Why Most Diets Dont Work – Weight-Loss
Why Most Diets Dont Work
Ever thought of, known someone, or gone on a diet? You probably have. The word diet seems like a common word for someone who is unsatisfied with their current physical condition. The problem is that most diets usually end up failing?in the long run. Going on a "diet" usually refers to eating alot less food, in the hope that it will make us lose those unwanted pounds of fat. Although there are different types of diets, 90% of them stress a strong reduction in calories one way or another.Everyone has a certain amount of calories that they require per day to keep themselves alive and to perform bodily processes. This requirement of calories is known as Resting Metabolic Rate or RMR for short. For the purpose of this article, we will use my body as an example. My RMR is about 2500 calories/day. I will eat about 2500 calories to just keep myself alive. Note: You can calculate your RMR at http://www.weight-loss-resources.com/calculators/rmr.htmlOn another note, our bodies adapt to the stimuli that they are exposed to. For instance, when one lifts weights their body adapts by growing muscle, when one runs long distances their bodies adapt by building more capillaries to enhance blood flow, when one is exposed to cold temperatures their body begins to shiver in an attempt to create heat through muscle contractions, etc. The point is our bodies adapt to essentially everything that they are exposed to, including how many calories we eat per day.So, when our bodies are exposed to a calorie deficit (a lower number of calories than our RMR) they must adapt. Let's say that I want to go on a diet and I begin to eat 1000 calories a day instead of the normal 2500 (Actually, I eat more than 2500 calories because I exercise and perform daily activities. 2500 only accounts for the calories needed to keep my body alive. Although for the sake of simplicity, we are only using the RMR. If the message within these parentheses confused you, simply ignore it.) One of the first ways my body is going to adapt is by using up my fat stores to make up for the lack of calories. This is why most diets seem to work in the beginning. The thing is, the body does not want to keep using its precious fat stores for energy. The human body does not see fat as a bad thing; it is a backup mechanism for when a calorie deficit is introduced.Now here's the kicker. Since my body is not going to want to keep using up its fat stores, it is going to adapt by lowering how many calories my body needs per day to keep itself running (RMR). One of the main ways it accomplishes this is by eating away at it's own muscle. Instead of requiring 2500 calories a day to keep my body running, my body will eventually adapt over a period of time and only require 1000 calories to keep running. Back when our ancestors lived they needed this calorie adaptation to survive when food was short and they were starving. The trouble is, the body cannot tell the difference between starvation and dieting.Now that my body's RMR has adjusted to the new number of calories that I'm are eating, it no longer needs to use its emergency fat stores to keep itself alive. This is when your fat loss stops from a diet. In addition to this, if I decide that I want to go off of my 1000 calories a day diet and begin to eat 2500 calories a day again then there is a calorie surplus. The body does not need these extra calories so it will store them as fat. The exception to storing them as fat is when the body needs to build muscle because it has been exposed to some type of exercise or weight lifting, and even then all of the calories are not used for muscle growth.Now that I have changed my RMR to 1000 calories per day, I have really wrecked my metabolism and it's going to be harder to get to my goal of actually losing fat. That is, unless of course If I want to stay on my diet forever.So what is the best way to lose fat without messing up my metabolism (RMR)?A calorie deficit is required to lose weight, but eating less is not the only way to create a calorie deficit. Another safer way is to exercise. More detail can be found on this in Tom Venuto's book "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle", which is located at http://www.weight-loss-resources.com. You can also calculate your RMR at http://www.weight-loss-resources.com/calculators/rmr.htmlDisclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice from you're a physician or your health care provider.Nathan Latvitis: An avid fitness researcher - helping other people realize their goals through knowledge. Nathan runs a
fitness website at http://www.weight-loss-resources.com where you can find more fitness tips, articles, calculators, reviews, a message board, and more.
Why Buy A Treadmill? – Fitness-Equipment
Why Buy A Treadmill?
Buying a home treadmill? Treadmills are still the most popular choice among exercise equipment buyers today. Why do many people invest in a home treadmill? Here are the major benefits of buying your own home treadmill:Burn more calories:Treadmills burn more calories per hour than any other exercise machine. A study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that a vigorous workout on a treadmill burns around 700 calories, compared to 627 for stair climbers and 498 for stationary bikes.Another study done by the Medical College of Wisconsin and the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, showed that calories burned on the treadmill for 60 minutes averaged 705 - 865, more than a stair machine, rowing machine or stationary bike.Workout whenever you want:With your own treadmill, you have the freedom to workout at any time of the day that you want. No waiting in the lines at the health club, no speeding to the gym to get in before 'the rush', no walking outside at night in the dark.Wear whatever you want:With a home treadmill you can wear whatever you want to workout. No worrying if your shorts match your T-shirt. No worrying if your shirt is too ragged or if your sweat pants are too loud.Workout for as long as you want:I don't know about you but I hate, hate, hate it when someone kicks me off the treadmill at the gym because my 'time is up'. With a home treadmill you have the freedom to go as long (or as little) as you want.Get the body you've always wanted:It's a fact: when it's convenient you'll exercise more. Which means you have the power to get the kind of body you've always wanted. Tighten those buns, tone those abs, say 'good bye' to that spare tire and 'hello' to a tiny waist with your own treadmill.No more boredom:How many times have you gone to the gym and been bored out of your mind within 10 minutes of your workout? With a home treadmill you can set it up in front of your tv and watch your favorite shows or movies.Before you know it you'll have gone farther than you even realized - and burned more calories too. That means a better body in less time.A simple way to exercise for those of us who aren't gym bunnies:If you're not a muscle bound, 0% body fat gym bunny, a home treadmill is a simple, easy way to lose weight and stay in shape. Treadmills are easy to use and simple to work for anyone, regardless of fitness level.These are just a few benefits of owning your own home treadmill. Chances are you have your own reasons for wanting one.Regardless, if you decide to buy a treadmill for your home, you're probably wondering exactly what to look for. Visit http://www.BuyingATreadmill.com for more on how to spot the perfect treadmill for you.Good luck and have fun!Kathryn O'Neill is a nutrition specialist and contributing writer for Buying A TreadmillFor more information on how to choose the best treadmill for you visit http://www.buyingatreadmill.com
Calling All Single Parents! Why not Try Online Dating?
Calling All Single Parents! Why not Try Online Dating?
Forming a relationship when you're a single mother or father can be a very hard and frustrating time, but why don't you use the Internet to do most of the work for you?The World Wide Web has thousands of other singles looking to form relationships, many which are single parents as yourself, so what's stopping you from meeting these single parents?I'm sure the last thing you want for your children is for them to grow up without a mother or father, it makes the most simple tasks like going out for the day a real headache as you have to plan everything down to the last detail by yourself. This can be a really tough time for both them and yourself and can put a real strain on your mother/father-child relationship.From a childs point of view (no matter how old ther are), going through a divorce can affect them more than you would realise. They can feel unloved and in most cases will not be able to understand why you split up, and feel that it was because of them and blame themselves. Alot of kids who's parents have split up can 'run off the rails' and start misbehaving and getting themselves into some real trouble, this is beacuse they have no father/mother figure to role model after.Its hard enough meeting new people to form relationships as it is, let alone finding other single parents! Going out on dates with single parents can be a lot more enjoyable as both parents have a huge amount in common, and your children can also come with you on some dates (e.g. you all go out for the day to a theme park). This makes it more enjoyable for parents and children as theirs a bond between all of you and you feel more like a family.Meeting singles through the Internet is a great way of forming relationships with other singles, and at the same time eases the struggle of being a single mother/father while bringing you and your child closer.Adrian Knight is owner of http://www.a1-romance.com a website set up to help those looking to try Online Dating find the right Dating Site for them.He is passionate about his site and updates with fresh content DAILY, with new articles about relationships, Dating Online, and regular reviews on all of the webs BEST Dating Sites.