Fat burning foods for 6 pack abs
To build a well muscled, low fat body with a nice six pack, besides the exercise, you need to eat right- meaning, eat the right fat burning foods. And there are some basic foods that can help you get there, by providing you with the right nutrition and help you gain muscle & reduce fat.
Photo- Whey Protein Shake (captmouffette@flickr)
Note that the list is mostly vegetarian foods. Its important to know that you can even grow muscle with vegetarian foods. Here’s our list of the top 5 fat burning foods: Read more
Should you lose weight or lose fat?
Often, both fat loss and weight loss are mistaken to be the same, but its really not. Think about it- losing weight basically means that when you step on that weighing scale, you should weigh less. Now you’ve lost this weight since there is less of something in your body. The options are fat, muscle or water. Losing fat is ideal, but losing muscle is detrimental to your health. Muscles help burn calories even when you’re sleeping. Basically, your body takes energy to maintain itself. If you have more muscle in your body, then it takes more energy to maintain it. In fact, it takes about 10 times the energy to maintain the same amount of muscle as it takes to maintain fat.
Slim female waist (helgasms@flickr)
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How to beat junk food cravings
Junk food cravings are the worst when you’re trying to avoid it. Since we help you avoid junk food, here is our list of top ways to avoid junk food cravings:
Junk food (miss_yasmina@flickr)
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Vinegar- Weight Loss Fat Loss Superfood
You have a new friend in the war against fat. Previous research has shown that Vinegar might be your ally in the battle of the bulge. Latest Japanese research further shows that acetic acid in Vinegar can help you reduce body fat levels, lower glucose levels, lower your blood pressure and manage your weight. Read on to find out how..
Superfood Vinegar helps in fighting fat (rossn@flickr)
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Sports to lose weight
Working out in the gym can get repetitive and boring- getting your cardio in, finishing your sets. So, why not play a sport, have fun with friends while you’re at it, and lose weight and gain muscle! We’ve got a list of sports for you, that are incredible workouts and can help you lose the flab. Read more
Post Pregnancy Weight Loss Tips
Celebrity moms like Nicole Kidman and Heidi Klum- who lost all their pregnancy weight soon after delivery should not be good examples for post partum weight loss. Post pregnancy, specially for breast feeding mothers, its important to ensure that you get appropriate nutrition, so that you can support yourself and your baby. Read on to understand..
Photo- Post Pregnancy Weight Loss (katsoulis@flickr)
At Fitho, we recommend healthy weight loss to be about 1/2 kg per week (or 1 lb per week). To lose one pound per week, you need to create a deficit of 500 calories per day (either through diet or exercise). To reduce 500 calories from your daily calorie budget is not easy, so we recommend going on a proper diet plan and exercise plan, that will help you plan weight loss in an organized manner. That is about 2 kgs of weight loss per month. So, if you’ve gained about 14 kgs, then it should take 7 months to lose that weight. It is really the healthy rate to lose weight.
We don’t recommend crash diets at all. Besides being unhealthy for everyone, its worse for new mothers and their babies, since it deprives your body of basic nutritional requirements, affecting your health and that of the baby. The Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care recently stated that mothers should take up to 1 year to lose their pregnancy weight. So, don’t hurry the weight loss. So, here are weight loss tips for post pregnancy:
Breast feed- Yes, breast feeding is great not just for your baby, but also for you to lose weight! It provides essential nutrients for the baby, and since its providing it from the mother’s body, it increases your calorie expenditure, thus helping weight loss!
Exercise- As your strength returns, try to get some light exercise, like walking and light yoga exercises. Don’t jump into intense exercises like Bikram Yoga. As you build up strength and stamina, increase the duration and intensity of your exercise. Ensure that you get a customized exercise plan, so that you don’t overexert your body. Building some muscle will help you look toned as well, since muscle fiber is dense and helps burn calories and thus lose weight.
Manage your diet- Before the baby was born, many mothers can eat whatever. But once the baby is born, if you want to lose weight, you need to watch your diet. Don’t underfeed yourself, but watch what you eat, since eating more than your calorie requirements will not help you lose weight. To understand your daily calorie requirements and get a proper diet plan to help you lose the pregnancy weight.
After doing all this, if you hit a weight loss plateau, then with the right diet plan and weight loss exercise plan, you’ll soon be on your way to fit again! You can contact fitness experts through our expert fitness answers section.
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Running Tips for Summer Months
We’ve talked enough about how running is a great way to keep fit and lose weight. But running in the Indian summer is no joke. So, here are tips on how to keep running in the mean summer months!
1. Hydrate: This cannot be stressed more, but you need to ensure you are well hydrated. Drink 1/2 litre of water before you run. Do this 20 minutes before you actually run, so its not weighing you down.
After you finish your run, get a drink that replenishes you- get a salt and sweet fresh lime soda- gives you electrolytes, vitamins, water and some carbohydrates to help your muscles recover.
More tips below..
Photo- Running Tips for Summer (sebastiendeg@flickr)
2. Sweat wicking clothes: These clothes help keep your skin dry, so its easier to run. Cotton clothing absorbs and holds moisture, so it weighs you down and sticks to your skin. Sweat wicking clothes available in stores- big brands as well as non-branded. Get yourself some!
3. Sunscreen: Wear it and protect yourself from the sun! For the Indian skin, SPF 15 sunscreen lotion should be good.
4. Sports Drinks: For advanced runners- if you’re going to run over 45 minutes, carry a sports drink with you- for replenishing carbs and provide hydration
5. No Brainer: But you should try to run in the evening or early morning. Early morning is a little better, since the ground is a little cooler than the evening.
Need a place to run in Delhi? Here’s a list- Siri Fort Sports Complex Running, Running Track- Jahanpanah City Forest, Running at Lodhi Garden, Hauz Khas Deer Park Running routes. These are all in South Delhi and Central Delhi.
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Thinking about Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2009?
Planning to take part in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2009? Its a great event, with events for everyone. Check out details on the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2008 and the Airtel Delhi Marathon route maps. We participated in the Airtel Delhi Dream Run- here’s our experience at delhi half marathon- beware, it was not a good marathon experience. This year, we are planning to do the 21 km run (half marathon). East African runners dominated the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2008 - Read this to understand why East Africans dominate marathons.
The information on Airtel Delhi Half Marathon event is not out as yet. To be the first to know through Fitho, sign up for our Marathon Updates
Read below on how to start running and preparing for a marathon…
Deriba Merga wins the Delhi Half Marathon 2008, IAAF.org
You might not beat the East African runners, but here are tips to prepare better for a marathon: Prepare for a marathon run, peak performance during and after the marathon run.
If you’re not a runner, now is the time to start preparing. We have enough tips on our site to get to prepared: Tips to Run Better Part 1, Tips to Run Better Part 2, Tips to Run Better Part3.
You have enough time to prepare your self for the half marathon- that is 21 kms. If you’re not up for that, try the Dream Run at about 6-7 km. Last few years, the Airtel Delhi half marathon has been happening in Oct, Nov. We presume that this year will be similar.
Need a proper running plan to get you started and prepare you for the 6 km Dream Rum (Mini Marathon)? Sounds like too much- don’t worry, with 2 months, we’ll comfortably get you on track and running! Contact us at 98108-20937 or email neha@fitho.in for running plans and nutrition plans in Delhi!
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Update: We have the official date- Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2009
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- Get your Weight Loss Diet: call (0)98108-20937 or email neha@fitho.in
- Get Fitho’s Weight Loss Diet Guide worth Rs 675, for free- click here.
- See our Weight Loss Success Stories | Health Fitness Discussion Forums
- Protein Supplements| Weight Gain Supplements | Weight Loss Pills
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