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How To Lose Weight Safely And Quickly

Topic: Fat LossPublished November 12, 2008

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People who want to lose weight commonly, and first of all, think about reducing the amount of food they eat. This may be quite a solution but not exactly the best there is. In fact, depending on the amount you reduce in your food intake, it may even be dangerous to one's health. So how does one lose weight effectively and safely? Here are some points one should consider when trying to lose weight:
Beware of the Crash Diets
Most people think that trimming down the calories can alone shed off their unwanted excess. Probably this is because of the fad there is in advertising about low-calorie food products and beverages. What people don't know is that this could be dangerous because when they decrease their calorie intake way to below the required levels, the body begins to digest the fats. Sounds good but it doesn't actually. Burning fat requires a lot of energy. Since there is not much energy in the body to facilitate metabolism of fat, it will run at a very slow pace resulting to fatigue, illness and weak immune system.

Low-calorie diet is also compensated for by the body by burning muscle. People on this type of diet who revert back to their old eating habits end up gaining back some, if not all the weight they have shed off. This would consist mainly of fats. And since fats have more volume per mass than muscle, they end up having the same weight as before but more bulkier. In losing weight, one should keep in mind that they should lose excess body fats only.

However, one can try out eating small meals at more frequent intervals. This way the body will not think that it is being starved and will not store food as fat.
Eat Properly
One may have considered junking the crash diet option but he should also not forget to watch what he is eating. Variety must always be considered so that one may be able to get the necessary nutrients from his diet.It is also healthier to eat food which are roasted, steamed or broiled rather than fried. It is also important to include a lot of fiber in the diet. Frequent rehydration is also necessary.
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Muscle Mass
Muscles burn calories when they work; they even do so at rest. Unlike fats which just lie around, bulge around the pants and dangle beneath the sleeves, muscles burn calories all-day long. With this fact, one can start weight loss by increasing muscle mass. The more muscles, the less fat will be left. This is attainable starting with working out with resistance exercises.
High Intensity Interval TrainingnH.I.I.T. is not only good for the heart by increasing cardio-vascular endurance. It helps in increasing lean muscle mass while simultaneously decreasing excess body fat. Aside from these, aerobics make the metebolic process more efficient and its rate high, even after a long while. Imagine burning fat efficiently while driving along the freeway or even while watching television. My favorite form of H.I.I.T. is boxing with a heavybag.

Losing weight does not have to mean sacrifice and suffering. It actually means opening up to a more full and healthy life where one may not have to feel bad about himself having to look the way he does or not being able to do what he wants to do. Losing weight might entail a little adjustments plus the discomforts, but as the old saying goes, "no pain, no gain." Besides fat, what has one got to lose anyway?

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Joseph Andreula is a world class author and magazine writer. He writes fitness kickboxing, fitness, sports psychology and inspirational books. He has written for International fitness magazines such as: Men’s Health, Rodale, Best Body For Women, Men’s Fitness and wrote the biggest spread in the history of Exercise For Men “ Boxing Workout For Rock-Hard Abs” Joseph Andreula is on The Fitness Standards International advisory panel along with highly knowledgeable and respected individuals in the fitness and wellness community worldwide, including Matt Brzcyki (Princeton University), Ellington Darden, Ph.D., Amy Philpott (Health & Fitness Professionals Association), Jacqueline Carter (Califo ia State University), Dr. Robert Kudlak, M.D., Dave Smith, Ph.D. (Chester College of Higher Education), Kevin Fontaine, Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine), Mark J. Occhipinti (AFPA) and Brian D. Johnston (IART) Joseph Andreula originally formed CKO Kickboxing in Hoboken NJ as Take It To The Max in November 1997 a workout he designed and created which was the first of its kind. CKO Kickboxing became so popular in Hoboken , that by 2008 16 additional locations opened throughout NJ and NY. In the summer of 2005 Club-KO opened the doors to its second Hoboken location. Club-KO has been recognized in several national fitness magazines; we were also on NBC’s The Today Show in January 2005 and on Channel 11's national morning show. CKO Kickboxing is a unique gym that offers the most innovative instructional fitness programming anywhere. We take fitness to a new level with variety, result-driven workouts, and awesomely motivating instructors! We have the largest boxing and kickboxing-for-fitness programs in the country, with classes running seven days a week. The program has revolutionized the kickboxing industries, blending authentic kickboxing training with intense calorie burning exercises and phenomenal resistance training. Unlike the fitness kickboxing classes offered at other gyms where all you hit is air, CKO Kickboxing uses REAL HEAVY BAGS to give you REAL RESULTS. Hitting the heavy bag improves your muscle tone and your cardio endurance. “I believe in finding your purpose in life and doing whatever it takes or you feel inside to fulfill it. I believe in the human spirit and everyone’s unique expression. I am amazed at how strong and capable we are when confronted with challenges and opportunities.” –Joseph Andreulanwww.ckokickboxing.com

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