Forget Crash Diets!

Honestly, why do you think under every "quick-fix" diet or fat loss product the disclaimer reads: Results not typical. Individual results may vary. "diet/product name" should be used with a program of proper diet and exercise.

SIMPLE! Because YOU and you alone are in control of your dietary/health goals. And frankly you know you don't need some quick-fix diet or product to make you realize this. Either you're committed to your diet and exercise or you're not - it's easy as that.

For those of you who are really serious and think you've got what it takes to actually go through with your dietary/health goals, then here are some constructive tips to get you started:

Eggs for Weight Loss - A study at Saint Louis University found that participants who ate eggs for breakfast consumed 22% fewer calories at lunchtime. The protein at breakfast makes you feel satiated (appetite satisfied) longer, giving you less inclination to reach for a calorie-laden snack later on.

Skin Em - By removing the skin from chicken before cooking it, you will have reduced its fat content by 50%. Taking that into consideration, remember that chicken wings are mainly just skin and bone and should be eaten in moderation.

Water is the Clear Champion - In a study at the University of North Carolina, researchers found that participants who drank at least 7 cups of water every day ate an average of 200 fewer calories than those who drank less than a glass a day.

Always Include Exercise - You don't have to join a gym or spend 2 hours a day vigorously running the track. Instead incorporate exercise in stages, so that your body doesn't burn out right from the start. Something as easy as walking on a slight incline, such as a hill, is one of the best ways to burn calories. Power walking can work just as well, with both providing a strong cardio workout, without reducing muscle tissue and still being easy on your joints. Several studies suggest that starting with only 20 minutes a day is ample towards your fitness/health goals.

Vitamin C and your Midsection - A British study discovered that individuals with the highest blood levels of vitamin C also had the lowest waist-to-hip ratios. Rich in vitamin C foods can help attack some of that excess bodyfat around your midsection.

Finally Add Flax for Fiber - Flaxseeds contain a mix of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. The soluble fiber in flax has the ability to lower blood cholesterol and help balance blood glucose levels, while the insoluble fiber helps keep your bowls healthy and regular.

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