the desired weight (two pounds per week). – Consolidation Phase: Closing long enough to return to normal to avoid the famous “rebound effect” foods are forbidden for them reintroduced gradually. There are 10 days of consolidation kilo lost. – Stabilizing Phase: You eat normally by following two principles: an “Thursday protein” to life and eat 3 tablespoons of bran and oats per day.
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Lose Weight Effortlessly

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Hold the line without great physical effort is also possible. Walking is the most natural and healthy alternative weight loss without effort. But not alone.
There are alternatives if they can not be regarded as a substitute for physical activity are recommended for toning muscles and avoid downtime.

  • Spa:

The Spa is the perfect alternative to combat stress. There are urban spa treatments using water jets, saunas, mud and algae. They are all very healthy treatments, pleasant and relaxing, with many different benefits: activate circulation, increase sense of well being, relieve anxiety, tone the body, regenerating the skin, relax the muscles. stimulate the creation of endorphins and boost caloric expenditure.

  • Aquafitness:

the aquafitness is based on a series of aerobic exercises that are performed in water. Thus, it is a relaxing activity that requires little effort and in which the joints suffer less. It allows the body shape and get fit again.

  • Qi Gong:

Qi Gong is a type of gymnastics which is part of traditional Chinese medicine. Qi Gong is based on energy work and is based on three principles: the control of movement (which is done slowly), breathing and thinking. The ultimate goal is to provide a state of harmony between body and mind that helps soothe the nerves, anxiety, depression and greatly improves the immune system.

  • Massage:

Massages are different objectives, from reducing stress levels to combat cellulite. Massage relaxes the muscles, tones the body and helps reduce localized fat.

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Diet 1 kilo in 2 days

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

This is a weight-loss diet that allows you lose 1 kilo in just two days. It’s simple: just follow the menu indicated.  The menu consists of four doses: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. It is a very low-calorie menu that should be repeated during the two days of the diet.

Operation of the diet to lose weight 1 kilo in 2 days

Breakfast: a freshly squeezed orange juice to get up, half an hour later, a black coffee and a slice of bread dipped in honey

Food: two grated carrots with lemon, a cup of mint tea
In the afternoon: a slice of ham, a slice of cheese, a glass of milk, tea or coffee
Dinner: a salad of lettuce, onions, mushrooms accompanied by a poached egg and toast integral; an apple dessert and if you want a tea before bed

Disadvantages: weight loss diet for 1 kilo in 2 days

This is a totally restrictive diet that provides nutrients for our bodies. Such diets are always harmful long-term and even short-term in the case of people with some type of disease, pregnant women or children. This diet encourages the rebound effect: upon completion and return to normal diet, will recover the lost weight easily and even gets fat.

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Protein Diet

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

A protein diet is a type of diet that forbids the consumption of carbohydrates and fats to achieve weight loss by burning fat reserves in your body.

The protein diet reduces the consumption of fats and carbohydrates to increase the protein, for that way to force the body to consume its own fat stores. Then there is the loss of weight due to the disappearance of body fat.

Foods containing sugars and fats should be eliminated from the diet and protein should be eaten only at breakfast, lunch and dinner:
* Seafood
* Fish
* Eggs
* Beef, pork, chicken and turkey

Thus, the energy needed by the body is derived from fat stores. According to some nutritionists the protein diet is more effective, avoiding getting the rebound and lose weight quickly. A protein diet achieved a weight reduction of between 7 and 10 kg in just 4 weeks.

Disadvantages of the diet with protein

A protein diet is a poorly balanced diet that limits consumption of certain foods and therefore cause different side effects, highlighting constipation, hair loss, and halitosis. Weight loss can not be maintained over time and this type of diet should be done under medical supervision.

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The Atkins Diet

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

The Atkins diet is broad as it is a diet that can be followed once life has already been achieved weight loss. The main principle of Atkins is the restriction of carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, dairy products) and sugars in our diet to increase consumption instead of protein and fat (meat, fish, shellfish, sausages and eggs).

The Atkins is divided into several phases.

  1. Induction. During the induction phase reduces carbohydrate intake to just a handful of salad or vegetables. The induction phase must be followed for a minimum of 2 weeks.
  2. Phase of progressive weight loss. During this phase it increases consumption of carbohydrates: admiete is a bit of cheese, a handful of nuts, a piece of fruit and a handful of vegetables or legumes. This phase lasts until the desired weight is reached.
  3. Pre-Maintenance. He turns to increase the amount of carbohydrates a day, so you can gain weight has been lost in the previous phase. The Pre-Maintenance should be continued until it can maintain the desired weight.
  4. Maintenance phase. In the time it was able to maintain the ideal weight, begins the maintenance phase that can be followed throughout life and is aimed not gain weight. Each person should know the amount of carbohydrates you can drink without gaining weight. That amount depends on the lifestyle and the amount of exercise you perform.

Disadvantages of the Atkins Diet

The Atkins restricts the intake of carbon hidaratos therefore not be considered a healthy and balanced diet. The Atkins diet contains very few nutrients, fiber and vitaminaslo which can cause health problems in the liver, kidney and constipation

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Diet of Pasta

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The diet of pasta can lose weight around five kilos a month. The diet of pasta should be performed six days a week, leaving Sunday free, which can eat whatever you want.

Menu Diet Pasta

Breakfast: coffee, tea or other tea, fresh fruit
Mid-morning: orange juice
Lunch: choice between any of the following foods:

  • Roasted or boiled chicken flavored with spices, served with steamed vegetables
  • Baked fish with a salad of lettuce, tomatoes and onions seasoned with olive oil and vinegar
  • Beef grilled and steamed vegetables
  • a fruit salad for dessert

Snack: fruit juice or fresh fruit
Dinner: Choose from the following options:

  • Colored pasta with artichokes and chopped vegetables in the oven
  • Spaghetti with peas and baked vegetables
  • Macaroni and garlic sauteed in a little oil
  • Wheat soup with vegetables

Drawbacks of the diet of pasta

This is an unbalanced diet by limiting foods that are taken. The pulp does not provide the vitamins and nutrients needed for our body so that this can not be considered healthy diet. Take pasta every day makes this diet is boring and repetitive, making unhealthy addition is difficult to follow.

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Glycemic Diet

Monday, December 28th, 2009

The glycemic diet is a diet based on nutritional intake of foods with low glycemic index with the objective of controlling insulin levels in the blood. The glycemic index establishes levels of blood insulin concentration of the different types of food.

Insulin is a substance that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood and brain indirectly indicated the need to eat or not. The glycemic diet is based on the idea that by maintaining a constant level of insulin will have a normal appetite to make us eat the required amounts.

To maintain a constant level of insulin is necessary to choose foods with low glycemic index, because foods with higher glycemic index cause a greater concentration of insulin in the blood and therefore an increased appetite.

Foods with high glycemic index
* Sugary foods such as soft drinks, cakes, sweets
* Refined or processed foods artificially: flour, bread, pastry industry, chocolates
* Starch-rich foods such as potatoes or potatoes

The glycemic diet restricts various food groups, so this is an unbalanced diet. It is a safe diet to lose weight permanently. Consult your doctor before dieting glycemic.

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Apple Diet

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

The apple diet is a quick and easy diet to regain the figure. This consists of adding two blocks every day in our meals. The apple is also a very healthy fruit, refreshing and rich in vitamins.

Operation of the apple diet

As mentioned, the apple is a very healthy fruit that helps prevent disease. It is beneficial to the skin, lowers cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Breakfast: tea, coffee or other infusion; be added skim milk, spread on a slice of bread with light cream cheese

Mid-morning: a cup of puree or apple sauce or a baked apple

Food: choose a dish from the following:

* A leg or baked chicken breast with steamed vegetables
* A salad of lettuce, tomato, onion and fat-free cheese
* A fillet of beef or beef grilled
* An egg omelette with salad of tuna, lettuce, tomato and grated carrot
* Dessert: a baked apple

By mid-afternoon: tea, coffee or other infusion, a low-fat yogurt, apple
Dinner: choose one dish from the following:

* An eggplant or spinach cooked with potatoes in the oven
* An egg omelette with green salad and grated apple
* Boiled white rice seasoned with salt and served with vegetables in the oven
* Lettuce, tomato, onion, carrots and mushrooms
* Dessert: fruit salad

Disadvantages of apple diet

A diet based on food only causes boredom and just inviting her abandonment. Any weight loss diet should be determined for healthy and balanced diet nutrients and must be accompanied by regular physical activity tailored to the needs of each.

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