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Many have fallen victim to marketing schemes making extravagant claims that you will rapidly shed pounds while continuing to eat everything in sight. Let’s consider a number of the most well-known myths out there about this industry. Some of the more popular stories going around about the industry are these.

Myth #1: No carbohydrates. The most popular diets today all follow the concept of high protein, low carb. If you attempt to diet in this way you will almost inevitably end up regaining all the lost weight and more on top, even though initial results may be dramatic.

Myth # 2: Genetics is the biggest factor. To a certain extent, genetics do play a role ion determining your metabolic rate, but this doesn’t meant hat your fate is sealed if you have obese parents and grandparents. The most important factor in determining your success in any weight loss program is the number of calories you eat and the amount of physical activity you get in a single day. Genetics do play a role in determining how much calories you will burn, as those with slower metabolic rates may burn calories much slower than those who are active and have higher metabolic rates. But there are always ways you can rev up a slow metabolism so don’t ever use this excuse.

Myth # 3: Fat is to be avoided. Some people believe that cutting down on fat is necessary during a weight loss program. But the key to effective fat control is cutting down on the dangerous fats and increasing your intake of the good fat. At all costs, do avoid Trans fat and saturated fat and increase the intake of healthy fats such as polyunsaturated and Omega-3 that are abundant in foods like fish, olive oil, and avocados.

Myth # 4: Missing meals. Contrary to popular belief, missing meals is not a good idea as it results in a lowered metabolic rate and a consequent difficulty in losing excess weight. It is important to eat regular meals so you can avoid the temptation to binge but be sure you eat nutrition rich foods that are low in calories like salads, fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains - you can eat more so you stay full longer. Sticking to snacks such as a piece of juicy watermelon instead of your favorite ice cream is important.

Myth # 5: Avoid white food. Contrary to popular beliefs, there are many “white” foods which may be good for you- pears, avocadoes, nuts-just to name a few and the key is that what counts is the nutrients contained on those foods, and not the color.

Myth # 6: Grapefruit Miracle. This is one myth that has no basis in reality. There is a group of individuals who are promoting grapefruit as a way to lose fat. In fact there is one small isolated research that states that there is a a magic fat-burning enzyme that can help you lose weight simply by consuming this fruit. However the validity of the claims is yet to be questioned and whether the citrus industry did play a role in funding those researches. Grapefruits are rich in lycopene-a good source of ingredients that can help provide nutrient and care for the cellular health-prevents cancer and heart diseases.

So, there you have the top 6 myths of weight loss that you may have been familiar with. Now that you have the knowledge to separate fact from fiction, the path to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle is open wide for you.

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More and more people are coming to the realization that eating healthy is in their best interest and that it is their sole responsibility to do so sooner than when their body starts failing. The two main culprits of not eating healthy on a daily basis are first of all the convenience of fast food restaurants. Second would be the massive and very irresistible advertising of convenience foods that tempt us while we watch TV, read newspapers and magazines, and especially when we shop in grocery stores.

Great news. If you like to eat volume amounts of food, and like to also have a big variety to choose from, and most of all be able to maintain your recommended weight, you can. Here is how you can do that. Eat all of the FRESH VEGETABLES that you want for your entire main meal. Eat all of the FRESH FRUITS that you want for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. You will grow healthier day by day as you do this. You will feel and look better, have more energy, and be able to maintain you proper weight. This is not a diet. It is change in your lifestyle of eating. You will almost never get sick either. Wow, all these benefits and your local grocery store is packed full of everything that you can eat. Organic fruits and vegetables are fine but not necessary to get excellent results. They are also more expensive.

Here are the FRESH ingredients for one of the most nourishing, natural, healthy, vitamin rich, supper meals you could ever eat and it is in the form of a drink. You will need a drink mixer to make it. Blenders don’t work because they do not have the plunger attachment that allows you to push the vegetables into the cutter blades. Search the Internet for mixers. Mixers cost more than blenders but they do the job. If you divide the cost of a good or even the best mixer into, the number of meals you make each day times 365 days a year, you will see that the cost is quit low. Better yet, top quality mixers have warranties of 5-7 years. This brings your cost per use down top pennies per use. If you are not able to buy the best mixer out there, invest in a mid-priced one so you can get started right away. Remember, beginning is half done.

Make six meals worth of ingredients at one time. The seventh meal, eat what you have been missing, as a treat. Do this once a week, maximum. Place the ingredients is 6 zip-lock type plastic bags and keep in your refrigerator. Use the contents of one bag, for supper, for one person, per day. Mix the contents in your mixer (not blender) for about 20-30 seconds. You will be full after drinking the contents of each bag. The taste is like drinking a salad but it is much better for you because you are eating more ingredients and no bad dressings. You might want to add a few drops of your favorite hot spice, but that is optional. The entire six meal preparation takes about 20-minutes. Clean up is fast too.

Here is the full EVENING MEAL recipe:

1 Roma tomato
1/2 Red, Orange, or Yellow Bell Pepper
1 fist full of Broccoli
1 Entire Scallion (green onion)
1/3 bunch of Parsley
1 fist full of Cauliflower Crown (optional)
1 medium Carrot
Memo: No celery because it does not blend well in mixer
1/2 fist full of purple cabbage
1/2 pound Spinach
2 1/2 cups (20 ounces) reverse osmosis filtered water

Blend for about 20-30 seconds while mixing with blender plunger.

Drink it all, including the bulk, within 15 minutes

HERE IS THE DAYTIME SNACK PACK: Eat every few hours until gone

1 cup red or purple (not green) Grapes
1 Apple
1 Orange
2 pitted Dates
2 Bananas
20 Almonds-salted if preferred

Lastly, decide that you are going to take action right now to do what it takes to turn your dreams into realities. Believe and expect, every second of every day for the rest of your life, that they are already becoming realities. If you need lots more money and free time to enjoy it, and if you do not already have your own Online home-based business, get an outstanding one right away. Put your pride on a shelf because you cannot do everything in life by yourself. Ask and you will receive the help that you need. Remember, beginning is half done.
Harry R. G. Becker is promoting, enabling, and empowering people across the USA & Canada to OWN, their own fun to run, home based Internet travel business. Tens of thousands of happy people are already enjoying these benefits, including himself, and you can too. Free help and details. Beginning is half done. Contact Harry at: http://www.BeFree2Travel.info OR http://www.EZWay2BookTravel.com

When I set out to lose weight I weighed 191 pounds. This morning the scales read 163 pounds. My target is 161 pounds. Nearly there!

So far I have lost 28 pounds, slowly.

What has been the secret of my success?

It seems that without giving it much conscious thought I have been following what I have come to think of as a Caveman Menu and a Caveman Lifestyle. I will write a lot more about this in the near future. But for now you should think about what a caveman or cavewoman would have eaten in the days before agriculture.

For now all I can say is that it works.

Oranges are healthy because they have a unique combination of digestion conducive food fibre and more than 170 plant substances. The interaction between the plant substances and the food fibres has a very positive effect on your health and is said to prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Tip. If possible eat all of the orange to get all of the benefits from it. The peel has plenty of anitoxidants and can be used in wok-meals, desserts and in bread and cakes.

Engery per 100 grams: 51 kcal
Protein: 0.9 grams
Fat: 0.6 grams
Carbohydrate: 11.5 grams

Recipe of the Day:

Snapper with Orange and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

* 1 Snapper fillet, cut half
* 1/2 small Onion (not shallot but yellow onion), minced
* 1 clove Garlic, minced
* 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil
* A dash of salt and pepper

Marinade:

* 5 tablespoon Olive Oil
* Rind of 1 Orange
* 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
* 1 clove Garlic, crushed not minced

Sauce:

* 1.35 fl.oz White Wine
* Juice of 1 Orange
* 1 ripe tomato, skinned, seeds removed and diced
* Rind of 1/2 Orange
* Sugar to taste, adjusted according to the sweetness of orange juice
* 1 Orange, skin removed and cut into chunks

Directions:

Save 2 tablespoon of marinade oil for frying later.

1. Marinate fish in marinade oil for 30 minutes.

2. Remove from marinade and season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat pan with marinade oil saved earlier.

4. Pan fry fish on both sides till browned and cooked.

5. Remove and set aside.

6. Heat oil in new pan.

7. Add onion and garlic.

8. Stir fry till onions are soft.

9. Add white wine.

10. Let it simmer till it is reduced to half.

11. Add orange juice, rind and tomatoes.

12. Cook for 1 minute or till sauce thickens.

13. Add sugar to taste.

14. Add orange chunks and cook for another 10 seconds.

15. Pour sauce over fish.

16. Serve immediately.

Exercise of the Day:

Stretches back of thighs and buttock muscles.

Lie flat on your back on the floor, legs straight, arms by your sides.
Raise your RIGHT leg without bending your knee. Reach down and clasp your right ankle with both hands. Gently pull your foot up towards your head until you feel the back of your right thigh and buttock muscles stretching. Lower right foot back to floor.
Raise your LEFT leg without bending your knee. Reach down and clasp your left ankle with both hands. Gently pull your foot up towards your head until you feel the back of your left thigh and buttock muscles stretching. Lower left foot back to floor.

Repeat 5 times with each leg.

Peas are healthy because they contain plenty of food fibre and a lot of protein. They are also full of vitamin-C which helps to strengthen your immune system and is a part of your body’s connective tissue protein. They also contain some niacin which is important for the production of hormones and folate, which influences your body’s production of blood.

Tip. A palm full of peas is a healthy snack.

Energy per 100 grams: 70 kcal
Protein: 5.9 grams
Fat: 0.7 gram
Carbohydrate: 12.9 grams

Recipe of the Day:

Spring Pea Soup

Ingredients:

3 – 4 cups water

2 cups fresh spring peas
½ cup cilantro
½ cup mint
½ - 1 jalapeno – seeds and ribs removed
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Pepper
1-2 tablespoon cooking water from peas
1 -2 tablespoon tempeh

Directions:

Boil water and add peas. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes until peas are bright green and fragerant.
Remove from water with a slotted spoon and place in work bowl of food processor.
Add cilantro, mint, jalapeno, 1 tablespoon olive oil, pinch salt and pinch pepper.

Puree until smooth – around 2 minutes. Check consistency and seasoning.
If the soup needs thining, add the cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, while processor is running. Also, stream in remaining oil.
For a creamier consistency, add tempeh to the pure and process for a further minute.

Exercise of the Day:

This exercise is good for your balance and tones your inner thigh muscles.

Stand up straight with both feet flat on the floor, arms by your sides.
Stretch both arms out to the sides, parallel with the ground.
Raise your LEFT knee until your thigh is parallel with the ground, toes pointing down to the ground.
Stretch your left knee out to the left at far as it will go, until you feel the inner thigh muscle tighten. Then return to the center and lower your foot to the floor.
Raise your RIGHT knee until your thigh is parallel with the ground, toes pointing down to the ground.
Stretch your right knee out to the right at far as it will go, until you feel the inner thigh muscle tighten. Then return to the center and lower your foot to the floor.

Repeat 5 times. Build up to 10 repetitions.